Possible new Caudron G.4 Bomber/observer

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Caudron G.4 with Anzani engines uploaded.

Hello Folks,
I´ve just uploaded the British Caudron G.4 with Anzani radial engines.
It will be available as soon as it is approved by the SOH library.
Here´s the link:

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforum...id=19&id=24606

I hope you enjoy the aircraft. It has slightly more power and nerve than the Le Rhône rotary powered version.
The 10-cylinder engine components are not completely bleed-free from some lateral viewing angles, as cylinders are quite close together, but from more forward or rearward angles they seem to display quite well. Then, the semi-circular 2D exhaust half-rings are rather simple, as parts count is very high (at 149.6%), but look OK from most angles, I´d say.

The SCASM code to call the different elements to make the two Virtual Cockpit views display correctly was quite complicated, involving orderly calling of wing-struts, engine struts, engine nacelles, cockpit struts, dashboard, a cockpit section, a cockpit-floor section, the pilot´s head, and the wind-screen, but came out working very well!

Here are a few more screenshots, including a shot of each of the two SCASMed virtual cockpit views.
...I know some of you like eye-candy! From the gunner´s position, looking backwards you can see the pilot squinting out of his cockpit trough the lower wind-shield, perhaps ducking.
Cheers,
Aleatorylamp

 

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Smaller predecessor: 1914 Caudron G.3 Scout

Hello Folks,
Now it´s the turn of the predecessor of the G.4 bomber, namely the single-engined, two-seater Caudron G.3 observer/trainer. It has certain historical importance, and at the time seemed to be fit for the adventurous!

When WWI broke out, the Caudron brothers supplied the French Air Ministry with the G.3, that was used at the beginning, during the battle of the Marne in 1914. It was built in large series, also by other companies, without the Caudron Brothers requiring any rights, thus showing their patriotism. In total, over 2800 units were built.

The aircraft was solid, reliable, manoueverable and easy to fly, capable of loopings and barrel rolls, and was exported to many other countries like Great Britain, Belgium, Russia, Venezuela and the U.S., as well as the Middle East.

Even after the war it was flown in Aero Clubs all over the world.

Impressive feats were achieved with this plane - In 1919, Jules Védrines landed on the Galleries Lafayette's roof, right in the heart of Paris. At that time it was also fashionable to fly under bridges in this plane.

Adrienne Bolland crossed the Andes from Argentina to Chile in 1921, reaching an altitude of 13,000ft. Francois Durafour landed on the west slope of Mont Blanc and took off again.

Anyway, I´m just doing up the model with the CFS1 improvements I managed to put into the Caudron G.4.

The Caudron G.3 had 1 cowled 9-cylinder, Le Rhône rotary engine rated at 80 Hp with max. 92 Hp, (also Gnome or Clerguet on some models), with a top speed of 67 mph, or alternatively, 1 uncowled 10-cylinder Anzani radial, rated at 100 hp ,with max. 110 Hp, and a top speed of 69 mph.

Here are some screenshots. It´s easy to see similarities in the design, from which the G.4 was developed a little later.

I´ll be uploading the two G.3 models as soon as I´ve ironed out a few pending minor issues.
Cheers,
Aleatorylamp

 

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New markings

Hello Folks,
For the liveries of the two G.3 Scout types (with Le Rhône and with Anzani engines),
I thought I´d do the same as with the G.4 Bomber types, i.e. have the Anzani-engined
one in British colours, and the Le Rhône one in Franch colours.

If someone were to have a different idea or wish, do let me know and I´ll proceed accordingly.
For now, here are some screenshots of the liveries.
Cheers,
Aleatorylamp

 

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Two Caudron G.3 biplanes uploaded

Hello folks,
I´ve just uploaded the Caudron G.3 with the cowled Le Rhône rotary engines,
and French markings. It will be available as soon as it is approved:

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforum...id=19&id=25063

I also corrected the upload for the Caudron G.3 with Anzani engines and British
markings, into the CFS1 Aircraft Add-ons section, and the link is:

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforum...id=19&id=25064

I hope you enjoy the biplanes!
Cheers,
Aleatorylamp

 

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Intriguing variant

Hello Folks,
I found technical information, photos and diagrams of a very intriguing amphibian variant
of the Caudron G.3 equipped with floats, of which 3 units were built for the French Marine.
One was carried aboard the cruise ship Foudre. It looks really great!

Top speed was 59 mph, a little less than the land-version, given the added drag of the floats.
It had an 80 Hp (max 92 Hp) rotary engine.

Here are some screenshots.
The first one shows the model on the water with bottom part of the floats underwater.
Lift-off is at about 45 mph, and then the submerged section of the floats and the wheels appear.
It is necessary to have the Add-on "Setclass" installed, and with it, change the Setclass list so that
all water textures are converted into concrete or something that won´t crash the floatplane.

The program is actually very easy to use, and is readily found at The Freeflight Site - Thank you Dave

I still have to change the cockpit area between the crew members - the division was much less pronounced.

At first glance it seems a simple copy of a G.3 with a "T" tail and floats added, but deeper scrutiny reveals
rather more extensive changes. The model is higher, so that the propeller is higher over the water, and it
has a totally different layout of the lattice-fuselage, wing struts, and central nacelle shape.
The bottom wing was also larger, and had the same width as the top one.

Cheers,
Aleatorylamp

 

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Seaplane amphibious observer uploaded!

Hello All,
After adjusting and modifying several aspects of the G.3, the Seaplane version is now ready.
As you will see from the attached screenshots, there are numerous differences.

There were some complications with the upper lattice-fuselage spar and the top end of the fuselage
struts and wires, that bled through the wings, so they had to be placed in Tail Upper Left/right,
but with the main portion of the fuselage struts in Tail Left/right. The Blueprint screenshot will
illustrate it, and it has gone very well.

I have uploaded the model here, where it will be available as soon as it is authorized:

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforum...id=19&id=25093

I hope you like it!

I love this model! It looks like something you could build in your backyard and fly in the park,
land it on the duck-pond, get out and buy an ice-cream at the kiosk!

This seaplane had a 5 ft greater wingspan and a wider lower wing to give more lift for the added
191 lb weight of the floats. The corresponding increase in drag slowed it down by 9 mph, but
apparently it didn´t hamper maneuverability. Then, although barrel rolls are rather difficult,
loopings are still possible!

Note that below 40 Knots speed, lower floats and wheels disappear underwater, as can be seen
in relevant screenshots. Thus, if you are going to land on land, I am uploading the corresponding
land version of the model as well.

Cheers,
Aleatorylamp

 

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Land model also uploaded.

Hello Folks,

...and to complete the upload, the necessary land version of the amphibian is also ready.

I have uploaded it here, and it will be available as soon as it is authorized:
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=19&id=25094

Switch to this model when you are flying the Caudron G.3 Seaplane and you are going to land
on land. With this version of the model, wheels and lower floats do not disappear as if they
were submerged in the water.

Enjoy!
Cheers,
Aleatorylamp