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Feb 1st, 2007 at 1:45am

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Hello, I am Venom and I have been modeling for several years now. Currently I use a program called Zmodeler 1.07B, but soon I will be learning Max 8. But, my Zmod made aircraft can easily be converted to Max, although they most likely will need to be remapped for FS9. If anyone would like to help get these models into FS9 just send me a PM so I can send them over  Smiley

Vought XF5U-1 Flying Pancake:
13,752 polygons
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Venom Advanced Aerospace RA-11A Kestrel:
47,984 polygons
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If you want to see everything I have modeled just go Here
 
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Reply #1 - Feb 1st, 2007 at 4:21am
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Hi and welcome to Simviation. Impressive stuff you modelled. I like that black Mercedes 190 you did. Very detailed.

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Reply #2 - Feb 1st, 2007 at 10:11am

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I took a look at your models, and I have to say that most of them are STUNNINGLY good.  But there is a problem.  As is, you could have an exterior model, but creating a VC would kill everyone's framerates, not to mention that I don't think the converter would like such a high-poly model.  And creating an aircraft without an interior model these days doesn't make much sense, since neraly everyone flys in the VC at some point these days.

If I were you, I would look around on those models and figure out what parts could be remodelled.  The XF5U-1 Flying Pancake is perfect for FS.  13,000 polys is absolutely fine for an exterior model, but 48,000 (on the RA-11A Kestrel) is probably too many, since the interior model will take up a good 25-30,000 if done correctly.  That means you would end up with around 78,000 polys.  I try to keep my models down around 60,000, so see if you can get a few of the polys out of it . . .

All in all, though, that is FANTASTIC work.  I'm very impressed . . .
 
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Reply #3 - Feb 1st, 2007 at 1:02pm

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Thanks.
The Kestrel can easily be knocked down to around 20,000 polies, just by getting rid of the weapons and the FLIR turret under the nose. Most of my planes hover around 20,000 polies without weapons and such. Maybe I can whip up some real cockpits for them sometime so the detail inside matches that outside  Wink
 
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Reply #4 - Feb 1st, 2007 at 1:35pm

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HOLY UNDERPANTS Shocked Those are AMAZING Cool Cool Cool
 
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Reply #5 - Feb 1st, 2007 at 4:23pm

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The Kestrel is awesome! Shocked it almost looks like a cross between an a-10 and a p-38, two of my favorite planes! Shocked Shocked
 
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Reply #6 - Feb 2nd, 2007 at 9:45am

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Ha! Venom, should've posted the Intruder II...I'll do it for you...
http://venom.nd4spdworld.com/Projects/B-3A_Invader_II-30.jpg
http://venom.nd4spdworld.com/Projects/B-3A_Invader_II-37.jpg

I'm a friend of Venom's, and we'd been thinking about this for awhile as well. I've been searching frantically on how to get my super fighter (The Longsword) into FS as well his stuff, and well...give up.

He's a bit more advanced when it comes to this stuff (Read: Alot more advanced), but here are some things I've been thinking about for FS as well.
F-36A Longsword
http://content.bolt.com/uploads6/photo/6/2/5/0/2/9/625029/medium/1168147305166.j...
This as shown is about 40,000 pixels. With external weapons, landing gear, the cockpit, etc, lights, and other accessories,  it comes out to around 70,000 (66 to be exact).
http://content.bolt.com/uploads6/photo/6/2/5/0/2/9/625029/medium/1164391932805.p...


On the other hand, here are just some things that I've been working on. There's also a few helos, "Special" aircraft, and UAVS not in this picture.

Family Picture
http://content.bolt.com/uploads6/photo/6/2/5/0/2/9/625029/medium/1168147324821.p...
Most of them hover below 60,000 Pixels (And all of the fighters have cockpits modeled into them already). The Larger planes (MS-4A, E-11D, Etc.) Don't have any sort of cockpit model...or windows for that matter...
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Reply #7 - Feb 12th, 2007 at 3:17am

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Thanks everyone.  Cheesy
Another new project, although this one is based off of a real plane. I call it the F-14E Ultra Tomcat and it is my idea for a 21st century upgrade to the now retired F-14. The basic modeling of the fuselage is complete, now it is getting textures and various other details will follow. All control surfaces, landing gear doors, arrestor hook, and canopy will detached, to make for a easier conversion to FS9 hopefully.  Smiley
Dark gray = untextured

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Also, this plane will lack the amount of panel lines when compared to a real F-14, mainly because of one of my modifications: composite skin. Only critical panels, such as the engine bay, avionics bays, etc will be represented. This also makes corrosion less of a problem, plus it will have less drag due to a smoother surface.  Cool
Dark gray = untextured
 
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Reply #8 - Feb 12th, 2007 at 3:44am
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Hi there!

Impressive stuff you got!!! I absolutely love that Venom! And I'd love to have it with al the weapons and without a VC  Cheesy Also the Tomcat looks lovely! Maybe some MFD screens in the cockpit?
 
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Reply #9 - Feb 12th, 2007 at 8:05am
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WOW! Impressive stuff there mate! I especially liked the Boeing WIG. Wink I have a feeling you might make all of those untouched planes, like the X-3 Stilleto etc.  Smiley Keep it up!  Smiley
 
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Reply #10 - Feb 12th, 2007 at 8:06am

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Welcome to Simv, with superb work like we see here, you're quickly becoming a valuable asset to our forums. I'm hoping this is the start of a long and mutually enjoyable relationship.  Smiley
 
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Reply #11 - Feb 12th, 2007 at 11:56pm

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Just had a look at the volumes of projects, my jaw drops out...I can only imagine how much time went into completing only a couple of those original designs, let alone the whole group of them. Excellent stuff, I would be interested in giving some a test if they are made ready for FS9/FSX. Can they be converted to FSDS3 for remapping?
 
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Reply #12 - Feb 13th, 2007 at 4:02am

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I can only imagine the amount of time you put in to these, the models are amazing to say the least!
I'd love to see how that F-14E Ultra Tomcat flies, and the fan blades on the Kestral remind me of what the E-2 Hawkeyes have, always hated them on the flight deck out on deployment! Breezy as heck!  Shocked
 
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Reply #13 - Feb 13th, 2007 at 8:52am

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Hey -SWCowboy why don't you ask him to upload it to your site? Wink Wink Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
 
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Reply #14 - Feb 16th, 2007 at 12:51pm

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wow, all the models look great! I would love to see any of them in FSX!


by the way, welcome to SimV, glad to see new members that follow the screenshot rules! It makes the mod's jobs so much easier!
 
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