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Work In Progress :: F/A-18 D

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[07 08 2001] - I'm almost done with the modeling of this new project I'm working on, so thought I'd let you in and see how it looks so far.

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A bit older test renders:

The F/A-18D, which is the model I'm doing here, is one of the older ones that will continue to pull duty for quite a while into the future, even though its smaller than its new brothers [F/A-18E/F] it packs a formidable punch to and beyond the frontlines. The D version is a dual seater and this particular version will be in the ownership of the U.S. Marines, and although smaller than the newer Super Hornet its 11.5 wingspan and 17 length have carried pilots safe to strike their targets and back home. In real life some 48 D versions have been configured as the F/A-18D (RC) reconnaissance version with various small changes..

This D version is primarily built for a SFX sequence I'm working on where 2 of them will perform maneuvers and deliver ordinance onto a target.

After that sequence it will also be slightly reconfigured to act as a chase plane for a JSF model/animation I'm working on.

Most off the movable "objects" are already set up with sliders, such as ailerons, airbrake, canopy, burner can and other "gizmos". Currently I'm researching the different ordinance and paint schemes I need to put onto this thing, feel free to email any suggestions ;)

Recieved Feedback:

Aymiee : N/A ::: I currently learning how to fly and was interested in painting and modeling airplanes, but I am unable to find good tutorials on this subject. I am very very very new to Blender and Maya. I love your site!! So detailed and lifelike. Would you be able to offer me some tutorials?

Ike : N/A ::: Fantastic modeling!!! You modeled it in Max 5.1? -- Where can we find turorials on creating the level of detail you create in your models? Your edges and details are sharp and accurate. Do you use the vertex weighting to get that level of detail and edge presision? Just point me in the right direction.

SMR : N/A ::: Dear ,I'm an aviation artist and loking for tutorials of 3d aeromodeling. -- I found your work amazing and interesting as I'm a beginner in Maya.I need some help from a person like you because of my passion of 3d aviation modeling. -- If possible,kindly send me some tutorials of any aircraft built in Maya with details because I want to be aviation modeller in the future.Please help me if possible.

hossein : N/A :::

safakon : N/A ::: cool work. but where is avionics, weapons ? :)

Asim : N/A ::: hi, -- -- u have done sonting out of this world. i really liked ur work -- keep it up. -- -- regards

Yongjun Seo : N/A ::: Hey~ Oops~! I have never seen the work which is better than mine.~ huk! -_-;; -- It was just kidding. I'm Korean. -- I like this work very much~ Isn't there another works of NAVY fighters? I like F-14 Tomcat. I would like to see tomcat model. -- Anyway, You're best man!

hyun ho sung : N/A ::: thank

149.123.12.85 : N/A ::: "This D version is primarily built for a SFX sequence I'm working on where 2 of them will perform maneuvers and deliver ordinance onto a target." -- -- you have too much talent for this crap

SHUJAAT ALI : N/A ::: Dear ,I'm an aviation artist and loking for tutorials of 3d aeromodeling. -- I found your work amazing and interesting as I'm a beginner in 3d max.I need some help from a person like you because of my passion of 3d aviation modeling. -- If possible,kindly send me some tutorials of any aircraft built in 3d max with details because I want to be aviation modeller in the future.Please help me if possible. -- Thanks. -- Shujaat -- The Middle East

Gary Vennie : http://myimaginarium.com ::: Excellent! One thing missing, though, are the formation lights. -- Can't wait to see how you texture this.

Fong : N/A ::: Nice work! Teach that to me:-)

Bert Dol : N/A ::: Geeeez, nicely done!! You have got a good eye for details. The model looks outstanding! Can't wait to see it in a proper scene or short movie :-))

joker : N/A ::: wow....cccoooolll work !!! -- ciao !

RipTech : N/A ::: ey ey DF! that's sweet ;)

: N/A ::: Good detailed work; all you need now is a good scene to put it on

Rich : N/A ::: Very very nice, even untextured as it is, it already looks better and more detailed than models from Viewpoint or Infographica

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