Geezer

Some time ago, LloydNB suggested an intruder version with wheel spats removed. He recently tested the prototype and found the tail wheel sunk into the ground. A quick revision to the data file fixed the problem...it should get released in the near future, along with the 1930s bomb pack. Thanks for the suggestion! I don't have time or motivation to make elaborate cockpits anymore, so I'll look into using Stary's stuff.

Has anyone ever fooled around with vertical bomb stowage? At a minimum, it looks like a new animation would be required? Any other observations, or speculation on how to set up the bomb files?

Got the late-war intruder version working ingame.

Thanks. With that kind of encouragement, I guess I'll have to work on it more often? Understand, what you see right now is just the start of the ingame development process.

Thanks Wrench, and special thanks to KJakker for his prompt reply. His new files were waiting when I got up this morning - mucho thank yous! I sent the new stuff off to a few guys for testing, and also modified the CR42 landing gear to make a VERY late war version. It doesn't fit in with my 1940 theme, but what the hell...

While most of my bomb sizes are "normal", two of them are unusual. Obsolete Gauntlets and CR32s were still employed as ground attack machines, and they carried smaller bombs than usual.

Thanks, guys. I've been in contact with KJakker and sent him some excellent refs that LloydNB tracked down - I had forgotten about them until just now. I'm putting together the package of LODs and art and will pass it on later tonight or first thing tomorrow.

Thanks! Will do.

The Gladiator effort is progressing well - the MK1 should be ready in about a week, followed by the MK2 and Sea Gladiator shortly thereafter. We are also devoting some time to upgrading the CR42. Initial releases will be for FE2, followed by releases for SF2 at a later date. Release of the late-war CR42, equipped with bomb racks, requires release of the 1930s bomb pack I have developed. The LODs and art are done, but each bomb requires a data file and none of us have time to do the research and make the files. Is anyone out there interested in helping with this upgrade to FE2 and SF2? If so, speak up and we'll work something out.

Spent most of the morning grinding my way through the Gladiator LODs. They're done and a package is off to the guys for testing. So, I then did something enjoyable and got the A-12 flying ingame. Its still EXTREMELY rough, but looks like it will work.