Beautiful external model, and question

[molleh]

The external model of the Black Shark 3 module is amazing. I think it's the best 3D modeling I've seen in a sim, especially when you look at the detail underneath the service hatches. Speaking of which, how does a 3D modeler/artist even get the reference material necessary to model it to that degree?! Seems like it would be very difficult without some kind of intimate access (maybe provided by a kind and enterprising KA-50 pilot? )