RFN F-8E Crusader - WIP

[sparouty]

Hi,
I open this thread just to give you some visibility on this project which is now on the top of our priority!
I'm working on the exterior model, mapping the first set of draft textures and animating the main parts (so far only gears and doors are animated)

Here is a screenshot from FSX to show you the beast as it is tonight :icon_lol:
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Regards,
Sylvain

[Ian Warren]

Superb , Ive had a lot of fun just recent in this shooter , with doing an external update , now that would be something ill be looking forward to :cool:<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setT imeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

[Bone]

Thumbs up x2

[dharris]

One of my favorite aircraft of all time. Thanks

[TARPSBird]

Sylvain,
If you have any F-8 detail or performance questions please feel free to contact me. I have a whole community of former F-8 pilots on the F-8 list who can provide answers. These guys constantly amaze me with the extent of their knowledge, and such good recall of their experiences. :salute:

[FentiFlier1]

Thanks for the update!

I'll be following this closely - the last RFN productions have been really excellent!



Owen.

[Dino Cattaneo]

Looking great so far! Good job!

[fxsttcb]

Awesome! :salute:
Hopefully, we can also have a stripped model(like the one in the screenie). No Hardpoints, No weapons. Then we can have a real RF-8 for FSX to go along with RFN's "Last Gunfighter" versions.
Anticipation is...Making me wait. Doggone Ketchup jingle....Again! lol ...Don

[Dumonceau]

*drooling*

[DagR]

Superb Work Sylvain! :-D


Best
DagR

[delta_lima]

What more can I say than has already been said?

Looking superb, and with the quality of the RFN Etendard IV as a benchmark, I know this will be mindblowing in its quality and (hopefully) the visual performance. I find it so remarkable how RFN's projects manage to look so good, both in model detail and in paint quality - and with corresponding minimal performance impact.

This will be a highly anticipated project, and with a good paint kit, I hope it'll get repainted more times than the Mona Lisa! :jump:

cheers,

DL

[sparouty]

Hi,
The Crusader is a plane that really looks like a true fighter, don't you think?:cool:

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/1629/crusaderrfnwip4.jpg

Don't look too much into detail it is still in Progress... very draft...
I like to share work in progress from time to time.

Regards,
Sylvain

[TARPSBird]

Looks great so far! :salute:

[Mach3DS]

Looks great! I believe the prototype F-8 is currently being restored at the Boeing Museum of Flight Restoration center located at Paine field, WA (KPAE). It's a beautiful machine! Well done thus far!

[delta_lima]

Looks great Sylvain - your team knows how to conjur some real FSX magic!


Since in most of our lifetimes, we've seen the E (FN) version in the darker low vis grey ... here's a few shots in its earlier Aeronavale schemes, which was the standard USN white/grey .... shown here cross decking onto a USN carrier (guessing from the VF-14 F-14s, likely either USS Kennedy or USS Independence.)

http://ghostgrey.gaetanmarie.com/articles/2008/crouze/F-8E_FN.jpg


http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/f-8e-fn-DNSC8705736_JPG.jpg


http://www.netmarine.net/aero/aeronefs/crusader/photo.jpg

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/6/1/7/0706716.jpg


Hoping that after the (E)-FN, an RF might make it ... :) ....

http://www.mcara.us/images/RF-8G_featured.jpg

http://airandspace.si.edu/images/collections/media/full/A19870074000cp08.jpg


OK ... better run, before I get kicked out of this thread ...:running::running: ... :icon_lol:

DL

[Dumonceau]

WOW!! I love that low viz paint!! But no guns??

back on topic: that model is looking incredible!!

[Dimus]

WOW!! I love that low viz paint!! But no guns??

back on topic: that model is looking incredible!!

That is an RF bird, no guns.

I thing the only RF jet with guns was the RF-84.

But yes, back on topic. That model looks great! Another classic in the making!

[Navy Chief]

A ancedote about working on Crusaders. My first duty station was at Patuxent River in the early 70s, one Crusader was assigned to the unit (North Site Maintenance). The Egress system on the Crusader was a real challenge, mainly because of the way it was bolted to the rails in the cockpit. The Martin-Baker seat had two trunion bolts. The top one was easy enough to access for removal; but the lower one was a different story altogether. The bulkhead was so close to the bolt head, that a modified, shaved-down socket was the ONLY way to remove it. Believe me when I tell you it was not easy to remove that bolt. You had to use a drift punch, and pound it out. There wasn't much room to swing a hammer, either! My supervisor was always in a bad mood when the 210 Day inspection came due on the Crusader.......NC

[delta_lima]

WOW!! I love that low viz paint!! But no guns??

back on topic: that model is looking incredible!!


Indeed, as has been pointed out - that's the RF-8G, which along with the RF-8A, were the two photo-recce versions of the Crusader.

Here's another shot of that low-vis scheme - taken right before the decomissioning of VFP-206 ....

http://www.avialantic.com/photogal/images/outof/f8pilots.jpg

Though generally not a fan of the low-vis schemes, there are certain aircraft that sported it well, and the Crusader (in my view) is one of them. But then, I'm biased ...

Back to the E(FN) version currently being modelled, here's a few more pics of it in its French environment. Love this shot - you really see how much that front gear gets compressed on arrested landings - the mains are actually off the ground! ... I love the intense balance of kinetic forces in this photo ...

http://www.cloudnet.com/~djohnson/f8fntrap.jpg

Another high vis ....

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5283/5334545770_57a5b26c94.jpg

A final shot ... nice view of the flightline of some Flotille 12F Crusaders at Landivisiau ...

http://perso.wanadoo.fr/aeromil-yf/alignement%20F8%202.JPG



cheers,

DL

[sparouty]

Hi,
It's a long time since I posted some news of RFN Crusader.
Today I compiled in FSX the result of weeks of modeling and painting : main parts of consoles and cabin sides are now done !
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Next step : coding all these switch and buttons I've modeled...Still a long way to go...:banghead:

Regards and merry Christmas to all!
Sylvain

[delta_lima]

Tres, tres bon nouvelles!

Joyeux Noël, mon amis!

DL

[StormILM]

Sylvain, that is incredible work and great news! Looking forward to this very much!

Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année à vous et à l'équipe de RFN!

[FentiFlier1]

My most anticipated freeware release for next year! :friendly_wink:

Bonnes fêtes!

[dhazelgrove]

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Says it all, really?
Now, where can I get a good FSX Landivisiau?

Dave

[SiR_RiPPER]

Beautiful work by the RFN team. Eagerly waiting for this F-8!

[Navy Chief]

1801

Says it all, really?
Now, where can I get a good FSX Landivisiau?

Dave

YES! Navy Chief

GO NAVAIR!

[ce_zeta]

Fantastic News, Sylvain!!!

Merry Christmas!:santahat:

[DagR]

Superb work Sylvain :-)


Best regards
Dag

[sparouty]

Hi,
The RFN team whishes you and your family an happy new year!!
A quick screenshot to show you the Crusader cockpit as it is at the very start of year, whishing that 2014 will be the year of the Gunfighter!
:jump:
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Regards,
Sylvain

[sparouty]

Hi,
Just to give some fresh news from the F-8E project.
I spent a lot of time on the Radar and Gunsight C++ code so exterior and interior models didn't progress as much as I wanted to...

We're working on a "Interception" feature to simulate the radio controller help so I coded also a second kind of radar scope, then after I will add all the messages management...

Here is the 2 scopes... Note that the F-8E radar scope was designed in the 60ies so it requires some times to understand how it works...
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Regards,
Sylvain

[henrystreet]

+1 Sylvain. The cockpit is looking good. Good you are focusing on the "office"!

[dhazelgrove]

Need at good FSX LFRJ Landivisiau?

Take a look at the offering by Skydesigners here (http://secure.simmarket.com/skydesigners-landivisiau-navy-air-base_lfrj.phtml).

Dave

[delta_lima]

Great news, Sylvain!

I noticed in your screenshot that the attitude indicator is the American version, not the French ... comme cas ....

http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/awa01/501-600/awa597-Crusader-Banon/08.jpg

... so does that mean you're working on an American version too?

And at the risk of being obnoxious (sorry in advance!!) is there any chance of an RF-8 model, even with an E shared VC?

thanks!

dl

[sparouty]

Great news, Sylvain!

I noticed in your screenshot that the attitude indicator is the American version, not the French ... comme cas ....

(...)

... so does that mean you're working on an American version too?

And at the risk of being obnoxious (sorry in advance!!) is there any chance of an RF-8 model, even with an E shared VC?

thanks!

dl
Hi Delta_lima,
I'm still working only on the F-8E(fn) version. This is a version used by the French Navy from the 60ies to the 80ies but not the last version you shown on your photo (F-8P) used from the end of the 80ies to end of the 90ies . The version I'm working on is not so different from the US one, so the step should not be too high to deliver a US version after having done the first one.

Regarding the RF-8 version, it is still on my to-do-list (I love recco planes), but I work very slowly...

Regards,
Sylvain

[hae5904]

Thanks for the update Sylvain!

Cheers,
Hank

[StormILM]

Sylvain, thanks for the update! Looking good!

[TARPSBird]

...Regarding the RF-8 version, it is still on my to-do-list (I love recco planes), but I work very slowly...
Take your time, I can be very patient knowing the photo bird will be of the same quality as the "gunfighter" version. :encouragement: Let me know if you need any reference material for details. I did two tours with VFP-63 at NAS (now MCAS) Miramar in San Diego, pretty sure I can get whatever info you would need.

[delta_lima]

Thanks Sylvain,

Great idea to use the older, US-style panel.

Looking forward to this, for sure!

dl

[sparouty]

Hi all!
A quick vidéo to show you how the F-8E radar looks like in FSX.
You'll see the "Controler " scope (2D gauge at the top left) which is used to help for interception, and also the different modes of the F-8E radar scope : searching mode (at the very begining), then by clicking on "T" botton, we enter into Acquisition mode, and last when the target is locked, the Tracking mode with its specific symbology.
At the end, the target is too close, so the breaking away cross is showing up...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ga_v86XzxQA
EDIT: I put a better video on line

Regards,
Sylvain

[ejoiner]

I am really looking forward to this RFN F-8!

[delta_lima]

... Since it came up in a different thread.

'hope it's still progressing - and for those of us who can read French, voici le thread du progrès...

http://www.pilote-virtuel.com/viewtopic.php?id=53209&p=1

Looking tres jolie, mes amis!

dl

[Stefano Zibell]

Sorry to be the pestering one, but how's progress? This is probably my most awaited aircraft for FSX right now...

[StormILM]

I was wondering the same thing. I know they have been busy with many things and if I'm correct, they diverted time/resources on a couple of other things including the Alize. Based on the Etendard and Alize, I am confident that the end product of the F-8 is going to be a true winner and favorite in FS models. Now it's just a matter of having patience and hoping for a wonderful surprise (as we got with the Alize!).

[menef]

I'm hoping to see very soon this elegant-big-powerfull naval plane.
FSX really need this important navy fighter. :encouragement:

[sparouty]

Hi,
Thank you! I really appreciate such message : the 'sader is truly expected!!
Regarding my work, unfortunately I didn't have time to work on FSX . The 2 or 3 things I did these months were not really time consuming and the F-8 project still need important workload to be reach a beta stage.
The exterior model is one of my main painful point as it still need a lot of work : not huge pb but many part to be adjusted, mapped and painted...Very very time consuming to me...

So the good news is that the project is still alive, but the bad one is that it depends a lot to my real life free time...

Regards,
Sylvain

[menef]

Hi Sylvain! The most important thing is that this PROJECT is not died :very_drunk:

[Stefano Zibell]

Good news indeed, she's still on the way! If you feel confortable with it, there are many talented developers here that i'm sure could help you. Of course that's entirely up to you, your project after all.

Regards.

[menef]

Let's keep alive this thread !!!

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=27958&stc=1

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=27959&stc=1

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=27960&stc=1

[sparouty]

Hi!
It has been a very long time since I gaive some news on the RFN's Crusader project!
The main reason was that I had no news to share, as 2015 was a really bad year for my FS projects...
But 2016 is a different year and it seems a better year!

Since few weeks now Bernard Juniot (who did the beautiful Alize) joined the 'Sader team and took in charge the external model : he gave a huge boost to the team and the project.
I let you make your own opinion with these 2 screen shots from FSX

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=37101&stc=1
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=37102&stc=1

regards,
Sylvain

[PhantomP]

Beautiful work so far Sylvain,and team Sader.:very_drunk:

[henrystreet]

Woot! Looking forward to this one. Thanks so much, Sylvain.

[StormILM]

Hi!
It has been a very long time since I gaive some news on the RFN's Crusader project!
The main reason was that I had no news to share, as 2015 was a really bad year for my FS projects...
But 2016 is a different year and it seems a better year!

Since few weeks now Bernard Juniot (who did the beautiful Alize) joined the 'Sader team and took in charge the external model : he gave a huge boost to the team and the project.
I let you make your own opinion with these 2 screen shots from FSX

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=37101&stc=1
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=37102&stc=1

regards,
Sylvain

Sylvain, I had been wondering about this project very much lately and of course, I have been following it since day one. I am very glad to see the project is moving forward once again and the new external shots look great! I'm still very much looking forward to eventually flying this model.

[Stefano Zibell]

Great news, she's looking good!

[SiR_RiPPER]

Yes! :ernaehrung004:

I was hoping you guys would be able to keep it going!

[Flyboy208]

Wow! And I was just visiting the RFN site the other day for any updates. Merci ! Mike :applause:

[scotth6]

Nice job on all of the modelling. This will be an awesome addition to the FSX skies.

Cheers,

[gribouil]

Hi!
It has been a very long time since I gaive some news on the RFN's Crusader project!
The main reason was that I had no news to share, as 2015 was a really bad year for my FS projects...
But 2016 is a different year and it seems a better year!

Since few weeks now Bernard Juniot (who did the beautiful Alize) joined the 'Sader team and took in charge the external model : he gave a huge boost to the team and the project.
I let you make your own opinion with these 2 screen shots from FSX

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=37101&stc=1
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=37102&stc=1

regards,
Sylvain

Hello Sylvain,
very happy to see that this project is still going on!!!
Merci beaucoup,

Stéph.

[menef]

simply G R E A T !!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you and have a good job

[TARPSBird]

Absolutely beautiful. :encouragement:

[sparouty]

Thank you !
One more pic! (I love this plane!)

http://royalefrenchnavy_3.perso.sfr.fr/Test/Crusader_RFN_WIP14_l.jpg

[Stefano Zibell]

:applause::applause::applause::applause:

[StormILM]

Sylvain, how's the VC looking now? Is it progressed enough to a point where you can show a screen of it? I do remember the very early screens of the VC. Even at that early point, it looked great.

[ejoiner]

When and where will this fabulous F-8 be available?

[gribouil]

When and where will this fabulous F-8 be available?

Hi Eric,
I can't tell you when but to me it should be available here: http://royalefrenchnavy.perso.sfr.fr/
If you like navy aircraft you should really have a look at it... :wavey:

[sparouty]

Sylvain, how's the VC looking now? Is it progressed enough to a point where you can show a screen of it? I do remember the very early screens of the VC. Even at that early point, it looked great.

Hi StrormILM!
The VC didn't progress so much... I will post some screenshots to show how it renders now.

Here is a quick screen shot of our last test: the "texture mapping" test with US navy high-colored liveries!
As this VF-84 paint scheme has some interesting difficult part even if it was for a F-8C, that's why we choose it.
The result is may be a little weird as some French markings remain, but the test is validated!!:wiggle:
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=37415&stc=1

Regards,
Sylvain

[Cees Donker]

Sylvain, your work is very much appreciated!

:applause::applause::applause:

Cees

[delta_lima]

Tres bon, Sylvain!

I have been away from FS for a few months and somehow missed this update. This is truly exceptional news.

Is there any chance you might include (even if just the model) an RF-8A or G? Even if it shared the E VC, that'd be awesome. No RF Crusaders (properly modelled, as opposed to the "painted" 2005 Alphasim model) since the FS2002 models - you'd be a saint here in this community if you did! :very_drunk:

Best regards,

dl

[Stefano Zibell]

He's already a saint for making a proper F-8 for free. :encouragement:

[flaviossa]

Amazing work! Congratulations Sylvain :encouragement:

[Sundog]

Tres bon, Sylvain!

I have been away from FS for a few months and somehow missed this update. This is truly exceptional news.

Is there any chance you might include (even if just the model) an RF-8A or G? Even if it shared the E VC, that'd be awesome. No RF Crusaders (properly modelled, as opposed to the "painted" 2005 Alphasim model) since the FS2002 models - you'd be a saint here in this community if you did! :very_drunk:

Best regards,

dl

I completely agree with you. The RF-8 is my favorite of the series. Although, I will still jump for joy if the fighter Crusader is all they release. ;)

[ColoKent]

Ditto what Sundog says-- any US variant F-8 is awesome....and an RF-8A or G would be "insanely great"!!!!

Kent

[TARPSBird]

When Sylvain first posted here that he was building the F-8E I mentioned that it would be nice to have a companion photo bird to go with it. Preferably a RF-8G since I served in VFP-63 at Miramar for seven years (two tours). If he decides to do it I can supply lots of reference material, but for now I'll just be happy to have a FSX-native gunfighter. :encouragement:

[iflyfsx214]

Any chance of the f-8 being tacpac enabled?

[Stickshaker]

Any chance of the f-8 being tacpac enabled?

Yes please! The advantage of the Sidewinders of the day is that I can always blame the missiles if I miss.

[sparouty]

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73827&stc=1

[ZsoltB]

:applause::ernaehrung004:

[MrZippy]

That looks just like one of the F-8 aircraft that was on my WestPac cruise 1970 on board the Hancock! :applause:

[Cees Donker]

There is nothing yet, is there? I checked the site....


Cees

[delta_lima]

Oh, heck yes!!!

Talk about a project long in the making. But boy, will this be worth it.

Sylvain, I see the F-8E modelled here. I think it's safe to assume (je peunse!) :biggrin-new: that you'll do an F-8E (FN) given the contributors and the focus of RFN, yes?

Any other models you have in mind?

Again, thanks so much for this fantastic update.

dl

ps - If you need any reference material, I kept everything most of my notes and materials that I used to help with the Alphasim project - just say the word, and I'll help in any way I can.

[ColoKent]

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73828&stc=1

[sparouty]

Hi,
With such project since the release is not done everything can change... (lol)
But yes the versions we're working on are focused on the French Crusader, F-8E(FN), which is in between F-8E and F-8J (to my own opinion closest to J one).
With the team we're finalizing a French F-8E(FN) and a US F-8J with a unique virtual cockpit for both, which will be a mix of different French layouts (configurations before the last F-8P upgrade).
The reason is because we would like to release quickly a first package, even if it isn't fully accurate, and to model different VC for US F-8E and F-8J in a 2nd step, taking into account also simers' feedback.

Regarding previous versions (A, B, D), it is fully open as I don't know how much these versions are different from the US F-8E from performances and cockpit layout point of view...
Regards,
Sylvain

[delta_lima]

Hi,
With such project since the release is not done everything can change... (lol)
But yes the versions we're working on are focused on the French Crusader, F-8E(FN), which is in between F-8E and F-8J (to my own opinion closest to J one).
With the team we're finalizing a French F-8E(FN) and a US F-8J with a unique virtual cockpit for both, which will be a mix of different French layouts (configurations before the last F-8P upgrade).
The reason is because we would like to release quickly a first package, even if it isn't fully accurate, and to model different VC for US F-8E and F-8J in a 2nd step, taking into account also simers' feedback.

Regarding previous versions (A, B, D), it is fully open as I don't know how much these versions are different from the US F-8E from performances and cockpit layout point of view...
Regards,
Sylvain

Thanks Sylvain,

That's a great and understandable approach. The reality, is even apart from the (FN) cockpit, the American cockpits are noticeably different, particularly around the Mk 11 Mod 7 gunsight versus the AN/APQ-94 scope.

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Performance-wise, they were a bit different, the D being the fastest of the fighter versions due to the cleaner, hump-less (over the wing) design than the E's AGM-12 Bullpup electronics, and the absence of the IRST ball. Of the fighters, arguably the prettiest of the family, but not quite as well known as the E and E-FN. At least the J doesn't have the ugly IRST ball ... lol, plus it's BLC allowed noticeably lower landing speeds than all the predecessor models.

The RF-8G model would be lovely. Dean's was ok in most respects, but the way the hump was modelled was a real disappointment. He had constraints from the old fighter AS model, so it was understandable to a point. So even if it shared a VC with the E or J, that model would create a huge buzz.

Anyway - it's great to see some Cru models of whatever variety emerge. Hoping these also work in P3DV4.5 - any comment on that issue?

Merci bien, mon amis!

dl

[sparouty]

Hi DL,
Thanks for sharing!
You'll find a screenshot of the current VC which is a mix of standard F-8 instruments, French specific one (like armement panel) and late layout choice (like late VHF com panel), but I hope that, if it's not really accurate, it will do the job with a nice "Crusader's feeling"! I have some NATOPS manuals but it's not easy to check deferencies between all the version's layout, so if you have som material that explain that, I'm really interested!
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73832&stc=1

The BLC feature is important because it higly impacts flight performance modelization and also C++ dll coding: it's the reason why we choose firstly the "J" version instead the "E" one.
Regarding RF-8G, yes it's open, and I can discuss with Dean how we can adress external mdl and VC one (I don't know which one would be the more complex to modify for a RF-8G version).
Last, the model is fully compatible with FSX and P3D v4.5 (mdl and dll), but I didn't work on PBR so textures are, so far, limited to ambiant, specular and bump maps.
Regards,
S.

[delta_lima]

Looks fabulous, Sylvain!

Yes, I recognize a few "petit chose francais" in there .... :biggrin-new: Well, even if that's where you left it, it's already amazing.

I believe I have some diagrams for the various panels. If you are starting with a J VC, let me focus on that and send you what I can on that one.

To be clear, and in all fairness. Dean did a great job on most of the model. I believe in his desire to be responsive to some very strong input he got from one member to address a change from the fighter model, but constrained with what couldn't be easily remodelled, the attempt to add in the hump aft of the cockpit was an unfortunate one. That RF- hump extended up and onto the movable wing section, but he tried to model the whole hump with both slopes fully forward of the wing. The result was a way too pronounced camel hump that would, in my view, have best been left untouched, as that slight inaccuracy would have been far more unobtrusive than what became the final product. But he did a decent job on the ventral parts, squaring off the fuselage where it needed, etc. To a discerning eye, the RF is it's own distinct "beast", and the differences are quite significant. Again, I know he put in a lot of time, and it was a labour of love, and some I appreciate that.

I'll post more when I go through my materials at home tonight.

Best,

dl

[PhantomP]

Looking foward to flying it thanks Sylvain.

[gribouil]

YYYYEEESSSS!!!
(still) can't wait for this beauty... :ernaehrung004:
Cheers,

Stéph.

[Sundog]

That's a beautiful model. Thanks for the previews and update. :encouragement:

[Cees Donker]

That's a stunning VC!

:jump:

Cees

[fallenphoenix1986]

Wow, was thinking about this project a few days ago wondering whatever became of it - very happy to see its still ongoing :encouragement:

[DC1973]

Beautiful work Silvain!! That looks awesome!! :DIt already feels like a lifetime ago I was working in the RF-8G! I still have hopes of finishing the real project properly, but it looks like RFN really do have the job done perfectly already. Keep up the excellent work!

[Priller]

Eager to get my mits on this beauty!!

Priller

[delta_lima]

Beautiful work Silvain!! That looks awesome!! :DIt already feels like a lifetime ago I was working in the RF-8G! I still have hopes of finishing the real project properly, but it looks like RFN really do have the job done perfectly already. Keep up the excellent work!


Don't worry, Dean - I still put flying time on your your RF model on a regular basis ... :applause:

[RS]

C´est un modèle de de très haute qualité - formidable!

Je me réjouis par avance à l'idée de mon premier vol dans la nouvelle Crusader...:jump:

Merci beaucoup en avance et meilleures salutations à tous les créateurs..

RS

[delta_lima]

Hi Sylvain and team.

I've pm'ed you - I've got some good quality J model cockpit pics to send you, as promised.

I hope these help.

Apologies to those this was an actual update ... :biggrin-new:

Best regards,

dl

[fsafranek]

Apologies to those this was an actual update ... :biggrin-new:

Daily builds.
:ernaehrung004:

[sparouty]

Hi,
Here is a quick footage done by Michel (who did trap on Clemenceau and Foch in a former life).
http://royalefrenchnavy.restauravia.fr/Test/Crusader_F-8E_RFN---P3D_TEST.mkv

APC system helps a lot to maintain the right trafectory, but it is not so easy when it's me who fly! (lol)
Look at the working mirrors !
Regards,
Sylvain

[gribouil]

Hi,
Here is a quick footage done by Michel (who did trap on Clemenceau and Foch in a former life).
http://royalefrenchnavy.restauravia.fr/Test/Crusader_F-8E_RFN---P3D_TEST.mkv

APC system helps a lot to maintain the right trafectory, but it is not so easy when it's me who fly! (lol)
Look at the working mirrors !
Regards,
Sylvain

Hello Sylvain,
many thanks for this video!!!
Excellent trap by an ex-Cruzeman... :ernaehrung004:
Cheers,

Stéph.