F7F-1 Tigercat FSX & P3D Native Released

**gman5250** · August 22nd, 2015, 07:54

Originally Posted by Bomber_12th

Regarding the F7F Tigercat and carrier use, a coincidence in history (myself, having extensively covered the Navy P-51D "Seahorse" project), is that the F7F carrier trials took place at the very same time as the P-51D and B-25H/PBJ-1H carrier trials, from the USS Shangri-La, in mid-November 1944, sailing through the Chesapeake Bay - for instance, on Nov. 17, 1944, had you been on the USS Shangri-La, you would have seen all three types perform carrier launches and traps through the day.

Wouldn't that make a fantastic mission for FSX/P3D...I was wanting to stage some screen shots of the Tigercat doing traps, but imagine the scene with the other birds on the deck of the Shangri-La.

You and everyone else are quite welcome sir. I would have done the conversion simply for my own pleasure, but sharing it makes the process that much more gratifying.

***gray eagle*** · August 22nd, 2015, 08:26

The Grumman F7F-1 failed carrier suitability tests due to poor single-engine characteristics (VMC 40 mph above spec). The F7F-3 was developed to address these problems, but also failed carrier suitability tests due to a structural failure. The F7F-4 finally passed carrier qualifications.

***gray eagle*** · August 22nd, 2015, 08:31

***Roger*** · August 22nd, 2015, 08:35

Many thanks Milton, ******** and team...grrrreat looking bird!

***gray eagle*** · August 22nd, 2015, 08:46

Great sounding engines. Wonder what the back seat was for....

Thanks G, Hope someone will paint the "Bossman" texture.

**dvj** · August 22nd, 2015, 09:02

Folks, I forgot to ask. Are their folding wings?

thanks,

-d

***gray eagle*** · August 22nd, 2015, 09:16

Originally Posted by dvj

Folks, I forgot to ask. Are their folding wings?

thanks,

-d

Yeppers, I had to assign a key set to make wings fold, I used CTRL + /

**ejoiner** · August 22nd, 2015, 09:53

Gman, this is fantastic work. Congrats to you and to Milton for the contribution. Flew her for an hour today and was great fun!

Sort of which it had a gunsight and some guns, but otherwise loverly.

**gman5250** · August 22nd, 2015, 09:58

Originally Posted by ejoiner

Gman, this is fantastic work. Congrats to you and to Milton for the contribution. Flew her for an hour today and was great fun!

Sort of which it had a gunsight and some guns, but otherwise loverly.

Technically, the test mule didn't have a gunsight to my knowledge. The F7F-2 and F7F-3 variants (WIP) will have a gunsight and TacPack compatibility.

**YoYo** · August 22nd, 2015, 10:02

Btw. I used only Ctrl+E for start. Separate starters doesnt work or I miss something?

***PRB*** · August 22nd, 2015, 10:09

Thanks Milton and The Tigercat Team! She's a beauty!

**gman5250** · August 22nd, 2015, 10:13

Extremely Important Update

It has been brought to my attention that some P3D users have, or may have, allegedly mentioned, alluded to or inadvertently actually used the word fun in their comments here.

I would be remiss in my role as the developer of this upgrade if I did not include the caveat that under no circumstances is any one allowed to use the F7F P3D compatible Tigercat for any use other than serious, sober and extremely boring training of the most reverent nature.

Fun, the use of the word fun, or even the slightest indication that you are having fun is categorically forbidden and will not be tolerated by myself, nor any other person of responsibility involved with this extremely serious project. Worse yet, do not, under any circumstances give in to the urge to feel entertained. This simply will not do and could be construed as a serious mental deficiency.

No fun...none at all...period...I mean it...hold up your right hand...repeat after me......no fun.

Thank you. Geeez....that was a close one!

***jankees*** · August 22nd, 2015, 10:26

oh dear, so I can't say I'm just having fun while I wait for the paintkit?? OK then, here I am seriously applying paint to this model:

**YoYo** · August 22nd, 2015, 11:18

Originally Posted by ********

The F7F-2 and F7F-3 variants (WIP) will have a gunsight and TacPack compatibility.

Great news!

**Daveroo** · August 22nd, 2015, 12:29

PFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFT.................. .....ill have %^$ if i want!!!

Originally Posted by ********

Extremely Important Update

It has been brought to my attention that some P3D users have, or may have, allegedly mentioned, alluded to or inadvertently actually used the word fun in their comments here.

I would be remiss in my role as the developer of this upgrade if I did not include the caveat that under no circumstances is any one allowed to use the F7F P3D compatible Tigercat for any use other than serious, sober and extremely boring training of the most reverent nature.

Fun, the use of the word fun, or even the slightest indication that you are having fun is categorically forbidden and will not be tolerated by myself, nor any other person of responsibility involved with this extremely serious project. Worse yet, do not, under any circumstances give in to the urge to feel entertained. This simply will not do and could be construed as a serious mental deficiency.

No fun...none at all...period...I mean it...hold up your right hand...repeat after me......no fun.

Thank you. Geeez....that was a close one!

**hairyspin** · August 22nd, 2015, 12:29

Lovely job, Gordon and team! The weight of the two big radials is obvious on a first flight and she flies very nicely. What I really like apart from the gorgeous model is the view from the cockpit: this is going to be lots of fun on VFR flights, which is how I mostly fly FSX.

Hats off, Milton!

**jojohnson9** · August 22nd, 2015, 12:32

Originally Posted by ********

Extremely Important Update

It has been brought to my attention that some P3D users have, or may have, allegedly mentioned, alluded to or inadvertently actually used the word fun in their comments here.

I would be remiss in my role as the developer of this upgrade if I did not include the caveat that under no circumstances is any one allowed to use the F7F P3D compatible Tigercat for any use other than serious, sober and extremely boring training of the most reverent nature.

Fun, the use of the word fun, or even the slightest indication that you are having fun is categorically forbidden and will not be tolerated by myself, nor any other person of responsibility involved with this extremely serious project. Worse yet, do not, under any circumstances give in to the urge to feel entertained. This simply will not do and could be construed as a serious mental deficiency.

No fun...none at all...period...I mean it...hold up your right hand...repeat after me......no fun.

Thank you. Geeez....that was a close one!

Oh my, I'm in serious trouble. For the last few hours I have been doing touch-&-go's at Kaneohe and carrier quals on the Eisenhower off Pearl Harbor. I have been serious and sober (somewhat) and getting in some good training in this fantastic airplane. But I'm very sorry to have to admit that I am having F-U-N !!! And there is no way in hell flying this bird could be boring.
Thanks for this incredible gift.

**Dutcheeseblend** · August 22nd, 2015, 13:05

I can't help that I had fun to any extent, during the beta process, so, I'm sorry about that

...
Oh wait, I'm an FSX user!

Congrats Gordon!

**Ian Warren** · August 22nd, 2015, 13:08

Great Milton and ya team, buncha good barstards

... And JK you could have not chosen better nose art

**YoYo** · August 22nd, 2015, 14:03

For desktop wallpaper

.

FSX, a little edited.

**Wings of Gold** · August 22nd, 2015, 14:25

Hi,

Absolutely wonderful model! High praise to all. There is however a small problem that would be nice to rectify: The carrier pilots of the day both launched and recovered with their canopies open (and locked). That way they could ensure that exiting the airplane in the event of getting into the water. The plane guard destroyer might not get to them in time, and this was prior to todays ever present recovery helo. The problem is that opening the canopy also lowers the boarding ladder (on the starboard side). Is it still possible to separate these two functions?

Bill

**Bradburger** · August 22nd, 2015, 17:05

Many thanks ******** and to Milton and all those involved in the original project.

A very welcome addition to FSX!

Cheers

Paul

**gman5250** · August 22nd, 2015, 17:07

I've uploaded a set of blank skins, no markings, that will correspond with the existing aircraft variants for all of the painters while I finalize the paint kit.
The skins include one blank metal, blank metal polished, Sea Blue and blank metal w/spinners.

Link:
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforum....php?catid=180