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talking of P51s...

Rowdy, before you comment further, wait a little.

The nose is an exact fit over shots of the real thing. I know because Maurice Hammond, owner of two of these has checked it all out and approved the model.

I am unsure how you can reach a verdict on the cockpit so fast either, without knowlege of what it does or what it contains.

Why is it that people seem love to tear things down here? :engel016:
 
Rowdy, you are perfectly entitled to your opinions but for heaven's sake, the thread is only minutes old, the shots are just a few of what's available and you are frankly firing from the hip. I am not sure that I would want to help you with Spitfire now, I expect you think that's crap too...:engel016:
 
bazzar said:
Rowdy, you are perfectly entitled to your opinions but for heaven's sake, the thread is only minutes old, the shots are just a few of what's available and you are frankly firing from the hip. I am not sure that I would want to help you with Spitfire now, I expect you think that's crap too...:engel016:
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There he goes, gettin' rowdy....:bump:

Sorry, I couldn't resist.


Anyway, this is a good looking P-51. I'm liking it already, and the others haven't been a pass in my opinion. These days, I'm more inclined to go with a good VC and sounds above a lot of other things. The FDE need only be believable to me.
 
Well that's good. Look-just wait 'til you see the P51D a bit more before launching in, that's all I'm saying. The cockpit is different yes but that's because different devs have different styles. If everyone was the same it'd be pretty boring wouldn't it? It is no less accurate and has what I truely believe, to be the most comprehensive array of functional gear yet. There are some interesting surprises too worked out with the guys at Flight One and the owner/pilots to make flying the "D" more like the real thing.:engel016:
 
Is this P-51 the one that was in the Aeroplane heaven developing studio?
there are some really nice things in there to look forward to, such as the spitfire Vb for FSX...
 
I'd like to see what Colin can do with a P-51D VCwise.....



Will this release have 3d gauges?
 
Yes the cockpit is fully populated with 3D gauges and everything works as it should. The emergency release for the canopy, ejects the canopy.

The primer system produces a flameout if used for longer than the required duration, inverted flight lowers oil pressure, even the armrest works.

The gunsight bulbs are accesible, the range and wingspan can be set, tailwheel lock, cold and warm air controls, oil and coolant switches, separate switchable recog, wing and tail lights, the list goes on.

The cockpit has been flown by Maurice and other P51D pilots and pronounced "by the book".:engel016:
 
letsgetrowdy said:
Is this P-51 the one that was in the Aeroplane heaven developing studio?
there are some really nice things in there to look forward to, such as the spitfire Vb for FSX...
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Yes Rowdy, we have a few interesting projects coming a long...:engel016:
 
Nice details like the HF aerial passing through the canopy, I have not seen that before and the double mirrors on the RAF (NZ?) version. I hope the weapons are selectable through a menu, I would not fancy having those underwing stores fitted all the time.
I will keep my eye out for her!
 
calypsos said:
Nice details like the HF aerial passing through the canopy, I have not seen that before and the double mirrors on the RAF (NZ?) version. I hope the weapons are selectable through a menu, I would not fancy having those underwing stores fitted all the time.
I will keep my eye out for her!
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The weapons are selectable on the fly from a console tucked away in the cockpit:engel016:
 
Baz,
will you be able to start it using Ctrl-E ? It's always good to have that option.

Regards,
Ian.
 
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