Re: FD Aircraft 21
Posted: February 2nd, 2025, 10:33 am
Hey everyone, it's been awhile. After years, I noticed that my original V-22 drawing was 5 pixels too long and 3 pixels too high. I realized this after bouncing the actual dimensions of the physical aircraft with that of the FD scale reference 22.093 pixels : 1 meter ratio. I also noticed that the despite that, the dimensions of the fuselage itself were off too with it being too tall relative to the bottom of the fuselage. I also noticed that the crew door aways appeared too wide, and found that it was. I had previously used what was available to me on google, but seeing as I have more access to other reputable resources outside of the public domain, I was able to fix those issues. Though many may have not noticed, or dug too deep into it, I always wanted to provide the best representation of this aircraft on the FD scale forum and deep down I always felt that I hadn't.
I am the resident V-22 expert as you may all know, so I felt as if I had to uphold that claim. I have worked on the V-22 platform as a US Marine Corps MV-22 Avioinic Technician and Enlisted Aircrewman from 2008-2020, and now working for Boeing from 2020-present. With Boeing, I have worked on the CV-22 as an Overhaul and Retroit Technician, an MV-22 Modification Installation Technician, and now as a CMV-22 Field Service Representative. I would like to think I know a little bit or two about this platfrom.
Regarding this new drawing, I have included panels that were not present on my original, as well as added details such as rivet points and panel screws. I also updated the location of the pivot point of the nacelle to better refect the correct location of the nacelle relative to 90-0 degree points. I also updated the framing aroung the pilot side window as I always felt the the original always looked too thick with the black outlines. Either way, I know it is difficult to accurately translate a real 3D aircraft into a 2D pixellated rendering, but I did my best with this one. I spent many frustrating days meticulously drawing this from scratch, so I hope you enjoy.
And don't worry, I do plan on including the CV, CMV, and Japanese variants in the new future, to include an updated pre-production and HMX-1 variant and a few with minor modifications unique to specific BuNo. And tail arts, since I know you all love those. I saw some reposted some of my original drawing with tailart, but seeing as the aircraft are repainted during its Planned Maintenance Interval (PMI), the tail art are removed and eventually repainted by the specific unit.
Please let me know what you think. I am happy to be back.
I am the resident V-22 expert as you may all know, so I felt as if I had to uphold that claim. I have worked on the V-22 platform as a US Marine Corps MV-22 Avioinic Technician and Enlisted Aircrewman from 2008-2020, and now working for Boeing from 2020-present. With Boeing, I have worked on the CV-22 as an Overhaul and Retroit Technician, an MV-22 Modification Installation Technician, and now as a CMV-22 Field Service Representative. I would like to think I know a little bit or two about this platfrom.
Regarding this new drawing, I have included panels that were not present on my original, as well as added details such as rivet points and panel screws. I also updated the location of the pivot point of the nacelle to better refect the correct location of the nacelle relative to 90-0 degree points. I also updated the framing aroung the pilot side window as I always felt the the original always looked too thick with the black outlines. Either way, I know it is difficult to accurately translate a real 3D aircraft into a 2D pixellated rendering, but I did my best with this one. I spent many frustrating days meticulously drawing this from scratch, so I hope you enjoy.
And don't worry, I do plan on including the CV, CMV, and Japanese variants in the new future, to include an updated pre-production and HMX-1 variant and a few with minor modifications unique to specific BuNo. And tail arts, since I know you all love those. I saw some reposted some of my original drawing with tailart, but seeing as the aircraft are repainted during its Planned Maintenance Interval (PMI), the tail art are removed and eventually repainted by the specific unit.
Please let me know what you think. I am happy to be back.
