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Bell 47 (Beta) for FSX Release

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Mikrco

Charter Member
A beta version of my Bell 47 is now available @ fsnorthwest.net. Take her out for a spin and see how she flies.

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Really super model Mike!:applause:

Personal preferences would be slightly lighter canopy and rotor textures (nothing I can't do myself) but although the sound files are great, overall they are quiet and could do with their levels upping.

I forsee quite a few repaints (especially if you do a float version too:jump:)

bell47-3.jpg


bell47-2.jpg


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Roger said:
Really super model Mike!:applause:

Personal preferences would be slightly lighter canopy and rotor textures (nothing I can't do myself) but although the sound files are great, overall they are quiet and could do with their levels upping.

I forsee quite a few repaints (especially if you do a float version too:jump:)
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Oh yes-there will be a float version. I lighten the canopy glass as well.:wavey:

bell47float.jpg
 
Hmmm... it isn't a G4.

I trained, worked and even got some "you have" hours on the Bell 47 G4 (British Army) so anything I pose as a critique here is merely questioning. I don't have the knowledge of other versions.


  • The tail rotor drive shaft bearing holders appear too "beefy"
  • We had metal "cup" cradles for the tanks that came up each side roughly half way
  • There was a radio "platform" on the rear boom just aft of the join
  • The seat cushions look too short - my feel is that they came up to shoulder height
  • The skid posts we had were longer
  • The Brit G4s were turbo-charged
  • There was a bolt on anti vibration weight on the tail rotor guard. Lead. 2 Screws. Sat on the top of the tube at the lowest point of the curve
  • The tubular steel bits look a tad too chunky and the landing gear cross tubes uneven lengths
  • The instrument panel appears "lacking" in instruments, switches and knobs
Like I say - no ill intent meant, it's just me being used to another version. Actually I like the looks and this could go a long way.

A couple of links where you can see what I mean:

http://www.army.mod.uk/aviation/7358.aspx

http://www.highlandhelicopters.net/images/N48217_5.jpg
 
Well I like it, to my archaic mind, it is what a helicopter should look like lol.
What is the interesting real estate you are flying over in the second and third pics, looks an interesting airfield.
 
Naismith said:
Well I like it, to my archaic mind, it is what a helicopter should look like lol.
What is the interesting real estate you are flying over in the second and third pics, looks an interesting airfield.
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Looks like Bill Womack's beautiful Plum Island to me ...

Mike :wiggle:
 
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