Well, I picked up the new AH Spit last night, and using just over 8 quids worth of JF points that I had left, I got it for about half price!
In terms of the 3d Modelling, this is by far the best Spitfire AH have ever done, with some lovely textures, and as some very nice features also.
Good work chaps!
However, I have noticed a few 'squawks' as regards the 3d model.
1. The detail on the aileron textures depict the later metal skinned type, and not the fabric covered ones, as would have been fitted to the aircraft modeled, and all Spitfires up until early/mid 1941 when the metal ones where introduced.
(https://photos.app.goo.gl/4Plir9vYJY3P3xFH2)
2. The flare chute on the starboard rear fuselage is incorrectly depicted. This wasn't introduced until later marks. (The MK.I/II had a downward firing one fitted behind the pilot, aft of frame 11).
3. There are some problems/anomalies with the textures on the elevator horn balance, in that some metal texturing is represented on it that should actually be fabric, as per the elevator. There also appears to be some evidence of the incorrect extended horn balance textures still present on some textures as well.
4. The cockpit air vent opens the wrong way. That is to say that the outside vent flap should open facing the oncoming slipstream to let fresh air in, and not towards the tail as it does at the moment.
5. There is an extra metal patch at the rear of the cockpit rail on both sides of the fuselage that shouldn't be there.
6. The hydraulic tank (as fitted to the earlier hand pump undercarriage models) which was fitted behind the pilot, aft of frame 11, is not modelled - see this thread when I mentioned and discussed it with you : -
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforum...ire-WIP-update
7. Is there any chance of removing the prop pitch engine off animation? The pitch of the blades would of course only move once the engine had started, and oil pressure was established.
Here's a link to some screenshots I took in MDL converter showing these issues for your reference: -
https://photos.app.goo.gl/1FN8hPdBnIvHUia73
And for reference/comparison to the above issues, below are some pictures from David Whitworth's Flickr album of N3200 at Duxford: -
Elevators 1 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/dwhitw...7642955945255/
Stb Elevator - https://www.flickr.com/photos/dwhitw...7642955945255/
Air Vent Open - https://www.flickr.com/photos/dwhitw...7642955945255/
Port Fuselage Cockpit Section w/canopy rail - https://www.flickr.com/photos/dwhitw...7642955945255/
Stb Fuselage Cockpit Section w/canopy rail - https://www.flickr.com/photos/dwhitw...7642955945255/
Cheers
Paul
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