=362nd_FS=Hiromachi Posted May 23, 2017 Posted May 23, 2017 The N1K1-J was not an easy aircraft to fly tough, had some set of characteristics that required only experienced pilots to fly them. Hence why N1K2-J appeared with adjusted airfoil and wing design, to address those characteristics. Still, it was interesting for me to discover that they have used laminar flow airfoils in N1K fighters, it was after all first real fighter developed by the Kawanishi and they set bar quite high despite no previous experience with that kind of machines. They sure had experience with flying boats but thats a different kind of bird.
[CPT]Pike*HarryM Posted May 23, 2017 Posted May 23, 2017 Definitely a very interesting evolution to it.
II/JG17_HerrMurf Posted May 24, 2017 Posted May 24, 2017 (edited) "They're going more than one to be honest. I used to work for WT reporting some issues as a tech mod and often my good friend from Japan translated documents and data for me, it took plenty of time and effort since it's a pre war Japanese, some symbols differ and some are just very rare this days." I'm sure they will rely heavily on community members as resources (as they have previously) but this team will likely not be able to keep more than one person on staff for translation. Edited May 24, 2017 by II/JG17_HerrMurf
II/JG17_HerrMurf Posted May 24, 2017 Posted May 24, 2017 I'm stoked to be headed to the PTO and will buy multiple modules for both myself and give aways. But I hope we get to go to the ETO as well or we will end up with a DCS'esque scenario where Mustangs, Thunderbolts, Lightnings (and maybe late war Spits) are fighting German AC over various Pacific islands in MP. 1
=362nd_FS=Hiromachi Posted May 24, 2017 Posted May 24, 2017 I'm sure they will rely heavily on community members as resources (as they have previously) but this team will likely not be able to keep more than one person on staff for translation. I've seen in the facebook comments that Dan King replied to that translator seeking announcement. Dan is a respected and well established researcher who is fluent in Japanese, he happens to be an author of the two following books: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Zeo-Fighter-Firsthand-Accounts/dp/1468178806 https://www.amazon.com/Tomb-Called-Iwo-Jima-Firsthand/dp/1500343382/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 Would be very nice to have him around. I'm stoked to be headed to the PTO and will buy multiple modules for both myself and give aways. But I hope we get to go to the ETO as well or we will end up with a DCS'esque scenario where Mustangs, Thunderbolts, Lightnings (and maybe late war Spits) are fighting German AC over various Pacific islands in MP. I just hope to find a little corner for myself to fly Zeros, Shiden Kai and B5N. Multicrew machines like TBD and B5N will be a very interesting aspect in multiplayer.
Danziger Posted May 24, 2017 Posted May 24, 2017 Didn't the Japanese have their own 109/Macchi style fighter?
II/JG17_HerrMurf Posted May 24, 2017 Posted May 24, 2017 I've seen in the facebook comments that Dan King replied to that translator seeking announcement. Dan is a respected and well established researcher who is fluent in Japanese, he happens to be an author of the two following books: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Zeo-Fighter-Firsthand-Accounts/dp/1468178806 https://www.amazon.com/Tomb-Called-Iwo-Jima-Firsthand/dp/1500343382/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 Would be very nice to have him around. I just hope to find a little corner for myself to fly Zeros, Shiden Kai and B5N. Multicrew machines like TBD and B5N will be a very interesting aspect in multiplayer. Don't get me wrong, I want the ETO 1944 pretty badly but I am totally down for each operational period (41-42/43-44/45) of the PTO and will buy multiple copies of it all. As soon as Midway EA is released I will buy one or two copies to give away as well as the one which puts a gold bar under my name. 2
Rjel Posted May 24, 2017 Posted May 24, 2017 Don't get me wrong, I want the ETO 1944 pretty badly but I am totally down for each operational period (41-42/43-44/45) of the PTO and will buy multiple copies of it all. As soon as Midway EA is released I will buy one or two copies to give away as well as the one which puts a gold bar under my name. I'm very eager for the Midway EA too. As pretty as the Kuban map is looking and I'm eager to fly on it, I really am looking forward to a complete change of pace in this series. I still have another not yet activated copy of Kuban but I'm undecided how best I want to use it. My hope is to buy a full set of BoX as it stands today and then find someone new to flight sims that might help grow this genre by one. Maybe they'll introduce the sim to someone else. I appreciate all who have generously given free copies, but it seems like most times those copies go to existing members here who hadn't already purchased whatever copy they received for reasons of their own. I'm not sure that really adds to the membership of our small club.
II/JG17_HerrMurf Posted May 24, 2017 Posted May 24, 2017 I structure my giveaways pretty strictly to try to avoid that for the most part. I also do the giveaways in no small part to put some cash into the DEVs pockets in hopes of shoring up the bottom line just a little bit.
Rjel Posted May 24, 2017 Posted May 24, 2017 I structure my giveaways pretty strictly to try to avoid that for the most part. I also do the giveaways in no small part to put some cash into the DEVs pockets in hopes of shoring up the bottom line just a little bit. I admire that. I've suggested in the past that those who could buy extra copies if possible to help fill the coffers. That idea was shot down pretty quickly by several. Still, when I can I have bought extra and all the addons. I know Jason has said no to the idea of us "helping" with our own investments. Still, I wish it were possible. But I guess buying extra copies of the sim accomplishes the same goal of extra cash flow.
Ribbon Posted May 25, 2017 Posted May 25, 2017 Most of the ppl interested or could be interested in flight sims can afford to buy it themself, hence i don't think giveaway is neccessary. Majority of us are grown mature ppl with salary so the best way in my opinion to help il2 community growth is detect potential "victims" and trought talk describe Box to them and drag them into it. Giveaway is nice too but final goal is make them passionate about flying.
Gambit21 Posted May 25, 2017 Posted May 25, 2017 Most of the ppl interested or could be interested in flight sims can afford to buy it themself, hence i don't think giveaway is neccessary. Majority of us are grown mature ppl with salary so the best way in my opinion to help il2 community growth is detect potential "victims" and trought talk describe Box to them and drag them into it. Giveaway is nice too but final goal is make them passionate about flying. I don't think anyone said giveaways are "necessary". Also, not everyone can afford this, let alone every module/release. You're not paying attention if you don't see evidence of this right here on the forum. There are posts all the time to the effect of "I can't afford both (or all 3) which one should I start with? Box? BoM? Happens all the time. I've never personally had a bit of luck getting someone in my actual real life interested enough to go buy a suitable PC and purchase a flight sim...ever, not once. Believe me I've tried over the last 20+ years. Every little bit helps, and I like what Murff does. I still intend to do the same myself at some point when I have enough left over in my Christmas, Vacation, Wife Birthday slush fund, which just hasn't happened yet.
Ribbon Posted May 25, 2017 Posted May 25, 2017 I don't think anyone said giveaways are "necessary". Also, not everyone can afford this, let alone every module/release. You're not paying attention if you don't see evidence of this right here on the forum. There are posts all the time to the effect of "I can't afford both (or all 3) which one should I start with? Box? BoM? Happens all the time. I've never personally had a bit of luck getting someone in my actual real life interested enough to go buy a suitable PC and purchase a flight sim...ever, not once. Believe me I've tried over the last 20+ years. Every little bit helps, and I like what Murff does. I still intend to do the same myself at some point when I have enough left over in my Christmas, Vacation, Wife Birthday slush fund, which just hasn't happened yet. I believe ppl ask where to start cos buying all at once for person unfamiliar with sim is too big risk.I was refering to new players not existing ones. Later it all comes down if they like it; better pc,gear...etc. I could be wrong, i'm not rich but i find money over some period for things i like even i don't know with money and spend it like drunk sailor. I draged only one person into box, but he already had good gaming pc. He likes it very much but rarely find free time for himself.
Gambit21 Posted May 25, 2017 Posted May 25, 2017 I was referring to new players as well...it's an expense. I have a decent job, but with a frugal wife I have to use some restraint and $80 is no small chunk of $$ in our household.
II/JG17_HerrMurf Posted May 25, 2017 Posted May 25, 2017 Eff it. New giveaway is up................................ 3
9./JG27DefaultFace Posted May 25, 2017 Posted May 25, 2017 I'm stoked to be headed to the PTO and will buy multiple modules for both myself and give aways. But I hope we get to go to the ETO as well or we will end up with a DCS'esque scenario where Mustangs, Thunderbolts, Lightnings (and maybe late war Spits) are fighting German AC over various Pacific islands in MP. +1 I'd love to see something in the Mediteranean or Africa in Il2. Or something with P-38's and B/C model Mustangs vs 109s and 190s.
Danziger Posted May 26, 2017 Posted May 26, 2017 I wonder if we get these Collector Planes? It's sad. In those days they had real pilots flying those to get great film sequences. Now they would just do it with CGI and terrible physics.
Riderocket Posted May 26, 2017 Author Posted May 26, 2017 And movies are very Bias. Also in that new call of duty game, they had Ju87 G-1s (the ones with the gun pods) attacking the soldiers, and those 37mm cannons were shooting like little 7mms
Lusekofte Posted May 26, 2017 Posted May 26, 2017 And movies are very Bias. Also in that new call of duty game, they had Ju87 G-1s (the ones with the gun pods) attacking the soldiers, and those 37mm cannons were shooting like little 7mms Youhave to admit those 7 mm would not give the same dramatic feel to it
=362nd_FS=Hiromachi Posted May 27, 2017 Posted May 27, 2017 Considering Okinawa theme ... But movie makers still got to learn a lot/
Feathered_IV Posted May 27, 2017 Posted May 27, 2017 Couldn't finish that film. Terrible pantomime acting.
Danziger Posted May 27, 2017 Posted May 27, 2017 Will we be able to launch a Kingfisher from a battleship?
ShamrockOneFive Posted May 27, 2017 Posted May 27, 2017 Will we be able to launch a Kingfisher from a battleship? I'm wondering that given that the Japanese equivalent is one of the aircraft that Jason is looking for sources on. 2
pilotpierre Posted May 28, 2017 Posted May 28, 2017 See "A Good Pre PTO Release Read" post for a factual account of the British Fleet Air Arm in the Pacific.
Livai Posted May 28, 2017 Posted May 28, 2017 Considering Okinawa theme ... Time to put some beats inside the theme to see what happen, makes things more interesting......................... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wegIts6WesU
II/JG17_HerrMurf Posted May 28, 2017 Posted May 28, 2017 I've always wondered if they actually took off from the carrier for this movie or if it was just low passes and some camera trickery.
Livai Posted August 7, 2017 Posted August 7, 2017 I've always wondered if they actually took off from the carrier for this movie or if it was just low passes and some camera trickery. Here they show how they did it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYa8NPbqcbY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzSZIdUSr7Y
Hoss Posted August 7, 2017 Posted August 7, 2017 I think the Battle of the Philippines Sea would be fantastic.............. lots of big Islands with Japanese airbases, lots of Japanese ships, even get the SB2C in this battle............. F6F's, TBF Avengers..... would be a hoot..... Cheers Hoss 1
3rd-BG_Concho Posted August 13, 2017 Posted August 13, 2017 I would like to see the New Guinea / New Brittain maps created along with the Solomon Islands and eventually the Philippine Islands made available. Lots of options there for both land and carrier flight ops. Would be fun.
Ropalcz Posted August 13, 2017 Posted August 13, 2017 New Guinea would be the best option - it allows very good planeset. Aircobra, P-40, Spit and Boston could be used by (not only) players who already own BoK. Then adding for example "razorback" version of P-47, Beaufort with torpedoes, F6F, Helldiver... Japanese could get Ki-61, Ki-43, D4Y "Judy", G4M "Betty", for late scenario even Ki-84 Hayate... In my opinion, years 1943-44 would be the best. Lets hope devs will have enough resources and we get New Guinea in the future PS: Some Razorbacks from 348th FG over New Guinea
BlitzPig_EL Posted August 13, 2017 Posted August 13, 2017 I don't think the Ki 84 was ever employed in New Guinea. Ki 61 and Ki 43 only for the IJA.
Jade_Monkey Posted August 13, 2017 Posted August 13, 2017 New Guinea would be the best option - it allows very good planeset. Aircobra, P-40, Spit and Boston could be used by (not only) players who already own BoK. Then adding for example "razorback" version of P-47, Beaufort with torpedoes, F6F, Helldiver... Japanese could get Ki-61, Ki-43, D4Y "Judy", G4M "Betty", for late scenario even Ki-84 Hayate... In my opinion, years 1943-44 would be the best. Lets hope devs will have enough resources and we get New Guinea in the future PS: Some Razorbacks from 348th FG over New Guinea P47 razorbacks: yes, please,and thank you!
BlitzPig_EL Posted August 14, 2017 Posted August 14, 2017 Guadalcanal has it's merits as well... P 400 at Henderson Field, Guadalcanal...
US63_SpadLivesMatter Posted August 14, 2017 Posted August 14, 2017 New Guinea or Guadalcanal would be fantastic. I hope the devs walk back their plans for Okinawa and choose one of those instead.
216th_Lucas_From_Hell Posted August 14, 2017 Posted August 14, 2017 Working the Iron Dog against those nimble Japanese planes, you say? Bring it.
Cybermat47 Posted August 14, 2017 Posted August 14, 2017 New Guinea would be the best option - it allows very good planeset. Aircobra, P-40, Spit and Boston could be used by (not only) players who already own BoK. Then adding for example "razorback" version of P-47, Beaufort with torpedoes, F6F, Helldiver... Japanese could get Ki-61, Ki-43, D4Y "Judy", G4M "Betty", for late scenario even Ki-84 Hayate... In my opinion, years 1943-44 would be the best. Lets hope devs will have enough resources and we get New Guinea in the future I'd also like to see New Guinea, but 1942, with Boomerangs and Wirraways. 2
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