UK_Widowmaker

There has to be some tradeoff between Ultra Realism, for the few Hardcore...and a Sim that anyone can play. I think the Devs have got it pretty spot on!

Ah... I shall have the dog who emailed me this Keel Hauled!!!!

It was necessary to keep a good supply of cannon balls near the cannon on old war ships. But how to prevent them from rolling about the deck was the problem. The storage method devised was to stack them as a square based pyramid, with one ball on top, resting on four, resting on nine, which rested on sixteen. Thus, a supply of 30 cannon balls could be stacked in a small area right next to the cannon. There was only one problem -- how to prevent the bottom layer from sliding / rolling from under the others. The solution was a metal plate with 16 round indentations, called, for reasons unknown, a Monkey. But if this plate were made of iron, the iron balls would quickly rust to it. The solution to the rusting problem was to make them of brass - hence, Brass Monkeys. Few landlubbers realize that brass contracts much more and much faster than iron when chilled. Consequently, when the temperature dropped too far, the brass indentations would shrink so much that the iron cannon balls would come right off the monkey. Thus, it was quite literally, cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey. And all this time, folks thought that was just a vulgar expression?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB0LtfH3bXI Here ya go then Duce I dont think I did such a good job on this one though..I was practicing putting titles in (not even sure I'm correct in my facts!) But ho-hum I wouldnt even DARE to make a BHaH one...Until I have vastly more experience!

Sweet SD! I think you MP guys deserve a big pat on the Back!..I consider you to be instrumental in getting the Individual skins (which we have coming for SP too) off the ground Thanks

I have to say..it's rarely a problem for me personally. My new Nick-name should be 'Ground Nail'

Thanks Lou. I have done a Mosquito one to the theme of 633 squadron too...but I guess I should keep it on topic!

Has he fled the nest?

Hi all I apologise that this is done in FSX...Is NOT the 'Widowmaker' the song implies...and is not the best you will ever see. BUT In my defence..I got my 'Widowmaker' tag from this song..have always wanted to make a video with it..and don't have an F-104G in my possesion! (and it would look very silly as a Sopwith Camel and that song..as I'm sure you will appreciate) Basically, just a play around, to get an idea on how to edit..transitions / Fade etc etc...still a long way off the guys on here who are brilliant at movie making That all said...here it is

Yes...My childhood memories of wandering around the IWM....wow..It is without doubt,THE place that hooked me into the first Air War!...for that, I am very grateful! A visit to London is not complete without going there!

Thanks Chaps...yes, I was using TrackIR...and got the shock of my life!.... Have never had an Enemy A/C that close to my tailpipe! You will be relieved to know, that Lord Flash evaded the evil Hun, and was home in time for Tea and Medals! (and absolutely no photoshop tweaking..I promise!...this was for real)

Ah, good idea Pol..I will have a look

So..it would appear that if you have an LCD monitor..there is no advantage to capping

He's Knicked a Tommy Gun!...bloody pretend Jerries!!

Thought that would get your attention! I (and I am sure others here) would love to know a little bit more about the guys that brought us BHaH OvS is pretty good at sharing what he does/has done... We know of his huge contribution to RB3d..and the fact that he works for 'The Worlds Favourite Airline'..(ahem...matter of opinion that, but still) But we know very little about Winder, Pol and all the other guys! So come on!...Don't be shy..let us know a little more eh?

Hahahahaha...what a Dork!...Even a Cavalry Officer (whom this will have been based on) wouldn't look that daft!...who the hell needs Jodpurs in a Camel...you are in it...not on it! Have to say m8..you have done a brilliant job!..thats you sorted for any Fancy Dress parties that come along for the next 40 yrs!!!....brilliant! With a French one coming from Lou...I wouldnt be at all surprised if we see Olham getting in on the Act too!!!

Hiya I have made quite a few missions in IL2...but have never even looked at BHaH...and would'nt know how to start. Is it relatively easy?

Got to admire you guys!..... But I can't help thinking you're all 'slightly loopy'

Good job Mr H got his ass kicked then

Haha...dont you just love youtube...full to the brim with nutters like this!

Thats one of the reason's I moved North...best thing I ever did!..I wouldn't go back down South if you paid me!

I think Typhoid has got it bang on! What I would do in the Situation, is make them Enemy Combatants (this is a war on terror after all?) and have them as POW's BUT.... by their actions on 9/11, they would have commited a war crime..therefore they would stand trial by the Military...and subsequently hanged....Job Done! (sigh) If only life were that simple

It's non other than an SE5a in the Shopping Centre RD (I have seen it many times too..Lived in Guildford for Years)

I bet!! Well, If it's any consolation, I sent that to my Muslim Friend..and he just replied "What an Ignorant, weird Twat!"...hahahaha So, OvS..there is hope yet!!!

No Problem at all DerMo. As I have said many times, I have great respect that German's take the time to learn English..when us Brits are too Lazy to learn German