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JF Meteor released

Meteor service pack released.

Hello All. I am pleased to say that we have released an updated version of the Meteor and it is available from our site now. www.justflight.com Please un-install your current install and install the re-downloaded version to see the changes. Here is a list of items addressed:• Interior nacelle main spar and engine details now black.• Denser, darker glass on camera windows for the FR.9 models.• Black detailing in camera bay.• Paint correction on airbrakes for VZ467 aircraft.• Smaller navigation lights all models.• Increased ambient occlusion shadow on wheel mudguards.ThanksAlex FordJust Flight Ltd.
 
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ATB
DaveB:)
 
I run fairly high contrast on my monitor so I needed a little help in the vc to see gauges and switches so I added this line to the aircraft.cfg:

[LIGHTS]
//Types: 1=beacon, 2=strobe, 3=navigation, 4=cockpit
light.0 = 4, 9.180, 0.0, 2.720, fx_vclight
 
Roger said:
I run fairly high contrast on my monitor so I needed a little help in the vc to see gauges and switches so I added this line to the aircraft.cfg:

[LIGHTS]
//Types: 1=beacon, 2=strobe, 3=navigation, 4=cockpit
light.0 = 4, 9.180, 0.0, 2.720, fx_vclight
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Thanks. I'll give it a try. Had the same problem seeing various switches and needed some vc flood lighting.
 
Picked up the Service Pack for the Meteor this morning and was pleasantly surprised with one of the changes. With all the discussion about the engine nacelle interiors I was dreading an all black interior of the nacelles but was happy to see only the main spar was a metallic burnt black. However I feel that the engine parts are too dark and you cannot make out the engine parts. Overall the changes made in the Service Pack were good but I was disappointed with the engine nacelle interiors. Feel it was a little overdone. JMHO.
 
I am truly grateful for the efforts and work that has gone into this aircraft. Thank you very much to all involved.

However, I believe in the VC position, the "view point" is to low in this aircraft. Now this raises another issue....when I go to amend my view point (higher and a little forward) the gun site ring on the HUD moves out of frame.

Other than that she is nice.

Cheers,


p.s. The RAAF paint A77-17 is incorrect! "Bowl Em Over" was actually A77-207 flown by Pilot Officer Geoff Collins.
 
AussieMan said:
Picked up the Service Pack for the Meteor this morning and was pleasantly surprised with one of the changes. With all the discussion about the engine nacelle interiors I was dreading an all black interior of the nacelles but was happy to see only the main spar was a metallic burnt black. However I feel that the engine parts are too dark and you cannot make out the engine parts. Overall the changes made in the Service Pack were good but I was disappointed with the engine nacelle interiors. Feel it was a little overdone. JMHO.
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Pat..
Look around the web and see how many shots you can find where you can actually see what's down the nacelle. I've found one. It's an air to air shot taken slightly off centre and the Meteor (it's an F8 too) is flying pretty much bang into the sun in the climb. Under these circumstances.. you would be able to see the proverbial black cat in a coal house!! Honestly.. it IS rather dark inside;)
ATB
DaveB:)
 
WRT the views expressed in previous posts, remember that what one sees and what one perceives are two different things. To illustrate, it is estimated only 10% of what we perceive is actually seen by our eyes... the other 90% is interpolated and extrapolated by our brains! This is a scary thought when driving down the highway, surrounded by other drivers who are also only seeing 10% of the world around them! The same logic applies to witness statements from crime scenes and intelligence analysis... worrying indeed! The relevance here is that what one person sees and perceives of a real Meteor engine intake and sees and perceives in a rendered 3D model of a Meteor will not be the same, let alone the same as another individual. This would certainly apply to shade and brightness... and don't even get me started on "colour", whatever that is!! I'm not taking any sides here (and I don't even own the AH & JF Meteor!), merely raising awareness...
 
Airtrooper said:
WRT the views expressed in previous posts, remember that what one sees and what one perceives are two different things...
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...and with age, we rely more on experience to work out what we're seeing, sometimes leading to surprising initial impressions when encountering the unexpected. I'll just leave that with you and ask if someone can pass the Horlicks, thanks.

Fine model, Martyn et al, mighty fine!
 
Airtrooper said:
Could you post a screenshot?

Does anyone else see the same using a TrackIR?
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I do not use "Track IR" but here are the two screen shots of what I mean....

Standard "view point". Gun sight ring can be seen...
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When I move my "view point" to which I think is correct...and matches the pilots head height from out side shots. You can only just see the bottom of the gun sight ring.
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Cheers,
Tim.
 
That how a collimated gunsight is supposed to work. Your head is a bit too high on the second one so naturally your eye point is out of the line of sight.
 
Hairyspin and Dimus....!?

You have missed my point! Like I stated before....I feel that the seat height/View Point is to low in this aircraft. To me it does does not match the view height of the pilot modelled in the exterior view nor does it with any other photo of a Meteor with a pilot in it.

I am not looking for a fix or to open up a can of worms. I just wanted to state that -in my opinion- the interior "view point" looks incorrect. NOW...I am just going to have to live with this because clearly the collimated gun sight can not be adjusted to suit varying seat heights.

I am truly chuffed with this add on and have been eagerly awaiting for its release! Its only a small gripe from me that the view point is a little to low.

So in conclusion the best way around this is to not use the gun sight at all. SIMPLE!

Case closed!
 
No Problem Timmy! I believe that quite often pilots had to crouch a bit to aim when firing the guns. I have tested many addons like the MV F-100D, F-4E and the Simworks F-4E and in all those you have to lower your viewpoint to be able to see the sight pipper. Multiple viewpoints are often offered, one for focusing on the panel-gunsight and another, more elevated to serve better when taking off or landing.
 
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