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Post by volkerboehme on Sept 25, 2010 1:52:25 GMT -5
Hi,
the engines do indeed have practically the same displacement. More important than that, both engines underwent some developement over the years, resulting in progressively higher power output. The origianl DST/DC-3 was fitted with R-1820, but United was unimpressed by the DC-3 when operating the aircraft from its Cheyenne airport (>6'000 ft altitude). United had close ties to P&W and ended up installing R-1830's in a DC-3, which had just become available with a higher power rating.
Best regards, Volker
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Post by PeteHam on Sept 25, 2010 2:47:03 GMT -5
This is great news Manfred. ;D We can never have too many DC-3's/C-47's. I have the MAAM series , but if it's got a tail wheel and round engines then it's destined to be in my fleet With the standard you set with the Connies this is going to be a must have. Thanks. Pete.
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Post by ashaman on Sept 25, 2010 14:01:18 GMT -5
the engines do indeed have practically the same displacement. More important than that, both engines underwent some developement over the years, resulting in progressively higher power output. The origianl DST/DC-3 was fitted with R-1820, but United was unimpressed by the DC-3 when operating the aircraft from its Cheyenne airport (>6'000 ft altitude). United had close ties to P&W and ended up installing R-1830's in a DC-3, which had just become available with a higher power rating. Does someone know if this difference in altitude power rating was due to different compressors or was it something due to the engine itself?
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Post by mjahn on Sept 26, 2010 12:00:34 GMT -5
Hi, Thanks for the info on Cyclones and engine nacelles, also the C-48 ff designations which had always been a mystery to me. I have found a more recent pic of an Ansett DC-3 on airliners.net showing short nacelles and different air scoops. But I can't find any Cyclone cylinder layout and because I am wastefully modelling all cylinders 3d, including cables I'll push on with the P&W's for the time being. Here is the left engine (to be remapped because of texture layout revisions) but you get the picture. As for the Li-2, apparently there is a dedicated project including a WIP FS9 release originating in Russia. As regards textures, I am aiming for a plain polished natural metal skin to begin with, and this has kept me busy for some time. I have arrived at what's shown below but obviously the effect has to be downtoned considerably. But it's amazing what FSX can do with an almost plain grey color patch provided you get the settings and the alphas right. I guess for FS9 a bit of photoreal shine needs to be added in the paint itself. We'll see. More soon. PS. Yes, theoretically this C-47 has a glider towing capability (tailcone is absent) but Just Flight have already done that with their C-47, complete with Waco and Willy's Jeep so I'll focus on something else.
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Post by qar02 on Sept 27, 2010 10:04:07 GMT -5
Manfred, et al;
Thanks again (and again) for your efforts...the Connie Collection is beyound beliefe...and (as was posted)...we just can't have enough DC3/C47/R4D's around.
I am constantly astonded at the talent applied here and at the willingness to make the results available...FOR FREE...to us.
Thanks again...just can't wait until a beta is available!
V/R qar02
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Post by rmarsh1 on Sept 27, 2010 21:00:34 GMT -5
Manfred, et al... You and your team do such high quality work! Thanks!
Roy Marsh
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Post by wildbillkelso on Sept 29, 2010 9:31:11 GMT -5
...Here is the left engine (to be remapped because of texture layout revisions) but you get the picture. That's nothing less than awesome! Comparing this "engines's face" to the MAAM Dak reveals the state-of-the-art design of your upcoming model! Incredible! I understand this most distinctive area (cowling, prop hub, cylinders) being the hardest part to model, so I use to judge any radial-powered aircraft rendition by this item's appearance. Don't want to step any anyone's toes, but this is the reason why some propliners are collecting dust in my hangar whereas others are in use frequently... Cheers, Markus.
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Post by dutch11 on Sept 29, 2010 9:33:45 GMT -5
Hi Manfred, I know that we will all appreciate the new DC-3 you're working on. Given your track record with the Connies, I know it will be good. As far as the Cyclone powered DC-3, it can wait. Perhaps you would consider doing that model after the release of the one you are currently working on. Thanks for all of your top notch work.
Mark
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Post by jplr on Sept 30, 2010 12:06:54 GMT -5
As Always Manfred, Very Nice! I'm excited with your version of this awsome plane
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Post by eddiejez on Sept 30, 2010 14:52:36 GMT -5
Hi Manfred, nice work on the engine ! all looking very good all the best Edd
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Post by raymengel on Sept 30, 2010 23:24:06 GMT -5
Hi Manfred and Team,
As so many others here have put it--your work is excellent and we appreciate it so very much.
As always, thanks for all you have done in the past and your present efforts in this excellent rendition of the C-47
A grateful fellow flight simmer,
Ray Mengel Spokane Valley, WA
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Post by Piston Paul on Oct 4, 2010 7:31:11 GMT -5
WOW!! those big Pratts look awsome! Well detailed. Maybe premature, but please don't forget the Propellor Governor incl. feathering oil line well visible on the 12 o'clock position front side of the P&W's. It is not(yet) visible on the picture, at least the big one. (see below pics) Also, please note that there is a 'gap' in the ignition lead ring at the bottom 6 o'clock position. In the shown preview the ring is a full 360 deg. If needed, I can provide more detailed pics from DDA- and other C-47/DC-3C's. I'm at your service! Keep up this good work! ;D Paul
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Post by Maarten on Oct 4, 2010 9:02:20 GMT -5
Manfred, if anyone here knows the DC-3/C-47A like the palm of his hand, it is Paul. He really knows every part (large or tiny and in between) in detail and has huge experience (decades) in maintenance and re-building the real one. (understatement!)
Cheers, Maarten
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Post by delyboy2 on Oct 4, 2010 14:33:45 GMT -5
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Post by capflyer on Oct 4, 2010 17:23:47 GMT -5
The gear doors are actually part of a "speed modification" done on DC-3's in the 1950s (not C-47's) that also modifies the tailwheel to a retractable type. I wish I had more info on the modification, but I can't find any online references to it. Basically, it was a "cheap Super DC-3" modification when the Super DC-3 failed. Instead of fully enclosing the gear, they simply added doors and put in the retractable tailwheel from the Super DC-3 and the Super DC-3 main landing gear (which is stronger) to give an aircraft with more capacity and actually about an additional 10-15 knots of cruise speed.
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