@SpartanDelta1 @Redfox65 I met @Henrylish who appeared to be a simple planes person, so we did a dogfight Challenge based on cold war should I revamp this after my stol plane?
@Bluesly same here, @EternalDarkness, just wanted to say my respects, you've helped quite a lot in this community. Maybe they might give you it back one day who knows.
@V Yeah no don't you worry man, as a simple planes user I'm aware, and that's why I've been kinda skeptical about the challenge too. I have friends who have families there on the airport so I know how they feel. Thanks for telling me anyhow!
@everyone I might just repost this, this is solely on my part because of the long writing and lack of time. I'll hold off though, but it doesn't seem to be as popular?
Here are the 2 planes on the main screen. Download them both and play it on the dogfight menu. You'll get a rough understanding of how each part works! Remember that looks are important as well, these planes are not what your planes will look like, this is a definite 10/30
@everyone if y'all want I'll post the 2 planes on the main title screen, so y'all can download and do a replicated dogglide. This will be interesting! Spread the word around!
Realsim: 25 how do you pull an average 9g on turns? Pilots would black out. This thing also wipes out at around 40,000 ft because of engine placements which normal corsairs and by 109s fight in. Getting low here is key. Another things how does it float so well? The hull is barely touching the water surface. Hulls or somewhat submerged.
Looks: 20 Brilliant, the yellow and grey paint job looks like a banana, but a dangerous one, canons make it look menacing. Twin booms give that vampire vibe, the engine placement could've gotten a rework though.
Maintenance: 19 Easy, 2000 canon rounds are easy as long as there's a hatch for it, engine service would be weird.
My thoughts: 5 I had so much fun with this plane, high alts aren't for this plane because of engine placement but still went for it. It's also a good water skimmer reaching 310 mph on water and 420 on top of it. Had to weave it through shark tooth because of its excellent handling on water.
Dogfight: 12.5
I think it's better of as a scout plane, as it is one of the planes with a higher service ceiling.
Realism: 10
First of all, landing gear... You probably know what I'm talking about. Second, the other engine that you use to Takeoff creates massive drag. Third mini gun at the tip of the wings, went have more than 20 rounds.
Looks: 12
I kinda see what the more cleaner version looks like, although I suggest using fuselage blocks next time.
Maintenance: 8
Two big engines and two small ones, it would be a pain replacing all of them, and you'll have to lock the front canards just to reload the miniguns.
My thoughts: 3
I like the effort that you put into this build,and it looks like an ekroplan, I think that's what it's called. But take off is a pain, as well as landing, it's too fast.
Dogfight: 12.5
Pretty good plane, but possibly more suited as an interceptor.
Realism: 25
You did state that it was based of steampunk, so everything is good apart from two things: The floats and the missile placement. The floats look like more of ski's and would penetrate the water easily. Missile placement makes the missile vulnerable to sea spray, and has limited turning.
Looks: 25
Absolutely brilliant, it looks futuristic, and I see what you did to the cockpit, next time you should put another one to act as your primary, or else you won't be able to shoot missiles.
Maintenance: 10
Assuming it floats, maintaining it is easy, putting on the missiles is probably the hardest part, as you have space to put it into, not to mention that if you drop the missile, you'll have to get another one.
My thoughts: 2
This is a cool looking plane, but like I said it's more of an interceptor, it doesn't turn well, it has a bad maneuver energy retention, and the tiny tail surfaces cant deflect much.
And let's be honest taking off and landing is a pain, it acts like a tail dragger, and will ground loop if not corrected. Landing with these stubby wings is about 130mph, and it cant even pull up if you abort it.
Sorry to hear that mate. Go ahead and take that well deserved break.
@everyone thanks for your patience! Results will be done soon!
@Simplememes Yes sorry, something happened back here so it may take awhile, really sorry. Actually might aswell do it now
Hey @everyone, if you include new parts I might just get someone to do it until android gets the update. Sorry if it takes long.
Make sure to include which version you have and I may start if yours is still the old update.
@SpartanDelta1 Just reactig to your comments, if its an interesting airecraft, I may make a more better and detailed version that's all
@Simplememes naw thank you man
@SpartanDelta1 @Redfox65 I met @Henrylish who appeared to be a simple planes person, so we did a dogfight Challenge based on cold war should I revamp this after my stol plane?
@Henrylish
@Simplememes Welcome back my friend, I also just got back , the due date is the Oct the 5th. I can extend if necessary.
@jamesPLANESii Thank so much, I wish that they would implement the braking input in Simple Planes.
link to second
https://www.simpleplanes.com/Forums/View/1443361
link to first
https://www.simpleplanes.com/Forums/View/1443359/Bush-plane-help-Part-1-Individual-braking-left-braking-right-braking
@Bluesly same here, @EternalDarkness, just wanted to say my respects, you've helped quite a lot in this community. Maybe they might give you it back one day who knows.
150 downloads!
@chibikitsune oh yes you can, thanks for asking!
@chibikitsune no you can't change it. What for may I ask?
@RandomBuilder8732 Sheesh, how is that even possible?
@V I'll see what I can do, Stol first, hahaha
Aight thank you guys so much!
@V oh, I guess yes, you can set it to 0 drag and 0 weight if you want, nothing else, I trust you
@V It's not decorations, it's part of the catapulting system!
@V and thanks for this also, that's one new thing I've learnt today!
@V Yeah no don't you worry man, as a simple planes user I'm aware, and that's why I've been kinda skeptical about the challenge too. I have friends who have families there on the airport so I know how they feel. Thanks for telling me anyhow!
Hey thanks for the comment @V
@BeastHunter here's the challenge if you're still interested!
Nice one mate!
Hello there, thanks for doing the build, but the gun count is one minigun or two wing guns. you can repost it'll be fine!
@everyone I might just repost this, this is solely on my part because of the long writing and lack of time. I'll hold off though, but it doesn't seem to be as popular?
@everyone here is a quick tutorial!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge6Pp5wtylw
Here are the 2 planes on the main screen. Download them both and play it on the dogfight menu. You'll get a rough understanding of how each part works! Remember that looks are important as well, these planes are not what your planes will look like, this is a definite 10/30
https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/l97P0J/Dog-gliding-challenge-test-1
https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/r5DmxQ/Dog-gliding-challenge-test-2
@JustWingIt I'm just doing the tutorial and stuff, you'll see. ;)
@everyone if y'all want I'll post the 2 planes on the main title screen, so y'all can download and do a replicated dogglide. This will be interesting! Spread the word around!
@Thesimpleginger That's alright, I'm doing an online class rn so I couldn't do it now.
Already thinking about Christmas ey? @CalebRepublic !
oop December
meant September
This looks amazing for your first build, welcome to the community!
On a happy note though I'm back!
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@032 oh cool I'll do it again then
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Judging: Last one!!!
Dogfight: 37.5 Good roll though
Realism: 40 How do these pontoons even float? They're like sticks. Other than that. It's realistic
Looks: 24 Beautiful it's just the pontoons stopping this from absolute perfection.
Maintenance: 15 A bit awkward for engine replacement.
My thoughts: 5 I know that this is an interceptor but I think that with a few tweaks this would be an awesome fighter. Roll rate is really great.
Total: 121.5
@FlyingCat5000
Judging:
Dogfight: 100 top notch
Realsim: 25 how do you pull an average 9g on turns? Pilots would black out. This thing also wipes out at around 40,000 ft because of engine placements which normal corsairs and by 109s fight in. Getting low here is key. Another things how does it float so well? The hull is barely touching the water surface. Hulls or somewhat submerged.
Looks: 20 Brilliant, the yellow and grey paint job looks like a banana, but a dangerous one, canons make it look menacing. Twin booms give that vampire vibe, the engine placement could've gotten a rework though.
Maintenance: 19 Easy, 2000 canon rounds are easy as long as there's a hatch for it, engine service would be weird.
My thoughts: 5 I had so much fun with this plane, high alts aren't for this plane because of engine placement but still went for it. It's also a good water skimmer reaching 310 mph on water and 420 on top of it. Had to weave it through shark tooth because of its excellent handling on water.
Total: 169
@MDDJB
Judging:
Dogfight: 50 Great at dogfighting.
Realism: 40 the only thing backing this plane down is how the ailerons are so small and how trim is flaps. Other than that pretty good
Looks: 20 really liked how you used an inverted stagger wing configuration.
Maintanance: 20 probably the easiest out of all
My thoughts: 5 pretty good airplane, also forgiving and fun, would like to see more of this!
Total: 135
Hey guys sorry for not posting last week, its just getting hard I'll try do this week.
@MrShenanigans no worries I am busy too.
@MrShenanigans
Judging
Dogfight: 62.5
Did pretty well despite being the slowest of the competition.
Realism: 49
Very close characteristic of the original one, with just the engine lacking a bit of power, however not your fault.
Looks: 25
Absolutely brilliant the engine, the exhaust, and the radiators look fantastic. Good attention to detail!
Maintenance: 15
Should be easy, everything is literally exposed.
My thoughts: 4
Good plane, good attention to detail. Takeoff role is some what hard but other than that it's good.
Total: 155.5
@spacegenius747
Judging:
Dogfight: 12.5
I think it's better of as a scout plane, as it is one of the planes with a higher service ceiling.
Realism: 10
First of all, landing gear... You probably know what I'm talking about. Second, the other engine that you use to Takeoff creates massive drag. Third mini gun at the tip of the wings, went have more than 20 rounds.
Looks: 12
I kinda see what the more cleaner version looks like, although I suggest using fuselage blocks next time.
Maintenance: 8
Two big engines and two small ones, it would be a pain replacing all of them, and you'll have to lock the front canards just to reload the miniguns.
My thoughts: 3
I like the effort that you put into this build,and it looks like an ekroplan, I think that's what it's called. But take off is a pain, as well as landing, it's too fast.
Total: 45.5
@Simplememes
Judging:
Dogfight: 12.5
Pretty good plane, but possibly more suited as an interceptor.
Realism: 25
You did state that it was based of steampunk, so everything is good apart from two things: The floats and the missile placement. The floats look like more of ski's and would penetrate the water easily. Missile placement makes the missile vulnerable to sea spray, and has limited turning.
Looks: 25
Absolutely brilliant, it looks futuristic, and I see what you did to the cockpit, next time you should put another one to act as your primary, or else you won't be able to shoot missiles.
Maintenance: 10
Assuming it floats, maintaining it is easy, putting on the missiles is probably the hardest part, as you have space to put it into, not to mention that if you drop the missile, you'll have to get another one.
My thoughts: 2
This is a cool looking plane, but like I said it's more of an interceptor, it doesn't turn well, it has a bad maneuver energy retention, and the tiny tail surfaces cant deflect much.
And let's be honest taking off and landing is a pain, it acts like a tail dragger, and will ground loop if not corrected. Landing with these stubby wings is about 130mph, and it cant even pull up if you abort it.
Total: 74.5