+bobrock Posted August 22, 2008 Posted August 22, 2008 Looks like there's some interest in the Tornado lately, so I think it's time to show what I've been working on in the last weeks. The external model is done and so is UV mapping. The data.ini is still in the early stages (needs a lot more work) and I'll start the pit soon. Quote
+Soulfreak Posted August 22, 2008 Posted August 22, 2008 looks nice bobrock! that plane is really missing... Quote
IAFmars Posted August 22, 2008 Posted August 22, 2008 (edited) It's very lovely! Good job!Think you .I know lots of people are waitting it.. Edited August 22, 2008 by IAFmars Quote
+pato poli Posted August 22, 2008 Posted August 22, 2008 well done...good work and...yes, there is a lot of people waiting for it including me!!! jajaja!!! its a "must" for my mentally started Malvinas/Falklands 1992/2002 keep up the good work!!! Quote
+whiteknight06604 Posted August 22, 2008 Posted August 22, 2008 A most excellent suprise.I will be waiting as patiently as I can for this work of art. Quote
Jug Posted August 22, 2008 Posted August 22, 2008 Looks like there's some interest in the Tornado lately, so I think it's time to show what I've been working on in the last weeks.The external model is done and so is UV mapping. The data.ini is still in the early stages (needs a lot more work) and I'll start the pit soon. Sweet, bobrock. Looking forward to this baby. Quote
+starfighter2 Posted August 22, 2008 Posted August 22, 2008 Great work Bob Rock (Alan Ford comics character?) Quote
Vampyre Posted August 22, 2008 Posted August 22, 2008 Geez bob, I might have to put down the AV-8B+ to fly this baby! Awesome work! Vamp Quote
+aleks Posted August 22, 2008 Posted August 22, 2008 same name, different era....telepathy? the vacation is over, the ID(io)TS are back!!!! Quote
Spinners Posted August 22, 2008 Posted August 22, 2008 You rock, Bob rock! In its F.3 version the Tornado is ever so sleek but possibly the worst POS we've ever asked our (RAF) guys to fly. Quote
Atreides Posted August 22, 2008 Posted August 22, 2008 Awesome news Bob. Really looking forward to take her for a flight. Quote
Jimbib Posted August 22, 2008 Posted August 22, 2008 In its F.3 version the Tornado is ever so sleek but possibly the worst POS we've ever asked our (RAF) guys to fly. Um no, nowhere near the worst, that prize goes without doubt to the Supermarine Swift. Quote
+whiteknight06604 Posted August 22, 2008 Posted August 22, 2008 (edited) I really need to stop looking at this thread lol.I'm becoming obssesed Edited August 22, 2008 by whiteknight06604 Quote
Spinners Posted August 22, 2008 Posted August 22, 2008 Um no, nowhere near the worst, that prize goes without doubt to the Supermarine Swift. Good shout JB and even the Hunters of that era (mid-50's) were in a bit of a state. Anyway, the Tornado F.3 will be a great addition to the SF family and we can always convert it into a Strike aircraft. Quote
MigBuster Posted August 22, 2008 Posted August 22, 2008 Think they would have taken the F2/3 over any Lightning in the 1980s despite the latters performance - its mission was to CAP miles off the coast of England waiting for Russian bombers and I there isnt much that could beat it for range. - The Lightning had poor range and very poor weps load (and was single seat) - over the F-4 it also had an internal gun and was a bit faster and needed to work in a high ECM environment. figures on Internal Fuel I have: Lightning FMk6 ~1290km Phantom F-4D ~1500km Eagle F-15C ~3000km Tornado F.2 ~3600km Not sure on its dogfighting ability - cant have been that bad though surely. btw Pretty sure it can carry 4 x 2250 litre drop tanks too Quote
Spinners Posted August 22, 2008 Posted August 22, 2008 For the UK air defence role intercepting Badgers, Bears and Bisons it was a reasonable platform but it's origins are with the bean-counters and RAF pilots have been less than complimentary about it from the 'Blue Circle' fiasco right through to the current day. And wasn't it deliberately 'kept back' during the Gulf Wars? Quote
+SkippyBing Posted August 22, 2008 Posted August 22, 2008 (edited) Not sure on its dogfighting ability - cant have been that bad though surely. Yup! The high wing loading which was great for the GR at low level means it turns like a dog. Obviously versus a Bear it wouldn't have been a problem but against a MiG-29/F-16 it was apparently like taking a bus up against a Porsche! My one time F.3 pilot mate has also confirmed it was f*** all use above 30 odd thousand feet, again because it was originally designed as a low level bomber, bit embarrassing when the tankers have to descend to your level! Edited August 22, 2008 by SkippyBing Quote
Syrinx Posted August 22, 2008 Posted August 22, 2008 I think a lot of faith was put into the F3's stand-off capability. Skippy's right, I wouldn't want to dogfight in one. Fank gawd for the Typhoon. Pity the Lightning had such short legs, if she'd hung around a few years more some wag might have come up with a new-improved stealthy Lightning. Wow. The English-Electric Super Lightning F1...modders the challenge has been issued, lol ! Quote
Spinners Posted August 23, 2008 Posted August 23, 2008 Pity the Lightning had such short legs, if she'd hung around a few years more some wag might have come up with a new-improved stealthy Lightning. Not stealthy I admit but I did this model a few years ago using a 1/72 scale Lightning F.6 fuselage with 1/48 scale MiG-21 wings! My backstory had additional fuel as a feeble excuse for creating this 'Frankenfighter'. Back to the Tornado F.3 I've enjoyed the books by Ian Black (Last of the Lightnings and Last of the Phantoms) who flew all three types in the 80's and he was less than impressed with the Tornado F.3. As for me, I just love the rakish looks of it and wasn't it potentially the fastest aircraft at low-level? Perhaps the RAF should have done a 'Project Sageburner' with it! http://tailhookdaily.typepad.com/tailhook_...tdeck-fr-2.html Quote
Kirsten Posted August 23, 2008 Posted August 23, 2008 Fine "patrol" interceptor for Bear-, Backfire-, Blinder-, Badger- hunting far out over the sea , good range and armament and that's that. No golden wonder candoeverything allround fighter.... Did good service and helped to win the Cold War (are we heading for a new chapter in that ??) Aju, Derk Quote
+bobrock Posted September 4, 2008 Author Posted September 4, 2008 A couple of shots with the progress so far. Thrust reversers fitted And the first in game shot of the pit Quote
+bobrock Posted September 4, 2008 Author Posted September 4, 2008 Well, right know it's a Rio Carnival Tornado :D, Hitm4n, but it'll be released with RAF and AMI skins Quote
thundercheif Posted September 4, 2008 Posted September 4, 2008 Walla that looks cool! cant wait to clean up the skies with that! Quote
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