+76.IAP-Blackbird 3,557 Posted May 9, 2013 (edited) A long time ago, I have started to play around with the fake pilot stuff, it was fun, but to be honest, I had no idea what I was doing. After a time I have recieved the core file of montys Skyraider. I was a big fan of that bird. So I began to modify it a bit. Same I did with the Su-25 thats already WIP again, but pls dont ask when its done. Here you can see the first results of this work. Its already ingame and flys quiet well. I have alot of support from Kevin and a skinner for the paintjob, Enoc. We will have the skin in 2048. To mention, the model isnt finished yet, but I think its at a stage, where it can be presented. Im learning every day new stuff about the AD-4W, it was unique, cause the changes that werde done in Real Life, to make this Baby flyable, where extensive. Please ignore the mapping at this point From the games point of view, this bird is useless, but maybe it makes sense for a few people for the KAW mod and other theaters. Edited May 9, 2013 by 76.IAP-Blackbird 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+whiteknight06604 934 Posted May 9, 2013 "We will have the skin in 2048" I'll be 78 years old by then ;) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+FLOGGER23 3,064 Posted May 9, 2013 hahahahahahahaha, very funny Matt :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+76.IAP-Blackbird 3,557 Posted May 9, 2013 The skin isnt the problem ;) @Kevin, I have solved the blurry prop of the static model, pls don`t ask how I did it, I have no idea. I used the Data.ini to solve it. You can use the entries on the other Skyraider`s to @Flogger, talking about ... flying around insted of modelling .. guilty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrench 9,852 Posted May 9, 2013 i was thinking the same thing with I say "2048"!!! remember, as it has NO guns, there's no need for gun stains. a Radar Picket bird only; no offensive capabilites, and little defensize (low power jammer) good job on the prop!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+whiteknight06604 934 Posted May 10, 2013 I'm really looking forward to this one. It will add alot of life to early naval operations 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+russouk2004 6,958 Posted May 10, 2013 (edited) Royal Navy could use this Edited May 10, 2013 by russouk2004 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Soulfreak 6,524 Posted May 10, 2013 Cool one Martin! Always thought the RN was the only user of that Skyraider version... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Kulbit80 1,399 Posted May 10, 2013 Good work! Will be nice rare addition to Suez Crisis Campaign. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+76.IAP-Blackbird 3,557 Posted May 10, 2013 (edited) The FAA used this plane and the USN, they partly removed the gearcover to save weight. Sometimes you see this version without the radome, but i can't find some info about it. The oilcooler exhaust was relocated and the hooks for the catapult were moved from the wingroots to the main gear. The AEW-1 has less gear cover than the US version so you will nitice a difference between them Edited May 10, 2013 by 76.IAP-Blackbird Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faust_ 1 Posted May 10, 2013 From the games point of view, any addon isn't useless..well done and keep going! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+russouk2004 6,958 Posted May 10, 2013 with hi res skins and bumpmaps this raider will look great especially the dark blue skins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+daddyairplanes 10,252 Posted May 10, 2013 Sometimes you see this version without the radome, but i can't find some info about it. Poss. The AD3 version? Still single seat cockpit but basic design designed for multirole( asw, aew, ecm) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+76.IAP-Blackbird 3,557 Posted May 10, 2013 AD-3W? Seems I have to learn more about this version. If thats the one im looking for we will have one more version 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrench 9,852 Posted May 10, 2013 there were "W" versions of damn near ALL Skyraider variants ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+76.IAP-Blackbird 3,557 Posted May 10, 2013 I have seen a pic of a visualy identical AD-4W without the radome but with "weapons" under the wings. They flew in a pair and seemed they worked together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+76.IAP-Blackbird 3,557 Posted May 11, 2013 Current pic for fun I have a problem with the gear animation, why does the retracted position looks different in max than in game. The main gear (the shocks) seem to be extendet in the the retracted position. So the gear stick out of the wing and doesnt match the gearbay anymore?! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+russouk2004 6,958 Posted May 11, 2013 The main gear (the shocks) seem to be extendet in the the retracted position. So the gear stick out of the wing and doesnt match the gearbay anymore?! check the mesh actual sizes and if needed xform reset them...sounds like mesh size wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+76.IAP-Blackbird 3,557 Posted May 11, 2013 ok thanks will check it ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+EMCON360 215 Posted May 19, 2013 Dropped Some Reference Shots In Members Gallery For Guardian/Guppy Hunter/Killer Teams Also Have Shots In Hanger Center Lift.To My Knowledge Nobody Has Modeled AF-2S Guardian. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+76.IAP-Blackbird 3,557 Posted May 19, 2013 The Meshsize was right in that case, Florian send me an ini entry and it worked fine! CompressGearOnRetraction=TRUE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
