This 3.0 verion is a full, from scratch complete rebuild using current simpleplanes techniques. Its based off of a hybrid of sketches from the original macross, macross the anime, and models of the fanracer. It also has some of my own realistic touch when it comes to the side panels and landing gear operation. overall this should be a quantum leap compared to the previous 2.0 version as i've done my best to capture every detail using the new tricks available. its been a few montsh in the works so I hope it was well worth the wait.
Specifications
Spotlights
- Ownedpilot 1.5 years ago
- MrCOPTY 1.5 years ago
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 26.1ft (7.9m)
- Length 23.8ft (7.3m)
- Height 11.8ft (3.6m)
- Empty Weight 4,426lbs (2,007kg)
- Loaded Weight 4,810lbs (2,181kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 8.409
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.415
- Wing Loading 23.9lbs/ft2 (116.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 201.5ft2 (18.7m2)
- Drag Points 3508
Parts
- Number of Parts 469
- Control Surfaces 8
- Performance Cost 1,822
AND THIS BUILD WAS TECHNICAL AS IS WEHHHH
Overall, I’m very happy with how this build came out still, definitely outclasses the previous 2.0 version by a long shot. I think Going from the ground up was definitely worth it. I’ll probably do the same with the R103 Delphinus whenever I get around to it. I have some new cockpit ideas and it’s gonna very different then what I usually work with. It’s gonna be crazy technical.
It’s a quirk, simpleplanes has things setup so the rocket I’m using for the smoke effect must always explode. That’s why when the five seconds are up, the build is setup to automatically forcefully eject it using a detacher. That gets it safely away from the airplane. Until rockets get an explosion scale xml option, I can’t make a fully working fix for that quirk.
It doesn’t affect how the build flys but it’s a small thing to note until a update makes it plausible to fix
The rocket blows up after 5 seconds
great job! nice plane from Macross