P51D just rolled out - SCREENSHOTS

[NigeF-51]

Hi all,
Sounds like good news about the updates. Can I ask, (1) if the wire aerial from canopy to fin can be removed/made optional as ETO Mustangs were not fitted with it & (2) if the second 'link' chute can be added to the bottom surface of each wing?
Also, is it possible to have the drop tank pylon modelled for the combat versions flying without tanks?

[CWD]

Scott, one more question.

I realize we're asking a lot, and it's probably too early for you to answer with any certainty, but can you comment on whether existing repaints will be compatible with the updated P-51D model?

[Snuffy]

CWD,

Scott already answered that .... read it here.

It's good news.

[CWD]

CWD,

Scott already answered that .... read it here.

It's good news.

Ah, I didn't see that. Thanks Snuffy, my apologies for the oversight. I've been holding off doing any new repaints because I wasn't sure if I'd have to update all of my existing ones once the new version comes out, but...to heck with it, I can't hold back.

[HAROLD SCHECKEL JR]

hate to be picky but this is a chance for shockwave to fix some minor,but important details on their p-51. that i and others have noticed. mr BRADBURGER posted an excellent sideview of the p51 .which show the top of thevertical tail surfaces should not go straight across but rather angle down slightly
and the back of the rudder goes all the way down in a straight line, ours has a bend near the bottom.
also the wind screen should be optically flat.
the gear doors hinge at the bottom of the wing ,but i think shockwaves are attached to the gear strut itself.
i notice on most of my aircraft that the oleo strut compression is never right. if they have the right compression on the ground they don't decompress when airborn. is there something in microsoft itself that won't allow full travel of struts?

these are my opinions only.
looking forward to buying the product regardless
bud

[CWD]

hate to be picky but this is a chance for shockwave to fix some minor,but important details on their p-51. that i and others have noticed. mr BRADBURGER posted an excellent sideview of the p51 .which show the top of thevertical tail surfaces should not go straight across but rather angle down slightly
and the back of the rudder goes all the way down in a straight line, ours has a bend near the bottom.
also the wind screen should be optically flat.
the gear doors hinge at the bottom of the wing ,but i think shockwaves are attached to the gear strut itself.
i notice on most of my aircraft that the oleo strut compression is never right. if they have the right compression on the ground they don't decompress when airborn. is there something in microsoft itself that won't allow full travel of struts?

these are my opinions only.
looking forward to buying the product regardless
bud

Did you see where Scott said virtually every improvement mentioned in this thread is already being implemented?

[HAROLD SCHECKEL JR]

that's great news!
incidentally, i wonder if scott could give us working machine guns like skyunlimited's p-38. it would be nice to see tracers even though nothing would be destroyed.
bud

[CWD]

Already been done. I have an effects setup somewhere on my hard drive that adds exhaust flames and machine gun effects to the WoP P-51D. I don't actually have it installed on mine, I keep meaning to do it.

I could probably give you a copy if I could get permission from the author, it's a guy who posts on SOH if I recall correctly.

[GT182]

CWD, yes by all means try and get permission. I've looked for these effects but haven't found them yet. I'd love to install them and try them out.

Or, add the link to them here. It might be easier that way and less work for you.

[CWD]

They aren't in a file library anywhere, and I'm not having much success finding all the right parts so far.

[Army_485]

when will the update be released I hope it is soon I cant wait:D

[Snuffy]

They're not plane specific updates. You have to buy the WW2 Fighters package to get the fixes as far as I know.

No the WW2 package will not update your current installment of WoP aircraft. Sorry.

[Army_485]

scott said there is going to be a update to the P-51D

[CWD]

Yes indeed.

Very first post in the thread, Snuffy.

Any changes we make to the core WoP P51 will also be made available via an update to all owners of the full P51D/H package. The same applies to the WoP P47.

[Snuffy]

Alright ... so I have a severe case of CRS ....

I stand corrected. :p