SOH Team Project - Grumman Tracker, Trader, Tracer

**Milton Shupe** · November 13th, 2011, 17:12

Looks great TG. Hmmm, I think I got those wing antennas a bit large. Do they need to be a bit forward?

**Hawk** · November 13th, 2011, 17:16

This is simply awesome!

**tankerguy72** · November 13th, 2011, 18:17

Originally Posted by Milton Shupe

Looks great TG. Hmmm, I think I got those wing antennas a bit large. Do they need to be a bit forward?

Yeah they are a little big and more squared and without that base theyre sitting on.

but who am I to complain im just lucky to have this :salute: I can send you the texture if you want to place them?

**Milton Shupe** · November 13th, 2011, 19:17

Originally Posted by tankerguy72

Yeah they are a little big and more squared and without that base theyre sitting on.

but who am I to complain im just lucky to have this :salute: I can send you the texture if you want to place them?

That's fine; thanks

**expat** · November 14th, 2011, 02:18

Looking fantastic. I was wondering if there might be any possibility of an AI model version to be included, as those who enjoy AI with carrier ops know this particular Grumman would be a tremendous addition. If it's bags of extra work then of course, never mind, but I wanted to raise it before things were too far along (which they already may be). In any case, I am looking forward to doing some low and slow patrols knowing how good a hand flyer this one is likely to be!

Thanks and regards,

expat

**fliger747** · November 14th, 2011, 04:36

Each one varies a bit as they differ a lot in weights and aerodynamics, but generally a pretty stable aircraft. They were intended to be flown as patrol and loitering type aircraft. In a hurry, take the train....

Cheers: T

**Milton Shupe** · November 14th, 2011, 10:56

Attached is a responsibility list for project phases.

Congratulations to all who have completed their parts.

Nigel created some awesome sounds for the radials and the best turboprop sounds I have ever flown for this size engine. Very enjoyable and not irritating like those pesky KA350 sounds. YOu can fly these TP sounds for hours and not get tired of them.
He also stepped up to do the S2F-3 search light, and modified the startup effects and squeeky brakes effects.

Fliger has about finalized (for beta testing) most of the FM's in FSX and is tweeking for FS9. This was a much taller order than originally expected. Thank you Tom.

Smoothie has completed the paint kit for the E-1B while wrestling with his computer causing some restarts in the efforts. Thank you.

Javis created the awesome Pilot / Co-Pilot team, all modifiable for different era dress-wear. The animations are the best I have seen.

Marcel "mgr" has completed (well, almost) two awesome C-1A textures and is testing the paint kit now. "Salutus!"

Gaucho_59 did some very nice interior textures for the C-1A. Makes you feel right at home there in the cabin. Thank you Sir!

I just completed the 7th model and am now in review and fix mode for all models.

Sieggie completed a temporary panel gauge arrangement for use with the radial bunch until the final panel gauge set shows up. After some minor tweeks and a "readme" to provide credits, I think we can share a few things here soon as a preliminary beta.

So, after 3.5 months, we have come a long way thanks to these folks and all of you who contributed behind the scenes and in these forums.

Thank you all so much. It is great fun!

**PeteHam** · November 14th, 2011, 11:13

As one of the many humble sideline viewers, I thank you all for an amazing effort.

Thanks Milton & Team.

Pete.

**nigel richards** · November 14th, 2011, 11:46

It is indeed a great honour and privelige to work with a Maestro and team of such talent.

Thankyou Milton. Thank you friends.

**Wing_Z** · November 14th, 2011, 11:57

Great to see a project like this grow and develop, it's come a long way.
If I had any of the requisite skills, I'd be there too...
:salute: kudos to all you talented folk chipping in.

**patful** · November 14th, 2011, 14:41

Thanks, everyone. Looking forward to these being my first "new" aircraft for FS2004.

**tankerguy72** · November 14th, 2011, 17:08

Nice little video with great sound

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzcggHHcvdY

**Daveroo** · November 15th, 2011, 10:10

Originally Posted by tankerguy72

Nice little video with great sound

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzcggHHcvdY

vern was a great guy....and almost as good as hoser.....lol...

**tankerguy72** · November 15th, 2011, 17:46

The ramp at Ryan Air Attack base is filling up! Must be the start of the sim fire season.

Attachment 52206

**Milton Shupe** · November 15th, 2011, 18:24

Where are the turbo-cats?

**Cag40Navy** · November 15th, 2011, 18:32

Originally Posted by Milton Shupe

Where are the turbo-cats?

Someone read my mind. :mixedsmi:

**tankerguy72** · November 15th, 2011, 19:00

Originally Posted by Milton Shupe

Where are the turbo-cats?

Ok! now we have a full house! Tanker Town USA

Attachment 52213

**Milton Shupe** · November 15th, 2011, 19:52

Are these now setup as static aircraft?
Must kill frame rates?

**stansdds** · November 17th, 2011, 02:14

This thread fell out of the top threads, so...

**Milton Shupe** · November 17th, 2011, 03:50

Well, real life does go on despite our complaints from the virtual world here.

There is some tweaking going on here and there, people with little hammers late at night tap-tap-tapping to finalize some things, a temporary panel set-up by Sieggie to allow us to get these aircraft out-the-door to you, and Tom with some last minute tweaks to the FS9 air files.

Meanwhile, with all the interest expressed, I am curious if anyone has grabbed the E-1B paint kit and gotten started there. If so, let me know and I will send you a download link to the WIP package.

Also, Matt is working on the paint kit for the S2Turbo military variant (like an S2F-3 with TP engines), tankerguy72 will hopefully share his artwork for the S2A-CDF, S2T-CDF open nacelle and S2A-CDF closed nacelle variants.

The radial and TP sounds and effects are completed; thank you Nigel for this awesome collection of mood enhancers.

The S2F-1 work has begun with Jan Visser at the helm.

We need some artwork for the generic interiors of the S2F-3, E-1B, S-2T, and S2A. Theres just walls and floors barely visible needing to be dark and non-distinct. Otherwise, I will throw on a bucket of paint standing from the cockpit door and leave it that way. Not a big deal.

**nigel richards** · November 17th, 2011, 04:10

Originally Posted by Milton Shupe

...effects are completed

midnight; Tap, tap, tap Ouch! Tap, tap, tap!..Hello Milton Sir, oh is that hot coffee? Don't mind if I do!

Uuum, pardon the correction Sir; SOHTanker_water/fire-retardant_fx uploaded to you by tomorrow Sir. :salute:

**Milton Shupe** · November 17th, 2011, 04:41

Originally Posted by nigel richards

midnight; Tap, tap, tap Ouch! Tap, tap, tap!..Hello Milton Sir, oh is that hot coffee? Don't mind if I do!

Uuum, pardon the correction Sir; SOHTanker_water/fire-retardant_fx uploaded to you by tomorrow Sir. :salute:

LOL Yes, sorry, forgot about that special effect. Thank you for that!

**nigel richards** · November 17th, 2011, 06:46

Originally Posted by Milton Shupe

LOL Yes, sorry, forgot about that special effect. Thank you for that!

Pleasure Sir! That's quite alright, I understand you certainly have a lot going on right now! :salute: Now, more of that coffee I think.

**Javis** · November 17th, 2011, 10:15

Originally Posted by Milton Shupe

We need some artwork for the generic interiors of the S2F-3, E-1B, S-2T, and S2A. Theres just walls and floors barely visible needing to be dark and non-distinct. Otherwise, I will throw on a bucket of paint standing from the cockpit door and leave it that way. Not a big deal.

Or you could ask Mr.Bean. ( bucket of paint plus large fire-cracker

) If you ask me i'll have some photoreal leather padding on offer to go beneath the side windows, like this :

http://www.airliners.net/photo/KLM--...ker/1237793/L/

I think i could fill in the cockpit paint too. If you think that'll suit all cockpits for the time being i'll deliver the 2048x2048 version of 'cockpit.bmp' with the filled in details.

Cheers,
Jan

**gaucho_59** · November 17th, 2011, 10:32

Originally Posted by Milton Shupe

Well, real life does go on despite our complaints from the virtual world here.

There is some tweaking going on here and there, people with little hammers late at night tap-tap-tapping to finalize some things, a temporary panel set-up by Sieggie to allow us to get these aircraft out-the-door to you, and Tom with some last minute tweaks to the FS9 air files.

Meanwhile, with all the interest expressed, I am curious if anyone has grabbed the E-1B paint kit and gotten started there. If so, let me know and I will send you a download link to the WIP package.

Also, Matt is working on the paint kit for the S2Turbo military variant (like an S2F-3 with TP engines), tankerguy72 will hopefully share his artwork for the S2A-CDF, S2T-CDF open nacelle and S2A-CDF closed nacelle variants.

The radial and TP sounds and effects are completed; thank you Nigel for this awesome collection of mood enhancers.

The S2F-1 work has begun with Jan Visser at the helm.

We need some artwork for the generic interiors of the S2F-3, E-1B, S-2T, and S2A. Theres just walls and floors barely visible needing to be dark and non-distinct. Otherwise, I will throw on a bucket of paint standing from the cockpit door and leave it that way. Not a big deal.

I can do it... just let me know what it is exactly you need... I am interested in working with the E1B.. send me the WIP package... I have been working on the panel already... will send you what I have done...