Jason_Williams Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 Quote 209 Dear Pilots, I am wrapping up another trip to our Moscow studio where we discussed the current successes and future challenges that face our team and IL-2 Great Battles series. As always, we have a strong team and the will to keep powering on pushing the limits of ourselves and our products. Battle of Bodenplatte is coming along nicely along with the PO-2 which we will officially rename the U-2 to be more historically correct. This cool little bi-plane is finally nearing the final stage. Matter of fact, we had a real pilot who has experience flying an actual U-2 test our FM. He really liked it and gave us some small pointers that we will incorporate into the FM... ...Before I catch my flight back to the U.S. here are some pics of the skins that will ship with the P-47 D-28 “Jug” and the updated faces of our American USAAF pilot and our WWI Entente pilots. Per your feedback we have made them look younger. Quite a rugged, good looking fellow custom fit for the part. Full news - here is the full text and visual materials. 8 7 1
Drum_Tastic Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 (edited) All looking good Edited October 26, 2018 by Drum_Tastic
[CPT]milopugdog Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 (edited) You've got a day one order from me for that there U-2! The new pilot models look fantastic too! Will we eventually see pilot and gunner models for BoS/BoM modeled with the same detail? Edited October 26, 2018 by [CPT]milopugdog 1 1
catchthefoxes Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 OMG!! THE TESTERS WILL BE SOME LUCKY BASTARDS !!? 1 1
=gRiJ=Roman- Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 (edited) Not the first one again!!! The P47 is going to be something. The nose art is coming too, I wish at some point it could be made in decals to put it as an additional part of the plane. Great job devs! Will the U2 come in the same patch or a bit later? Without offending the P40 (which bravely held the line), finally, the Americans are entering the virtual war! Thanks Edited October 26, 2018 by PA_Spartan- 1
ROCKET_KNUT Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 Looking forward to the "Nähmaschine" (sewing machine)! And the P-47 and all the other great stuff!
40plus Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 1 minute ago, sevenless said: I love it! OK, OK, OK . . . . I think I'm finally excited about the P-47
I./JG1_Baron Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, catchthefoxes said: OMG!! THE TESTERS WILL BE SOME LUCKY BASTARDS !!? Yes ? Thunderbolt is darling ? Edited October 26, 2018 by I./JG1_Baron 2
Tony_Kito Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 My wishes for a Brazilian P-47 have come true. I can safely say I'm a bit closer to heaven now :, ) 4
=gRiJ=Roman- Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Tony_Kito said: My wishes for a Brazilian P-47 have come true. I can safely say I'm a bit closer to heaven now :, ) We need the Mexican skin as well. Edited October 26, 2018 by PA_Spartan- 1 2
[APAF]VR_Spartan85 Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 I’m loving the new fidelity of pilot models that keep coming out! We need an update of current ones too Fun fun keep it up devs!
SCG_Tzigy Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 (edited) super awesome, the aluminum panels look amazing Edited October 26, 2018 by SCG_Tzigy
=gRiJ=Roman- Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 (edited) Getting close to the old story .... soon to meet again Edited October 26, 2018 by PA_Spartan-
smink1701 Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 Awesome update. I think the American fighter pilot looks much more American. And love to see the P47 jockey wearing a mask! 2
SCG_ErwinP Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 8 minutes ago, Tony_Kito said: My wishes for a Brazilian P-47 have come true. I can safely say I'm a bit closer to heaven now :, ) Senta a púa! 1 1
smink1701 Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 We will be getting new toys next week for sure!
Chief_Mouser Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 (edited) The P-47 wasn't something that I'm particularly looking forward to, but doesn't she look a beast! May have to give her a thorough going-over after all! Cheers. Edited October 26, 2018 by 216th_Cat 1
Jason_Williams Posted October 26, 2018 Author Posted October 26, 2018 4 minutes ago, smink1701 said: Awesome update. I think the American fighter pilot looks much more American. And love to see the P47 jockey wearing a mask! Pretty sure we've already showed the mask and goggles. Jason 7 2 4
=FEW=Hauggy Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 Awesome stuff guys! Take care of those devs they are worth their weight in gold!
Legioneod Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 Great update, now when can we fly her? I don't know how much longer I can wait. 1
Jason_Williams Posted October 26, 2018 Author Posted October 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, smink1701 said: Yes, but haven’t seen in cockpit! I'm afraid you need your eyes checked Smink. Jason 7
PainGod85 Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 Does it come with the option to retrofit the fin fillet and dive flaps? 1
Bando Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 Great update this week. Love the pictures, love your enthusiasm and I hope this sim will prove to be the standard for many years to come. Have a save trip home and a great weekend for you and the dev team. My weekend is already splendid this way.
6./ZG26_Custard Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 I see the WW1 pilot is going to a Halloween party dressed as the WWII pilot Fantastic work ladies and gents. 1
CountZero Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 35 minutes ago, sevenless said: I love it! is that 2x1000lbs on wings and 1x500lbs underbelly or 3x500lbs ? it can take on whole airfield by it self ?
Legioneod Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 (edited) 11 minutes ago, PainGod85 said: Does it come with the option to retrofit the fin fillet and dive flaps? Dive flaps were never retrofitted, the fin was though. 1 minute ago, 77.CountZero said: is that 2x1000lbs on wings and 1x500lbs underbelly or 3x500lbs ? it can take on whole airfield by it self ? It could carry 2500lbs of bombs so maybe it's two 1000s, plus one 500. Certainly looks like it. I'm really glad they went with bazooka tubes and not hvars (as far as we know) since it's more accurate. Edited October 26, 2018 by Legioneod
1CGS LukeFF Posted October 26, 2018 1CGS Posted October 26, 2018 3 minutes ago, 77.CountZero said: is that 2x1000lbs on wings and 1x500lbs underbelly or 3x500lbs ? it can take on whole airfield by it self ? 2 x 1000 lb bombs + 1 x 500 lb bomb + 6 rockets. Be prepared to do some major damage with this thing. 2 2
sevenless Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 3 minutes ago, 77.CountZero said: is that 2x1000lbs on wings and 1x500lbs underbelly or 3x500lbs ? it can take on whole airfield by it self ? Looks like it. And it has the rocket tubes which also come in handy. Should be a lot of fun flying ground missions with the jug. Hope we get it for Halloween. 1
catchthefoxes Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 I WONDER WHAT EIGHT 50. Cals SOUND LIKE IN THIS SIM ?
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