Pylon can be seen from FLAP of F/A-18F
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I saw that but I thoght he refers on the angle and why we can see wepons under the wing. Now I get it.
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…now that I look/read again, I see another error…the LEX Vents (“LERX flaps”) are inactive on Fleet Supers. Always have been. They are still there, but they don’t do anything.
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Thank you for Reply.
Underside picture.
Pylon is after? -
This is not AI Plane FA-18F.
For the reference FA-18D This is not AI Plane
First thread is FA-18F of AI.
I think that AI Plane different angle of flap, and Pylon Position.
Thx -
I understood This Model data use same HARD POINT and LOD center position of All F18.
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The pylons as depicted are not only mounted in the wrong locations beneath the wings, they are also incorrect in overall shape -
http://www.airshow.com.au/airshow2013/media/Airshow2013-FA18F-Super-Hornet-ROB-KYSELA.jpg
https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-miBqC5w7zbs/T3Vr8-5jN9I/AAAAAAAAAvs/tHrd6FGdPDM/s1600/FA18_IRST.jpg
Also - since the wings are different on each aircraft, they cannot be in the “same position” on each…not to mention that they aren’t even the same pylon between E/F and A-D models.
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I think that pylon should be on aerodynamic center.
May be,Aerodynamic center and 3D polygon Data of F18F are offset. -
Bottom line, the e and f need alot of work. Or a new model
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Damn, I completely forgot about that. I remember noticing it when I implemented EA-18G, and then F-16’s retrofit happened. Maybe I can have a look in a couple of weeks or so, when I am done with external pods.
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Thing to note for each is that the top aft edge of the pylon intersects the wing at a point forward of the aft spar - and note that the geometry of the wings are different between the A-D and E/F. Good start overall, now it’s all details…as I mentioned, close up the LEX Vents too - they are non-functional on Fleet aircraft.
Modelers - if you’re looking for a good shape reference the 1/48 Hornet models from Hasegawa are excellent as far as outline goes…the A-D ones in particular. The E/F ones do have some problems with the landing gear…they are a bit undersized. But as far as a physical geometry and configuration reference they are first rate.