Aww iz cute :3
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Actually reminds me a lot of my F-16 build since it appears to share some building techniques. Yours probably has fewer parts than mine though lel
@AerialFighterSnakes F :'(
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That scene is exactly the sort of thing the F-14A was plagued with; the TF-30s weren't able to handle the kind of maneuvering the Tomcat would be doing. Fly just wrong and the compressor blades would stall and the engine lost all power.
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THANKFULLY the later F-14A+/F-14B got the new GE F-110 and that problem went away.
There's a raging fire in the sky tonight!
Going higher and higher in my soul!
There's a raging fire in my heart tonight!
I wanna ride on the silver dove far into the night!
'Til I make you take me on your mighty wings?
Make you, take me, out on your mighty wings across the sky!
Take me on your mighty wings!
Take me on your mighty wings tonight!
@WNP78 I get ya. 'S all good; I think what I was expecting was that the images would stick on that view, but only when I was roughly looking straight at it (give or take a few degrees) it would reappear.
So for example I could have a top view, but only looking at the top of the build would reveal the image. The same would repeat for a side, front, etc. That way if I wanted to check the dimensions of the replica from multiple angles, I could. This is still extremely useful though.
@Kungfuevan The user Gestour used to have a mod that contained 3D models of an F-16 and F-22. I still have it, so I took the model and sized it to the real dimensions, then put it on top of my build and matched all the panels, wings, blocks, etc. as close as I could. The result is this; easily my most accurate build yet shape-wise.
Fulcrum is made of pure Stalinium, mixed with Kruschev Alloy. Engines built from pure Gorbachovium. Indestructable. Fire extinguisher unneeded Frrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrriend. Extra Vodka welcome.
On a serious note I'm surprised Russia liked the name 'Fulcrum.'
@CovenantSlayer The XML is mostly to make the missiles behave in a more realistic manner. I DID in fact use that trick, but I also modified the XML file for the missiles to connect all of the fuselage blocks and panels to the detatcher (I trick I used from mikoyanster's video on custom missiles.) I think that's what you're referring to?
MAYBE one day I'll do an F-22A. I'm not super comfy with the lines on that jet and don't consider myself quite that skilled yet. One day.
@ChiChiWerx I found a doc page from a couple SP mod makers that listed out all the various XML bits that one can use. I actually was fine using the stock missiles as they are but I found some custom missiles by another user and decided to try my hand at it finally.
One of the XML 'commands' you can use for missiles is function, which is what defines the missile types as A2A or A2A. I guess manually typing which you want overrides their original state.
Using the Infernos for the base of the sidewinders was for one reason only; I want to be able to use multiple missiles. I've mapped out in my head:
Guardians for Semi-Active homing
Inferno for IR guided/All Aspect
Interceptor for fire-and-forget, so no change there.
Rocket pods don't use the XML commands for missiles; the doc explicitly shows such. Link here:
@AceOfSpade I mean I'd love to do AC stuff. I've been messing around with a Morgan-esque thing. I'll have to think about the Nosferatu, but maybe the Wyvern will get a chance to shine.
@Shippy456 I use a Dell Laptop w/ Core i3 (other specs I don't remember and I'm too lazy to look them up lel). I certainly can download and use high part builds but my computer slows to a crawl and may even crash entirely. I just avoid big builds these days; if I had a decent desktop I'd have no issues at all with doing higher part counts.
@Shippy456 I usually forgo high-detail and just use the minimum of pieces to get an accurate general outline (oxymoronic, thinking about it). My computer also can't run high part count builds. I'm guessing around 300-400 parts is starting to push it, but I haven't tested that yet.
In general if I can get away with using a fairly large piece for a section of the build, I will. I'll also mess with the size of the ends and their corner types.
@OhMerde
I just do it by feel. I dump the nose down for maybe half a second (probably -30 degree or slightly less), then brake and yank back until it starts to slide. Not exactly how you really do it as far as I know, but that's worked fine for me.
@SodiumChloride
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It appears my Bf-109 has been blessed with chemistry lel :)
@0644701018 Maybe later :) I'll add it to the bucket list
@Shippy456 Hmm? How so?
Aww iz cute :3
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Actually reminds me a lot of my F-16 build since it appears to share some building techniques. Yours probably has fewer parts than mine though lel
@CRJ900Pilot Totally intentional ;)
@AerialFighterSnakes F :'(
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That scene is exactly the sort of thing the F-14A was plagued with; the TF-30s weren't able to handle the kind of maneuvering the Tomcat would be doing. Fly just wrong and the compressor blades would stall and the engine lost all power.
.
THANKFULLY the later F-14A+/F-14B got the new GE F-110 and that problem went away.
@AerialFighterSnakes
There's a raging fire in the sky tonight!
Going higher and higher in my soul!
There's a raging fire in my heart tonight!
I wanna ride on the silver dove far into the night!
'Til I make you take me on your mighty wings?
Make you, take me, out on your mighty wings across the sky!
Take me on your mighty wings!
Take me on your mighty wings tonight!
...I get 'cha. ;)
@ViciousTNT :)
@ViciousTNT Nah. There's a mod for that. Only works with earlier game builds
@WNP78 I get ya. 'S all good; I think what I was expecting was that the images would stick on that view, but only when I was roughly looking straight at it (give or take a few degrees) it would reappear.
So for example I could have a top view, but only looking at the top of the build would reveal the image. The same would repeat for a side, front, etc. That way if I wanted to check the dimensions of the replica from multiple angles, I could. This is still extremely useful though.
@Datboi1234 Yeah :/ Sorry about that.
I think the updated model linked in the description might be a little better.
Very nice. Better than my MiG-29 X) I like the ejection function.
I see you also used my MiG-29. :) Very cool; I'll mess around with this and see what I can do with it.
@MOPCKOEDNISHE Thank you :)
THIS is the mod I've wanted for so long!
@typeZERO If you watch the video on YouTube I think the song is in the description
t H e Y D o N ' T s U s p E c T A t H I n G
@SovietBias Nah, that's just the Advanced Targeting Mod. Helps make aiming the guns and bombs easier.
@SakuraSaku They took it down. Dunno when.
@Kungfuevan Maybe. It'll definitely challenge me with my skill level, but I'm open. The TVC will the most fun part. ;)
@Kungfuevan The user Gestour used to have a mod that contained 3D models of an F-16 and F-22. I still have it, so I took the model and sized it to the real dimensions, then put it on top of my build and matched all the panels, wings, blocks, etc. as close as I could. The result is this; easily my most accurate build yet shape-wise.
@belugasub What schooling you do? High school, college, etc.
I'm majoring in Mechanical Engineering right now.
@AerialFighterSnakes
Fulcrum is made of pure Stalinium, mixed with Kruschev Alloy. Engines built from pure Gorbachovium. Indestructable. Fire extinguisher unneeded Frrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrriend. Extra Vodka welcome.
On a serious note I'm surprised Russia liked the name 'Fulcrum.'
@ChiChiWerx Ouch :/
Kinda reminds of the Super Sabre I rebuilt recently. :) Been thinking of entering that contest, but I'm not sure what I wanna enter.
@AceOfSpade Sure, sure :)
@CovenantSlayer The XML is mostly to make the missiles behave in a more realistic manner. I DID in fact use that trick, but I also modified the XML file for the missiles to connect all of the fuselage blocks and panels to the detatcher (I trick I used from mikoyanster's video on custom missiles.) I think that's what you're referring to?
MAYBE one day I'll do an F-22A. I'm not super comfy with the lines on that jet and don't consider myself quite that skilled yet. One day.
@ChiChiWerx I found a doc page from a couple SP mod makers that listed out all the various XML bits that one can use. I actually was fine using the stock missiles as they are but I found some custom missiles by another user and decided to try my hand at it finally.
One of the XML 'commands' you can use for missiles is function, which is what defines the missile types as A2A or A2A. I guess manually typing which you want overrides their original state.
Using the Infernos for the base of the sidewinders was for one reason only; I want to be able to use multiple missiles. I've mapped out in my head:
Guardians for Semi-Active homing
Inferno for IR guided/All Aspect
Interceptor for fire-and-forget, so no change there.
Rocket pods don't use the XML commands for missiles; the doc explicitly shows such. Link here:
https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vTCfs-yqNlHkz26WuTzx8RQ2LV3JrX8EPB5czzAHrDDfEcvlsBYf7k2V5sm2q-sANGi9rx1omgeH8Qi/pub
@AceOfSpade I mean I'd love to do AC stuff. I've been messing around with a Morgan-esque thing. I'll have to think about the Nosferatu, but maybe the Wyvern will get a chance to shine.
@AerialFighterSnakes Naturally that's the fuel, K o m r a d e
@Shippy456 I use a Dell Laptop w/ Core i3 (other specs I don't remember and I'm too lazy to look them up lel). I certainly can download and use high part builds but my computer slows to a crawl and may even crash entirely. I just avoid big builds these days; if I had a decent desktop I'd have no issues at all with doing higher part counts.
@Shippy456 I usually forgo high-detail and just use the minimum of pieces to get an accurate general outline (oxymoronic, thinking about it). My computer also can't run high part count builds. I'm guessing around 300-400 parts is starting to push it, but I haven't tested that yet.
In general if I can get away with using a fairly large piece for a section of the build, I will. I'll also mess with the size of the ends and their corner types.
@Chancey21 Ah. Was justing to be artsy with the angles. Shouldn't be that poorly lit though.
@Chancey21
Not sure I get the question
@Aeromen
I wouldn't call it 'perfect,' but it's good enough. Thank you for the compliment anyways :)
Link to updated model added to description. Have a good day. :)
@BrendenDaPrince :3
@ChiChiWerx Yeah, I need to start doing that. I've got the F-14 waiting to be built and the -16 and -15 to rebuild. Maybe for those.
@USSR @ErvenDynamics @yoshicraze @WarHawk95 @IGNikolaev @MethaManAircaft @TheFantasticTyphoon @Syabil @Kungfuevan @QingyuZhou @PositivePlanes @ThePilotDude @ChiyomiAnzai @Shippy456 @danman12 @Thecatbaron @Warhammer55 @Ebf123 @A3 @nuclearvodka
Thank you for the upvotes. I'm glad my builds, despite their simplicity, have some quality that people are enjoying.
Have a smiley face :)
@Shippy456 Aww, thank you.
@OhMerde
I just do it by feel. I dump the nose down for maybe half a second (probably -30 degree or slightly less), then brake and yank back until it starts to slide. Not exactly how you really do it as far as I know, but that's worked fine for me.
@klm747klm747
Thank you, lel
Wow...I cannot believe this build blew up so much. :l
Thank you all that downloaded, up-voted, and even spotlighted this.
@TheoptimisticsEHD
Thank you
@CCCP Why yes...yes I am.
@AircraftoftheRedStar @CRJ900Pilot
Thank you
I have the Fine Tuner mod activated for me. Is that allowed, or does it go under mods I can't use?
@Davisplanez :) thanks
@ChiChiWerx He did better than I did x)
The one that started it all.