Cats great build...recommend you turn the stars and bars around so the point of the star is forward, plus by the late 40s, USAF airplanes had the red stripe on the bars. I think all you have to do is color it red...
Tweaking airplanes is okay
• It is okay to download someone else's airplane, make some tweaks, and re-upload a new variation.
• In fact, the original designer may even receive bonus points.
• However, if your variation does not offer any improvements over the existing airplane, then it may be removed.
• If you are circumventing the predecessor/successor system, then you will be banned. Never upload a successor as an original design; give credit to the designer of its predecessor.
So...even though I don't do it and it bugs me when I see an obvious copy (everything is the same, except they change the color or upload a ton of missiles, etc.), when I've brought up crap copies to their creators, more often than not, their creators say "that's ok". I have the feeling there are two camps here, those who don't mind being copied and those who do. The site is set up to note which creations are successors, and to award points to predecessors, so is it really a problem? In my mind, yes, it is, but usually in the cases where only superficial changes have been made. Do we need to re-address the rules and this issue in SP?
Yes, it's a VOR antenna, or it looks like one. Airplanes still use VOR, in fact, it's considered more "reliable" than GPS as it's a fixed ground station, in fact current rules dictate that the pilot much of the time, still needs to have a ground station tuned and ready even when using GPS. However, GPS is cheaper and more accurate, especially when combined with WAAS and the required database. Hard to say for certain, but as time goes on, money concerns will probably dictate going all GPS and the rules will probably follow.
@MemeKingIndustriesAndMegaCorporation ok, will do :) So, I posted on my avatar shot on the Imgur site, think it was called, can't remember exactly. Will try that, thanks!
@jamesPLANESii thanks! It's modeled after the original airplane, which had a fully enclosed tailwheel. Big engine + small airframe = fast airplane (for its time). It also flew much higher than contemporary airplanes in order to go farther and faster on cross-country races, which worked in the 1935 Bendix cross-country races (USA).
@GriffithAir I THINK spotlight works and I often will highlight newbies, if it looks like they put in a little effort into their creations. However, I only see what my spotlight stream looks like and haven't received any feedback, good or bad, from other users on whether or not the planes I spotlight are genius in the making or complete garbage.
Agreed. I often hang out in the "hottest" section, but those builders without a following have trouble getting that first upvote. Perhaps I should take a look more often in the "newest" section...
This is interesting, you solved various build problems the same way I did with my C-47/DC-3. Both similar airplanes, check mine out here: Douglas C-47 Skytrain
Nein! Der "A-10 Warthog" ist schwein!!! Dis ist der mighty Blohm und Voss BV.1093 ground-attack-wunder-bomber, not der A-10...can you not tell ze difference?!?!? @RandyAndSonsAircraft @ACMECo1940 @BaconEggs
@MasterManufacturing didn't you say, "That's pretty racist below"...? If you didn't mean that, it's how it came across. If you meant to say otherwise, please let me know. Others on the board here have the same impression (see below).
Can I get a waiver for height? I have two airplanes, both based on the FW-190 (alternate history seaplane versions) which use a three pontoon setup (big central with two outriggers). Anyway, the smaller piston version is 11.3 ft tall and the re-engined turboprop "FW-290" is 13.1 ft tall. I won't be able to get the prop clearance if I shorten the central pontoon support mast...
Ok, last dumb question. I assume you want successors, but you used the old cockpit block and both my entries use the sleek cockpits. What's the best way to fix this so that I can use the cockpit profiles I originally built?
@Racrandall you're kidding right? He had to figure out how to use rotators to act as collective and throttle and balance everything. It took awhile to get right, I'm sure. Haven't you downloaded and flown it yet?
First, you have to remove the cockpit off your plane. If the cockpit is buried (or "clipped"), you'll need to grab the part the cockpit is attached to. The rest of the plane will then "gray out". Drag the grayed-out plane to the upper left corner and make it a sub-assembly. Then, create a new plane with whichever cockpit you want. You will have to replace the default canopy by dragging in a new canopy, opening up the utilities menu and selecting "Set as Main". You can take the default canopy and delete it. Then, take the newly created sub-assembly from under your subassemblies menu, drag it onto the building pad, add your new canopy and voila, you've replaced your canopy!
Cool, you should check out my Eagle perhaps do a little 1-v-1!
Like a Combat Caravan!
Very noice, agree with the comment regarding the tail gun 😃
Nice, an airplane for once!
Completely agree, I made this comment on a cool build I saw today that didn't have a description.
Cats great build...recommend you turn the stars and bars around so the point of the star is forward, plus by the late 40s, USAF airplanes had the red stripe on the bars. I think all you have to do is color it red...
Inlets, hurrah! I can't wait for this to come out on iOS!
To remind everyone, here are the current rules:
Tweaking airplanes is okay
• It is okay to download someone else's airplane, make some tweaks, and re-upload a new variation.
• In fact, the original designer may even receive bonus points.
• However, if your variation does not offer any improvements over the existing airplane, then it may be removed.
• If you are circumventing the predecessor/successor system, then you will be banned. Never upload a successor as an original design; give credit to the designer of its predecessor.
So...even though I don't do it and it bugs me when I see an obvious copy (everything is the same, except they change the color or upload a ton of missiles, etc.), when I've brought up crap copies to their creators, more often than not, their creators say "that's ok". I have the feeling there are two camps here, those who don't mind being copied and those who do. The site is set up to note which creations are successors, and to award points to predecessors, so is it really a problem? In my mind, yes, it is, but usually in the cases where only superficial changes have been made. Do we need to re-address the rules and this issue in SP?
@AstleyIndustries interesting, thanks.
I like this a lot, very cool, just wish there was more of a description to go along with it. I also wish I could spotlight it, but you outrank me!
Feather Fall Squall? What is that?
@Rcb1235 I assume that Maywar doesn't exist for iOS users? Tried to find it twice, no luck.
Yes, it's a VOR antenna, or it looks like one. Airplanes still use VOR, in fact, it's considered more "reliable" than GPS as it's a fixed ground station, in fact current rules dictate that the pilot much of the time, still needs to have a ground station tuned and ready even when using GPS. However, GPS is cheaper and more accurate, especially when combined with WAAS and the required database. Hard to say for certain, but as time goes on, money concerns will probably dictate going all GPS and the rules will probably follow.
@InternationalAircraftCompany about 455 mph at sea level and 560 mph or so at 25,000'
@Insertname danke!
Danke!
@MemeKingIndustriesAndMegaCorporation ok, will do :) So, I posted on my avatar shot on the Imgur site, think it was called, can't remember exactly. Will try that, thanks!
+2@MemeKingIndustriesAndMegaCorporation ok, that's how to grab a screenshot. What I'm trying to figure out is where/how do you post them after that?
Muy hermosa, la forma es perfecto!
@jamesPLANESii thanks! It's modeled after the original airplane, which had a fully enclosed tailwheel. Big engine + small airframe = fast airplane (for its time). It also flew much higher than contemporary airplanes in order to go farther and faster on cross-country races, which worked in the 1935 Bendix cross-country races (USA).
Hey, you have an old DC-3 as well!
@jamesPLANESii the cockpits are very similar. I'd have to disassemble mine to figure out how I did it again...
@GriffithAir I THINK spotlight works and I often will highlight newbies, if it looks like they put in a little effort into their creations. However, I only see what my spotlight stream looks like and haven't received any feedback, good or bad, from other users on whether or not the planes I spotlight are genius in the making or complete garbage.
Agreed. I often hang out in the "hottest" section, but those builders without a following have trouble getting that first upvote. Perhaps I should take a look more often in the "newest" section...
This is interesting, you solved various build problems the same way I did with my C-47/DC-3. Both similar airplanes, check mine out here: Douglas C-47 Skytrain
Very nice...hey, @cats, which part of this requires the 1.5 Beta version?
My comment below is strictly tongue in cheek XD
Nein! Der "A-10 Warthog" ist schwein!!! Dis ist der mighty Blohm und Voss BV.1093 ground-attack-wunder-bomber, not der A-10...can you not tell ze difference?!?!? @RandyAndSonsAircraft @ACMECo1940 @BaconEggs
@MasterManufacturing didn't you say, "That's pretty racist below"...? If you didn't mean that, it's how it came across. If you meant to say otherwise, please let me know. Others on the board here have the same impression (see below).
Nice!
Can I get a waiver for height? I have two airplanes, both based on the FW-190 (alternate history seaplane versions) which use a three pontoon setup (big central with two outriggers). Anyway, the smaller piston version is 11.3 ft tall and the re-engined turboprop "FW-290" is 13.1 ft tall. I won't be able to get the prop clearance if I shorten the central pontoon support mast...
@MasterManufacturing that's stupid, would calling a creation "hamburger" or "hotdog" or "croissant" be racist? It's a food item.
@Stampede you are correct, sir, it IS a self-portrait
Gorgeous!
Ok, last dumb question. I assume you want successors, but you used the old cockpit block and both my entries use the sleek cockpits. What's the best way to fix this so that I can use the cockpit profiles I originally built?
Hi, is there an endurance requirement? I understand the Schneider races were short duration races.
Ok, this is crazy!
Also, it actually flies quite well at 70,000'+
He actually avoids most of the dumb mistakes of U-2 builds in SP...like making a tricycle gear. Shape is generally correct, as well.
@Racrandall you're kidding right? He had to figure out how to use rotators to act as collective and throttle and balance everything. It took awhile to get right, I'm sure. Haven't you downloaded and flown it yet?
Nice job, it actually flies kind of like a real helicopter. How long did it take you to build this?
Check your junk mail, that's where my confirmation message ended up!
Perhaps I'll do a Horsa next...
@ESIOTROT121 kind of, very similar, but the Waco was smaller and was appreciated for being to get into small fields
@Gestour , well, you're absolutely right. I must have been mixing up the procedure for building successor airplanes.
I do not see one single difference between this one and @StrelOk3 's original build...are there any changes?
First, you have to remove the cockpit off your plane. If the cockpit is buried (or "clipped"), you'll need to grab the part the cockpit is attached to. The rest of the plane will then "gray out". Drag the grayed-out plane to the upper left corner and make it a sub-assembly. Then, create a new plane with whichever cockpit you want. You will have to replace the default canopy by dragging in a new canopy, opening up the utilities menu and selecting "Set as Main". You can take the default canopy and delete it. Then, take the newly created sub-assembly from under your subassemblies menu, drag it onto the building pad, add your new canopy and voila, you've replaced your canopy!
Two thumbs up!
This is so cool! Is this going to be an alternate universe challenge--"Schmeider 1948?"