Aeroplane Heaven new Grumman F3F-2!

**DaveB** · May 3rd, 2015, 15:54

Now people will write asking why we don't have bumps on the cowling!

That made me laugh

I'm not sure if this was the plan (I guess it was) but the update from PCA wasn't an update as such.. it was a full download. V1.1 appears to be working as prescribed. I noticed a hole in the fuse in one of the camera views (VC-down-right .. probably mentioned here before) but it's not a problem (for me). The new 'higher' landing view works ok. Didn't think it was going to but it does.

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DaveB

***TARPSBird*** · May 3rd, 2015, 16:38

VF-3 "Felix the Cat" would make a good "what-if" paint job for the F3F-2, as in what if VF-3 had upgraded to -2's instead of keeping their original -1's into 1940. Let somebody else paint it, so the rivet-counters don't complain that AH is putting bogus colors on their products.

**TuFun** · May 3rd, 2015, 16:41

Originally Posted by bazzar

Looking good there mate. There should be a nice shiny upgrade waiting when you get back. Have a good one.

I'm back.... so what's the nice shiny upgrade?

**TuFun** · May 3rd, 2015, 21:25

Originally Posted by YoYo

Awesome shot there YoYo!

Tailhook grabbing the wire!!!

**YoYo** · May 3rd, 2015, 22:02

Originally Posted by DaveB

That made me laugh

I'm not sure if this was the plan (I guess it was) but the update from PCA wasn't an update as such.. it was a full download. V1.1 appears to be working as prescribed. I noticed a hole in the fuse in one of the camera views (VC-down-right .. probably mentioned here before) but it's not a problem (for me). The new 'higher' landing view works ok. Didn't think it was going to but it does.

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DaveB

Yep, its a full download file, not a patch only. You must uninstall the old version in the first.
Every model for FSX/P3D has a two 3D external models always. This from VC has simplified 3D external model for better FPS and not as accurate like second external model (btw. check this post too: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforum...l=1#post950589 to the end).

Btw. something for desktop wallpaper (full resolution 2560x1440):

download (6Mb): https://www.sendspace.com/file/h37gmh

Preview.

**YoYo** · May 4th, 2015, 08:15

Skins are ready for download:

VMF-2 Marnie Corps:
Avsim: http://library.avsim.net/search.php?...acrp&Go=Search
FlightSim: not yet

VF-6 Navy:
Avsim: http://library.avsim.net/search.php?...acrp&Go=Search
FlightSim: not yet

**MDIvey** · May 4th, 2015, 08:29

Thanks YoYo... looking forward to trying these out

Matt

***Yossarian1943*** · May 4th, 2015, 12:39

Hi,

after my first flight I started wondering, why my feet are cold.

Seems that the cabin is slightly leaky.

Is there a way to fix this?

best regards

**TuFun** · May 4th, 2015, 13:27

Refining the panels, rivets, and added oil plugs. Wheel wells needs work and then to the left side and top area. This is for v.1 only.

***gray eagle*** · May 4th, 2015, 14:03

Originally Posted by Yossarian1943

Hi,

after my first flight I started wondering, why my feet are cold.

Seems that the cabin is slightly leaky.

Is there a way to fix this?

best regards

I never noticed that. I hope that those holes will be fixed in a future patch or correction.

**DaveB** · May 4th, 2015, 14:11

Yo g-e

I noticed the lower holes yesterday after installing v1.1 (they're on the other side too). I'm sure I didn't notice them on v1. Mentioned this in my post above

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DaveB

**bazzar** · May 4th, 2015, 14:16

Never fly with my head in the seat pan. Explore enough and you will find gaps everywhere. The models are optimised for higher frame rates. Common games building practice.

**DaveB** · May 4th, 2015, 14:45

Appreciate the higher frames bazzar but not used to seeing daylight when panning down to find a switch. It doesn't bother me in the grand scale of things but as long as it stays like this.. it will always be thought of as slightly defective. If you move the eyepoint and get yourself into unusual situations, you expect to see odd things happening but not just panning down.. unless you're Patty Wagstaff

Best there are no holes in the Dove!!!

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DaveB

**bazzar** · May 4th, 2015, 15:18

There's a bloody huge one above your head in the Devon.

***gray eagle*** · May 4th, 2015, 15:19

Originally Posted by DaveB

Yo g-e

I noticed the lower holes yesterday after installing v1.1 (they're on the other side too). I'm sure I didn't notice them on v1. Mentioned this in my post above

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DaveB

I couldn't get in the contorted position to see those "Holes" that you did. I tried but I'd have to try hard to find them.

**DaveB** · May 4th, 2015, 15:41

Originally Posted by bazzar

There's a bloody huge one above your head in the Devon.

I hope not bazzar..

This is Devon G-DHDV

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DaveB

**bazzar** · May 4th, 2015, 16:42

That's not the Devon you're looking for Luke... Try a C20...and the RNZAF Devons....

***falcon409*** · May 4th, 2015, 16:51

Originally Posted by bazzar

That's not the Devon you're looking for Luke... Try a C20...and the RNZAF Devons....

lol, I think I actually read that first part as Obi Wan, lol.

**bazzar** · May 4th, 2015, 17:03

This VC stuff can be a trap for young players. We are modelling as close as possible to the original type cockpits of the original aircraft. The original Devons had perspex roofs and a small overhead panel directly beneath the cock's comb aeriel. Later versions had the solid cockpit roof but even then it was some time before any vestige of a roof pane was used.

Wandering off topic but here's a pic of the Devon cockpit so far....

***falcon409*** · May 4th, 2015, 17:34

What a beauty Baz. Very nice!!

**heywooood** · May 4th, 2015, 21:19

YoYo's repaints are up at Flightsim.com

Thank you YoYo

**DaveB** · May 5th, 2015, 00:49

Originally Posted by bazzar

This VC stuff can be a trap for young players. We are modelling as close as possible to the original type cockpits of the original aircraft. The original Devons had perspex roofs and a small overhead panel directly beneath the cock's comb aeriel. Later versions had the solid cockpit roof but even then it was some time before any vestige of a roof pane was used.

Wandering off topic but here's a pic of the Devon cockpit so far....

Sri bazzar.. no more Devon (or Dove). That does look great though and of course, you're on the money with the history. The Mk2's were pretty much full Mk8 spec after being retro fitted

Now.. for some new F3F paints me thinks. Nice one Yo-Yo

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DaveB

**DaveB** · May 5th, 2015, 04:15

Very nice Yo-Yo

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DaveB

**dhasdell** · May 5th, 2015, 04:40

Which Enterprise, DaveB?

**DaveB** · May 5th, 2015, 04:48

Hi Dave

It's the driveable CV6 available here in the library. I binned all the non-essential stuff and robbed the sim.cfg off another (similar) carrier. Bob's your uncle.. AI CV6

I've had it for ages but never looked at it. Didn't realise it was driveable until I opened the zip

Not sure if it has wires but to be honest.. you don't really need them with the F3F.
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