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[toot]

6 hours ago, UllyB said:

As always, let me know what you think. Your input is important.

Not exactly something about the model itself, But how difficult would it to make it into the T-5 brave eagle as well? its the same plane just a 2 seater (trainer)

[UllyB]

46 minutes ago, toot said:

Not exactly something about the model itself, But how difficult would it to make it into the T-5 brave eagle as well? its the same plane just a 2 seater (trainer)

 

That's an issue which will remain to be seen...AFTER the releasing of the SU-34 and AIDC F-CK-1 Ching -Kuo. ;) Until then my plate is ...full. We'll talk about how difficult is then, also.

Edited March 1, 2023 by UllyB

[alexis99]

So that's the next aircraft to be built for this site? The AIDC F-CK-1 Ching -Kuo.

 

[UllyB]

..Uhhh Good morning !

[UllyB]

Here are the last news about the project(s). The FCK-1 project will be taken over by GKABS team. GKABS , as we all know him is an all-involved person in many projects , including his own, and he personally wanted to make sure that he and his team will deliver exactly what you all wanted and vote for. That said, the project commencing will start in the coming future. Please stay tuned for more news about it.

The SU-34 project is halted for the time being, we have here the same problem, no 3D Max specialist present, to prepare the plane for SF2 environment, make the UV mapping etc etc. I will still search for the "best man" as I did all this time that pasted, but as you all know it's not easy job to convince someone to do that, even if you are ready to pay one's hard work. If anyone can give here a hand it will be appreciated, taking into consideration that the 3D model is already built.

Thank you for your patience and let's hope that before the year ends we'll have the both planes flying.:)

Edited March 30, 2023 by UllyB

[UllyB]

We will be having new updates soon about the project, I am putting now the last details in order so please stay tuned.

[UllyB]

First, I will let you know that the initial decision (GKABS team will take over soon the FCK-1 project) was "revoked" at my request because of the new circumstances arisen. As you may remember we had a bit of a trouble losing the 3D modeller we started the project initially with. My search for the "best man" continued as I let you know last time and had no luck. But, meanwhile, one Combat Ace veteran saved the day for us, when I least expected, because I never dreamed he would have time and will put aside his work, in order to give us a helping hand. Logan4 joined the team and he will be handling the 3D modelling heavy lifting for the FCK-1 for the time being and, for both projects, generally. As you all know there is a lot of modelling work involved even if we already have the 3D models, in order to prepare them for the SF2 environment... GKABS team will also, if needed, give a hand with the SU-34, when the time comes. They will also assist, if needed, with any issue raised by the project work.

For now I can let you know that we will have four FCK-1 versions (yes, two seat version included, and, yes, you are welcome). Logan4 already corrected the FCK-1 3D model we have, there were some issues with it.(See the pictures included to compare some changes). As soon as we will have the UV mapping, for both models, we will start the work for some skins which will go nicely with them. We also found a better model for SU-34 than the built one we had, and we will bring it soon before commencing the work to SU-34 project effectively.

We also have but... AFTER the two planes (FCK-1 & SU-34) will be finished, tested, corrected and released, THREE more surprises, one bigger than the last one, if I may say so :) You are encouraged to ask and try to bribe me (I like cookies!) but being a surprise, of course, I won't tell you anything, I will just eat the cookies.  LOL

As usual I will take questions if you have and I'll do my best to answer to them.

In the end I want to thank Logan4 for his dedication, altruism and help. Just knowing him made me wish be a better person.

 

 

ORIGINAL 3D FCK-1 model/components:

 

 

CHANGED 3D FCK-1 model/components:

 

 

Edited April 5, 2023 by UllyB

[UllyB]

This is a skin that will definitely make an appearance for FCK-1:

 

 

Edited April 4, 2023 by UllyB

[UllyB]

Some more skin models which could make an appearance on the final product, we'll see:

 

 

[UllyB]

WIP for FCK-1

 

 

[UllyB]

The metamorphosis of our plane...

 

 

 

Edited April 15, 2023 by UllyB

[UllyB]

Some WIP shots. I would like to add that we are making serious progress with our FCK-1 project. Our 3D Max "operator", Logan4 is binding things together with a ferm grip; our project starts to get  a clear contour.

 

 

Edited April 21, 2023 by UllyB

[UllyB]

I trimmed yesterday the old thread, from all these began, "What will be next" and I reread this part:

 

 Let's take the Su-34 as an example. I would love to have it in game, but first we have the cockpit issue - a Su-34 with F-111 or B-1B cockpit - no, thanks, I'd rather have something else. Then we also have the various pylon and rail taypes used on the Su-34 for A2A, A2G missiles, bombs, drop tanks, etc. I doubt many modders would be interested and would spend the time needed to model all correct pylons and rails for the Su-34 and having bombs loaded on missile rails or missiles on bomb pylons is a no-go for me.

 

Well I don't know if Svetlin remembers his post but I want to let you all know, Svetlin included, that...we will have these...various pylons fro A-A and A-G missiles, bombs, drop tanks etc :) Actually half of the work is already made. You are welcome :)

Edited April 23, 2023 by UllyB

[alexis99]

And the cockpit issue? Making cockpits is really time consuming, and involves a lot of numbers according to the experts.

[UllyB]

How about you read again the post you're referring to ? ;) The answer is there.

[UllyB]

More WIP...

 

Gear, gear door animations tested, correction and polishing almost finished. Minor aircraft body correction as well. Weapon pylons for AG ordnance finsihed and polished. Added external fuel tanks to the model. Some tweaking and editing for the main plane's files. We also work for some skins.

Landing lights, gear door actuators, canopy mechanism, missing airscoops/outlets, Maverick rails will be next on the to do list.

 

Edited May 1, 2023 by UllyB

[UllyB]

Status update

 

- the scoops and gear door actuators are finished. 

- there have been added most of the antennas

- a hook was made for the aircraft

- Maverick rails ready

- other 3D model improvements

 

Further "to do list":

- the canopy mechanism

- adding the bottom and spine light meshes

- L/R landing lights at the main gears.

- afterburner emitter texture and mesh

- further skin work

 

 

 

Edited May 16, 2023 by UllyB

[UllyB]

We have some update for you with the current project. There has been some 3D work made and corrected (lamps, canopy actuator, lower pitot, plane's hook), damaged meshes added. Logan4 also built and adapted , from scratch, a brand new HF-2 surface to air missile.

Work will continue to the project as planned with some expected (slightly) delays due to the summer holiday I think. We'll see when the time comes.

 

 

Edited June 7, 2023 by UllyB

[UllyB]

WIP finishing touches to the LOD

 

 

Edited June 14, 2023 by UllyB

[anunk47]

Ummm.. Just asking.. (please don't be a burden or read as a request ) Will this beauty released along with 2-seater? 



P.s. I love this! Those intake airducts and exhaust nozzles kinda reminds me of after market parts for model kits.. 

[UllyB]

14 hours ago, anunk47 said:

Ummm.. Just asking.. (please don't be a burden or read as a request ) Will this beauty released along with 2-seater? 



P.s. I love this! Those intake airducts and exhaust nozzles kinda reminds me of after market parts for model kits.. 

 I think you've missed that:

" For now I can let you know that we will have four FCK-1 versions (yes, two seat version included, and, yes, you are welcome). Logan4 already corrected the FCK-1 3D model we have, there were some issues with it.(See the pictures included to compare some changes). As soon as we will have the UV mapping, for both models, we will start the work for some skins which will go nicely with them. We also found a better model for SU-34 than the built one we had, and we will bring it soon before commencing the work to SU-34 project effectively. "

[anunk47]

9 minutes ago, UllyB said:

 I think you've missed that:

" For now I can let you know that we will have four FCK-1 versions (yes, two seat version included, and, yes, you are welcome). Logan4 already corrected the FCK-1 3D model we have, there were some issues with it.(See the pictures included to compare some changes). As soon as we will have the UV mapping, for both models, we will start the work for some skins which will go nicely with them. We also found a better model for SU-34 than the built one we had, and we will bring it soon before commencing the work to SU-34 project effectively. "

Yes.. ehehe..   I DID really miss it.. So much sorry..    Oks.. so far so cool with above all.. Big thanks for you and the team's efforts.  

[UllyB]

We started work on the C model as well adding supplementary pylons and correcting/adjusting model data  as necessary.

 

 

 

Edited June 19, 2023 by UllyB

[UllyB]

The C model, WIP and some of its arsenal.

 

 

[UllyB]

Our 3D Max operator, Logan4 is fiddling with the shapes of the "B" model and tries to keep the model as accurate as FCK-1 "B" model close ups pictures we've got.

 

 

Edited July 9, 2023 by UllyB