FR P-40N: More screenshots from John Terrell

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mike_cyul

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As beta tester John has been extremely kind and sent yet more screenshots of the upcoming P-40N, taken in his inimitable style, I have to share them!

(For more by John, see the recent thread here )

The package itself is coming along well, the release version of the flight dynamics is here (thanks to Bernt, aided by Greg), the Manual is 80% done, and just one or two small items to tweak in the models. Shouldn't be long (touch wood).

Mike



Burma Banshee, with Bendix navigation equipment:

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45TH FS, in their home-brewed Pacific coral island scheme:

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Training, Napier Field, Alabama:

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China CACW :

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Brazil FAB:

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Russia lend-lease:

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RAAF:

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RCAF:

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Yes indeedo ! only for 40s and over :icon_lol: <input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setTimeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">
 
I had no idea there would be so many in the release. Excellent work Mike and nice pics John.
 
Wow they are good. Looks like there wont be much need to do many repaints as all the ones I would want are there!

Any up to date VC screenshots please?
 
That looks beautiful! Paint selection and quality is truly top notch! It is nice to hear that release date nears :salute:
 
What has been shown thus-far is still just a fraction of the total amount of models and paint schemes. As I've related to Mike, this product is everything I've ever hoped for, and more, in a Warhawk for flight sim (as a reminder, P-40B/C's were Tomahawks, D & E's were Kittyhawks, and from the F on down they were called Warhawks). The external visuals are as accurate as they are stunning - I've found myself just enjoying looking at the lines of the model in the sim. The internal models are full of variations, from one specific variant of the P-40N to the next - the most striking is to sit in the cockpit of the early P-40N-1 (early 'birdcage' canopy and bulkhead design (even a different/early seat pan)), and then sit in the cockpit of one of the later models. You'll notice authentic changes in cockpit finishes, authentic changes in instrument panels (several different types), and different radio hardware, between the various examples included.

Mike, I hope you don't mind, but I thought I would post a couple more screenshots - I love the Russian-marked example!



 
I've wanted one of these for some PTO and CBI missions, but I can't help thinking how nice it would be if we had a P-39 to go with it. ;)

Mike, don't you know John has work to do?

I kid of course. I'm glad John was one of the testers. Hopefully in a week or so, I won't have to suffer through the awesome screenshots and get to see her in action on my PC. It's been a long wait, but it looks well worth it. Of course, what was a long wait for us was a lot of work for you Mike. Hopefully you will get some time off after it's release and a chance to enjoy our screenshots of your work.
 
I was a little concerned that the pilot figure seemed too small, relative to the aircraft, but these latest shots above reassure me. What a lovely model this is.
 
The "Burma Banshee" is just the ticket for my FSX CBI install ... that's her airspace afterall! I've now completed 47 missions from Chick Marrs Quinn's THE ALUMINIUM TRAIL (listing of aircraft losses in the CBI theater from 1942 through 1945) for about 147 hours crossing "The Rock Pile".

If you want the fun and challenge of "flying the beam" (navigating by compass headings and ndb signals) download Alex Nicholson's "cbixv1" scenery (works in both FSX and Acceleration). The community has all the aircraft you'll ever need (C-46s, C-47s, C-53s, C-54s, C-87s and C-109s) to fly all the "transport types" missions. Throw in some really crappy weather (solid overcast up to ... and sometimes ... above your cruising altitude of 21,000 feet, mix in some nasty wind ... and rain and icing just for fun. Get the picture? How hard can it be ... afterall Chabua to Kunming is just a little 3 hour or so flight?

So ... I'll be waiting for your release date!!!:kilroy:
 
Bill Kestell said:
Get the picture? How hard can it be ... afterall Chabua to Kunming is just a little 3 hour or so flight?
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Now imagine doing the same thing in a big powerful fighter, with zero visibility over the nose, a big engine and a tailwheel with no steering and no tail wheel lock.. :kilroy:

Once in the air it's a sweetheart though, unless you get her into a stall..

Having said that, I've had a few hours in the beta and this P-40 is comparable in every aspect to John's Mustangs, and I'm sure you will love it! :applause:
 
Nothing to do with the airplane, but kudos on the pilot figure. He looks fantastic! It's always a huge plus, when the pilot detail matches the aircraft. Adds believability and authenticity to the final product. Good job!
 
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