This skin set is provided instandard resolution 512 x 512 to help with frame rates.
 
 
If you install this skin, please be sure to unload the 2048files as they are not compatible. There are several decals used in the 512model that are not in the 2048 version.
 
Please post or PM to let me know what frame rate differences you may findbetween this set and the hi res (2048 x 2048) set, as that information willguide future skin releases for this model.
 
Thanks.
 
 
 
sinbad
 
 

This skin set is provided in standardresolution 512 x 512 to help with frame rates.
 
 
 
 
 
If you install this skin, please be sure to unload the 2048 files as they are not compatible. There are several decals used in the 512 model that are not in the 2048 version.
 
Please post or PM to let me knowwhat frame rate differences you may find between this set and the hi res (2048 x2048) set, as that information will guide future skin releases forthis model. Thanks.
 
 
 
 
sinbad
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The Sopwith 1 ½ Strutter is a teameffort. Dagaith began the project early in 2009 and I joined to helpwith research and skins. Unfortunately, his commitment to quality,and the pressure of time, made it impossible for Dagaith to finishthe 3d model before he was drafted into the army (Estonia) in June. Icontinued work on the cockpit and skins, but I was unable to make thefinal adjustments and generate the LOD files necessary for game play.[Dagaith used a later version of 3dMax that would not render in theversion I have.] Fortunately Laton completed the LODsand made it possible to get the Strutter ready for game play. Theflight model was done by Peter01, the gunner by P10ppy. The finalcockpit and skin sets are my efforts. Southside Bucky did Betatesting and offered valuable advice to tune up the model and skinsfor release.
 
Skins in highdefinition (2048 x 2948) and standard definition ((512 x 512) will bereleased along with the model. A hidef set for B Flight 43 Squadron RFC is enclosed as the default.Additional skins are available in the download section. The2048 and 512 skin sets are NOT interchangeable. You may reduce the hidef set down to 1024, but if you do, keep the associated decal sets.Because some detail could only be sustained by decals in the standarddef sets, these are different from the hi def sets.
 
There is an sound file with the 130 HP Clerget for your sound folder.
 
The Strutter was the first British aircraft with a synchronized Vickers gun. There were several versions. The first a two seat observation type, wasknown to the RNAS and the RFC as the 9400 series, and later to theFrench as the 1A2. The 9400 is the version modeled here. A later single seat version, adapted for bombing, called the 9700 series was first produced for the UK. The French not only built both versions, but made about twice as many (4500) as the British. The first French bomber versions were identified as 1B2 (with a crew of 2). The later French versions, similar to the 9700, were called 1B1 (a crew of just one). The 1B2 version will be released for First Eagles after this model. The 1B1/9700 type may come later. There was another variant, a single seat interceptor, used for Home Defense of the London area.,which was fitted with one or two Lewis guns and a cockpit aft of the wings, where the gunner was originally placed. All versions had air brakes on the inboard lower wings which are not operational on the model, and were often not favored by the aircrews because they created “mushy” handling.
 
A substantial set of skins will be released in conjunction with this model. Please refrain from posting additional skins until all of the original skins are posted.
Standard res 512 RFC and RNAS; Belgian 9400 series, French 1A2 and 1B2 all in the pipeline. They will be up ASAP.
 
Thanks for your patience.
 
 
sinbad

Yes, that is a real name.
 
 
Geoffrey Hornblower Cock, 45 SquadronRFC, got all of his 13 victories in the Strutter, in which he was thehighest scoring ace. Cock was shot down over Warneton on 22 July 1917and made POW. This is a high resolution 2048 x 2048 skin. A standard resolution skin set will also be released.
 
 
 
 
 
 

This is a high resolution skin set for one of the earliest Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutters to serve, No. 9388 5 Wing RNAS. A standard resolution set will also be released.

This is a high resolution 2048 x 2048 skin set depicting Strutter 9723 with 3 Wing RNAS.

This is a high resolution 2048 x 2048 skin set depicting Strutter 9722 with 3 Wing RNAS.

This is a high resolution 2048 x 2048 skin set depicting Strutter 9739 with 3 Wing RNAS. A standard resolution setwill also be released.