A2A Spitfire out!

[shackleton_boy]

It's out!

http://www.a2asimulations.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=41&zenid=e3e7f62d6766820a0112f1b7928ea085

[stiz]

dang your quick! :icon_lol:

[Bomber_12th]

Thank you for starting a new thread, Henk!

[shackleton_boy]

hahahaha - i just had this feeling.... i logged onto the A2A website and there she was! :jump::jump::jump:

[jankees]

downloading as I type...

[shackleton_boy]

I have already blown up one engine :D

[Cirrus N210MS]

cant Wait to try It :salute:

[Roadburner440]

I have already blown up one engine :D

On purpose or for fun? For me usually the first one is for fun just to see what the extreme limit is. Then usually the next few go while trying to figure out how it works.

[jankees]

aaaargh, firefox crashed at 120Mb....we start again.

[res non verba]

definitely a must have!!!

:ernae:

[Bomber_12th]

Still trying to sort out a CTD/error message on my end, lol. Have never experienced that before - right after selecting a variant and entering back into the menu screen, a CTD message appears before the aircraft's textures load.

[robcap]

Downloading now, then to a party of my nephew, after that is't flying time.
Yeeeha

R.

[Blade124]

Bomber,

Did you run the DirectX installer at the end of the Wings of POWER install? If not, you can get it here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=2da43d38-db71-4c1b-bc6a-9b6652cd92a3&displaylang=en


Scott.

[jim]

HA HA HA HA It's all mine now.

[lucas81]

Downloading... thank you Scott for the bonus for having WoP2 Spit installed! Very generous.

[Bomber_12th]

Hi Scott, I did indeed install DirectX as the installer has you do. This CTD also is happening both with the base product alone, as well as the base product with Accusim installed. I thought it may just be that my graphics card isn't up to par, but even resizing the main texture sheet did not change anything. I may try and re-install DirectX, and if need be, re-install FSX.

[Daube]

Just bought it with Accusim.
I'm ready for a test flight now :)
Thanks A2A !! :ernae:

[Kiwikat]

Downloading it now, but I'm at school so I can't test her out till after class... :crybaby::crybaby::crybaby:

[Daube]

It's a superb addon, as expected !
But I really hate those gauges without red zones ! :blind:
For the first time with an A2A plane, I'll have to read the manual to find what are the limits of the engine :/

http://sapdaube.free.fr/fsx/daube_image1427.jpg

[jimjones]

A serious problem ordering. I've gone in and out of A2A's site trying to reduce the number of orders for the spitfire. Each time going in my order is increased and the method suggested to reduce the items to download does not work. The instruction to change the number of orders is to highlight the number, change it and press a button to accept the change. When I key the change on the highlighted number, nothing happens. My order is in excess of $280 now. Rats. Hope for an early fix else I won't submit an order.

[dougal]

Sorry, but it has to be asked.... How does it compare to the Realair Spitfire which is simply stunning? Obviously, without taking into account accusim.

[Daube]

A serious problem ordering. I've gone in and out of A2A's site trying to reduce the number of orders for the spitfire. Each time going in my order is increased and the method suggested to reduce the items to download does not work. The instruction to change the number of orders is to highlight the number, change it and press a button to accept the change. When I key the change on the highlighted number, nothing happens. My order is in excess of $280 now. Rats. Hope for an early fix else I won't submit an order.

I had a similar problem on first try.
I was on the Spit product page, checked the Accusim checkbox, then added to cart.
When I went to checkout, I found two items in the shopping list:
- the Spit alone
- the Spit bundled with Accusim
Total was 78 dollars or something like that.

I deleted both item from the list using the button with the arrow I think. It worked. I went back on the product list, added again to cart, and found the bundle Spit+Accusim correctly selected on the shopping list, total 50 dollars.


Sorry, but it has to be asked.... How does it compare to the Realair Spitfire which is simply stunning? Obviously, without taking into account accusim.
I'm not sure anybody will buy this Spit without the Accusim extention...

[pilottj]

Sorry, but it has to be asked.... How does it compare to the Realair Spitfire which is simply stunning? Obviously, without taking into account accusim.

I haven't got the A2A one yet, but I would imagine it would simply be the comparison of a high quality plane made now vs a high quality plane made a few years ago and the general improvements in modelling/texturing/detail...etc in such time.

[jimjones]

Serious problem ordering the spitfire. The first attempt ordered too many items for lack of
my understanding the interface. The method suggested for changing the number of items did not
work. The suggested method was to highlight the number of items, change the number and press
a button to accept the change. Problem is when a new number is keyed, it does not change.
After several attempts going into my account the number of items has increased, to where I
would be charged for several spitfires amounting to over $280. I've sent an email to A2A
hoping for a fix. Won't submit an order until my account, cart, can be corrected. Puzzled!

[Blade124]

Jim,

If you click on the trash can on the right, it doesn't remove the item? Oh also, have your email here. We can coorespond however you wish.

Scott.

[jankees]

I'm loving it! First flight (Bundy to Hervey bay) went without a glitch, though you have to be careful on the ground...

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9235.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9236.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9240.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9253.jpg
best cockpit I've seen so far!

swapped paintjobs halfway, Martin's done a tremendous job, outstanding all the way!

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9254.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9264.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9271.jpg
flaps only at the last moment..

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9276.jpg

WOW!

[dvj]

Ahhh, and I see that A2A offers a small discount if you are a previous owner of th A2A Spitfire. :salute:

[ICDP]

Thanks for the kind words Jankees. Great shots by the way, that one of XR-D climbing almost verticle is absolutely magnificent. :applause:

I am uploading my first skinpack for the Spitfire to Sim-outhouse now. I will open a dedicated thread when the upload is complete. For now here are some preview shots.


Edit: Upload complete. Here is the link, available here on Sim-Outhouse.

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?catid=3&linkid=3543

[Dave Torkington]

It's a superb addon, as expected !
But I really hate those gauges without red zones ! :blind:
For the first time with an A2A plane, I'll have to read the manual to find what are the limits of the engine :/



What can I say... Spiffing!!!

First time out - I'll have to overheat the engine, limp back to base, then read the manual :salute: Brilliant work A2A - thank you!

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[huub vink]

Beautiful textures ICDP! Your paintwork is really magic.

Cheers,
Huub

[Kiwikat]

What happened to the paint pack? I don't see it...



This is FAR better than the Realair spitfire. There's absolutely no comparison.

[stiz]

What happened to the paint pack? I don't see it...


it'll have to be approved by a mod first, might take a little while :)

[Kiwikat]

it'll have to be approved by a mod first, might take a little while :)

Ah I thought he had meant it was ready to download.

Back to flying! :jump:

[robcap]

Still trying to sort out a CTD/error message on my end. Have never experienced that before - right after selecting a variant and entering back into the menu screen, a CTD message appears before the aircraft's textures load.
I have the same error. I clicked yes to install directX, but it says my installed version is up to date, so it skipped the install.
Any ideas?
My PC and FSX install are quite fresh, about 2 months old now. (windows XP SP3 still)

Cheers, Rob

[CodyValkyrie]

Be sure to check the FAQ for solutions to common issues. It covers a few common CTD issues. For most it seems that the texture kit Martin supplied in the aforementioned thread fixes CTDs.

http://a2asimulations.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=78&t=23593

[robcap]

Be sure to check the FAQ for solutions to common issues. It covers a few common CTD issues. For most it seems that the texture kit Martin supplied in the aforementioned thread fixes CTDs.

http://a2asimulations.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=78&t=23593
Nr. 1 wasn't there when I checked the FAQ, but now it is.
The new bumpmap textures fixed it. Thanks guys.

[lawdawg]

Link not working...here anyway.



Edit:
Duh, had to re-read, guess still waiting for approval?

[jimjones]

Jim,

If you click on the trash can on the right, it doesn't remove the item? Oh also, have your email here. We can coorespond however you wish.

Scott.
Thanks for that tip. That works. Will try to d/l tomorrow. I've had a bad time with some sites sending emails but not receiving them, even in trash folders. Wish me luck.

Jim

[noddy]

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[BOOM]

This is really beyond my expectations!! I was going to wait for The A2A P-51D w/t Accusim,I'm so Happy I didn't.This Aircraft lives and Breathes REALISM!!! Everything works,And the modeling is Stunning! It's worth 3x the price A2A are charging.

Thank You A2A, You've pushed the envelope once again!!:salute:
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[Bomber_12th]

Two flights under my belt now since being able to operate it. First flight was uneventful - with the exception that I popped the coolant on final, becoming a "Stanley Steemer" through the landing roll-out. Next flight was even better - no coolant issues the second time around, and I even remembered to clear the plugs before shut-down (with the tail held down of course).

One of the coolest things I have experienced thus far, was landing with the canopy open, and noticeably hearing wind come into the cockpit as I turned and slipped the aircraft around the approach from downwind.

[SADT]

Something I heard about on the A2A fora - does the rear-view mirror work? Buying this is a given, I just want to know if it works or not. :salute:

[ICDP]

Something I heard about on the A2A fora - does the rear-view mirror work? Buying this is a given, I just want to know if it works or not. :salute:

No the rear view mirror is the standard FSX type as seen by most addons. I would say getting a proper working rear view mirror would be extremely difficult in FSX.

[SADT]

No the rear view mirror is the standard FSX type as seen by most addons. I would say getting a proper working rear view mirror would be extremely difficult in FSX.

Thanks Martin, that's not a big deal at all, I was just wondering. Wouldn't it be a fait accompli (I may have spelled that wrongly :P ) if someday A2A could pull that off!

Nonetheless, I love the Spitfire, and I'll be downloading as soon as I have access to a computer I can download to. :) :salute:

[jankees]

I survived my second flight too, Warnervale to Aeropelican:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9280.jpg
taking off at Warnervale

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9283.jpg
cruising to 'pelican

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9286.jpg
airfield coming up on the right, let's think about getting the gear down..

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9289.jpg
ouch, a bl**dy handpump! OK, we go round once more...

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9299.jpg
lovely lines..

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9300.jpg
..from all sides

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9302.jpg
here we go..

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9305.jpg
no worries

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9312.jpg
hey, what's that smoke?

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9316.jpg
finally parked..

I love it!

[peter12213]

That smoke is your engine or the coolant overheating I think lol, I opened the cowl flaps and it seemed to go away! lots to learn about this aircraft but I love it!

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[AndyE1976]

This is definitely in the must have list for FSX, the cockpit and exterior textures put it even above the B17 in my opinion.

Only a few flights done now and I feel quite confident in my ability to steam those 109's out of the sky!

In comparison to the Real Air, this is the more immersive Spit, but both are great packages and since they cover different marks there is no reason not to have both.

[pilottj]

I couldn't resist :jump: I am downloading as well :) I figured since I got Jury duty, a few days of that will cover help cover this and the Turbine Duke :icon_lol: Aye my beloved RealAir spit served her purpose well for quite a few years. And she still will when I want to fly the IX or the XIV.

Who knows A2A might attempt a IX at a later point since the IX's Merlin 63/66 is essentially the same as the Packard in the Mustang. A IX would basically be the the Mustang's engine mated to the Mk IIb's frame. I guess that would technically be a Mk XVI...the Packard powered Spitfire:mixedsmi:

[Barvan40]

Wonderful job by A2A, this thing is amazing and great fun to manage.

[pilottj]

lol it is about as useful on the ground taxiing as a glider :icon_lol: Am I missing somthing or is there a feature to 'walk' it ala the Cub?

[glennc]

Pilotjj,

I don't understand. What's not happening? It handles on the ground OK - but don't spend a lot of time driving it around. The radiator is small and obscured by the gear on the ground. It will overheat quickly. If you start from a parking space in FSX, be sure its near the end of the runway. The standard guidance is no more than 10 minutes of engine running, including run up time with the two guys on the tail.

Glenn

[CodyValkyrie]

Glenn is very correct in his statements. As Killratio over at the A2A forums said during beta testing, the cooling system is barely adequate on these early marks. These planes also were not really made for runway ops (but can do in a pinch). They were made to operate out of grassy airfields. Notice in later marks the arrangement for cooling changed quite a bit?

That being said, take off BEFORE hitting 100 on your radiator temp. Any more and you are going to be struggling. Start her up, get the oil pressure and temperature OK, check systems over quickly, do a runup and get her in the air. Be careful sticking around. You do not have much time on the ground. If you hit over 100 on the ground, shut her down, wait for her to cool off a bit, re-start her then continue.

Hope that helps a bit.

[peter12213]

How long do you run the engine for and at what RPM? Just another quick question how do you change the starter cartridge if it doesn't fire first time I really need to read the manual but you know what it's like when you get some new kit, you just want to use it lol!

[pilottj]

lol yeah it handles fine on the ground I was just trying to be funny. :rolleyes: My first flight was from Dillingham, HI so it was already kind of warm. A plane like that doesn't need to be on the ground long anyway. Just don't fly it into a Class B airport with long taxi clearences:salute: It is an excellent plane and perfect for the nice cold winter weather in PNW. A quick question tho, I was going to take it for a night flight and after getting it running with the generator on, the cockpit lights went out as if default battery died or somthing. Does the Spitfire have a battery?

[Kiwikat]

Just some shots from my first real flight with her...

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/whippetstorm/TurkSpit1.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/whippetstorm/TurkSpit2.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/whippetstorm/TurkSpit3.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/whippetstorm/TurkSpit4.jpg

The water in the first shot looks radioactive, lol :173go1:

[SADT]

Hey Kiwi, nice shots! :)

How'd you get that Turkish repaint? :salute:

[Kiwikat]

How'd you get that Turkish repaint? :salute:

Oh I whipped it up earlier this evening... :monkies:

Is anyone interested in testing my paint before its uploaded somewhere? Please throw me a PM if you'd like to check it out. :wavey:

Thanks, SADT. I'll get the files to you ASAP.

[jankees]

3rd flight, and some fresh paint..

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9317.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9323.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9332.jpg

time to come down:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9342.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9344.jpg
nearly there....





http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9346.jpg
aw s**t! the prop struck the runway, I need to pay more attention next time...

[CodyValkyrie]

I made several signatures over at the A2A forum, but in light of Jankees' post, I thought it appropriate to share this one with you all:

http://www.jaggyroadfilms.com/misc/pictures/spitsig4.jpg

In the picture above with all the smoke, my engine was actually ON FIRE. I had to push it hard to get their and nearly burned through all my glycol.

When my crew chief asked what the hell I was doing, I smugly replied, "I'm taking pictures."

A little tongue in cheek humor never hurt anyone. I figured a few guys like myself might enjoy that particular signature simply on account of them blowing so many engines without reading the manual.... LOL.

Cheers and beers folks! :icon29::guinness::isadizzy:

[danyboy21]

A great job worthy of one of the most beautiful airplane in the world.

Thank you A2A.

[JayKae]

Awesome stuff jankees! I love it !

[jeansy]

damn i have to get this now

not happy aerosoft and area 51, i was waiting on the helos but a2a beat you to it

[BOOM]

jeansy,You will NOT regret it!! It's a sim within a sim.
Quality+Realism x immersion=A2A

[AusWilko]

I so wanted to wait for the mustang but I have already printed both manuals out so I think it is pretty much a fore gone conclusion I will pull the trigger on this within 24hrs.

Was reading a spread on the spit in Aero Australia while waiting to pick my son up from work, it is like the universe is telling me something LOL

[jankees]

the paintkit is large, but also great, if you catch my drift...painting is easy this way!

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9349.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9351.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9355.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9359.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9373.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9375.jpg

and I survived my next landing as you can see!

[W. Bleddyn]

Ohhh Jankees. Any chance I can persuade you to do one just like that but with the letters YO-Z? Tail number just something random.

I would give you my kids for such a skin.. and the kids aren't too bad.. kinda like and old plane. They make odd noises and leak from strange, unexpected places.. but other then that they are fine. :salute:

[Dimus]

I could not resist this one, even though I rarely ever fly warbirds in FSX. There were two reasons. One was the fact that I had the previous incarnation and loved it and second that I also had the Cub with Accusim and loved it even more so this was a sale for me from the beginning. I downloaded yesterday but had not had the time to install her yet letalone fly her.

I had not yet seen what paints there are so far for it, but would some kind soul consider doing the BBMF MkIIa? This way you may assume that you are flying one that actually flies over nowadays world:

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As seen above it will have to be a glossy clean one but this is how it is now with restored birds.

[ICDP]

Ohhh Jankees. Any chance I can persuade you to do one just like that but with the letters YO-Z? Tail number just something random.

I would give you my kids for such a skin.. and the kids aren't too bad.. kinda like and old plane. They make odd noises and leak from strange, unexpected places.. but other then that they are fine. :salute:

I will work on a personal skin for you tonight (GMT) Bleddyn. I have your little emblem also. Have you changed your preferred code letters? I thought you wanted LE-X, 1940 era brown/green camo.

Can I also ask if you want the two tone black and white underside, or single tone sky/duck egg blue?

[mmann]

What is the frame rate hit with this aircraft? I can't seem to find anyone mentioning this. Judging by the looks of the great looking pictures being posted here, I'm guessing that nobody here has tested it on an older Athlon dual core!!

Regards, Mike Mann

[Javis]

... simply on account of them blowing so many engines without reading the manual.... LOL.

Dead right ! Might've to adopt that sig.. :wiggle:


http://fssupport.com/maam/spit_fire.jpg


As a seasoned Spit pilot i thought here's the chance to see how seasoned i really am.... Well, i got it to snow in April....

Hey, no ambulance after my second flight ! :cool:

Well done, A2A, the pinnacle of an early Spit in FS ! Thank you kindly, chaps !! :salute::ernae::applause:

Great pics & paints, Jan Kees ! :applause:

Cheers,
Jan

[ICDP]

I could not resist this one, even though I rarely ever fly warbirds in FSX. There were two reasons. One was the fact that I had the previous incarnation and loved it and second that I also had the Cub with Accusim and loved it even more so this was a sale for me from the beginning. I downloaded yesterday but had not had the time to install her yet letalone fly her.

I had not yet seen what paints there are so far for it, but would some kind soul consider doing the BBMF MkIIa? This way you may assume that you are flying one that actually flies over nowadays world:

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As seen above it will have to be a glossy clean one but this is how it is now with restored birds.

Hi Dimus. I have already released a repaint of Mk IIa P7350. It is marked as a 266 squadron Spitfire, code leters UO-T. The BBMF Mk IIa appeared in these exact markings for a while.

It is available in the A2A WoP 3 Spitfire Skinpakc available here on SOH.

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?linkid=3543&catid=3

[W. Bleddyn]

I will work on a personal skin for you tonight (GMT) Bleddyn. I have your little emblem also. Have you changed your preferred code letters? I thought you wanted LE-X, 1940 era brown/green camo.

Can I also ask if you want the two tone black and white underside, or single tone sky/duck egg blue?

Thanks ICDP.

The reason I asked Jankees for this one is because I would hate to trouble the same guy with 2 requests and I had already asked you about LE-X lol.

In my time in IL-2 I flew with 2 different Squadrons 401 and 242. I used YO-Z and LE-X respectively. Of the two LE-X would be my preferred, as it was my most recent, and seems fitting as it was the bird I flew in the squadron with Lewis from A2A.

Thank you, and sorry if I was confusing.

** Edit - Oh and the duck egg blue please. I am no expert but wasn't the black/white for OTU aircraft?

[Dimus]

Hi Dimus. I have already released a repaint of Mk IIa P7350. It is marked as a 266 squadron Spitfire, code leters UO-T. The BBMF Mk IIa appeared in these exact markings for a while.

It is available in the A2A WoP 3 Spitfire Skinpakc available here on SOH.

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?linkid=3543&catid=3

Thanks ICDP, I'll go get that right away!

[Cirrus N210MS]

well i did my first Area Flight going up again and this time ill make a Video:salute:

[W. Bleddyn]

well i did my first Area Flight going up again and this time ill make a Video:salute:

Look forward to seeing it!

[IanP]

The black/white underside was operational W. Bleddyn.

Aircraft were painted that way because the RAF were convinced that AA gunners and soldiers on the ground would find it impossible to differentiate between friendly and enemy aircraft types and insignia, so by painting the underside of all British aircraft black and white, they would be high visibility and thus wouldn't be fired on from the ground.

Of course, as with many things, in hindsight this was bl**y stupid, as what's high-vis from the ground is also hi-vis from the air and having an nice high-vis underside makes you a cracking target for a Bf109 pilot or He111 gunner. Many Squadrons soon started ignoring Air Ministry instructions and painting the underside of their aircraft light grey or duck-egg blue.

They were often instructed to repaint them and from what I understand, the response was usually unprintable. :)

Ian P.

[W. Bleddyn]

Thanks for clearing that up for me :salute:

I was digging in a memory of something I read many years ago... and it seems I remembered it wrong or what I read was wrong lol.. I'll blame it on the book since nobody can prove otherwise!! heh

[ICDP]

Bleddyn check your account on A2A web site, I have sent you a PM with a link to your personal Spitfire :)

[JAllen]

Did not know why the black/white underside! Thanks IanP! Also, nice to know someone else thought that scheme was less than intelligent.

First flight takeoff at RAF Bentwaters was so sweet and landing at RAF Woodbridge was perfection. The sounds were crazy good and the COCKPIT OMG what a thrill!

To all involved with the Accusim Spitfire, THANK YOU A2A!!!!!!! I was at Bentwaters one morning in 1974 when a Spit approached the runway out of the morning mist and did a long low pass down the airfield and disappeared. The sound of that engine will not soon be forgotten and the shock and awe of that sight gives me chills today. This beautiful work of art gave me a personal recreation of that moment and was the object of my first flight.

Jim

[shackleton_boy]

i simply love the fact that the open canopy slows the aircraft down! well done! :jump:

[W. Bleddyn]

Bleddyn check your account on A2A web site, I have sent you a PM with a link to your personal Spitfire :)

:salute: :wavey:

[jankees]

revisiting an old friend, P8332 'Soebang', this time with cannons as it should:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9376.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9379.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9384.jpg

[empeck]

What is the frame rate hit with this aircraft? I can't seem to find anyone mentioning this. Judging by the looks of the great looking pictures being posted here, I'm guessing that nobody here has tested it on an older Athlon dual core!!

Regards, Mike Mann

I have C2D E6400@2,13GHz. Spit is perfectly flyable, few frames below default one engine planes.

[Cirrus N210MS]

my Video

vrLDAyb7QmQ

[JayKae]

those are awesome shots jankees!

[Lenop]

For me, this is the BEST prop plane EVER done for FSX:
- fantastic flight dynamics: as alreadt said, opening the canopy effects flight, a-synchrone flaps cause yaw
- engine model as never seen before: even your spark plugs can get dirty and effect performance!
- fantastic VC
- sounds? Do a fly-by in external view with your volume cranked up: it's like being at an airshow! Unbelievable.

Thanks A2A!!

[crashaz]

Keep em coming guys! Awesome work!!

I will be getting this plane as soon as I can afford it. Still in my foxhole trying to find some paying work. Until then I will live off your screenies and comments.

Thanks!:wavey:

[Daube]

For me, this is the BEST prop plane EVER done for FSX:
- fantastic flight dynamics: as alreadt said, opening the canopy effects flight, a-synchrone flaps cause yaw
- engine model as never seen before: even your spark plugs can get dirty and effect performance!
- fantastic VC
- sounds? Do a fly-by in external view with your volume cranked up: it's like being at an airshow! Unbelievable.

Thanks A2A!!
Those features were already existing on the P-47 Accusim ;)

[stiz]

as i cant get this yet (donations welcome! :icon_lol:) can i bagsy the paints of K9871? I wouldnt mind painting those .. the full list of paints are:-


JH-O K9871
ZP-O K9871
LV-Z K9871
SK-A K9871
WJ-O K9871

The plane went through just about every paint scheme applied to the MKIs :)

[JIMJAM]

Ive only flown a few flights but I am ctd with a error message FSX had to close. Its happened 2x when I ended a flight and 3x when I paused the flight and returned to see the message.
The installed told me I had either the current or most recent dx version. Later this evening I will try to troubleshoot.
BTW- This is one of the very,very few planes I managed to nose over and break the prop on a few landings. And I thought I was a stick and rudder Ace. Its a handfull.

[Cirrus N210MS]

Phu_5yTuv3Y

[IanP]

JIMJAM - there's a FAQ over at the A2A forums addressing CTDs - I think it was an image size problem or something?

I just closed it, or I'd copy and paste a link. :rolleyes:

Ian P.

[GypsyBaron]

Here is the link to the A2A Spit FAQ:

http://a2asimulations.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=78&t=23593

Jimjam:
Given the symptoms, it is almost certain that you are suffering from the texture size
problem.

I had similar issues and found that resizing the texure_a and texture_b bump map bmps
and converting them to DDS solved the problem.

A2A has provided a set of alternate textures now that you should find a link to in the above FAQ.

In my case, it was only my Xp Pro 32 install that had the issues. My Win7 X64 install
did not suffer from the texture size issue.

Paul

[SADT]

Hi Guys,
Would somebody be able to do Sailor Malan's ZP-A? That was my favourite repaint for the WOP2 model. :wavey:

[ICDP]

Ive only flown a few flights but I am ctd with a error message FSX had to close. Its happened 2x when I ended a flight and 3x when I paused the flight and returned to see the message.
The installed told me I had either the current or most recent dx version. Later this evening I will try to troubleshoot.
BTW- This is one of the very,very few planes I managed to nose over and break the prop on a few landings. And I thought I was a stick and rudder Ace. Its a handfull.

Try this to see if it helps your CTDs.

http://www.a2asimulations.com/wingsofpower/spitfire/A2A_WoP3_Spitfire_DXT_Bumps.zip

[mmann]

I have C2D E6400@2,13GHz. Spit is perfectly flyable, few frames below default one engine planes.

Sounds almost identical in the frames department as the RealAir Spitfire. Thank you very much for the information.

Regards, Mike Mann

[Tim-HH]

One of the best addons I have bought so far! :applause:

296912968929690

Greetings
Tim

[JIMJAM]

Ok that texture file seemed to do the trick. Ive learned with FSX not to speak to soon though. Now If I can just this da* Trackir 5.1 to behave and let me look down. Pumping the gear up/down and bobbing around has about got me airsick. Freeze it and risk burying this Spit in the ground.
Another great plane to eventually join all the other dozens and dozens collecting dust in my massive hanger. I think I can fly one aircraft a day, every day for a few months without repeats or repaints.
But right now at this point in time, this is my fav.

[IanP]

Control G, sir. Control G.

Stick the lever for the gear in either "extend" or "retract" as required, then sit there pressing ctrl-g to pump the gear until the lights change. ;)

Ian P.

[pilottj]

anyone care to adapt the prototype K5054's paint scheme to the MkIa?

29703

http://spitfiresite.com/uploaded_images/spitfire-k5054-profile.jpg

[SADT]

I was wondering the same thing - the early Mark 1 with flat canopy and Watts/Weybridge prop would be an almost perfect match.

[Roadburner440]

For me, this is the BEST prop plane EVER done for FSX:
- engine model as never seen before: even your spark plugs can get dirty and effect performance!
Thanks A2A!!

All the birds have always had spark plug fouling modeled.. I am unsure how it affects this V-12 as I have yet to fly it. I have always had to be mindful on the B377, P47, J-3, and B-17 as idling to low will foul out the plugs. Reading through the Spit manuals though you need to rev the engine above 2000RPM while in cruise for every 20 minutes you cruise at 1800RPM. So looks like they have taken it to the next level!

[peter12213]

Crashed and burned! In more ways than one! PAPA out!! Haha love this aircraft!

[W. Bleddyn]

anyone care to adapt the prototype K5054's paint scheme to the MkIa?

29703

http://spitfiresite.com/uploaded_images/spitfire-k5054-profile.jpg

+1

That would be a nice addition.

[JIMJAM]

She is a moody one. Flying on 1/2 tanks and very easy on the throttle,pull back the rpms,rad flaps always open with a outside temp in the mid 40s and I am yet to land without the engine smoking like crazy or on fire. This is with the earlier models. The later one I can abuse and get away with it.
Did a quick scan and I see there is a radiator pressure relief valve. Where?
I am always seeing high water temps and hear what I guess is steam.

[Barfly]

What a great airplane... best stall characteristics of any sim-prop I've flown and there have been many. Awesome physics in all respects. Was going to wait for the P51 but glad I didn't :) And still pining for an accusim Dora hehe.

[stiz]

And still pining for an accusim Dora hehe.

scott said over on their forums the other week that the fw190 got pushed aside for the accusim stuff.

[SpaceWeevil]

This is my first Accu-Sim fighter and I am loving the experience. I always fly by the manual anyway, but to have the consequences of inattention or mishandling modelled does add something. Not fear, exactly, but it certainly keeps me on my toes. I'm getting to the point where I feel could confidently trash a real Merlin!

[jeansy]

just been playing around with the paint kit

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/7410/image5gn.png

[woody901]

Wonderful aircraft. However on all models I have a very slight roll to the right that I constantly have to correct. Is anyone else getting this (ie drag modeled in) or is it a problem my end.
Great fun so far flying it and scanning all the gauges carefully.

Woody

[W. Bleddyn]

just been playing around with the paint kit

Very nice Aussie scheme :applause:

[Lewis-A2A]

This is my first Accu-Sim fighter and I am loving the experience. I always fly by the manual anyway, but to have the consequences of inattention or mishandling modelled does add something. Not fear, exactly, but it certainly keeps me on my toes. I'm getting to the point where I feel could confidently trash a real Merlin!

Glad everyone is liking it. Accu-sim adds all sorts, and what comes with the engine mangement and the way we save the data is that you end up over time owning your own spitfire, with its own wear and tear, its own engine. Your spit at the same power settings as another will not produce for example the same speed or quite the same handling because of how it has been treated in the past. I just love that aspect of owning my own aircraft. Being able to say it is like this because of me, because I have ben careful I can get this much speed out of it at x altitude with x amount of hours on the airframe the engine etc.

What we have noticed and are very happy about is how people on our forums are now posting how many hours they have on 'there' aircraft, this is particulary true with the B-17 at the moment. People posting there engine hours and how long they have flying one particular paint. I just love that stuff because it means you are not always flying to the numbers or manual flying, it might fly to the numbers at the start but as you progress and as th engine wears to how you fly you will end up making your own by the book numbers according to how you treat her,... it s a given that I overhaul after most flights just to get rid of the burn marks on the spit hehe.

Anyway, glad your liking it chaps,

cheers,
Lewis

[Daube]

A most pleasant experience indeed. Thank you Lewis (and your team) for this fantastic aircraft once again.

Funny thing is that I thought the Spit would take me away from the P-47. In fact, it's the contrary. Thanks to the Spit, I now appreciate the P-47 even more, because I can feel the differences better than before. Those two planes are so different.

The only thing is, I wish the P-47 would receive some update for its maintenance hangar. The view of the state of the engine is pretty limited, especially compared to the Spit and the B-17 :/

[Kowalski65]

This is one lovely looking plane. I KNOW that I am going toget it, despite telling myself that it isn't one I need! I have all the other accu-sim ones, so my wallet is calling.I know how damn good they are!

The only thing that put me off initially was that I though there would be limited repaints done(after all, they would all be green & brown with just different numbers wouldn't they?) But having seen ones from Oz, Turkey & Portugal(& that's just so far) & the possibility of K5054 (hopefully in the original varied panel colours and the Supermarine Blue) I doubt I can put it off any longer :)

Just 1 thing-I have the WoP Fighter Box Set Spitfire, so does that qualify me for the $8 discount? I saw Lewis say that was OK on 1 forum, that any FSX Spit was OK but strictly speaking it's for FS9, although it flies perfectly in FSX.I'll buy it anyway but don't want to bother A2A with having to faff about with extra payments or work all over $8!
^^^^^^^^^
Solved now-I really should go to A2A forums first! But Im downloading a huge scenery file so everything is ssssslllllllooooooooowwwww now!

[txnetcop]

Wonderful aircraft. However on all models I have a very slight roll to the right that I constantly have to correct. Is anyone else getting this (ie drag modeled in) or is it a problem my end.
Great fun so far flying it and scanning all the gauges carefully.

Woody


There are adjustments you can make to rudder and elevator trim on the left side of your cockpit

[woody901]

There are adjustments you can make to rudder and elevator trim on the left side of your cockpit

Would rudder trim counter this roll?

Woody

[bstolle]

yes

Bernt

[txnetcop]

Would rudder trim counter this roll?

Woody

Already answered above but anyway you don't just get in a Spit and start flying there are things to consider because of the light aircraft and powerful engine and the use of various props. She's a handful but oh so nice when you get her dialed in!

[ZsoltB]

Hi Scott, I did indeed install DirectX as the installer has you do. This CTD also is happening both with the base product alone, as well as the base product with Accusim installed. I thought it may just be that my graphics card isn't up to par, but even resizing the main texture sheet did not change anything. I may try and re-install DirectX, and if need be, re-install FSX.

Yes!
I also CTD
The accusim package during installation, it appears:

http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/582/hiban.jpg (http://img638.imageshack.us/i/hiban.jpg/)

Any Idea?

[jankees]

My first paints are now avialable on OZx:

BP-P (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/1548-a2a-wop3-spitfire-n3246-bp-p/):
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9317.jpg

YT-L (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/1549-a2a-wop3-spitfire-p7665-yt-l/):
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9373.jpg

ZD-L (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/1550-a2a-wop3-spitfire-p8332-zd-l/):
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9376.jpg

[Daube]

Yes!
I also CTD
The accusim package during installation, it appears:



Any Idea?
That's not a CTD. It's just a warning message, I had it too. Just press OK and the installation will continue.

[DaveWG]

Trying out a paint. BM597 belonging to Historic Aircraft Collection.

29747

I know it should be on a Vb really :kilroy:

[jimjones]

A terrific plane. The sounds are wonderful. So much so that I really miss the full complement
during replays. In the cockpit on replays I get total silence until landing, then hear
rolling sounds. I had let the prop come to a halt on landing and during replays it continued
to show halted during the replay on the way down.

So many good things about the spit; paints, handling, fogging, engine wear, prop selection,
etc. Cockpit realism personified!

What is the reason for the red rectangles on the leading edge of the wings? Safety features
in case guns are accidentally activated on the ground?

[ZsoltB]

That's not a CTD. It's just a warning message, I had it too. Just press OK and the installation will continue.

Yes, but CTD aircraft selection occurs!

[JayKae]

Thank you jankees for your hard work! Will fly them tomorrow !

[woody901]

Thanks for the help guys. Just taken her up for a long flight and found that about -4% trim on the rudder held her true and straight. Great FSX addition and very easy on Framerates even with all this accusim stuff going on in the background. Well done and thankyou A2A.

Woody

[scottmm73]

She is a moody one. Flying on 1/2 tanks and very easy on the throttle,pull back the rpms,rad flaps always open with a outside temp in the mid 40s and I am yet to land without the engine smoking like crazy or on fire. This is with the earlier models. The later one I can abuse and get away with it.
Did a quick scan and I see there is a radiator pressure relief valve. Where?
I am always seeing high water temps and hear what I guess is steam.

The landing gear is the killer here especially on the MkI, the right gear covers the radiator opening. Plan ahead and don't reduce airspeed to soon maintain 120-160 mph. You definitely don't want to fly the pattern at 90 mph. On downwind reduce airspeed to 120. Keep airspeed and gear up till the last minute before landing (set flaps and gear just before turning final). On final keep airspeed up and cross TH between 80-90. Set attitude for 3 point landing. Once on the ground, raise flaps and don't goof around, your water temp will be up (around 100 degrees) so you have 20 degrees to play with. Taxi to parking quickly, or bump and go.

As far as the radiator pressure relief valve, the manual shows no such thing.

[AndyE1976]

What is the reason for the red rectangles on the leading edge of the wings? Safety features
in case guns are accidentally activated on the ground?

They are to show that the guns have been fired. They used fabric patches to show the ground crew that the guns had been fired and needed to be reloaded and I guess to show he pilot that they had been reloaded.

[Kowalski65]

What is the reason for the red rectangles on the leading edge of the wings? Safety features in case guns are accidentally activated on the ground?

Although I dont have the plane(yet!) I suspect they are covering the gun ports,to stop dirt getting in,& to tell the groundcrew on return if the guns had been fired(if they had holes in then :) )

[Oelwanne]

As far as the radiator pressure relief valve, the manual shows no such thing.

Accusim Manual Page 38: Coolant Pressure Release Valve:
If your coolant system pressures are too high or your coolant temperature exceeds 120° C, a pressure relief valve will open allowing high
temperature air to escape. This relief valve helps prevent damage to your coolant system due to extreme pressures.
:salute:

[scottmm73]

Accusim Manual Page 38: Coolant Pressure Release Valve:
If your coolant system pressures are too high or your coolant temperature exceeds 120° C, a pressure relief valve will open allowing high
temperature air to escape. This relief valve helps prevent damage to your coolant system due to extreme pressures.
:salute:

Yeah, just found it. Seems that should be in the Spitfire manual and not the accusim manual.

[alpine]

Hi, Zsolt,

go in the A2A forums and load you down the WOP3_Spitfire_DXT_Bumps, that cures your CTDs!

Cheers, Thilo

[ZsoltB]

Hi, Zsolt,

go in the A2A forums and load you down the WOP3_Spitfire_DXT_Bumps, that cures your CTDs!

Cheers, Thilo

Hi Thilo,


Thank you!

Regards,

Zsolt

[Lewis-A2A]

Troubleshooting FAQ;
http://a2asimulations.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=78&t=23593

[TeiscoDelRay]

How would you compare this to their B-17?

[ZsoltB]

Thank you A2A

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/1624/2011129181347109.jpg (http://img211.imageshack.us/i/2011129181347109.jpg/)

[jankees]

How would you compare this to their B-17?

this one has only one engine, but both are absolutely brilliant.

Meanwhile:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9423.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9414.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9411.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9428.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9433.jpg

[BOOM]

WOW!!! Beautiful shots!!!!:jump:She's a "LOOKER"

[IanHenry]

I've had just three flights in her, and discovered that it's an absolute joy to side slip into land as they used to do in real life. Brilliant!

Ian

[Oelwanne]

Whaaa! Finally i got her...and what a Beauty!:jump:
After doing a Run Up as mentioned in the Manual she was quickly boiling :angryfir:.
So i had to shut her down after 3 Minutes running. But the Mechanic said she is fine.
Pfuuhh... What a temper!

[Scratch]

Whaaa! Finally i got her...and what a Beauty!:jump:
After doing a Run Up as mentioned in the Manual she was quickly boiling :angryfir:.
So i had to shut her down after 3 Minutes running. But the Mechanic said she is fine.
Pfuuhh... What a temper!

Mechanics and Flight Engineers are suckers for Scotch. A few bottles given discreetly will have them forgive you just about anything:salute:

[Nick C]

Lovely, lovely plane. I feel as though I'm missing out though, not as much fun when everything does what it should be doing!


29810

[Carbine1]

Very nice picture Nic.

Does anybody find the canopy glass a tad overdone with the blue effect, when viewed from certain angles.

Cheers.

[jankees]

yup, me too, just a bit

[Bomber_12th]

Thank you very much for your repaints, Jan Kees, and I am really looking forward to P8088!

[Cirrus N210MS]

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/4126/a2aspitfireparkedsunset.jpg

[GypsyBaron]

Some A2A Spits chasing some A2A B-17G's around the virtual skies earlier today.

Paul

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c24/Gypsy_Baron/FSX%20Multi-player/2011-1-29_14-54-38-643.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c24/Gypsy_Baron/FSX%20Multi-player/2011-1-29_14-53-54-803.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c24/Gypsy_Baron/FSX%20Multi-player/2011-1-29_14-36-43-520.jpg

[Cirrus N210MS]

XbaJkdWwwfI


Somthing me and Barfly just finished up doing! :salute:

[Oelwanne]

Mechanics and Flight Engineers are suckers for Scotch. A few bottles given discreetly will have them forgive you just about anything:salute:
Thanks, i will keep that in mind. :icon_lol:
Oh, on my first 2 Flights i did a mistake. Since i have Tooltips off, i thought the Mixture Lever is at rich when pushed forward (like in the most Planes). But in the Spit its vice versa. So i was doing all the Flying and Ground Operations on a lean mixture....
:isadizzy:

[Paul K]

Lovely, lovely plane. I feel as though I'm missing out though, not as much fun when everything does what it should be doing!


29810

I think that's about as close to a photograph as I've seen, Nick. Very nice indeed.

[jankees]

NK-K (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/1555-a2a-wop3-spitfire-p8088-nk-k-borough-of-lambeth/) 'Borough of Lambeth' can now be found on OZx, just follow the link.

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9461.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9453.jpg

[Dimus]

This is one of the best purchases I made for FSX!

A few humble screens from me on my first flight:

The obvious reason behind the earth-green RAF camo:
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii181/VDimus/fsx2011-01-2823-26-42-08.jpg

The canopy misted badly. Had to open the hood and it cleared after a few seconds!!!
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii181/VDimus/fsx2011-01-2823-53-24-76.jpg

Few seconds before a sweet three pointer touchdown. This bird does it so well:
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii181/VDimus/fsx2011-01-2823-43-24-95.jpg

The best part. It went well with only spark plugs to clean. I'll watch my idling next time:
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii181/VDimus/fsx2011-01-2900-02-11-26.jpg

[ZsoltB]

The pilot how to get remove of the cockpit?
:redf:

[txnetcop]

This is definitely a love affair:

[CodyValkyrie]

The pilot how to get remove of the cockpit?
:redf:

Hit the Cold Start button and he will be removed.

[FlameOut]

Carbine1

Does anybody find the canopy glass a tad overdone with the blue effect, when viewed from certain angles
================================================== =======================

jankees

yup, me too, just a bit

It's the only thing that I see is slightly wrong with her. It looks a little "fogged up" not F*%# up.
Maybe it is the environment mapping or some such thing. :frown:

[ZsoltB]

Hit the Cold Start button and he will be removed.

Unfortunately, it does not appear!

[CodyValkyrie]

Well... If you hit cold start, and go into the VC, he will again appear.

Try going to the external view, then hit cold start. He should disappear, and stay gone until you enter VC again.

[scottmm73]

Unfortunately, it does not appear!
zsolt hit shift+3, the dialog box that comes up will have the cold start 'button' in the lower right corner.

[jankees]

French paint anyone?

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9467.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9476.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9479.jpg

[jim]

Jankees; you are truly a master.

[Akatsuki]

French paint anyone?


Jan Kees could you please make a belgian paint?:wavey:

[RudiJG1]

Jankees; you are truly a master.

I agree...I was flying this lovely aircraft last night in Jankees' ZD-L "Soebang" paint, and I took some time while in cruise (9000 ft, mixture weak, 2200 rpm, radiator temp well below critical, I'm relieved to say...) to take an outside look at his paint. The little details are fantastic -- lube streaks, paint chips, wear on the leading edges of the airframe -- just perfect.

Thanks for the work on our behalf! :salute:

[ZsoltB]

What is a painting save size of the rule?

32bit? or 24bit? DXt3 or DXt5 etc.

Please help me!

Thank you!

Zsolt

[noddy]

29916 29915 29914

[jankees]

Jan Kees could you please make a belgian paint?:wavey:

no problem.

And most of the honours go to Martin Catney, who made the textures in the first place, and the paintkit too. Me, I just add the letters, noseart etc, most of it is Martin's work, really.

[ZsoltB]

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/8968/maltay.jpg (http://img291.imageshack.us/i/maltay.jpg/)

[Lewis-A2A]

Nice Blue Malta paint there :)

Also A2A Resident Martin has uploaded another skin pack,...

http://a2asimulations.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=77&t=23754

:ernae:

[SADT]

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/8968/maltay.jpg (http://img291.imageshack.us/i/maltay.jpg/)

Hi Zsoltquack, that repaint looks really cool! Where do you plan to upload it? :salute:

[ZsoltB]

Hi SADT,

I am happy to share, but there are problems in relation to saving the painting!
Such was not yet!
This bird will catch me!
I need help!
The finished painting what format to save?
Step to step
Photoshop:
-32bit or 24bit?
DXTbmp:
-DXT3 or DXT5?
Crazy already!

Thank you!

Zsolt

[dvj]

Lovely, lovely plane. I feel as though I'm missing out though, not as much fun when everything does what it should be doing!


29810
I agree with this. Once all of the systems are sorted out, it's a wondeful flightsimulation with nothing else to do. Meaning that it was fairly easy to master as flight sims go and there is nothing to shoot down! Guess I'll try some crosswinds.

[Thiago - Crosshairfilms]

Beautiful Aircraft, A2A always impresses me.

[Lewis-A2A]

I agree with this. Once all of the systems are sorted out, it's a wondeful flightsimulation with nothing else to do. Meaning that it was fairly easy to master as flight sims go and there is nothing to shoot down! Guess I'll try some crosswinds.

Seriously?

[huub vink]

Hi SADT,

I am happy to share, but there are problems in relation to saving the painting!
Such was not yet!
This bird will catch me!
I need help!
The finished painting what format to save?
Step to step
Photoshop:
-32bit or 24bit?
DXTbmp:
-DXT3 or DXT5?
Crazy already!

Thank you!

Zsolt

Zsolt, in general I always save DDS format textures is DDS DTX5 format. I don't have this model (yet?), but I assume the textures are in DDS format.
Non-DDS extended textures I always save in DTX3 format as DTX5 gave me problems.

In general 32 bits textures will require a powerful PC, 32 bits in combination with 2048x2048 will require an extreme powerful PC.

I hope this answers your question,
Huub

[ronvking]

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[Thoe6969]

I agree with this. Once all of the systems are sorted out, it's a wondeful flightsimulation with nothing else to do. Meaning that it was fairly easy to master as flight sims go and there is nothing to shoot down! Guess I'll try some crosswinds.SEEMS TO ME ,ONCE THE SYSTEMS ARE PRETTY MUCH FIGURED OUT,WHICH AIN'T GOING TO HAPPEN IN A DAY FOR ANYBODY THEN IT'S TIME TO DO MANY HOURS OF GOOD FLYING.

[JIMJAM]

I know I gotta quit eating mexican before I go flying. Wooohooo. Last couple of flights I fogged the glass up so bad I couldnt see a thing. Ahhh the smell of 100 octane and burritoes.

[flyer01]

my Video

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Thanks for the video.

Glad to see that someone at age 25 likes the songs of that era.:ernae:

flyer01:salute:

[scottmm73]

Fictional repaint of Mk1 Spitfire for the 52nd Fighter Group.

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[dvj]

Seriously?

Lewis, your products are exceptional and I own a bunch of them. This one has some very nice special effects, but I did not find it particularly challenging as a flying simulation. Maybe some kind of in-flight emergency is needed, or a mission? Maybe it's because it's a famous combat plane in a non-combat simulator? Right now I'd rank your Accusim B-17 and B-377 as the best so far. They seem fussier, with more engine and flight management required at the controls.

[Bomber_12th]

Why make it harder than it really is?

[Kiwikat]

Once all of the systems are sorted out, it's a wondeful flightsimulation with nothing else to do. Meaning that it was fairly easy to master as flight sims go and there is nothing to shoot down! Guess I'll try some crosswinds.

I can't say that I necessarily disagree with this, though the Mk I is more difficult than the Mk II.

That doesn't take anything away from what A2A has created though. The Spitfire is loads of fun! It is among the best addons available for FSX, no doubt. The sounds of the merlin, propeller, and airframe together create unparalleled immersion. Can't forget to mention there's a near-perfect paint kit for it too!

[JayKae]

I dont care what you say jankees I have been flying your repaints for a long time now, together with jeansy's and Bobs stuff for military things, I rate them as some of the best

[CodyValkyrie]

I would like to point out that A2A simulates random failures of various systems. Even if you are not finding the flying particularly challenging should you have mastered it, there is ALWAYS the possibility of a failure in flight.

[Lewis-A2A]

As cody has mentioend we also have failures random/rare ones + of course everything is yours. You may think you have mastered it, but if after five hours the wear is so bad you need an overhaul then you may want to go over procedures.

All I can say DVJ is you are in the minority for being able to master it so easily (Pure Jealousy from me :P ). However if you want a challenge try to get up within 2mins and then climb to combat altitude within mins also without causing too much damage. I applied this to our P47 once I had that 'under control' and soon found that trying to get up to mid level altitude over Suffolk/Norfolk and then head out to Occupied europe reaching coast at say 23,000ft was bloody difficult and made me realise I only had her under control when playing around at 9000ft and below.

Or you could try different environments, if you are flying in a cold place then its going to be harder to cook an engine, maybe try Malta in the summer. Another thing to play with is the two Marks + the different props all of which will require a diferent technique into mastering the aircraft for all locations and altitudes.

Also as I mentioned first, as time goes on you will know how good you stack up against other pilots as they post how many hours an average engine, or cylinder etc last.

[Nick C]

I'd also like to point out that mine was not a complaint, just a tongue-in-cheek comment. I'm loving flying her, thank you. :salute:

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[jankees]

and I love your shots, keep 'em coming!

[rwmarth]

it shouldnt be too hard, relatively speaking of course!, to fly a warbird and have her perform well. If they weren't rugged in the first place, they wouldn't have been too successful at all historically. Of course, that all being said, as Lewis points out, see how the engine does over time. And of course, if the engine stays in good condition for a long long time, that probably just goes to show you that you are already putting some TLC towards the aircraft; quite the feet in itself that Accusim can force upon a person to treat a simulated aircraft with so much care!

[txnetcop]

I also have not had any problems keeping temperatures in line and keeping the bird in fairly good shape in many hours of normal flight and varying temperatures...but here is where the challenge comes:
Fly the plane as if you were scrambling from the ground including the warm-up time they used after radar spotted incoming aircraft and called a scramble alert. Then climb to altitude above what you pre planned the attack to be from and at what altitude. Using power dives and recoveries, snap rolls, barrel rolls, loops, spins, etc as if you were actually dogfighting...now see how well your engine holds up. By the way don't repair to new condition every time you fly-just flyable because during the Battle of Britain they scrambled several times a day.
What fun! Wish I had time to play today
Ted

[Bomber_12th]

As experienced and knowledgeable warbird pilots will tell you, warbirds are aircraft to fly and have fun with. The worst is to put a pilot into a warbird who is scared of it - they are to be respected of course, but they are also to be enjoyed. The Spitfire is not a difficult warbird to master, with next to no vices, as long as you have proper stick and rudder skills, tail-dragger experience, and maintain proper airmanship. Keeping on top of the temperatures of the coolant and oil, and the oil and fuel pressures, shouldn't be your main focus, especially when flying. A glance down every now and then, to confirm everything's good, but most of the time you should have your head up, looking out of the aircraft. This is especially easier if you use proper engine settings!

BTW, some of the best warbird pilots are also some of the best mechanics and gear-heads as well - they know what to do in all circumstances of operating the aircraft, because they know the aircraft's systems inside and out, as they work on them first hand. For instance, you cannot be a pilot for the Air Museum Planes of Fame, unless you start from the bottom, and work your way up, actually getting your hands dirty helping to maintain the aircraft and know their inner-workings.

Most typical Merlin-engine power settings in a Spitfire today are:

Take-off: 8+ Boost, 3,000 RPM
Climb: 4-6+ Boost, 2,400-2,600 RPM
Cruise: 2+ Boost, 1,800-2,000 RPM

For display use, I use 4+ Boost, 2,400 RPM. There isn't as much power on tap as 6+ and 2,600, but your maneuvers can be tighter with lower speeds, and managing your energy is a bit more of a challenge, which makes for a more interesting display I find. As a result, the display will be closer into the airport as well.

[jankees]

Jan Kees could you please make a belgian paint?:wavey:

still wip, mind you, but I'm getting somewhere..

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and a small update on the previous one:

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[IanHenry]

It just makes me wonder how much fun a Hawker Typhoon with Accusim would be with that aircrafts temperamental engine.
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[Pips]

It just makes me wonder how much fun a Hawker Typhoon with Accusim would be with that aircrafts temperamental engine.
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**Shudder**

And then imagine trying to belly land the damn thing with that great big scoop out front!!

[Scratch]

Why make it harder than it really is?

I reckon this bird, if it is realistically easy to fly, would not be all that popular with some in the IL-2 crowd:icon_lol:

[Akatsuki]

still wip, mind you, but I'm getting somewhere..


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[Nick C]

I took my first flight with the MkII tonight with a 3 blade prop, enjoyable but I think I prefer the MkI with the twin blade. I think like Henshaw, I too feel it looks more graceful.

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[dvj]

I also have not had any problems keeping temperatures in line and keeping the bird in fairly good shape in many hours of normal flight and varying temperatures...but here is where the challenge comes:
Fly the plane as if you were scrambling from the ground including the warm-up time they used after radar spotted incoming aircraft and called a scramble alert. Then climb to altitude above what you pre planned the attack to be from and at what altitude. Using power dives and recoveries, snap rolls, barrel rolls, loops, spins, etc as if you were actually dogfighting...now see how well your engine holds up. By the way don't repair to new condition every time you fly-just flyable because during the Battle of Britain they scrambled several times a day.
What fun! Wish I had time to play today
Ted

I'll do that. Hmmmmm, I think I just got flat tire.

[huub vink]

After I did the repaint from the Belgian Spitfire for the old A2A model, I was pointed to an error by a volunteer from the "Musée royal de l'Armée et d'Histoire Militaire" in Brussels.

On the original aircraft the Belgian flag was painted mirrored as you can see here: http://home.pi.be/~braf/350Sqn/aircraft/350mn-a-P7297.htm

so it should be painted as shown below......

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/Huub_Vink/Belgianflag.jpg

Cheers,
Huub

[Barvan40]

Huub, we had the same one in mind.

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u162/Barvan40/WOPIII_Spit_005.jpg

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u162/Barvan40/WOPIII_Spit_006.jpg

[txnetcop]

Wow that is one gorgeous paint HUUB!

[jankees]

I think I got a message from the same guy, Huub.
Black should be toward the front of the aircraft on both sides.
It will be corrected of course.
And I see we'll have two Belgian aircraft to play with?

JanKees

[Zorg_DK]

Loving the Spit! Definitely A2A's best plane yet.

I placed the Spit next to the P-47 with Fsrecorder, it sure looks tiny compared to the P-47. :)

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/9186/enb2011131211050.jpg (http://img163.imageshack.us/i/enb2011131211050.jpg/)

[ZsoltB]

http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/4482/maltad.jpg (http://img714.imageshack.us/i/maltad.jpg/)

repaint soon

[jeansy]

hey guys ive hit a snag and it has me beat

the spinner, ive painted pink but when in the sim its black

any ideas

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/6823/image3ni.png

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/24/image4i.png

[huub vink]

Wow that is one gorgeous paint HUUB!

Ted, that's actually a repiant I already did in early December last year for the 'old' A2A Spitfire.

Cheers,
Huub

[JayKae]

That is a cool looking paint jeansy

[Dimus]

I had some great fun last evening flying around in this beauty. It happened that ASE also gave me some very British murcky weather that fit the bill great. The cold also helped with the cooling and I felt that I was in control until I probably pushed some negative g and the engine quit. Not having practiced any restart procedures for a Merlin III I glided nicely to nearby Goodwood and put it down at the edge of the runway stalling it a few inches above the ground. The shaking and sound associated with the stall is awesome and at the same time frightening. It was good that the soothing touchdown sound came right after it!

Unfortunately I did not have FSRecorder on to replay the situation and get some screenshots to share. The built in instant replay did not work well.

This is one of the most thrilling FSX experiences so far!!! Thank you A2A!!!:ernae:

[ICDP]

hey guys ive hit a snag and it has me beat

the spinner, ive painted pink but when in the sim its black

any ideas

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/6823/image3ni.png

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/24/image4i.png

I can't tell from the screenshot but if you are using the 2 blade wooden prop it will always be black.

Other than that I can't see why this is happening. Your texture has the colours in the correct place, and it looks great too :)

[jankees]

a bit more work from this side:

Belgian flag now blowing in the correct way, and I made my own letters/numbers for the serial, plus a few more updated details:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9526.jpg

Douglas Bader's MK.II P7966:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9515.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9519.jpg

I still need to add the 'Manxman' logo on the other side though,

and a request from the A2A forum:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9510.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9522.jpg

[italoc]

Oustanding !!!!:jump::jump::jump:
and I even got foggy glasses inside cockpit ....!!!
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Thanks A2A
Italo

[Oelwanne]

My new Propeller: This Pitch gives Maximum Speed! :icon_twi:
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I don´t had the Heart to try to start it.....

[Barvan40]

After I did the repaint from the Belgian Spitfire for the old A2A model, I was pointed to an error by a volunteer from the "Musée royal de l'Armée et d'Histoire Militaire" in Brussels.

On the original aircraft the Belgian flag was painted mirrored as you can see here: http://home.pi.be/~braf/350Sqn/aircraft/350mn-a-P7297.htm


Cheers,
Huub

Corrected the flag on mine also.

[LCBORDEN]

Oh BOY!!! you guys (perhaps gals too) are hitting your stride.....EXCELLENT!..This is certainly a great plane to go nuts on. Too all the pixel pushers, GREAT WORK!! Looking forward to all your offerings.

Ol'Jarhead :wavey:

[JAllen]

Cruising the cliffs of Dover, up the Thames, and back to RAF Bentwaters. I am loving this airplane. Printed the checklist, made notes to self, learning to treat her like a lady and enjoying the ride. Sweet landings when you get the tail down. Easy to get into a feeling of being there. The sounds, vibrations in the cockpit, slide the hood back and feel the cold air. For me it is that good. Great sense of a tangible machine attached to the joystick and throttle.

I have the Realair Spit as well and for me there is a huge difference. I do not prefer one over the other, they both have a purpose for me. A2A Spit gives me an little understanding of what a 20 something man had to learn before his life depended on it. I stand in awe of those young men.

Dreaming of a chance to feel a Mustang in the same way. Thank you A2A

Jim

[Oelwanne]

Just found this old Colour Picture :salute:
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[IanP]

Guess I'd better add my little contribution to the thread as well... ;)

I recently asked if anyone was interested in doing some repaints for me of this to go with my Middle Wallop and Digby airfields. No-one has taken me up on it and the only response I got was, predictably, a "Do it yourself!" with a tongue sticking out smiley after it. I've learned to expect those by now from that person!

So. Anyway. I can't 'do it myself', because I use PSP X2, which won't open the psd files. So I begged for help from rather closer to home and the owner of a PC which has Photoshop Elements on it from an OU Photography course. Step in Sharon, better known around me as "Mrs. P"...

http://www.ianpsdarkcorner.co.uk/repaints/x4036.jpg

X4036 was assigned to Pilot Officer R. "Bob" Doe at 234 Squadron during the height of the Battle of Britain, when he scored 11 confirmed and 2 shared kills before moving to the Hurricanes of 238 Sqn, also at Middle Wallop, in September 1940.

The aircraft has been the subject of numerous paintings, drawings, models and writing which, unfortunately, means that numerous sources show numerous different colours and positions for the aircraft's markings. Therefore this is a "best guess" based on all the sources we found. Hopefully no-one will object too violently.

The repaint is available here: http://www.ianpsdarkcorner.co.uk/repaints/A2A_WoP3_Spitfire_Ia-X4036.zip

The other screenshot I'll post here is just one I took while testing the repaint above, at RAF Friston. She's pretty photogenic, this lady, isn't she?

http://www.ianpsdarkcorner.co.uk/historical/raf/x2fr/x2frsf1a.jpg

Ian P.

[Bomber_12th]

Thank you Ian and Mrs. P! Downloaded in an instant.

Bob Doe, one of the greatest fighter pilots and finest gentleman - I too thought about him as soon as the Mk.I/II product was released. It will be great having X4036 in FSX - it is too bad that we lost him not too long ago from this world.

I too wish I could do some repaints for it, but I think my machine would slap me in the face, if I tried opening a 4096x4096 psd file again. :)

[txnetcop]

I really had very little interest in the Spits that were out there until the Accusim'd model became available. I don't know why I guess there was just not enough immersion factor for me. The repaints are unbelievably realistic. Ian your repaint is just incredible. I have had a jaw-dropping experience with the work all of you have put into this magnificent machine. My hat's off to TEAM A2A and the repainters who have made this hobby so enjoyable. I can understand how the British people felt about their RAF in thouse desperate hours...they truly were KNIGHTS OF THE AIR and rode to war on glorious steeds...wish we had an accusimmed Hurricane!
Ted

[huub vink]

...wish we had an accusimmed Hurricane!
Ted

An update from the Bf109 would be more in my alley ;)

Cheers,
Huub

[IanP]

Ted: 99.9% of the work was done by Martin Catney in the paintkit - as Sharon said, all we had to do was put on appropriate squadron, identity and registration codes (the good news of which is that you can hopefully expect a Digby repaint soon. ;))

John: I actually have GIMP on this notebook (T5750@2.0GHz, 2Gb RAM, Intel mobile GPU) and it did open the PK eventually, but I couldn't do anything with it. Sharon's E6600 with 2Gb RAM and an ATI 3870 512Mb opened it and was able to work on it, but ran out of RAM twice, forcing restarts before continuing work. It's a phenomenal paint kit, but a nightmare to work with on anything less than a supercomputer.

Also I have to agree. Men like Bob Doe will always be missed, but him particularly so. There's a quote that I saw on Wonkypedia while researching the readme for that repaint which reminded me that I thought it summed him up when I first heard it on the TV.

"I wasn't fighting for the King, I was fighting for my Mum. I didn't want them over here!"

R.I.P. Wing Cdr. Doe.

[AndyE1976]

An update from the Bf109 would be more in my alley ;)

Cheers,
Huub

Hurricane or 109 would be cool, but imagine trying to keep 4 Merlins under control on an acusimmed Lancaster :)

I'm going to give the paintkit a try tonight. Having read Geoffrey Wellums First Light a few months ago I've been wanting to get his Mk1a into FSX for a while. It's the current BBMF spit colours I believe and he grew up just down the road from where I used to live in London.

[ZsoltB]

I'm looking for RAF fonts
As for the SimmerPaintShop site available is that do not see the Photoshop
Any idea?

[IanP]

The ones that we used are from Simmers' Paint Shop here: http://www.simmerspaintshop.com/forums/dlcat-military-fonts-19/ - Sharon installed them to Windows as any other font and were able to use them in Photoshop Elements immediately.

Are you sure that you installed the fonts using file / install new font, rather than just copying them into the fonts directory?

Cheers,

Ian P.

[ZsoltB]

Exactly where is the font directory?

[IanP]

The Fonts directory is under Windows.

However the correct way to install Fonts to Windows is to extract the ".ttf" file to an appropriate place, then go to Control Panel - Fonts.

Once that is open, select "File", then "Install New Font" - browse to the .ttf file you extracted, select it and continue, to install the font.

Obviously, this is in the English language version of Windows so folder names and selections will vary in other languages.

Hope that helps?

Ian P.

[ZsoltB]

Yes, I always installed the fonts,
but the RAF pack does not appear!
I do not know what blocks
This mystery!

Regards,

Zsolt

[jankees]

I have a few more paints available for you guys:

P7966 D-B (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/1570-a2a-wop3-spitfire-p7966-d-b-manxman/) "Manxman", Douglas Bader's Mk.II:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9549.jpg

X4381 SD-J (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/1567-a2a-wop3-spitfire-x4381-sd-j/) of No.501 Sqn.

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9523.jpg

P7840 GW-Z (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/1569-a2a-wop3-spitfire-p7840-gw-z-mountains-omourne/) "Mountains o'Mourne" of No.340 (French) Squadron (GC/IV/2 'Ile de France')

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9546.jpg

and P7509 MN-N (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/1568-a2a-wop3-spitfire-p7509-mn-n/) of No.350 (Belgian) Sqn.

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9526-1.jpg

I hope you'll enjoy them, and if you do, post the odd screenshot here and there?

[Lewis-A2A]

Yes, I always installed the fonts,
but the RAF pack does not appear!
I do not know what blocks
This mystery!

Regards,

Zsolt

Remember to restart your system after installing fonts.

thanks,
Lewis

[IanP]

I got told off over at A2A for using the wrong colour on the identity lettering. All I can say is that it matched more sources we found than any other one did.

However, as Jan Kees gave me the RGB for the correct lettering colour, I've re-uploaded the file with medium sea grey lettering.

http://www.ianpsdarkcorner.co.uk/repaints/x4036sm.jpg

There's a new link as well, because in spite of the fact that I uploaded using exactly the same filename before, the site insisted on reporting File Not Found. So I've changed a - to an _ and now it works.

http://www.ianpsdarkcorner.co.uk/repaints/A2A_WoP3_Spitfire_Ia_X4036.zip

Edit: The original link now works as well. I have no idea why it didn't before and, TBH, don't care!!!!

Ian P.

[AndyE1976]

I'm trying to do a repaint of Geoffrey Wellums Spit QJ-K, but I'm having trouble finding an RAF font with the correct 'K' and 'Q'. What font are you guys using and where can it be found? The RAF fonts on simmerspaintshop don't seem to be right.

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[ICDP]

I'm trying to do a repaint of Geoffrey Wellums Spit QJ-K, but I'm having trouble finding an RAF font with the correct 'K' and 'Q'. What font are you guys using and where can it be found? The RAF fonts on simmerspaintshop don't seem to be right.

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Sometims you have do create your own letters. The Q for example is just an O with a stroke through it, and the K is just 3 thick lines :)

[jeansy]

ok i found a bug i think

its been drving me nuts why i can get the spinner to show colour other than black

i did a reinstall, then i noticed

it doest matter what model/ stock repaint i select it reverts to the 2 blade version

i tried it again in slew mode, while in slew the 2 blades would show after selecting

then i turn slew off it changes to the 2 blade version, once again this is for all 4 paints after a reinstall

WTF?


any ideas

[ZsoltB]

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/4022/jzeh.jpg (http://img251.imageshack.us/i/jzeh.jpg/)

http://www.speedyshare.com/files/26636098/texture.AR213_E-JZ.zip

[ZsoltB]

http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/4482/maltad.jpg (http://img714.imageshack.us/i/maltad.jpg/)

repaint soon

http://www.speedyshare.com/files/26636134/texture.Malta.zip

[AndyE1976]

Sometims you have do create your own letters. The Q for example is just an O with a stroke through it, and the K is just 3 thick lines :)

Thanks, I thought that might be the case, but wanted to ask if there was an easy route :)

[Lenop]

Cool! Lewis from A2A just confirmed an A2A Spitfire Mk.V!!!!

"I can confirm a Spitfire MkV with a Merlin45 is being built. Our current thinking is that this will be released as a product extension to the MkI/II. At the same time the P-51 is being developed and not being delayed by the new Spitfire Mk"

[txnetcop]

Outstanding paints...especially love that Malta paint!!!
Ted

[Quixoticish]

I'd love to see a Mk VIII/IX pack.

[ZsoltB]

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/1255/prototype1u.jpg (http://img690.imageshack.us/i/prototype1u.jpg/)

[LCBORDEN]

Kind of off topic....has anyone had the problem of their elevator trim wheels not working ...I have the Saitek X45 that has two rotary wheels that I use for rudder and elevator trim...on this aircraft it has no effect whatsoever...I have had to apply trim to other key inputs...which isn't nearly as precise or fun...So was just wondering if anyone has a solution for this little hiccup in an other wise fantastic, fun, sim aircraft. Now on to serious topics...KEEP THOSE TEXTURES COMING!! there I've had my two cents worth.... Greatly appreciate all the new textures...what excellent eye candy when you can view exterior. Great work A2A Looking forward to the other news from above threads i.e. the MKV etc. Any help on the trim wheels lack of function would also be greatly appreciated.


Ol'Jarhead:wavey:

[empeck]

Kind of off topic....has anyone had the problem of their elevator trim wheels not working ...I have the Saitek X45 that has two rotary wheels that I use for rudder and elevator trim...on this aircraft it has no effect whatsoever...I have had to apply trim to other key inputs...which isn't nearly as precise or fun...So was just wondering if anyone has a solution for this little hiccup in an other wise fantastic, fun, sim aircraft.

Try to use Input Configurator. It's a small tool in Microsoft Flight Simulator X\A2A\Spitfire\Tools\ folder.

[jankees]

I know, I know, it should be a Mk.V, but as long as that hasn't landed..

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9561.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9570.jpg

[Oelwanne]

Looks Gorgeous! Congrats! :salute:

[robcap]

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/1255/prototype1u.jpg (http://img690.imageshack.us/i/prototype1u.jpg/)Looks Fab!

[LCBORDEN]

Try to use Input Configurator. It's a small tool in Microsoft Flight Simulator X\A2A\Spitfire\Tools\ folder.


Yes I have tried the configurator as well. All it manages to do is give a 48% input no matter how the wheel is rolled through its travel. I suppose it will be addressed in future.. I was just hoping someone else had figured it out....Thanks for your reply

Ol'Jarhead:wavey:

[glennc]

Maybe help, maybe not. I have a Logitech G940. If I don't check it, FSX tries to assign a function for any setting to all three pieces so I end up the three different parking brakes, two or three different elevator trim controls and so on. I still have that happening in Slew mode so the sim goes crazy if I hit "Y". It would be worth going through the FSX control settings and be sure your elevator trim is assigned to only one controller device and one key stroke.

Glenn

[doublecool]

A2A looks to have done another Beauty here

But the paints are just Wonderful Thank you all for your paints...and please keepem coming
Well done :wavey:

[Akatsuki]

Thank you Jan Kees!:ernae:

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p113/Josquin-d/2011-2-3_1-34-49-388.jpg

[jetstreamsky]

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its been drving me nuts why i can get the spinner to show colour other than black
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any ideas

On other paints I found that the spinner colouring was in three places, one for engine off and initial rotation, another for spin up and the last at full revolutions. It maybe you haven't located the paint area for all phases of the prop.

I located parts by making each texture sheet a single bright colour, so I could find at least where to start looking for the missing mapping, although they all ended up on the same sheet which I found by striping the sheet with different colours until I found the right place.

[jeansy]

On other paints I found that the spinner colouring was in three places, one for engine off and initial rotation, another for spin up and the last at full revolutions. It maybe you haven't located the paint area for all phases of the prop.

I located parts by making each texture sheet a single bright colour, so I could find at least where to start looking for the missing mapping, although they all ended up on the same sheet which I found by striping the sheet with different colours until I found the right place.


ive got the paint kit right,

the problem ive got is no matter what model i select the model appears for a second then right before my eyes its reverts to the 2 bladed model

ie i have 3 blades after selecting then it changes on its own to 2 blades as i said WTF?

LEWIS..... little help please