+Stephen1918 1,474 Posted April 29, 2011 Hello everyone, my name is Stephen1918 and I just joined a few weeks ago. I am building an Aviatik-Berg D.1 (prompted by Quack74). It should be ready in a week or so. I have some rather newbie questions: 1. How can I see the plane on the ground to check the at-rest angle? When I land, or when I start on the runway, the plane keeps coasting, even with the throttle down and engine off. 2. Is it considered accepable to use texture maps that come with First Eagles? Especially for things like cockpit gauges. I would never use anyone else's creations without asking permission, but the ones that come with the game seem like fair game to me. (I have the SFP1E Extract Utility.) Please advise me on what's acceptable. 3. Is it Ok to use fictitious markings, or should every plane be realistic? I notice that the skins I've seen here all identify squadrons and pilots. But as you can see, my Aviatik is imaginary, (but realistic, I think.) - (Quack74 is planning to make more skins when the plane is finished.) Thanks for your help, Stephen1918 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+CrazyhorseB34 937 Posted April 29, 2011 Awesome! Cannot wait. Much needed crate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+sinbad 27 Posted April 29, 2011 (edited) Hello everyone, my name is Stephen1918 and I just joined a few weeks ago. I am building an Aviatik-Berg D.1 (prompted by Quack74). It should be ready in a week or so. I have some rather newbie questions: 1. How can I see the plane on the ground to check the at-rest angle? When I land, or when I start on the runway, the plane keeps coasting, even with the throttle down and engine off. 2. Is it considered accepable to use texture maps that come with First Eagles? Especially for things like cockpit gauges. I would never use anyone else's creations without asking permission, but the ones that come with the game seem like fair game to me. (I have the SFP1E Extract Utility.) Please advise me on what's acceptable. 3. Is it Ok to use fictitious markings, or should every plane be realistic? I notice that the skins I've seen here all identify squadrons and pilots. But as you can see, my Aviatik is imaginary, (but realistic, I think.) - (Quack74 is planning to make more skins when the plane is finished.) Thanks for your help, Stephen1918 Hi Stephen 1918- It's great to see you on board. We need people who can make 3dMax sing and dance! The screenshot is impressive. I look forward to the full aircraft. I'll be glad to help with research and skinning if you wish. re your Q- 1- Start on airfield. As soon as game loads hit ALT/P that will pause game and you can walk around slowly to check your work. 2- Yes - you can use the game textures. First, you paid for them, second the TW team looks favorably on modders; you are enhancing the product. I have never seen any grumbling about such use. 3- We prefer historically accurate markings. If you need help with research, post a request. You'll find that there is a lot of accurate data available. I cannot say that fictional skins are not posted, but they are not favored, and I do not DL them. Cheers, sinbad Edited April 29, 2011 by sinbad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+whiteknight06604 934 Posted April 29, 2011 I have been waiting for this day for a long long time.With luck this will give a nice boost to interest in FE. I agree with most everything said.I enjoy historic skins but I see no issue with sending out a new plain in a generic paint job. Thank you for this effort and I look forward to future(hint hint)works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+ojcar 157 Posted April 29, 2011 A big THANK YOU! I love the Aviatik. My favourite Austro-Hungarian plane. Much needed plane to help Oeffags. Maybe after this you could make a Phonix D, or some two seaters? We need a lot of two seaters.... For FM you'll need help from Peter01 (a true FM genius) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+quack74 329 Posted April 29, 2011 Hello Stephen1918! Nice to see you in the forums. This stuff is addicting. I'm sure you'll like it as much as we do. Cant wait to see the Aviatik Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Stephen1918 1,474 Posted April 30, 2011 Thanks everyone for your help and encouragement. Sinbad, your advice was most helpful. And yes, I plan to make more, but I need to finish this one first. It's been a learning experience... Stephen1918 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nixou 25 Posted April 30, 2011 Excellent stuff! I agree with all above posters, and even if your skins are not 100% realistic it's still good to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heck 496 Posted May 1, 2011 Wow! That is one nice model! Thanks for sharing this with the community. The community is grateful, I'm sure, as am I, for your time and your talents. Much appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gustav 285 Posted May 1, 2011 Superb job ! This new plane fill a real lack in Austrian air force. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+quack74 329 Posted May 5, 2011 Stephen1918 has been working hard trying to get this Aviatik-Berg D.1 ready for FE. Very close to completion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+whiteknight06604 934 Posted May 5, 2011 thats simply awesome! thanks to everyone involved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Stephen1918 1,474 Posted May 5, 2011 Thanks for posting these Quack. (And thanks for test flying the prototype.) The plane looks pretty good, if I may say so myself, flying in the Italian campaign. I am in the final tweaking process, I should be done in another day or so. Stephen1918 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+whiteknight06604 934 Posted May 5, 2011 Excellent news.Thanks again for this most welcome addition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nixou 25 Posted May 6, 2011 Excellent pix Quack74. May i know which sky mods you are using there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+quack74 329 Posted May 6, 2011 Excellent pix Quack74. May i know which sky mods you are using there? I'm using ShrikeHawks' clouds taken from SF2. And the horizon clouds (sky) are from SF1. I dont remember the name of who created it. But I use a mix of .tga's to create my sky. They can all be found in the SF1 and SF2 download section. Try them out and find a mix you like. I think you can use different EnvironmentSystems.ini too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nixou 25 Posted May 6, 2011 I'm using ShrikeHawks' clouds taken from SF2. And the horizon clouds (sky) are from SF1. I dont remember the name of who created it. But I use a mix of .tga's to create my sky. They can all be found in the SF1 and SF2 download section. Try them out and find a mix you like. I think you can use different EnvironmentSystems.ini too Yes i was talking about horizon. Well ok i'm gonna look for it, thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+whiteknight06604 934 Posted May 6, 2011 thats really impressive,the model and the skin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+quack74 329 Posted May 8, 2011 Panels, stitches and hinges. Note also the strut mounts on the wings. Need a bit more work on lower wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gustav 285 Posted May 8, 2011 Awesome ! This plane is really superb ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
