+Stephen1918 1,474 Posted June 25, 2018 I have uploaded a completely new version of the Sikorsky S-16. It was not produced in very large numbers, and was quickly outclassed by other planes, so it wasnt one of the "great" planes, but I really like the way it looks. The new version has all new LODs with higher detail and lower poly count. All new skins and decals are included. Ojcar made a new FM as well. Your comments are welcome. 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Dora 171 Posted July 2, 2018 Beautiful (very) update Stephen, many thanks! I have just one question though, where does this leave the alternate “flat-topped fuselage” S.16? In this context, according to my references only a total of 34 S.16’s were built altogether (in no less than 5 variations). I wonder how many of these were of the “flat-topped” variant? Cheers Mike 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Stephen1918 1,474 Posted July 2, 2018 Thanks Mike. There were a lot of variations of the S.16 and it stayed in service from early 1915 right through to the end of the Russian Civil Wars. Based on what I've seen in photographs, the flatdeck version seems to have been more common, but I don't know for sure. There were also two-seat versions, and there may have been a seaplane version. Last week, I started revisions on the flatdeck version (with ailerons on both wings) and it will be finished soon. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Dora 171 Posted July 2, 2018 Thanks Stephen, Looking forward to the new flatdeck version. Changing subject, have you ever considered doing the Armstrong-Whitworth FK8? An excellent, robust machine long absent from our sim. Cheers Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Stephen1918 1,474 Posted July 3, 2018 The Armstrong-Whitworth FK8 would be a great addition to First Eagles, both on the Western Front and on Palestine Front. I have looked into it and started collecting data for it some time ago. My immediate goal, however, is to finish a revision of the Galicia terrain, which I've been working on for a couple of years. If I can get enough time away from the real world, I'll have the terrain finished later this summer. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Stephen1918 1,474 Posted July 4, 2018 (edited) A new version of the Sikorsky S-16 flat deck has been uploaded. The S-16 flat deck is here: https://combatace.com/files/file/12051-sikorsky-s-16-flatdeck/ The S-16 round deck is here: https://combatace.com/files/file/11991-sikorsky-s-16/ Edited July 4, 2018 by Stephen1918 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawford 570 Posted July 12, 2018 On 25.06.2018 at 8:08 PM, Stephen1918 said: Your comments are welcome. Thank you, Steve! I see that you are familiar with this book 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Stephen1918 1,474 Posted July 23, 2018 On 7/12/2018 at 3:58 PM, Crawford said: Thank you, Steve! I see that you are familiar with this book The Sikorsky S-16 is my favorite WWI plane. I like the look of the wings and the landing gear. I have collected a lot of information about the S-16 over the years, but I don't have the book you mentioned. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawford 570 Posted July 24, 2018 7 hours ago, Stephen1918 said: The Sikorsky S-16 is my favorite WWI plane. I like the look of the wings and the landing gear. I have collected a lot of information about the S-16 over the years, but I don't have the book you mentioned. This book is almost a literal translation of the Russian edition. Can I put a link here? Books in PDF format weigh 58 Mb and 25 Mb respectively. You need? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wilches 1,172 Posted July 24, 2018 The link please!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawford 570 Posted July 24, 2018 Certainly! https://oldbrowser.files.fm/u/yr4jdaqf https://oldbrowser.files.fm/u/35p68kyt On the first link is the English version of the book, on another - the Russian original (for comparison). To date, this is the most complete and informative monograph about the S-16. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Stephen1918 1,474 Posted July 26, 2018 Thanks for the books Crawford. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
