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  • Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.

    Post 16 Update

    Post 17 Warning

Vertigo Studios F8F Bearcat Released

Engine cfg specs posted at the start look pretty standard for a R2800. However the min gov RPM of 800 is probably too low, something on the order of 1500 RPM is more appropriate. The F8F was somewhat known for a torque roll, especially on a waveoff. Large prop, short wings...... Prop MOI might be a snitch high....

For fine tuning of the engine, mucking about in the .air file is necessary. I suggest a utility such as Aircraft Airfile Manager.

Keep in mind that max published speeds were usually achieved with Water Methanol injection, which was of limited duration. Get the WEP power and speed right, usually the mil power speed will fall into line, usually 15 knots or so slower.

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Rezabrya said:
I am considering buying the Bearcat for 14 bucks on sale. Is it worth this price? I seem to be under the impression that a lot of customers are unhappy with the bugs in this aircraft so far. Have these bugs been sorted out?
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I sent in a trouble tickect, and they said "were working on it"..
 
If you don't get it at $14 dollars, you will be writing a post after they update the program wishing you had gotten it at the lower price, while everyone else will be talking about how they got such a great model for half price on Black Friday :-0

Dave
 
Thanks for the tip. I just bought both the Bearcat and Hellcat for $28 total.

At 30-40 bucks a pop only the hardcores like us will usually buy and sometimes after alot of reviews and/or patches have been online. At $14 I am like , WTH? I will give it a try and support the vendor.
It still puzzles me to see payware planes that are years old still selling for so much $$$$. The hardcores and ones who really want that specific plane usually buy them within a weeks or months. After a year has passed I would imagine if I were the seller I would slash the price and get the fence sitters and bargain hunters. Or like a buddy of mine who refuses to spend more than 20 bucks on ANY addon.
Btw- Only a flight or 2 but both planes look great and seem to handle as one would expect. The Bearcat is giving me a challenge which I enjoy. I have already ballooned and came in way to high on 3 approaches. Lots of power and big flaps.
Yes, 14 a pop is a bargain. Any more planes of this quality for that much PLZ let me know!
 
JIMJAM said:
Yes, 14 a pop is a bargain. Any more planes of this quality for that much PLZ let me know!
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There's a P-36 and a Dauntless from the same author for the same price available too.. :wiggle:

I bought the Bearcat and the P-36 for $14, and although I like the Bearcat, I really love the P-36!
 
Been wanting to fly this bird for quite a while and couldn't resist at the sale price. Had to load up IL-2 1946 and do a bombing run in the SBD-3 in order to resist buying the Vertigo Dauntless too. :)

Beautifully rendered bird and seriously fun to fly!

Only issue I'm seeing is that I don't see the exterior lights in DX10 mode... I did see them flicker in and out on a replay, weirdly.
 
Anyone found a Blue Angels Beetle Bomb repaint for this?

Surprised there aren't more paints, given what a beauty this bird is. Hopefully the more reasonable price during the sale will up the interest.
 
Thanks! Totally forgot that existed.

Looks like my Bearcat just got a bit more expensive. Oh well, those paints look awesome and worth the money!
 
I have Vertico Studios SBD3 Dauntless, F6F Hellcat and of course the Bearcat and I think, that they all are worth of every penny. Congratulations Vertico.
To crown it all we have got from our fellow simmers beautiful repaints of the Bearcat, thank you very much.

Now I am eagerly waiting The Big E
 
Just added the F8F AND the P36 so now I have the whole Vertigo Collection :jump:. But, for the life of me, I can't find the Manual for the Bearcat :redf:. Found the P36 right away and searched the usual places for the F8F with no joy. Could someone vector me in?

Thanks,
Steve
 
imn2sims said:
Just added the F8F AND the P36 so now I have the whole Vertigo Collection :jump:. But, for the life of me, I can't find the Manual for the Bearcat :redf:. Found the P36 right away and searched the usual places for the F8F with no joy. Could someone vector me in?
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Default installation is in the main FSX folder: "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\Manual_F8F_ENnw.pdf" unless you are running 64-bit Windows, in which case it's probably "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\Manual_F8F_ENnw.pdf."
 
dswo said:
Default installation is in the main FSX folder: "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\Manual_F8F_ENnw.pdf" unless you are running 64-bit Windows, in which case it's probably "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\Manual_F8F_ENnw.pdf."
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OK, and thank you :salute:. I'll have a look, but it does seems a little strange that they wouldn't make a separate (Vertigo Studios) folder like most other companies do.

Thanks again,
Steve
 
Start > All Programs > vertigostudios
- F6F
- F8F
- P36
- SBD

imn2sims said:
OK, and thank you :salute:. I'll have a look, but it does seems a little strange that they wouldn't make a separate (Vertigo Studios) folder like most other companies do.

Thanks again,
Steve
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YoYo said:
Still wip, but some hours after ;)
nowy3e.jpg


wipproject.jpg
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When and where will be available in the repaint?
 
Rapaint is finished but still wait for the patch for this bird. If You want I can send You this skin.
 
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