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Matt Wynn
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man is she looking great, i just love that wing shape, so different yet seems to suit this aircraft, gotta admit i love watching your work develop, from the initial images of a partially formed fuselage to the final stretch, i'm sure to others as it does to me, it serves as an inspiration, keep up the great work buddy :ernae:
Jagdflieger
Jr. Admin
Nice M2 HB Browing!
Just a note as I'm not sure what version was used on the Vengence, but you show the infantry, ship or vehicle mounted M2 HB.
The aviation version of the M2 had the perforated barrel jacket and it's attendent barrel bushing extened out to the muzzle of its slightly shorter barrel. Other than that, they were pretty much the same with the exeption of the solenoid fired M2s in the fighter planes. those had a different base plate with the electrical trigger (solenoid), but were otherwise the aviation version of the M2.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29n_niWpHI4&NR=1
Just a note as I'm not sure what version was used on the Vengence, but you show the infantry, ship or vehicle mounted M2 HB.
The aviation version of the M2 had the perforated barrel jacket and it's attendent barrel bushing extened out to the muzzle of its slightly shorter barrel. Other than that, they were pretty much the same with the exeption of the solenoid fired M2s in the fighter planes. those had a different base plate with the electrical trigger (solenoid), but were otherwise the aviation version of the M2.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29n_niWpHI4&NR=1
Hey Jagdfliger
I found photos of several types used on the Vengeance, some had single M2 setup and some had the twin setup. I liked the one I'm building better than any of the others so that's what I decided to go with. It's been very difficult to find many clear photos of anything to do with the Vengeance.
Chris
Jagdflieger
Jr. Admin
Browning Model 1919
Chris,
That photo shows the same set up of machine guns as the later SBD Dauntlesses. Mainly two M-1919 Browing .30 calibre (30/06 or 7.62 X 63mm) machine guns. These weapons are much smaller than the M2 Browning. The M2 was for the most part a scaled up M 1919 with the same recoil operated system. If you can field strip one, you can field strip the other. The M2 is probably more sensitive to headspace and timing than the M 1919.
As far as I know, there were no special models of the M1919 other than the solenoid fired weapons at remote mounts like in fighters and as a coaxial MG in some tanks. You can see that the barrel bushing extends out to near the muzzle and is supported by the ventilated barrel cover like in the aerial model of the 50 cal.
No matter how you arm it, I'm looking forward to it.
Chris,
That photo shows the same set up of machine guns as the later SBD Dauntlesses. Mainly two M-1919 Browing .30 calibre (30/06 or 7.62 X 63mm) machine guns. These weapons are much smaller than the M2 Browning. The M2 was for the most part a scaled up M 1919 with the same recoil operated system. If you can field strip one, you can field strip the other. The M2 is probably more sensitive to headspace and timing than the M 1919.
As far as I know, there were no special models of the M1919 other than the solenoid fired weapons at remote mounts like in fighters and as a coaxial MG in some tanks. You can see that the barrel bushing extends out to near the muzzle and is supported by the ventilated barrel cover like in the aerial model of the 50 cal.
No matter how you arm it, I'm looking forward to it.
Hey Bill, thanks. With this unlimited export method I can build in so much more detail and everything stays so nice and crisp. Man I love it
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http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/member.php?12-JagdfliegerJagdflieger, Man you know your machine guns dude:salute:
.http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/member.php?12-JagdfliegerJagdflieger, Man you know your machine guns dude:salute:
Hey Bill, thanks. With this unlimited export method I can build in so much more detail and everything stays so nice and crisp. Man I love it
FSX, what's that?
This is looking superb Chris, one for my Golden Wings install for sure!!
Thanks Tim, still work in progress. I took Jagdfliger suggestions and made some changes and like I said it's still evolving.
Chris
Jagdflieger
Jr. Admin
Wow! Now all we'll need is ammo, solvent and lubricant to keep 'em shooting.
Chris
Looking at the revised guns...and especially the texturing on the mounting pedestal...it is super clear that your skills are improving with each and every project. The wear and tear on that pedestal looks so realistic.
The revised guns look better than the original ones....you did good!
Tim
Looking at the revised guns...and especially the texturing on the mounting pedestal...it is super clear that your skills are improving with each and every project. The wear and tear on that pedestal looks so realistic.
The revised guns look better than the original ones....you did good!
Tim
That is looking awesome Chris
That is looking awesome Chris
Thanks Milton, I hope to one day be as good as you and Bill:salute:
Very nice Chris!
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