Do You need a new Corsair? (AH)

[YoYo]

From a long time no any new Corsair but ...
F4U-1B (a good choice btw) incoming from Aeroplane Heaven. See this:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t31.0-8/10887484_653974291407614_6406316695845987645_o.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t31.0-8/12375152_653965268075183_3098119321805818818_o.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpt1/t31.0-8/12356664_653965394741837_295684690321101191_o.jpg

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[YoYo]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xft1/t31.0-8/12357206_653974304740946_4784753235300461006_o.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpl1/t31.0-8/11249227_653965324741844_1683390183858865148_o.jpg

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January/Feb. - 2016

[Peg o my heart]

Yaaayy...
And theres no reason not to be tacpacked..
Thanks Yoyo..

[YoYo]

Yaaayy...
And theres no reason not to be tacpacked

+1 :wavey:

[IanHenry]

That looks very nice.

Ian

[Pips]

Luv the Corsair. The more the merrier, especially the early versions. :)

[huub vink]

The Corsair is a great aircraft and I particularly like the bird cage model. And as its from AH I'm convinced the model will be stunning. The paintwork is fascinating, and I have seen some things I should try also in one of my next repaints. But I really wonder how many models can a person fly in one life-time?

I have several very nice Corsairs sitting on my hard disk, which are just sitting there. But I have to confess.... again I'm already tempted to purchase it......... :santahat:

Cheers,
Huub

Is it just me or do you also have a huge back-log filled with things you want to install or actually "explore".

[roger-wilco-66]

I think I faint

wonderful

[falcon409]

Will this one be FSX-SE Only as well?

[roger-wilco-66]

Ed, I quote the announcement on FB:

------------8< snip


"Birdcage" on approach.
New for 2016, the Vought F4U-1 "Bridcage" Corsair. More animations than you can
throw a stick at, including fully detailed, authentic wing-folding and mechanisms,
detailed cowl-flaps and operating mechanisms, full formation and recognition lighting
and tons more.
For FSX/FSXSE/P3DV2 up. Due sometime in January/February.

[Daube]

Finally a good bird cage Corsair !

The model and the textures look awesome. To my eyes, it looks much better than the A2A one (which always looked a bit cartoonish somehow... I love the Corsair but I never managed to buy that one...). I was desperately waiting for A2A to produce an Accusim version of the Corsair, but this will never happen, so I'm really glad AH decided to produce an alternative.

And that virtual cockpit seems fantastic. :encouragement:
Future customer here. :ernaehrung004:

[bazzar]

The Corsair will be for FSX, FSXSE and P3D from V2 :engel016:

[falcon409]

Thanks Baz! Good news.

[dhasdell]

Here's a reminder of the old CFS2 AH Corsair, specially installed into FS9 for a photo-shoot. You set the bar high with this one, Bazzar.

[jankees]

I don't really need a new corsair, like Huub, but also like Huub, I can always be tempted...I can resist anything but temptation..

[hairyspin]

I don't have any Corsairs in FSX yet, so could be persuaded!

[expat]

Here's a reminder of the old CFS2 AH Corsair, specially installed into FS9 for a photo-shoot.

Would that model work at all in FSX as AI?

[bazzar]

I won't make any promises but we could look at issuing an AI version with the package. I take it for placing on carriers etc?:engel016:

[SeanTK]

Always liked the Corsair! Looking forward to it.

[Odie]

Love it! Bent wing bird bonanza! Woot.

[fsxar177]

...
I have several very nice Corsairs sitting on my hard disk, which are just sitting there. But I have to confess.... again I'm already tempted to purchase it......... :santahat:
..

By FS8 Standards, or?

The Aircraft Factory Corsair is pretty decent. But isn't that the only one? And it's what, 5+ years old now?

- Joseph

[fliger747]

As to the A2A Corsair, be sure to get the original FDE that I did for that one as opposed tho the one A2A made up. I also had made a nice FS9 FDE for the CFS2 AH plane, which I never released as Bazz might have lost some actual FS9 Sales. A very nice aircraft even in FS9. I don't remember if I ever tried a FSX FDE for it though the SOH Donationware planes were actually developed in FSX FDE wise.

Great to see this! Tom

[Sundog]

Do I need a birdcage Corsair? Hell yeah! This is great news and those screenshots look excellent.

[wombat666]

Just what floats my boat!
:triumphant:
And might I make a suggestion, the original night fighter Corsairs were 'Birdcages' (F4U-2N?) with wing pod radar.
Not a lot built but maybe you could include it.
Please.
:encouragement:

[StormILM]

I like it! One to add to my growing list. Maybe I'm wrong but I have a feeling this Corsair may lead to other variants in the future?

[dhasdell]

And might I make a suggestion, the original night fighter Corsairs were 'Birdcages' (F4U-2N?) with wing pod radar.
Not a lot built but maybe you could include it.
Please.
If we are at the request stage, may I throw one in for a clipped wing Fleet Air Arm one?
Please.

[SkippyBing]

If we are at the request stage, may I throw one in for a clipped wing Fleet Air Arm one?
Please.

Seconded! Although the FAA seems to have had clipped and un-clipped birdcage Corsairs going by the pictures in my reference library.

[Stickshaker]

I like it! One to add to my growing list. Maybe I'm wrong but I have a feeling this Corsair may lead to other variants in the future?

I dp hope so! I'm glad for the people who like birdcage Corsairs, but I would very much like a state-of-the-art bubble hood Corsair. But perhaps I'll buy this Corsair because it looks so nice.
Ehh... TacPac?

[bazzar]

Currently the plan is to release the F4U-1 Bidcage only. To make other versions requires a LOT of work and time. The cockpits are different for one thing and there are many small differences to airframes. The moore complex a build becomes the more expensive and time-consuming to make. This pushes up prices and extends the release time. A British version is one thing but it does n ot stop at model variation. Flight dynamics are different as the British made the Corsair behave on a carrier and the cockpits run British instrumentation and other fittings.

Let me take you through the average impact a request for extra versions would represent:

1) 3D Modeling variations and code
2) VC Modeling variations and code, programming for functions and texturing
3) 4 - 6 more texture liveries
4) extensions to any paintkit
5) Flight Dynamics variations
6) Manuals to be written and illustrated
7) Effects and lighting altered to suit

So, what would be fair, double the price and delivery around April 2016?

Guys, we can look at variations by all means but on a service-pack basis only and even then if the market indicates a real need. We have other fish n the pan.

We love you all.


:engel016:

[dhasdell]

A British version is one thing but it does not stop at model variation.
You're right of course. What to someone like me looks like a simple shaving of a few inches off the wingtip has a lot more to it. I was overlooking the fact that the whole point of the exercise, apart from allowing the thing to fit in British hangar decks, was to improve the landing characteristics. Maybe one day, though!

[glh]

I dunno ...... I think the world needs a new Vultee Vengeance ........:toilet_claw::toilet_claw::toilet_claw:

[heywooood]

@Bazzer - I really don't understand the flak you guys get for your efforts, I hope it stops. (the flak - not the efforts)

I like the idea of the early Corsair, its not just another F4u and I expect AH will do it justice for a fair price. Thank You

[fliger747]

Dynamics wise probably not too much of a mod. A little shorter tips slightly changes the roll rate and small change of the stall speed, a little more torque roll, and maybe a small change to the main gear dynamics.

Cockpits and instruments, now there is some work!

Cheers: T

[StormILM]

Guys, we can look at variations by all means but on a service-pack basis only and even then if the market indicates a real need. We have other fish n the pan.

We love you all.


:engel016:

Fully understood and at this level of nice quality, the Birdcage is a definite purchase for me and if there's any possibility of subsequent models (F4U-1A, etc), I'd be more than willing to buy one as a whole new model.

[hairyspin]

Tell you what fliger, when this model is released how about a modified FM for us FAA fans? I could live with a US cockpit as long as the Corsair had a less floaty landing character per the British mods. Please?

[huub vink]

By FS8 Standards, or?

The Aircraft Factory Corsair is pretty decent. But isn't that the only one? And it's what, 5+ years old now?

- Joseph

Joseph,

As I have 2 FS9 install and 1 FSX install there is pretty much room to store Corsairs. Therefore I think I have more Corsairs on my HD than you have teeth in your mouth.

I'm not planning to count them, but I have the full AH Corsair FS9 Mega package installed, the Alpha Ciel Blue version and the Airplane Factory one. And I can recall I have flown one of them this year.

And I think the AF Corsair is even older. But I'm quite 5+ and still pretty decent.

Cheers,
Huub

[roger-wilco-66]

Fully understood and at this level of nice quality, the Birdcage is a definite purchase for me and if there's any possibility of subsequent models (F4U-1A, etc), I'd be more than willing to buy one as a whole new model.

Ditto, well said!
I could imagine 3 seperate packs, the early model, the intermediate (late WW2), and a post WW2 pack with the korean war types. And maybe a civilian racer pack, like Milviz did with the P-38.



Cheers,
Mark

[Stickshaker]

Fully understood and at this level of nice quality, the Birdcage is a definite purchase for me and if there's any possibility of subsequent models (F4U-1A, etc), I'd be more than willing to buy one as a whole new model.

Agreed, Storm!

[YoYo]

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[YoYo]

The new info and screenshots from JF store: http://www.justflight.com/product/f4u1-corsair-birdcage?mba .

[bazzar]

We will announce officially today but yes we are delighted to confirm that Just Flight will be publishing the F4U-1 and the new Mossie.:engel016:

[Stickshaker]

Nice carrier in the screenshots! Does anyone know which carrier it is?

[hairyspin]

Looks a fine VC too! :jump:

[bazzar]

Nice carrier in the screenshots! Does anyone know which carrier it is?

It's the Victorious from 1944 by the boys over at Flying Stations. Excellent work.We use it during testing, :engel016:

[Henry]

:wiggle:I WAS DROOLIN SO MUCH I HAVE TO CLEAN MY WHEELCHAIR:adoration: IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE TOO MANY?:redfire:
GET SOME CARRIER TAKE OFFS H

[bazzar]

My dear old chap, how are you travelling?, long time no speak.:engel016:

[roger-wilco-66]

Excellent news and screenshots! This will be a great treat. Can't wait to turn the prop!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/v8pfkply01wgzzo/VMF-218%20at%20Barakoma.jpg?dl=1

[alehead]

We will announce officially today but yes we are delighted to confirm that Just Flight will be publishing the F4U-1 and the new Mossie.:engel016:

On the subject of the Mossie, please excuse the OT, but why is there a minion lying on top of the machine guns in one of the pics previewing the Mosquito?

:)

http://justflight.ggstatic.com/productimages/mosquito-fbvi_16_ss_l_160119140501.jpg

A

[Jafo]

On the subject of the Mossie, please excuse the OT, but why is there a minion lying on top of the machine guns in one of the pics previewing the Mosquito?

:)

A

Ground crew....? ..;)

[Ian Warren]

This Corsair in real life .. the "Birdcage" variant was the first Corsair I saw flying, first was a Saturday morning while at work (overtime 4 hours 6 to 10 am) was reduced to 2.5 work and 1.5 hours of me running around like a chicken without a head on , this was May 6th 1995, Keith Skilling doing practice circuits around Wigram for the Commemorative V-E Day on the Sunday 7th, was the only F4U-1 flying or believe is the only "Birdcage" in existence now in a museum in Brazil .

[Ian Warren]

Excellent news and screenshots! This will be a great treat. Can't wait to turn the prop!

Mark , love that photo, one I have not seen before. :cool:

[Flyboy208]

I can't wait to fly this variant of the Corsair. Well done Aeroplane Heaven ! Mike:applause:

[CodyValkyrie]

If it means anything, I'm really looking forward to flying her mate. As usual, excellent job. Keep on keeping on.

[Stickshaker]

It's the Victorious from 1944 by the boys over at Flying Stations. Excellent work.We use it during testing, :engel016:

Thanks, Baz, I'm off to try her out!

[bazzar]

On the subject of the Mossie, please excuse the OT, but why is there a minion lying on top of the machine guns in one of the pics previewing the Mosquito?

:)

http://justflight.ggstatic.com/productimages/mosquito-fbvi_16_ss_l_160119140501.jpg

A

Shall we just say that one of our modelers has a less than serious outlook on life. Best to leave things there I think... :engel016::wink:

[hairyspin]

The minion could do with a more thorough paint job, lol! :biggrin-new:

[bazzar]

If it means anything, I'm really looking forward to flying her mate. As usual, excellent job. Keep on keeping on.

Means a lot Cody, thankyou.:engel016:

[DaveWG]

How about the Minion as a P3d avatar? :adoration:

[dhasdell]

How about the Minion as a P3d avatar?
To explore FTX airfields, perhaps? :adoration:

[YoYo]

Some of new screenies also from JF website.

http://justflight.ggstatic.com/productimages/f4u1-corsair-birdcage_33_ss_l_160129163316.jpg

http://justflight.ggstatic.com/productimages/f4u1-corsair-birdcage_30_ss_l_160129163312.jpg

[alain0568]

Hello,


-magnificent! :applause::applause::applause:



Alain
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[IanHenry]

Wow, that looks nice.


Ian

[dhasdell]

Very nice - and are those really clipped wings? :applause:

[ksw1375]

Wow that nice!!!

Kimseonwoo

[Martyn]

Very nice - and are those really clipped wings? :applause:

Yes, a Royal Navy Mk1 with clipped wings will be included :encouragement:

[jankees]

That looks very nice indeed!

[TARPSBird]

Beautiful. Faded FAA camo paint job looks to be right on the money. :encouragement:

[jankees]

but you should not really be able to see the panel lines through the tape on the nose I think?

[roger-wilco-66]

but you should not really be able to see the panel lines through the tape on the nose I think?

The tape is also worn :-)

[langereis]

Very good and you can get a demo of this superb model :applause:

http://www.justflight.com/product/f4u1-corsair-birdcage

and see there under Demos and you can download her (10 minutes flying time):redfire:

Have nice flights

[langereis]

Hi,

See what you missed:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6drCcei3uWk

[Ian Warren]

Brilliant model , Brilliant Sound package and very pleased to see the cockpit really look the part for the early variant, the Birdcage , last flying aircraft was here in New Zealand , now museum'd in South America but going back to the first glimp's 1994 to 95 then into Wanaka 1996 to 98 .. YEP Brilliant :encouragement:

[expat]

Also, you can, as I have done use it as an AI model - it is right now doing touch and goes in Vella Lavella (and doesn't disappear after 10 minutes . . :encouragement:).