RAZBAM Hawker Tempest Mk. V

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GrinningJester

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Hey folks,

Some time ago a seperate dev team within RAZBAM was created to bring you this aircraft to FSX & P3D. With that, it is on an accelerated development schedule.

The external mesh is based on Anders Lejczak's mesh; and will soon reach completion (as will the VC). Expect more screenshots in the coming week of finished textures which should herald a new standard from RAZBAM.

Enjoy!

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The FCS Hawker Heroes Tempest more than adequately scratches my inline-engined Tempest itch ... but for a Centaurus-engined Tempest II, I'd spring instantly!! Any chance of a II model as well? Even if it shares the VC ... would add nice depth - otherwise it's just a slightly nicer version of an already existing project - at least, that's my view.

Can't argue that it looks good, though - no doubt there!:ernae:

DL
 
delta_lima said:
The FCS Hawker Heroes Tempest more than adequately scratches my inline-engined Tempest itch ... but for a Centaurus-engined Tempest II, I'd spring instantly!! Any chance of a II model as well? Even if it shares the VC ... would add nice depth - otherwise it's just a slightly nicer version of an already existing project - at least, that's my view.

Can't argue that it looks good, though - no doubt there!:ernae:

DL
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Support us with the Mk. V and we shall see! :icon_lol:

Jokes aside; I love the Centaur engined II. The V was chosen based on its' popularity and service in the War, as well as the availability of an external mesh to jump ahead in development time.

Making things better however is that the VC is almost identical between the II and Mk. V. No promises; but based on my personal tastes, I'm definately open to the idea of a II.

On the other hand the "next" aircraft after the eventual tempest(s) from myself in partnership with RAZBAM has however already been decided; and it should make a lot of people very happy.
 
I'll take this until you guys give me a Tiffy! ;)

Looking good! It will make for some nice Tempest versus Ta-152 scenarios.
 
uuugghh.....looks great......I just wish these companies would finish onhand projects first. How long have we been waiting on the A-26? The Helldiver? The Metroliner?


Maybe its just me I don't know. :isadizzy:
 
Here we go :icon_lol: Now we'll all want doddlebugs to chase , very RNZAF WWII orientated .. Desmond Scott would be most happy . :cool:<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setTimeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">
 
skyhawka4m said:
uuugghh.....looks great......I just wish these companies would finish onhand projects first. How long have we been waiting on the A-26? The Helldiver? The Metroliner?


Maybe its just me I don't know. :isadizzy:
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This Tempest is being developed mostly by myself; a seperate entity and one not involved in other RAZBAM products at this time. (You know my work from aircraft such as the IRIS A-10, Vertigo F8F/F9F, RAZ Metroliner, MilViz F-15C etc.)
As such, it doesn't really affect the other RAZBAM products much. :)
 
GrinningJester said:
Support us with the Mk. V and we shall see! :icon_lol:

Jokes aside; I love the Centaur engined II. The V was chosen based on its' popularity and service in the War, as well as the availability of an external mesh to jump ahead in development time.

Making things better however is that the VC is almost identical between the II and Mk. V. No promises; but based on my personal tastes, I'm definately open to the idea of a II.

On the other hand the "next" aircraft after the eventual tempest(s) from myself in partnership with RAZBAM has however already been decided; and it should make a lot of people very happy.
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Thanks GJ - tbat's a reasonable response.

I totally appreciate the calculus of "mass" versus "niche" - I just see this as one of those situations where for an incremental effort (just the exterior model, versus the crazy hard effort of a separate VC), a proportionately more interesting, educational, and unique offering could be produced. To the extent that there could be a large "fence-sitting" crowd on this, given FCS's existing FSX native offering, the full range (V and II) makes a compelling case for why they need to buy this product, versus why they could justify not buying, if they already have the FCS model.

You can likely tell I'm not a developer, and I only have head knowledge, not actual experience bending polys - I get that its hard work. But post-army, I've made a career out of helping companies create and monetise new technical products - so I've counselled companies from different industries on this very dilemma countless times. There are cases where multiple models will not yield the same cost/benefit result - I get that. This one, though, could likely be worth making the stretch.

In any event, all the best - it's looking great thus far!! :ernae:


DL
 
Looking forward to this!!:icon_lol: One of my very first plastic kits - a Frog I think!!

Best of luck with it.

DaveQ
 
The Tempest V has been on my personnal "wish list" since I got into FS. I haven't bought the Hawker Heroes package because I find it too expensive.
If the project is completed, I might well be purchasing.

Owen.
 
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