@FrenchAce yeah that would actually help too. I didn’t realise how heavy it was! I would have the drag around 500 points in total and then make it the weight of something similar
This plane looks good but it has far too much drag for a glider. I would recommend setting each piece to 0.1 drag through xml and removing it completely from the cockpit
It looks good but maybe try to make it fly hahaha. Giving it some roll control surfaces would help. If you switch the wing inside the wing from a structural one to normal, you can add ailerons. Also, I would recommend reducing the overall weight of this and reducing the engine power to something like 1000hp
This looks really cool! It’s fun to fly (not realistic but still is fun) but it doesn’t feel finished. Maybe add some details to it like outline wing and fuselage panels, flaps, ailerons. Also adding insignias and numbers will make it look much better
This is great! It’s fun to use and looks good. What might have been a little better is separating the controls for the gun and the steering wheel so you can shoot to the side while driving straight. Just a tiny suggestion for an otherwise really neat build :)
@Brields95 yup what I just said. The experimental strikefighter, of which there were only two, had an afterburner. It’s a bit far to say that the A-7 has an afterburner because of two experimental models hahaha
This is really great! It looks fantastic and flies very well too. Also @Brields95 I’m fairly certain the normal A-7 didn’t have one. I know the experimental strike fighter version did but only 2 were made
@IndustrieMilitariStatali yup I totally understand not using XML too much for weight distribution. However, it is sometimes the only way it’s possible to get realistic weight and weight distribution. I would recommend removing the weight from the engine and spreading it more throughout the fuselage. Real jet engines for aircraft similar to a MiG-21 are quite long so the mass is distributed over a larger area. You can do this then through the dead weight feature. Also, you should remove the mass and drag from the decal you gave it. You will probably have to remove some mass with xml from other areas but try to give it a similar weight to a MiG-21 but maybe add 15%. Furthermore, you don’t need so much fuel! Keeping the fuel near the aircrafts CoM is also important so that there isn’t a CoM shift during the flight when fuel is burned. I hope this helps!
This looks pretty good but like you said, manoeuvrability is a little rough. This seems to be quite a heavy aircraft with a very high wing load. Maybe some weight reduction would help
Pretty neat! It looks quite good compared to the diagram. It accelerates a bit quick but otherwise flies really well. I love the look of these planes. I used to see one everyday back at RAF Gibraltar. They have a very unique look to them
@MDDJB oh wow. Where are you from?
@MDDJB I just did a quick google and there is a ton of information and lots of diagrams on the M130. Take a look at that maybe :)
Excellent! It flies a lot better and can actually glide now! It also looks lovely
@Wewee2010 nope!
@FrenchAce okay sure! Tag me in the comments when it’s up :)
@FrenchAce yeah that sounds about right
@FrenchAce yeah that would actually help too. I didn’t realise how heavy it was! I would have the drag around 500 points in total and then make it the weight of something similar
This is an absolutely phenomenal build. Wonderful work on making this both look so good, fly great, and have pretty good water control
+1This plane looks good but it has far too much drag for a glider. I would recommend setting each piece to 0.1 drag through xml and removing it completely from the cockpit
@masotan15 yup! It works great
+1I really love this one! It looks
+1Brilliant and flies very well. The convoy sure didn’t enjoy it!
@Wewee2010 hello!
This is superb! Beautiful boat and it works great!
Damn this is really nice! It looks good and is enjoyable to fly
It looks good but maybe try to make it fly hahaha. Giving it some roll control surfaces would help. If you switch the wing inside the wing from a structural one to normal, you can add ailerons. Also, I would recommend reducing the overall weight of this and reducing the engine power to something like 1000hp
A real classic!
This looks really good! Performance could be made more realistically but from an aesthetic standpoint, this is a great build
This looks really cool! It’s fun to fly (not realistic but still is fun) but it doesn’t feel finished. Maybe add some details to it like outline wing and fuselage panels, flaps, ailerons. Also adding insignias and numbers will make it look much better
+1This looks really great! A very unique looking aircraft
Not gonna lie I enjoyed this more than I should have. It feels like some sort of cheap but large UAV that could be used in swarm bomber attacks
You should give credit to the original builder
Ahh yes, the classic “add some weapons and re-upload”
@KH2B sure thing. Those are cool options too
This just reminded me that I changed my skin to Borat in a mankini
This really looks amazing! I love the work you put into the wings. The details are great
I like this a lot! Around 1000 more drag points would be nice but otherwise it’s great!
+1This is great! It’s fun to use and looks good. What might have been a little better is separating the controls for the gun and the steering wheel so you can shoot to the side while driving straight. Just a tiny suggestion for an otherwise really neat build :)
+1This is a neat little build! It looks good and flies nicely too!
+1The holy grail
@Brields95 yup what I just said. The experimental strikefighter, of which there were only two, had an afterburner. It’s a bit far to say that the A-7 has an afterburner because of two experimental models hahaha
+1This is probably one of the coolest builds you’ve made in a long time! Great work!
+1This is really great looking! Awesome build
@KH2B that’s odd. Did you watch the tutorial videos? Also I think it would definitely be worth it to finish even without
Awesome! I’m excited to try this out!
+1This is really great! It looks fantastic and flies very well too. Also @Brields95 I’m fairly certain the normal A-7 didn’t have one. I know the experimental strike fighter version did but only 2 were made
+1This is really neat!
+2@IndustrieMilitariStatali oh to be honest I didn’t check if they had it on. I was just giving all the weight saving tips I know
And whoops! I forgot to upvote before
@IndustrieMilitariStatali yup I totally understand not using XML too much for weight distribution. However, it is sometimes the only way it’s possible to get realistic weight and weight distribution. I would recommend removing the weight from the engine and spreading it more throughout the fuselage. Real jet engines for aircraft similar to a MiG-21 are quite long so the mass is distributed over a larger area. You can do this then through the dead weight feature. Also, you should remove the mass and drag from the decal you gave it. You will probably have to remove some mass with xml from other areas but try to give it a similar weight to a MiG-21 but maybe add 15%. Furthermore, you don’t need so much fuel! Keeping the fuel near the aircrafts CoM is also important so that there isn’t a CoM shift during the flight when fuel is burned. I hope this helps!
Why don’t you finish it without the missile? Also for the missile, did you make sure to disable all mass and drag for the fuselage parts?
This looks pretty good but like you said, manoeuvrability is a little rough. This seems to be quite a heavy aircraft with a very high wing load. Maybe some weight reduction would help
@captainhall does it count as a replica of its something that was designed but never built?
This is truly an absolute masterpiece. It’s honestly a work of art
+2Pretty neat! It looks quite good compared to the diagram. It accelerates a bit quick but otherwise flies really well. I love the look of these planes. I used to see one everyday back at RAF Gibraltar. They have a very unique look to them
+2@wxyhyby that’s perfectly normal. It takes longer to take off from water with floats than from land
+1@asteroidbook345 and I appreciate it a lot! Thanks my friend!
Damn this is beautiful! I love these old Soviet airliners
@asteroidbook345 My goodness man thank you so much for that! I know it takes ages to give that many upvotes so I appreciate it a lot. You’re great!
@asteroidbook345 yup I’m getting close! I’m finishing up my current build and I’m hoping it will push me to platinum!
Congrats on 25k!