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Vought OS2U-3 Kingfisher rebuilt for CFS2

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Shessi

SOH-CM-2025
Hi Folks,
You know I'm a sucker for a seabird, no matter what flavour it is....;)

Reading MR's wish list, I thought I'd re-build Piglet's OS2U and add a bit more to it.

So added back in some ani's lost in conversion ie. pilot turning head. I've ani'd the pilot cockpit to the cowl flaps (not built in), so you can crack open his canopy a bit to let him have cool air or have it open fully. The rear canopy opens on the canopy command. I've re-modelled the rear obs so he's holding a set of binos, and now swivels on the tailhook command, along with the mg, to a firing position.

So now you can have separate events (just remember to open the rear canopy as the insurance claim would be high! ;0..ha!).

I've also made built the flaperons to work in CFS2, but no spoilerons (which do not work in CFS2 anyway). Subtle sheen and reflective glass..material not that texture lead thang.

Modded the DP for the correct x2 100lb bomb max, and for the rear mg.

I've always loved the Kingfisher (I know, I know, it's a Brit name...), remember the Airfix box-top?...eeeee them were the days lad. And Tim did a beautiful job of the original, so thank you to him..:ernaehrung004:

Testing now.

Cheers

Shessi
 

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Marvelous... as usual...

Can't hardly wait for this one... guess the He 115 keeps floating away... away... away....................................away...
But the additions get better, and better, and better.............
Kudos,
G.
 
Sorry G...I can't help myself...I keep, keep getting distracted......but I did do a bit more on the He115 last week, so it's not all bad news, it's not floated that far.

Re the OS2U, it's really down to Tim for the model, tex etc, I've just tweaked / refreshed it, and as I've said it's icing on the already beautiful cake.

Cheers

Shessi
 
Hi Shessi,

Thanks for doing the conversion on Tim's plane. For us American kids, it was the 1/48 Monogram OS2U Kingfisher kit, one of my favorites!


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Kind regards,

TW
 

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Awesome.

The current conversion is giving me fits. It won't stay on the blasted ship. Hopefully this one will be just what the Doc ordered.
 
Alternative Panel for Piglet's Kingfisher

I love Piglet's OS2U-3, but I'm not crazy about the panel. In Carlton's kff_V2.2 There is a great panel by Casey Priscilla, especially for the OS2U-3. It uses stock gauges, and looks a lot better that the original panel. I have made a few minor modifications, and if anyone wants it. I will send it to them.

'Braveheart (mack)
 
braveheart77521 said:
I love Piglet's OS2U-3, but I'm not crazy about the panel. In Carlton's kff_V2.2 There is a great panel by Casey Priscilla, especially for the OS2U-3. It uses stock gauges, and looks a lot better that the original panel. I have made a few minor modifications, and if anyone wants it. I will send it to them.

'Braveheart (mack)
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Yes, please send it my way:wavey:
 
Shessi said:
Hi Folks,
You know I'm a sucker for a seabird, no matter what flavour it is....;)

Reading MR's wish list, I thought I'd re-build Piglet's OS2U and add a bit more to it.

So added back in some ani's lost in conversion ie. pilot turning head. I've ani'd the pilot cockpit to the cowl flaps (not built in), so you can crack open his canopy a bit to let him have cool air or have it open fully. The rear canopy opens on the canopy command. I've re-modelled the rear obs so he's holding a set of binos, and now swivels on the tailhook command, along with the mg, to a firing position.

So now you can have separate events (just remember to open the rear canopy as the insurance claim would be high! ;0..ha!).

I've also made built the flaperons to work in CFS2, but no spoilerons (which do not work in CFS2 anyway). Subtle sheen and reflective glass..material not that texture lead thang.

Modded the DP for the correct x2 100lb bomb max, and for the rear mg.

I've always loved the Kingfisher (I know, I know, it's a Brit name...), remember the Airfix box-top?...eeeee them were the days lad. And Tim did a beautiful job of the original, so thank you to him..:ernaehrung004:

Testing now.

Cheers

]Man this is great, thank you. I also am a sucker for seaplanes and Kingfisher and any BB and CV based float planes have always fascinated me, which is one reason have included them in my upcoming missions/campaigns.What a unique assignment in naval aviation, especially during WW 2.While not as glamorous as operating fighters etc from the CV's, the played important roles and were face with unique challenges and dangers and some performing great acts of bravery.I always think of the Kingfisher off Truk during Hailstone with downed aircrew straddling the floats etc.
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That looks to be possable. My quick looking says they were US Gray/White.
 
This one too. Just about got the main texture "blank" Still have the floats and others to do.

http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww2/h/947/1/0

I'm unsure about the US Gray/White that is said. I wondering if they mean Blue Gray with a White underside.
 
Panel

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Here is the panel from kff_v1.2 I used as alternative to Piglet's. Thank you for your many requests.

Braveheart
 

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