F-35A - CAUTION - BIG GIF ANIMATION!!!!!

[merida72]

after this news...

October 7, 2010 (by Jack Giese) - Following the Israeli Government decision to select the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II as the Israel (http://www.f-16.net/f-16_users_article7.html) Air Force's next-generation fighter aircraft, Israeli Ministry of Defense Director General (Maj. Gen. Ret.) Udi Shani signed the Letter of Offer and Acceptance for the procurement of the F-35 aircraft in New York.

source http://www.f-16.net/news_article4219.html

I couldn't resist and I made...

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/257/f35iaflr.jpg (http://img225.imageshack.us/i/f35iaflr.jpg/)


http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/1379/iaff35animation.gif (http://img401.imageshack.us/i/iaff35animation.gif/)


Just upload on flightsim.

:ernae:

[swimeye]

Awesome paint Merida, very nice of you to give us this treat =)

[Bone]

Beautiful. You know, I think you could turn that into a Nellis AFB aggressor quite easily.

[deathfromafar]

The IDF has the real one on order now. They will actually be the first Air Force in the world to put the F-35A into service just a short time before the USAF does. Many components will be built in both the US and Israel but the assembly of the IDF F-35's will take place in Israel at a new facility at IAI. It will also feature new cutting edge ELTA and Elbit avionics as opposed to US technology.

[falcon409]

Great job as always Merida.:salute:

[kilo delta]

The IDF has the real one on order now. They will actually be the first Air Force in the world to put the F-35A into service just a short time before the USAF does. Many components will be built in both the US and Israel but the assembly of the IDF F-35's will take place in Israel at a new facility at IAI. It will also feature new cutting edge ELTA and Elbit avionics as opposed to US technology.

And my bet is on the IDF variant being the first to see combat.

[Scratch]

OUTSTANDING PAINT!!!!!!!!

[deathfromafar]

And my bet is on the IDF variant being the first to see combat.

In the skilled hands of IDF Pilots, I'm sure the F-35 will be successful if and when the need arises. Part of keeping peace is being prepared for war.

I forgot to say before that this repaint is stunning. Good job!

[Bone]

And my bet is on the IDF variant being the first to see combat.

Two things I like about the Israelis. They aren't timid at pulling the trigger, and they don't give a rats patooty what anyone thinks after they do it.

[kilo delta]

Two things I like about the Israelis. They aren't timid at pulling the trigger, and they don't give a rats patooty what anyone thinks after they do it.

True that :)....

...I'd imagine the Iranian's won't be pleased about their intro to the middle east ;)

[merida72]

True that :)....

...I'd imagine the Iranian's won't be pleased about their intro to the middle east ;)


Thank you all for appreciation ...

What would you put bullet markers on the side to indicate this?

[Sundog]

I wanted to do this scheme, but I have enough extra work to do now as it is, and you did such a wonderful job making your paint kit, I have but one request, er two, and they're at the links below, at least in terms of tail markings :)

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Israel---Air/General-Dynamics-F-16CG/0774374/L/

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Israel---Air/Lockheed-Martin-F-16I/1711199/L/

BTW, great job on the textures.

[Quixoticish]

Two things I like about the Israelis. They aren't timid at pulling the trigger, and they don't give a rats patooty what anyone thinks after they do it.


Indeed, one only has to peer into the Gaza Strip to see evidence of this. :censored:

[peter12213]

Wheres my f***ing tail hook! Mine aint got that! :wiggle: STUNNING!

[Lazerbeak]

I have to say, the Israeli Air Force has a great taste in aircraft painting, their camo can make any kind of plane look the best. :salute:

[cortomalteseit]

Great repaints Luigi, i installed all your works!!!
ehmmmm.. are you thinking about an Italian Navy repaint? i know this is F-35A and not B, but i think this would be a nice "what if" in the meantime... :wiggle:
cheers!!

[VaporZ]

Super nice Israeli repaint Merida.

After Italy, Israel and Australia, do you plan repaints for Canadians CF-35 ?

Its official, Canada will buy 65 Lightning II.

24 x will be located at Bagotville, Quebec ( 425 Alouette Squadron )
24 x will be located at Cold Lake, Alberta ( 409 Nighthawks Squadron )
and
17 x will also be located at Cold lake, Alberta for training purposes
( 410 Cougar Squadron )

CF-35 camo scheme and markings will certainly be close to the one actually
used for or CF-18 fleet.

Thanks in advance !
:applause::ernae::applause:
VaporZ

[XLR8]

Where can I find the texture download

[merida72]

Super nice Israeli repaint Merida.

After Italy, Israel and Australia, do you plan repaints for Canadians CF-35 ?

Its official, Canada will buy 65 Lightning II.

24 x will be located at Bagotville, Quebec ( 425 Alouette Squadron )
24 x will be located at Cold Lake, Alberta ( 409 Nighthawks Squadron )
and
17 x will also be located at Cold lake, Alberta for training purposes
( 410 Cougar Squadron )

CF-35 camo scheme and markings will certainly be close to the one actually
used for or CF-18 fleet.

Thanks in advance !
:applause::ernae::applause:
VaporZ


@ VaporZ
it's scheduled ...

@ XLR8
just upload yesterday on FlightSim

[Dino Cattaneo]

@Merida72
Your repaints look great. Good job.

@All
As I wrote on my blog, I've started the conversion of the F-35A into an F-35B, but I'm experiencing some difficulties (but I think I found a way out).
The texture layout will change in many areas.

[Sundog]

@Merida72
@All
As I wrote on my blog, I've started the conversion of the F-35A into an F-35B, but I'm experiencing some difficulties (but I think I found a way out).
The texture layout will change in many areas.

Wow, that's great news! Thanks for trying to make that model.

[merida72]

Thank you Dino...

Uploaded on FlightSim

# 11 squadrons

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/6996/iafsquadron.gif (http://img833.imageshack.us/i/iafsquadron.gif/)


my head is spinning !!!!!

[merida72]

Great repaints Luigi, i installed all your works!!!
ehmmmm.. are you thinking about an Italian Navy repaint? i know this is F-35A and not B, but i think this would be a nice "what if" in the meantime... :wiggle:
cheers!!

is not scheduled (yes I too have an agenda)

I look forward to the B and C... so I hope... Dino :salute:

[rohan]

Luigi,
thanks very much for these repaints - particularly the IAF one.

Am also looking forward to any more variants that Dino can produce,
regs,
Ro

[Dino Cattaneo]

Well, unfortunately my "paying job" is absorbing most of my time... So at present I have little time for FSX.
At present, the F-35B conversion is roughly 40% done. It does not look spectacular IMHO, but it is ok.
The F-35C is much more difficult - as expected - as blending the new wing is extremely difficult. The first attempts were looking really bad...

@Luigi
I always wanted to make a Thunderbird paintscheme - but never had the time.... There are pics from Lockheed Martin marketing, circulating on the internet...

[XLR8]

[QUOTE=Dino Cattaneo;493207]Well, unfortunately my "paying job" is absorbing most of my time... So at present I have little time for FSX.
At present, the F-35B conversion is roughly 40% done. It does not look spectacular IMHO, but it is ok.
The F-35C is much more difficult - as expected - as blending the new wing is extremely difficult. The first attempts were looking really bad...

QUOTE]


What ever you complete will look spectacular . You do superb work .

[fsafranek]

Looks very nice. I always prefer painted textures over
photoreal compilations. Just a personal preference.
:ernae:

[strykerpsg]

Well, unfortunately my "paying job" is absorbing most of my time... So at present I have little time for FSX.
At present, the F-35B conversion is roughly 40% done. It does not look spectacular IMHO, but it is ok.
The F-35C is much more difficult - as expected - as blending the new wing is extremely difficult. The first attempts were looking really bad...

Dino, have you thought about going more pro with your work? It certainly is on par with many of the payware companies and your models are not even FS9 port overs. I have your F-35 and would have gladly paid more than it was retailing for. Charging a higher price would put a grimace on some faces, but your labor of love would now make you some profit for your time. Just something to consider and again, it's about re-couping all the time and energy you put into your work, just my opinion.

Matt

[CG_1976]

Calling all Canadians The Nighthawk Sq paint is loose.

<center>FSX - FSX Modern Military </center> <center>FSX CAF F-35A
</center> <center> [ Download (http://www.flightsim.com/kdl.php?fid=150730) | View (http://www.flightsim.com/zview.php?cm=list&fid=150730) ] </center>
Name: caf-1.zip (http://www.flightsim.com/kdl.php?fid=150730) Size: 14,280,476 Date: 10-17-2010 Downloads: 1
http://www.flightsim.com/p/caf-1.gif FSX CAF F-35A, n. 409 Squadron. Fictional repaint for payware Lightning II by Dino Cattaneo. The 409 Nighthawk Squadron is an air force unit of the Canadian Forces, operating new F-35A at CFB Cold Lake. By Luigi Martinelli.


From CAF 440Sq Vampire018 Thank you Luigi for this wonderful paint:salute:

[Lionheart]

I have to say, the Israeli Air Force has a great taste in aircraft painting, their camo can make any kind of plane look the best. :salute:

I agree!

One very nice paint scheme! :applause:

[VaporZ]

Thanks to CG 1976
Super nice 409 Sqdn repaint

Planning for the 65 x CF-35 are :

24 x to be located at Bagotville, Quebec ( 425 Alouette Squadron )
24 x to be located at Cold Lake, Alberta ( 409 Nighthawks Squadron )
and
17 x to be located at Cold lake, Alberta for training purposes
( 410 Cougar Squadron )

Do you plan modified versions of your repaint for 410 and 425 Squadrons ?
:applause:
VaporZ

[merida72]

right now I'm struggling with the texture thunderbirds ...

after this will most likely upload the paintkit ... :ernae:

[JensOle]

The IDF has the real one on order now. They will actually be the first Air Force in the world to put the F-35A into service just a short time before the USAF does. Many components will be built in both the US and Israel but the assembly of the IDF F-35's will take place in Israel at a new facility at IAI. It will also feature new cutting edge ELTA and Elbit avionics as opposed to US technology.


Are you sure about the Israeli F-35's being assembled in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Israel</st1:country-region></st1:place> with local avionics? <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>
The sources I have read mention that the initial 20 Israeli F-35 will represent standard F-35A models build in the US. However, the F-35I acquisition agreement is opening opportunities for the installation of Israeli systems in future production batches if <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Israel</st1:country-region></st1:place> chooses to buy additional aircraft.

http://defense-update.com/wp/20100815_f-35i.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DefenseUpdate+(Defense+Update )&utm_content=Google+Reader

[Dino Cattaneo]

@ strikerpsg

Sorry for the late reply - Well, I wish flight simulation to be my paying job...but, in truth, my real life job as mechanical engineer (btw I work for a company that makes electronic components also for military avionics) is much more profitable.

Also, if you want to be a professional, you should design the planes that people want, rather than the one you like... F-35, for example, may not have been the best choice.

@ All

Unfortunately I have to freeze all my FSX activities for a while. Hopefully I will be back in a couple of weeks.
http://indiafoxtecho.blogspot.com/

[deathfromafar]

Are you sure about the Israeli F-35's being assembled in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Israel</st1:country-region></st1:place> with local avionics? <o:p></o:p>
The sources I have read mention that the initial 20 Israeli F-35 will represent standard F-35A models build in the US. However, the F-35I acquisition agreement is opening opportunities for the installation of Israeli systems in future production batches if <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Israel</st1:country-region></st1:place> chooses to buy additional aircraft.

http://defense-update.com/wp/20100815_f-35i.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DefenseUpdate+(Defense+Update )&utm_content=Google+Reader (http://defense-update.com/wp/20100815_f-35i.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DefenseUpdate+%28Defense+Upda te%29&utm_content=Google+Reader)

Very sure of it. My source was Lockheed Martin and IAI both made the joint statement on US TV. From what they said, major structural components will be totally US made but shipped to and then assembled by IAI in Israel. I know someone directly involved in the Logistical Support Planning of this.