What a build! I occasionally received AEW Control from one of these operating with the 552nd out of Keflavik during Bear intercepts in the mid to late 70s. One real upvote and at least 10 virtual deserved ones.
Sorry to hear of your work woes, trust me you have my full sympathy - been there, done that. I have four earstwhile rug-rats, and I know the score. If you ever want a holiday in Italy, give me a call. Toodle-pip!@GhostHTX
From an ex-Lightning jock, very well done! A few non realistic issues, but I love the handling and the 74 Sqn markings. Looking forward to more of your builds.
@F104Deathtrap I just checked out some of your builds. Seeing as you are capable of making jet nozzles, you must have some ideas on how to make full movable surfaces! Cough up your secrets, old chap!
@F104Deathtrap Thanks for the comment, but if A/C don't have elevators, how do they change pitch? If you're referring to the difference between fully movable horizontal tail surfaces as opposed to integrated hinged elevator surfaces, then you're correct, but they're still "elevators" in the aerodynamic sense. As regards SP builds, I don't know how to make fully movable tail surfaces, so I just made them pretty!
@GhostHTX I do appreciate your sexual aberration towards my creation, old bean, and understand it perfectly. I really don't understand the missile problem - but then again I don't understand much of anything, really. Strange that the problem only manifests itself with the mirrored pieces. As regards the missile homing, I fired the Guardian and maintained lock, only to see it boogie off somewhere different. When I chose the missile cam, there it was, farting around in ever-decreasing circles, trying to disappear up its own chuff-pipe. The port side missiles without the realistic looking cladding homed and destroyed as it says on the tin. I decided to retire in good order, and renounce further tweaks. Let me know if you have some ideas on how to overcome similar future glitches, dear fellow. Oh, and thanks for the jolly old spotlight, unfortunately you'll have to stop building and wait about 15 years before I can return the favour.
@mikoyanster thanks bro, and thanks for the awesome challenge. Can you help with the reflected port side missiles falling apart? I'm not smart enough to figure out the problem.
@JohnnyBoythePilot I liked your comment, I just wanted to make a joke about how we Brits did everything to kick big holes in our aerospace industry, and never built anything after the Lightning. BTW this one isn't mine, it's RAF1's. He loves Lightnings too.
Their rep handed the reins over to BAC which then became BAE who
forgot how to make aircraft themselves and are happy that at least someone remembers British aerospace heritage,😜 @JohnnyBoythePilot
Anybody with a Ducati on their profile page has got to be a good egg! Deserving of a follow, old chap!
@RailfanEthan thanks bro
Fair play, old chap. With this you've officially entered the realm of complete nutters. Toodle-pip, and fly over the cuckoo's nest.
What a build! I occasionally received AEW Control from one of these operating with the 552nd out of Keflavik during Bear intercepts in the mid to late 70s. One real upvote and at least 10 virtual deserved ones.
@Chancey21 Right-o Boi!
@ThePrototype thanks bro. I thought it was the ideal platform for some work. Hope it's different enough so I don't offend anyone...
Sorry to hear of your work woes, trust me you have my full sympathy - been there, done that. I have four earstwhile rug-rats, and I know the score. If you ever want a holiday in Italy, give me a call. Toodle-pip!@GhostHTX
Oh yes, you little Fokker. What's with all these "quick ones" that beat the crap out of my (exceedingly) slow ones? Have a little upvote old bean.
Hmm, just thrown together quickly, old bean? I think I'll retire from SP now.
@Tang0five Thanks old bean, glad it was up your alley...erm, so to speak.
BTW, I shall be taking this apart to see what devilry resides within. Be warned.
@jamesPLANESii Hey, thanks for accepting it. It's a rush job because I've been away on business, but thanks for a great challenge
Thanks man! Appreciate it @Razor3278
That Freedom Fighter though... Good job @SangerAircraft
Well my F7 lost the dogfight to the eventual winner. Yay me!! Oh, and I'll get you next time @RussianAS !!!
Didn't do too bad in such prestigious company. Happy little builder over here!
@uminchu you're welcome!
From an ex-Lightning jock, very well done! A few non realistic issues, but I love the handling and the 74 Sqn markings. Looking forward to more of your builds.
Thanks man, awesome challenge and a great response.
@GhostHTX In the absence of vodka, apparently canopy de-icing fluid was the tipple of choice for Soviet aircrew at Forward Operating Bases.
Bloody hellski, Comrade! What next, I ask?
Well bugger my old boots! One of my favourite aircraft in a cool livery!
Lovely!
@KidKromosone thanks, let me know
@F104Deathtrap look forward to seeing it
@F104Deathtrap Thanks man! Appreciate you taking the time. Let me know if you have any success with your wing ideas.
@F104Deathtrap I just checked out some of your builds. Seeing as you are capable of making jet nozzles, you must have some ideas on how to make full movable surfaces! Cough up your secrets, old chap!
@F104Deathtrap Thanks for the comment, but if A/C don't have elevators, how do they change pitch? If you're referring to the difference between fully movable horizontal tail surfaces as opposed to integrated hinged elevator surfaces, then you're correct, but they're still "elevators" in the aerodynamic sense. As regards SP builds, I don't know how to make fully movable tail surfaces, so I just made them pretty!
@GhostHTX I do appreciate your sexual aberration towards my creation, old bean, and understand it perfectly. I really don't understand the missile problem - but then again I don't understand much of anything, really. Strange that the problem only manifests itself with the mirrored pieces. As regards the missile homing, I fired the Guardian and maintained lock, only to see it boogie off somewhere different. When I chose the missile cam, there it was, farting around in ever-decreasing circles, trying to disappear up its own chuff-pipe. The port side missiles without the realistic looking cladding homed and destroyed as it says on the tin. I decided to retire in good order, and renounce further tweaks. Let me know if you have some ideas on how to overcome similar future glitches, dear fellow. Oh, and thanks for the jolly old spotlight, unfortunately you'll have to stop building and wait about 15 years before I can return the favour.
@Tang0five Praise indeed, old chap. I thank you muchly. I'll have to have a dekko at your VG version, "serrated" or not.
Thanks Treadmill103
@mikoyanster thanks bro, and thanks for the awesome challenge. Can you help with the reflected port side missiles falling apart? I'm not smart enough to figure out the problem.
Thanks bro! @EternalDarkness
Unstructured grids... Haven't generated one of these in years.
Max kudos for the patience.
@JohnnyBoythePilot I liked your comment, I just wanted to make a joke about how we Brits did everything to kick big holes in our aerospace industry, and never built anything after the Lightning. BTW this one isn't mine, it's RAF1's. He loves Lightnings too.
Spiffing upgrade, old boy! I'll download it to pc later, but in the meantime have a jolly old upvote.
Their rep handed the reins over to BAC which then became BAE who
forgot how to make aircraft themselves and are happy that at least someone remembers British aerospace heritage,😜 @JohnnyBoythePilot
Absolute Coolness. I've got a Lightning type in the works for the challenge too. Great minds and all that...
A sad epitaph to the Supermarine legend. Nice build though, old chap.
@mikoyanster I'm in
Pretty little lady, my boy. Keep it up!
@Mustang51 just checked out the Fishpot. A beaut!
And a beautiful flier too. Congrats, old chap!!
Wow, you nailed it with this one. Great choice of aircraft!
@Mustang51 It's the armed Advanced Weapons Trainer I hinted at in the Athena backstory. We must work at the same rate!
Thanks for the Spotlight my phriendly phantom @GhostHTX
@Tang0five thanks old chap!
Interesting to say the least! I'll download it to pc later to test it thoroughly
@Mustang51 thanks man, she's one of my favourite planes too.
@Mustang51 Thanks, I'll try those suggestions