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Wing glove vanes…they would extend automatically at certain flight regimes for stability. But like ZerowithslashedO mentioned, they were never on D-model Cats. They were only on As., and deleted/disabled, and weren’t present at all on the D.
Wow, this is incredible. The Mudhen is one of my favorites, alongside the F-14, so to see it and the Tomcat both created by you is a dream come true! Fantastic build.
Here’s hoping for an F-14D with the IRST and TCS under the nose, and LANTIRN.
Yes, looks like it only happens after cat shots. Taking off from land it doesn’t happen. I’ll use it from land in the meantime, nut overall, what a beauty. Love the cockpit, and the loadout. Never thought I’d see working Mk-82s with Snakeye fins in SP. well done! @EdamCheese6
Thanks! So many builds don’t have instructions I’m not in the habit of checking anymore. Startup is cleared up, just need to figure out if I’m doing something that’s causing it to pitch up in flight. @Jacklepyansky
I’m having trouble keeping it level. The elevons want to stay in a full pitch-up position, making it all but impossible to keep it in level flight. Is there a control switch I’m missing? And is there a full startup procedure? I was able to get both engines running by making semi-educated guesses on the switches. Beautiful build otherwise.
@FeatherWing that’s how the F-111B looked. Test aircraft for the TFX Project in the 1960s, it was a navalized version intended to be used as a fleet defender, slinging AIM-54s at Soviet bombers and cruise missiles. The short nose was supposed to improve visibility when coming back to the boat. Unfortunately it was way too heavy and ungainly for the job; while the Air Force version went on to be a successful interdictor aircraft, the navy gave up on it.
In the aftermath though, Grumman stepped up and developed a plane that could do the job and then some…the F-14.
A second vote for radar! What would be really cool is to have radar antennas that could be incorporated into builds, with different types and vintages with different attributes and weights to account for while creating a new plane.
This is one of the most incredible builds in SP! The attention to detail is insane; I love the moving map display for the B/N! I can only begin to imagine what you’d do for another plane...like maybe an F-14A, B, or D painted for VF-84 or 103 Jolly Rogers? :)
And thinking out loud, would it be possible to modify this build with a working bomb bay, for anyone wanting to replicate a Cold War Thud with a tactical nuke in the belly? Neat thing about the 105 is that the bay doors retracted into the fuselage, to reduce drag...but would make for a challenge in SP. By the time they went to SEA, the bomb bays carried an extra fuel tank, and the doors were strapped shut.
I definitely noticed the handling characteristics, which is a nice change of pace from the unrealistic behavior of so many other builds. I also tried to put her into a spin; got up to about 30k in full burner, about 70 degree climb angle. Hit autopilot, and there she went! Tumbled around for a bit, but retarded the throttle, and recovered around 9k. Bit of trivia: one of the Mercury 7 astronauts, Deke Slayton, did spin testing for the F-105. And I gotta say it again, this is one heck of a build. Probably one of the best here, and of my favorite Vietnam era plane. @ChiChiWerx
And to be technical, those are Sniper XR pods; the LANTIRN system is obsolete, and most US F-15Es and export variants, and B-1B Lancers, use Sniper instead. One giveaway is the shape of the targeting pod on the port intake...its front turret is chisel shaped, instead of the round turret ball of the original LANTIRN. Either way, fantastic build!
And this is a gorgeous build! I've been fortunate to see the real NB-52 that launched the X-15s, nicknamed "Balls 8" because of its serial number. :) It's on display at Edwards AFB here in California.
@KDS the X-15 wasn't a drone, it was an experimental rocket-powered manned aircraft. It paved the way for a lot of new technology used in space flight, including the Space Shuttle program.
@TempestAviation No worries, I'm sure he wasn't being rude. To be honest I'd like to contribute, but I'm still in the learning stages of building. Hopefully one of these days, once I've mastered the art and create something that looks and flies good.
@TheTMac The bulges are CFTs...Conformal Fuel Tanks. Low-drag alternative to underwing or centerline drop tanks. They give about 40% more fuel capacity, can take 9g, and don't take up weapon stations. Same idea as the ones the F-15E carries on its fuselage sides.
Long-time player, first time poster here; seeing this YF-23 prompted me to make an account. SR, I must say you have some of the finest builds! Just when I think I've seen it all, you manage to top your previous builds. The YF-23 is outstanding! Keep it up, and like another poster mentioned, we'd love to see you tackle something Vietnam-era. Imagine an F-105 by SR!
@FujiwaraAutoShop I’ve seen another A-model Cat with the vanes. Can’t remember which designer though.
@FujiwaraAutoShop
Wing glove vanes…they would extend automatically at certain flight regimes for stability. But like ZerowithslashedO mentioned, they were never on D-model Cats. They were only on As., and deleted/disabled, and weren’t present at all on the D.
Beautiful Vigge!
+1Wow, this is incredible. The Mudhen is one of my favorites, alongside the F-14, so to see it and the Tomcat both created by you is a dream come true! Fantastic build.
Here’s hoping for an F-14D with the IRST and TCS under the nose, and LANTIRN.
Yes, looks like it only happens after cat shots. Taking off from land it doesn’t happen. I’ll use it from land in the meantime, nut overall, what a beauty. Love the cockpit, and the loadout. Never thought I’d see working Mk-82s with Snakeye fins in SP. well done! @EdamCheese6
+1Thanks! So many builds don’t have instructions I’m not in the habit of checking anymore. Startup is cleared up, just need to figure out if I’m doing something that’s causing it to pitch up in flight. @Jacklepyansky
+1I’m having trouble keeping it level. The elevons want to stay in a full pitch-up position, making it all but impossible to keep it in level flight. Is there a control switch I’m missing? And is there a full startup procedure? I was able to get both engines running by making semi-educated guesses on the switches. Beautiful build otherwise.
+2Need to make the knob on the end of the throttle handle removable for Grogu to play with. :)
+2@FeatherWing that’s how the F-111B looked. Test aircraft for the TFX Project in the 1960s, it was a navalized version intended to be used as a fleet defender, slinging AIM-54s at Soviet bombers and cruise missiles. The short nose was supposed to improve visibility when coming back to the boat. Unfortunately it was way too heavy and ungainly for the job; while the Air Force version went on to be a successful interdictor aircraft, the navy gave up on it.
In the aftermath though, Grumman stepped up and developed a plane that could do the job and then some…the F-14.
+1And could this be adapted into a machmeter?
A second vote for radar! What would be really cool is to have radar antennas that could be incorporated into builds, with different types and vintages with different attributes and weights to account for while creating a new plane.
+6Simply stunning...one of the best builds on the entire site.
This is one of the most incredible builds in SP! The attention to detail is insane; I love the moving map display for the B/N! I can only begin to imagine what you’d do for another plane...like maybe an F-14A, B, or D painted for VF-84 or 103 Jolly Rogers? :)
And thinking out loud, would it be possible to modify this build with a working bomb bay, for anyone wanting to replicate a Cold War Thud with a tactical nuke in the belly? Neat thing about the 105 is that the bay doors retracted into the fuselage, to reduce drag...but would make for a challenge in SP. By the time they went to SEA, the bomb bays carried an extra fuel tank, and the doors were strapped shut.
+1I definitely noticed the handling characteristics, which is a nice change of pace from the unrealistic behavior of so many other builds. I also tried to put her into a spin; got up to about 30k in full burner, about 70 degree climb angle. Hit autopilot, and there she went! Tumbled around for a bit, but retarded the throttle, and recovered around 9k. Bit of trivia: one of the Mercury 7 astronauts, Deke Slayton, did spin testing for the F-105. And I gotta say it again, this is one heck of a build. Probably one of the best here, and of my favorite Vietnam era plane. @ChiChiWerx
+1Absolutely stunning!
Incredible! Super creative, detailed, and functional. The spotter with the machine gun and binoculars is a neat touch!
Holy smokes this is amazing! Incredible rebuild, and they definitely did their homework on the ‘cat!
+1Wow, what a beauty! Best F-15C I’ve seen yet, great work. Any chance you’d consider creating an F-15E?
@phanps @Johndfg Here’s a photo that really shows the placement of the LANTIRN pods under the intakes:
http://www.fast-air.co.uk/f-15e-strike-eagle-training-load-out/
And to be technical, those are Sniper XR pods; the LANTIRN system is obsolete, and most US F-15Es and export variants, and B-1B Lancers, use Sniper instead. One giveaway is the shape of the targeting pod on the port intake...its front turret is chisel shaped, instead of the round turret ball of the original LANTIRN. Either way, fantastic build!
Flight of the Intruder! And nice job on the “Iron Drumstick!”
+1Very nice leatherneck Phantom!
@KDS for what it's worth, B-52s did launch drones...some were equipped to launch D-21 recon drones.
And this is a gorgeous build! I've been fortunate to see the real NB-52 that launched the X-15s, nicknamed "Balls 8" because of its serial number. :) It's on display at Edwards AFB here in California.
@KDS the X-15 wasn't a drone, it was an experimental rocket-powered manned aircraft. It paved the way for a lot of new technology used in space flight, including the Space Shuttle program.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/NorthAmericanX-15
This is too cool...great build from my favorite anime!
...see ya, space cowboy
Armed with bombs on the centerline would be cool, but even leaving it empty would be fine, too.
@mikoyanster
I'd love to see an F-105 too! A Vietnam D-model! @mikoyanster
Wow!
@Cjredwards Oh wow, awesome! You rock!
@JackTheBestBoss open the mid-air refueling door on the aircraft spine.
"Top of the line in utility sports, unexplained fires are a matter for the courts!"
@TempestAviation No worries, I'm sure he wasn't being rude. To be honest I'd like to contribute, but I'm still in the learning stages of building. Hopefully one of these days, once I've mastered the art and create something that looks and flies good.
@DeezDucks No problem! Keep up the great work!
@TheTMac I'm just an aviation enthusiast who likes the nuts and bolts of the real thing. :) Here's a Wikipedia article on CFTs:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conformalfueltank
And a defense blog discussing CFTs used by F-16s, and specifically, why USAF Vipers don't use them:
http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/why-dont-new-u-s-air-force-f-16s-use-these-futuristic-1712746714
Another awesome build! Looks and flies great!
@TheTMac The bulges are CFTs...Conformal Fuel Tanks. Low-drag alternative to underwing or centerline drop tanks. They give about 40% more fuel capacity, can take 9g, and don't take up weapon stations. Same idea as the ones the F-15E carries on its fuselage sides.
Cool build! Shame this never got past the mockup stage in real life, it was an awesome looking plane.
+1! @iDrakeZz
Long-time player, first time poster here; seeing this YF-23 prompted me to make an account. SR, I must say you have some of the finest builds! Just when I think I've seen it all, you manage to top your previous builds. The YF-23 is outstanding! Keep it up, and like another poster mentioned, we'd love to see you tackle something Vietnam-era. Imagine an F-105 by SR!