[Payware] F-35 project - F-35A RC1 and F-35B Alpha images

**cortomalteseit** · April 26th, 2012, 09:16

OMG!!! speechless news, all in one post!
Good work, Dino!

**Dino Cattaneo** · April 27th, 2012, 01:04

OOPS... I just realized I made a mistake in my last post... The F-35C is not "beyond" the others but it is "behind". At the moment there the external model is 30-40% complete... so I am thinking if I should wait for its completion before shipping the final package or not.

Actually, the new Tomcat is looking so good that I'd really want to do more work on that...

***Victory103*** · April 27th, 2012, 02:56

Originally Posted by Dino Cattaneo

Actually, the new Tomcat is looking so good that I'd really want to do more work on that...

+1, can't wait to see the work on the Turkey!

***Sundog*** · April 27th, 2012, 18:15

The C variant of the F-35 is my favorite, but if you're so far ahead of it with the other packages, just release the first two and let everyone know the C will come later, or just make the C an extra payware product. You pay extra to add it to the A/B pack. I can wait for it. I'm just happy you're working on it.

Also, if you need to hop over to the F-14 to work on it, because you're tired of looking at F-35s, I'm good with that as well. As long as we eventually, hopefully get the C as well.

Thanks Dino for making all of these planes.

**rcbarend** · April 28th, 2012, 08:37

Hi,

I'm sure Dino doesn't mind me posting this WIP .....

Guess what my favorite F35 version will be ......

Cheers, Rob

***Sundog*** · April 28th, 2012, 17:23

Awesome preview pics Rob, thanks. Also, thanks for working the VSTOL envelope on this, that means it's going to be a great flyer.

***strykerpsg*** · April 28th, 2012, 19:13

Originally Posted by rcbarend

Hi,

I'm sure Dino doesn't mind me posting this WIP .....

Guess what my favorite F35 version will be ......

Cheers, Rob

OMFG! That is some fantastic detail. I too loved the first release and looking forward to this one. Thanks for sharing Rich.

***Bone*** · April 28th, 2012, 19:26

Originally Posted by rcbarend

Hi,

I'm sure Dino doesn't mind me posting this WIP .....

Guess what my favorite F35 version will be ......

Cheers, Rob

That's fantastic.

**Dino Cattaneo** · May 1st, 2012, 16:51

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...well, Rob, your STVOL gauge works so well that I am ready to forgive you for the leaked pictures

!

Anyway a very rainy labor day (at least here in Northern Italy) brought some major advancements in my F-35 project... Al
The F-35B is almost ready for Beta testing - I added a lot of missing details and completed the texturing and I have to confess I am quite happy with it. Beta applications rule will be posted on my blog - I already have plenty of testers but I may want to add a couple. Whoever received Beta 1 will be automatically included in Beta 2.

Also, I've modeled the AIM-9X and rebuilt the F-35A models with it. And I've also figured out a way to model the F-35C in a reasonable amount of time (with a little artistic licence on a couple of details... which I am sure someone will notice in seconds, but it may be a fair copromise...it is worth a try IMHO).

Above are just a couple of shots of the latest mdls (F-35B in USMC livery and F-35A with AIM9x)... and a picture of me having a lot of fun hovering in the F-35B

!

***Sundog*** · May 1st, 2012, 19:47

They look great Dino! I'm glad to hear you're making progress on all of them.

**DagR** · May 2nd, 2012, 00:50

Superb work. CBUs, are they still in fashion ?

Best
DagR

**cortomalteseit** · May 2nd, 2012, 02:06

While i'm tanning in south of Italy, i wish there it will be a lot of rain in northern Italy, if these are the results :D
Looks fantastic, can't wait to land on the deck!!!

**Dino Cattaneo** · May 3rd, 2012, 17:43

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Just some pictures while I was preparing the thumbnails for the aircraft selection menu - F-35A, B and C flying over Fort Worth.
There is still some work before Beta 2 is ready - and it will only feature -A and -B models.
The -C you see in the picture is the result of some "Frankenstein" modeling I am doing. Looks promising - but there is a lot of work to be done (much more than what it may seem judging by the photo).

At the moment I am seriously considering a freeware release - as I may not have the time to deal with the bureaucracy associated with a professional activity. But that is another story - the focus at the moment is deliver a good plane to FSX.

***Sundog*** · May 3rd, 2012, 20:20

Originally Posted by Dino Cattaneo

At the moment I am seriously considering a freeware release - as I may not have the time to deal with the bureaucracy associated with a professional activity. But that is another story - the focus at the moment is deliver a good plane to FSX.

Doesn't matter, you'll be getting a donation from me anyway.

**vonstroheim** · May 4th, 2012, 08:05

Originally Posted by Dino Cattaneo

At the moment I am seriously considering a freeware release...

Yes freeware is the way to go!

Here's a screenshot of your "old" F-35A... Can't wait for the B version... Glad to hear Rob's VTOL magics are included...

This LHA-5 by A.J. Weber is really nice by the way: a payware sold for $0 at fsaddon.