FU24 Fletcher

[deaneb]

The model is finished with just a few tweaks and tests to go. I hope to release it later this week. A paint kit with in PSP format with layers for easy painting will be released as well.

A few more screenies of the Fletcher all taken in FSX .................

Wanganui Aero Work. I flew in EMC when it was with Rangitikei Air Services


VC. All switches etc fully clickable.


VC Left side


VC right side


Phoenix Aviation - dirty like a Fletcher should be !!


Ready to start for a days work


Shut down


Flyby for the camera. Note this shot has been cropped to size, but not resized so its exactly how it appears on my screen.


The model contains more detail and polygons for the VC than the external model. To my knowledge it is one of the first NZ aircraft to be made for FSX. It should also be fully compatible with FS9. Features-

- Full animation including rolling wheels, oleos, hopper outlet, hopper lid where fitted.
- Fully working VC - some custom gauges and all switches and levers mouse clickable.
- Topdressing effect.

There won't be - a 2D panel or GPS

All you budding ag pilots are going have a great time with this one. To quote Toprob who has had the honour of flying already "it's amazing how much peverse pleasure you can get from top dressing built-up areas..."

Deane

[Naki]

Wow awesome - can't wait! - that VC certainly looks sweet

[JonARNZ]

Brilliant!!

[Ian Warren]

DAMM ! .. or .. nah U bloody Ripper , LOOKS FANTASTIC! .. .. Debut for Forum Field Airshow maybe


WHICKED Deane ! I'm Guessin another International HIT! for ya

[AlisterC]

Wow that is awesome!

[Charl]

Well it certainly is a bumper month for the NZFF faithful!
Cannot wait.

[firefly]

Looks fantastic Deane!

[hinch]

fantastic. one to add to the freeware focus blog on my new site.

[Timmo]

Deane- Awesome stuff mate....and thanks so much for making it!
Look forward to flying it

[Mike M]

Very Nice

Can't Wait!!!!

[kimz28]

WOW I would have paid money for that, now we need some farm scenery to go with it....

[chopper_nut]

Looks fantastic, what about sounds??

[Timmo]

I usually cant hear the sounds over the noises i make with my mouth.....

Brrrrrmmmmmmmmm........dugga dugga dugga

[deaneb]

Looks fantastic, what about sounds??

At this stage I have gone for the default FSX Beaver sound. It is the closest I have heard to the Fletchers 8 thumping cylinders. The prop noise sounds right too.
Unless somebody knows of a better sound pack ??

All the sound files will be included (for those non FSX users).

Deane

[ardypilot]

She looks stunning Deane.

What scenery were the first shots taken at? They don't look like default FSX to me.

[deaneb]

She looks stunning Deane.

What scenery were the first shots taken at? They don't look like default FSX to me.

Shots were taken over Robins Taranaki scenery. The hangars are Hawera, from a scenery project I started last year and hope to finish. Just waiting to understand more about FSX

Deane

[ZK-Brock]

Awesome Deane, I saw one of these topdressing today, didn't see it very close though

[chopper_nut]

Its been a while since Ive seen the ole 950 in action, most of the ones you see working now are turbine powered. Not the same really. Any plans to do any earlier models or turbine powered machines?

[deaneb]

Its been a while since Ive seen the ole 950 in action, most of the ones you see working now are turbine powered. Not the same really. Any plans to do any earlier models or turbine powered machines?

The next model will be the Walter turbine conversion, as this should not be too much additional work to the current model. After that the Cresco, which will require a lot more work.

As for older Fletchers, I'm not sure as I am really focusing on current aircraft. Having said that, I might pay homage to ZK-BDS, the prototype built in the States in 1954, with an open cockpit and 225 hp engine.
BDS was still flying (with a walter turbine) until 2003 when it was damaged badly in a crash.

Deane

[smithcorp]

Awesome news - can't wait!