Sim skunk works tf-104 g released

Thanks for the sharing of great pics and feedback. I watched all of their recent videos on Youtube and one thing stood out to me, the lack of a working HUD. Is this a limitation with MSFS or just not implemented in this release yet?
 
PLUTO16 said:
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Hi Guys,the RT-684 you find in the package was painted this way due to the later weathering-discoloring you find on many Danish 104's.
For sure the 684 you posted on your reference picture was an earlier version of this bird,having a fresh and semi-glossy paint.
So,at the end,was a free interpretation of an "aged" 684.
Could you please tell me where did I went wrong with the paint?
Thanks a lot!
Cheers,
Alessandro

(a "demo" of a semi-glossy and freshly painted look of Miss 684..)
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You did absolutely nothing wrong here, Alessandro. Just a coincidence that the dutch and danish Stafs were the only two i initially checked and i still remember RT-684 from the airshows. I just loved that overall darkgreen/brown color ( sometimes accompanied by a Saab Draken in the same color). I still have lots of slides of this particular Staf so kind of special to me. Have to say i did not know about the deplorable state RT-655 was in at that time. :eek:

I have now seen all your TF-104G paints and you did an absolute brilliant job there ! Particularly the bare-metals, Norwegian and Italian paints. Just as i like 'em! :applause:

Can we have the semi-gloss pristine 'demo' RT-684 too, please ? (LOVE it ! :encouragement: )

Grazie Mille !

Ciao,
Jan
 
strykerpsg said:
Thanks for the sharing of great pics and feedback. I watched all of their recent videos on Youtube and one thing stood out to me, the lack of a working HUD. Is this a limitation with MSFS or just not implemented in this release yet?
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The F-104 never had a HUD in service that I'm aware of, and the combiner you see is just for the gunsight reticule.
 
azflyboy said:
The F-104 never had a HUD in service that I'm aware of, and the combiner you see is just for the gunsight reticule.
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may be he meant the gunsight reticle, most of TF trainers did not have it mounted , so we did not install it, also to adhere to no-weapons policy of MS.
/SSW
 
SSW1 said:
may be he meant the gunsight reticle, most of TF trainers did not have it mounted , so we did not install it, also to adhere to no-weapons policy of MS.
/SSW
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azflyboy said:
The F-104 never had a HUD in service that I'm aware of, and the combiner you see is just for the gunsight reticule.
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Wow! I didn't realize that! Since this isn't the F-104S (capable of firing AIM-7 Sparrows, would require a HUD, right?), does that mean the entire Starfighter series, sans the S only had the reticle and the Sidewinders were only fired on an audible cue? Interesting.
 
As fae as I know the Sparrow was launched on instructions from the radar. You did not need a HUD (the F-4C, for example, did not have a HUD).
 
Sounds are just fantastic !
Can't wait to have a Photoshop paint kit !
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Brilliant job! Yoy have a nice hand..

Yes,there will be a paintkit available,I don't know if I'm in time this week,but in a couple I think I will finish all the layering.
Anyway,with next patch I'm working on some extra liveries,following some requests here and around..

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RichardLouis said:
Sounds are just fantastic !
Can't wait to have a Photoshop paint kit !
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PLUTO16 said:
Brilliant job! Yoy have a nice hand..

Yes,there will be a paintkit available,I don't know if I'm in time this week,but in a couple I think I will finish all the layering.
Anyway,with next patch I'm working on some extra liveries,following some requests here and around..
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Thanks for this good news Pluto. :)
 
ColoKent said:
Okay...I have to ask...is this a repaint you did? As the TF_104G in this picture is not the BAF TF-104 in the current release...

Stencil on the tail is a nice touch...

Kent
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thanks Kent.
Yes, it is a WIP.
I would like to do two or three more in Belgian colors.
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RichardLouis said:
thanks Kent.
Yes, it is a WIP.
I would like to do two or three more in Belgian colors.
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Nice. I love Belgian Starfighters too. Advice…go on EBay and look for a book called “Lock On #1 F-104G/J Starfighter”. It’s by Verlinden, and has many, many closeup shots of F-104s taken at EBBE just at the time of the BAF retirement of -104s in 1983. GREAT book. I’ve had a copy since 1987…I’m a long time Zipper fan.

Kent
 
PLUTO16 said:
If you guys are interested,I just finished the paintkit.
It will be available freely with next patch,but I let you enjoy it anyway by now.

https://www.mediafire.com/file/hrkgsnlytuz9r0w/SSW_TF104_PAINTKITS.rar/file
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You are a GOD. Downloading now. The TF-104 flies really well...wish pitch response was a bit smoother...but...it flies MUCH better than the G91. LOVING this airplane, and LOVING the fact you are going to do a single-seater too. Please consider an -S as well (I also like AMI Starfighters!).

Thanks for the GREAT product...and hoping the F-84F (and an RF- nose) is in the pipline somewhere!!!

Regards,

Kent
 
ColoKent said:
You are a GOD. Downloading now. The TF-104 flies really well...wish pitch response was a bit smoother...but...it flies MUCH better than the G91. LOVING this airplane, and LOVING the fact you are going to do a single-seater too. Please consider an -S as well (I also like AMI Starfighters!).

Thanks for the GREAT product...and hoping the F-84F (and an RF- nose) is in the pipline somewhere!!!

Regards,

Kent
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Thanks Kent,your enthusiasm makes our efforts easier.
For the pitch response,like on the real 104,I suggest you to follow your stick movements with the proper trim action. It's absolutely a plane that flies with trims and stick action combined.
The G-91 will be upgraded after the initial bug tracking of the F-104.
Speaking about the TF's,after collecting some user's feedbacks,there is nothing so wrong,and together with bug rectify we are also adding some features (engine smoke,a new external lights system,etc).
There will be also an upgrade/add for the twin seater,the MB Q7 seat,just to complete the historic path.
Meanwhile we will work on the single seater,a G version,even if the S is not on the plans right now.
After the "starfighters family" we will take a breath and start to think about next models (and yes,the 84F is one of the aircrafts we have in plans)
Enjoy!
 
PLUTO16 said:
Thanks Kent,your enthusiasm makes our efforts easier.
For the pitch response,like on the real 104,I suggest you to follow your stick movements with the proper trim action. It's absolutely a plane that flies with trims and stick action combined.
The G-91 will be upgraded after the initial bug tracking of the F-104.
Speaking about the TF's,after collecting some user's feedbacks,there is nothing so wrong,and together with bug rectify we are also adding some features (engine smoke,a new external lights system,etc).
There will be also an upgrade/add for the twin seater,the MB Q7 seat,just to complete the historic path.
Meanwhile we will work on the single seater,a G version,even if the S is not on the plans right now.
After the "starfighters family" we will take a breath and start to think about next models (and yes,the 84F is one of the aircrafts we have in plans)
Enjoy!
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The good news is, I'm already using trim constantly to fly the airplane. Looking forward to the smoke system....no "S"? No sweat...it is a "nice to have" vs. "must have". Happy to hear the -84F is in the plans. Need ideas for new stuff? How about a T-33A? (Give us a travel pod external option, please!). Bet you would sell a TON of T-33As. So excited...sounds like a lot of great upgrades coming.

Kent
 
"Nice. I love Belgian Starfighters too. Advice…go on EBay and look for a book called “Lock On #1 F-104G/J Starfighter”. It’s by Verlinden, and has many, many closeup shots of F-104s taken at EBBE just at the time of the BAF retirement of -104s in 1983. GREAT book. I’ve had a copy since 1987…I’m a long time Zipper fan."


Thanks Kent.
I too have had a long love affair with the F104.
In my opinion it is one of the most "sensual" and "sexiest" planes!
No need to go to EBay, I have owned the book since its release.
 
PLUTO16 said:
If you guys are interested,I just finished the paintkit.
It will be available freely with next patch,but I let you enjoy it anyway by now.
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I just finished a second texture without the paint kit and I discovered your message right now.
Yippee, thank you for this gift.
All I have to do now is transfer my layers!
Richard, a happy customer.


BTW, I read with pleasure the announcement of an update to the Fiat G91.
Can we consider that this will include the addition of the back antenna for the Portuguese version, as for your P3D model.


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You should be so kind to stop posting real pictures,I'm a bit confused...;)

RichardLouis said:
I just finished a second texture without the paint kit and I discovered your message right now.
Yippee, thank you for this gift.
All I have to do now is transfer my layers!
Richard, a happy customer.


BTW, I read with pleasure the announcement of an update to the Fiat G91.
Can we consider that this will include the addition of the back antenna for the Portuguese version, as for your P3D model.


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