Just Flight F4F Wildcat

[PRB]

Here:

http://www.justflight.com/product.asp?pid=548

WhooHoo!

:salute:

 

[Cag40Navy]

Sweet! but i think i wait for the Vertigo F4F then i will buy both.

 

[tracyq144]

From the description: "and can be catapulted". Is this historically correct?

Not being a "rivet counter", just asking.

 

[Wulf190]

Some used catapults from escort ships and jeep carriers I think. Similar to what the British did with their 'expendable' sea hurricanes.

From the description: "and can be catapulted". Is this historically correct?

Not being a "rivet counter", just asking.

 

[jim]

LOOKS PRETTY GOOD!

 

[gajit]

Sweet! but i think i wait for the Vertigo F4F then i will buy both.

Yes - I like Vertigo's way of texturing etc

 

[BOOM]

I'd love to see some users screens!

 

[gradyhappyg]

Here you go some screenies. Buzzing the fleet.

 

[bazzar]

From the description: "and can be catapulted". Is this historically correct?

Not being a "rivet counter", just asking.

Technically, the Wildcat should be launched conventionally from a period carrier. We've added catapult gear (invisible) to make use of the modern Acceleratio carrier's cats if you wish.

 

[PRB]

Nice plane!

 

[crashaz]

Nice work Baz! First thing I am grabbing on payday!:salute:

As for who is coming out with what and when... if they are WW2 warbirds I am buying unless it's from Abacus LOL!

Now who is going to get that Japanese Zero out huh?? 4 years into FSX and we have not seen one of the most famous warbirds get it's treatment.

 

[bazzar]

watch this space...

 

[crashaz]

Wildcat released.... can't have one without the other. They go together like Peanut Butter and Jelly.

Will be watching!

 

[mfitch]

From the description: "and can be catapulted". Is this historically correct?

Not being a "rivet counter", just asking.

Wulf190 is correct. In the U.S. Navy (I have no info on the British), Wildcats did not need catapults even on escort carriers. However, they were designed with the necessary equipment, and they were required to practice catapults. They (at least on one ship) referred to the catapult as the "turkey shooter" and complained about being forced to use it. My paternal grandfather served on an escort carrier, and I have accounts from his ship (U.S.S. Gambier Bay, loved seeing it in your pictures gradyhappyg).

I plan to pick up a Wildcat sometime, but money is being spent on flight lessons (non-simulated) right now.

 

[fliger747]

Most of the later war escort carrier fighters were probably FM2's rather than F4F's. A little more power, taller rudder etc. The "Wilder Wildcat". It was fairly common to catapult Avengers and Corsairs from the "Jeep Carriers" as a larger combat load could be carried, at the expense of slower launch cycle.

Good luck with the flight training! Just returned from a six day float flying/camping trip North of the Denali Hwy in my Supercub. Alaska's a great place to fly!

Cheers: T

 

[PRB]

Peanutbutter and jelly!! I used Formation Setup for this, but that program somtimes makes the AI plane go 300 knots, even though you told it to go 150, so I had a heck of a time catching this Zero in the F4F!

 

[crashaz]

Sheesh... we really need another game engine dont we fellas? One that ends up with that Zeke in a flaming ball heading towards the ocean!

I really need to get the Val inside and have a look at what work is needed to get her in FSX.

Thanks for the pics PRB!!

 

[jankees]

Fun bird!

I like the gun effects:

especially in the dark:

any chance of a paintkit?

 

[crashaz]

Most definitely... a paint kit! My first wish would be O'Hare or Thatch!

 

[bazzar]

There already is a paintkit guys.

O'Hare (15) is already in the texture list.