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Final results:

Unfortunately, the model was for FS2k (I've even edited its files for use in CFS1) and we may need a new model for FSX.

Because of the way textures are applied in the program, an exact application of a photo is not usually feasible. I have to sample sections of the photo and correlate meshes between textures, as well, then stretch, speckle and reshape accordingly.

If goals were always, even usually, met then most all games would have tie scores and still in unending play.
For exact application, the model would need to be shaped exactly to scale with true curves (the model is less precise the earlier the FS modeling program) as well as a 4D set of square-on photos -- and the only template I've seen is for an FSX version model, which I haven't directly dealt with at this point (we're rather attempting a backside-to with someone who does). I did make a personal template of sorts for the pictured CL604 to assist matching surface locations and shadowing.
I've done a few panels from photos, as well. Since they were not square-on, again, I had to sample and square the visual. However, unless they have exceptional contrast, photos do not usually make good panels as is -- they tend to look like, well, photos, so the corrective embellishment actually provides automatic contrast enhancement.