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Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.
CaptainSim B-52 Exterior model released
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deathfromafar
Charter Member
I bought it finally and the only reason I did was because of the VC now being made. I like this model overall. Christofer's Real Deal TF-33 sounds are quite correct so I use them. I'm not sure who has mentioned this before so I am going to point out what I found wrong. First two things that are glaring are the Main Gear steering. Alphasim's old model didn't model this correctly either. KBT did fairly well on their old freeware model so I suppose it can be done in FSX. No drag chute. These two things should be corrected. The flight model seems okay but I am wondering about the final approach speed light on fuel with full flaps. Stall speed with full flaps in the config shows 112Kias. I am coming in at about 108 and landing at 99Kias. That can't be right. The last item is a relatively minor fix. The Main Gear and Drag Chute are fairly major items to change. Anyhow, $13 so far in the "kit build" fs model isn't bad. Can't wait to patch in the upcoming VC.
jankees
SOH-CM-2026
Blue? Maybe, but not according to this image which I used for information.
Other Barksdale B-52's do seem to have a blue stripe on the tail, like this one , and one of the other paints I did, the Mad Bolshevik.
I can't just go and have a look, so I depend on images I find, but perhaps someelse has a better pic of the 'Belle?
BTW, I also notice different markings/numbers on the tail in my paint and pic and your model, perhaps these things change over time?
Other Barksdale B-52's do seem to have a blue stripe on the tail, like this one , and one of the other paints I did, the Mad Bolshevik.
I can't just go and have a look, so I depend on images I find, but perhaps someelse has a better pic of the 'Belle?
BTW, I also notice different markings/numbers on the tail in my paint and pic and your model, perhaps these things change over time?
Over time the Belle or any other aircraft can be assigned to different squadrons. So the fin flash can be red, yellow or blue depending on point in time. After a trip to the depot for mods and maintenance she comes back with a new paint and no squadron marking, I think. That is applied once her squadron assignment is decided. I have noticed in recent years, all B52s I have seen, are carrying nose art on both sides. Every time I see one at Nellis I have to go look.
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tigisfat
Guest
From Captainsim or milviz?
krazycolin
Banned
Dynamic? Wazzat?
As far as release date goes... well.. it's ready when it's ready. Which means, not yet but soon(ish).
I can tell you this much: Darrell is working like a crazy man to get it just right!
kc
As far as release date goes... well.. it's ready when it's ready. Which means, not yet but soon(ish).
I can tell you this much: Darrell is working like a crazy man to get it just right!
kc
That's my poor English for fully modeled, not just switches & knobs for show.
krazycolin
Banned
It will not be fully functional in terms of systems. If it were, it would cost upwards of 50 bucks PLUS it would take years. we're keeping it simple and working within the constraints of FSX defaults for the most part.
Sorry about this but it's the way of things.
kc
Sorry about this but it's the way of things.
kc
I only jumped out the 2nd floor window twice last night 
Seriously though, she's coming along just fine, may post some pics this weekend, but no promises on that just yet
...that is if this darn snow will stop falling and quick knocking the power out:mixedsmi:
Odie
Charter Member
No apologies needed, KC ! You're making a good model better and everyone's work is very much appreciated!
