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IRIS Pro Series F-111G Work in Progress Shots.. :)

centuryseries said:
I don't want to sound critical, so please take this as constructive, but in the first shot the nose doesn't quite look right. The F-111 has a very distinctive nose profile and maybe its the angle the shot was taken? But to my eyes it's missing something, but I can't put my finger on it.

Looks fantastic, been waiting for a new Pig for ages!! :jump:

Just found this pic (might be worth flippin it) - see how the nose right at the end is curved upwards more at the end.

http://www.wallpapergate.com/data/media/2179/F_111_1.jpg
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I agree with you on the nose shape, matey. It lacks that 'swoop' look from side on.
 
b52bob said:
Brilliant! A must have for me.

Since, I believe, that the RAAF pigs were ex-FB-111's, can we expect that variant?

Bob
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For what it's worth.....

Because of this the RAAF F-111G's have a distinctive indentation on the nose just fwd of the windscreen where the FB-111's celestial navigation system was placed.

But.... that could be delving into the realm of rivet counting - so my apologies in advance :kilroy:

She looks great and I can't what until she comes out of the hangar.

Pete
 
To see two of these swooosh over Wigram .. course the RAAF on a murky day circle ... This is Christchurch city area (NZ) , by this time i was on the factory roof .. incoming cloud and drizel then up they went , afterburners maxed and punching a large hole though the weather ! rounda bout 1985 , absolutely impressive ! ... looking forward to this one ! :applause:
 
Regarding the nose, yes, the F-111 has a significant dip on the underside from the front of the nosewheel doors which then steadily curves upwards through to the end of the nosecone.

Our model currently doesn't feature this rather unique identifying feature of the aircraft, however it won't be a problem to alter the mesh accordingly. :)

As for variants, we're doing the F-111G, rather than do a bunch of different models, we've decided to focus all our efforts on perfecting one variant and seeing what the future holds for 'expansion' packs...

It is early days though, but it's shaping up very nicely indeed.

One thing we do want to let people know is that I've got 10 slots open for the F-111 Dev Team. Those with fanatical interest (i.e. F-111 Rivet Counters and/or engineering or piloting experience on the F-111 would be very much appreciated.)

I'm also looking to subcontract the avionics coding for the F-111. specifically in relation to the Autopilot/CDU and MFD systems. Anyone with XML/C++ experience in FSX is MORE than welcome to contact me via PM.

Same with the dev team...if you're interested in assisting in this fantastic project, please PM me with your details.

Regards

David.
 
Ummm, yeeeeaaaaahhhhhh.. work with it every day.. litterally.. I mean, it's close. It's so close that if it had a cold you'd catch it, and it reallyg is just a quibble because if i'm correct, there was more than one nose shape used on these guys depending on their mission..
Here's a good example of Miss Piggy nose...
http://www.airliners.net/photo/USA---Air/General-Dynamics-EF-111A/1492143/M/

and heres another..
http://www.airliners.net/photo/USA---Air/General-Dynamics-F-111E/1473965/M/

even the venerated F-111G has a curved nose. mind you it's less than a 1 degree curve, but it's still there..
http://www.airliners.net/photo/USA---Air/General-Dynamics-F-111G/1467736/M/

Hope this helps ..
Pam
 
Warchild, those pics all looked like the same nose to me.
 
Can we please....

....get a "ferry" loadout on the -G and -F? (Four underwing tanks and no external weapons)...

Kent
 
The F-111F had the same Triple Plow 2 inlets - a minor point but nonetheless important since the F-111F had uprated engines producing a max AB of 25,100 compared to 20,350 on the FB-111.

I must also mention that my book shows the FB-111 with extended wings that when swept back reach the tip of the tail planes just like the RF-111C. FB-111 overall span of 70ft as opposed to 63 feet on the F-111F. Now it looks like your model has this major difference already, so ignore that if it does!

The FB-111 and later non SAC F-111G had a hump in front of the nose which ideally should be present on the Aussie Pigs.

From memory Pave Tack was only on F-111F's. The FB-111 was the SAC version that according to a book I have here was a marriage of the F-111D fuselage and inlets to the larger wing of the F-111B and C.

Wouldn't mind being a tester although cockpits are not my thing, but I have a few books on the Pig that might provide some useful info on exterior peculiarities of the FB variant. I also must point out that I build models for AlphaSim, but I do love the F-111 - they used to be based at Lakenheath 30 minutes from here, nothing compares to seeing them take-off - F-15's look puny by comparison.
 
krazycolin said:
Just curious as to whether or not you've actually seen this model from the side?

KC
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Just looking at the first two shots, the nose appears to be circular in cross-section as it tapers to its point. There is enough of an angle to the view to distinguish that.

As Smudge says, it doesn't yet have that distinctive accentuated underside curve, and is to be added.
 
Only a G model...hmm. My next question is: are there going to be paints for the G model that was based at Cannon AFB, and the FB's out of Pease and Plattsburg AFB? That would be nice.
:ernae:
 
We made this model and the curve is present, though, because it is a late model F variant (fighter/bomber) without the early, larger, radar system, the curve is less pronounced.
If you wish, you can go here and check out a side view I have posted on our site. (I still can't seem to upload files)

http://www.milviz.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=402

I also include a nice side view here that, if you wish, you may overlay on top of ours and see... not much difference at all...

http://www.airliners.net/photo/USA-...10933/L/&sid=cc6f47c46176d0763d226c84fa380344



KC.
 
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