@NativeChief1492 I think Bison is a good name for a heavy bomber. Big, ponderous, dangerous too. It just fits, I think. I cant take the credit for this, though. It was someone at NATO that coined this one.
It wasnt so bad. It took off ok, was a bit heavy in the elevator and the mass of the wingtip engines made roll a little sluggish too. But it took off, flew a circuit of Bandit airport and landed again (ripping off both engines - oops, my fault). Not bad at all. Keep building!
I am working on an improved version now. I have addressed an issue whereby when launching AGMs in certain orientations, the said AGM would shoot you down. I also added some cameras to the "ECM/targeting" pods, so that you can check quickly if you managed to hit the target with the regular iron bombs. I also made up a "triple" bomb carrier - so that you can squeeze even more ordinance on there.
Hoping to finish it up / upload it on the train ride home.
@pushthelimits I mean that in reality the A-10 has a nose wheel, not a tail wheel.
That nose wheel is not centralised on the fuselage, because of the big rotary cannon the A-10 has in her nose.
@DownUnderWing Building the Tripe taught me a fair few things about biplanes in SimplePlanes. I think I will take another shot at fine tuning the SE5a.
@Joco80 No, that wont be required. Im not trying to imply I should have won or that you did a bad job or anything like that; just that I experience different flight characteristics from you with the exact same model. I am on iOS, though; maybe that has something to do with it?
@Joco80 Im a little confused by your appraisal here; the Dh.2 I built doesnt do the things you mention at takeoff or in flight. It takes off deadstick, becoming airbourne at around 100mph.
@CaptBlackadder It does. Hawker proposed a Hurricane replacement called the Hawker Tornado. It was a parallel development to the Typhoon.
I really like this build. Good job.
The build wasnt so tough in of itself. You just make the model look like the real thing. Adapting the model to actually fly in SimplePlanes is the tricky part.
Completely unofficial bonus points that dont count to anything what so ever to the person who can point out how I got this thing in the air. Hint; I hid something in the fuselage.
To all concerned; I really can't stress this enough. This is not an easy one to fly.
The SE5a wasn't easy in reality, either. So it isnt completely off.
I build on iOS too, so mods were right out, plus the all up weight of an SE5a was around 2000lbs. This thing weighs closer to 9000lbs. It just isnt possible (for me) to build something so light in SImplePlanes.
Lets just say I used a fair bit of artistic license to get this thing to fly...
@ChiChiWerx I have made some more small adjustments and made an attempt at the Vietnam era SEA scheme.
It is here; https://www.simpleplanes.com/Airplanes/Successors/ef9aV7
I am also working on an arrestor hook equipped F-4 N.
@NativeChief1492 I think Bison is a good name for a heavy bomber. Big, ponderous, dangerous too. It just fits, I think. I cant take the credit for this, though. It was someone at NATO that coined this one.
There will be a version with working air launch cruise missiles uploaded shortly.
@Mr6371 When I tried to register a user name with an underscore "" I was presented with an error message. Strange. Your drones are awesome, though.
It wasnt so bad. It took off ok, was a bit heavy in the elevator and the mass of the wingtip engines made roll a little sluggish too. But it took off, flew a circuit of Bandit airport and landed again (ripping off both engines - oops, my fault). Not bad at all. Keep building!
I love the Scooter to death. This is a very good example.
@ChiChiWerx Thanks. TERs, I'll remember that. As for the missiles; I just relocate, test, relocate, test untilit stops exploding all over the place.
Odd - normally SimplePlanes won't allow user IDs with any special characters (*-"#¤ and so on). How did you manage that? @Mr6371
@ChiChiWerx Many thanks.
I am working on an improved version now. I have addressed an issue whereby when launching AGMs in certain orientations, the said AGM would shoot you down. I also added some cameras to the "ECM/targeting" pods, so that you can check quickly if you managed to hit the target with the regular iron bombs. I also made up a "triple" bomb carrier - so that you can squeeze even more ordinance on there.
Hoping to finish it up / upload it on the train ride home.
Very nice.
Regardless, I think this is a very promising model. You have the overall shape right. I like it.
@pushthelimits I suggest that you google "A-10 nosewheel" and you will see what I mean.
As you look at the A-10 from the front, the gun is actually off centre to the right, the nose gear to the left.
@pushthelimits No problem. I mean that the gun is centred on the A-10. The nosewheel is offset to the pilots left.
@pushthelimits I mean that in reality the A-10 has a nose wheel, not a tail wheel.
That nose wheel is not centralised on the fuselage, because of the big rotary cannon the A-10 has in her nose.
One small detail; the A10 isnt a tail dragger. She has an offset nosewheel, to allow for the big gun. Looks nice, otherwise.
@Visify Absolutely no problem. The model itself is a joy. Just a small thing, as I said.
I really like this but have one tiny gripe; the USAF didnt operate this type. The USN and USMC did. Other than that it is spot on.
Reminds me of the prototype. Nice.
@DownUnderWing The kite is uploaded. You may take her for a spin.
Very nice. Especially for a first upload.
@DownUnderWing Building the Tripe taught me a fair few things about biplanes in SimplePlanes. I think I will take another shot at fine tuning the SE5a.
@Joco80 No, that wont be required. Im not trying to imply I should have won or that you did a bad job or anything like that; just that I experience different flight characteristics from you with the exact same model. I am on iOS, though; maybe that has something to do with it?
@DownUnderWing Challenge acepted. You can give the SE5a(v3) and Dh.2 a go, if you like?
@Joco80 Im a little confused by your appraisal here; the Dh.2 I built doesnt do the things you mention at takeoff or in flight. It takes off deadstick, becoming airbourne at around 100mph.
I like the idea of this challenge, but; autopilot? I an assuming this is a mod? Or have I overlooked something?
@CaptBlackadder It does. Hawker proposed a Hurricane replacement called the Hawker Tornado. It was a parallel development to the Typhoon.
I really like this build. Good job.
Reminds me of a late model Spitfire, Tempest or maybe a Sea Fury. I like it.
@Joco80 SE5a v3, thanks.
@shadowmaker108 Because I happen to like the Swordfish.
@ChiChiWerx Thanks. Just don't ask me how I managed that...
@TheOwlAce Many thanks, but I am almost done with version 2 with my own air drop torpedo. Coming soon!
@TheOwlAce Now that you mention it, I can really see it. Thanks. I will fix that in the next version
@Odge Many thanks.
@DownUnderWing Thanks. I think your additions are the cherry on the top.
@DownUnderWing
Jolly good!
Tally ho!
Very nice. It really flys well.
@DownUnderWing Many thanks. I have just now uploaded an improved version, which the AI should have more luck with. Give her a spin?
The build wasnt so tough in of itself. You just make the model look like the real thing. Adapting the model to actually fly in SimplePlanes is the tricky part.
Completely unofficial bonus points that dont count to anything what so ever to the person who can point out how I got this thing in the air. Hint; I hid something in the fuselage.
Very nice. I was planning on building this for the WW II challenge. I guess I will need to build something else, huh.
@Joco80 thanks.
To all concerned; I really can't stress this enough. This is not an easy one to fly.
The SE5a wasn't easy in reality, either. So it isnt completely off.
I build on iOS too, so mods were right out, plus the all up weight of an SE5a was around 2000lbs. This thing weighs closer to 9000lbs. It just isnt possible (for me) to build something so light in SImplePlanes.
Lets just say I used a fair bit of artistic license to get this thing to fly...
Best of luck.
@Joco80 I can most certainly try. Thanks for the heads up.
I cant possibly run this on an iPhone, but you have my upvote on general principle, as one trekkie to another.
Seriously, I've got a ton of these...
taH pagh, taH be?
Cry havoc, and let slip the Dogs of War.
In space, all warriors are cold warriors...
@ChiChiWerx I have made some more small adjustments and made an attempt at the Vietnam era SEA scheme.
It is here; https://www.simpleplanes.com/Airplanes/Successors/ef9aV7
I am also working on an arrestor hook equipped F-4 N.
Thanks, guys.
Very nice.
I have Upvoted on general principle; this is wonderful.