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RyDraiggoch

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Paul Gausden has released the FS9 version of his BA Swallow at
www.classicbritishfiles.com -- The FSX version and a Cirrus engined version will follow. The Pobjoy makes it so much more than a "British Klemm"


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enjoy

Leif
 
I like what I see. Flies nicely and gets off the tarmac in a hurry (once it gets up to speed of course...lol)

Gentle in the sky.......and, them jugs. I like to see jugs :ernae:

Thanks:)
 
She's a beauty!! :applause: And built using '3D Canvas Pro'. Neat!

Brian
 
I think we need a round of applause for the team of people who helped/advised/tested/paintedand tweaked her, otherwise it would just be a pile of polygons.

Hopefully my next classic british model (after the FSX and Cirrus engine Swallow) will be developed a little faster.

For an interesting and quiet flight - try turning off the engine and gliding for a while.
 
I downloaded this little gem this afternoon, installed it, then took it for a quick, OK not quick, quite slow really, flight.

I loaded real weather, overcast and very poor visibility. I took off from Old Warden (Shuttleworth Trust), flew to the airship sheds at Cardington, chased a Monospar ST10 for a few miles, needless to say, I couldn't catch it then turned back toward the airship sheds.

I Flew over Bedford, circled the Old Warden before landing where I discovered the brakes were erm, ineffective, had it been a real flight, I just might have been squeezing the rear cheeks to prevent the involuntary release of solids. Still, as my old man used to say, the first few minutes of anything new is the most informative.

This BA Swallow is a delightful addition to the flight-line for those of us who aren't in a hurry to go anywhere and like to fly low and slow.

Many thanks to all who helped develop this little gem :applause::applause::applause:
 
decapod said:
I think we need a round of applause for the team of people who helped/advised/tested/paintedand tweaked her, otherwise it would just be a pile of polygons.

Hopefully my next classic british model (after the FSX and Cirrus engine Swallow) will be developed a little faster.

For an interesting and quiet flight - try turning off the engine and gliding for a while.
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Hear, hear! :medals: A huge thanks to all involved in her creation. Can't wait to see your next creation, Paul. :wiggle:

Brian
 
Brian

If I say more Mr G will keelhaul my butt........but I can say this it will be as much fun as the Swallow
and as well researched.
 
:icon_lol: I definitely don't want to get you into hot water. Paul has already shown excellent taste in aircraft and railroad locomotives so I'm sure whatever comes next will be a beauty! :wiggle:

Brian
 
Hopefully I'll correct all the mistakes I made with the Swallow, the next one should be better :)

I currently have two prop models started.
 
I feel an addiction Paul. Share it with us. I'll go first

stands up...Hi, my name is...

Just kidding. Welcome to the world in the air.!!

Looking forward seeing more of your craftsmanship. :applause:

Thank You

I'd be happy to be a beta tester if needed. I enjoy the old stuff
 
sandar said:
I downloaded this little gem this afternoon, installed it, then took it for a quick, OK not quick, quite slow really, flight.

I Flew over Bedford, circled the Old Warden before landing where I discovered the brakes were erm, ineffective, had it been a real flight, I just might have been squeezing the rear cheeks to prevent the involuntary release of solids. Still, as my old man used to say, the first few minutes of anything new is the most informative.
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My comment about he brakes was not meant as a criticism. I suspect the brakes on a real Swallow had design limitations that required the use of the Book of Common Prayer when applying them.

I had a 1950's motorcycle that had had jokes instead of brakes. :stop:
 
Beautifully wrought model. I'm particularly fascinated with the engine, and especially the gear reduction housing. Great detail, it must have been a lot of work!! Thanks so much.
 
Magoo

The Pobjoy Cataract and Niagara were used in many pre WW2 British aircraft
several off which are modeled for FS9 - The Swallow , Ted Cooks wonderful Comper Swift and Fleet Shadower , Dave Moly's Short Scion, Jens Mono-spar
all used the Pobjoy.....if you have ever heard one run you would forget it in a
hurry (We are still trying to get one of the Swallow owners let us record it.)
They were (and still are) little jewels of engineering....when they run they sound like a sewing machine. As you can see with the Swallow the gearing allowed it to utilise a large diameter prop, but in the case of the Swift it made the aircraft faster for racing. Like the 180 Hp Bombardier (NOT anything to do with Canada) in the Auster AOP9 we are hoping to provide a true sound set of this rare engine.

OK without Goggling yourselves stupid can anyone tell me ONE US aircraft that utilised the Pobjoy???


Cheers

Leif
 
RyDraiggoch said:
OK without Goggling yourselves stupid can anyone tell me ONE US aircraft that utilised the Pobjoy???


Cheers

Leif
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It wasn't that little biplane Charles Lindbergh purchased for his wife was it? For the life of me I can't remember the name of it. :redface:

Brian
 
magoo said:
Beautifully wrought model. I'm particularly fascinated with the engine, and especially the gear reduction housing. Great detail, it must have been a lot of work!! Thanks so much.
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Should anyone be interested in using 3D canvas for FS9 or FSX, here's how we did it.

The aircraft:
http://forums.uktrainsim.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=88061

The Engine
http://forums.uktrainsim.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=88248

The 3D canvas source files:
http://cid-06b528339820717e.skydriv...oads/3DC Source Models/baswallow-3dcanvas.zip
 
Facinating reading, Paul. Thanks very much for taking the time and effort to document the building of the Swallow. :wavey: It makes me wonder if an FS2004 aircraft can be built using other 3D modeling programs such as Blender, Anim8or, Metasequoia, etc.

Brian
 
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