Aircraft in Pixels 2 | Albatros D.V

Devlog

• New Asset Roundup
  February 03, 2023 by Bo Monroe

  It's been a long time since I've posted an update to this project -- I had been hammering away at major asset upgrades and then the pandemic came along and turned life upside down. I've put together a... Continue reading
• Hey Big Spandau! (Spandau a little time with me...)
  March 13, 2021 by Bo Monroe

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  The re-modeling job of the lMG 08/15 "Spandau" machine gun for the Albatros D.V (and other German fighters to come later to Aircraft in Pixels) is complete. To get an idea of how far this has come, ta... Continue reading

  
• Time for a Revolution ... Counter!
  March 03, 2021 by Bo Monroe

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  One of the many cockpit details that have heretofore been AWOL is the tachometer, or rev counter, or as it is called in German, the Drehzahlmesser . These came in a variety of shapes and sizes, but th... Continue reading

  
• The factory is back to work
  February 26, 2021 by Bo Monroe

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  The first new parts are rolling off the assembl... er... out of Maya and are ready to be incorporated in the game. Namely the rear gun bracket which I really botched the first time around. The new bra... Continue reading

  
• A Long Time Between Drinks!
  February 22, 2021 by Bo Monroe

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  This is just a short post to say this project is still alive! I've had to put it aside for more months than I'd like in order to attend to other work. The features announced in previous posts are stil... Continue reading
• Albatros D.V Upper Wing Framework
  June 19, 2019 by Bo Monroe

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  A quick update -- the Albatros top wing framework modeling is largely complete. A few details remain and then it goes to the paint shop. This represents not quite the last, but one of the biggest task... Continue reading

  
• Aircraft in Pixels is growing!
  June 14, 2019 by Bo Monroe

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  Work continues furiously on four major areas of Aircraft in Pixels: User configurable material properties Finalization of the Albatros D.V/a model geometry An all new "Museum" style photo sweep image... Continue reading

  
• The Slog Continues...
  June 01, 2019 by Bo Monroe

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  The next update to Aircraft in Pixels / Albatros D.V will bring a slew of new features, the most exciting of which is probably the customizable project materials that will form the basis of your Albat... Continue reading

  
• Sneak Peak: Custom Wood Paneling
  April 16, 2019 by Bo Monroe

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  It's been a while since the last update, partly because the features that are planned for the next release can't really be added incrementally. In the meantime, here's a sneak peek at some of the func... Continue reading

  
• Version 0.1.8: Hotfix
  March 23, 2019 by Bo Monroe

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  Version 0.1.8 Hotfix Fixes Missing masks for "Strähle" project replaced Partial projects were not appearing correctly in photo studio, this is fixed Additions Dialog added to inform user where screen... Continue reading
• V.0.1.7: A Spandau Ballet?
  March 20, 2019 by Bo Monroe

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  This update is almost entirely a content update concentrating on the 3D artwork of the Albatros D.V/a model, and it's a big one. Here's a quick rundown of what's been added: New Parts Radiator pipes O... Continue reading

  
• Version 0.1.6: Bavarians!
  March 06, 2019 by Bo Monroe

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  Version 0.1.6 brings masks and decals for the Jasta 76b Rautenflagge tailed Albatros flown by 17 victory ace Hans Böhning. There are a number of other small enhancements as well -- simulated spinning... Continue reading

  
• Version 0.1.5: Blueprints, parts
  March 04, 2019 by Bo Monroe

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  The latest update to Aircraft in Pixels | Albatros D.V brings dozens of new parts and eight new assembly steps, as I continue to flesh out the content for this title. Each assembly step is now precede... Continue reading

  
• Version 0.1.3 -- new cockpit details
  February 21, 2019 by Bo Monroe

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  Today's update brings the highly detailed fuel control panel, so distinctive to the cockpit of Albatros fighters, to the model. The panel consists of 40 separate parts, which you will assemble over th... Continue reading
• Version 0.1.0 : Stash, Bench & Shelf
  February 13, 2019 by Bo Monroe

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  Today's update focuses completely on the life of your virtual model kit project, from stash to shelf: Stash: Here is where all new projects are started. In the future you will be able to expand your s... Continue reading

  
• Version 0.0.12 Update
  February 08, 2019 by Bo Monroe

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  Here's a quick rundown of what's new in 0.0.12 UI Tweaks: All activity screens now have help settings and hamburger menu for basic navigation More Control over settings: All activity screens now allow... Continue reading

  
• Version 0.0.8 Update -- Photo Studio and More
  February 06, 2019 by Bo Monroe

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  Lots of great additions with today's update, 0.0.8. First, the boring stuff -- I have eliminated all the places where "you can't get there from here" without quitting and restarting. All the main int... Continue reading

  
• Version 0.0.7 Update
  February 05, 2019 by Bo Monroe

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  I was able to find some time to implement much of the paint mixing and inventory system. These enhancements are now live with the latest patch (0.0.7). The paint shelf now scrolls left and right to a... Continue reading

  
• Near term roadmap
  February 04, 2019 by Bo Monroe

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  Just a quick update on what I'm working on for the next update to Aircraft in Pixels. My development philosophy is always to try to address the worst / most glaring problems first, whether they be bug... Continue reading
• Version 0.0.6 Update
  February 03, 2019 by Bo Monroe

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  Version 0.0.6 went up last night. Here is a summary of what's new and changed: • Isolated scrap view for lower fuselage and struts. There is a new 2D painting view that isolates a number of parts... Continue reading

  
• Version 0.0.5 -- bug fix & content update
  February 01, 2019 by Bo Monroe

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  Tonight's update fixes a bug where saving a model's paint scheme with a mask active would cause the mask proxy (i.e. "the masking tape") to be burned permanently into the file. Oops. Also, resources... Continue reading

  
• What The Heck Is This?
  January 31, 2019 by Bo Monroe

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  A Virtual Model Airplane Kit? What? I love building model airplanes, and for a long time have contemplated whether there might be some way to capture the essence of what I love about building model a... Continue reading

  
• Version 0.04 Hotfix
  January 31, 2019 by Bo Monroe

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  Version 0.0.4 fixes bug that can cause crash to desktop (CTD) when entering paint mode in certain situations. Also most resources for recreating Monnington's camouflaged D.V are now in place, include... Continue reading

  
• Version 0.03 Hotfix
  January 31, 2019 by Bo Monroe

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  Version 0.03 hopefully fixes a bug where the model spins and spins on Windows PC computers with certain peripherals attached... Continue reading