@Rodrigo110
It's a WW2 interceptor/night fighter that I'm adding a turret too, and everything is manual (trying to be realistic). So VTOL controls constant speed props and trim controls both flaps and trim. The control surfaces locking is optional. Ex: AG-1 would activate the turret and AG-2 could activate control lock so the airplane is stable to use the turret. (AG-1 and AG-2 wont be used for those at this moment, this is just an example).
If AI turrets aren't possible, a cool idea would be to have more sliders (aka "VTOL" sliders). You can have up to 4 of them, 2 that run horizontally and 2 that run vertically. All the sliders would be lined up against the borders of the screen similar to the VTOL and Trim slider. These sliders are simple: A gizmo such as hinges or rotators can be assigned to a slider.
@Iamsilverdahedgie
Thanks for the suggestion, but that's already a question on the survey.
I'd like you to take the survey so I can actually see data from the responses.
Never mind, I can see you submitted an answer on the survey, thank you!
@JetstreamAeroEngineering
No problem! At first when I saw this plane for the first time in Tintin I thought it was a Beaver as well until I learned about Bellanca aircraft and realized the Tintin seaplane was actually the Bellanca 31-40.
@Maximis
Thanks! Texasfam04 did the fuselage, engine pods, and landing gear, and I did the front nose-section/cockpit, wings, tail section, and defense systems. It should be called the Vonteco/PAC Goliath or Manta Ray since it was a joint build. I like to call it the Manta Ray, but Texas likes to call it the Goliath. Both names are fine to me!
This was also my first collab. with someone.
@poopatron71
The engines are actually uprated from stock 650hp to 900hp. It can get going at 180mph at higher altitudes. There weren't very much other engine options except for a Packard Merlin, but that isn't developed until 1940, an Allison V-1710, but they perform poorly at higher altitudes, or Nordan's experimental engines they produced for their fighter, but those engines are built by Nordan and Nordan is a competitor to PAC. So these are really the only engines suitable for the B2C, unless you uprate the engines to 1,000hp but that's really pushing it on the engines. I'm playing realistically here
It's also going to remain on the slow side because of it's bi-plane layout and exposed landing gear (with huge bush tires).
@Texasfam04
My racer was taken out in the 4th bracket. It crashed 2 times in the exact same turn/spot on the track. It kept crashing at the second sharp turn, which is really strange because I specifically design Black Phantom to make the sharp turns on the course. Either way it didn't matter because had Black Phantom survived to the end, Presto would easily beat it.
I just find it's crashes really strange, and it was very reliable on my PC.
@Rodrigo110
It's a WW2 interceptor/night fighter that I'm adding a turret too, and everything is manual (trying to be realistic). So VTOL controls constant speed props and trim controls both flaps and trim. The control surfaces locking is optional. Ex: AG-1 would activate the turret and AG-2 could activate control lock so the airplane is stable to use the turret. (AG-1 and AG-2 wont be used for those at this moment, this is just an example).
Wow within an hour this simple 11 part design already has 36 downloads. :)
@iLikeipads
Exactly!
@Potato21
Oh ok.
@ACMECo1940
Look for a bomber or a ship on simpleplanes. They always have turrets and some have working turrets.
@CoolPeach
Or better yet, AI controlled turrets.
If AI turrets aren't possible, a cool idea would be to have more sliders (aka "VTOL" sliders). You can have up to 4 of them, 2 that run horizontally and 2 that run vertically. All the sliders would be lined up against the borders of the screen similar to the VTOL and Trim slider. These sliders are simple: A gizmo such as hinges or rotators can be assigned to a slider.
@Potato21
What's "flying able"?
Sooo whats the issue?? I don't see any problems, in fact I'd say that was a good landing.
@Iamsilverdahedgie
Thanks for the suggestion, but that's already a question on the survey.
I'd like you to take the survey so I can actually see data from the responses.
Never mind, I can see you submitted an answer on the survey, thank you!
@NathanAviation
Glad you liked it!
Literally perfect except the weak landing gear.
Wow. 73 entries. Look's like you got your hands full!
Thanks @BogdanX!
Also happy new year everyone!
@Texasfam04
Thank you and happy new year!
@Texasfam04
Thanks!
😂😂😂 I'm dying of laughter right now!!!! 😂😂😂
Oh God that face...
Jeez that face really did infest SimplePlanes! I think that Thomas the Train face has to be one of the best Simpleplanes memes.
@JetstreamAeroEngineering
No problem! At first when I saw this plane for the first time in Tintin I thought it was a Beaver as well until I learned about Bellanca aircraft and realized the Tintin seaplane was actually the Bellanca 31-40.
The airplane is actually a Bellanca 31-40 Pacemaker, not a De Havilland Beaver.
Thanks, this is great!
@Johnnyboy9
@ZimboGamer
@Mustang51
Thanks for the upvotes!
@Mustang51
Sweet!
Awesome! One of my favorite regional airliners!
@vincentwwwwww
I'm wondering the same thing.
@Maximis
Thanks for the upvote! Maybe the next mod tournament I'll have Red Vixen race.
OH now I know how you open the weapons bays, and it's a very clever way of opening them. 👍
Frigging Epic!
It's awesome, and I love the detail, but the tail is kinda off. Anyways still a good build, and it got featured!
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@DarthAbhinav
Thanks!
@Serkonda
@Rodrigo110
@SSSvaSSa
Thanks guys for the upvotes as well!
Thanks @Rodrigo110 for the spotlight!
Thanks @Texasfam04!
@Maximis
Thank you! Yes it is fun collaborating on a design, especially improving one.
@Maximis
Thanks! Texasfam04 did the fuselage, engine pods, and landing gear, and I did the front nose-section/cockpit, wings, tail section, and defense systems. It should be called the Vonteco/PAC Goliath or Manta Ray since it was a joint build. I like to call it the Manta Ray, but Texas likes to call it the Goliath. Both names are fine to me!
This was also my first collab. with someone.
@Maximis
Thanks Maximis!
@Maximis
Thanks Maximis!
@Texasfam04
No problem buddy!
@Tang0five
Thanks!
Dude this is awesome! I love the turrets you added! Now this is what you call an airliner-bomber conversion! Great job!
@poopatron71
The engines are actually uprated from stock 650hp to 900hp. It can get going at 180mph at higher altitudes. There weren't very much other engine options except for a Packard Merlin, but that isn't developed until 1940, an Allison V-1710, but they perform poorly at higher altitudes, or Nordan's experimental engines they produced for their fighter, but those engines are built by Nordan and Nordan is a competitor to PAC. So these are really the only engines suitable for the B2C, unless you uprate the engines to 1,000hp but that's really pushing it on the engines.
I'm playing realistically here
It's also going to remain on the slow side because of it's bi-plane layout and exposed landing gear (with huge bush tires).
@grizzlitn
No probs!
This is great! One of my favorite WW2 bombers!
This will defintely be in the top 3 bombers. Well done!
@ACMECo1940
Thanks!
@ProKillaV12
Thanks ProKillaV12!
@Liquidfox
Thanks!
YUUUMMMMYYYY
@Texasfam04
My racer was taken out in the 4th bracket. It crashed 2 times in the exact same turn/spot on the track. It kept crashing at the second sharp turn, which is really strange because I specifically design Black Phantom to make the sharp turns on the course. Either way it didn't matter because had Black Phantom survived to the end, Presto would easily beat it.
I just find it's crashes really strange, and it was very reliable on my PC.