Southside Bucky

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Terrific stuff, Peter! Once you've released these Bomber FM's, IMO the game will be at its absolute peak of development since its release nearly three years ago now. I don't wanna put you to any extra trouble, but is there any chance you could include a Bristol F2b DATA.INI both with and without the overwing Lewis?...I never could get my head 'round how to do that "My dummy station" thing... Whatever, thanks very much again for your considerable efforts. Bucky

Well, it just so happens I'm wearing mine... I still can't get over how fast you produced this...Absolutely amazing! Many thanks.

Most excellent, Geezer...Very realistic! He's almost an exact replica of the little 1/72 scale gunner that came with the Airfix, Roland C.II model kit I built when I was a kid. Well done, mate! Bucky

Hi guys. Just to say that in terms of historical accuracy, you wouldn't have to make as much room for the Staaken's as you would for Gotha's. Staaken's were used in small numbers, usually two or three per mission. Gotha's were utilised in much greater numbers...Anything from four, up to 25 or so. Regards. Bucky

If you wanna do it pronto, upload 'em to one of those free image hosting sites and give us the link.

Magnificent!...This looks like the terrain we've all been waiting for! Please be quick planting those trees Jan! :yes: Bucky

Here's something you don't see every day: http://users.telenet.be/geert.woussen/mora...arasol%20L.html

Ask TK over at the ThirdWire forum...He'll put you straight, for sure. Regards. Bucky

Excellent work Peter! Your continuous support for all the third party add-on a/c is what makes this game a cut above IMO! More power to you. Bucky

Most excellent, Quack...Got any in flight shots? Now you're something of an expert on Dr.I colour schemes, I'll bet it's really tempting to repaint it, or correct the slight inaccuracies, eh? I've got a large Triplane kit myself, although I haven't built it yet...Maybe when I retire?: It's the Hasegawa 1/8 scale 'Museum Model', which shows all the internal structure. Here's an official Hasegawa promo photo: http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_ma.../fokker-18m.jpg

Don't think so...I'd go for the standard finish with sky blue cowlings etc. The rear fuselage was silver up to the coloured fuselage bands. Don't know about the cowlings, but I reckon most would've had the factory olive cowl. Dunno,...probably not. Not much help, eh?

Yeah, photo's of DrI's from some Jasta's are almost non existent, but you have done Udet's Jasta 4 machine, and Mai's from J5, so as far as I'm concerned you've done what you can. I suppose you could do semi-conjectural versions of J4 & J5. Greg VanWyngarden, in 'Fokker Dr.I aces of WW1', states that Jasta 4 Triplanes probably had pale blue cowlings, wheel covers and (possibly) tailplanes. Jasta 5 probably had red cowlings struts and wheel covers, with light green tails and rear fuselage. Jasta 4 & 5 both received their "hand-me-down" (from Jasta's 6 & 11) Triplanes in late April/early May, so only the late 'Balkankreuz' type cross would be applicable.

If you want, I'll see what Jasta 32 pics or documentation I've got and send it over.

It's another winner Laton...A real beauty! The FM feels good to me: Quite heavy, slowish in the turn and not too fast, just as I imagine the sturdy Hannover would probably have handled. Regarding the rear gunner: Personally, I don't like to see their legs poking through the fuselage. Quick question: I was wondering if you're gonna leave the fuselage grey, or are you going to replicate the 'painted lozenge' effect? Whatever, thanks very much for producing another fantastic model! Bucky

Nice work there Quack...Really like the blue outline on the tail! So, you've now produced Dr.I skins for Jasta's: 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 26 & 27. I think that leaves only Jasta's: 32B, 34B & 36 for the complete set!

Yeah, I'm using both too. FWIW, I haven't seen any difference in the 'fuller clouds' mod when using the 'ParticleSystem.ini' from Laton's new 'smoke effects'. Regards. Bucky

Hey Jarkko!...Great choice man! And Geezer...That's really excellent modelling. Well done mate!

Laton, you're THE MAN!...A Hannover was gonna be my first choice if I won the screenshot competition! How d'you produce 'em so fast? You must have a team working for you, surely? Amazing stuff...Really!

You could win your own screenshot competition with that Camel rear view picture, Laton! :yes: Oh, BTW...I'm just not having it that those clouds are stock, like you told me a few weeks ago! Excellent work, as ever! Bucky

Hey, guys! Good info, straight from the horses mouth...Not that I'm calling TK a horse, you understand! http://bbs.thirdwire.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=6429 Personally, I think the German "single-seater" will be the Pfalz D.III. Bucky

Okay, thanks anyway...I'll do it the only way I know how: It's a nice idea, Laton...So I'll go first then shall I? Using your Morane Saulnier Type L, here's my depiction of the events at 2:15am, on 7th June, 1915. It depicts the final moments of the German airship LZ37. Sub-Lt. R.A.J. Warneford, in his MS Type L, serial No.3253, makes his final approach before dropping six bombs on the ill fated Zeppelin, LZ37. The Airship exploded and fell over Ghent, in Belgium. It was the first Zeppelin destroyed during WW1, and for this action, Warneford was awarded the Victoria Cross. Let your eyes adjust to the darkness! http://flickcabin.com/public/view/full/29055 Bucky

Love to participate, but I'm having trouble adding screenshots to my posts. There 'aint no instructions in the FAQ either...Can someone run me through the process please? Thanks in advance. Bucky

I'm running out of superlatives to describe your work, Laton, so I'll just say, yet again; UTTERLY BRILLIANT! Having just taken her for a quick spin, I was very impressed with the cockpit...Loved the Italian worded instrumentation, the gun sight and the nicely detailed Vickers. The upper wing, viewed from the cockpit is excellently detailed too. Very well done, mate. Just as a pointer, and not a criticism in any way; I noticed the "X" rigging of the far left interplane struts are not secured at the bottom...Could be quite dangerous in a steep dive! :yes: Also, regarding the FM, d'you think it might be a tad too manoeuvrable ATM? I realise of course that FM's are not your speciality, but I thought you might like an opinion? Can't wait to hear what your next one's gonna be! (The game seems light on German two seaters, so how about a Hannover CL.III, or an Albatros C.III? ) Thanks again, and all the best. Bucky

Hi Quack. When you say; Phonix, I'm assuming you mean the Phonix built Hansa-Brandenburg D.I? I don't think they would've met in combat. The S.V.A.5 didn't go into service until January '18, and I think the H-B D.I had been withdrawn by then. It probably did see combat against the Phonix D.I/D.II though. This is a Phonix D.I. Kinda similar, but different: http://www.mac.distribution.cz/files/72035a.jpg Bucky