Yeah I still enjoy the old 2014 version. But my computer’s performance is slowly rotting away. Pretty soon I won’t be able to play the game unless I get a very much-needed upgrade. :( @RailfanEthan
The “IP” series by Grigorovich. They had practically the same wing design. Though the IP-2 is the only plane that looks similar along the lines to the Spitfire. @Boundslayer
Interesting. I’m not sure that I’ll participate. Although the less-well-known “Soviet Spitfire” caught my fancy and I built one (I’m not really trying to toot my horn or anything.). AKA Grigorovich IP-2.
I’m also thinking historically about how the guns would fit in different the locations. Because the wing is way to thin to house a gun caliber higher than 24mm, Unless bulky gun pods are placed below them which would interrupt the main landing gear (they fold into the fuselage) An N-57 right in front of the cockpit would protrude into the cockpit controls. There is plenty of room in the lower fuselage because the cockpit doesn’t go all the way through the nose. What the placement of Option 5 would be is two N-57s in the bottom of the nose more towards the outside (to make room for the nose gear) and above these are the two 37mm N-37s closer to the center of the nose.
Sorry for the paragraph size. Does it make sense? @ForeverPie
Is it ok if I delete your comments on my forum post? The model is the Alekseyev I-217, though I'll give you the up votes just because your such a nice guy and you tried hard. I realized that the prize is just going to make a bit of trouble and the goal is which armament option. Thanks for your time. ;D
Ask why on earth he designed such an outrageous design then. :/ I'll test it and try to make a solution. It was designed to intercept bombers, so dog fights are not on the list @F104Deathtrap
Wrong cockpit. Not my style. I usually use that one for the trailing edge of the canopy. IE, the rear section that forms into the fuselage. Unless it’s some type of very high-speed aircraft. D:
Then there was Valery Chkalov’s flight with the Tupolev ANT-25 from Moscow, Russia to San Francisco, California. Imagine having to fly non-stop for over two days (56 hours)!! There was no autopilot, so they had to do a three-pilot shift routine.
So I see. @BACconcordepilot
+1Thanks @JJ0plane
Oh so that’s why. :D @JJ0plane
Ahh. Your so welcome! @Trainzo
It’s great to see you again!!!
+1Yeah I still enjoy the old 2014 version. But my computer’s performance is slowly rotting away. Pretty soon I won’t be able to play the game unless I get a very much-needed upgrade. :( @RailfanEthan
Ever heard of a game called SpinTires?
Your welcome. @Sgtk
YAAAASSSSS!!!! FIIIINNAAALLLLLYYYY!!!!!
Man this is better than mine.
Wow! @Boundslayer
The “IP” series by Grigorovich. They had practically the same wing design. Though the IP-2 is the only plane that looks similar along the lines to the Spitfire. @Boundslayer
Actually its a totally different design that coincidentally looked like the Spitfire. @Boundslayer
Interesting. I’m not sure that I’ll participate. Although the less-well-known “Soviet Spitfire” caught my fancy and I built one (I’m not really trying to toot my horn or anything.). AKA Grigorovich IP-2.
Ah yes. There is a smaller design with the same concept as the the Bluebird; the ZIL PEU-1. Video of the restored vehicle here @RailfanEthan
Just as a side note, try to capture the underside of the plane toothan just the top and side. Very nice build!
You welcome! Any Soviet or Russian truck is my weakness!! Maybe A ZIL-E-167 next? @RailfanEthan
Yeah! @Trainzo
Thank you for the upvotes! @Tw1st3dPs7ch0 @SodiumChloride
+1Wow!! This thing is awesome!!!
Your welcome @Trainzo
Thanks! @Treadmill103 @Trainzo
Lol the flash is ginormous, but it still fires the tiniest round ever.
+1Oh my word. This is the most accurate Tupolev Tu-2 on the site!!
Never before has anybody made a such an accurate replication of the G4M!
I’m also thinking historically about how the guns would fit in different the locations. Because the wing is way to thin to house a gun caliber higher than 24mm, Unless bulky gun pods are placed below them which would interrupt the main landing gear (they fold into the fuselage) An N-57 right in front of the cockpit would protrude into the cockpit controls. There is plenty of room in the lower fuselage because the cockpit doesn’t go all the way through the nose. What the placement of Option 5 would be is two N-57s in the bottom of the nose more towards the outside (to make room for the nose gear) and above these are the two 37mm N-37s closer to the center of the nose.
Sorry for the paragraph size. Does it make sense? @ForeverPie
Thanks for your input! @LancasterAce
I’ve done that with multiple planes. And I enjoy that feature tremendously. @F104Deathtrap
I think I’ll go with Option 5 as the definitive one and link the different options in the post like you said. @Mostly
Is it ok if I delete your comments on my forum post? The model is the Alekseyev I-217, though I'll give you the up votes just because your such a nice guy and you tried hard. I realized that the prize is just going to make a bit of trouble and the goal is which armament option. Thanks for your time. ;D
Ask why on earth he designed such an outrageous design then. :/ I'll test it and try to make a solution. It was designed to intercept bombers, so dog fights are not on the list @F104Deathtrap
Exactly. Same concept as the Junkers Ju-287 @F104Deathtrap
Thank you for the upvote! @SodiumChloride
Your welcome! @Trainzo
Thanks! @Trainzo
Ahh yes. That’s what I thought @BoganBoganTheMan
Only four 20mm cannons? Is this an early version? Because this thing also carried two 30mm cannons in the wing roots and fuselage tray.
Very nice tank!!!
Lol!! @jamesPLANESii
+2Wow! I wish I didn’t run mobile. Then I could download it!
Soviet ramjet spy planes sudden fly over head
YES!!!! I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON IN THE WORLD WHO USES GRAPH PAPER TO DESIGN AIRPLANES!!!
+1Ahh ok. @GamerBunny
Oh.....my.....word.....0_o
Wrong cockpit. Not my style. I usually use that one for the trailing edge of the canopy. IE, the rear section that forms into the fuselage. Unless it’s some type of very high-speed aircraft. D:
Then there was Valery Chkalov’s flight with the Tupolev ANT-25 from Moscow, Russia to San Francisco, California. Imagine having to fly non-stop for over two days (56 hours)!! There was no autopilot, so they had to do a three-pilot shift routine.
+1Your welcome! @RailfanEthan
I remember a certain person who said, “and big E can't really do cabs.” Well, you’ve done the impossible. That is one awesome piece of Stalinium.
Would be interesting to see the ZIL-E-167 in the future possibly!
Your welcome! @grizzlitn
Your very welcome. I always have a weakness for Soviet Cold War bombers. @Trainzo
Thanks! @YangzhouAvionic