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Title: Iran Air repaint(s) WIP
Post by Barb. on May 23^rd, 2012 at 12:54pm

Hi

I'm currently working on a series of Iran Airlines repaints. It should include a pre-revolution, post-revolution and "modern" variant of the 707-300 Convertibles they operated. �My list of projects to come (if I ever find time to complete them...) also includes a similar pack for the 727 and an "Eastern 707s" list of liveries.

Here's a quick peek at the "vintage" paint job : Mostly complete, just need to iron out some misalignment issues and add the lettering.

Cheers

Nico

Title: Re: Iran Air repaint(s) WIP
Post by 707captain on May 23^rd, 2012 at 1:34pm

looking great

Title: Re: Iran Air repaint(s) WIP
Post by Barb. on May 23^rd, 2012 at 2:40pm

That's too kind, considering the picture doesn't show much ;) Here's another angle, still WIP :

Angle achieved in slew mode, trying to get a better view of the belly...

Cheers

Nico

Title: Re: Iran Air repaint(s) WIP
Post by 707captain on May 23^rd, 2012 at 4:39pm

did you find a solution to apply a real chrome effect on the 707? I am trying for years now, but no real success :(

Title: Re: Iran Air repaint(s) WIP
Post by Barb. on May 23^rd, 2012 at 5:16pm

No, I haven't, and haven't tried either since I don't really like the chrome effect in FSX. I would try using darker textures for the alpha layer, like for the windows. That technique doesn't seem to work for all models though... Works very well with the models from a certain GA - focused other developer with a Spanish-sounding name :)

Cheers

Nico

Title: Re: Iran Air repaint(s) WIP
Post by LOU on May 23^rd, 2012 at 5:50pm

Nico,

Your re-paints of the Iran Air 707 look very good. Back in the early 70's I was on furlough from TWA and got a job working for Iran Air for a short time until I was recalled back to TWA. I had a great time working there. The folks were wonderful to work with and the planes were mostly brand new so every thing worked. Later, Iran Air bought a few of our 747-SP's. They modified the upper deck lounge with a massive samovar. It was spectacular!

In your first capture at the start of the thread it looks like you have full nose down elevator! �:o Easy on the drinks!!! �;D

Lou

Title: Re: Iran Air repaint(s) WIP
Post by Barb. on May 23^rd, 2012 at 6:33pm

Thanks LOU, I hope the final repaints will do them justice. Good eye there, full nose down indeed, as I was trying to level it after a slew mode 90� nose up "climb" to get some light on the underbelly.

But you're right, I should probably lay off the coffee :D

Cheers

Nico

Title: Re: Iran Air repaint(s) WIP
Post by Barb. on May 23^rd, 2012 at 7:35pm

And there she is, in all her 1970s glory. Reg. Nbr EP-IR? to represent the fleet rather than a particular aircraft. Next up are a freighter version, a 1980s (post revolution markings) Convertible, and a "modern" white-and-grey livery.

Hope you like. Criticism and suggestions are of course most welcome.

Will release along with the others when they're ready, which should be very soon now that the biggest part is done.

Cheers

Nico

Title: Re: Iran Air repaint(s) WIP
Post by LOU on May 24^th, 2012 at 1:04am

Nice job Nico!

Iran Air had a cool jingle in their radio ad campaign in the New York area back before the ouster of the Shah.

It went something like this...

It was Persia long ago
Now it's called IRAN you know
In our hearts and many more ways
IRAN AIR is going your way �

Seems a bit strange in today's times, but all things do change.

Lou

Title: Re: Iran Air repaint(s) WIP
Post by Eric.M on May 24^th, 2012 at 3:01am

LOU wrote on May 24^th, 2012 at 1:04am:

Seems more like an epic movie intro to prince of Persia than an airline jingle, but it is catchy.

Title: Re: Iran Air repaint(s) WIP
Post by Barb. on May 27^th, 2012 at 7:29am

Hi

Just to let you know they are nearing completion. Will be 5 repaints total, including a freighter. I ran into some unexpected bugs, had to fix and replace a few things, but they should be ready by the beginning of next week.

Cheers

Nico

Title: Re: Iran Air repaint(s) WIP
Post by Barb. on May 29^th, 2012 at 11:02am

Hi

REPAINTS RELEASED !

They're finally done, all five of them uploaded to Captain Sim only.

707-386C Convertible "EP-IRL" of Iran Air as it appeared at the beginning of its service with the airline in the early 1970s :

707-386C Convertible "EP-IRM" of Iran Air as it appeared in the late 1970s, prior to the Islamic Revolution of 1979 :

707-321C Convertible "N451RN" of Iran Air in the late 1970s, before the Islamic Revolution of 1979. Used as a dedicated freighter :

707-321C Convertible "EP-IRK" of Iran Air as it appeared in the late 1970s and early 1980s, displaying the new markings applied after the Islamic Revolution of 1979 :

707-386C Convertible "EP-IRN" of Iran Air as it appeared towards the end of its service with the airline in the late 1990s and early 2000s :

Hope you'll like them. Next up : Giving the 727 a similar treatment.

Cheers

Nico

Title: Re: Iran Air repaint(s) WIP
Post by LOU on May 30^th, 2012 at 6:11pm

Nico, great job, looks just like they did almost 40 years ago.

The 727's were real new in the early 70's and hence very clean! 8-)

Lou

Title: Re: Iran Air repaint(s) WIP
Post by CoolP on Jun 3^rd, 2012 at 9:35am

I've grabbed those from the CS download pages. Thanks for your work. :)

Title: Re: Iran Air repaint(s) WIP
Post by Alpha Mike on Jul 12^th, 2016 at 1:33pm

Hi , Where I can download this repaints?

Title: Re: Iran Air repaint(s) WIP
Post by Markoz on Jul 13^th, 2016 at 1:44am

Alpha Mike wrote on Jul 12^th, 2016 at 1:33pm:

Hi , Where I can download this repaints?

Check-in to Your Profile > Product (707 Captain (707-300) Base Pack [FSX]) > Get Free Liveries

Just type Iran in the search field.