mustang60348 Posted July 24, 2007 Posted July 24, 2007 Where does everyone get the data for their custom flight models. I am finally at the point where I have to create some decent flight models and need data , on airfoils, which airfoils a particular aircraft had for wings, horizontal tail, vertical tail etc. Thanks Quote
+Fubar512 Posted July 24, 2007 Posted July 24, 2007 Where does everyone get the data for their custom flight models. I am finally at the point where I have to create some decent flight models and need data , on airfoils, which airfoils a particular aircraft had for wings, horizontal tail, vertical tail etc. Thanks One word: GOOGLE Quote
+Dave Posted July 24, 2007 Posted July 24, 2007 Some of us also have purchased flight manuals for a lot of these aircraft. Quote
mustang60348 Posted July 24, 2007 Author Posted July 24, 2007 One word: GOOGLE I was hoping you folks would have some nice quick source. I am using Google, found some decent stuff Quote
+Fubar512 Posted July 24, 2007 Posted July 24, 2007 I was hoping you folks would have some nice quick source. I am using Google, found some decent stuff which aircraft in particular? Some sources are really gold, others are, well, next to worthless. Quote
Guest capun Posted July 25, 2007 Posted July 25, 2007 I have not done FM's in a while since we have an FM expert in the team. But here's some sites that may be useful if you don't have them already Also look at the AvHistory.org 1% data files for some info. They are now using DATCOM (there is a free electronic version now) as the starting point. Airfoil Database Airfoil Data NACA-NASA NASA tools If I run into more info I'll post it BTW, are you "the" Mustang who did the modeling video tutorials a few years back? Quote
mustang60348 Posted July 25, 2007 Author Posted July 25, 2007 I have not done FM's in a while since we have an FM expert in the team. But here's some sites that may be useful if you don't have them alreadyAlso look at the AvHistory.org 1% data files for some info. They are now using DATCOM (there is a free electronic version now) as the starting point. Airfoil Database Airfoil Data NACA-NASA NASA tools If I run into more info I'll post it BTW, are you "the" Mustang who did the modeling video tutorials a few years back? Thanks for the info. Yup, this is the same mustang that did the tuts. Quote
mustang60348 Posted July 25, 2007 Author Posted July 25, 2007 the ones that were over at Mc Fly's? Yes, that is ME Quote
+DWCAce Posted July 25, 2007 Posted July 25, 2007 In that case, thank you VERY much for making those videos. They're lifesavers! :) Quote
mustang60348 Posted July 25, 2007 Author Posted July 25, 2007 (edited) In that case, thank you VERY much for making those videos. They're lifesavers! :) You are most welcome, I have gotten some excellent emails over the last couple of years about them. A fair number of people have found them to be an excellent introduction to modelling aircraft that they haven't found anywhere else. Most modelling tuts are for characters or weapons etc and while those are helpfull, it doesn't help the total newbie much for getting into aircraft modelling. What has been most satisfying for me is seeing someone who has never used a 3d program before, release a model into games like WOE/WOV/SF or FS series and it looks really good. Edited July 25, 2007 by mustang60348 Quote
Guest capun Posted July 25, 2007 Posted July 25, 2007 Same here Mustang, those tutorials were (and still are) a great help to get me started. They got me started into 3D Modeling when I had no clue what to do with 3DS Max, I keep them in my HD and in a CD to peruse them once in a while when I need some help. If I was remiss to send you a thank you note, sorry about it. Great work on those tutorials. CP Quote
mustang60348 Posted July 25, 2007 Author Posted July 25, 2007 Same here Mustang, those tutorials were (and still are) a great help to get me started. They got me started into 3D Modeling when I had no clue what to do with 3DS Max, I keep them in my HD and in a CD to peruse them once in a while when I need some help. If I was remiss to send you a thank you note, sorry about it. Great work on those tutorials. CP Thanks Quote
+Bongodriver Posted July 25, 2007 Posted July 25, 2007 Hey yeah I saw those tuts too, I couldn't believe it when I actually found something so usefull for once, a very big thanks for those, since watching them modelling was a whole lot easyer and quicker too. my vote for patron saint of flight sim modders :yes: Craig Quote
+Fubar512 Posted July 25, 2007 Posted July 25, 2007 Another site that hosts some neat freeware apps: http://www.gylesaero.com/index.shtml Quote
+Timmy Posted July 25, 2007 Posted July 25, 2007 I want to add my vote for Mustang's videos being the greatest thing since 'Girls Gone Wild.' With those videos and some pointers from Capun who helped me figure out getting the models into the game and most importantly filled in the blanks on how to put the skins on the models I can now add my small part to the community. Many thanks TD Quote
mustang60348 Posted July 25, 2007 Author Posted July 25, 2007 I want to add my vote for Mustang's videos being the greatest thing since 'Girls Gone Wild.' With those videos and some pointers from Capun who helped me figure out getting the models into the game and most importantly filled in the blanks on how to put the skins on the models I can now add my small part to the community. Many thanks TD Thanks for the kind words I just thought, perhaps I could put out a series of "Mustang gone wild", I am a 46 year old grey haired man, Would anyone like to see that. :) I didn't think so. I could probably make lots of money from people who DON'T want to see that. Quote
+Dave Posted July 27, 2007 Posted July 27, 2007 Thanks for the kind wordsI just thought, perhaps I could put out a series of "Mustang gone wild", I am a 46 year old grey haired man, Would anyone like to see that. :) I didn't think so. I could probably make lots of money from people who DON'T want to see that. Oh man and just when I thought my day was going to start out right.....now I have to go burn my eyes out of my sockets..... Quote
+DWCAce Posted July 27, 2007 Posted July 27, 2007 Dave, think we could start a new file section for 'Tutorials' and get his vids (and other's tut's) uploaded? Quote
+Dave Posted July 27, 2007 Posted July 27, 2007 Good idea...dw, its your baby. Want to get them over here? Quote
+DWCAce Posted July 28, 2007 Posted July 28, 2007 (edited) As soon as I get to a high speed connection, I'll post 'em :) or maybe i should burn'em and snail mail them...might be faster Edited July 28, 2007 by dwcace Quote
RunsWithScissors Posted September 2, 2007 Posted September 2, 2007 (edited) Just wondering, did you guys ever get around to posting these? *edit* duh, found 'em Edited September 2, 2007 by RunsWithScissors Quote
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