Also used to be called Majungatholus at some point for some reason. Only reason I know about this one is because of that god-awful Jurassic Fight Club "Documentary"
Hands should face each other, not point down. Shoot even the reference image you use is correct in hand posture.
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Only critique. This looks like a neat build otherwise :)
@ReinMcDeer As I understand it, they removed a fuselage fuel tank and also changed up a lot of structural sections. They shaved off about 1,200kg from the preceding -23M, plus adding a new engine with more power.
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In terms of handling, I was looking at a DCS forum that seemed to have someone from the RAF commenting on doing some exercises with Czech MiG-23ML's or MLA's. He noted their tactics were mostly hit and run; scream in with high speed, dart away, turn around and come back in. Mostly wings swept and slashing attacks with no real "dogfighting" in the classic sense. Again, export MiG's tended to be downgraded in one way or another, but it sounds like even the ML series weren't well suited for BFM-type combat.
@ReinMcDeer I believe the MiG-23's acquired by the US for Constant Peg came from Egypt, which would have been the downgraded MiG-23MS or MF export version - not at all comparable to the later ML/MLA/MLD.
@Zaineman I guess it got yoinked, but yeah no prob lol
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I will say that the TVC seems to like getting stuck in a random direction when I flew it, so it tended not to fly straight unless I just don't touch the PSM switch. Not sure how that could be fixed
@ChiChiWerx Y'know, thinking about it, given the small-ish wing relative to the size of the plane I suppose that makes sense in retrospect. I'll keep this in mind if I ever remake my F-105D build.
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I think I was more concerned about how it aggressively drifted with the original planned configuration (I've never known how much these drop tanks weigh by themselves, no fuel). The asymmetric AGM-78/drop tank setup just wasn't going to work, sadly.
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If there's anything else I didn't get quite right I'd love to know. Good to see a comment from you again too. :)
Holy crap, looking back at some of these responses I made to people makes me want to die inside.
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I am so sorry for being such a dick at the time. ._.b
@Tang0five Oh god, that's such a frigging mood for me too lol
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I have started so many different builds, and a good chunk of them are unfinished - that or I'm too lazy to post them when they're done lol
@ChiChiWerx There's plenty of differences between the two models; Eggplant's has custom wing and tail surfaces, theirs is a bit larger dimensionally, the smoothing feature is turned off, and overall their Thud build is a bit more refined(?) in the shaping. Also it has custom bombs and different builds for the MER's.
Not bad at all for a first build. Looks good enough, I like the speed and turning ability being more grounded. I appreciate the bombs having a shortened firing delay. The tail art looks nice.
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Couple critiques: could use trim on the elevators, and the regular cockpit piece needs the camera disabled so the actual cockpit camera can do its thing alone. The VTOL thrusters are still able to rotate around, so maybe disable those and put elevator trim on VTOL (since the actual trim control is tied to the flaps.)
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Nicely done, friend. I'd say a strong start for sure. :)
@LunarEclipseSP Something tells me the CFT's for the F-2A Kai were shaped specifically for it, even if the F-2A shares a similar silhouette to an F-16. Wouldn't feel right to me
"-Modding allowed. Plane will be disqualified."
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Discrepancy detected lol
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If the latter sentence is correct, I assume you meant to type Modding isn't allowed.
@ShinyGemsBro Ironic since I used the production F-22A as the basis this time. The first version was based on the YF-22, and I wanted to try and retain some of that silhouette with this build. Main goal was to improve on everything as much as I can with my current skill level.
"...because the F-15C blueprints I have don't perfectly align with my F-15E blueprints..."
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I have never found two blueprints (that weren't just exact matches of one another) that perfectly aligned in any way, even when they represent the exact same model of airplane. It is the bane of my existence in this game
YO a thing from one of my favorite shows :D
+1I really should take a crack at building a Super Connie. They are incredibly beautiful aircraft.
+3@LunarEclipseSP Honestly tho lol
+1@Robomo119E The US Navy did it the same way for quite some time; The A-1, A-4, and I think the naval F-4's all used arrestor bars of this fashion.
@Hatsy nice :)
+1Also used to be called Majungatholus at some point for some reason. Only reason I know about this one is because of that god-awful Jurassic Fight Club "Documentary"
+2@Hatsy It's all good.
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I do love the beady eyes, that's pretty darn cute lol
Hands should face each other, not point down. Shoot even the reference image you use is correct in hand posture.
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Only critique. This looks like a neat build otherwise :)
@Monarchii Indeed
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also hi chii, good to see you again :)
Hey, cheese pizza may be basic, but basic can still be good :9
@ReinMcDeer As I understand it, they removed a fuselage fuel tank and also changed up a lot of structural sections. They shaved off about 1,200kg from the preceding -23M, plus adding a new engine with more power.
+1.
In terms of handling, I was looking at a DCS forum that seemed to have someone from the RAF commenting on doing some exercises with Czech MiG-23ML's or MLA's. He noted their tactics were mostly hit and run; scream in with high speed, dart away, turn around and come back in. Mostly wings swept and slashing attacks with no real "dogfighting" in the classic sense. Again, export MiG's tended to be downgraded in one way or another, but it sounds like even the ML series weren't well suited for BFM-type combat.
@ReinMcDeer I believe the MiG-23's acquired by the US for Constant Peg came from Egypt, which would have been the downgraded MiG-23MS or MF export version - not at all comparable to the later ML/MLA/MLD.
+1@DatMaluchGuy19 *blessed
oh nyo, last post :0
@ReinMcDeer You might be thinking of the Grand Trip, m8 :>
+1@AirFrance747400 I don't see how that'd be too hard. I once made a Bf-109B with 109 parts completely on accident lol
+1@Zaineman I guess it got yoinked, but yeah no prob lol
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I will say that the TVC seems to like getting stuck in a random direction when I flew it, so it tended not to fly straight unless I just don't touch the PSM switch. Not sure how that could be fixed
@ChiChiWerx Y'know, thinking about it, given the small-ish wing relative to the size of the plane I suppose that makes sense in retrospect. I'll keep this in mind if I ever remake my F-105D build.
+1.
I think I was more concerned about how it aggressively drifted with the original planned configuration (I've never known how much these drop tanks weigh by themselves, no fuel). The asymmetric AGM-78/drop tank setup just wasn't going to work, sadly.
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If there's anything else I didn't get quite right I'd love to know. Good to see a comment from you again too. :)
@TheCommentaryGuy wut
Holy crap, looking back at some of these responses I made to people makes me want to die inside.
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I am so sorry for being such a dick at the time. ._.b
@Tang0five Wish it flew better; I just get the feeling it shouldn't feel as heavy as it does, given how some actual RAF pilots talk about the Hawks.
@Tang0five Oh god, that's such a frigging mood for me too lol
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I have started so many different builds, and a good chunk of them are unfinished - that or I'm too lazy to post them when they're done lol
@ChiChiWerx There's plenty of differences between the two models; Eggplant's has custom wing and tail surfaces, theirs is a bit larger dimensionally, the smoothing feature is turned off, and overall their Thud build is a bit more refined(?) in the shaping. Also it has custom bombs and different builds for the MER's.
nice to see you're still around :)
+1F-8E(FN) les goooooo
Not bad at all for a first build. Looks good enough, I like the speed and turning ability being more grounded. I appreciate the bombs having a shortened firing delay. The tail art looks nice.
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Couple critiques: could use trim on the elevators, and the regular cockpit piece needs the camera disabled so the actual cockpit camera can do its thing alone. The VTOL thrusters are still able to rotate around, so maybe disable those and put elevator trim on VTOL (since the actual trim control is tied to the flaps.)
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Nicely done, friend. I'd say a strong start for sure. :)
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I guess I came back :>
Huzzah, my F-2A can now have a friend :D
+1@LunarEclipseSP Something tells me the CFT's for the F-2A Kai were shaped specifically for it, even if the F-2A shares a similar silhouette to an F-16. Wouldn't feel right to me
+1@AirFrance747400 I was literally just stylizing an F-22. No F-15EX at all. Any resemblance is pure coincidence.
+2@AirFrance747400 @LunarEclipseSP tbh, kinda the point lol
+2@ReinMcDeer :0
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he eben trademark'd it :0
My F-2A eagerly awaits its brother to go online :>
+1@hpgbproductions I believe that's baconeggs here on SP
@Falkenwut yepyep, no problem :)
+1"-Modding allowed. Plane will be disqualified."
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Discrepancy detected lol
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If the latter sentence is correct, I assume you meant to type Modding isn't allowed.
...Wait a second...
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Nemo is that you? lol
@GoldenSidewinder I don't do requests. Sorry
Aww yeah, Pukin' Dogs represent!
@TheCommentaryGuy But iz spoopy month
+1.
Am nao th ded agin :0
@ShinyGemsBro Ironic since I used the production F-22A as the basis this time. The first version was based on the YF-22, and I wanted to try and retain some of that silhouette with this build. Main goal was to improve on everything as much as I can with my current skill level.
@ShinyGemsBro Ah military bureaucracy. Gotta love/hate it lol
+1@Carolean As do I. In fact I was trying to tweak it to fly much better before I decided to remake it instead.
+1looks great. :)
@BlinIndustry It's a pretty fun game. :)
+1Taking a crack at the F-2A, eh?
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Very honorable
@ReinMcDeer Ugh, I know right?
+1.
I love rotating my build to match the side view or top view...
"...because the F-15C blueprints I have don't perfectly align with my F-15E blueprints..."
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I have never found two blueprints (that weren't just exact matches of one another) that perfectly aligned in any way, even when they represent the exact same model of airplane. It is the bane of my existence in this game
Heyo :)
+1@CorporalWojak F-2A Kai? Maybe, but only when I feel like it.
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