WIP: F-14 B/D
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Hello,
hope the project will see the light of day! I always dreamed of a good F-14D simulation, cause we never had one. It’s also sad to hear that another promissing project, the F-15C/E had come to a hold.
I ever dreamed so much of the legendary six-pack in one simulator, which for me always had been the F-16C, F-15C/E, F/A-18C, F-14B/D, A-10A/C and the AV-8B. O.k in BMS it’s all F-16 under the hood but it’s the closest to have all those famous birds in one good realistic simulation.
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So I know the project is a bit on hold/slow progress/etc…
But I do have a question for stingray_SIX_TWO…
You mentioned you wanted to refine the flight model on this to better match the real F-14. Are you yourself planning on doing this or maybe trying to have the folks who worked on the F-15 and F/A-18 FM for 4.33 work on it?
Also, I’ve got a ton of documents related to the Tomcat (NATOPS, some technical manuals, etc)…could they be of any use to you?
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It’s a wonderful and remarkable work and it would be a shame to faint unused.
I don’t want nor expect an answer just food for thought… which I believe u already consider.
Thanx in advance.
It will be finished and there won’t be any need to hand it over to anyone. It will take more time but it won’t be left for dead in the graveyard as so many projects that I’m very well aware of.
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O.k in BMS it’s all F-16 under the hood but it’s the closest to have all those famous birds in one good realistic simulation.
It will see the light of day in the as you so very rightly put it most realistic and only truly authentic simulation out there - Falcon.
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Are you yourself planning on doing this or maybe trying to have the folks who worked on the F-15 and F/A-18 FM for 4.33 work on it?
Also, I’ve got a ton of documents related to the Tomcat (NATOPS, some technical manuals, etc)…could they be of any use to you?
I’ve looked at it but I’m no expert by a long shot. It will be closer than any FM before it but I have no idea who did the 15 or 18 for 4.33, always open for collaborators though needless to say.
I have all the docs you mentioned and am also in contact with former turkey drivers from the US as well as the Iranian Air Force so I’m confident whatever we’ll put together will be close to what’s possible within the limitations.
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Tomcat touch & go….
That pic alone is justification for building a high quality model of this bird for any sim - especially F4/BMS.
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Beginning to organize the model again…hoping to be able to pump out some meaningful progress soon…Baby.
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Nice to see you “active” again!
I LOVE your baby!
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Glad to see an update!
Hope your work situation has improved sir
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Beginning to organize the model again…hoping to be able to pump out some meaningful progress soon…Baby.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4353/35549345073_020ecb094a_b.jpgF-14_partialmaterial2
WOW!!! JUST WOW!!!
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OMG !!!
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That is looking great!
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Thanks for the feedback guys. I been sifting through the maze of objects and materials and apparently have doubled and tripled many of them during the development. That’s also the reason why the above pic has the different shades of grey. Some materials with the same name have different attributes and got all mixed up. Will update as soon as I’ve cut down on the duplication.
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I’ve found some more Tomcat shots I took in the Arabian Gulf. I hope these are of some help or if not at least provide ample motivation for the project.
If you need any high-res versions, please do let me know!I apologize for the image flood…But… Tomcats!
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WOW!!! JUST WOW!!!
Agree.
Tom inbound and reasonably close, as just seems…Keep on the nice job, Stingray!
With best regards,
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Oh darn…more beautiful Tomcat pictures
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Honestly…this Tomcat along with the Phantom that Manos was doing should be in the next BMS 4.34 update…they’re going to be that good
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Nice shots “Tazz”!
Nikos.