PDA

View Full Version : Sabre Shots



Bone
June 25th, 2012, 11:42
By Milviz. A KrazyColin Company.

I'm not the best screen shot shooter, so take these with a few grains of salt. Also, there are many known faults with the model, so if you see something amiss, it's probably already on the laundry list. By all means (with the exception of hand grenades), you're free to speak up about it, though.

http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af51/BonesFlightBag/2012-6-25_14-0-8-388.jpg

http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af51/BonesFlightBag/2012-6-25_13-59-33-535.jpg

http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af51/BonesFlightBag/2012-6-25_13-59-27-912.jpg

http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af51/BonesFlightBag/2012-6-25_14-0-29-826.jpg

http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af51/BonesFlightBag/2012-6-25_14-0-50-928-1.jpg

http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af51/BonesFlightBag/2012-6-25_14-11-42-773.jpg

http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af51/BonesFlightBag/2012-6-25_14-13-12-749.jpg

http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af51/BonesFlightBag/2012-6-25_14-15-54-914.jpg

rdaniell
June 25th, 2012, 11:48
I'm not the best screen shot shooter, so take these with a few grains of salt. Also, there are many known faults with the model, so if you see something amiss, it's probably already on the laundry list. By all means (with the exception of hand grenades), you're free to speak up about it, though.

Good looking screenshots. I only have one question: "Are you using a Spectrum DX7 or 8 transmitter to fly the airplane?"

RD

falcon409
June 25th, 2012, 11:48
Who's Sabre is this?

Bone
June 25th, 2012, 11:52
Good looking screenshots. I only have one question: "Are you using a Spectrum DX7 or 8 transmitter to fly the airplane?"

RD

Lol. Yes it's pilotless for now, and the nose gear door is drooping because it's sad.




Who's Sabre is this?


Sorry, Ed, it's the Milviz Sabre. I'll make the change up top.

stovall
June 25th, 2012, 12:39
Bone, looks to me like a few of us could take lessons from you as to how to take screen shots. Superb and thanks for the preview. Looking forward to this great looking production.

Bone
June 25th, 2012, 12:49
Hey thanks, Stovall.

Here's a few more of the VC:

http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af51/BonesFlightBag/2012-6-25_16-14-21-655.jpg

http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af51/BonesFlightBag/2012-6-25_16-14-13-170.jpg


http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af51/BonesFlightBag/2012-6-25_17-22-6-117.jpg

http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af51/BonesFlightBag/2012-6-25_17-35-43-618.jpg

http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af51/BonesFlightBag/2012-6-25_16-11-56-162.jpg

http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af51/BonesFlightBag/2012-6-25_17-24-41-766.jpg

http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af51/BonesFlightBag/2012-6-25_17-24-57-792.jpg

http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af51/BonesFlightBag/2012-6-25_17-25-4-206.jpg


http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af51/BonesFlightBag/2012-6-25_17-22-20-520.jpg



http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af51/BonesFlightBag/2012-6-25_16-12-6-685.jpg

http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af51/BonesFlightBag/2012-6-25_16-12-13-475.jpg

JAllen
June 25th, 2012, 13:01
Looks like it could jump off the screen and be found in a National Air and Space Museum!!!! Such awesome artwork!

My uncle, Leo "Pard" Wells, flew them in Korea. Wish I had some pics to show it.

Jim

jetstreamsky
June 25th, 2012, 13:12
stunning work

fxsttcb
June 25th, 2012, 13:17
Looks great! I'll be waiting for this one....but, it needs the nose gear stretched, and a tailhook. It would be Fury...ous!

I might add that the gauges could have brighter lettering and markings. At least, if the shot below is any indication of reality...Don

http://www.airliners.net/photo/North-American-F-86A/0963289/L/&sid=464f5107abce7d6cb4a951901e330386

Bone
June 25th, 2012, 13:34
Looks great! I'll be waiting for this one....
I might add that the gauges could have brighter lettering and markings. At least, if the shot below is any indication of reality...Don



Dangit, I goofed. The shots are dark because I didn't have the plane positioned right...the sun was forward of the plane position. I replaced them with some better ones.

MenendezDiego
June 25th, 2012, 13:51
http://i.imgur.com/BCeFi.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/DRPLR.jpg

Bone
June 25th, 2012, 14:24
OK, last three...aaaand I'm outa heeeere.

http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af51/BonesFlightBag/2012-6-25_18-4-46-669a.jpg

http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af51/BonesFlightBag/2012-6-25_18-6-58-642.jpg

http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af51/BonesFlightBag/2012-6-25_18-6-24-738.jpg

FlameOut
June 25th, 2012, 14:50
...I see that they have put some updated textures on the tan armrest pads that some wanted, now could they put a little wear & tear on that seat where my big ol' arse is gonna be sitting !

I'm no expert on the outside stuff but that VC sure is getting pretty. :applause: We all remember when we first saw that Aerosoft Hughes H1 racers' VC for the first time!

Is this going to be the version with the leading edge slats ?

...well, back to reading up on my mobo user guide for my new build, gonna take my old arse awhile....

Sundog
June 25th, 2012, 15:14
I'd buy this just for the VC. But I still want the rest of the plane. ;)

olderndirt
June 25th, 2012, 18:04
May have backed off a bit much on the exterior textures but the cockpit is a work of art. The gauges don't have to look that tired - some of those look like they've been underwater. A little more contrast?

bstolle
June 25th, 2012, 19:55
Is this going to be the version with the leading edge slats ?

No. It's the 86 with the larger 6-3 wing, which means better performance but you have to be really careful when flying on the edge of the envelope. Even during the flare she can still bite....

skyhawka4m
June 25th, 2012, 20:39
my ONLY feedback would be...can you make the canopy material more like the material used on lets say the WBS Mustangs? More reflective and solid looking. Right now Its almost like the material used on the Vertigo RV where in some angles its not very visible.

MenendezDiego
June 25th, 2012, 20:41
The canopy will be taken care of. That material was just a filler for now.

Everyone, please keep in mind this is the first Alpha. We won't be posting anymore shots until we're in beta.

Many thanks, Diego

stovall
June 25th, 2012, 20:57
Diego, thanks for letting us know this beauty is out there. I hope I have some finger nails left by the time she arrives. The quick look is very much appreciated.

MenendezDiego
June 25th, 2012, 21:08
Diego, thanks for letting us know this beauty is out there. I hope I have some finger nails left by the time she arrives. The quick look is very much appreciated.

You should be thanking Bone; he started this thread.

Glad you enjoyed it. I had nothing to do with the work, but I'll pass the message to the team.

Regards, Diego

IanHenry
June 26th, 2012, 04:34
What's not to like? It looks pretty good to me.

Ian.

greenie
June 26th, 2012, 06:00
I think the instruments are superb as they are. The skin looks spot on to me .I am so glad we have Milviz . I am going to get this to make sure these guys keep pumping this kind of quality out . Thanks guys , this is going to great

stovall
June 26th, 2012, 07:17
You should be thanking Bone; he started this thread.

Glad you enjoyed it. I had nothing to do with the work, but I'll pass the message to the team.

Regards, Diego

Diego

Already thanked Bone for his work, but you also get a big thank you for just being associated with Milviz. This gives many of us something to look forward to and check for every day.

UnknownGuest12
June 26th, 2012, 08:08
Wonder....is this a FSX model or real life? :mixedsmi: :jump: and you say is going to be better....

OK....

fliger747
June 26th, 2012, 10:41
Always a thousand small glitches in the best of projects, especially for the complex ones. Sometimes you wonder if it takes more man hurs to produce a virtual one than one of the real ones!

Cheers: T

DagR
June 26th, 2012, 11:01
I once drew the font used by NAA for tail numbers and buzz numbers. Great looking aircraft ! Gets better each time I see new shots of it.


Best
DagR

hairyspin
June 26th, 2012, 11:31
Oh dear, someone re-upholstered the armrests. I'll just have to fly this one a LOT and wear them down myself. :173go1:

I like the used look in the VC, looks like it already flew a full tour in Korea. I just wish I could build stuff as good as that myself! :isadizzy:

Jon@FSXACO
June 26th, 2012, 12:20
Here are some night shots of the Virtual Cockpit, which I think is just amazing. Still very much a work in progress, but looking great so far.

6815668160


Jon Bailey

Roger
June 26th, 2012, 12:30
It's enough for a total prop man like me to consider a purchase:engel016:

Roadburner440
June 26th, 2012, 12:42
We will be making the canopy look more like it is actually there. That is one of my critiques of it as well after seeing it myself in the sim. Keep in mind this is Alpha1.0 of this bird. So there is still a good amount of work to do before it hits the market. We have backed off recently from showing very early builds of projects, but Bone definately took some nice screens. I look forward to showing more of this aircraft off in the future. We are still trying to finalize features so at a future date we will be giving more info.

jocko417
August 6th, 2012, 12:00
...there are many known faults with the model, so if you see something amiss, it's probably already on the laundry list. By all means (with the exception of hand grenades), you're free to speak up about it, though.

/Nomex ON :icon_lol:


As mentioned in this thread:

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?67462-Milviz-F-86&p=736538&viewfull=1#post736538


Please remember, I only bring these minor points up because this is a great product, and it has the ability to be an outstanding one! This is not an attempt to kick anyone's sand castle. :salute:


Gun ports/blast pane:

70325

70326

vs.

70327

Note the top gun port's location, well aft and only extending fwd to about the halfway point of the blast pane. Also note the space below the lowest gun port and the edge of the blast pane.


Wing Fence:

70330

70332

vs.
70333

Maybe a bit too high?


Stick Grip:

http://markhitcom.mysinablog.com/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId=1495391

70334

jocko417
August 6th, 2012, 12:10
vs.

70336

70337

Note the overall shape, the size and shape of the hand rest on the right side. My old man has a stick and throttle grip from the F-86's he flew so I'm quite familiar with the look and shape of them.

Here's a link to a cool 1/1 scale model of the stick grip, probably one of the most iconic grips ever made, used well into the century-series aircraft...

http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Rev4/3101-3200/rev3134-F104-control-stick-ADV%20Models/00.shtm


Throttle:

70338

70339

70340

vs.

70341

The pics above are from an F-104 but it's the same grip as used on Sabres, note the shape of the head where the buttons are located.

jocko417
August 6th, 2012, 12:24
There were MANY variations in cockpit instrumentation, but this shows how the barrel portion of the airspeed indicator is supposed to show 'tens' of airspeed:

70342

This is not at all stock, but the ASI is accurate:

70347

vs.

70343


Once again, please don't flame me too badly for all the nit-picking. This is one of the nicest models/VCs I've ever seen. I only bring this stuff up because I'm a Sabre junkie and this one has the makings of an absolute CLASSIC.

Cheers!

:guinness::icon29:

krazycolin
August 7th, 2012, 04:10
No flames.

Some of the stuff you're pointing out has already been fixed. (fences, pitot etc)

However, there are some inconsistencies with what you're showing.

The ASI has been corrected for awhile...

The throttle is correct for the version of the F-86F that we're doing.
70367
I include a pic for reference but you can also check the manual for the bird and you will see...

Oh and look at the ripped up armrests... oh deary me...

jocko417
August 11th, 2012, 21:04
Let me know what is inconsistent and I'll see about digging up some better shots, just saw the facebook pics, some nice RCAF schemes! Are you guys based in Montreal? Any chance of a Canadair Mk.6 in Milviz's future? :cool:

I'm interested to see the throttle from the airplane you've used as a reference, do you have any top down shots of the throttle?

Snurdley
August 11th, 2012, 22:12
Stunning! May want to check the buzz number font and darken the blue on the star and bar.

krazycolin
August 11th, 2012, 22:14
If you have the manual for the Sabre 30, you can check the throttle yourself. There is a top view in there. I think the pic we included shows it quite well enough that it's quite different from the one you showed... (No angled part, no triangular top down)

Edit: I have now found an online pic of the manual showing the correct throttle...

http://www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com/Images/Sabre/F-86/F86%20Throttle.pdf

The inconsistencies are the throttle and the pics that are not F-86F-30's but rather 40's or, even, an A...

We will be doing more pics shortly.

We are indeed based in Montreal but, there is no Canadair in the future.

@Snurdley, Materials are not done yet. All pics are WIPS.

Buzz number? For which livery?

Skyhawk18
August 12th, 2012, 01:10
Stunning! May want to check the buzz number font and darken the blue on the star and bar.

The buzz number font has been changed and the star and bar blue has been painted darker on all my liveries. :icon_lol:

jocko417
August 12th, 2012, 08:43
If you have the manual for the Sabre 30, you can check the throttle yourself. There is a top view in there. I think the pic we included shows it quite well enough that it's quite different from the one you showed... (No angled part, no triangular top down)

Edit: I have now found an online pic of the manual showing the correct throttle...

http://www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com/Images/Sabre/F-86/F86%20Throttle.pdf

The inconsistencies are the throttle and the pics that are not F-86F-30's but rather 40's or, even, an A...

I believe the pic you posted is from this site, which concerns an F-86F-35:

http://www.almansur.com/sabre/cockpit.html

This is the same throttle as in the pics I posted above. It is the angle you are viewing it from that is misleading, same as in the artist's conception in the manual.

As for the gun blast pane, with the exception of very early A's that had rectangular ports, if it was a Sabre and had 6 x .50 cal MGs, it used the same blast pane, from the A through the E to the F. The only other exception is about 12 aircraft, some Es, some Fs, were used in a USAF experiment (Project Gunval) during the Korean war that installed 2x 20mm cannons in place of the 6 x .50 cals.

Snurdley
August 12th, 2012, 08:51
Not only is this a stunning model and textures, but it is impressive that Milviz are receptive to suggestions to make it even better (hardly rivet counting). I'll be buying this for sure. :applause:

krazycolin
August 12th, 2012, 09:18
I'm sorry but show me a F-86-30 throttle (in a F-86F-30) from a view that clearly shows the one you are showing me (the one with the triangular bit)... and I will modify it. Till then, we will go with what we have...

http://www.google.ca/imgres?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=2560&bih=1382&tbm=isch&tbnid=AHrHD4BkQ9AFwM:&imgrefurl=http://viperpits.org/smf/index.php%3Ftopic%3D3175.30&docid=WMcQnAst85ux7M&imgurl=http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/7301/quadrantev2.jpg&w=640&h=427&ei=cOUnUOu8N6Sa0QGDoICADQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=1637&vpy=308&dur=247&hovh=138&hovw=179&tx=139&ty=104&sig=103157937196838228878&page=1&tbnh=135&tbnw=171&start=0&ndsp=101&ved=1t:429,r:22,s:0,i:137

I have just found this one... this is another view of the F-104 throttle that you showed earlier... you can clearly see that, given the viewing angle is nearly the same as the F-86F throttle, that its profile is not at all similar...

@Snurdley, some things are easier to fix and others... not so much.

skyhawka4m
August 12th, 2012, 09:26
I never would have thought that we would actually have a discussion on the rest pads of a hand grip in flight simulator. either some are taking it to an extreme or we have gone to a point that as a scale modeler we called rivot counting........kinda ruined the hobby for me.

krazycolin
August 12th, 2012, 09:38
I never thought we wouldn't have a discussion about them.. We've had discussions about armrests that got quite heated... throttles are, from my POV, way more important...

Anyway, the idea here is to be as accurate as we can be within the constraints of time and money.

jocko417
August 12th, 2012, 15:37
I'm sorry but show me a F-86-30 throttle (in a F-86F-30) from a view that clearly shows the one you are showing me (the one with the triangular bit)... and I will modify it. Till then, we will go with what we have...

http://www.google.ca/imgres?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=2560&bih=1382&tbm=isch&tbnid=AHrHD4BkQ9AFwM:&imgrefurl=http://viperpits.org/smf/index.php%3Ftopic%3D3175.30&docid=WMcQnAst85ux7M&imgurl=http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/7301/quadrantev2.jpg&w=640&h=427&ei=cOUnUOu8N6Sa0QGDoICADQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=1637&vpy=308&dur=247&hovh=138&hovw=179&tx=139&ty=104&sig=103157937196838228878&page=1&tbnh=135&tbnw=171&start=0&ndsp=101&ved=1t:429,r:22,s:0,i:137

I have just found this one... this is another view of the F-104 throttle that you showed earlier... you can clearly see that, given the viewing angle is nearly the same as the F-86F throttle, that its profile is not at all similar...

I wouldn't say the viewing angles are at all similar. This one has been taken slightly from above, looking down onto the quadrant:

70716

Whereas if this had still been installed in an aircraft, the camera would have had to be down around the pilot's left knee, because you can't see the top of the quadrant It's as seen from below and slightly further ahead:

70717

Now, look at the above pic and try to imagine picking up the quadrant and adjusting it so it's at the same angle as the first one, that triangular bit will be obscured now, won't it?


As for your first sentence, there is no such thing as an "F-86F-30 throttle". I can offer you a throttle grip "as installed in the F-86F-30", as well as the A series, the rest of the F series, the D series, the North American F-100, the North American T-28 Trojan... let's not limit ourselves to NAA, how about Lockheed's F-104s, Republic's F-105s? Outside the US, Canadair built 1800+ Sabres, all with the type of throttle grip I've shown, it was also in the CF-104 and the Tutor.

Same. Grip.

My point is, this is a very popular (third party produced) grip, used by many manufacturers of single engine aircraft of the era, just like the B-8 stick grip. It is not a question of a certain model/series, like solely the F-86F-30 (and I believe the pic you posted was from 35 series, or so the site says).

It might be faster if you just show me the pics you used to model your 3D grip, from all angles of course. :ques:

Otherwise, it sounds like you have made a 3D model from one small, grainy pic, taken from one angle and you are only seeing what is not obscured by the throttle body itself, since, in the artist's conception of the throttle you posted above it correctly states that the throttle grip can be twisted for manual ranging and is spring-loaded to the fully counter-clockwise position... which hides the triangular portion from view in the pic you're referring to.

P38man
August 12th, 2012, 15:51
I vote +1 for keeping the stick as it is because I am very appreciative (not saying anyone who wants it changed is not at all) of the whole package and such a minor point means nothing to me but might be a lot of work for the modellers who have already spent so many hours on it so that we may enjoy.

Thank you, Milviz !

Skyhawk_310R
August 12th, 2012, 16:12
I never would have thought that we would actually have a discussion on the rest pads of a hand grip in flight simulator. either some are taking it to an extreme or we have gone to a point that as a scale modeler we called rivot counting........kinda ruined the hobby for me.

I think there is a lot of truth to this comment, and personally I think everyone should ponder heavily on it before making their next posts. I've been around airplanes my entire life, and one thing I have learned is that constant modifications, updates, and field repairs are a reality for all airplanes. The location and exact model of avionics were often different in the same model of aircraft I flew for the same unit. For me, if a design team uses the tech order of the actual aircraft to model the systems, then they have what is needed to make a very accurate virtual aircraft. Yes, photos and online sources can always find variances because those variances are commonplace.

Another ponder was made that deserves a response because it is also a wise observation. The man hours for producing the virtual aircraft are well below those of the real airplanes they duplicate, but the number of people producing the virtual version are so vastly smaller than who produced the real ones that the person-hours might well be the same now -- perhaps larger even! I can assure everyone that the compensation for making the virtual stuff is so vastly smaller than producing and flying the real ones that it is stark. For me, about one or two years is about all I can handle before needing a break from it. Just too many other irons in the fire that pay bills and define careers. I'm on another break period now so I hope no one thinks my remarks are self-serving.

You see it with every release: those who offer sincere and helpful inputs, those who nit pick, and those who just outrightly troll just to try to upset the apple cart for reasons only said person can truly explain but rarely feel inclined to! I think all of us should stand back and apprecaite the level of the artwork in what we see today. Frankly, it has never been finer across the board than it is right now. We should enjoy the moment and hope it continues to get better. I certainly think the bar is going to get higher with this F-86 being worked on. I think people will enjoy it and wish those making it all success.

Cheers,

Ken

Bone
August 12th, 2012, 16:20
I vote +1 for keeping the stick as it is because I am very appreciative

Thank you, Milviz !

The stick doesn't bother me either, it's close enough, and who's to say that style was never on the plane. As far as the idea that the trim switch is wrong, that's what it looks like if you break off the little China Man's hat from the switch. The trim hat is just glued on. The VC is built to look used and abused, and the broken trim switch is right there with it.

DennyA
August 12th, 2012, 16:31
I wish forum critics cared a quarter as much about flight models as they do about armrest and throttle shapes.

When I fly real planes, I'm focused on doing cool things with the orientation of the blue and green rectangles I see outside of the clear part of the plane. :)

Give me a Sabre that performs and feels like a real Sabre and I'll forgive a missing rivet or two.

krazycolin
August 12th, 2012, 17:43
Jocko.... Sorry, but the grip stays as is. If you don't appreciate that we have the right one, what can I say? Proving it to you is an impossible task and not one I will do.

Thanks for the other compliments.

Lets move on....

jocko417
August 12th, 2012, 18:03
Fair enough, I guess it's impossible to prove either way. Neither one of us has logged time in the real deal, perhaps RL Sabre pilots would be able to shed more light.

Looking forward to flying the heck out of it :salute:

:guinness::icon29:

Bone
August 12th, 2012, 18:35
perhaps RL Sabre pilots would be able to shed more light.

Looking forward to flying the heck out of it :salute:

:guinness::icon29:

That's just the thing, Jocko, there were so many different models, at so many locations and theatres, with so many different branches (USAF, AF Reserve, ANG, Foreign AF's, ect) over so may different years (decades), you could probably talk to 100 Sabre pilots and get a slightly different story from each on how a Sabre was configured or improvised upon.

I'm sure you're going to love the model, happy flying/simming. :)

Naki
August 12th, 2012, 18:50
Theres a Sabre right here in Tauranga that Ive sat in a few times....wonder what the throttle etc is like in that?...I actually made note of the arm rests last time I was in it....there weren't any :kilroy:...its a bit beaten up inside I'm afraid and I think its ex Ethopian Air Force..heres my kids in the Hotseat

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l193/Naki_04/DSC_0481.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l193/Naki_04/DSC_0480.jpg

Naki
August 12th, 2012, 18:54
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l193/Naki_04/DSCN1868.jpg

krazycolin
August 12th, 2012, 19:00
Well, I am curious as well... Just an FYI though, that seat is deffo not the standard F-86F type....

Stickshaker
August 13th, 2012, 08:47
Well said, Skyhawk and DennyA!

SSI01
August 13th, 2012, 09:13
Having no talents for FS-related issues except to fly the aircraft as they become available, I'm practically in awe at the skill displayed in the design and building of these aircraft, in particular when it's done for nothing as many of them are. Many hours of research, coordination, trial and error, shading, texturing, detail addition - and all for the love of airplanes and flying, sim or real, it doesn't matter. I'm happy enough to enjoy the results! Many thanks to everyone in this genre who contributes so much to the enjoyment of others, and the advancement of this wonderful hobby!:salute::medals::medals:

skyhawka4m
August 13th, 2012, 09:36
Sometimes I find myself falling into the nitpicking but I do know when its time to call it quits. Over the last year since my divorce began I have learned one thing....life is too short to sweat the small stuff. I have enjoyed flightsim now for almost 10 years and have seen MANY add-ons...probably too many......heck my FS9 stuff is sitting on discs...but....that said...when I flew it I enjoyed my time just doing my own airshows.......doing my repaints, and do my screenshot works. I do time to time fly a flight plan but....for me its all about the fun and enjoying something I probably won't ever get to do in real life. I spent 12 years in the USN as an aircrewman and loved every minute of it in the sky. Now....I'm doing my best to enjoy the flight sim skies with FSX.....that said.....I just hope that someone reads this and steps back of the soap box.....looks at this flight sim thing and realizes....this is a hobby. Its an release from the real world we all are trying our hardest to get through every day. Lets support and thank the developers, the painters and sites like this for making our day a little brighter....even if only for a little bit in our day.


john

Stan V.
August 13th, 2012, 09:37
Having no talents for FS-related issues except to fly the aircraft as they become available, I'm practically in awe at the skill displayed in the design and building of these aircraft, in particular when it's done for nothing as many of them are. Many hours of research, coordination, trial and error, shading, texturing, detail addition - and all for the love of airplanes and flying, sim or real, it doesn't matter. I'm happy enough to enjoy the results! Many thanks to everyone in this genre who contributes so much to the enjoyment of others, and the advancement of this wonderful hobby!:salute::medals::medals:

I'll second that motion! Amen.

Naki
August 13th, 2012, 16:22
Well, I am curious as well... Just an FYI though, that seat is deffo not the standard F-86F type....

I will have a look next time I'm there although I suspect your Sabre will be out by then....the seat is probably something they found and just chucked it in.

Ian Warren
August 13th, 2012, 17:45
Paul 'Naki' to think , that evening your young chaps would have sore lips after making all those jet sounds and would have slept all night .... bar for the jet noises you were making :icon_lol:

Now if anyone has one of those throw away ejector seats ... id dearly love to modify as my FS-PC seat ... that would be so cool .. :cool: <input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setT imeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setT imeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

Naki
September 1st, 2012, 20:13
As promised.......here's some shots of the Sabre Throttle/stick here at NZTG..somewhat knackered..nil arm rests

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0580.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0581.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk156/Naki_04_2008/DSC_0579.jpg

MenendezDiego
October 4th, 2012, 20:53
This is a very special repaint, and one we'd like you guys to see:

http://i.imgur.com/Cf589.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/TYqpU.jpg

Keep in mind this is on an old build. The current build is, well...jaw dropping!

Will have more updates soon. DM

falcon409
October 4th, 2012, 21:48
As promised.......here's some shots of the Sabre Throttle/stick here at NZTG..somewhat knackered..nil arm rests. . . .
Wow, is that still getting knocked around in the beta forums?

mohawk3
October 4th, 2012, 23:57
The guy in the office seems too tall (?)

MenendezDiego
October 5th, 2012, 00:29
The guy in the office seems too tall (?)

Yup, like I said, this is an old build.

mohawk3
October 5th, 2012, 00:50
Yup, like I said, this is an old build.
Ah, did not saw that, sorry.

MenendezDiego
October 5th, 2012, 00:56
Ah, did not saw that, sorry.

No worries. I'll be posting a lot of photos in the next few days of the current build. Hope you don't mind :)