Some Dora-9 Progress Shots

***Mathias*** · December 4th, 2012, 05:37

Hey AusWilko,

let's put it this way:
It's not so close to release that you would have to look for the jacket to leave the house for shopping.
Still some weeks away.

**AusWilko** · December 4th, 2012, 11:33

Cheers for that Mathias,

It's all good, I am 100% certain it will be outstanding when it comes and well worth the wait :salute:

**skyhawka4m** · December 4th, 2012, 13:08

Hey was it you guys who were also doing the HE-51? Wat ever happened to that one?

***Mathias*** · December 5th, 2012, 00:33

That would be Craig's of Classic Wings He51 that is being painted by Huub.
Waiting for this one myself. :-)

**AusWilko** · December 16th, 2012, 04:12

Resisted all xmas specials and F111 releases and saving my money for this, very hard but I am sure worth it

**YoYo** · December 16th, 2012, 10:13

@Mathias!

Maybe not a Dora but YouTube waits for Your Focke Wulf too!

**AusWilko** · January 10th, 2013, 15:27

Rise into the light

Just inquiring where this is up to these days, not pushing, just wondering is all :salute:

***Mathias*** · January 11th, 2013, 01:48

Hey guys,

sorry, missed those last few post because we're hard at work.:salute:
Still a couple of weeks away from release but I hope you'll find the result worth the wait.
Thanks!

**AusWilko** · January 11th, 2013, 02:00

I am certain it will be well worth it

***Sundog*** · January 11th, 2013, 16:02

Yeah, it will definitely be worth the wait. Don't rush it, but please hurry up.

Just kidding, make sure you guys take all of the time you need. I know it's/they're going to be a great addition to the hanger.

**SADT** · January 13th, 2013, 16:09

Hi Mathias,

Will you be implementing the 2 or 3 speed (Depending on the model) supercharger? Or was this controlled by the "Kommandogerat" computer? Will GM-1 be available for short periods of boosting?

Craig.

**Marvin Carter** · January 13th, 2013, 19:06

Ich habe immer dieses Flugzeug geliebt!!! Did I say it right?

***Mathias*** · January 18th, 2013, 05:50

Hey Sadt, yes, the two or three stage loader (depending on subversion) was controlled by the Motorbediengerät how the thing was called at Junkers and it will be implemented as well as GM-1.

@Marv: Perfect, brother! :salute:

***Mathias*** · January 30th, 2013, 02:39

Little update from the Ta152 construction hangar.
We're closing in on final with the cockpit developement (the exterior is allready complete).
Just a few little bits on the side consoles to do and some texture/shader tweaking and we're off doing the final code bits, testing and handbook typing. :-)

The Ta152 pit looks similar to the previous versions at first glance but it's really an almost complete rebuild.
You can see a number of the cockpit surfaces have been substituted with wood due to shortages in metal, and there's a number of changes owing the pressurized cabin requirements. More details on that can be read in the handbook in due time. :mrgreen:

***Yossarian1943*** · January 30th, 2013, 02:44

Looks fantastic!

**roger-wilco-66** · January 30th, 2013, 03:27

Art !

**Bomber_12th** · January 30th, 2013, 08:03

Absolutely exceptional, Mathias! I love the authentic detail of the wood panels being substituted in for the metal panels, and the fine textured hints that allow you to see that. When work is as authentic and detailed as this (the same goes for Flight Replica's work as well), it's viewing history recreated - like virtually taking a peak into a time capsule aircraft at the Smithsonian (that you can fly!).

**Mach3DS** · January 30th, 2013, 08:28

Well said John, that goes for your creations as well. If anyone is in the neighborhood, the Paul Allen Historical Flight Center located on Paine field Everett, WA (KPAE) houses some of the most complete flyable aircraft in the world. They also have a Ta-152 if I'm not mistaken. It's restored to flight worthy condition but almost never flown because of it's so rare. IIRC I was told that even on it's test "flight" it didn't actually fly. The pilot simply raised it off the ground and then set it back down immediately. They do have an 'A' model that does fly along with their Bf-109. They also have the only flyable IL-2 in the U.S. I had the privilege of being there on the day of it's 5 test flight and captured some photos and video of the engine shut down and subsequent tug back into the museum. Another wonderful thing about the museum is that it smells just like an active hangar...because it is! all the displays are temporary barricaded and all aircraft that are currently flying have oil pans under them and mechanics are actively working on aircraft while you are there. It's one of the most interesting places to visit truly. I was able to see the IL-2 pre reegining, and then came back and was able to see it fly. Truly remarkable!

http://www.flyingheritage.com/Templa...px?contentId=1

Ok, not a true Ta-152, it's a FW-190D-13....but close!

still a beauty!

One Edit...seems I was mistaken, about this one. It's close to flyable Condition. The nice thing is that when you visit the museum you can opt to have a guided tour with a personal guide, and they will tell you about each aircraft and the stories about the specific aircraft in the museum. I must have been thinking of another airplane in the fleet...at any rate, extremely rare, and very beautiful aircraft that Dora.

***Mathias*** · January 30th, 2013, 08:46

Thanks guys!

John, thank you kindly!
Yeah, making something like a believable plywood was quite challenging, but I think it turned out quite well.

Rick, if you go some pages back in this thread you'll find this particular D-13 in three different states during it's life, in Luftwaffe service, post capture and how it's on display today.

You're looking at game textures btw ex spec map, means there's a lot more dynamics going on in FSX than you see in those quick renders.

**Flyboy208** · January 30th, 2013, 08:55

Originally Posted by 000rick000

Well said John, that goes for your creations as well. If anyone is in the neighborhood, the Paul Allen Historical Flight Center located on Paine field Everett, WA (KPAE) houses some of the most complete flyable aircraft in the world. They also have a Ta-152 if I'm not mistaken. It's restored to flight worthy condition but almost never flown because of it's so rare. IIRC I was told that even on it's test "flight" it didn't actually fly. The pilot simply raised it off the ground and then set it back down immediately. They do have an 'A' model that does fly along with their Bf-109. They also have the only flyable IL-2 in the U.S. I had the privilege of being there on the day of it's 5 test flight and captured some photos and video of the engine shut down and subsequent tug back into the museum. Another wonderful thing about the museum is that it smells just like an active hangar...because it is! all the displays are temporary barricaded and all aircraft that are currently flying have oil pans under them and mechanics are actively working on aircraft while you are there. It's one of the most interesting places to visit truly. I was able to see the IL-2 pre reegining, and then came back and was able to see it fly. Truly remarkable!

http://www.flyingheritage.com/Templa...px?contentId=1

Ok, not a true Ta-152, it's a FW-190D-13....but close!

still a beauty!

I am going to The Flying Heritage Collection this Spring, will be sure to take many pictures .... Mike

By the way, looking absolutely fantastic Mathias ...

**Chunk** · January 30th, 2013, 09:52

The Flying Heritage Collection is AMAZING!

Mathias, this work is absolutely stunning! I can't wait to add this to the hangar immediately upon release.