I have both of your planes and will be buying the F-35 also . And will be looking forward to the future products .
Would it be to much to ask for a couple of screens of it on the runway or apron with wheels down . Thanks
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Few F-35 screenshots...
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I have both of your planes and will be buying the F-35 also . And will be looking forward to the future products .
Would it be to much to ask for a couple of screens of it on the runway or apron with wheels down . Thanks
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Z-DarthVader
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Yep, I concur!! Dino, being modest obviously is a huge quality, but the widespread acclaim you got for your freeware releases also tells a story here.
Keep up the good work, and prepare for widespread financial support for your products!!
DV
Dave Torkington
Charter Member
Dino,
I'm sure, like others, I find there are few FSX aircraft that keep my attention for long... I tend to move on as the next beauty arrives! But your Goshawk has my name on it... It's easily become one of my top five aircraft in FSX - and freeware at that.
Keep up the good work - the F-35 price is definately right at 10 - 15 Euros!
Dave.
p.s. I can imagine the work involved in making a 'C' version, but I'd still like one :ernae:
I'm sure, like others, I find there are few FSX aircraft that keep my attention for long... I tend to move on as the next beauty arrives! But your Goshawk has my name on it... It's easily become one of my top five aircraft in FSX - and freeware at that.
Keep up the good work - the F-35 price is definately right at 10 - 15 Euros!
Dave.
p.s. I can imagine the work involved in making a 'C' version, but I'd still like one :ernae:
strykerpsg
SOH-CM-2023
I also echo Dave's sentiments. In thought, I am actually suprised with your naval theme of T-45 and F-14, that you didn't pursue the F-35C. Anyway, as stated, will be purchasing as soon as it's available.
Matt
Dino Cattaneo
Charter Member
Again, thanks a lot for your appreciation.
I'd love to make the F-35B and C...if just had the time! While the F-35A is a good starting point, the other versions are significantly different (much more than what it was advertised / desired at the beginning of the JSF program). From the modeling standpoint, the F-35B would be easier to make: while it is more complex and has many moving parts, the modifications would be confined to few areas. The F-35C has a totally different, and much wider, wing which it is difficult to attach to the existing model (by the way, the first F-35C prototype made its first flight just few days ago: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/news/press_releases/2010/0607aero-f-35c-firstflight.html )
As for the new T-45 and F-14... I've already did some preliminary work on both, and they look very promising - significantly better than the current versions.
@XLR8 - this is the only screen I have at hand... but it is from a slightly older build.
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I'd love to make the F-35B and C...if just had the time! While the F-35A is a good starting point, the other versions are significantly different (much more than what it was advertised / desired at the beginning of the JSF program). From the modeling standpoint, the F-35B would be easier to make: while it is more complex and has many moving parts, the modifications would be confined to few areas. The F-35C has a totally different, and much wider, wing which it is difficult to attach to the existing model (by the way, the first F-35C prototype made its first flight just few days ago: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/news/press_releases/2010/0607aero-f-35c-firstflight.html )
As for the new T-45 and F-14... I've already did some preliminary work on both, and they look very promising - significantly better than the current versions.
@XLR8 - this is the only screen I have at hand... but it is from a slightly older build.
View attachment 9966
Sundog
SOH-CM-2025
Not only does the F-35C have a bigger wing, it has bigger vertical and horizontal tails, a stronger (bigger?) tail hook and housing, different nose landing gear, and it also looks like the canopy is re-contoured to allow the pilot to have a higher seating position for better over the nose visibility.
F-35C first flight pics
Dino Cattaneo
Charter Member
@ Sundog
Yes, you are right - I was only mentioning the wings are they are the item that makes it difficult to convert my 3d model into the F-35C.
To complete the list, the F-35C has also, of course, a refuel probe (instead of the receptacle) like the F-35B and, afaik, it is the only model in which the APU exhaust is on the top surfaces (same location of the AA-1 model, while it has been moved on the bottom for F-35A and B) - I think that was requested by the Navy for crew safety concerns.
Also, of course, wings are foldable and have spoilers. And yes, the tailhook is bigger and stronger (and has bigger bulge and different door design).
For the record, afaik, the Navy version has also different materials distribution and thicker billets - it has, in general, a stronger structure - the obvious reasons.
Not so sure about the canopy, though, as the drawings I have show the same canopy design of the F-35A (and is different from the F-35B). But then again the drawings may be outdated...and the project is surely evolving.
So...a pretty long list of differences. For the modeling perspective, the wing is a difficult one - the others are time consuming, but not that hard.
In any case, I need to complete the "boring" (meaning not suitable for Javier Fernandez's carrier) version first
EDIT: I forgot the absence of the internal gun (which is also true for the F-35B)...
Yes, you are right - I was only mentioning the wings are they are the item that makes it difficult to convert my 3d model into the F-35C.
To complete the list, the F-35C has also, of course, a refuel probe (instead of the receptacle) like the F-35B and, afaik, it is the only model in which the APU exhaust is on the top surfaces (same location of the AA-1 model, while it has been moved on the bottom for F-35A and B) - I think that was requested by the Navy for crew safety concerns.
Also, of course, wings are foldable and have spoilers. And yes, the tailhook is bigger and stronger (and has bigger bulge and different door design).
For the record, afaik, the Navy version has also different materials distribution and thicker billets - it has, in general, a stronger structure - the obvious reasons.
Not so sure about the canopy, though, as the drawings I have show the same canopy design of the F-35A (and is different from the F-35B). But then again the drawings may be outdated...and the project is surely evolving.
So...a pretty long list of differences. For the modeling perspective, the wing is a difficult one - the others are time consuming, but not that hard.
In any case, I need to complete the "boring" (meaning not suitable for Javier Fernandez's carrier) version first
EDIT: I forgot the absence of the internal gun (which is also true for the F-35B)...
Dino thank you so very much for the screen . I looks just absolutely wonderful . I watched the F-35 C do its flight ,just a wonderfully sight,I also watched the A and B fights as well .
Keep up the great work,and can hardly wait for its release .
PS I have a brand new credit card for this bird .
Sundog
SOH-CM-2025
@ Sundog
Yes, you are right - I was only mentioning the wings are they are the item that makes it difficult to convert my 3d model into the F-35C.
To complete the list, the F-35C has also, of course, a refuel probe (instead of the receptacle) like the F-35B and, afaik, it is the only model in which the APU exhaust is on the top surfaces (same location of the AA-1 model, while it has been moved on the bottom for F-35A and B) - I think that was requested by the Navy for crew safety concerns.
Also, of course, wings are foldable and have spoilers. And yes, the tailhook is bigger and stronger (and has bigger bulge and different door design).
For the record, afaik, the Navy version has also different materials distribution and thicker billets - it has, in general, a stronger structure - the obvious reasons.
Not so sure about the canopy, though, as the drawings I have show the same canopy design of the F-35A (and is different from the F-35B). But then again the drawings may be outdated...and the project is surely evolving.
So...a pretty long list of differences. For the modeling perspective, the wing is a difficult one - the others are time consuming, but not that hard.
In any case, I need to complete the "boring" (meaning not suitable for Javier Fernandez's carrier) version first
EDIT: I forgot the absence of the internal gun (which is also true for the F-35B)...
Yeah, I have the same pics you're referring to, it's just we were going through the new flight pics at another forum and it just looked to us like the canopy had a little more peak or bulge at the top compared to the other variants that isn't shown in the drawings.
None the less, I'm greatly looking forward to your F-35A, and it gets here when it get's here. I hope you're getting settled into your new place and enjoying it.:ernae:
Dino Cattaneo
Charter Member
RELEASE DATE - TBD (thanks to Telecom Italia)...
Unfortunately, I have to delay once again the release of the F-35.
The plane is ready (although I am using this extra time to add features) BUT I cannot release it as I do not have home Internet connection (so that it is impossible for me to provide support).
I've been struggling with the phone company for 3 weeks now (that is since I've moved to my new home) - but so far internet never worked correctly. And in the past few days it did not work at all.
I hope this will be fixed soon... but I really can't tell when.
Unfortunately, I have to delay once again the release of the F-35.
The plane is ready (although I am using this extra time to add features) BUT I cannot release it as I do not have home Internet connection (so that it is impossible for me to provide support).
I've been struggling with the phone company for 3 weeks now (that is since I've moved to my new home) - but so far internet never worked correctly. And in the past few days it did not work at all.
I hope this will be fixed soon... but I really can't tell when.
strykerpsg
SOH-CM-2023
Dino, thanks for the update and please know that while we've been anxiously awaiting your release, not gonna send the dogs of war out to hunt you down for some delayed release date. It looks great and very much looking forward to flying her around.
Matt
Sundog
SOH-CM-2025
Good luck getting your internet problems sorted out. That is always quite annoying, especially when it's a system that you rely on so much.
falcon409
SOH-CM-2025
Exactly, I am very anxious to have this beauty as are many others and it never fails that just when everything is coming together some unforeseen circumstance raises it's ugly head and brings things to a screeching halt. Not much you can do to control this one Dino. . .just be bolstered by the knowledge that when it is finally released, all you fans world-wide will be knocking on your door, lol.:salute:
Dino Cattaneo
Charter Member
UPDATE: seems that the wiring in my new home is damaged and needs to be replaced...which may take a while as it is an aparment in an old historical building... but at least I had some feedback from the telecom company...
In the meantime, some more screenshots - operational F-35 in USAF colors (based on plastic models and presentations)...
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In the meantime, some more screenshots - operational F-35 in USAF colors (based on plastic models and presentations)...
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peter12213
FSX Acceleration!
Dino, just a question of load outs will it have the JSOW bombs too as well as the JDAM and CBU's? also are those actual seperate models or have you done it like your tomcat where you can add them yourself?
Dino Cattaneo
Charter Member
They are separate 3d models... in order to minimize the size of the MDL, which is high-detail / high-polycount (by FSX SDK standard).
At present there are 5 different 3d models:
F-35 AA-1 (with proper livery) initial prototype
F-35 AF-1 (with proper livery) weight optimized prototype (features all the modifications from AA-1 I know of)
F-35A (similar to AF-1 but with actual EOTS modeled and without nose probe)
F-35A with external JDAMs + Sidewinder
F-35A with extrernal CBUs + Sidewinders
F-35A model will have both an USAF livery and a "flat" dark grey livery for repainters.
Thundebirds is in the works but there are major difficulties due to the texture UVW placement...and I am not sure it is doable.
At present there are 5 different 3d models:
F-35 AA-1 (with proper livery) initial prototype
F-35 AF-1 (with proper livery) weight optimized prototype (features all the modifications from AA-1 I know of)
F-35A (similar to AF-1 but with actual EOTS modeled and without nose probe)
F-35A with external JDAMs + Sidewinder
F-35A with extrernal CBUs + Sidewinders
F-35A model will have both an USAF livery and a "flat" dark grey livery for repainters.
Thundebirds is in the works but there are major difficulties due to the texture UVW placement...and I am not sure it is doable.