NZFF

Posted: **Sun Jul 04, 2010 5:10 am**

Hi, folks!

Following a proposal by mavman, I'm currently on this repaint of the Rockwell Turbo Commander 690 for the awesome freeware model by Veneaviones:

Here's the real one:

http://www.myaviation.net/search/photo_sea...&size=large

As you can see, it's still early status, but I think the hardest part of fiddling with the fin logo is done...

Cheers,
Markus.

Posted: **Sun Jul 04, 2010 9:50 am**

Looking good! Can't wait!

Posted: **Sun Jul 04, 2010 1:06 pm**

Markus , Very surprised you did not use another of Milton,s wonderful works

, not the same type but a '680 Super '

Posted: **Mon Jul 05, 2010 12:24 am**

Ian, I'd usually prefer a "Sir Milton" model over anything else, but this 690 model just is the right one for this repaint.
And although the Veneaviones repaint policy is quite restrictive (upload exclusively to AVSIM), the model and its paint kit was just too tempting for me...

I'm still open for any suggestion concerning Milton Shupe's piston-driven Aero Commanders!

Current status:

Those tapering curved lines really are a challenge...

Posted: **Mon Jul 05, 2010 12:31 am**

Markus , I knew ya say that , off recent was chat with .. the not spilling a drop of tea , Your little piece off work , Just Fantastic

Posted: **Mon Jul 05, 2010 4:08 am**

Thanks, Ian.

It's done!
Just finished the upload to AVSIM.

Let's hope the AVSIM library managers won't screw up my upload, as I'm not allowed to upload it anywhere else...

Cheers,
Markus.

Posted: **Mon Jul 05, 2010 10:14 am**

Thanks again Markus, your repaints are stunning!

The same company also has an Aero Commander 680 (although it is up for sale on Trademe). It's got a nice new paintjob without the main Aerial Mapping titles. Would be a nice toy if I had a spare coin or 3!!
These are the only recent pictures i could find (courtesy of trademe).

I'm sure this would look great on Milton's model!

Posted: **Mon Jul 05, 2010 10:28 am**

Nice repaint Markus on a nice model!

Incidentially Aerial Mapping operate (since 1964!) an Aero Commander 680F (ZK-CDK) which would suit Milton's Aero Commnader...cant find a decent photo of it though

Edit: haha beat me to it Mavman..great find on the pictures.

Posted: **Mon Jul 05, 2010 1:27 pm**

With all that camera gear im guessing , maybe we should buy it

Posted: **Mon Jul 05, 2010 8:46 pm**

Heck!
This ZK-CDK carries even more curved tapering lines - thanks a lot!

But how could I resist?
It sure looks nice.

And because it's a product by the Shupe Company, I'll buy it!

What does the line beneath the pilot's side window read?
"Matariki"?

Let's see if I can get it done before the real one gets sold...

Posted: **Mon Jul 05, 2010 9:11 pm**

Aaaah - found it out on my own:

QUOTE

The company's third aircraft, ZK-CDK started survey in 1964. Named 'Matariki' in 1967, this Aero Commander 680F provided an operating ceiling of 25,000ft - treble the camera to ground clearance of the Beechcraft in the high country and 20 knots faster. This aircraft was overhauled in 2003 after a year of 'retirement' and still provides a valuable survey platform for the company.[/quote]
http://www.nzam.com/article.asp?id=history

But look what I've found searching for further pics of CDK:
http://www.wings.net.nz/aerialmap.html

Doesn't this Beech AT-11 Kansan look awesome too?
And because Milton is still working on this D18S derivate, there might be a chance for a civilian repaint of this bomber's trainer ...

NZFF

Coming up: Aero Turbo Commander