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Virtavia B-29 Released

Yeh, I know. :)

I just referred to someone's previous comment saying something looks odd about the cowls. :)

That shot is really, really nice. :applause:
 
adi518 said:
The 2nd one.. really nice shot. Something looks odd in the cowls, or is it suppose to look like that? I mean the way they're opened.
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Here is full open but I agree, a little big gap between cowls flap.
See here: http://acc.kitreview.com/images/cec48477comparison_1.jpg
And here (full open):

Cowlflaps.jpg


If You open from engineer position for half looks better:



Did You notice strange settings of "first" (pilot) view from VC? I havent pilot view but bomb door from VC view. The first view of VC must be set up as "F9" always in model of FSX - pilot view. Here I must operate some of "A" (key) to back view for pilot.
http://barelybad.com/FSX/FSXintro.htm

F9 key its a default (and first VC) FSX pilot view and here we have view to bomb door (back). Any idea how to solve it? In CameraDefinition You have programmed views, so not default, if You change eyepoint [View] You change all settings too - so it isnt good move. It Looks like its in the model directly.

VC screen (very good fps!):

Screenshot213552_zps272955a4.jpg~original


btw.
good picture for desktop :



Direct: (1920x1080) http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/...erfortress/B-29_wall_zps69e3dc50.jpg~original
 
adi518 said:
ohh... I forgot to choose 'paint kits' above.. it's kind of obscure. :)

Edit: now, I figured it out... in this link pointed out on the main page: http://www.virtavia.com/Freeware/index.php there's no link to the paint kits folder like in the link you gave. Where did you fetch that one? the manual?
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No. When you use the freeware link you posted, it goes to the aircraft, but the very first line says "Paintkits". hit that one, it takes you to the page I posted. No instructions on doing it. Found by accident myself.
 
One has to remember cowl flaps are opened fully after landing and in ground use and slightly open on takeoff in hot climates and have a specific limited speed to which they can be left open at :salute:<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setTimeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">
 
adi518 said:
ohh... I forgot to choose 'paint kits' above.. it's kind of obscure. :)

Edit: now, I figured it out... in this link pointed out on the main page: http://www.virtavia.com/Freeware/index.php there's no link to the paint kits folder like in the link you gave. Where did you fetch that one? the manual?
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From a previous post in this thread:
fsafranek said:
Paintkit is where they always are. Go to the Virtavia site and follow the link to the free stuff near the top. You'll see Paintkits in bold letters with the B-29 on the top of the list when sorted by date released.
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Just a question: The pilots can be switched, are the gun aiming controllers behind the blisters just before the tail also modelled? I cannot see them.

Some tweaking undertaken: introducing the real engine program (overheating and engine fires...), working turbocharging at high altitude, minor paint details (turbo cover slits, more reflective propellor hubs) .

Enjoying this aircraft very much,

Paul
 
1/ Im not sure but it looks like a bug on Magnetic Compass in model (here radio compass in VC with this "???" on the first picture). In Manual - 7 and 17 gauge its a magnetic compass but see this:



On whiskey compass You have 253 deg, on radio - 195? It isnt too NDB or ADF finder (Like radio magnetic indicator, position 13 in manual, page 11).

What it actually shows? It looks like a mistake....
 
The first B-29 to arrive on Saipan was 42-24614 and was christened 'Joltin' Josie the Pacific Pioneer'. I bought the Airfix B-29 around 1964 and I remember putting the 'Josie' decal on my car; as such it was the first paint I wanted to do of the Superfort. Lots still to finish off though.



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Looks Great Dave :cool: , like many here guess we have all seen the footage of her arrival on to that field :applause:<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setTimeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">
 
Some great screenshots here but need to ask this question. Has anybody noticed the propeller arcs when the engines are running? To me they appear to be not a genuine circle.
 
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