Milviz F-4E Phantom II

**expat** · July 9th, 2014, 07:06

I'm making a ton of new static objects for the Solomon scenery :-)

Now, that is great news. Was just flying out there in Corsairs and Hellcats This has to be one of the most transformational sceneries (payware included) ever for FSX. Totally immersed and imagining it is 1943. Spot endless little details and features changing the default landscape - they are everywhere - that can only be the imagination and work of one individual. Appreciate all the hours and effort.

expat

***Victory103*** · July 9th, 2014, 07:08

Mark, no manual for the FS version out yet, but most of the ones listed help. I found the USAFTPS Phantom Guide to be a quick read with all the numbers I need to know to fly it safely.

***Sieggie*** · July 9th, 2014, 07:11

That Phantom should give us a big advantage over the Japs in the Solomons

Dave

**roger-wilco-66** · July 9th, 2014, 07:45

Thanks guys, nice to see that people still enjoy the Solomons. It's coming into it's years though and needs a big overhaul. But before that rolls out I have a little surprise on hand :-)

Back on topic, I see, no manuals yet. I thought I missed something because I had a little hiatus from simming due to other projects.

Cheers,
Mark

**Ian Warren** · July 9th, 2014, 11:31

Originally Posted by roger-wilco-66

Hey,

I bought the Beta-Phantom and wow, what great model. And a excellent performer fps wise.

Is there a manual out for the Sim yet ? (I downloaded the manuals from Milviz, but these are copies of the original OMs with no reference to the simulation)

Cheers,
Mark

I'm just waiting for John Rambo to jump out off the backseat off the Phantom, rip the nose gun off the aircraft jump into one them GMCs and go charging down the road in it ... just an Idea I have for a movie ...

what da ya think

**sepp666** · July 9th, 2014, 12:01

Rambo? - when i think of him:

Hamid: What's that?
Rambo: It's blue light.
Hamid: What does it do?
Rambo: It turns blue.

Colonel Trautman: Can you fly that helicopter?

Rambo: Let's find out!

**Ian Warren** · July 9th, 2014, 12:59

Originally Posted by sepp666

Rambo? - when i think of him:
Hamid: What's that?
Rambo: It's blue light.
Hamid: What does it do?
Rambo: It turns blue.

There is a great Tail about that on the previous page SPOOKY

**roger-wilco-66** · July 9th, 2014, 22:23

Hehe, nothing beats reading a funny post in the morning :-)

Cheers!
Mark

**ZsoltB** · July 9th, 2014, 22:52

Originally Posted by baernhard

Now is to wait for the release ...

Bernhard.

Nice!

**strykerpsg** · July 10th, 2014, 01:22

Wow! I don't remember seeing the Luftwaffe Phantoms posted. Great looking pics! Externally, how different is the F-4F versus the F-4E? I know they were not equipped to fire the AIM7 and later received upgrades to fire the AIM120. Anyway, I really am looking forward to this release and wish they would consider an RF-4C variant too......great plane from a great development team.

**ST0RM** · July 10th, 2014, 03:31

Originally Posted by strykerpsg

Wow! I don't remember seeing the Luftwaffe Phantoms posted. Great looking pics! Externally, how different is the F-4F versus the F-4E? I know they were not equipped to fire the AIM7 and later received upgrades to fire the AIM120. Anyway, I really am looking forward to this release and wish they would consider an RF-4C variant too......great plane from a great development team.

Externally the F-4F had the slatted wing, but a non-slotted tailplane as on the F-4E.

**strykerpsg** · July 10th, 2014, 06:08

Originally Posted by ST0RM

Externally the F-4F had the slatted wing, but a non-slotted tailplane as on the F-4E.

Thanks Storm. This thread really helped spark my memories as a child, seeing these magnificent smoking beasts regularly breaking sonic barriers and rattling many dishes in good ol sunny Zweibrucken and Holloman AFB. Albeit, they were RF-4s in sunny Zweibrucken. I remember the coolest overflight was during a REFORGER exercise in 1976, going to school in a very comfy German bus, halted for a REDFOR column to cross a local intersection and seeing these 2 smoking trails in the sky, just above tree top level, conducting a mock strafing run/weapons drop on the column. Then a second later, the incredibly loud afterburners and a boom as the Phantoms broke contact. It was great growing up around all that heavy metal.

Apologies for the OT remarks, but I'm so looking forward to this release, especially this development team and all the fantastic paints already being brought forth. Thank you painters/beta testers and MILVIZ. I now know what I'll ask Colin to discount from the Strike Eagle price drop a few years ago....this baby!

***stovall*** · July 10th, 2014, 09:51

One more Luftwaffe F-4 being done for Dumonceau.

**ST0RM** · July 10th, 2014, 17:18

Originally Posted by strykerpsg

Thanks Storm. This thread really helped spark my memories as a child, seeing these magnificent smoking beasts regularly breaking sonic barriers and rattling many dishes in good ol sunny Zweibrucken and Holloman AFB. Albeit, they were RF-4s in sunny Zweibrucken. I remember the coolest overflight was during a REFORGER exercise in 1976, going to school in a very comfy German bus, halted for a REDFOR column to cross a local intersection and seeing these 2 smoking trails in the sky, just above tree top level, conducting a mock strafing run/weapons drop on the column. Then a second later, the incredibly loud afterburners and a boom as the Phantoms broke contact. It was great growing up around all that heavy metal.

Apologies for the OT remarks, but I'm so looking forward to this release, especially this development team and all the fantastic paints already being brought forth. Thank you painters/beta testers and MILVIZ. I now know what I'll ask Colin to discount from the Strike Eagle price drop a few years ago....this baby!

N/P Matt. Simming allows one to relive some great experiences and keep them fresh.

Cheers,
Jeff

**Dumonceau** · July 11th, 2014, 23:45

Originally Posted by stovall

One more Luftwaffe F-4 being done for Dumonceau.

And very nice it is! Tom, what scenery is that??

Dumonceau

**ak416** · July 12th, 2014, 02:20

Check your e-mails guys, new build is out

**Dumonceau** · July 12th, 2014, 04:37

Originally Posted by ak416

Check your e-mails guys, new build is out

Oh yeah! Downloading as I type!

And hoping that she'll smoke now!!

**dvj** · July 12th, 2014, 06:03

Originally Posted by ak416

Check your e-mails guys, new build is out

Hmmmm, no e-mail here.

**Stickshaker** · July 12th, 2014, 06:09

I got one this morning or so.

**dhazelgrove** · July 12th, 2014, 06:16

Originally Posted by dvj

Hmmmm, no e-mail here.

There's also a link in the support forum.

Dave

**roger-wilco-66** · July 12th, 2014, 06:21

Awesome, its P3dV2 now (the first version only up to 1.4)!

Downloading and testing!

Cheers,
Mark

**Dumonceau** · July 12th, 2014, 06:28

Did a couple of short flights, and there is indeed quite a bit of improvement. Sadly no smoke as yet... Essential for a Phantom, not?

Dumonceau

**skyhawka4m** · July 12th, 2014, 08:35

Originally Posted by Dumonceau

Did a couple of short flights, and there is indeed quite a bit of improvement. Sadly no smoke as yet... Essential for a Phantom, not?

Dumonceau

As long as its not a FPS issue.....like the 86 is for me.

***jim*** · July 12th, 2014, 10:27

When loading ordnance (shift+1) with the new version, after doing shift+1 I get the box on the screen and it's not readable. It's just a bunch of lines covering up the square. In the previous version I enlarged the square (?) and then I could see the various attachments for the aircraft. That doesn"t work on the new version. Am I doing something wrong? or did I load the aircraft wrong? Can anybody help?

**Ian Warren** · July 12th, 2014, 13:25

Originally Posted by jim

When loading ordnance (shift+1) with the new version, after doing shift+1 I get the box on the screen and it's not readable. It's just a bunch of lines covering up the square. In the previous version I enlarged the square (?) and then I could see the various attachments for the aircraft. That doesn"t work on the new version. Am I doing something wrong? or did I load the aircraft wrong? Can anybody help?

It maybe a bad d/load everything worked fine here regard to weapon loading .