Wasup Adam_h.

Thanks for coming in.

To expand your knowledge of GMAX, I suggest you go through the tutorials first (unless you have already done so). There are many sites that can give you a large amount of tutorials (freeflightdesign.com, onnovanbraam.com, and so on).

As for the cockpit, everyone, don't worry about the polygon count. I know that there are a lot of polys in the images I posted. You have to remember, the majority of the cockpit wall (the main cylinder) will be covered by the accessories (panel, flat floor, seats, side panels, cup holders, etc.).

Because of this, a lot of polys will be removed (since you won't be able to see them anyways). At the same time, the cockpit model will be Frame-Rate friendly.

While I was busy make the interior, I realized that the Yokes are one of the most toughest things to make (If you want to be precise) due to their shapes.

So far, all I need to add are these:

1. Floor
2. Animated pedals, and throttles
3. Animate the yokes
4. Add interior textures and DVC textures for active gauges.
5. Back portion of the interior
6. And, if you want, reflective windows.

Thanks to my little skill on the Mesh Smooth feature, I am able to manipulate the interior wall's curved surface so that they almost match the walls of the REAL Excel aircraft.

Hey everyone, glad to be a parr..Ok, do you have to send me any files to start the plane where you left off.  I am also a Newbie to Gmax VERY NEW but I am actually starting to get it(a true miracle  )  I really cant wait to start building!

    Adam

Oz, yea I agree..Also, are we going to let Virtual Airlines take the planes and repaint if they want.  I am in Virtual Flight Options and this is what they fly.  When we advance if you want me to tell them about us I surely will.  Also, what do you guys want me working on. I know you gave me that list but like I said to I have to get a file or do you just want me to make them from scratch and send them to you.

     Adam

  I think having Adam start a new project would be a good idea. Now really all we have to do is decide which aircraft he should start on. Do we wanna work down with the list starting with the X or work up starting with the Mustang? Personally I think starting with the X and working down would be better since the Mustang and CJ3 still haven't recieved FAA approval and the Mustang doesn't even have a prototype out yet. What do you guys think? Also I think we'll let anyone repaint the aircraft as long as they ask permission why not? It is freeware.
  Sounds like things are going good with the VC Katahu. I think reflective windows would also be a nice touch. When your done could you maybe help me with the model? It seems my 3-views aren't to scale and i'm realizing that the engine placement is all wrong. It's still gonna need some major work! Now we just need to find a painter and someone to do the 2D panel.

Justin

Ok sounds good Adam you can't start the CJ1 when you're ready. I'm asuming you already have a 3-view if not just tell me and I can find one. Thanks.

Justin

Ok I found you one. The 3-view is what you work off of to make the model look acurate. Here's the CJ1.



Have fun!

Justin

Hmm I wonder why? 

Justin