Dude, I don’t know who „helped“ you with the translation, but neither is „Spuckfuhrer“ the correct translation of „Spitfire“, nor is it a German word at all, nor does „Fuhrer“ (or correctly: Führer) mean „father“.
„Father“ in German is „Vater“
„Führer“ in English is „leader“
„Spitfire“ roughly translates to „Spuckfeuer“
Aside from that: neat idea and solid build! :-) I’d up the rate of fire for the two 20mm cannons, so they feel like having little more ‚output‘ like in real life.
Beautiful build! One thing I was wondering about, though: the prop blades seem weirdly „offset“. Is there a reason for that and if so, how did you do it? ;-)
@jamesPLANESii Thing is, the original Gazelle (SA-340) actually had a conventional tail rotor, it was just set up differently than portrayed here. Didn’t have a v-stab, which made it look … interesting.
@Yojuta You need to download the „build“ (i.e. the cockpit part and the two blocks) on this page and use it as the basis of your entry for the challenge. That way, your build will automatically be credited as a successor to this challenge once you upload it. Now you’ve entered the competition. Looking forward to seeing your entry!
@ValkyrieXB71 I am aware of that. And it goes without saying that a Mach 3+ fighter/interceptor needs some sort of radar. But why, or rather: how is it a design requirement? Does it just need to have a nose cone that looks like it houses a radar or does the actual radar antenna need to be visible by means of opening the nose cone? That would be a lot to ask considering the 350 part limitation while also requiring a cockpit. Please specifiy or adjust the requirements if possible, I may not be the only one who’s confused here. Aside from that I’m actually looking forward to this challenge!
@ValkyrieXB71 Well, not really „any fighter“. More like a very specific type of fighter which narrows down the creative choices significantly. There generally is no need to go that fast except for the „getting there quick“ part of intercepting long-range bombers. Very fast fighters generally don’t handle well. Be that as it may, what do you mean by „nose radar antenna“? Does that mean that the
radar must be visible/accessible?
It accelerates like it’s shot from a catapult and then stops dead at around 500 mph. After that, it becomes unflyable due to weird yaw behavior. This needs more work.
@JettStorm Could be. ;-) In fact, I had something like that in mind when I made this. Wasn’t really into the ARMA III version, either. It was too similar to the original with the redesigned parts looking sorta gaudy and cliché, imho.
@Tang0five Thanks so much - and for the spotlight as well! Well I do have a deep love for aviation and I used to draw lots of airplanes, so I know many common shapes and designs pretty much by heart. But most of my builds, previous to this one, just didn’t feel worthy of being released. However, I’m beginning to get over my precious little self and plan on releasing more stuff as it is. :-)
@ComradeKaiser7 True that. The beginning was kinda sleepy but now this has really taken off (pun intended). Excited to see what else is going to happen! I love these „X parts or less“ challenges. Hope there will be more in the future.
This is amazing! The Tornado would’ve been my choice for a 50pt replica as well. It’s a shame only one entry is allowed. I tried my hand at a low part Tornadof or fun but already failed miserably. Instead I now took the liberty of modifying your build slightly for my own enjoyment and stuck two actual 27mm cannons in the nose. Now goes BRRRRRRT! Cuz let’s be real: who needs bombs anyway!! ;-)
@ZeroWithSlashedO … says the guy who made a replica with a pretty authentic flight model on a 50-part budget. If it were just for me, your Hornet would def win!
Hey, nice one again! Btw, you’re on mobile (android), right? How did you post the in-game screenshots along with the upload? This is killing me, I can’t figure out how to do that in iOS.
I dig the fresh idea. Made me chuckle when that remote‘s antenna came out. Plus the little jet actually behaves a lot like a somewhat heavier rc plane. Cool beans!
Thanks so much for all the upvotes and comments! While I have your attention: Can someone explain to me how to post prettier (in-game) screenshots along with the upload? I’m on iOS (cuz my PC is a potato) and I just can‘t figure it out. I’m sure there’s a thread for that somewhere already but … man, am I lazy (actually I quite busy) today. ;-)
So is there any chance or am I stuck with embedding screenshots in the description via html code after uploading?
@RYAviation Damn. Honest mistake. Didn’t check. Sooo, that’s kind of a letdown. Well, he did manage to turn the original F-35A into a B model by adding a very functional VTOL system while ending up with a lower part count than the original. Soo I guess that’s kind of a plus in the end.
You, sir, are truly a master of your craft. The way you keep pumping out great-looking and flying, yet simple and mobile friendly builds with ever-increasing quality, is just amazing!
@Spillo Negative. Tried that, didn’t change anything. However, if you remove the instrument panel, it runs absolutely fine. So it’s that detailed cockpit, which is super pretty but also super heavy on the CPU, I assume.
@SsKyCoSs Probably comes down to the cockpit. It’s absolutely packed with instruments, all running their own variables and stuff. It’s a heavy load despite not having many parts as such.
@ZeroWithSlashedO Definitely a good thing to have. Keeping it simple. I really like the way you paid attention to detail in the right spots here, like all-moving stabilators and the fully opened AB-nozzles at 100% thrust. Cool stuff!
@nmfy Thanks for not taking my comment the wrong way. I think you did a great job. Myself, I’m still miles away from achieving such a clean build! It’s just that there are so many other cool F-4s on here, too… ;-)
@MrAdhmGamer Wow, then you really haven’t seen much. Not to say that this is a bad build or anything. But it’s hardly an accurate replica either - as stated by the author, it’s a „remake“. There are lots of other builds that are „better F-4s“ (meaning replicas) on here that are less hard on your potato. ;-)
@TheNightmareCompany Got it. But that was basically my question: is there any real aircraft in existence that could fulfill the criteria of this contest?
@Protoflight Thanks a lot! I’m beginning to understand the issue. Keep up the good work. The model is spot on otherwise. I used to have an EC-135 fly overhead on takeoff and final approach at least four times a day when I lived right next to hospital. 😉
Great build! But either I’m missing something or my download is broken: As soon as I start to hover, I go into a full-on tailspin. What am I doing wrong? Please help. Not a helo expert, but I do believe I get the basic principle.
@Kavazano Huh. Not sure if decrying a supposed lack of upvotes is a good way of attracting more upvotes. That said, here’s a couple of suggestions mixed with some (hopefully) constructive criticism:
The design and execution are, in my humble opinion, good (aside from the magical missiles creeping out the sides by accident, that’s just confusing). It seems pretty realistic, as far as fictional builds go. However, I think the build lacks that extra ‚something‘ to make it stand out. It really just looks a lot like the Bell 360 Invictus. Try adding a cannon or some other cool armament or functionality.
The Name and symbology feel strange and bar any explanation or back story. What is ‚Wanton‘ supposed to mean here? Why Baphomet/Bafoumeh? What’s with all the pentagram stuff?
The flying characteristics are … well, to be honest: the thing flies like a school bus with a broken steering column. Needs fixing. It looks very agile and it’d be cool to get the same feeling from flying it. This should make you want to blast through the canyon and wipe out the convoy in a single run.
Are there any hidden functions in the AGs that I’m missing out on here? EDIT: I just noticed how friggin huge this thing is: It’s like 100 ft long and 50,000 lbs. That might explain its sluggish flying.
Hope this doesn’t come off to rough. I am, by no means, a pro at this and my only public build is haphazard at best. But I do know and love my favorite SP attack helicopters. It would be great if this could be improved upon.
Dude, I don’t know who „helped“ you with the translation, but neither is „Spuckfuhrer“ the correct translation of „Spitfire“, nor is it a German word at all, nor does „Fuhrer“ (or correctly: Führer) mean „father“.
„Father“ in German is „Vater“
„Führer“ in English is „leader“
„Spitfire“ roughly translates to „Spuckfeuer“
Aside from that: neat idea and solid build! :-) I’d up the rate of fire for the two 20mm cannons, so they feel like having little more ‚output‘ like in real life.
@HarunaHeavyIndustries Got it, thanks for clarifying!
+2Beautiful build! One thing I was wondering about, though: the prop blades seem weirdly „offset“. Is there a reason for that and if so, how did you do it? ;-)
@jamesPLANESii Thing is, the original Gazelle (SA-340) actually had a conventional tail rotor, it was just set up differently than portrayed here. Didn’t have a v-stab, which made it look … interesting.
+2Yoke AND stick. Cause you just never know … ;-)
+2@Yojuta You need to download the „build“ (i.e. the cockpit part and the two blocks) on this page and use it as the basis of your entry for the challenge. That way, your build will automatically be credited as a successor to this challenge once you upload it. Now you’ve entered the competition. Looking forward to seeing your entry!
@ValkyrieXB71 I am aware of that. And it goes without saying that a Mach 3+ fighter/interceptor needs some sort of radar. But why, or rather: how is it a design requirement? Does it just need to have a nose cone that looks like it houses a radar or does the actual radar antenna need to be visible by means of opening the nose cone? That would be a lot to ask considering the 350 part limitation while also requiring a cockpit. Please specifiy or adjust the requirements if possible, I may not be the only one who’s confused here. Aside from that I’m actually looking forward to this challenge!
+3@ValkyrieXB71 Well, not really „any fighter“. More like a very specific type of fighter which narrows down the creative choices significantly. There generally is no need to go that fast except for the „getting there quick“ part of intercepting long-range bombers. Very fast fighters generally don’t handle well. Be that as it may, what do you mean by „nose radar antenna“? Does that mean that the
+2radar must be visible/accessible?
It accelerates like it’s shot from a catapult and then stops dead at around 500 mph. After that, it becomes unflyable due to weird yaw behavior. This needs more work.
+2@JettStorm Could be. ;-) In fact, I had something like that in mind when I made this. Wasn’t really into the ARMA III version, either. It was too similar to the original with the redesigned parts looking sorta gaudy and cliché, imho.
Hey, thanks for the upvote, by the way!
@Destroyerz117 Gotcha, thanks! I’ll check it out when I get there. ;-)
Love the updated version! That made me wonde, however: How did you update the upload without creating an entirely new post?
@Almost Well, I made 4th place and I’m far from platinum. So no complaints, please.
+1@OculusWalker Not that I’m aware, either.
I like how unassuming this is. How did you get it to fly so smoothly?
@Tang0five Thanks so much - and for the spotlight as well! Well I do have a deep love for aviation and I used to draw lots of airplanes, so I know many common shapes and designs pretty much by heart. But most of my builds, previous to this one, just didn’t feel worthy of being released. However, I’m beginning to get over my precious little self and plan on releasing more stuff as it is. :-)
+1@ComradeKaiser7 True that. The beginning was kinda sleepy but now this has really taken off (pun intended). Excited to see what else is going to happen! I love these „X parts or less“ challenges. Hope there will be more in the future.
@Tang0five Thanks to you as well. As an amateur/beginner, I appreciate the feedback from a seasoned SP creator!
+1This is amazing! The Tornado would’ve been my choice for a 50pt replica as well. It’s a shame only one entry is allowed. I tried my hand at a low part Tornadof or fun but already failed miserably. Instead I now took the liberty of modifying your build slightly for my own enjoyment and stuck two actual 27mm cannons in the nose. Now goes BRRRRRRT! Cuz let’s be real: who needs bombs anyway!! ;-)
+1@ZeroWithSlashedO Dude, it seems there’s a LOT more still to come in that challenge. The platinum’s are joining in ;-)
Damn, that’s 50 parts used perfectly!
+1Whoah, this is gorgeous!
@ZeroWithSlashedO … says the guy who made a replica with a pretty authentic flight model on a 50-part budget. If it were just for me, your Hornet would def win!
@ZeroWithSlashedO Genius! Thanks so much!
Hey, nice one again! Btw, you’re on mobile (android), right? How did you post the in-game screenshots along with the upload? This is killing me, I can’t figure out how to do that in iOS.
I dig the fresh idea. Made me chuckle when that remote‘s antenna came out. Plus the little jet actually behaves a lot like a somewhat heavier rc plane. Cool beans!
@ComradeKaiser7 Thanks for the accolades! :-) Excited to see though what the other participants have yet in store.
Thanks so much for all the upvotes and comments! While I have your attention: Can someone explain to me how to post prettier (in-game) screenshots along with the upload? I’m on iOS (cuz my PC is a potato) and I just can‘t figure it out. I’m sure there’s a thread for that somewhere already but … man, am I lazy (actually I quite busy) today. ;-)
So is there any chance or am I stuck with embedding screenshots in the description via html code after uploading?
Thanks!!
@RYAviation Damn. Honest mistake. Didn’t check. Sooo, that’s kind of a letdown. Well, he did manage to turn the original F-35A into a B model by adding a very functional VTOL system while ending up with a lower part count than the original. Soo I guess that’s kind of a plus in the end.
+3You, sir, are truly a master of your craft. The way you keep pumping out great-looking and flying, yet simple and mobile friendly builds with ever-increasing quality, is just amazing!
+1@AeroAeroTheMen Hey thanks, that means a lot! Appreciate the upvote and the kind words.
Oo-wee! Thanks for the instant upvote, @AWESOMENESS360 !
+1@WNP78 Thanks! This is really interesting and helpful for future builds.
@Spillo Certainly would be interesting to see at which level of detail the framerate starts to improve significantly. Sooo if you’re up for it … ;-)
@Spillo Negative. Tried that, didn’t change anything. However, if you remove the instrument panel, it runs absolutely fine. So it’s that detailed cockpit, which is super pretty but also super heavy on the CPU, I assume.
@SsKyCoSs Probably comes down to the cockpit. It’s absolutely packed with instruments, all running their own variables and stuff. It’s a heavy load despite not having many parts as such.
@ZeroWithSlashedO Definitely a good thing to have. Keeping it simple. I really like the way you paid attention to detail in the right spots here, like all-moving stabilators and the fully opened AB-nozzles at 100% thrust. Cool stuff!
@ZeroWithSlashedO Cool. Sorry, didn’t mean to sound so rude before, btw. Nice job, def gets a MiG-29s job done! ;-)
+1Dude, the title literally says 50 PARTS OR LESS in all-caps! @ZeroWithSlashedO
@nmfy Thanks for not taking my comment the wrong way. I think you did a great job. Myself, I’m still miles away from achieving such a clean build! It’s just that there are so many other cool F-4s on here, too… ;-)
+4@MrAdhmGamer Wow, then you really haven’t seen much. Not to say that this is a bad build or anything. But it’s hardly an accurate replica either - as stated by the author, it’s a „remake“. There are lots of other builds that are „better F-4s“ (meaning replicas) on here that are less hard on your potato. ;-)
+2@TheNightmareCompany Got it. But that was basically my question: is there any real aircraft in existence that could fulfill the criteria of this contest?
+2Damn, that’s a cool challenge! I’ll der give it a go.
+2A replica of what exactly? Is there something like this IRL? Seriously curious here, because that would be awesome! @TheNightmareCompany
+2@Upv0te Wow, if this isn’t a ringing endorsement, I don’t know what is! Thanks for sharing.
Bomb bay in front of engine intakes? Daring … and quite sexy!
It even has somewhat of a sad/bored face in sideview! Adorable. Another fine frame industries product. Deserves attention!
+1@Protoflight Thanks a lot! I’m beginning to understand the issue. Keep up the good work. The model is spot on otherwise. I used to have an EC-135 fly overhead on takeoff and final approach at least four times a day when I lived right next to hospital. 😉
Great build! But either I’m missing something or my download is broken: As soon as I start to hover, I go into a full-on tailspin. What am I doing wrong? Please help. Not a helo expert, but I do believe I get the basic principle.
@Kavazano Huh. Not sure if decrying a supposed lack of upvotes is a good way of attracting more upvotes. That said, here’s a couple of suggestions mixed with some (hopefully) constructive criticism:
The design and execution are, in my humble opinion, good (aside from the magical missiles creeping out the sides by accident, that’s just confusing). It seems pretty realistic, as far as fictional builds go. However, I think the build lacks that extra ‚something‘ to make it stand out. It really just looks a lot like the Bell 360 Invictus. Try adding a cannon or some other cool armament or functionality.
The Name and symbology feel strange and bar any explanation or back story. What is ‚Wanton‘ supposed to mean here? Why Baphomet/Bafoumeh? What’s with all the pentagram stuff?
The flying characteristics are … well, to be honest: the thing flies like a school bus with a broken steering column. Needs fixing. It looks very agile and it’d be cool to get the same feeling from flying it. This should make you want to blast through the canyon and wipe out the convoy in a single run.
Are there any hidden functions in the AGs that I’m missing out on here? EDIT: I just noticed how friggin huge this thing is: It’s like 100 ft long and 50,000 lbs. That might explain its sluggish flying.
Hope this doesn’t come off to rough. I am, by no means, a pro at this and my only public build is haphazard at best. But I do know and love my favorite SP attack helicopters. It would be great if this could be improved upon.
Cheers!
+3