@ZeroWithSlashedO … says the guy who made a replica with a pretty authentic flight model on a 50-part budget. If it were just for me, your Hornet would def win!
Hey, nice one again! Btw, you’re on mobile (android), right? How did you post the in-game screenshots along with the upload? This is killing me, I can’t figure out how to do that in iOS.
I dig the fresh idea. Made me chuckle when that remote‘s antenna came out. Plus the little jet actually behaves a lot like a somewhat heavier rc plane. Cool beans!
Thanks so much for all the upvotes and comments! While I have your attention: Can someone explain to me how to post prettier (in-game) screenshots along with the upload? I’m on iOS (cuz my PC is a potato) and I just can‘t figure it out. I’m sure there’s a thread for that somewhere already but … man, am I lazy (actually I quite busy) today. ;-)
So is there any chance or am I stuck with embedding screenshots in the description via html code after uploading?
@Spillo Negative. Tried that, didn’t change anything. However, if you remove the instrument panel, it runs absolutely fine. So it’s that detailed cockpit, which is super pretty but also super heavy on the CPU, I assume.
@SsKyCoSs Probably comes down to the cockpit. It’s absolutely packed with instruments, all running their own variables and stuff. It’s a heavy load despite not having many parts as such.
@ZeroWithSlashedO Definitely a good thing to have. Keeping it simple. I really like the way you paid attention to detail in the right spots here, like all-moving stabilators and the fully opened AB-nozzles at 100% thrust. Cool stuff!
@Protoflight Thanks a lot! I’m beginning to understand the issue. Keep up the good work. The model is spot on otherwise. I used to have an EC-135 fly overhead on takeoff and final approach at least four times a day when I lived right next to hospital. 😉
Great build! But either I’m missing something or my download is broken: As soon as I start to hover, I go into a full-on tailspin. What am I doing wrong? Please help. Not a helo expert, but I do believe I get the basic principle.
@Agrelle after flying it for a bit, I can only reiterate: This will be THE definitive Viking on the site for a LONG time! 😉 Also fun: I’ve exchanged the external droptanks for some hard-hitting ordnance and kinda re-enacted part of the S-3‘s role in Desert Storm I, when they just used it as a frontline bomber at times. By the way: Would you be ok with me trying my hand at converting your model into the ES-3A Sea Shadow or a tanker variant? You’d be highly credited, of course!
@Amazingaviator12 Thanks a bunch! It’s very cool to see you guys enjoying this build. I took a lot of inspiration from my understanding of military aviation and tried to make it as believable as possible … well, aside from the completely over-powered laser. 😉
@SpaceXplorer Well, that’s actually easier than ever since the new cockpit parts were introduced in the 1.11 beta. I just picked a cockpit frame, canopy, a seat and some instruments, controls and stuff from the ‚cockpit interior‘ tab and slapped em together. The HUD is my own (very rudimentary) design.
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.
Great! I always wondered about which code to use fro make the rotator work upon firing the cannon. Now I know. Thanks! Btw: you can simply use two cannons and thus double the ROF! 🙃
Hey there! This is definitely the most beautiful A-4 build on the site yet. I’m with @TheVexedVortex on this one: please flesh it out at some point and make it THE definitive SimplePlanes A-4!
There is only one gripe I have with this: the flight model. While the roll rate is spot on, pitching and turning is a drag. It feels like flying a school bus loaded with cement! ;-) Am I doing it wrong? For take-off, I followed your instructions (“Use 100% trim nose up + half flaps”), once I’m in the air at a decent airspeed, I neutralize trim and try to maneuver, which I find to be really hard, even when I use trim nose down for level flight. Any suggestions? Thanks!!
@Heganix So…what is the question? You stated that you „perfect the designs“ of other people’s creations … well, I don’t really see any significant changes to the original. In fact, it is pretty much exactly the same. So it’s even more important then to tag the original creator and/or ask for their permission. It’s a simple rule.
Hey, try to make the flaps work by removing the actual wing parts from them and using hidden flaps in front of the CoL instead. The way the flaps are now, they work „backwards“, meaning: they reduce lift when they‘re down, when in reality, they increase lift. It’s an unfortunate flaw in the SP flight model.
This is the best revamp of anything I’ve seen on here so far. Clean, simple (well, simple-looking) and with attention to detail, but not overblown. You even put in actual cannons and modeled them accurately. Nice job!
@CaptFoxworth19 thanks for the heads-up! However, there are countless examples of custom flaps working just fine. Most of them seem to be constructed without any actual wing parts as the flaps, but with fuselage parts only. I can‘t figure out a „formula“ for this to work correctly. Does ist come down to XMLing the drag values? Is there a secret recipe?
Hey guys, is there any clarity on this issue yet? I have the same problem. I am relatively new to building custom wings and all the other control surfaces work fine. But the flaps make my plane pitch down, when I lower them. Any further suggestions would be much appreciated! Check out my build on my profile if you like (it's the only one there). THX!
@SimpleCollector Wow, you get butt-hurt quickly. I suggest you quit going around, trying to order creators to lower part counts and also: „this place is American“ - really? You mean the internet? This site? The SP community? What’s American, mate?
Great stuff! Only criticism I'd be able to put forward is for the description: the livery is of the Bundesmarine, not Kriegsmarine. It used to be called Kriegsmarine when the Nazis were in Power. Today, the "Marine" (official name since 1995) is simply the naval branch of the Germany army, "Bundeswehr". Hence the correct name "Bundesmarine" which was the colloquial name up until 1995.
Never knew the F-20 was supercruise-capable. This is some seriously brilliant work. Great flight model und sleek looks. I just love everything F-5(ish)!
It is, no doubt, one of the two prettiest Me-262s on the entire site. However, there are some quirks in its flight behavior: it has quite severe auto-rotation and it takes forever to actually lift off and the pitch is hard to control. I know that the real-world Me-262 wasn't exactly a STOL fighter but for the sake of flyability maybe give it a little more power and controllability. Other than that: GREAT!
I also find the F-14 very daunting in terms of building one in SP. I think you did a very nice job in getting the proportions and silhouette right. Also the flight characteristics come close to the real thing, from what I can tell. One thing I wondered about: why didn’t you include a gun? Maybe because it wasn’t really featured in Top Gun? Anyway, nice job!!
Hey guys! Thanks for the downloads and upvotes so far. I'd really like to encourage you to help me improve upon the flight characteristics. While I'm still fairly new to this whole "building-nice-looking-and-flying-machines"-thing and thus like to keep my planes simple (zing), I don't shy away from a little more internal complexity when it comes to moving parts, modifications to stock parts, etc. So just hit me with your thoughts, suggestions and advice!
@ZeroWithSlashedO Dude, it seems there’s a LOT more still to come in that challenge. The platinum’s are joining in ;-)
Whoah, this is gorgeous!
@ZeroWithSlashedO … says the guy who made a replica with a pretty authentic flight model on a 50-part budget. If it were just for me, your Hornet would def win!
@ZeroWithSlashedO Genius! Thanks so much!
Hey, nice one again! Btw, you’re on mobile (android), right? How did you post the in-game screenshots along with the upload? This is killing me, I can’t figure out how to do that in iOS.
I dig the fresh idea. Made me chuckle when that remote‘s antenna came out. Plus the little jet actually behaves a lot like a somewhat heavier rc plane. Cool beans!
@ComradeKaiser7 Thanks for the accolades! :-) Excited to see though what the other participants have yet in store.
Thanks so much for all the upvotes and comments! While I have your attention: Can someone explain to me how to post prettier (in-game) screenshots along with the upload? I’m on iOS (cuz my PC is a potato) and I just can‘t figure it out. I’m sure there’s a thread for that somewhere already but … man, am I lazy (actually I quite busy) today. ;-)
So is there any chance or am I stuck with embedding screenshots in the description via html code after uploading?
Thanks!!
@AeroAeroTheMen Hey thanks, that means a lot! Appreciate the upvote and the kind words.
@WNP78 Thanks! This is really interesting and helpful for future builds.
@Spillo Certainly would be interesting to see at which level of detail the framerate starts to improve significantly. Sooo if you’re up for it … ;-)
@Spillo Negative. Tried that, didn’t change anything. However, if you remove the instrument panel, it runs absolutely fine. So it’s that detailed cockpit, which is super pretty but also super heavy on the CPU, I assume.
@SsKyCoSs Probably comes down to the cockpit. It’s absolutely packed with instruments, all running their own variables and stuff. It’s a heavy load despite not having many parts as such.
@ZeroWithSlashedO Definitely a good thing to have. Keeping it simple. I really like the way you paid attention to detail in the right spots here, like all-moving stabilators and the fully opened AB-nozzles at 100% thrust. Cool stuff!
Dude, the title literally says 50 PARTS OR LESS in all-caps! @ZeroWithSlashedO
@Upv0te Wow, if this isn’t a ringing endorsement, I don’t know what is! Thanks for sharing.
Bomb bay in front of engine intakes? Daring … and quite sexy!
@Protoflight Thanks a lot! I’m beginning to understand the issue. Keep up the good work. The model is spot on otherwise. I used to have an EC-135 fly overhead on takeoff and final approach at least four times a day when I lived right next to hospital. 😉
Great build! But either I’m missing something or my download is broken: As soon as I start to hover, I go into a full-on tailspin. What am I doing wrong? Please help. Not a helo expert, but I do believe I get the basic principle.
The hell is wrong with you???@FairFireFlight
Just discovered this - getting pretty excited for it! We're in desperate need of a good F-14 that's up to 1.11 standards.
@Agrelle after flying it for a bit, I can only reiterate: This will be THE definitive Viking on the site for a LONG time! 😉 Also fun: I’ve exchanged the external droptanks for some hard-hitting ordnance and kinda re-enacted part of the S-3‘s role in Desert Storm I, when they just used it as a frontline bomber at times. By the way: Would you be ok with me trying my hand at converting your model into the ES-3A Sea Shadow or a tanker variant? You’d be highly credited, of course!
@Rakoval500k Good Point! Missed that one. Fixed now.
@CC1010 Video proof! ;-P
@Amazingaviator12 Thanks a bunch! It’s very cool to see you guys enjoying this build. I took a lot of inspiration from my understanding of military aviation and tried to make it as believable as possible … well, aside from the completely over-powered laser. 😉
Cute!
@SpaceXplorer Well, that’s actually easier than ever since the new cockpit parts were introduced in the 1.11 beta. I just picked a cockpit frame, canopy, a seat and some instruments, controls and stuff from the ‚cockpit interior‘ tab and slapped em together. The HUD is my own (very rudimentary) design.
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.
Great! I always wondered about which code to use fro make the rotator work upon firing the cannon. Now I know. Thanks! Btw: you can simply use two cannons and thus double the ROF! 🙃
What is this - a 15G fighter??
@2Papi2Chulo Thanks for replying! I’ll try my hand at faster airspeeds. 😉
Hey there! This is definitely the most beautiful A-4 build on the site yet. I’m with @TheVexedVortex on this one: please flesh it out at some point and make it THE definitive SimplePlanes A-4!
There is only one gripe I have with this: the flight model. While the roll rate is spot on, pitching and turning is a drag. It feels like flying a school bus loaded with cement! ;-) Am I doing it wrong? For take-off, I followed your instructions (“Use 100% trim nose up + half flaps”), once I’m in the air at a decent airspeed, I neutralize trim and try to maneuver, which I find to be really hard, even when I use trim nose down for level flight. Any suggestions? Thanks!!
@Heganix So…what is the question? You stated that you „perfect the designs“ of other people’s creations … well, I don’t really see any significant changes to the original. In fact, it is pretty much exactly the same. So it’s even more important then to tag the original creator and/or ask for their permission. It’s a simple rule.
Hey, try to make the flaps work by removing the actual wing parts from them and using hidden flaps in front of the CoL instead. The way the flaps are now, they work „backwards“, meaning: they reduce lift when they‘re down, when in reality, they increase lift. It’s an unfortunate flaw in the SP flight model.
This is the best revamp of anything I’ve seen on here so far. Clean, simple (well, simple-looking) and with attention to detail, but not overblown. You even put in actual cannons and modeled them accurately. Nice job!
@ShootsPlanes That he did. ;-)
@ShootsPlanes How so? It clearly didn't despite having seen action.
@SimplyPlain Right you are! This is a little gem right there.
@EternalDarkness You made my day! Thank you so much, this has been driving me mad! :-)
@CaptFoxworth19 thanks for the heads-up! However, there are countless examples of custom flaps working just fine. Most of them seem to be constructed without any actual wing parts as the flaps, but with fuselage parts only. I can‘t figure out a „formula“ for this to work correctly. Does ist come down to XMLing the drag values? Is there a secret recipe?
Snuck in an extra barrel there, didn‘t ya?! Who wants a measly GAU-7 after all?
JK. ;-)
Hey guys, is there any clarity on this issue yet? I have the same problem. I am relatively new to building custom wings and all the other control surfaces work fine. But the flaps make my plane pitch down, when I lower them. Any further suggestions would be much appreciated! Check out my build on my profile if you like (it's the only one there). THX!
@SimpleCollector Wow, you get butt-hurt quickly. I suggest you quit going around, trying to order creators to lower part counts and also: „this place is American“ - really? You mean the internet? This site? The SP community? What’s American, mate?
Great stuff! Only criticism I'd be able to put forward is for the description: the livery is of the Bundesmarine, not Kriegsmarine. It used to be called Kriegsmarine when the Nazis were in Power. Today, the "Marine" (official name since 1995) is simply the naval branch of the Germany army, "Bundeswehr". Hence the correct name "Bundesmarine" which was the colloquial name up until 1995.
Also, with that experience of yours, I just have to ask: Will you do a proper T-38 at some point? That is sorely missed here so far!
Never knew the F-20 was supercruise-capable. This is some seriously brilliant work. Great flight model und sleek looks. I just love everything F-5(ish)!
It is, no doubt, one of the two prettiest Me-262s on the entire site. However, there are some quirks in its flight behavior: it has quite severe auto-rotation and it takes forever to actually lift off and the pitch is hard to control. I know that the real-world Me-262 wasn't exactly a STOL fighter but for the sake of flyability maybe give it a little more power and controllability. Other than that: GREAT!
I also find the F-14 very daunting in terms of building one in SP. I think you did a very nice job in getting the proportions and silhouette right. Also the flight characteristics come close to the real thing, from what I can tell. One thing I wondered about: why didn’t you include a gun? Maybe because it wasn’t really featured in Top Gun? Anyway, nice job!!
Hey guys! Thanks for the downloads and upvotes so far. I'd really like to encourage you to help me improve upon the flight characteristics. While I'm still fairly new to this whole "building-nice-looking-and-flying-machines"-thing and thus like to keep my planes simple (zing), I don't shy away from a little more internal complexity when it comes to moving parts, modifications to stock parts, etc. So just hit me with your thoughts, suggestions and advice!
Cheers
@Mustang51 I agree. And thanks again, I will definitely take you up on that, eventually. :)