DSabre 2220 Posted January 18, 2022 F4F dev blog update: A lot more fun than I thought. Made good progress. Even the rather complex gear went well. Of course it is some kind of hack but works for me. Testing with one side first to see if it is possible at all. Except for the hovering physX works well so far. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dogone 31 Posted January 18, 2022 That's looking really nice Sab, beautiful work ... love your work and dedication to war birds of the past. thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
belgerot 33 Posted January 18, 2022 Wow.. simply watching that gear animated.. 😮 Awesome work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSabre 2220 Posted January 18, 2022 Thank you. Here`s another one. If you get too close you can see some of the parts become warped a little though. Did not animate every little part but made them move in groups which emulates it close enough for me. Once I have added an interior and put more work on normalmap and texture it is ready to go. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSabre 2220 Posted January 19, 2022 The A6M reboot is on a good way too: Body and wings are basically redone. I think so far only the prop and the antenna is untouched new uv map, new texture and normalmap little details: matching prop blur This engine cowling with the cutouts is from an early version so it matches the F4F. little details: hook and tail wheel can now retract 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeTeT 1496 Posted January 19, 2022 Ah, the Zero, my favourite plane in Pacific Air War, if anyone remembers that title. About time to splash some F4Fs... until the Hellcats arrive 😄 Good fun ahead! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froggyluv 2122 Posted January 19, 2022 Just curious wasnt there an AI mod that improved and gave the AI pilots (especially for these older types) more of a Dogfighting mentality? Edit: Found it - its WebKnights Avionics if anyones interested Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSabre 2220 Posted January 21, 2022 v 0.026 - added HE 37mm pod ammo - increased bomb splash damage - fixed P-51 exhaust error - changed P-51 default livery 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSabre 2220 Posted January 27, 2022 DEV Blog With the Wildcat and Zero going so well I tried my luck with the SBD and F4U reboot for the nth time. Did some backtracking, generous deleting and finally made some sort of progress. I feel it may work this time. kept the old wheels and prop on this one, the rest is mostly new redoing the wings and remapping the uv on a single texture 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSabre 2220 Posted January 30, 2022 (edited) Dev Blog Finally up in the air again Deploing dive brakes Adding some wear and tear makes a difference Edited February 1, 2022 by DSabre 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSabre 2220 Posted February 11, 2022 Dev Blog Taking a break from airplane interiors new airfield tractor plus the old scooters 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSabre 2220 Posted February 20, 2022 v 0.027 added A6M added a few Scooters and Airfield Tractors added Airfield Props changed overheat (now works as WEP for fighters = 90% full power, 100% = WEP) minor changes to armaments minor changes to liveries probably even more changes 8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dogone 31 Posted February 21, 2022 Hi Sab, Thank you for the update and really like what you are doing with the mod, especially with the Japanese naval items. That Nakajima A6M2-N 😍 is looking great and much needed. thanks again for your commitment and dedication. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSabre 2220 Posted February 22, 2022 Next Up: v 0.028 added SBD added F4F minor tweaks 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSabre 2220 Posted February 24, 2022 Next on the list my new fav plane v 0.029 added F4U added He 162 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
belgerot 33 Posted February 24, 2022 Really solid additions in my opinion, keep up the good work! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSabre 2220 Posted February 26, 2022 (edited) updating the panel (wip) v 0.030 - fixed cowl flaps and hook on F4F, A6M, SBD, F4U - added work in progress mock-up version of WB81 - F4U interior update, fighter bomber default loadout Edited March 16, 2022 by DSabre 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
