Looks like a bird flies like a brick
Papi,
Like you I feel that the flt model for this excellent model is far too sluggish to enjoy. Not being a 'rivet-counter' with regard to in- flight performance ie I do not fly with the real world power, mixture and prop settings and check the models performance against the real-world performance figures.
So long as the flt model conforms generally to what you would expect of the model and type of a/c represented and enables good hand-flying 'touch and goes' in the circuit then I am happy.
In the case of this very good looking model, I tend to compare its size and general layout to a very similar a/c which has a proven and enjoyable flt model, then essentially clone the air file and flt model from the liked to the un-liked. Slight re-adjustment to contact points, lights, VC view point, fuel load, balance etc, and Voila! Nice looking a/c with nice flt model.
I absolutely concur with those who regard this as almost religious heresy, but hey, 'whatever turns our wheel or floats our boat', as some say . . . . Even the maker of this model admits that another air file would be advantageous if you are not into self-flagellation.
After all, who ever believes that simulated sex could be like the real thing?
Anway Papi that is what I do to nice models with over-trying flt characteristics. If you want the inside and dirty on what I did pse PM me.
PS: Guess this will stretch your English a little - but no more than it would my German. Thanks for the Tigercat 2D cockpits.
Rgds
Mal
Looks like a bird and flies like a firefly
fnerg: Thanks for modelling this Brit carrier a/c. A quirky beast to fly, but much loved by its pilots. Although a bit of a sluggard in comparison to its contemporaries, it had excellent manoeuvrability. Could take on intercepting OSCARs in a dog-fight and win. Also noted for downing a MiG 15 in the Korean War.
Milton: Thanks for the tweaked and modded FDE for the excellent model of this heavy RN a/c. Lovely in the circuit and carrier ops very straight forward due to the flaps and low-speed handling. You have given this model a really nice feel without compromising its heavyweight heft.
It is a great looking model for a load of new skins. Aussie first?
Mal