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FS2004 (FSX & X-Plane 10) Bell 429: she is slowly getting some shapes

Let's see who can repaint this one :scratchch:scratchch
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G'morning chaps

Well, those pilots need to carry some passengers onboard, aren't they?
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Take care and c'you soon...
Sergio.
 
Looks nice Sergio! But may I wonder why one would read the paper when sitting in such a beautifull a helicopter? ;)
 
Can I request a scheme? Our state police operates 2 and is the first law enforcement agency in the world to operate the 429 in 3 different roles (SAR, ABLE, HEMS). Here are sample pictures (not mine) of the Delaware State Police Bell 429 N1SP (Trooper 2) and N2SP (Trooper 4). I have all logos minus the Bell 429 logo on the tail and additional photos, I can do the proper model to go with the scheme(s). I would gladly appreciate this if possible :)
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Hello everybody!

In return for this awesome repaint, I have something for both:

Pilot_01.jpg

Pilot_02.jpg

Pilot_03.jpg


I did something for 429's pilot (civil versions); however I am the worst painter ever and clothes aren't my best "asset". So I made it flat;and hopefully I will get on it some shades or... something o_Oo_Oo_O

Anyway... I hope you like it.
Sergio.
;)
 
Looks good! Fun to see the Swedish Police helicopter as well! :)
I noticed a few things, no major things but something that would make the project a little better in my opinion :)

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Check out this picture, I noticed the gap between your avionics and the "glareshield" compared to the real. Yours have a bit too much of a gap
in my opinion. Also maybe the blueish color on yours is a little bit too light? Not sure!
Try to make the panel more "living" and not so "flat". It's not easy ofcourse, but there are lots of people here who are very good at this! :D

Except for this, it looks amazing! :D

P.s, this was not ment to be critic, just wanna give some feedback!
 
Check out this picture, I noticed the gap between your avionics and the "glareshield" compared to the real. Yours have a bit too much of a gap
in my opinion. Also maybe the blueish color on yours is a little bit too light? Not sure!
Try to make the panel more "living" and not so "flat". It's not easy ofcourse, but there are lots of people here who are very good at this! :D

Except for this, it looks amazing! :D

P.s, this was not ment to be critic, just wanna give some feedback!

Hello Oscar

Telling the truth, since the very beginning I had no clue on how to model anything; I am still learning through the whole process and many things aren't as good as I believe they should. I have no measures and I modeled the whole cockpit and cabin just trusting my eyes; and they used to deceive me very often. I just wondering what do you mean by make the panel more living; I am not a good repainter either; I am sorry for that :(

On the other hand thanks for your kind words: no offence taken!
All the best,
Sergio.
 
Hello Oscar

Telling the truth, since the very beginning I had no clue on how to model anything; I am still learning through the whole process and many things aren't as good as I believe they should. I have no measures and I modeled the whole cockpit and cabin just trusting my eyes; and they used to deceive me very often. I just wondering what do you mean by make the panel more living; I am not a good repainter either; I am sorry for that :(

On the other hand thanks for your kind words: no offence taken!
All the best,
Sergio.

I'm very impressed by the model, it looks great! So you have made huge success with this! :D
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Maybe you have used this for example, if not, take a look :) It's not 100% perfect ofc, but givs you the idea of the layout.
Then I'd use something like the picture I posted before as a reference and make the final touch! :) (I've never modeled a plane or any type of vehicle).

By "more living" I mean.. try to make it look used! It's not easy, but in the end it will be worth it! There are tons of brusches and so on for Photoshop that you can use for example!
I what program do you model? In Blender you can bake real nice shadows and so on. That will remove the "plastic" feeling if you know what I mean?

I bet someone else got better ideas then me but, it's just a thought! ;)
 
Hello lads

Sorry for not being updating this thread; main reason: Working with animations. I am super new in this area and my brain has 1/100 of Intel 4004's processing power... o_O

Please, bear with me and have a nice day.
Sergio.
 
Sorry for not being updating this thread; main reason: Working with animations. I am super new in this area and my brain has 1/100 of Intel 4004's processing power... o_O

No worries Sergio.
Now go get a double shot of espresso.... and get back to work immediately. :duck:

Cheers
Gman
 
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