@Tang0five Thanks again, I appreciate your kind words old chap! I count myself very fortunate to have had the opportunity to fly these wonderful, quirky aircraft which, as you say, we'll probably never see again. It would be nice to "pull up a sandbag" in front of a couple of cold ones and I ould bore you to tears with all my "derring do"! Who knows, it could happen...
You're more than welcome! As regards a book, I think there are many more interesting people out there that would do the Lightning and its aircrews infinitely more justice @Tang0five
The Lightning was a great dogfighter and could even hold its own with teen series aircraft. I know some red-faced Harrier pilots who underestimated the Lightning's sheer acceleration and manoeuvrability and paid the price after nozzling off all their knots. My experience with DACT in the Lightning which included Teen fighters, F4, Draken, F104, Hunter, and Mirage III made me glad I was flying the Lightning. If I got into trouble I could disengage at will. I don't believe the Migs (21/23) of the same era were superior @Tang0five
Chill out people. What's with the squeaky buttholes over a game? I hear that thousands of Russian teenagers enjoy playing a Call of Duty game where a certain Col. Price and his SF unit happily blow the crap out of Russian forces.
Oh man, this work shit is getting in the way of my Simple Planing. How did I miss this? Sweet little flyer and all that cockpit goodness makes one very pleased, old bean. Voting in the upward direction is obligatory, dear boy.
@BoeyingOfficial I can help you with the glass nose question; all Russian cold-war era civilian aircraft were designed so that they could be converted to bombers or reconnaissance aircraft in case of war.
What a build! I occasionally received AEW Control from one of these operating with the 552nd out of Keflavik during Bear intercepts in the mid to late 70s. One real upvote and at least 10 virtual deserved ones.
Sorry to hear of your work woes, trust me you have my full sympathy - been there, done that. I have four earstwhile rug-rats, and I know the score. If you ever want a holiday in Italy, give me a call. Toodle-pip!@GhostHTX
Well fan me with a kipper! What a bloody marvellous build! My attempts at biplanes end up as Pitts Specials without the recovery control. Oh woe is me...
What ho! Lovely little backwoods brawler this. Wouldn't mind a real one to do some hedge-hopping in Madagascar or the like. Hope to see you back more often. Toodle pip!
From an ex-Lightning jock, very well done! A few non realistic issues, but I love the handling and the 74 Sqn markings. Looking forward to more of your builds.
@KidKromosone I adjusted the mass scale of the landing gear as suggested by BogdanX, and now the wheels just do a slight shuffle as opposed to a frenzied jitterbug.
Only one with a flight helmet and RAF100 years on his profile though... I think. Does that make me a prick?@GhostHTX
yoku dekimashita Ghost-san! bows deeply
@Tang0five Thanks again, I appreciate your kind words old chap! I count myself very fortunate to have had the opportunity to fly these wonderful, quirky aircraft which, as you say, we'll probably never see again. It would be nice to "pull up a sandbag" in front of a couple of cold ones and I ould bore you to tears with all my "derring do"! Who knows, it could happen...
You're more than welcome! As regards a book, I think there are many more interesting people out there that would do the Lightning and its aircrews infinitely more justice @Tang0five
The Lightning was a great dogfighter and could even hold its own with teen series aircraft. I know some red-faced Harrier pilots who underestimated the Lightning's sheer acceleration and manoeuvrability and paid the price after nozzling off all their knots. My experience with DACT in the Lightning which included Teen fighters, F4, Draken, F104, Hunter, and Mirage III made me glad I was flying the Lightning. If I got into trouble I could disengage at will. I don't believe the Migs (21/23) of the same era were superior @Tang0five
+1done @GhostHTX
Chill out people. What's with the squeaky buttholes over a game? I hear that thousands of Russian teenagers enjoy playing a Call of Duty game where a certain Col. Price and his SF unit happily blow the crap out of Russian forces.
+3@GhostHTX Much appreciated, old chap
Oh my giddy aunt! Another top notch job my old dandy!
+1Oh man, this work shit is getting in the way of my Simple Planing. How did I miss this? Sweet little flyer and all that cockpit goodness makes one very pleased, old bean. Voting in the upward direction is obligatory, dear boy.
+1Never made a drone, but I'll be a Red Guy...
+1Have an upvote and a new follower.
@BoeyingOfficial I can help you with the glass nose question; all Russian cold-war era civilian aircraft were designed so that they could be converted to bombers or reconnaissance aircraft in case of war.
+1@RamboJutter As they say over here, "Good blood never disappoints":-)
@RamboJutter I have an 888 Racing from the old Uncini SBK team. Love it to bits.
Ooh, very nice my good fellow! Lovely job.
+1Anybody with a Ducati on their profile page has got to be a good egg! Deserving of a follow, old chap!
@RailfanEthan thanks bro
Fair play, old chap. With this you've officially entered the realm of complete nutters. Toodle-pip, and fly over the cuckoo's nest.
What a build! I occasionally received AEW Control from one of these operating with the 552nd out of Keflavik during Bear intercepts in the mid to late 70s. One real upvote and at least 10 virtual deserved ones.
@Chancey21 Right-o Boi!
@ThePrototype thanks bro. I thought it was the ideal platform for some work. Hope it's different enough so I don't offend anyone...
Sorry to hear of your work woes, trust me you have my full sympathy - been there, done that. I have four earstwhile rug-rats, and I know the score. If you ever want a holiday in Italy, give me a call. Toodle-pip!@GhostHTX
Oh yes, you little Fokker. What's with all these "quick ones" that beat the crap out of my (exceedingly) slow ones? Have a little upvote old bean.
That's cirrhosis, guys. The alcohol's taking effect. Nice plane though :-)
+1Hmm, just thrown together quickly, old bean? I think I'll retire from SP now.
@Tang0five Thanks old bean, glad it was up your alley...erm, so to speak.
BTW, I shall be taking this apart to see what devilry resides within. Be warned.
Well fan me with a kipper! What a bloody marvellous build! My attempts at biplanes end up as Pitts Specials without the recovery control. Oh woe is me...
+2@jamesPLANESii Hey, thanks for accepting it. It's a rush job because I've been away on business, but thanks for a great challenge
Yep, you did it again.
+1Indeed old boy. King Julien is somewhat of a loon and to be avoided when drunk. Like most of us, really. @GhostHTX
+2What ho! Lovely little backwoods brawler this. Wouldn't mind a real one to do some hedge-hopping in Madagascar or the like. Hope to see you back more often. Toodle pip!
+2@Ruimtevaart thanks, young lady!
+1Thanks man! Appreciate it @Razor3278
That Freedom Fighter though... Good job @SangerAircraft
Well my F7 lost the dogfight to the eventual winner. Yay me!! Oh, and I'll get you next time @RussianAS !!!
Didn't do too bad in such prestigious company. Happy little builder over here!
@uminchu you're welcome!
From an ex-Lightning jock, very well done! A few non realistic issues, but I love the handling and the 74 Sqn markings. Looking forward to more of your builds.
Thanks man, awesome challenge and a great response.
@GhostHTX In the absence of vodka, apparently canopy de-icing fluid was the tipple of choice for Soviet aircrew at Forward Operating Bases.
Bloody hellski, Comrade! What next, I ask?
Well bugger my old boots! One of my favourite aircraft in a cool livery!
Lovely!
@MEERKAT978 I just corrected the refuelling probe fault you picked up, it's the same build otherwise.
+1@KidKromosone I adjusted the mass scale of the landing gear as suggested by BogdanX, and now the wheels just do a slight shuffle as opposed to a frenzied jitterbug.
+1@KidKromosone thanks, let me know
@F104Deathtrap look forward to seeing it
@F104Deathtrap Thanks man! Appreciate you taking the time. Let me know if you have any success with your wing ideas.