Oh my...let me get this right...you polled us this afternoon what build should you make, the consensus was Me-109 and, voila, 3 hours later, you're done?!?
Do the Vantour, I've never seen one on the site. I've seen plenty of Me-109s, as well as at least one of the flying boat (BV 222, I believe). I will admit, though, I've seen a lot more good 190s than 109s, so if the 109 is a quality build, that would be my second vote...
Cool, you should see if you can put some Chilean AF markings on this one. I see the blue tailflash now, but I have no idea how to put an insignia (white star) on a control surface, but there might be a way to get it done...
Aaahhh, very cool! I was recently at the Virginia Beach Military Aircraft Museum and also got to inspect, up close, a bunch of the older prop airplanes.
Weird alternate-universe Thunderbolt, I like it...@XxcreedexX, @DestinyAviation is correct, given the technology at the time (all analog/mechanical), it was just impracticable to adjust the two gear retract motors or mechanisms to operate at exactly the same speed, plus not really necessary, provided they both eventually came up or down. If you watch any of the older WWII films of airplane takeoffs, you'll clearly see it. Even the Duchess I recently flew didn't have perfectly synch'd gear. When I put that LG handle down, I would watch to see those green "down and locked" lights came on and would hold my breath for the half second between the first and last green light illuminating! So glad someone else built a plane with asymmetric gear operation, I did the same on my B-24 build, but no one noticed...:(
Controllability in single engine situations depends on several factors, but power setting (max power results in less controllability and necessity to fly faster) and speed (have to fly faster to stay in control). So, how fast are you flying when you go out of control? Any airplane, if flying below Vmc (Single-Engine Minimum Control Airspeed), will spiral out of control. SP physics replicates that; not sure how accurately, it's difficult to compare, but I don't think it's totally unrealistic.
I've evaluated engine out characteristics on several builds, including my own B-24 build. I have to keep it above 200 mph if I fail an outboard, otherwise it goes out of control.
Use the "Parts" tag to search, there are several alphabets and insignia packs uploaded by users. One of the very best is by @thealban, that's what I've used in the past for my U.S. aircraft. Otherwise, download Fine Tuner Mod (it's in the mods pages) and start experimenting on making your own. Tedious at times, but the results are well worth it.
Great detail, the engines look fantastic, but if you're looking for suggestions: Make the fuse slimmer and the wings longer. The Connie had a very graceful shape which should be accentuated.
If you don't mind my asking, how did you get the tapering airfoil shape on the vertical stabilizer? I can only manage "curved" on the leading edges and "round" on the trailing edges, but my fuselage-made airfoils don't truly taper. Looks like you managed it here...
Pretty nice overall, what does "3D" mean? It definitely looks like a MiG-29, which is good, I like the rocket pods, those are accurate Soviet-style pods, bit of a cheater with using the guns instead of rockets, less punch than rockets and essentially unlimited ammo, but it works overall. The things we think of to get around some of the SP limitations... You could mod this one with some Soviet stars, which I think you could find under the "Parts" tag, that would really make it "pop" out of the page, even though with 25+ upvotes, I think you're getting plenty of attention with this one. Also, I would put the main gear a little further forward for a more accurate side profile...
Agree with @BogdanX F-22s have distinctively gold canopy glass, maybe change for mobile version...which is a must!!! This thing is AWESOME! Proportions, shape, weapons bay, custom gear are all amazing, wish I could spotlight you, but you're higher ranked.
By the way, awesome mod, really revolutionizes building in the game. Question: Would if be possible to add a way to scale one face or side of a part, vice scaling the entire part equally?
OK, here you go: If you want more notice, try a replica. Surf the internet for pictures and pick the most colorful/cool looking airplane with a fairly simple structure, a single engine and fixed gear. Pick something which excites your interest, as you will spend some time working it and you don't want to lose interest. Civil aircraft make great subjects as military aircraft tend to be grey or camo'd (difficult to accurately replicate). Also, learn to use "nudge" [Shift + Q, W, E, A, S, D] and download "FineTunerMod" from Hellfirekoder under the "Mods" page, here. That mod will allow you fine tune part sizes, angles and precisely move parts for more accurate replicas. I also noticed you posted two helicopters and you need some help to make them fly correctly. Helicopters are very tough to make fly correctly (hardly any on the site do, partly because helicopters are difficult to fly in real life) and don't really make great subjects unless you're willing to spend a LOT of time to make them fly correctly. I'd put aside helos for now. Last point: You really need to zoom in for your screenshots, read this for some tips: Screenshots. The X-Ray view was cool for this build, but the novelty won't last.
Very nice...
Nice paint job, looks like it took a long, tedious time to get right!
Also, why are you going for infinite fuel?
Well, I'm looking forward to the final result, hope you capture that gracefulness the Connie was known for!
Very pleasant to fly, nice and relaxed.
Agreed...nice
Oh my...let me get this right...you polled us this afternoon what build should you make, the consensus was Me-109 and, voila, 3 hours later, you're done?!?
@Sunnyskies thanks!
How'd you do the chrome colored canopy? I know there's some sort of XML mod, but don't know the routine...
A Rafael and an M-346 went on a date, one thing led to another, and...
Does it hover and/or land vertically?!?
Do the Vantour, I've never seen one on the site. I've seen plenty of Me-109s, as well as at least one of the flying boat (BV 222, I believe). I will admit, though, I've seen a lot more good 190s than 109s, so if the 109 is a quality build, that would be my second vote...
Looks fairly accurate and seems to fly well enough (landing a VTOL in SP...well, we'll see). Which version are you building here?
Cool, you should see if you can put some Chilean AF markings on this one. I see the blue tailflash now, but I have no idea how to put an insignia (white star) on a control surface, but there might be a way to get it done...
Aaahhh, very cool! I was recently at the Virginia Beach Military Aircraft Museum and also got to inspect, up close, a bunch of the older prop airplanes.
Very nice...Belgium or Portugal?
It's nice, don't take the critiques the wrong way, side profile is very accurate.
Nice, love those classic planes!
Weird alternate-universe Thunderbolt, I like it...@XxcreedexX, @DestinyAviation is correct, given the technology at the time (all analog/mechanical), it was just impracticable to adjust the two gear retract motors or mechanisms to operate at exactly the same speed, plus not really necessary, provided they both eventually came up or down. If you watch any of the older WWII films of airplane takeoffs, you'll clearly see it. Even the Duchess I recently flew didn't have perfectly synch'd gear. When I put that LG handle down, I would watch to see those green "down and locked" lights came on and would hold my breath for the half second between the first and last green light illuminating! So glad someone else built a plane with asymmetric gear operation, I did the same on my B-24 build, but no one noticed...:(
An F-4 with a mid-mounted wing...
I can fly yours and tell you what I think, if you would like.
Controllability in single engine situations depends on several factors, but power setting (max power results in less controllability and necessity to fly faster) and speed (have to fly faster to stay in control). So, how fast are you flying when you go out of control? Any airplane, if flying below Vmc (Single-Engine Minimum Control Airspeed), will spiral out of control. SP physics replicates that; not sure how accurately, it's difficult to compare, but I don't think it's totally unrealistic.
You might be interested in this Pilot Report.
I've evaluated engine out characteristics on several builds, including my own B-24 build. I have to keep it above 200 mph if I fail an outboard, otherwise it goes out of control.
Use the "Parts" tag to search, there are several alphabets and insignia packs uploaded by users. One of the very best is by @thealban, that's what I've used in the past for my U.S. aircraft. Otherwise, download Fine Tuner Mod (it's in the mods pages) and start experimenting on making your own. Tedious at times, but the results are well worth it.
Great detail, the engines look fantastic, but if you're looking for suggestions: Make the fuse slimmer and the wings longer. The Connie had a very graceful shape which should be accentuated.
Nice little jet. I think Austria(?) still flies these?
Cool, now I can practice my dive-bombing!
Fair enough, missed it the first time, though.
Nice build.
If you don't mind my asking, how did you get the tapering airfoil shape on the vertical stabilizer? I can only manage "curved" on the leading edges and "round" on the trailing edges, but my fuselage-made airfoils don't truly taper. Looks like you managed it here...
Ohhhh....wow...!
@Phaz3Shift, yes it is.
@Phaz3Shift exactly correct, glad you recognize the U-2!
Nice little plane!
@PilotOfFuture huh...how? Is there some sort of timeout in the coding of the SP guns that makes the rounds ineffective after a set period of time?
Love it! This one deserves an upvote and a spotlight! Sorry I can't spotlight this one, though X)
You could have called it an F-4 or F-5 Lighting as those were the photo-reconnaissance versions of the P-38 and didn't have guns...:)
Vroom, vroom!!!
Very nice.
Only 4 upvotes? This should have many more, it's very good and a unique build!
Very nice build.
Interesting looking design. You should expand your builds to larger and more complex designs, but don't forget to make them fun to fly like this one!
Pretty nice overall, what does "3D" mean? It definitely looks like a MiG-29, which is good, I like the rocket pods, those are accurate Soviet-style pods, bit of a cheater with using the guns instead of rockets, less punch than rockets and essentially unlimited ammo, but it works overall. The things we think of to get around some of the SP limitations... You could mod this one with some Soviet stars, which I think you could find under the "Parts" tag, that would really make it "pop" out of the page, even though with 25+ upvotes, I think you're getting plenty of attention with this one. Also, I would put the main gear a little further forward for a more accurate side profile...
You're featured, congrats!
Featured...nice!!!
Agree with @BogdanX F-22s have distinctively gold canopy glass, maybe change for mobile version...which is a must!!! This thing is AWESOME! Proportions, shape, weapons bay, custom gear are all amazing, wish I could spotlight you, but you're higher ranked.
By the way, awesome mod, really revolutionizes building in the game. Question: Would if be possible to add a way to scale one face or side of a part, vice scaling the entire part equally?
Weirdly wonderful...
Holy cow, my Spotlight of the Day and should be featured! And all of this on iOS, amazing...
OK, here you go: If you want more notice, try a replica. Surf the internet for pictures and pick the most colorful/cool looking airplane with a fairly simple structure, a single engine and fixed gear. Pick something which excites your interest, as you will spend some time working it and you don't want to lose interest. Civil aircraft make great subjects as military aircraft tend to be grey or camo'd (difficult to accurately replicate). Also, learn to use "nudge" [Shift + Q, W, E, A, S, D] and download "FineTunerMod" from Hellfirekoder under the "Mods" page, here. That mod will allow you fine tune part sizes, angles and precisely move parts for more accurate replicas. I also noticed you posted two helicopters and you need some help to make them fly correctly. Helicopters are very tough to make fly correctly (hardly any on the site do, partly because helicopters are difficult to fly in real life) and don't really make great subjects unless you're willing to spend a LOT of time to make them fly correctly. I'd put aside helos for now. Last point: You really need to zoom in for your screenshots, read this for some tips: Screenshots. The X-Ray view was cool for this build, but the novelty won't last.
@saturn28 thanks!