Post by p40fanatic on May 5, 2008 13:09:18 GMT 12
Hi all!
As we all know, I'm a fairly feverish DH.98 Mosquito fan, and keenly awaiting the release of the new Aeroplane Heaven/JustFlight Mosquito packs for FS9 and FSX. Until then, to keep me occupied I've the "bonus" glass-nosed B.IV in the JF Lancaster pack.
But what if, like me, you prefer the solid nosed fighter-bomber marks, bristling with guns and cannon? Whaddya do?
You head over to Sim-Outhouse and download the BSK Mosquito. Ostensibly a NF.II night fighter, it's exactly the same as the FB.VI used by Kiwi squadrons during WW2 and similar the Aussie-built FB.40s used at Ohakea in the 50s. I downloaded a paint for the original CFS2 version of Aussie Mossie A52-41, which is simple but looks damned good!, and took it for a spin around the home patch.
Question is, for a freeware model originally designed for CFS2, is it worth the 5.5mb download?
Phwoar! This has everything except firing guns! The VC is a little dull as the controls don't move but it is a pretty good representation of a Mossie office, based on shots I've seen on preserved examples. The map in the nav's hand is a nice touch! The 2D cockpit is a little sparse too but you'd probably be able to replace it with the JF Mossie one if you were so inclined. I'm yet to find a decent FS9 panel for the FB.VI. The cockpit access hatch opens and an accurate ladder pops out, the radiator flaps open, and the tailwheel steers. The sound pack is, in my mind, better than that which comes with the JF Mossie as it has nicer startup and shutdown sounds, but they do sound a little crackly, like the aircraft was too loud for the mic they used. However, there hasn't been a Mossie flying anywhere since the loss of RR299/G-ASKH in 1996, so I can understand why it could be hard to get realistic sounds!
Pics, anyone?
Unfortunately the only new paint schemes available for this beauty are both Aussie, A52-41 as depicted here and PR.XVI A52-610. I've asked the repaint masters at NZFF to see what they can do about some historic NZ repaints, and mentioned the imminent return to flight in Auckland of KA114 and NZ2305. Sure would be nice to fly these aeroplanes in Flight Sim before AvSpecs and MAR are done with the real thing! Also, we can do the impossible and fly MoTaT's NZ2305, which also would be rather cool. I'll keep you posted and share any if they get done.
Hope you enjoy my snaps! We now return you to your regularly-scheduled thread.
As we all know, I'm a fairly feverish DH.98 Mosquito fan, and keenly awaiting the release of the new Aeroplane Heaven/JustFlight Mosquito packs for FS9 and FSX. Until then, to keep me occupied I've the "bonus" glass-nosed B.IV in the JF Lancaster pack.
But what if, like me, you prefer the solid nosed fighter-bomber marks, bristling with guns and cannon? Whaddya do?
You head over to Sim-Outhouse and download the BSK Mosquito. Ostensibly a NF.II night fighter, it's exactly the same as the FB.VI used by Kiwi squadrons during WW2 and similar the Aussie-built FB.40s used at Ohakea in the 50s. I downloaded a paint for the original CFS2 version of Aussie Mossie A52-41, which is simple but looks damned good!, and took it for a spin around the home patch.
Question is, for a freeware model originally designed for CFS2, is it worth the 5.5mb download?
Phwoar! This has everything except firing guns! The VC is a little dull as the controls don't move but it is a pretty good representation of a Mossie office, based on shots I've seen on preserved examples. The map in the nav's hand is a nice touch! The 2D cockpit is a little sparse too but you'd probably be able to replace it with the JF Mossie one if you were so inclined. I'm yet to find a decent FS9 panel for the FB.VI. The cockpit access hatch opens and an accurate ladder pops out, the radiator flaps open, and the tailwheel steers. The sound pack is, in my mind, better than that which comes with the JF Mossie as it has nicer startup and shutdown sounds, but they do sound a little crackly, like the aircraft was too loud for the mic they used. However, there hasn't been a Mossie flying anywhere since the loss of RR299/G-ASKH in 1996, so I can understand why it could be hard to get realistic sounds!
Pics, anyone?
Unfortunately the only new paint schemes available for this beauty are both Aussie, A52-41 as depicted here and PR.XVI A52-610. I've asked the repaint masters at NZFF to see what they can do about some historic NZ repaints, and mentioned the imminent return to flight in Auckland of KA114 and NZ2305. Sure would be nice to fly these aeroplanes in Flight Sim before AvSpecs and MAR are done with the real thing! Also, we can do the impossible and fly MoTaT's NZ2305, which also would be rather cool. I'll keep you posted and share any if they get done.
Hope you enjoy my snaps! We now return you to your regularly-scheduled thread.
No, it's a downloaded representation of Wanganui. I think I still have a very nice Ardmore, so when I get some NZ repaints I'll have to do some shots out of there for you!