marvic 183 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 The exterior of D-IVER is done..... and she looks like a real star. DIVER_FINAL_EXT_001.jpg DIVER_FINAL_EXT_002.jpg DIVER_FINAL_EXT_003.jpg DIVER_FINAL_EXT_004.jpg DIVER_FINAL_EXT_005.jpg Well then, I think the rivet count is out.........Just kidding!! Excellent job Aerosoft and thanks for the update Mathijs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanTenner 38 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 The exterior of D-IVER is done..... and she looks like a real star. Well, if this product were for MS Flight you could release without a cockpit and interieur Looks great. Right now I mostly fly Heavy metal but that will change with the release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowflight 1 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Soon I will be able to make a dive in the D-Iver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeromaestro 60 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 WOW! You guys nailed the prop spinning helice textures! This thing looks gorgeous! Awesome job, guys! PIlots now too! Fantabulous! Now it actually looks like it's ready for the world airports. Sweet. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeromaestro 60 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Hey guys, Quick question. Been meaning to ask for a while but it's been slipping my mind. Will the slide windows be included in the features for this aircraft? The pilot and copilot door windows can slide up and down just like a car's. I think that would be an awesome feature to have. Taxiing around in the hot tropics with the windows open just before takeoff and right after landing. Even on floats coming up to the dock to tie up. Yes sir. That would be right fantastic. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosoft Aerosoft Team [Inactive Account] 51558 Posted April 18, 2013 Author Aerosoft Share Posted April 18, 2013 Hey guys, Quick question. Been meaning to ask for a while but it's been slipping my mind. Will the slide windows be included in the features for this aircraft? The pilot and copilot door windows can slide up and down just like a car's. I think that would be an awesome feature to have. Taxiing around in the hot tropics with the windows open just before takeoff and right after landing. Even on floats coming up to the dock to tie up. Yes sir. That would be right fantastic. Cheers. Right now we do not have that added because it adds more drawcalls and clickzones and that is hard on frames, we'll see later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosoft Aerosoft Team [Inactive Account] 51558 Posted April 18, 2013 Author Aerosoft Share Posted April 18, 2013 Fuel planner: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeaverDriver 37 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Sorry to be off topic: There was a post with a link (and I think it was in this forum) to article about a team on a ferry flight from Canada to (I think it was) the Philipines via Alaska and Russia. I scrolled down the thread but didn't find it. Does anyone remember that post? Thanks for your help! I'm coming into this late so you may have found more info already, but this sounds like a flight for Maldivian Air Taxi. They charter Twin Otters on floats from someone over here (Canada - maybe Kenn Borek), and every so many months they swap the aircraft out. Generally they go via the Middle East, Europe, UK, Iceland, Greenland and into Canada, but I suppose they could go the other way as well. Do a search for that and you might find more info on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeaverDriver 37 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Looking outstanding Mathijs! I really like the load-out sheet. Very, very nice touch. Thanks for the update and previews. Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocBird 12 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 As you say it I also remember seeing it somewhere. Not sure if it was within this thread or not though... Have you already tried the forum search? PS.: I'll delete these posts after we resolved your issue as they're offtopic. Yes, please do so, Emi! Thanks for not deleting it right away! Is this it? http://www.avcanada.ca/forums2/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=79032 There are a few pages worth. Thanks, DeltaAlpha. That was the one I was looking for! I'm coming into this late so you may have found more info already, but this sounds like a flight for Maldivian Air Taxi. They charter Twin Otters on floats from someone over here (Canada - maybe Kenn Borek), and every so many months they swap the aircraft out. Generally they go via the Middle East, Europe, UK, Iceland, Greenland and into Canada, but I suppose they could go the other way as well. Do a search for that and you might find more info on them. Thanks Glenn, for that information. I wasn't aware of that story but will try to find some information and some stories about that route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helifan123 200 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Wooot! Fuel planner, oh yeah. This pushed the awesomeness to a new level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeromaestro 60 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Right now we do not have that added because it adds more drawcalls and clickzones and that is hard on frames, we'll see later. Thanks, Mathijs. Good to know. I hope you guys can do it "later". If not, no big deal. It's still a masterpiece. Are you looking at a model by model release or are you gonna wait and roll them all out at once?? Either way is cool by me. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPD 0 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Looks better with every update. One tiny tiny issue though. As far as I am aware, there are no rivets on the roof escape hatch. In fact, it's made out of a composite material, unlike the rest of the fuselage. I know I'm nitpicking here. That 3D rim alone shows your spectacular attention to details. And of course, it might be different with the model you guys have used as your reference. If not, it's only a matter of removing the rivets from the texture/bump map and also removing the reflection from the alpha channel. This is the BAS reference photo I received from David Hardie: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Fürnkäß 174 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 As you said, should be no problem using bump/spec maps Did something like this for the "old" Twin Otter, but never finished it. The Twin Otter Extended announcement hopped in between so I stopped working on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPD 0 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 As you said, should be no problem using bump/spec maps Did something like this for the "old" Twin Otter, but never finished it. The Twin Otter Extended announcement hopped in between so I stopped working on there.Roof_Exit.png I remember your HD kit, Daniel. Mapping on the old Twin Otter was a real pain. This one looks seriously impressive, even though I haven't even seen the textures yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Palmer 6 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I like the pilot holding on to the throttles in the last picture. The exterior looks great but too new for bush ops so hopefully the paint kit or a livery will included a weathered look option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosoft Aerosoft Team [Inactive Account] 51558 Posted April 18, 2013 Author Aerosoft Share Posted April 18, 2013 Looks better with every update. One tiny tiny issue though. As far as I am aware, there are no rivets on the roof escape hatch. In fact, it's made out of a composite material, unlike the rest of the fuselage. I know I'm nitpicking here. That 3D rim alone shows your spectacular attention to details. And of course, it might be different with the model you guys have used as your reference. If not, it's only a matter of removing the rivets from the texture/bump map and also removing the reflection from the alpha channel. This is the BAS reference photo I received from David Hardie: It seems there are a few versions around (some with supports on that hatch that are fixed with rivets) but they are now removed from the model! Good catch, you earned yourself a free copy. Contact me when we release and I'll sort it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPD 0 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosoft Aerosoft Team [Inactive Account] 51558 Posted April 18, 2013 Author Aerosoft Share Posted April 18, 2013 It seems there are a few versions around (some with supports on that hatch that are fixed with rivets) but they are now removed from the model! Good catch, you earned yourself a free copy. Contact me when we release and I'll sort it out. Here is the corrected version. Also visible is the addition of the handle on the left rear cargo door. This is originally not installed on the D-IVER for what reason ever, but it is serial equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Hoffmann 4160 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I like the pilot holding on to the throttles in the last picture. The exterior looks great but too new for bush ops so hopefully the paint kit or a livery will included a weathered look option. The exterior is correct for this special livery. Its well maintenanced and cleaned....german machine! When you read the livery list carefully you will find a TUNDRA WHEEL version also, and i think THIS is a candidate for being dirty! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Hittenberger 5 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 mathijs love the weight and balance sheet is it a totally stand alone one like last time or does it actually change the weight of the plane in fsx as well unlike the original twin otter x. great job guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iFlySimX 148 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Here's another close up shot from today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosoft Aerosoft Team [Inactive Account] 51558 Posted April 19, 2013 Author Aerosoft Share Posted April 19, 2013 mathijs love the weight and balance sheet is it a totally stand alone one like last time or does it actually change the weight of the plane in fsx as well unlike the original twin otter x. great job guys It connects to FSX and changes the weight in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosoft Aerosoft Team [Inactive Account] 51558 Posted April 19, 2013 Author Aerosoft Share Posted April 19, 2013 Btw, we got a paintkit ready for this model, if somebody wants to start repainting before release, contact me on mathijs.kok@aerosoft.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinotter_Pilot 13 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I know its mean showing all these nice pictures but look at the PIC - his hand is actually moving when you increase the power... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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