Hello uberGeezer,
If you are serious in your 3D modelling for IL-2 and want to stick to the official IL-2 tech specifications in terms of polycount, LODs, textures, material setup, internal parts, etc. contact us at
daidalos.team@gmail.com
We can take a look at one of your models and give you our best feedback if you are heading the right direction. If you make a historical plane completely and within proper technical guidelines, we will insert it into the game, program its FM and release it in our future work. No strings attached.