AF380 Posted March 28, 2014 Report Posted March 28, 2014 Since the 787 is going to be released as a one paint per plane style thing, yes, we will only make real liveries as they are unveiled (because we need to take into account the location of window plugs, new cabin configs etc... when we release each airline's 787. We'll also release a blank jet for the -8 and the -9, though we'd encourage painters NOT to paint planes that have been unveiled, because chances we're already working on itok excellent, so basically only liveries that are currently flying right now, correct?
Michael_Chang Posted March 29, 2014 Author Report Posted March 29, 2014 ok excellent, so basically only liveries that are currently flying right now, correct? yup
Michael_Chang Posted March 29, 2014 Author Report Posted March 29, 2014 Normal mapping for the fuselage is now complete! Matthew Huerta, our talented painter made the gorgeous maps you see on the belly 6
jonrd463 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Posted March 29, 2014 That normal mapping looks fantastic, but I have to point something out... and I hate to do this because it's not a criticism of the artwork itself. The 787 uses a semi-monococque composite construction for the fuselage, including the nose. The real plane doesn't have near as many fasteners as your model shows, which is part of the weight saving scheme of the design. Again, the artwork itself is beautiful, but the representation isn't entirely realistic.
Michael_Chang Posted March 29, 2014 Author Report Posted March 29, 2014 The rivet locations are based on the "naked" design of the plane, no fasteners are out of place here. 1
Michael_Chang Posted March 29, 2014 Author Report Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) Two more paints from Matt! This makes 3 paints this week! WOW! Edited March 29, 2014 by Michael_Chang 4
GrahamH Posted March 29, 2014 Report Posted March 29, 2014 Fantastic work Michael. These last few posts here have forced me to come out of "hiding". Over the last little while my opinion of your work has changed radically. I want to apologize for some nasty things I may have said in the past. I'm sure it goes without saying, but the advanced mapping will be applied to the wings and engines down the road, correct?
Michael_Chang Posted March 29, 2014 Author Report Posted March 29, 2014 Fantastic work Michael. These last few posts here have forced me to come out of "hiding". Over the last little while my opinion of your work has changed radically. I want to apologize for some nasty things I may have said in the past. I'm sure it goes without saying, but the advanced mapping will be applied to the wings and engines down the road, correct? yup
jonrd463 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Posted March 29, 2014 The rivet locations are based on the "naked" design of the plane, no fasteners are out of place here. Well, this is embarrassing. Would you believe I work for Boeing? Though not on the 787 directly, so I don't get to see them in progress. I guess I was basing my observations on the fact that fasteners don't dimple into composite material like they do in aluminum when countersunk, making for a smoother aerodynamic surface once paint/clear coat is applied. Carry on.
Michael_Chang Posted March 29, 2014 Author Report Posted March 29, 2014 Well, this is embarrassing. Would you believe I work for Boeing? Though not on the 787 directly, so I don't get to see them in progress. I guess I was basing my observations on the fact that fasteners don't dimple into composite material like they do in aluminum when countersunk, making for a smoother aerodynamic surface once paint/clear coat is applied. Carry on. there's dimples, but yeah, they're not as obvious as my own. When the paint gets applied, it goes into the dimples so they're still a little visible, then I modified it to simulate several hundred cycles in the air, once the carbon has been stretched and pocked a bit
Chuck2 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) Two more paints from Matt! This makes 3 paints this week! WOW! AMAZING!!! Is there any progress on the interior of that United 787 or the AC 787? I just was on one for united and wanted to compare, though I'm sure it is nearly right on if not perfect! Next thing you know you will have a way to be able to "dim" the windows as on the real plane Keep up the crazy awesome work! I can't wait to fly this baby...granted she's really not a baby...just...never mind Edited March 29, 2014 by Chuck2
captainamerican Posted March 29, 2014 Report Posted March 29, 2014 Looks very promising. Can't wait to fly this plane. How's the flight model looking?
captainamerican Posted March 29, 2014 Report Posted March 29, 2014 Looks very promising. Can't wait to fly this plane. How's the flight model looking?
nascar99 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) Great Air Canada paint scheme Michael! Can you make a version of this Air Canada livery with the registration C-GHPQ as that is the reg. for their first 787? Can't wait until July, when Air Canada gets their first 787's. AC gets their first 787 in the next few weeks. Enters service on domestic Canadian routes sometime in April. Edited March 29, 2014 by nascar99
Michael_Chang Posted March 29, 2014 Author Report Posted March 29, 2014 Great Air Canada paint scheme Michael! Can you make a version of this Air Canada livery with the registration C-GHPQ as that is the reg. for their first 787? AC gets their first 787 in the next few weeks. Enters service on domestic Canadian routes sometime in April. a friend of mine has already finished training on the 787, says he'll be flying it to tel aviv
nascar99 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Posted March 29, 2014 a friend of mine has already finished training on the 787, says he'll be flying it to tel avivYour friend has a great job! I think the service to Tel Aviv starts in July. I heard it will start flying routes like YYZ-LHR, YYZ-YUL, and YYZ-YVR this spring to allow any issues to be ironed out.
SwissCyul Posted March 29, 2014 Report Posted March 29, 2014 AC gets their first 787 in the next few weeks. Enters service on domestic Canadian routes sometime in April. Great!!! I thought it would be delivered in July… But the earlier the better!!!!
Orcair Posted March 29, 2014 Report Posted March 29, 2014 Apparently certification of the 787 is delayed for AC, Transport Canada wants more testing done on the out-facing J seats.
Michael_Chang Posted April 2, 2014 Author Report Posted April 2, 2014 Courtesy of EPORT aviation Graphics. 5
Darius Alexander Posted April 2, 2014 Report Posted April 2, 2014 Have you started the British Airways 787 yet? That's the best looking livery on it in my opinion.
CngDelta757 Posted April 2, 2014 Report Posted April 2, 2014 Have you started the British Airways 787 yet? That's the best looking livery on it in my opinion. I am working on it right now, all I have to do is alignment with the tail/fuselage and it should pretty much be done. Expecting it to be completed later today.
Darius Alexander Posted April 4, 2014 Report Posted April 4, 2014 This looks just as good as the Quality Wings 787's exterior textures if not better.
79carboy Posted April 4, 2014 Report Posted April 4, 2014 Wow, looks AMAZING. Love the AeroMexico livery!
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