This is amazing! The Tornado would’ve been my choice for a 50pt replica as well. It’s a shame only one entry is allowed. I tried my hand at a low part Tornadof or fun but already failed miserably. Instead I now took the liberty of modifying your build slightly for my own enjoyment and stuck two actual 27mm cannons in the nose. Now goes BRRRRRRT! Cuz let’s be real: who needs bombs anyway!! ;-)
You, sir, are truly a master of your craft. The way you keep pumping out great-looking and flying, yet simple and mobile friendly builds with ever-increasing quality, is just amazing!
@SimplyPlain Oh great! Sorry, that re-up kinda slipped by me for some reason. Thanks! So, congratulations: for now, you seem to have made the ‚definitive‘ Me-262 on the site! I just love this jet .. it was my first scale model kit that I built with my dad back when I was 7 years old or so.
@SimplyPlain Dude, what black magic did you employ on the cannons?! They work perfectly now. Just cut through that tanker plane like a knife through butter! Is there anything you changed in the XMLs? I tried your full-detail 262 with some of my cannons and some worked fine while others had the exact same issue as your MK108s. Please enlighten me ;-)
@SimplyPlain True that. Thanks for looking into it. I think I haven’t encountered this issue yet. I may try and put one of my semi-customized 30mm cannons that I have tested in A2A combat in there just to see what happens. Then maybe compare the XMLs of the two. I’ll let you know if I find anything.
@Oofsalot Of course it can. Set nozzles to 90 degrees down, throttle up to 100% and off you go! It’s just that controlling it during takeoff has gotten a lot more difficult … which is more realistic … just like the new model.
Can't express how happy I am that someone finally did this awesome plane justice! I've tried myself and failed miserably (then due to lack of experience, now lack of time) and I had always hoped for this to happen. Thank you!!
Cool job! Just a little historical background: the manufacturer was called ‚Focke Wulf‘ and parts of that company were later absorbed into EADS/Airbus.
‚Fokker‘ is another aircraft manufacturer, originally from Germany, now based in the Netherlands that‘s (sort of but not really) still in business today.
Hold on now! Your dad’s 150 does a 190kts at sea level?! That is one quick little Cessna! ;-) Just kidding! Very fun to fly and beautifully built indeed.
@Falkenwut Hey, thanks so much for your suggestions, there are some really helpful things in there. I should mention that this is, obviously, relatively old and I have made some progress since. I have managed to find ways building a working flap design (although I’m still
waaayyy too lazy for building ‚proper‘ custom wings. I simply don’t have a lot of spare time, but whenever I do, I keep tinkering on different designs. I guess I should be uploading some of them to provide a little update on my (small) progress. Anyway thanks again, I appreciate it!
Love your builds as well, especially the modular jet, obviously. Got my own iteration of that in the works as well! Cheers
This might be one of the top 5 replicas in SP currently. Not only is it a great choice because Kitfoxes are awesome, it's also done in a way that honors every detail of the real-life build. Flight characteristics are as close to the real thing as I can imagine without actually having flown it...which is supported by the fact that the real owner approves. ;)
I'm fairly new to building in SP so excuse the question: How do I launch the missiles once I mounted them on my plane? I grabbed and dragged them to the wing, including the pylon. But since the pylon is in fact anstructural fuselage block rather than an actual launch pylon, the missiles fires up but stays in place when I try to launch it. What can I do about that? Thx!
@RedRoosterII Well, the description basically says it all: "In the late 1990s, the S-3B's mission focus shifted to surface warfare and aerial refueling."
And that's all there is to it. Slap on some torpedoes or anti-ship missiles ... and presto: you've got your sub-killer! What I'd be more interested in: is there a version with folding wings and a usable internal weapons Bay in the making or planned, @SimpleFlow ?
@TheCommentaryGuy Dude, all I said in my initial reply to your comment was that its own crews gave the F-4 that nickname. I already acknowledged it was less common than others. And yes, I know that from the S model onward, it had leading-edge slats for improved maneuverability. And guess what, the S also received smokeless engines, so no more ‘Old Smokey’. The S’s improvements, by the way, only came shortly (1977) before the end of the airframe’s production run (1981), so it’s not just “early models”. And I’m sure you’re aware that late models like the E and G practically forfeited the aerodynamic advantage when the M61 was added in the nose which shifted the CG enough to make a significant negative impact on maneuverability. Look, I love the F-4…used to watch it fly overhead when I was a kid. I’m from Germany, we had the F model (basically a budget G model) and flew it until 2013. German crews used to call it ‘Eisenschwein’ (iron hog). And it was never famous for being particularly maneuverable in comparison. So if we’re talking variants, the S model is definitely the most nimble of the bunch.
Confusing: Why give a real-world design a real-world designation that already belongs to another real-world design in order to make it seem fictional? The F-5B is a real fighter that has nothing to do with the F-14, which, let‘s be honest, this resembles.
@TheCommentaryGuy …as well as The flying Anvil, The (flying) Brick. Yes, the ones you mentioned were more common, but the references to cumbersome, unwieldy objects didn’t come from nothing.
@TheCommentaryGuy That nickname was lovingly bestowed on the F-4 BY ITS CREWS. I’m rather certain they, of all, would know if that was actually a misconception.
Cool concept, lots of great details, super nice cockpit! Also: lots of questions (maybe food for thought): Why does it do backflips at 64 Gs? Why does it look almost exactly like a small Super Hornet with a single tail? Why does a trainer need a gun and countermeasures? Why do the burner cans close when they should open (and why is AB its own AG?)? Why does a carrier aircraft (hook + folding wings suggest this) need a brake chute? You seem to be going for fictional realism and it’s so close to it. Maybe with some tweaks it can be pretty much a perfect trainer?
@RepublicofWrightIsles Yes…again, I know what you’re referring to (the regime that caused WW1 and enabled Nazi Germany to ultimately seize power). It was a shitshow and now some Germans want it back. I am German (both, German and American, actually) and I don’t want to see stuff like this on SP, not even as a joke. And please stop using bold type. We can read you just fine.
@RepublicofWrightIsles Don‘t „brah“ me. There‘s no German Empire. So there‘s no anthem. Read up on some recent history. We have people in Germany who actually want some f*cked up fantasy version of that Empire back. So the rest of us tend to be very sensitive about nonsense like that.
@Tang0five Thanks to you as well. As an amateur/beginner, I appreciate the feedback from a seasoned SP creator!
+1This is amazing! The Tornado would’ve been my choice for a 50pt replica as well. It’s a shame only one entry is allowed. I tried my hand at a low part Tornadof or fun but already failed miserably. Instead I now took the liberty of modifying your build slightly for my own enjoyment and stuck two actual 27mm cannons in the nose. Now goes BRRRRRRT! Cuz let’s be real: who needs bombs anyway!! ;-)
+1Damn, that’s 50 parts used perfectly!
+1You, sir, are truly a master of your craft. The way you keep pumping out great-looking and flying, yet simple and mobile friendly builds with ever-increasing quality, is just amazing!
+1Oo-wee! Thanks for the instant upvote, @AWESOMENESS360 !
+1@ZeroWithSlashedO Cool. Sorry, didn’t mean to sound so rude before, btw. Nice job, def gets a MiG-29s job done! ;-)
+1It even has somewhat of a sad/bored face in sideview! Adorable. Another fine frame industries product. Deserves attention!
+1@SimplyPlain Oh great! Sorry, that re-up kinda slipped by me for some reason. Thanks! So, congratulations: for now, you seem to have made the ‚definitive‘ Me-262 on the site! I just love this jet .. it was my first scale model kit that I built with my dad back when I was 7 years old or so.
+1@SimplyPlain Dude, what black magic did you employ on the cannons?! They work perfectly now. Just cut through that tanker plane like a knife through butter! Is there anything you changed in the XMLs? I tried your full-detail 262 with some of my cannons and some worked fine while others had the exact same issue as your MK108s. Please enlighten me ;-)
+1@SimplyPlain True that. Thanks for looking into it. I think I haven’t encountered this issue yet. I may try and put one of my semi-customized 30mm cannons that I have tested in A2A combat in there just to see what happens. Then maybe compare the XMLs of the two. I’ll let you know if I find anything.
+1@Oofsalot Of course it can. Set nozzles to 90 degrees down, throttle up to 100% and off you go! It’s just that controlling it during takeoff has gotten a lot more difficult … which is more realistic … just like the new model.
+1@Chillybaconface you’re making it sound like the old Vertigo wasn’t at least loosely based on the Harrier
+1Can't express how happy I am that someone finally did this awesome plane justice! I've tried myself and failed miserably (then due to lack of experience, now lack of time) and I had always hoped for this to happen. Thank you!!
+1@Falkenwut Hey thanks! That actually means a lot coming from you.
+1Cool job! Just a little historical background: the manufacturer was called ‚Focke Wulf‘ and parts of that company were later absorbed into EADS/Airbus.
‚Fokker‘ is another aircraft manufacturer, originally from Germany, now based in the Netherlands that‘s (sort of but not really) still in business today.
+1Hold on now! Your dad’s 150 does a 190kts at sea level?! That is one quick little Cessna! ;-) Just kidding! Very fun to fly and beautifully built indeed.
+1Absolutely gorgeous!
+1@Falkenwut Hey, thanks so much for your suggestions, there are some really helpful things in there. I should mention that this is, obviously, relatively old and I have made some progress since. I have managed to find ways building a working flap design (although I’m still
waaayyy too lazy for building ‚proper‘ custom wings. I simply don’t have a lot of spare time, but whenever I do, I keep tinkering on different designs. I guess I should be uploading some of them to provide a little update on my (small) progress. Anyway thanks again, I appreciate it!
Love your builds as well, especially the modular jet, obviously. Got my own iteration of that in the works as well! Cheers
+1This is so cool!! Truly a fresh idea, thanks for making this!
+1I like it! Good honest bomber with great handling and nice details.
+1Dude, this is @AWESOMENESS360 s build. Give credit or bust! Or how about asking nicely, if you can use it? Jeez.
+1Now that’s innovative and believable at the same time. Love it! I’d also love for someone to make that turret track targets autonomously.
+1I really dig this one! The details are amazing!
+1This might be one of the top 5 replicas in SP currently. Not only is it a great choice because Kitfoxes are awesome, it's also done in a way that honors every detail of the real-life build. Flight characteristics are as close to the real thing as I can imagine without actually having flown it...which is supported by the fact that the real owner approves. ;)
+1Wings that look like wings (in terms of aerodynamic profile) and control surfaces working as flaps. That's literally all I wish for! XD
+1I'm fairly new to building in SP so excuse the question: How do I launch the missiles once I mounted them on my plane? I grabbed and dragged them to the wing, including the pylon. But since the pylon is in fact anstructural fuselage block rather than an actual launch pylon, the missiles fires up but stays in place when I try to launch it. What can I do about that? Thx!
+1@RedRoosterII Well, the description basically says it all: "In the late 1990s, the S-3B's mission focus shifted to surface warfare and aerial refueling."
And that's all there is to it. Slap on some torpedoes or anti-ship missiles ... and presto: you've got your sub-killer! What I'd be more interested in: is there a version with folding wings and a usable internal weapons Bay in the making or planned, @SimpleFlow ?
+1@TheCommentaryGuy Dude, all I said in my initial reply to your comment was that its own crews gave the F-4 that nickname. I already acknowledged it was less common than others. And yes, I know that from the S model onward, it had leading-edge slats for improved maneuverability. And guess what, the S also received smokeless engines, so no more ‘Old Smokey’. The S’s improvements, by the way, only came shortly (1977) before the end of the airframe’s production run (1981), so it’s not just “early models”. And I’m sure you’re aware that late models like the E and G practically forfeited the aerodynamic advantage when the M61 was added in the nose which shifted the CG enough to make a significant negative impact on maneuverability. Look, I love the F-4…used to watch it fly overhead when I was a kid. I’m from Germany, we had the F model (basically a budget G model) and flew it until 2013. German crews used to call it ‘Eisenschwein’ (iron hog). And it was never famous for being particularly maneuverable in comparison. So if we’re talking variants, the S model is definitely the most nimble of the bunch.
@nwa yeah...obviously. Let's just say your builds strongly suggest that relation. Which makes it all the more confusing.
@TheCommentaryGuy …and „brick“ means…?
Confusing: Why give a real-world design a real-world designation that already belongs to another real-world design in order to make it seem fictional? The F-5B is a real fighter that has nothing to do with the F-14, which, let‘s be honest, this resembles.
@TheCommentaryGuy …as well as The flying Anvil, The (flying) Brick. Yes, the ones you mentioned were more common, but the references to cumbersome, unwieldy objects didn’t come from nothing.
@TheCommentaryGuy That nickname was lovingly bestowed on the F-4 BY ITS CREWS. I’m rather certain they, of all, would know if that was actually a misconception.
@Armyfight Well, that answered my questions succinctly and comprehensively. Thank you. 🙏
Modular kit planes, we definitely need more of that. Can’t wait for something like this in SP2!
Cool concept, lots of great details, super nice cockpit! Also: lots of questions (maybe food for thought): Why does it do backflips at 64 Gs? Why does it look almost exactly like a small Super Hornet with a single tail? Why does a trainer need a gun and countermeasures? Why do the burner cans close when they should open (and why is AB its own AG?)? Why does a carrier aircraft (hook + folding wings suggest this) need a brake chute? You seem to be going for fictional realism and it’s so close to it. Maybe with some tweaks it can be pretty much a perfect trainer?
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@GuyWhoBuildStuff But it’s very Important to let everyone know… 😳
Seamlessly blended body/wing designs, here I come! 😍
@RepublicofWrightIsles Yes…again, I know what you’re referring to (the regime that caused WW1 and enabled Nazi Germany to ultimately seize power). It was a shitshow and now some Germans want it back. I am German (both, German and American, actually) and I don’t want to see stuff like this on SP, not even as a joke. And please stop using bold type. We can read you just fine.
@RepublicofWrightIsles Don‘t „brah“ me. There‘s no German Empire. So there‘s no anthem. Read up on some recent history. We have people in Germany who actually want some f*cked up fantasy version of that Empire back. So the rest of us tend to be very sensitive about nonsense like that.
@RepublicofWrightIsles You have no clue what you‘re talking about, right?
@TheMikolorian definitely not Germany as of this Century. :-/
Cool stuff!
FYI, the internal flaps are broken. They move in different directions when you pull VTOL down, resulting in an involuntary roll.
@Berulacraft Creative reply. I dig. 😉
Awesome detail, incredible parts economy! Just needs some adjustment on the power: this thing goes close to 600 kts in full forward flight 😳
Mhm, clean Tomcat… 😏
@L1nus And that really shows! To me, this is the definitive F-14A in SP to date. Bravo!
T as in funky TREES
Awesome detail with great parts economy and flight model!