Possible SB2C to be developed.......

[Quicksand]

Okay guys. Here's the deal. I've talked to one of the major developers for FSX, and they are considering doing a model of a Helldiver IF the technical photos of details like the interior and such things necessary to do a top notch model can be found. I have very little info on the SB2C, but I know some of you guys have tons of photos and drawings of every aircraft imaginable. Here's our chance to see the SB2C get a little stick time in FSX. Please post what you find here. Thanks.

Edit: To put things in perspective, this would be a payware project. I was not detailed by anyone to do the research for it. I volunteered to help to see if there was enough info available to allow the developer to produce an accurate model, as they strive for accuracy in all their projects. I am asking for SOH's help because I know there are others here who would love to see this plane done, and there are many folks here who are fans of Naval Aviation who may have a source of info that would help this project. I approached the developer with the request to make this plane. It may or may not happen. I'm sorry I was not more specific in my post. Thanks for your understanding.

[Quicksand]

Okay, I'll start with my findings first...The first link is to some drawings of the cockpit layout. The second link is the intro page for two pages of detailed photos of the CAF's Helldiver. The second one is good stuff!

http://www.cybermodeler.com/aircraft...sb2c_pit.shtml

http://www.ipmsusa2.org/Walkarounds/...iver/Intro.htm

[Roger]

Good work! I'd like to see a Helldiver for FsX:salute:

[BOOM]

Fantastic!!! I believe we have the good fortune of having a WWII Naval Aviator here in the forums who actually flew a Helldiver!! I believe he goes by the same name,I hope he'll report in as I'm sure he'd have a wealth of knowledge.

ps I'd be very interested in buying this product!:salute:

[Quicksand]

I think there many of us here who would line up to buy this one....

[stiz]

wonder how many pictures helldiver has ..?

[Quicksand]

I'll bet he could help. He went offline just as I was posting this thread. Maybe he'll pop back in here soon...

[Z-AZ1USN]

"The SB2C Hell diver was the most successful dive bomber of the War. Because of its poor handling and stability, the pilots referred to it as the ""SOB 2nd Class ...

[stansdds]

"The SB2C Hell diver was the most successful dive bomber of the War. Because of its poor handling and stability, the pilots referred to it as the ""SOB 2nd Class ...

That should get Helldiver's attention. I'm going to duck under this table.

[stiz]

yup, run for cover everybody!

[Reddog]

Not to put the Helldiver down, it did turn into a good airplane, but the most successful of WW2 I think would be the SBD as far as tonnage sunk.

[expat]

yup, run for cover everybody!

but the most successful of WW2 I think would be the SBD as far as tonnage sunk.

Oh boy. Someone get the popcorn . . :d

[Javis]

Some more walk arounds:

http://www.cybermodeler.com/aircraft...b2c_walk.shtml

http://martinsammodels.com/Webpage/P.../Helldiver.htm

http://www.air-and-space.com/Curtiss...0Helldiver.htm

Nice bumpmap :
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...ldiver_CAF.jpg

Cheers,
Jan

[MudMarine]

I'd buy it! For two reason's: (1) I love WWII Naval aviation. (2) Our Helldiver! I think it would be a fitting reward for a man that has given so much for his country. God bless the cranky oldman! It's beyond value having someone with REAL WORLD knowledge like Helldiver around, he's been there and done that!! :salute:

[Guruswarmyoz]

Not to put the Helldiver down, it did turn into a good airplane, but the most successful of WW2 I think would be the SBD as far as tonnage sunk.

& i wonder where the Ju87 would fit in that statement????

[SkippyBing]

& i wonder where the Ju87 would fit in that statement????

Or the Fairey Swordfish?

[c87]

I'd love to see the SB2C - anything WWII is fine in my book. Ultimately I'd like to see it up to the standards of developers like Vertigo with their recent SBD, anything A2A makes and MilViz.

[Lateral-G]

Will the tail fall off on landing like the real one?

just trying to add some levity here...I'd love to see a Beast for FSX.

-G-

[Reddog]

& i wonder where the Ju87 would fit in that statement????

Sorry I should have said the best American made for tonnage sunk.

[Helldiver]

Thank you Quicksilver for giving a great airplane your artistry. I'll be glad to work with you where ever you need me.
As far as tonnage sunk by SBD, it goes without comment. Its active time was 1942.
Again, I thank you sir,

[Piglet]

Flight manuals can be had from
flight-manuals-on-cd.com

[raptor19]

The SB2C would be another very nice addition for FSX especially as no one else seems to have picked up on it yet. It would most definitely fill another warbird slot and I amongst many would be very interested in adding it to the collection.

[Quicksand]

I'm glad to see this thread grow in my absence, for which I apologize.. I've been on the road since Sunday with no internet until now. I have not spoken with the developer since then, but I am hoping they're watching this thread too. Thanks for the excellent links, Jan and Piglet, and all the positive input, guys. Let's see if we've generated the interest necessary to see this project take off....:mixedsmi::salute:

PS: Helldiver, I couldn't ever attempt a project like this. I am only attempting to drum up the support and drive to persuade the afore-mentioned developer:mixedsmi: to take on this task. I appreciate them for even considering it. You, my friend, are the one we should all be thanking..:salute::USA-flag:

[Pips]

Just as a follow up, did anything eventuate with the SB2C? Sure would be a shame if it slid off the map.

[Paul K]

I'd like to see a Helldiver for FsX:salute:

Me too. As a rule, I stick with the civilian stuff in FSX, but a good model of one of the less glamorous warhorses is always very welcome. I wish developers would do more of them.