RAF FE2b

[Madratter]

I added the last 4 major struts. Then I put in the wires rigging for the wings. It is a major pain. Polygons now are 15794.

Scale wise the wires are about the right size. However, they are really as visible as I would like. I may need to scale them up. I don't even want to think about that.

 

[jeffpn]

I bet you can scale it radially along the normal of an end. Look for something like that.

 

[jeffpn]

Or grab all of the rings that define the wires, and scale them uniform.

 

[Madratter]

It turned out to be much easier to correct than I had thought. A bunch of clicking later, here are the new wires.

 

[jeffpn]

You're welcome!

 

[Madratter]

You're welcome!

Thank you.

 

[Boof69]

As much as I like the pilot. I don't think they look right on this bird. Your model is looking great. You are doing a bang up job mate.

 

[Maj. Numbskully]

As much as I like the pilot. I don't think they look right on this bird.

I respectfully disagree

Your model is looking great. You are doing a bang up job mate.

I totally agree

 

[Boof69]

To clarify-the pilot is a 30s pilot and wears the clothes of that era. The chaps that would pilot this bird would have considerably different garb. High collard long tailed leather with a furry toque and massive goggles. Im sure that pilot is better than nothing but....

 

[Madratter]

To clarify-the pilot is a 30s pilot and wears the clothes of that era. The chaps that would pilot this bird would have considerably different garb. High collard long tailed leather with a furry toque and massive goggles. Im sure that pilot is better than nothing but....

You made it so you should know. The good news is that as far as I can tell, there is no set uniform for the RAF in WWI. Pilots tended to wear the uniform of the service they came from. But some kind of longer leather coat would probably be more appropriate. Still, this is the best I have access too. I was thinking maybe by adjusting the tga somewhat, I could get closer to what is correct. I think the helmet and googles are just fine given the variations.

 

[jeffpn]

If you want my Hansa pilot, let me know.

 

[Boof69]

It's just my opinion. Frankly I'm just throwing it out there before someone else does down the road and your completely married to it (if your not already). The plane is looking so good that the pilots won't matter to most. Nevermind me. Just giving an unsolicited opinion. Carry on.

 

[Maj. Numbskully]

OK
now I get what you were referring to .....I think few will notice
I took it as if you didn't like having them at all
likewise I was just stating my Opinion.

 

[Madratter]

The fuselage behind the pilot and between the pilot and observer had been squared off. It was time to round it off like it should be. Even better, it save a few polygons. They are not at 15775.

Jeff - thanks for the offer for your pilot figure. He looks more period but doesn't have a full body, which I need. I may still end up taking you up on the offer at some point if I decide I have to change things up. He does have the advantage of far fewer polygons.

 

[jeffpn]

You know, I did consider offering it to you before, but then I noticed yours is a full body, so I didn't. I forgot that!. There is a full body pilot in the parts repository. Maybe you could doctor it up?

 

[Madratter]

Started work on the engine tonight. Polygons are now at 16467 so I am feeling better about being able to produce something that looks half way reasonable for the engine and stay under 20k.

 

[jeffpn]

It's like crack isn't it??

 

[Madratter]

It is quite engaging.

Further work on the engine tonight. Polygons are now 16971.

 

[abaser]

Love the floating gun mounts

 

[Madratter]

Love the floating gun mounts

Yeah. Those are on the long list. Part of why I haven't done them is I am not sure where I want the final location of the guns. The one in particular is on a telescoping mount so the exact location isn't fixed.