This is my first serios build. I would like some recommendations for the making of this plane. I am going for realism in this build, and looking at the plane itself, I noticed that it would be fairly easy to design if I put my mind to it. The plane doesn't really have any shapes that would be impossible to recreate in SimplePlanes, but the main problem is propulsion. I absolutely need a mod where I can edit the thrust output of the engines. I should also note that I am on an Android tablet. Well, I hope you guys can help!
@F104Deathtrap
Oh, well thanks :)
@ThatWeirdGuy The best thing about finetuner is its ability to nudge multiple parts at the same time. You can select dozens of parts and rotate or move all of them together like one gigantic piece, something that would take hours can be done in seconds.
For rotation, keep in mind that it centers the axis around the first piece you select and rotates everything around that part.
@CaesiciusPlanes
Finer tuner is one of the first mods that I got. I need to work with it more tbh.
@ThatWeirdGuy Yeah, lots of friendly people.
The 104 unfortunately crashed into many, many things. Mostly due to there weren't many pilots with supersonic experience, but also a few shortcomings of 1950s technology.
The Valk was a special plane, I'm glad she never saw service, but I'm also pleased the prototypes were built. I think we learned a great deal from her.
This is one of the best communities out there. Hands-down.
I just felt like I had to say that.
@F104Deathtrap
Thanks for the information man. I will take it in to account when building. I've already got it's specifications screenshoted. When I first saw this plane, I was extremely interested in it. I've done a bunch of research on this plane, so most of what you said was review.
Hehe
The F-104 was the plane that collided with the XB-70 A2
I kind of thought that was funny
@ThatWeirdGuy No problem! :D
Good luck on the Valkrie!
Yes, @FastDan suggestion to use Overload is your best bet. Not only is it an extremely powerful and easy-to-use mod, but everything you build will still be compatible. No need for people to download anything besides your plane.
As for the XB-70 itself, the key will be testing, testing, testing. I recommend you fly up to 70,000 feet with a fast plane (800mph or more if possible), pause the game and Save the location. That way you can repeatedly spawn your Valkyrie there to test cruising speed at high altitude. The plane should fly smoothly at mach 3.
The other main details to consider are the adjustable wingtips, massive landing gear, all-moving canards, and the ability to land safely.
I've found that the easiest way to balance planes is to use fuselage pieces that (via Overload) are modded to weigh 0.01x normal weight. That way, the plane is very light. Then add two or three very heavy fuselage pieces to determine where you want the center of mass.
Doing it this way allows you to balance the plane around the wings and landing gear instead of the other way around.
Never modify the weight of parts beside fuselage blocks. Moving parts like engines and rotators get buggy is you mess with their weight.
@FastDan Thanks man! I appreciate it!
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