F/A-18 Super Hornet

[matt_gold 10]

This plane is really looking amazing. It's my favorite jet, and I can't wait to fly it.

I wonder.....is there any way of reducing the width of the canopy metal frame? the arching metal frame which closes the canopy. I know that we are aiming for accuracy, but the real version seems thinner, and I personally like thinner as it tends to take up alot of screen real estate, and thus block my view of outside.

if I am totally wrong here, just let me know.

-matt

[Meatball0311 79]

This plane is really looking amazing. It's my favorite jet, and I can't wait to fly it.

I wonder.....is there any way of reducing the width of the canopy metal frame? the arching metal frame which closes the canopy. I know that we are aiming for accuracy, but the real version seems thinner, and I personally like thinner as it tends to take up alot of screen real estate, and thus block my view of outside.

if I am totally wrong here, just let me know.

-matt

I will look into it.. I think the new pilot view may have something to do with it.

There are many things that I am going to touch up before any type of release. Especially the cockpit...

EDIT: Fixed canopy frame thickness

Edited May 9, 2011 by Meatball0311

[vengeance1 50]

Canopy Frame thickness? That is huge, as that seem to be the only thing that just did not add up to how good it was looking. Nice job looking forward to seeing that! ;)

[themaster303 22]

the artificial horizon on the right down is turning in the opposite direction ;)

a nice addon !!

[JAG201509 10]

do you know an expected release date because im loving the looks of it.. and im getting a bit tired of the F-111 i need to finnish getting the RAAF

[PuFu 4600]

do you know an expected release date because im loving the looks of it..

i believe the answer your are looking for is as follows: when it is done, like every other FREE community content out there.

[JAG201509 10]

hahaha thanks.. i just cant wait for the F/A-18 it will complete my game

[larsiano 12]

wow, this looks realy nice! Cant wait to test it! It seems almost ready for a beta version :)

[JAG201509 10]

could you send me a file with the PBO's and all that stuff so i could try it out??

[Jester_Darrak 10]

could you send me a file with the PBO's and all that stuff so i could try it out??

Fail...

It looks like release is not far away in the future, so please stay calm and you will get your toy. I don't think that he will give his addon to anyone who asks in a forum thread just because he/she wants to try it out. Again, wait until it's released, it's done when it's done!

[JAG201509 10]

yeah ok.. just when i got the game i thought it would have the F/A-18 because the USAF use it but i was wrong and now that i know that one is been made i realy cant wait.

[Daniel 0]

yeah ok.. just when i got the game i thought it would have the F/A-18 because the USAF use it but i was wrong and now that i know that one is been made i realy cant wait.

Failing hard there man. :p

[Meatball0311 79]

Thank you all for being patient. I know you all are really anticipating the release of this addon and I am working as fast as I can to get it out to you.

Before I release it, I personally would like it to be in a little better shape than it is presently. I have only a few more things I would like to complete and touch up, so please be patient. Once again thank you for your interest in this project.

Here is an update video of what I have been working on this past week:

1. Improved texture and mapping

2. Reduced canopy frame thickness

3. Added indicator lights for flaps

4. Added several squadron aircraft textures

there is still more to add and fine tune, but here is a little video....

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[Rough Knight 9]

Looks nice as usual meatball. Where you learn to do this by the way? I get very blown away by how quick you have achieved a lot of the things you have. I suppose you get faster the more you do?

[Meatball0311 79]

Looks nice as usual meatball. Where you learn to do this by the way? I get very blown away by how quick you have achieved a lot of the things you have. I suppose you get faster the more you do?

I am teaching myself and the community is very helpful in helping. :)

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here is another video...

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[ray243 11]

What are the maps for 12test1 and 13test1?

[[aps]gnat 28]

You got a lot of lag-spiking doing on in that second video. Is that the island or the FA18(s) ?

[Meatball0311 79]

What are the maps for 12test1 and 13test1?

Gnat;1923440']You got a lot of lag-spiking doing on in that second video. Is that the island or the FA18(s) ?

The island is a friends and is in Beta testing. It is a map of Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Course 29 Palms. Yes it is the island that is lag-spiking..

[supergruntsb78 67]

man this realy is going the right way just hope we will get several versions like NAVY & MARINES

edit: OK OK and RAAF :p

Edited May 15, 2011 by supergruntsb78

[JAG201509 10]

and RAAF :)

[nodunit 397]

The texturing improvements are a bit difficult to see, would you mind posting some screenshots focusing on these parts?

Also will you be toning the specular down some.

http://files.air-attack.com/MIL/f18sh/f18e_kittyhawk_20080424.jpg

http://indexofwallpapers.com/wallpapers/f-18-hornet-wallpapers/f-18-hornet-wallpaper-8-11207.jpg

http://www.photocub.com/photo/var/albums/Boeing_F-18_Super_Hornet.jpg?m=1302720277

[JAG201509 10]

will this mod when its done work on ArmA 2 or just OA

[Davey 0]

Great job cant wait 2 fly it :) Mine favorite plane from OFP(Franze) good luck and thx for al the hard work

[Meatball0311 79]

man this realy is going the right way just hope we will get several versions like NAVY & MARINES

edit: OK OK and RAAF :p

Yes, I plan on eventually having US NAVY, MARINES, and RAAF. I would like to get the model working the way I want it before adding these.

The texturing improvements are a bit difficult to see, would you mind posting some screenshots focusing on these parts?

Also will you be toning the specular down some.

Will try my best to get some better quality pics up.. and will also look into the specular issue. Based on those photos you posted, the paint is flat without much glare.. so I will work on toning it down a bit. Thanks.

will this mod when its done work on ArmA 2 or just OA

It will work on both.. and the only thing that is required atm is GLT Missilebox.

Great job cant wait 2 fly it :) Mine favorite plane from OFP(Franze) good luck and thx for al the hard work

Thanks for your comment!

[munger 25]

It will work on both.. and the only thing that is required atm is GLT Missilebox.

Does this mean that Mando Missiles won't be mandatory for the addon to work? If so I think that's a wise move. Don't get me wrong - Mando is a superb addon and very popular with users, but I think it would reduce the number of people who used your excellent addon if it was an enforced requirement. Just having the GLT Missilebox as a requirement makes more sense, with Mando an option for those who wish to have a more complex/authentic experience.

Keep up the good work Meatball - getting close now. :)