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Is there another Messer Bf 109 Warplane in the store?

BendinggrassBendinggrass Posts: 1,385
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It might have gone by a different name, perhaps Me 109.

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  • FSMCDesignsFSMCDesigns Posts: 12,855

    yes, one by Predatron and one by DarkEdgeDesign

    https://www.daz3d.com/bf109-fighter

    https://www.daz3d.com/messer-bf-109-warplane

     

  • BendinggrassBendinggrass Posts: 1,385

    Thanks. The new one is beautiful, https://www.daz3d.com/messer-bf-109-warplane, but with so few airplanes in the store, something different might have been a better help in making images.

  • Ricochet180Ricochet180 Posts: 39

    The description on this one just ends up *bugging* me. Mind you, some is familiarity - I'm a bit of an airplane nut. Shapewise, it looks pretty good.

    Presentation-wise, there are things that make me go "If s/he didn't take care here, did they take care in the model?" (I'm not actually *questioning* this here, to be clear, I'm just reporting how I reacted.) Specifically, "Forrest" is a surname, "Forest" is a wooded area. And labeling flaps "Air brakes" made the (again) airplane nut in me cringe. A few minutes of text editing will make a better impression.

    Again, not really criticizing the *model,* which looks pretty decent to me and is under consideration.

    As far as "multiple 109s?" I'd have to unpack references to double check, but this new one looks like a later variant (given the unbraced tail and rounded wingtips.) I wish it had a canopy option for the later, less-braced Erla Haube canopy. (It's a distinct physical difference, though not all later models had specifically one versus the other.) Honestly, there are so many "lumps-and-bumps" for variants and subvariants it could keep someone modding the models for a while.

  • maikdeckermaikdecker Posts: 3,037
    Ricochet180 said:

    The description on this one just ends up *bugging* me. Mind you, some is familiarity - I'm a bit of an airplane nut. Shapewise, it looks pretty good.

    It's the small things.. like the "Capt. Spengler" writing below the canopy.. and the post-WWII german flag on the pilot's suit for example...

  • jedijuddjedijudd Posts: 606

    It looks great but the captain spengler and lack of insignias kind of bugs me

  • Philippi_ChildPhilippi_Child Posts: 673

    Npt to take away from the vendor but Bazze has a wonderful planes on his free site.

     

    http://www.colacola.se/map_1.htm

     

  • fastbike1fastbike1 Posts: 4,082

     Predatron's version is a pretty good 109E. Telltales are the square wingtips and the step on the cowling behind the prop. 

    Ricochet180 said:

    The description on this one just ends up *bugging* me. Mind you, some is familiarity - I'm a bit of an airplane nut. Shapewise, it looks pretty good.

    Presentation-wise, there are things that make me go "If s/he didn't take care here, did they take care in the model?" (I'm not actually *questioning* this here, to be clear, I'm just reporting how I reacted.) Specifically, "Forrest" is a surname, "Forest" is a wooded area. And labeling flaps "Air brakes" made the (again) airplane nut in me cringe. A few minutes of text editing will make a better impression.

    Again, not really criticizing the *model,* which looks pretty decent to me and is under consideration.

    As far as "multiple 109s?" I'd have to unpack references to double check, but this new one looks like a later variant (given the unbraced tail and rounded wingtips.) I wish it had a canopy option for the later, less-braced Erla Haube canopy. (It's a distinct physical difference, though not all later models had specifically one versus the other.) Honestly, there are so many "lumps-and-bumps" for variants and subvariants it could keep someone modding the models for a while.

     

  • DarkEdgeDesignDarkEdgeDesign Posts: 489
    edited December 2019
    Thanks for your interest. Omitting the historical German warplane insignias was a decision made by Daz staff. Sorry if the text editing wasn't correct...I'm trying!! :) The differences are many imo. *cough cockpit detailing cough* but Predatron has a fine model too! Spangler was my fault. *kicks dirt*
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  • DarkEdgeDesignDarkEdgeDesign Posts: 489
    There should have been a note in the Read-me's in regards to the insigniass. I included fuselage and wing UV's in the texture folder so you can add your own.
  • The Blurst of TimesThe Blurst of Times Posts: 2,410
    DarkEdgeDesign said:
    Thanks for your interest. Omitting the historical German warplane insignias was a decision made by Daz staff. Sorry if the text editing wasn't correct...I'm trying!! :) The differences are many imo. *cough cockpit detailing cough* Spangler was my fault. *kicks dirt*

    I can understand the rationale for avoiding strictly accurate Third Reich iconography in the textures. It might offend people, and also could be illegal in certain countries.

    If such artwork could be provided elsewhere (DeviantArt, sharecg, or the like), that might enhance the marketability of this product.

    Can't have enough sweet fighter planes IMO.

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