Aerosoft Aerosoft Team [Inactive Account] 51558 Posted February 21, 2007 Author Aerosoft Share Posted February 21, 2007 Hi Mathijs I am new at this forum. I actually joined it when I saw that you are doing a new Catalina. I am interested in hearing (or seeing) something about what versions you are planning to do for the exterior of this plane? I would very much like to see something like this, with its special radar dome and other details: The Royal Danish Air Force used Catalinas from 1947 till 1970, first PBY 5A's and later on PBY 6A's. These planes were a vital part of the infrastructure of Greenland in that period, before the use of helicopters. I have access to the plane on the picture, the L-861, which is at a museum not far from here. And I also have about 175 historical photos of both the 5A's and 6A's, if you need documentation af the special details. Best regards Kim Dahl Denmark Hey Kim, thanks for the info! That model with the radar dome is high on my list for sure. We'll first do a standard PBY5a for the beta tests and then will discuss the models and liveries we'll do. If you got images and info, chances of that one being used will certainly be increased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanP 0 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 There's a Royal Danish Air Force Catalina at the RAF museum in Cosford (UK) as well. I'm not sure if it has a radar or not (it's sitting at ground level in a crowded hangar so seeing the top is a challenge! ) but the paint seems vaguely familiar... Ian P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boleropilot 1 Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 looks superb, but... i have fs9 and x, and my system is 'high level' for 9 and 'not too bad' for x - and i have a LOT of payware acft on my fs9 system, so i fly it MUCH more than x my 9 system also has Voz 1.3, 76.4 m terrain mesh, ultimate traffic, active sky 6.5, and headtracker 4 - i haven't even looked to see if any of that stuff is available yet for x i think i will still be doing a LOT of flying with 9 for some time, and i will certainly be buying more payware for 9 too - it would be really nice if the Catalina (one of my favourite acft) will be one of them boleropilot ps sad story about the one that crashed at Lord Howe Island just after the war, i stood amongst the wreckage when we visited a few years ago - if you'd like details just ask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosoft Aerosoft Team [Inactive Account] 51558 Posted February 24, 2007 Author Aerosoft Share Posted February 24, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WF442 1 Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 OMG! :shock: She looks mighty fine! As soon as i get my hands on her i will paint her up in a suiting livery and take her for a trip around the FSX world. Looking forward to it. regards Bjør E. Henriksen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dag Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Looks cool. That must be one from the current warbirds scene, I cannot imagine a Coastal Command one without the nose turret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosoft Aerosoft Team [Inactive Account] 51558 Posted February 25, 2007 Author Aerosoft Share Posted February 25, 2007 Looks cool. That must be one from the current warbirds scene, I cannot imagine a Coastal Command one without the nose turret. This is one that still flies. Most of them got the nose turret removed as it blocks the view a lot and makes the aircraft a lot harder to fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C 110 Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 I think I may have to charge you for a new pair if shoes, the leather is getting damaged by the "pool of drool"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrud 0 Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 you're getting closer but front windscreen is too big, and your pilots are too small. Don't worry, everyone that's tried to model the canopy never get it right. i hope it get's corrected before release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosoft Aerosoft Team [Inactive Account] 51558 Posted March 2, 2007 Author Aerosoft Share Posted March 2, 2007 I agree on the cockpit, it should be flatter and a bit smaller. The pilots are too small indeed, an easy fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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