Brilliantly detailed work as ever sir - why have I not seen this thread before…
Cheers, Clock.
most important is to have fun with blender
thanks
happy cl
US WWII
M3 Infrared sniper scope
This was a very secret project and it was not used in EU theater
only at the end of WWII on Okinawa island battle.
Max Distance was around 100 yards
It was still bulky and difficult to carry and use in the field
Happy cl
Nice work Ricky. It’d be nice to see some scratch masks on some of the metal, so even though they are mostly new they look used (and loved.)
I’m experimenting with many different material
will try to use some scratches and good colors shaders
but a bit more difficult to get nice renders
thanks for comments &
happy cl
here is another material with some scratches
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First Helicopters in WWII
From a practical standpoint, however, helicopters were too new and immature of a technology, and only a few were built and utilized in small numbers. They had no measurable effect in WW2.
Focke-Achgelis_Fa_223 Drache
First German low production helicopter
about 20 units built and only 10 sent to the field.
Crew: 2 Capacity: 4 passengers
Dim = L = 12.25m H = 4.36m Wings = 24.5m
Powerplant: 1 × BMW Bramo 323D-2 nine-cylinder radial, 750 kW (1,000 hp) (take-off)
Max takeoff weight: 4,315 kg (9,513 lb)
Maximum speed: 176 km/h Cruising speed: 134 km/h
Service ceiling: 4,875 m
happy cl
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sikorsky R4 helicoptere
First US mediun production about 100 units in Sep 1944.
But never used in the EU theather.
A few were used in the Pacific theater toward end of WWII.
Crew: 1 Capacity: 1 passengers
Dim = L = 10.2m H = 3.86m Wings = 11.5m
Powerplant: 1 × Warner R-550 piston, 200 hp (149 kW)
Max takeoff weight: 1,170 kg
Maximum speed: 120 km/h Cruising speed: 105 km/h
Service ceiling: 2400 m
tried to do the rotor with only one iso reference drawing.
happy cl
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that is some great texturing…
not really more simple but effective to show the models
was not making high res realist anyway
more like a prop to be used later on in a more complex scene with many other objects
thanks
happy cl
Reopening for continued progress. 
Thanks to Vilesyn
happy bl
colossal amount of work ! that’s pretty awesome !
Thanks for the comments
I have other models coming soon this week
and later too
happy cl
Why does this thread and therefore Ricky’s work here, not have 5 stars? It should have, such detailed and accurate modelling, I do not understand why it is not top rated.
Keep up the EXCELLENT work!
Cheers, Clock.
agree ! 5 stars from me 