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Republic F-84G Thunderjet

6,234 90corvette  7.6 years ago

Here's my build of the 'Lead Sled'. Unfortunately there is a roll to the right when the landing gear is up, and I have no clue what is causing it. Otherwise it flies okay, but the vert stab has a bit of wobble. AG1 & AG2 are your landing and wingtip lights, and AG3 drops the tanks. The paint scheme is loosely based on an Italian F-84.

Edit: To fix the roll problem, do as BogdanX said and drop the rotator hinges for the main gear down a bit, I put my value for the vertical axis at 2.89 in the XML, should be parts #76 & 82. Also if you happen to be having a weird effect with the engine exhaust like I am, change the exhaust scale to "1,1,1" for part #17. Sorry I didn't catch these issues before uploading.

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 28.1ft (8.6m)
  • Length 22.3ft (6.8m)
  • Height 10.7ft (3.3m)
  • Empty Weight 5,002lbs (2,268kg)
  • Loaded Weight 6,061lbs (2,749kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.556
  • Wing Loading 40.5lbs/ft2 (197.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 149.7ft2 (13.9m2)
  • Drag Points 4926

Parts

  • Number of Parts 118
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 456
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    29.8k ChiChiWerx

    @BogdanX one of mine, an A-4

    7.6 years ago
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    29.8k ChiChiWerx

    @BogdanX can I ask you to take a look at my latest build to see if you can tweak it to eliminate a little residual roll it has?

    7.6 years ago
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    29.8k ChiChiWerx

    @BogdanX hmm, that makes sense

    7.6 years ago
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    29.8k ChiChiWerx

    @BogdanX why would the position of the LG hinges cause a roll?

    7.6 years ago
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    Nice Guizzo special livery.. The Guizzo was an aerobatic patrol which was part of the aeronautica militare from 1953-1955.. Nice vintage plane!

    7.6 years ago
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    Looks great but the performance could be worked on

    7.6 years ago
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    6,234 90corvette

    @BogdanX I probably spent an hour messing with the plane trying to get the roll to stop happening, and you solve it in 5 minutes haha. Seriously though thank you

    7.6 years ago
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    18.2k exosuit

    Wow great job!

    7.6 years ago
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    32.3k CRJ900Pilot

    Sweet!

    7.6 years ago
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    How are you not gold or platinum yet! These builds are awesome!

    7.6 years ago