Whaaaat? An RV-8 with a nose wheel? That's just crazy talk, everyone knows that a proper RV-8 has a tailwheel... of course, I'm a bit biased since I built/fly a taildragger -8.
Don't worry, both the RV-8 and RV-8A are being covered... :salute:
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Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.
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Don't worry, both the RV-8 and RV-8A are being covered... :salute:
Piglet
You keep this up and I will be forced to trade my kidney for a computer that will run FSX properly....your work is slowly but surely drawing me toward the Dark Side. I have enjoyed your work in CFS2 and FS9....all great stuff....but they pale in comparison to what you are doing in FSX. How much of that is increased skill/talent on your part and how much is thanks to FSX allowing you a richer environment in which to wield your talents....doesn't really matter which...but clearly FSX agrees with your modeling and texturing skills.
OBIO
You keep this up and I will be forced to trade my kidney for a computer that will run FSX properly....your work is slowly but surely drawing me toward the Dark Side. I have enjoyed your work in CFS2 and FS9....all great stuff....but they pale in comparison to what you are doing in FSX. How much of that is increased skill/talent on your part and how much is thanks to FSX allowing you a richer environment in which to wield your talents....doesn't really matter which...but clearly FSX agrees with your modeling and texturing skills.
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tigisfat
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Lol, if you really want, I'll ask. :salute:
That's one interesting aircraft Mr. Piglet. Looks great!
Never forget the treats, Padiwan!
The English labels are a "What if?" If the Air intel Unit had test flown the plane, and had labeled the critical controls and devices. Since the Shinden flew at war's end, a former IJN pilot was "hired" to fly her. Lucky guy!
As for RV's with nose wheels, are you crazy?!?!
skyhawka4m
Charter Member
Are you referring to the BAYTOWER plane? I haven't seen any movement on that site for many months and was really looking forward to it.
And how can you not like the RV-10 with nose gear?
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skyhawka4m
Charter Member
Kiwikat is making an RV-8 (some update pics would be great)..must say that RV-10 looks very nice and looks a bit like a Grumman Tiger (the 70/80s GA variety)
The Baytower RV seems to be dead which is a pity since it was looking very nice and almost finished.
...but this thread suppose to be about a Japanese ww2 fighter not an American Homebuilt
The Baytower RV seems to be dead which is a pity since it was looking very nice and almost finished.
...but this thread suppose to be about a Japanese ww2 fighter not an American Homebuilt
Baytower was doing a RV-7.
And I'm not making a RV-8. My talents end at the occasional repaint lol. And about the -10... hmmmmmmmmmmmmm :costum:
I hope the person who is making the -8 can show previews sometime s**n.
/hijack This is Piglet's thread. Please make another thread about the RV-8 if you wish to talk about it. :salute:
skyhawka4m
Charter Member
Sorry...didn't mean to get the thread off topic....I am truly dying for anything new from Tim and this latest one looks awesome! :salute:
Hurricane91
SOH-CM-2026
An excellent reference to the Kyushu J7W1 is Famous Airplanes Of The World,No.102. Bunrin-Do Publishing, 1978*. The text is in Japanese but the photos and drawings are priceless to any aviation enthusiast. The photo shows the installation of the Mitubishi 18 cylinder engine with the cowling panels removed. The accessories gearbox with twin superchargers is to the front of the aircraft on the left. The entire engine, extension shaft and propeller are attached to the three wing spars with a steel tube structure. It seems likely that access to the lower cylinder spark plugs inspired countless automotive engineers.
*Out of print but occasionaly shows up on e-Bay.
*Out of print but occasionaly shows up on e-Bay.
Sundog
SOH-CM-2026
Canards aren't stall proof unless they're specifically designed for that, such as the Rutan Canards. I've yet to come across any information that would indicate the Shinden was stall proof. Just FYI.
Regardless, I'm looking forward to this as much as you are.