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New Gotha bombers series thread

CFS2 Gotha WD-11 Torpedo Bomber 1916.zip

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A new entry has been added to Add-Ons Library, category CFS 2 Aircraft - World War I

Description: CFS2 - Gotha WD-11 reconnaissance and torpedo-bomber sea-biplane 1916

Large twin-engined reconnaissance and torpedo-bomber seaplane, predecessor of the WD-14, built by Gothaer Waggonfabrik A.G. in 1916. It was powered by two 6-cyl 172 hp Mercedes D.III engines, and had a maximum speed of 120 kph (75 mph). It could carry a 1,598 lb Whitehead torpedo, and saw service in the North Sea and the Baltic. 12 units were built.

Marine hex-lozenge textures and panel instruments by Martin Klein. Custom panel and implementation of water-touchdown sounds included.

By Stephan Scholz.

To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit CFS2 Gotha WD-11 Torpedo Bomber 1916.zip
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.
 
Hello Folks,

The next couple that Kdriver was referring to are the 1915 Gotha G.I Ursinus land-plane,
and the Gotha G.I UWD (Ursinus Wasser Doppeldecker) floatplane.


Of the floatplane, only two prototypes were built, but the G.I UWD is of historical importance
as the very first Gothaer Waggonfabrik design, which launched the manufacturer´s construction
carrer for the legendary Grossflugzeug Series.


The initial floatplane prototype was underpowered and not accepted by Idflieg, but a more
powerful land-version was requested, and 18 units were built.

Later, a second floatplane was built, a one-off unit, which was used on several missions, one
including a bombing of Dover.


I´m still deciding on the best bombload configuration for the bombloads, but here are two
provisional screenshots.

Cheers,
Aleatorylamp
 

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G.I Ursinus and G.I UWD

Hello Folks,

Time for an update on the upcoming Gotha G.I planes:

I´ve just received some fantastic new textures for the Gotha G1 Ursinus and for the G1 UWD, as well as the panel.cfg, a side-view panel for the tank selector and throttle gauges, and a slanted side-view panel for one of the peculiarities of this aircraft: An outside anemometer, mounted on stilts on the top-wing leading-edge, accessible by means of the joystick hat at 10.30 o´clock position for the G1.Ursinus and 1.30 o´clock position for the G1 UWD. from Martin Klein.

Then, Kdriver has provided a great custom main panel. This panel also contains a fuel gauge, which on the real plane was also mounted externally, in front of the pilot´s cockpìt.

Here are some screenshots of the planes and the panels mentioned.

The Landplane has a bomb-box under the wing to store five 20Kg Carbonit bombs, and two more of this type were hung from the nose. Apart from these, there were eight extra internal 10 Kg Carbonit bombs.
The Seaplane had only internal bombs, and the model can fit 18 in the Dp files.

I´m just polishing off the readmes and making sure I haven´t forgotten anything, to upload the models as soon as possible.

Cheers,
Aleatorylamp
 

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Hello Folks,

I´ve just uploaded two new Gotha G.I aircraft, the Ursinus Landpland and
the Ursinus Wasserdoppeldecker, the seaplane.

Once again, it has been the result of a collabourative effort, with invaluable
help on the part of Ravenna, Kdriver and Martin Klein, without whose work this
would not have been possible.

They will be available as soon as they are approved in the library:

Gotha G.I UWD Wasserdoppeldecker:
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=124&id=25964


Gotha G.I Ursinus Grosskampfflugzeug
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=124&id=25963

Instrument panel description screenshots and Bombing Instruction screenshots
are included for both models.

I think I haven´t missed anything, but in case there´s a bug or something, do let
me know and I´ll put it right as soon as possible.

I hope you like the models.
Cheers,
Aleatorylamp
 
CFS2 Gotha G.I Ursinus Grosskampfflugzeug.zip

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A new entry has been added to Add-Ons Library, category CFS 2 Aircraft - World War I

Description: Large, long-range reconnaissance and ground-attack and bomber biplane. The first of the Gotha "G" (Grossflugzeug) Series, designed by Oskar Ursinus and built by the Gothaer Waggonfabrik A.G. in 1915. It was powered by two Mercedes D.IIIs 172 hp engines, with a top speed of 85 mph.

Its elegant and unusual design incorporated a high fuselage, that offered excellent all-round visibility and field of fire, and also allowed a close engine positioning on the lower wing to facilitate single-engine handling. Also peculiar is the external mounting of the ASI, on stilts on the leading edge of the top wing.

Includes custom Panel by Kdriver. High-resolution textures and panel.cfg with extra view panel windows, by Martin Klein.

Bomb aimer´s panel and model by Stephan Scholz.

To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit CFS2 Gotha G.I Ursinus Grosskampfflugzeug.zip
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.
 
CFS2 Gotha G.I UWD Wasserdoppeldecker.zip

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A new entry has been added to Add-Ons Library, category CFS 2 Aircraft - World War I

Description: The original design for the first Gotha Grossflugzeug, a large, navy reconnaissance bomber sea-biplane, designed by Oskar Ursinus and built by the Gothaer Waggonfabrik A.G. in 1916.

The first prototype was underpowered, but served as basis for a land plane version of which 18 units were built and saw service. Later, a second, more powerful seaplane prototype was built, powered by two 172 Hp Mercedes D.IIIs engines, with a top speed of 85 mph. This unit was used on several bombing missions together with other seaplanes.

Its elegant and unusual design incorporated a high fuselage, that offered excellent all-round visibility and field of fire, and also allowed a close engine positioning on the lower wing to facilitate single-engined handling. Also peculiar is the external mounting of the ASI, on stilts on the leading edge of the top wing.

Custom panel by Kdriver, and extra viewing panel windows with authentic custom gauges and high-resolution textures by Martin Klein.

Bomb aimer´s panel and model by Stephan Scholz.

To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit CFS2 Gotha G.I UWD Wasserdoppeldecker.zip
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.
 
Hello Folks!
Thanks for your enthusiastic support and cooperation!

...and thanks to Rami too, for organizing things so well!


In context with the currently undeway projects, perhaps a
new addition to the "To Do" list now, would be in order:

How about a CFS2 upgrade for the Zeppelin Staaken "L" Giant Seaplane?


Here´s a primitive screenshot of the old FS98 model.
Would there be interest for a good upgrade of this one?

This massive 4x267 Hp machine would perhaps attract more than one!
If it received the green light, I´ll start a new thread for it.

Cheers,
Aleatorylamp
 

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Hello All,
Relative to the Giant Staaken Seaplanes, there were two versions.

The one I mentioned in the previous post may not be interesting, as it did not proceed beyond the trial stage. It was essentially an R.VI fitted with large 13 m (42 ft 8 in) long duralumin floats, and had the characteristic R.VI nose. However, the aircraft was wrecked during trials and only one was built.

BUT: ;-)
There was another model, of which three were built:

The Zeppelin-Staaken Type 8301 Seaplane, which used the R.VI wings with a new fuselage, suspended midway between the mainplanes, supported by floats like the 'Type "L"', and incorporated the large central fin of the R.XV.


I´d rather build this this model, making the necessary modifications to my Staaken "L" seaplane.
Here is a photo of it. Quite an impressive machine!

So, I´ll be opening another thread called "Staaken Giant Seaplane" with more information as work progresses.

Cheers,
Aleatorylamp
 

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Probably not a good idea after all.

Hello Folks,

I was trying to see about the service history of the Zeppelin Staaken Giant Seaplanes.
Unfortunately it appears that the three 8301 types built came too late in the war to
see any military service, only being used post-war as passenger aircraft.

So... it turns out that there seems little point in building a CFS2 model for this model too..
I´ll have to look for a different model.

Perhaps the large, 4-engined Gotha WD-27?
It had an engine layout similar to the Staaken R.VI,
and a wingspan of 101 ft, qualifying
as a "Riesenflugzeug" - i.e. a Giant. Three were built, and at least one saw service.
However, as an unarmed long-range reconnaissance aircraft, "the eyes of the fleet", it
wasn´t a combat aircraft, so again, a model of this is of questionable interest for CFS2.


Back to the hunting grounds - let´s see what I can find!
Cheers,
Aleatorylamp
 
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A-lamp,

Thank you for all of your hard work with this series of aircraft for WWI! :encouragement:
 
Hello Folks,

... and there are more to come. I´m glad the models are so well received!
WW1 twin/multi-engined planes are my favourite, and there are still quite a few on the "To Do" list. :santahat:

At the moment I´m working to upgrade the Albatros G.III fighter-bomber. There´s a separate thread for it, with the Friedrichshafen G.III in it as well.

I´m still undecided about a Staaken Seaplane.... ...maybe I should include the Staaken "L" Giant after all, just to have it for CFS2:indecisiveness: , even if it didn´t see any service...

Cheers,
Aleatorylamp
 
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