She's coming soon....

[krazycolin]

This is our T-38 on final... we do know there are some issues and those are being worked on... (it is, after all, alpha...)

We have, on board, 3 real T-38 pilots... this will be very much like the C310R in that it's going to have all real sounds, all real FDE and all real systems.

Thanks for looking...

[krazycolin]

and some more.....35750357513575235753

[Phantom88]

WOW!!! I'm very,very impressed with the VC detail! I'll be making room in my Hanger for this,SWEET!!!:jump:

[deathfromafar]

KC, this is definitely on my immediate buy list when it comes out. Looking very very good!

:salute:

[falcon409]

Outstanding job guys. Absolutely gorgeous!!:salute:

[mike_cyul]

Looks great! :applause:

Mike

[SADT]

I must say Colin,

That does look incredible :jump: :salute:

[Akatsuki]

I thought you were refering to the Strike Eagle - When when when??? -... But this is looking really good!:salute:

[krazycolin]

Soon(ish)... probably sooner than the Strike Eagle given that there is NO glass in here. Due to the clamoring of the "I WANT SERIOUS AND REALISTIC SYSTEMS" crowd, The Mudhen is taking a lot longer than I had wanted... (longer than ANYBODY on the team wanted).

As to when exactly, I cannot say but we're in alpha phase 3 and moving quite quickly... Night lighting is done as are some of main systems and most of the gauges... just those damned canopies are a real pain!

The T-38C will be coming later as that one has glass and a HUD and will take significantly more coding than the A. (yes, sadly it will be more expensive too)

That said, we are making sure that the Mudhen, and it's predecessor, the F-15C, are using as realistic systems and weapons as possible. If you check out some of the stuff I've posted recently on that, you will see that we are including a ton of stuff that only VRS has done. Full, in depth systems. (militarily wise that is) She will be a lady that you must treat with care... or she will drop you out of the sky.

[papab]

krazycolin,
Did you mention on a previous thread that you are building a new Web site?

Rick

[krazycolin]

We are indeed. But, at this time, only as an addition to the existing one. I.e. adding the tag for "Flight Sim" to the menu and that will take you to the... er... Flight Sim area! We plan on having a storefront although seeing as we are a Flight One client, we do intend to continue using their wrappers though we will sell only on our site.

Right now, I still haven't decided on the look of it... but I do want something interesting...

Why do you ask?

[Felixthreeone]

Bring 'em on!!!! REALLY want that T-38....:salute:

[hae5904]

Bring 'em on!!!! REALLY want that T-38....:salute:

...me toooooo!!

Awesome I tell ya' :applause:

[merida72]

Outstanding:jump::mixedsmi::applause:

[papab]

We are indeed. But, at this time, only as an addition to the existing one. I.e. adding the tag for "Flight Sim" to the menu and that will take you to the... er... Flight Sim area! We plan on having a storefront although seeing as we are a Flight One client, we do intend to continue using their wrappers though we will sell only on our site.

Right now, I still haven't decided on the look of it... but I do want something interesting...

Why do you ask?


It is nice to have a developers collection all in one area, on their web site, instead of looking through the flight stores for their models. Developers web sites have update sections, forums, future products, etc.....keep the public coming back for more.

I do purchase from Flight One as well....



Rick

[Dag]

If you're modelling the canopy opening mechanism/actuators in full detail with realistic animations, I can understand that you refer to them as the 'damned canopies'. They would represent a modellers nightmare ! The aircraft looks lovely, inside out :-)

Thanks and looking forward to it :-)

[stansdds]

Nicely detailed VC! Looks complicated... maybe you should have Panther test fly it? :icon_lol:

[krazycolin]

We already have 3 (4?) RW T-38 pilots on board for alpha and beta...

[Roadburner440]

We have quite a few real pilots on the team, and also some of the vUSAF crew on board testing the birds. So these will be well sorted before being released. As Colin said that has been one of the main challenges of the F-15E is the clamoring for more systems/detail. Cannot complain, but certaintly makes the development process longer. Things are progressing forward though, and we look forward to releasing the T-38 in the not so distant future!.

[warchild]

widhing you guys all the very best :) .. cant wait to see this baby :) :) ...

[Lionheart]

My goodness Colin!!! That VC is a masterpiece!!!! It looks REAL!!


:applause: :applause: :applause:

[Akatsuki]

Colin, it might be a bit early to ask but... Will there be a NASA livery in the package?

[krazycolin]

Na. S'all good

[krazycolin]

NASA all good

[Akatsuki]

Na. S'all good


NASA all good

Nice to criptically know there will be one! :jump:

[Roadburner440]

The NASA livery was planned from the outset. Don't you guys remember all the commotion we had over the travel pods? :icon_lol: We got everything sorted though.

[skyhawka4m]

outstanding work and glad the travel pod was added also.


looking forward to this big time. Will the pilots be able to be out of the plane at shut down?

[Skyhawk18]

Colin, it might be a bit early to ask but... Will there be a NASA livery in the package? Yes, indeed! :icon_lol:

I've just started to work on liveries for this beauty, and a NASA liveriy is obvious :icon_lol:

[fliger747]

So realistic it needs a working ejection seat.....

T

[FlameOut]

Another Forum member posted this link a good ways back when the original screenies of this project were posted here. I thought I'd re-post. Heck it never hurts to do a review of our favorite things....Planes!

http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/AWA2/1001-1100/walk1029-T-38-Kubes/01.shtm

[PRB]

I don't do modern jets (much) but I may have to make an exception here. The VC sells it. Nice.

[Phantom88]

I don't do modern jets (much) but I may have to make an exception here. The VC sells it. Nice.

Yeah,and if the systems/FDE are as good as Their fabulous Cessna 310R then this will see alot of air time!!:jump:

[krazycolin]

It's exactly the same team but with the addition of some RW T-38 pilots.

[fliger747]

Paul:

It is pretty good, especially flying it from the rear cockpit, gives me a little more appreciation of my T-38 instructor friends. Flying this one around makes me think that Northrop forgot to put a wing on it.... Probably very good practice for the F 104....

Definitly at the first tier! T

[doublecool]

They did such a great job on the 310 :salute:


Man she's a Beauty :applause:

[deathfromafar]

Quick question, I'm sure you guys have most of the USAF A model paint schemes covered as well as NASA(already confirmed). Will there be a T-Birds paint as well?

[krazycolin]

Gunnar? (I'm pretty sure it will be...)

[Felixthreeone]

Wen when when??? The age old question of when....I am getting pretty excited!

[krazycolin]

Well, if it helps any, we have started on the manuals...

[Ian Warren]

A lonnngs way back i flew T38s after a TV series but the earlier TV series 'Six Million Dollar Man ' :salute:
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[Felixthreeone]

Well, if it helps any, we have started on the manuals...

...Yeah! That is some good news!!! I hope it is soon, as I really miss the t-38 in FSX. At the risk of being scourged, I used to fly the FSD one in FS9 all the time. One of my favorite aircraft. I am a big T-38 fan, and look forward to ripping it up in X soon! Any idea of a price?

[krazycolin]

Well, just for you, 200 big ones!

I am kidding of course. Pricing will be decided when we're ready to release but figure that it will not be significantly more expensive than the 310.

We will be doing the T-38C and we will allow purchasers to buy both (and that includes upgrading those who will already own the A) for a lower price than buying both separately.

[Felixthreeone]

Well, just for you, 200 big ones!

I am kidding of course. Pricing will be decided when we're ready to release but figure that it will not be significantly more expensive than the 310.

We will be doing the T-38C and we will allow purchasers to buy both (and that includes upgrading those who will already own the A) for a lower price than buying both separately.

...Well, I purchased the 310 and I must say it is very well done. If the T-38 is as well constructed, it will be amazing. Can't wait!

[Phantom88]

Well, just for you, 200 big ones!

I am kidding of course. Pricing will be decided when we're ready to release but figure that it will not be significantly more expensive than the 310.

We will be doing the T-38C and we will allow purchasers to buy both (and that includes upgrading those who will already own the A) for a lower price than buying both separately.

Just what I wanted to hear!! No need in delaying to buy both,Excellent biz decision!:salute:

[fliger747]

Being slightly involved in this project as a kibbitzer, it is even better than the 310, which was pretty good!

T

[bstolle]

Being slightly involved in this project as a kibbitzer, it is even better than the 310, which was pretty good!

T

Now that's real understatement. Your experience and knowledge is invaluable!!!!

Developing the flight dynamics takes already approx 5 times as long as for the 310 as a few FSX limitations had to be overcome first (and the T-38 drivers are rather picky) but it's definitely worth the effort!

[krazycolin]

and she is SO PURTY!!!!!

[Skyhawk18]

She's a beauty, and full of details. This is quality.
Some pics from me too .

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[Kiwikat]

Seeing those NASA screenshots just sold it for me!

Can't wait!!! :jump:

[merida72]

I Can't wait! I want it mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :running:

[Skyhawk18]

Will there be a T-Birds paint as well?

Sorry, I nearly missed this question.
If T-Birds is Thunderbirds, the answer is YES :icon_lol:
I have plans for some USAF liveries and at least one Thunderbird livery.

[Phantom88]

Very nice shots:jump: OK,The Hook is in............FISH ON!!!!!!!:jump: lol

[Felixthreeone]

I know it isn't accurate, but can you at least throw in a gps popup? I can do VOR/NDB/TACAN etc....but i kinda like the gps lazy direct-to from time to time

[mohawk3]

The hydraulic lines has been omitted...at that level of detail it's a shame.I don't know why so many quality add-ons suffer from this ( even the warbirdsim "cadillac"does).

[bstolle]

oops, good point, but that should be an easy fix!

[doublecool]

I know it isn't accurate, but can you at least throw in a gps popup? I can do VOR/NDB/TACAN etc....but i kinda like the gps lazy direct-to from time to time


Thats is a good Idea and there is plenty of room for a dash mount :applause:

[Kiwikat]

The hydraulic lines has been omitted...at that level of detail it's a shame.I don't know why so many quality add-ons suffer from this ( even the warbirdsim "cadillac"does).

I'm sure it'll ruin your flying experience... :mixedsmi:

Oh and I think the color of white on the NASA paint is 1 RGB value off.

[mohawk3]

I'm sure it'll ruin your flying experience... :mixedsmi:

Oh and I think the color of white on the NASA paint is 1 RGB value off.

My flying experience is not based on MSFS.Yours...

[Kiwikat]

My flying experience is not based on MSFS.Yours...

But this IS MSFS... :wavey:


Anyways, please don't let some hydraulic lines slow the release of this plane. :salute:

[krazycolin]

They were added in all of 15 minutes.

NEXT!!!!

[Kiwikat]

They were added in all of 15 minutes.

NEXT!!!!

Good lol. I wish PMDG gave updates like you guys... :kilroy::engel016:

[mohawk3]

They were added in all of 15 minutes.

NEXT!!!!
Thank you.
For me, and I'm pretty sure that I'm alone here, FSX has become a good way to knowa/c that I cannot fly in real life - and there are lots!!

[Felixthreeone]

I just want it! lol

[n4gix]

I know it isn't accurate, but can you at least throw in a gps popup? I can do VOR/NDB/TACAN etc....but i kinda like the gps lazy direct-to from time to time

There currently is a popup sub-panel with twin GNS430's installed...

...and I've even provided the logic that will allow direct keyboard and/or remote hardware tuning of both com and nav radios, as well as lookup/update from the GNS430's for that matter.

But, there is absolutely zero "panel space" for including such avionics to be placed in the virtual cockpit...

For the terminally lazy*, although there is no autopilot in the T-38A, keyboard support for it is supported.

I will give fair warning though, if anyone expects this to be "easy to fly," this is one aircraft that will bite you in the posterior if you have "stupid feet" and don't fly it correctly!"

* amongst whom, I hasten to add, I include myself!

[Bone]

Thank you.
For me, and I'm pretty sure that I'm alone here



Alone? Negative, that's what wingmen are for!



http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/theBone11/2011-4-27_15-7-46-219BB.jpg


http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/theBone11/2011-4-27_15-8-14-879BB.jpg

[n4gix]

Alone? Negative, that's what wingmen are for!

Nice pictures! I see you and Gunnar are enjoying the latest Alpha 4 build... the lack of the travel pod is a dead giveaway... :ernae:

[rvn817j]

I will need to paint the throttle handle on my new G940! I'm beginning to think I will be really glad I got the Logitech system when this great looking new bird becomes available to the public! Thanks to all involved.

[Bone]

Nice pictures! I see you and Gunnar are enjoying the latest Alpha 4 build... the lack of the travel pod is a dead giveaway... :ernae:
Heck yeah! Someone around here at SOH really likes the travel pod, but I travel enough, and don't need it.

[doublecool]

This is what I believe was the thinking on the GPS a click spot on a bolt

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With or with out I'm looking forward to the release

[krazycolin]

er... yuck. I get the idea but... seriously... yuck... Not sure i want to mess up our work of art with a tomtom...

ya know?

[falcon409]

er... yuck. I get the idea but... seriously... yuck... Not sure i want to mess up our work of art with a tomtom...ya know?
I agree, no place for something like that in this classic trainer, might as well put a dancing Hula Girl on the Glare Shield while you're at it.:salute:

[Felixthreeone]

I agree, no place for something like that in this classic trainer, might as well put a dancing Hula Girl on the Glare Shield while you're at it.:salute:

Awwww...c'mon, falcon...I would love a hula girl on the glareshield

[falcon409]

Awwww...c'mon, falcon...I would love a hula girl on the glareshield
lol. . . .ya gotta think that somewhere, on some deployment, some jock did that just for grins, lol.

[krazycolin]

I agree, no place for something like that in this classic trainer, might as well put a dancing Hula Girl on the Glare Shield while you're at it.:salute:

I have to say... that does sound kind of like what I would do... If I were piloting a T-38.... Either that, or paint my bird in polka dots... Aggressor markings be damned!

[Bone]

I have been guilty of flying with a Hula girl on my glareshield, as well as a few bobble-heads. I had a pic of the Hula Girl, but can't find the darned thing. All I can find right now is the pic of the dangling Scrooge Tie my former wife gave me for a Christmas present.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/theBone11/Jan2011012.jpg

[krazycolin]

I don't even know what to say... Gunnar's work is AMAZING... All un-retouched. (and lets not leave the rest of the team unmentioned.... Alpha is going swimmingly... !!!! Thanks guys! Excellent work!)

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[falcon409]

Just amazing stuff KC. Beautiful!!:salute:

[ColoKent]

....are those UK-style oxygen masks in the screen shots? Kind of looks like it to me.

Just wondered.

Kent

[MenendezDiego]

they're MBU-20/P's

[ColoKent]

...I just googled the MBU-20/P. They do appear to be the UK-style masks (hose goes in the side rather than straight in the snout). They are just starting to be used by F-15 and F-16 pilots.

Was hoping for something more typical (USAF HGU-26/P).

Ah well...at any rate, looking forward to the release, without a doubt-- brilliant screenshots!

Kent

[doublecool]

I have to say... that does sound kind of like what I would do... If I were piloting a T-38.... Either that, or paint my bird in polka dots... Aggressor markings be damned!

"er... yuck. I get the idea but... seriously... yuck... Not sure i want to mess up our work of art with a tomtom..."

ya know?


I'm glad you as a developer are feeling so good about the sale of your work of art that you answer a customers simple question, Idea, suggestion...with the above.
Please, the next time you feel the urge to be better than...don't, it's simply not needed.

If a member did this to a developer we would get our hands slapped or worst, don't take advantage of the new rule.

[krazycolin]

They are indeed the newer masks. Sorry. We're using what we have for our pilots in the T-38.

[Bone]

...I just googled the MBU-20/P. They do appear to be the UK-style masks (hose goes in the side rather than straight in the snout). They are just starting to be used by F-15 and F-16 pilots.

Was hoping for something more typical (USAF HGU-26/P).

Ah well...at any rate, looking forward to the release, without a doubt-- brilliant screenshots!

Kent

US fighter pilots have been wearing the new masks for a few years now, and T-38 drivers do wear the newer mask, also.


http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/theBone11/1404495.jpg

[SixGhost]

Do you need one of these, Colin?

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[krazycolin]

If that's yours, sure!!!

[Felixthreeone]

...is it 'soon' yet? lol

[SixGhost]

If that's yours, sure!!!

My signature on it is the crappy render! LOL
PM me for details!:wavey:

[ColoKent]

...it's just nice to have most of the different helmets to represent the major eras for the airplane. But I recognize it probably isn't practical on this one.

Still...I WILL be buying this in heartbeat!

Kent

[Kiwikat]

...is it 'soon' yet? lol

It is never s**n in the developer world! :173go1:

[MenendezDiego]

snag that helmet Colin! It will make the T-38 that much better...honestly right now the pilots look like Star Wars figures

[MenendezDiego]

...I just googled the MBU-20/P. They do appear to be the UK-style masks (hose goes in the side rather than straight in the snout). They are just starting to be used by F-15 and F-16 pilots.

Was hoping for something more typical (USAF HGU-26/P).

Ah well...at any rate, looking forward to the release, without a doubt-- brilliant screenshots!

Kent

We've been using the MBU-20/P's since Desert Storm, maybe earlier. It was part of the advanced Combat Edge program. Currently we use them in just about everything, from A-10's, F-15's, F-16's, T-38's, B-1's, the days of the MBU-12/P are quickly fading.

The Navy uses their own version of the MBU-20/P called the MBU-23/P, basically the same thing, just different comm. gear.

As for using HGU-26/P's, it'd be correct for 60/70's repaints, but again we've been using the HGU-55/P since the early/mid 80's.

Regards, Diego

[ColoKent]

....and having the HGU-26/P as an option would be FANTASTIC...versus the "latest and greatest" (the astronauts for example, still use the HGU-26, and as mentioned in the previous post, 70's and 80's repaints would be much more accurate).

Don't know if it's possible at this late date, but as a later patch, it would be AWSOME!

Kent

[Bone]

snag that helmet Colin! It will make the T-38 that much better...

I vote YES to this, Colin...lol.

[ColoKent]

...just found some great vintage NASA T-38 pics (late 1960s/early 1970s!) in my files....Can't wait for this baby to be released.

Kent

[Skyhawk18]

A couple of new liveries:

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[ColoKent]

....quit taunting me-- that looks BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

Kent

[Felixthreeone]

...Are we there yet?......

[krazycolin]

No ice-cream for you mate!

[Dag]

Outstanding work Gunnar :-)

Almost an F-5B. Are there plans for that at all ?

Thanks

[krazycolin]

Nope. Not at this time. Maybe later...

[Dag]

Nope. Not at this time. Maybe later...

I will quit my job if you do one and start painting full time and go totally bananas :running:
Remember, the worst feature of the Northrop Rocket is already done, the canopy opening actuators witch I'm sure you've done down to the last detail.

Anyway, really looking forward to this one :jump: