I enjoy military aircraft and helicopters.  But I don't see many current models.  Especialy USMC helo's:
CH-46 Sea Knight
CH-53 Super Stallion
AH-1W Cobra
UH-1N Huey
and the new:
V-22 Osprey.

Need advice on the how to's, lessons learned, and sugestions on creating/making these for FS2004.

Input greatly appreciated.

I started making a V-22 awhile back, but gave up for newer ideas.  I did, however, upload my Gmax work onto this site.  Its here:

http://www.simviation.com/adoptfsc.htm

It has no views to work with, but I guarantee it to be spot on.

Thanks for the input.  Al, I'll definitely try the that Site.  Getting V-22 Data is no problem.  I can walk over to one anytime I'd like over here at MCAS New River.  I work just a 5-minute walk away from any Marine Corps rotary aircraft.


Keep the ideas and input rolling....

and a pic of the engine and exterior? and if possible, a pic of a chinook landing\taking off?

I REALLY want a few pics of the V-22, mainly in the cockpit, as I don't know what it looks like in  its entirety, as well as the cargo section.

The best format for images (at least around here) would be *.jpg or *.jpeg format.  They should be about 800x600 and under 100kb to save bandwidth and such.  Just post them on this thread and we can pick them up here.

Thanks a million!

I also have some data files, specs, and pictures.  Files are large, so e-mail me at dusty019@charter.net and I will send them to you.

Why don't you try downloading the V-22 by Vlad Zhyhulskiy, here:

http://www.simviation.com/fs2002props32.htm

You can also try looking at my incomplete version here:

http://www.simviation.com/adoptfsc.htm

They will give you an idea of how you can control the rotation of the engines.

Basically, they both use a combination of keyframe flaps and airbrakes.

There would be no issues (I think) with running it in ACOF; its a Gmax model.

The problem is that some of the stuff in it is modeled a bit funny.  The main issue I have with it is the lack of a VC and other small things.  I am still going to attempt to finish my own Gmax model, here very soon.

There is a payware model available ($20 USD for the download link and $30 USD for a CDpackage) there are some pics of it in the payware section under the title UH1Z King Cobra and in the section on "I need help editing a CFG" under my name.

I made a few modifications (as you can see in the payware screenshots section). Placed the lights in correct positions, added a Rocket file so that I can fire rockets off the loadout HELLFIRE sytle. and last but least I changed the soundfile to give it authentic Cobra rotating blades sound! They are loud as hell and I like it! Feels so damn real!

I hear ya EnderBaron,

The website I got this from doesn't provide a email contact so that you can give them positive or negative feedback. I would have told them a thing or two.

But in the end the main part of the model (the Aircraft) was accurate (exterior and Interior) was accurate. it just came with a few quirks that were correctable. I really always liked this version of the Huey Cobra and I am much satisfied with what I am flying right now!

But i figure $20 isn't much to ask for the hours of work the creator probably put into making this aircraft. I know how difficult it is because I put some months into creating a F14 Tomcat for FS2002 and it never got off the ground because I didn't have enough skills to animate and paint it. All I designed was the body and weapons. So I don't feel like I was ripped off at all!

If anyone out there has this payware aircraft and would be interested in my alterations give me a buzz. It is a download away! Freeware upgrade!