F-5 Tiger II by Venom Zero Productions just released

[modelr]

A new F-5 Tiger II just released by Venom Zero Productions at SimMarket.

simMarket: F-5 TIGER II MSFS

Looks good. Nice price.

[Daube]

Looks good.

From the screenshots on that page, it doesn't really look good... especially the VC.

Nice price.

Not sure...

[modelr]

From the screenshots on that page, it doesn't really look good... especially the VC.

Daube,

Not being "hands on familiar" with the aircraft, and only looking quickly at the screenshots, I don't entirely know what you mean.

As for the VC, the description says "NOT study level."

As with any aircraft depiction, some will like, some won't. I just saw it when I was checking updates, and thought I would post it.

Maybe I won't do anymore.

[GO_Navy]

A new F-5 Tiger II just released by Venom Zero Productions at SimMarket.

simMarket: F-5 TIGER II MSFS

Looks good. Nice price.

Thanks for posting. I agree, the exterior definitely looks good. Cockpit, meh! it's clean but could use some work. I have seen worse things from other well know designers that looked a lot worse at release and were almost twice as pricey. I'll check it out this weekend and give my thoughts but can't beat the price.

[Paul K]

The cockpit looks like a home-build F-5 replica, using MDF and plywood. All it needs is a PC keyboard, with a Saitek X-52, and it would be strangely authentic.

[jmig]

The cockpit looks like a home-build F-5 replica, using MDF and plywood. All it needs is a PC keyboard, with a Saitek X-52, and it would be strangely authentic.

Dang, you guys are critical. I just looked at the images on the website, and the cockpit doesn't look to bad to me. I am more interested in what systems work, not the polish on the cockpit rails and gauges.

I too will wait for some reviews.

[keithb77]

I'll wait for the SC Designs F-5
https://msfsaddons.com/2023/11/11/sc...ght-simulator/

[Javis]

I have always loved the design of the F-5 because of the way the main fuselage, the inlet/engines section and fuselage top/ canopy fairing are so beautifully blended together. Add to that the likewise beautifully shaped tip tanks (i believe only present on 'Nato birds' ) and there you have one small but magnificent looking aluminium bird of prey. Particularly with the sun playing with the 3 almost 'stand alone' parts of fuselage the F-5 is a feast for the eyes. Well, atleast *my* eyes as it's all IMHO of course. ;-)



Now with even *2* F-5E's on the market what would the chances be to see a F-5A/B and NF-5A/B a.o. in the slipstream of both these F-5E releases you think ? Fat chance ?.....

Btw, i agree with Paul, the Venom Zero F-5E VC does resemble to have been build with plywood and MDF...

Also, because it looks like the VZ F-5E uses the default MSFS jetfighter pilot figure the external model might be slightly overscaled... Compared to RW F-5 photos the pilot figure is way too small (here we go again.. )





If you look at the size of the VZ pilot figure he might just as well be flying an F-4...

[ColoKent]

I have always loved the design of the F-5 because of the way the main fuselage, the inlet/engines section and fuselage top/ canopy fairing are so beautifully blended together. Add to that the likewise beautifully shaped tip tanks (i believe only present on 'Nato birds' ) and there you have one small but magnificent looking aluminium bird of prey. Particularly with the sun playing with the 3 almost 'stand alone' parts of fuselage the F-5 is a feast for the eyes. Well, atleast *my* eyes as it's all IMHO of course. ;-)



Now with even *2* F-5E's on the market what would the chances be to see a F-5A/B and NF-5A/B a.o. in the slipstream of both these F-5E releases you think ? Fat chance ?.....

Agreed...I'm looking forward to the SC Designs F-5E (and hopefully F eventually), but like you, I'd LOVE to see an F-5A and B for that 60s/70s NATO action!

Kent

[StormILM]

I have the DCS F-5E, impossible to top that model. I prefer doing the Mil aircraft over on that platform and the civil stuff on FS2020.

[DennyA]

I appreciate you posting it! I was expecting an FS2002-level cockpit after the posts here, but the screenshots don't look bad for an under-$15 airplane.

But then I prefer to find the fun in flying add-ons, vs in finding flaws.

I'll wait for some reviews because I do want to hear how it flies. If its feel/performance is convincing, I'll pay the price of a Seattle cheeseburger for it.

[Manschy]

Apart from the too small pilot and from the high polished Cessna Cockpit - this is an aircraft with potential...and weapons....

[ZsoltB]

I'll wait for the SC Designs F-5
https://msfsaddons.com/2023/11/11/sc...ght-simulator/

Yes, it looks better
I'd rather buy that one

[jmig]

I have the DCS F-5E, impossible to top that model. I prefer doing the Mil aircraft over on that platform and the civil stuff on FS2020.

Yep! Dat be the one I fly 2.

[ColoKent]

Took the bait as an F-5 junkie. Not impressed. Removing from Community folder. Waiting with more than baited breath for SC Designs version, however!!!

Kent

[GO_Navy]

Ended up buying it. Like the exterior, interior can use some work visually but is workable. Flight model is just so so but I guess 99% of us are not fighter pilots who would know anyway. I am not gonna bitch too much though as it cost me less than my daily lunch. I was more angry about the F-15 and the condition it was released in than this.

[ZsoltB]

1.2 available

https://secure.simmarket.com/venom-z...tiger-ii.phtml

V1.2 uploaded to Simmarket and ORBX. Should be available over the next day.

V1.2

- Updated F-5A Model
- Fuselage Auxiliary Intake Doors removed
- Fuselage Top Antennas added
- Fuselage Panel Lines Changed
- Wingtip AiM-9B Added (Can be replaced with wingtip tanks in Fuel/Payload Management)
- Fuel Probe added (Can be added with Fuel/Payload Management)
- F-5A Cockpit changes to the front dash
- HUD option removed from F-5A
- New Skins
- Spanish Air Force Skin (F-5A)
- USAF T-38 Trainer Skin (F-5E)
- VMFT-401 USMC Adversary Skin (F-5E)
- USAF 58th TFS Skin switched from F-5E to now F-5A
- Asobo Pilot Position Updated to posture correctly in the cockpit (Not animated)
- Engine power overhauled
- Flight Model Tweaks
- Updated Manual

[ZsoltB]

[Cees Donker]

Oh boy! Must be strong, not giving in.......very tempting!


Cees

[modelr]

Don't know if it's my sim, or the aircraft model, but I just tried a flight after the upgrade to v1.2, and about 5 minutes into my flight, My engines slowly spooled down and shut off, (45% fuel remaining) and my control surfaces all stopped working, as if they were controlled by the autopilot. The stick and all controls worked in the cocxkpit, but no movement outside. I tried 1 notch flap, that worked, but upset the glide. I could not retrim to stop dive.

[GO_Navy]

Reno to Fallon quick hop.

[GO_Navy]

Don't know if it's my sim, or the aircraft model, but I just tried a flight after the upgrade to v1.2, and about 5 minutes into my flight, My engines slowly spooled down and shut off, (45% fuel remaining) and my control surfaces all stopped working, as if they were controlled by the autopilot. The stick and all controls worked in the cocxkpit, but no movement outside. I tried 1 notch flap, that worked, but upset the glide. I could not retrim to stop dive.

Earlier I did about a 25 minute flight with no issue. There is an engine cutoff button/switch type tucked away on the left panel, did you inadvertently hit that? I have done that in the past and then had to restart in midflight which worked.

[jmig]

Reno to Fallon quick hop.

That is one cool looking livery.

I once flew into Midland, TX KMAF and there were two F-5s on the ramp. I saw the pilots in the FBO and taked to them. They were NAVY from Fallon.

[GO_Navy]

That is one cool looking livery.

I once flew into Midland, TX KMAF and there were two F-5s on the ramp. I saw the pilots in the FBO and taked to them. They were NAVY from Fallon.

What were you flying at the time? I have heard that alot of TACAIR pilot use that as a stop on cross-country flights.

[jmig]

What were you flying at the time? I have heard that alot of TACAIR pilot use that as a stop on cross-country flights.

A Cessna 182. I often traveled there for work.