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[Mathijs Kok]

I got to apologize for sending low detail images into the forum for a new project. There were commercial reasons that forced me to announce the project a few days before we were actually ready to do so. The images we posted are okay for a low poly AI model (and that model will be used for other projects as static). Below you find images of the actual file we are working with. This amazing modeling is done by a new friend of Aerosoft, Charles Gunter (not to be mixed up with our Project Manager Guenter Zehnel!). Charles is a young modeler who is carving himself a reputation with solid and very advanced work. He's a professional who is fully trained on the latest modeling tools. His Bell 205 Huey is superbly detailed, yet highly optimized so though we most likely need to drop some of the smallest details we will be able to make this a smooth and highly detailed project.

The model from Charles will be made into a FSX project by Joachim Schweigler (as his superb glider projects is on hold he got time) and as the project progresses we'll be able to give other well known names who will help us on this project. Clearly this project is intended as a follow up on the Seahawk but how it will be done is not fully determined. The Vietnam era model shown below certainly is part of it, but we also would like to expand it to more modern 205 (they still fly everywhere) after all. Your idea in this are welcome.

[Nick C]

Very nice Mathijs, ooops...I just slid in my drool!

[HBukovac]

Very nice Mathijs, ooops...I just slid in my drool!

Same here...used to fly them in the military (in the back! ). Can´t wait to see more pictures! Can we also get a model with German Army (Heer) on it?

[Mathijs Kok]

Same here...used to fly them in the military (in the back! ). Can´t wait to see more pictures! Can we also get a model with German Army (Heer) on it?

If you used to fly them you are my new best friend! Could you contact me on support@aerosoft.com?
But yes, think we will do a German one for sure.

[HBukovac]

If you used to fly them you are my new best friend! Could you contact me on support@aerosoft.com?
But yes, think we will do a German one for sure.

It´s an honor to be your new best friend. But I was just a passenger. Like I said in the back!

[IanP]

Oh, now don't get me started on versions of a B205 that I want!!!!

OK. I'll limit myself to two. One possible, one probably not so... A Dust-off Huey H is the possible one. An earlier 'B' model or similar, probably less so. A 'clean' slick model would do me fine, however...

Looks superb.

Ian P.

[Cris B.]

Awsome looking model!
I am definatly getting this one!
Now I just have to learn how to fly helos.

[intrepid]

Awsome looking model!
I am definatly getting this one!
Now I just have to learn how to fly helos.

DITTO For me as well
Will give me an excuse to buy a set of rudder peddles

Great pics by the way

Randy

[MCDesigns]

I thought I had run across that name on the web, same guy?

http://www.charlesgunter3d.com/


Impressive model and details as is, perfect for rendering/animations with the movie studios/poser/carrara/etc but lots of unnecessary detail for an FS model that can be duplicated with textures and the normal maps. Look forward to seeing the final results!

I could actually use this model in a project I am working on in Vray, LOL

[Robert S]

Mathijs,
As I stated in the low rez post, my father flew these Hueys extensively in Vietnam, logging hundreds + hours. In fact, it is safe to say he was one of the best pilots ever of this copter and was often selected to fly top brass and visiting stars (he has a picture of himself with Gypsy Rose Lee when she entertained the troops, LOL).
I'm sure he would be glad to help out, let me know if you are interested and I will put you in touch.

[Mathijs Kok]

I thought I had run across that name on the web, same guy?

http://www.charlesgunter3d.com/


Impressive model and details as is, perfect for rendering/animations with the movie studios/poser/carrara/etc but lots of unnecessary detail for an FS model that can be duplicated with textures and the normal maps. Look forward to seeing the final results!

I could actually use this model in a project I am working on in Vray, LOL

We'll need to simplify a bit for sure. But keep in mind that all that's done in bitmaps or bumps will not shade. So a real 3d object, if it can be afforded regarding performance, is always better. In the H-1, F-16 and this project we really experiment with maximum modeling. In other project (like the Catalina) it's framerates that rule.

[Mathijs Kok]

Mathijs,
As I stated in the low rez post, my father flew these Hueys extensively in Vietnam, logging hundreds + hours. In fact, it is safe to say he was one of the best pilots ever of this copter and was often selected to fly top brass and visiting stars (he has a picture of himself with Gypsy Rose Lee when she entertained the troops, LOL).
I'm sure he would be glad to help out, let me know if you are interested and I will put you in touch.

For sure, but let's wait a few weeks until we got something running in FSX.

[Spac3Rat]

I just hope you guys make it work as good as it looks. I've seen some great models with some awful systems.

Great modeling. Can't wait to see the final result.

[Motley]

I'll assume this level of detail is only available in an FSX model. Which I don't plan on installing (FSX) again

Are there plans for an FS2004 model also? This I would gladly cater too

[Robert S]

For sure, but let's wait a few weeks until we got something running in FSX.

Mathijs,
Just let me know.

[roei]

Are you guys gonna do Israeli air force livery?

[Mathijs Kok]

I'll assume this level of detail is only available in an FSX model. Which I don't plan on installing (FSX) again

Are there plans for an FS2004 model also? This I would gladly cater too

No way, not even a fifth of this model could be compiled for FSX. For FS2004 we would need to start a totally new development, which simply will not be worthwhile (and I simply can't get the developers back on FS2004 with all it's restriction).

[Mathijs Kok]

Are you guys gonna do Israeli air force livery?

If the model is not too different and we get good details and images, certainly an option yes.

[Mithrin]

Mathijs, what about some scenery to go with it, just like the Seahawk package. Though I understand that is easier to realize as the reality effect is easier to create than let's say trying to get a historically correct Vietnam bit of scenery. But even if fictional, I would love to see some sort of scenery from that era. Maybe a couple of firebases etc to fly from.

Anyways, it looks great so far. This is another must have, just like the Cat.

[Benoit]

Mathijs, what about some scenery to go with it, just like the Seahawk package. Though I understand that is easier to realize as the reality effect is easier to create than let's say trying to get a historically correct Vietnam bit of scenery. But even if fictional, I would love to see some sort of scenery from that era. Maybe a couple of firebases etc to fly from.

Anyways, it looks great so far. This is another must have, just like the Cat.

I second. An aircraft that comes with a little extra 'scenery' is pretty cool and really appreciated. I prefer that over a mission... but missions are cool though

Continue your good work folks and thanks!
Ben.

[MCDesigns]

Mathijs, what about some scenery to go with it, just like the Seahawk package. Though I understand that is easier to realize as the reality effect is easier to create than let's say trying to get a historically correct Vietnam bit of scenery. But even if fictional, I would love to see some sort of scenery from that era. Maybe a couple of firebases etc to fly from.

Anyways, it looks great so far. This is another must have, just like the Cat.

If Aerosoft doesn't come thru, I'll have some FSX FBs ready when the Huey is Erik

[Francois Dumas]

Looks great Mathijs !
I know there are still a few flying around in the Swiss and French Alps, helping in putting ski lift masts and other large objects atop the mountains. Watched one work like that last Summer across the valley.

My favorites are the 'Nam heli's though..... I built quite a few scale models of them at the time....

Francois

[Mathijs Kok]

Looks great Mathijs !
I know there are still a few flying around in the Swiss and French Alps, helping in putting ski lift masts and other large objects atop the mountains. Watched one work like that last Summer across the valley.

My favorites are the 'Nam heli's though..... I built quite a few scale models of them at the time....

Francois

We'll first do the UH-1D, the 'Vietnam' type, but later we will also include the 205 civil models. Both types are still flying as you say, they seem to be nearly indestructible and thousands upon thousands have been produced.

[collezio]

Awesome !!!!
Nice add-on

[Seahawk Boy]

Mathijs, maybe they are to different but the versions that the NYPD and the KLu uses would be sweet:
NYPD version and the KLu version.
Gino

[Chaders]

Hi Mathijs,

That is looking good. We can always rely on aircraft with character turning up here

[J.Schweigler]

@ SeahawkBoy

Thats a complete different Chopper :-)

Bell 412. We are doing the 205 Model.
There are too many differences... The 4 Bladerotor allone, and the different performancedata... Even the 212 is too different.

Sorry

Joachim

[Nick C]

Michael, nice to see some more of your scenery, are you going to share?

[Mithrin]

Michael, nice to see some more of your scenery, are you going to share?

What he said hehe! Looks great. I remember having the Chu Lai scenery in and all the small forward bases and reworking the textures to make it blend in a bit better but this looks great. I'd love to be able to use that in FSX!

[MCDesigns]

Michael, nice to see some more of your scenery, are you going to share?

Hi Nick, good to see you man, how's life?! Yeah, I had to take some time away from FS (family issues) and in the past couple of months got back in the saddle and started on some new FSX scenery, so....YES!

Funny, I have a couple hueys that work so-so in FSX, but I really miss/need a realistic VC environment and this might just be it, can't wait!

I'd love to do more than just the FBs for Nam, but it's hard finding good reference material. If I had a map of actual; bases and images it would add a lot, guess I'll keep looking.
The fire base in the images is between Pleiku and the Cambodian border.

[Robert S]

Looks great Mathijs !
I know there are still a few flying around in the Swiss and French Alps, helping in putting ski lift masts and other large objects atop the mountains. Watched one work like that last Summer across the valley.

My favorites are the 'Nam heli's though..... I built quite a few scale models of them at the time....

Francois

LOL, I too built many a Huey UH-1 model (your comment brings back memories)! I am trying to get my son who is 9 years old into building models, but he is more interested in ANY game on the Wii or XBOX 360

[Motley]

Michael..

Would this link be of any help for you? Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association

I have many friends that were in Vietnam. I'll see what I can come up with from them that may help you out. No Promises though. I'll do my best!!

[MCDesigns]

Michael..

Would this link be of any help for you? Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association

I have many friends that were in Vietnam. I'll see what I can come up with from them that may help you out. No Promises though. I'll do my best!!

Hey, thanks so much Motley!

check your PMs

best, Michael

[Motley]

Michael

I need specifics..


Area / Units

From the sounds of it, I can get quite a bit of info for you. It just has to be dug through.

Or...

Are you wanting to see building styles, shapes, materials they are built with? I can get you lots of photos of stuff like that. As for U.S. Military type, that too.

[Kevin Glover]

Looks great!

[Rhino]

Nice!...But I feel you're shooting yourself in the foot by making it FSX only. If you'd took the time in conducting a survey, you'll find that the majority of flightsim'er are FS9. Why handcuff yourself from that market?

[Robert S]

Nice!...But I feel you're shooting yourself in the foot by making it FSX only. If you'd took the time in conducting a survey, you'll find that the majority of flightsim'er are FS9. Why handcuff yourself from that market?

Oh no, not this line of discussion again!

Rhino, this has been discussed ad nauseum in this thread: http://www.forum.aer...showtopic=18118

You may want to take a look for a better insight into Aerosoft's position on this topic

[bin801]

Hi Dear Mathijs, I win the pool right haha? or to say precisely, I read your mind, right haha? I believe you know what I mean. when you collected advises for new craft in a new topic in forum, I check each suggestion from V-pilots everyday. once I felt disappointed, because I am the only one gave UH-1 and B-2 out. HaHa....... I am not trying to show off or brag, I am just feel so so so happy!!! I am lucky to follow your mind and get this Heli!!! Thank you so so much!!
UH-1s are one of my favorite Heli types. Among top ones!!!
Ha Ha thank you so much! I will wait to fly ...
if ok to say, roughly how long do I need to wait for this beautifully built Heli?
Thanks again

[ChrisB]

What is that I read between the lines? I'll have to check the other thread, but J. Schweigler has put the gliders on hold?!?!?!

Sacrilege!

Nothing aviation is more important than gliding... (J for Joke)