The external model is now being textured, and I’ll let the screenshots speak for themselves.
The cockpit is progressing nicely as well. Most of the gauge faces are now textured, with everything needed for systems development in place.
On the systems side: Electrical is about 95% complete. What’s left are the circuits that power and control other incomplete systems, such as radios and lighting.
The fuel system is fully complete.
The hydraulic system is around 80% complete. The remaining work mostly relates to flaps, landing gear, and spoilers. I’ll be tackling those once I start implementing the exterior animations on the textured model.
The next major system to take on is pneumatics. This is a big one, as it handles all four engine start methods available on the ground: low pressure air, bleed air, turbine compressor air, and high pressure air. It also drives the cabin pressurization and temperature simulation.
There’s still plenty of work to do, but it’s starting to feel like a complete aircraft rather than a collection of models and systems. We will be sharing pictures more frequently as the exterior texturing progresses.
