Boom25s can't airburst. You can use rockets with reduced mass (for better acceleration) and adjusted self destruct timer (for airburst). Or use a wing gun in conjunction with WNP78s advanced targeting mod if you want to actually hit something.
Use "calculateDrag = False" attribute to reduce lag. That attribute removes drag calculation altogether from the part, requiring less processing power to compute it. Experiment with fuselage blocks to make complex shapes and insignias.
@ThePrototype I did not apply. I was selected, probably on recommendation from my friends who were already moderators. I did however want that position in order to better use my persuasion skills to help the community. Oh, and there is also a bit of prestige, and it was the only thing left for me to accomplish in the community.
@FastDan the one that looks like Short 360? It was made in very early beta (I was a beta tester) and it is just a proof that a plane can be made to look decent and function with SR2 parts and physics. It's not really good. I used sliders to control it, as keyboard is too inaccurate across its speed range.
@BogdanX
6: ugh... this one, I think. Not because it's my best ship, as it no longer is, but because of how much I enjoyed building it and coming up with ways to do things.
@BogdanX
1: C. Most definitely C. With a bit of A, as I lose motivation with replicas within seconds and working on them becomes extremely annoying.
2: I like both visuals and functionality. A perfectly flying potato is still a potato. However, a good looking build what doesn't work isn't good either. However, I make an exception for those builds I know required a lot of effort and/or have pushed the device of the builder so far he just couldn't work on it any more to make it perform properly.
3: I usually do a fair bit of research for every build. I like to make fictional but realistic builds.
4: I use Overload and Fine Tuner. A lot. And Smooth Designer by mushr0om. I use background mods when uploading.
5: I tend to focus on realistic look, without much eye candy stuff. I do however like to make those realistic details stand out a bit so they don't get missed.
Main gear seems to be too far back. It should be up to half a meter behind CoM. Control surfaces are way too far apart. Other than that, good looking build.
But, are you sure you want to go with another F-16? F-16 has some curves that would even be difficult for me. I suggest finding some plane whose shape is easier to manage.
@ChisP I did look at it the first time, but I was in a hurry and couldn't leave a comment.
Canopy is way too big. It should have been nudged much deeper into the fuselage. Main landing gear is too far back. Intake doesn't flow into the fuselage, spine doesn't rise towards the canopy, and overall shape is oversimplified. I know you can do far better than this.
@AudioDud3 you do understand that moderators will still have access to your account, will compare suspicious planes, and remove copies, right? Just because your account is gone doesn't mean rules don't apply.
@Hyperloop I can test your next build before upload so I can give you more useful advice for such minor tweaks before the build is publicly posted. Just tag me on builds you want tested while they are still under 1250 parts.
First, make sure you have proven yourself to be a top quality builder of things you want on your challenge. That way, people will know you can judge entries properly. Then make a challenge post describing requirements and rules (ex. no mod parts, min/max part count, number of entries per builder, etc.). Offer rewards (ex. first place - 5 upvotes, second place - 3 upvotes...). Once you've done that, you sit back and wait for entries.
As Tully said, it's the first plane ever uploaded. A monument to the times long before fuselage blocks, custom gears, beautiful engines, and custom control surfaces. Before weapons. That's the best you could make with the parts available at the time.
@JohnnyBoythePilot no problem. They are very versatile pods. I might eventually end up using one if I ever get around to making a stealth fighter/attacker.
You should have posted it unlisted. To do that, just click on the button saying "Public" in your upload window and it will turn to "Unlisted". Then only you can see the post.
@MishMishYt unfortunately, you can't do a full mirror gloss on iOS due to Apple policies forbidding third party mods and file editing. "Gloss" paint style on "Custom" palette is the best you can do.
@StressIOS no problem. You may also want to have mass of detail parts at "0" so they don't interfere with performance.
+1Boom25s can't airburst. You can use rockets with reduced mass (for better acceleration) and adjusted self destruct timer (for airburst). Or use a wing gun in conjunction with WNP78s advanced targeting mod if you want to actually hit something.
+1Use "calculateDrag = False" attribute to reduce lag. That attribute removes drag calculation altogether from the part, requiring less processing power to compute it. Experiment with fuselage blocks to make complex shapes and insignias.
+1Yes TA, we remember you. Have you moved to Discord with the rest of SPMC? I don't remember seeing you there.
+1@SuperSix because I can run those on my laptop.
+1@GeneralOliverVonBismarck there currently is no such rank. WNP78 checked that already.
+1@Chancey21 I wasn't aware of that. I thought people love bush planes.
+1@QingyuZhou Bogdan has already asked me that. Replics limit my freedom and I get annoyed quickly having to follow blueprints.
+1@randomusername from Kamaz dealership. I appreciate ruggedness of those monsters.
+1@ThePrototype I did not apply. I was selected, probably on recommendation from my friends who were already moderators. I did however want that position in order to better use my persuasion skills to help the community. Oh, and there is also a bit of prestige, and it was the only thing left for me to accomplish in the community.
+1@FastDan the one that looks like Short 360? It was made in very early beta (I was a beta tester) and it is just a proof that a plane can be made to look decent and function with SR2 parts and physics. It's not really good. I used sliders to control it, as keyboard is too inaccurate across its speed range.
+1@BogdanX well, if they do, shootdown of F-35 will be another historic event.
+1@BogdanX
+16: ugh... this one, I think. Not because it's my best ship, as it no longer is, but because of how much I enjoyed building it and coming up with ways to do things.
@BogdanX
1: C. Most definitely C. With a bit of A, as I lose motivation with replicas within seconds and working on them becomes extremely annoying.
2: I like both visuals and functionality. A perfectly flying potato is still a potato. However, a good looking build what doesn't work isn't good either. However, I make an exception for those builds I know required a lot of effort and/or have pushed the device of the builder so far he just couldn't work on it any more to make it perform properly.
3: I usually do a fair bit of research for every build. I like to make fictional but realistic builds.
4: I use Overload and Fine Tuner. A lot. And Smooth Designer by mushr0om. I use background mods when uploading.
5: I tend to focus on realistic look, without much eye candy stuff. I do however like to make those realistic details stand out a bit so they don't get missed.
Thanks for a nice set of questions :)
+1@RailfanEthan I have never considered that. One account is enough, and I've never felt a need to make an alt.
+1Main gear seems to be too far back. It should be up to half a meter behind CoM. Control surfaces are way too far apart. Other than that, good looking build.
+1I've been here for three years, and I'm pretty sure we're getting neither of these.
+1There are existing guns like that all over the site. Find the one you like and ask the maker for a permission to use it.
+1But, are you sure you want to go with another F-16? F-16 has some curves that would even be difficult for me. I suggest finding some plane whose shape is easier to manage.
+1@ChisP I did look at it the first time, but I was in a hurry and couldn't leave a comment.
+1Canopy is way too big. It should have been nudged much deeper into the fuselage. Main landing gear is too far back. Intake doesn't flow into the fuselage, spine doesn't rise towards the canopy, and overall shape is oversimplified. I know you can do far better than this.
Next, I'd like to see some custom control surfaces. If you don't know how to make them, here's an example with step by step walkthrough.
+1@MlgNoob the Empire State Building? It was obviously a copy of the one made by another user. Same part count, same size, same color.
+1You can take rotators with LG input from my builds. On iOS, you cannot make edits like that due to Apple policy preventing manual file editing.
+1@AudioDud3 you do understand that moderators will still have access to your account, will compare suspicious planes, and remove copies, right? Just because your account is gone doesn't mean rules don't apply.
+1No problem.
+1@Hyperloop I can test your next build before upload so I can give you more useful advice for such minor tweaks before the build is publicly posted. Just tag me on builds you want tested while they are still under 1250 parts.
+1Great mod. Gun has excellent sound and is XML editable. I love it.
+1@MailboxIsMyGender your comment has been removed for sexually suggestive content. Please read the rules here.
+1@Tully2001 we're joking a little m8.
+1@Squirrel plays "age is just a number" card again
+1@Squirrel plays "age is just a number" card
+1@Grandmother large rudder scaled to fit a small custom surface would do. I have a ship that turns very well with rudders only.
+1@Squirrel use tags scrub!
+1First, make sure you have proven yourself to be a top quality builder of things you want on your challenge. That way, people will know you can judge entries properly. Then make a challenge post describing requirements and rules (ex. no mod parts, min/max part count, number of entries per builder, etc.). Offer rewards (ex. first place - 5 upvotes, second place - 3 upvotes...). Once you've done that, you sit back and wait for entries.
+1You have to place them in a correct folder. There are instructions in the modding wiki on the "Mod" page.
+1@SimpleEric no problem.
+1@aerodummy no problem.
+1As Tully said, it's the first plane ever uploaded. A monument to the times long before fuselage blocks, custom gears, beautiful engines, and custom control surfaces. Before weapons. That's the best you could make with the parts available at the time.
+1@JohnnyBoythePilot no problem. They are very versatile pods. I might eventually end up using one if I ever get around to making a stealth fighter/attacker.
+1Maintain sufficient speed for a smooth flared landing.
+1This build it too nice to get stuck at 40 upvotes.
+1spotlights
You should have posted it unlisted. To do that, just click on the button saying "Public" in your upload window and it will turn to "Unlisted". Then only you can see the post.
+1@MishMishYt unfortunately, you can't do a full mirror gloss on iOS due to Apple policies forbidding third party mods and file editing. "Gloss" paint style on "Custom" palette is the best you can do.
+1@mojoyup no problem.
+1Make sure you give camo parts massScale "0" and calculateDrag "False" so they don't influence performance.
+1@GhostHTX no problem. I can't resist an An-2.
+1@Tully2001 @LusK there, fixed it. I was in a bit of a hurry and clicked "Submit" before finishing the comment :/
+1@Mod I think this would be a great build for you.
+1@motorfiets maybe you should try to build one yourself too. It doesn't look too difficult.
Your wings look way too long. Maybe try reducing mass instead of adding more wing area?
+1@Cegangae I don't like that plane. I'm heavily biased towards Soviet/Russian technology.
+1