sevenless 1376 Posted August 20 7 minutes ago, [DBS]Browning said: You know that top image isn't a photo, right? To be honest, nope I didn´t realize that. Where is it from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
357th_Dog 199 Posted August 20 22 minutes ago, sevenless said: What I find interesting is the difference in pilot position in the photo back then compared to today. Or am I seeing things which are not there? This Mustang has been modified to accept a rear jump seat, which necessitates both the enlarged, blown canopy and moving the pilot forward (as well as the obvious deletion of the fuel cell, radio and battery) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[DBS]Browning 296 Posted August 20 13 minutes ago, sevenless said: To be honest, nope I didn´t realize that. Where is it from? Looks like a composite from photos and IL2 1946. The pilot is the russian pilot from 46. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MeoW.Scharfi 1132 Posted August 20 (edited) Just now, [DBS]Browning said: Looks like a composite from photos and IL2 1946. The pilot is the russian pilot from 46. 13 minutes ago, sevenless said: To be honest, nope I didn´t realize that. Where is it from? This Pic is from War thunder/Wings of Prey(same Engine as WT) on sicily map. xd Edited August 20 by MeoW.Scharfi 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sevenless 1376 Posted August 20 7 minutes ago, 357th_Dog said: This Mustang has been modified to accept a rear jump seat, which necessitates both the enlarged, blown canopy and moving the pilot forward (as well as the obvious deletion of the fuel cell, radio and battery) Ah thanks, that explains it for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jade_Monkey 2773 Posted August 20 1 hour ago, [DBS]Browning said: You know that top image isn't a photo, right? Not sure what you are talking about. Here is the pic of the real plane I'm using as reference: 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-332FG-Buddy 36 Posted August 21 20 hours ago, Jonttu1 said: Anybody else really hoping there's going to be a Tuskegee skin for the Mustang? YEAPP!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6./ZG26_Custard 1304 Posted August 21 12 hours ago, 357th_Dog said: This Mustang has been modified to accept a rear jump seat, which necessitates both the enlarged, blown canopy and moving the pilot forward Looking at photos of WWII P-51's the pilot seemed to have a very "forward" position in the cockpit. Even the manual from WWII shows the pilot in a very forward position. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy55 10 Posted August 21 Absolutely hoping for Tuskegee skin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EAF19_Marsh 657 Posted August 21 Is that not quite natural? If you look at your car headrest vs. your actual sitting position, most people tend to lean further forward. I do when I get some flying, but pulling ‘g’ I guess that my head goes back. I do love it’s balance of elegance and aggression. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZachariasX 1544 Posted August 21 32 minutes ago, EAF19_Marsh said: If you look at your car headrest vs. your actual sitting position, most people tend to lean further forward. In the aircraft, this is not a headrest. It is a padded armor plate located sufficiently far behind for you to be able to turn your neck and see that other guy near your six. What is a headrest anyway... On an 80's Bentley Turbo R, the rear sear headrest are hard as mahogany bricks. They hurt you when you even think about "resting your head". No clue what they were intended for besides "being there". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6./ZG26_Custard 1304 Posted August 21 1 hour ago, EAF19_Marsh said: Is that not quite natural? If you look at your car headrest vs. your actual sitting position, most people tend to lean further forward. I do when I get some flying, but pulling ‘g’ I guess that my head goes back. There are many photos of WWII P-51's with the pilot in a very forward position. The early Mustangs seem to have had a seating position set slightly further back but later versions definitely have that forward position. The 3D model from WT/WP game seems to have the pilot set back far too much. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EAF19_Marsh 657 Posted August 21 29 minutes ago, ZachariasX said: n the aircraft, this is not a headrest. It is a padded armor plate located sufficiently far behind for you to be able to turn your neck and see that other guy near your six. I know. What I meant was that one tends to sit more vertically when driving / flying than the seat position might suggest. Therefore, the pilot appears to be further ‘forward’ owing to the natural gap between the head and the seat. Also, the forward canopy rail is intended to be looked over and under, which is easiest performed from a forward position. 2 minutes ago, 6./ZG26_Custard said: The 3D model from WT/WP game seems to have the pilot set back far too much. Yes, I agree. The model appears to have taken the seat position / headrest / armour as the natural posture, which I was pointing out is not natural. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elem 288 Posted August 21 5 minutes ago, EAF19_Marsh said: Also, the forward canopy rail is intended to be looked over and under, which is easiest performed from a forward position. Being able to reach the instrument panel is quite important too! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EAF19_Marsh 657 Posted August 21 Just now, Elem said: Being able to reach the instrument panel is quite important too! You can normally do that from way back - one advantage of analogue instruments. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[_FLAPS_]Diggun 681 Posted August 21 Just now, EAF19_Marsh said: that from way back My cousin was rejected from RAF fast jet training. her arms were half an inch too short apparently. She's been known as T-Rex ever since. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gambit21 4019 Posted August 23 On 8/21/2019 at 3:58 AM, [_FLAPS_]Diggun said: My cousin was rejected from RAF fast jet training. her arms were half an inch too short apparently. She's been known as T-Rex ever since. That is one of the funniest damn things I've heard. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MeoW.Scharfi 1132 Posted August 23 On 8/21/2019 at 12:58 PM, [_FLAPS_]Diggun said: My cousin was rejected from RAF fast jet training. her arms were half an inch too short apparently. She's been known as T-Rex ever since. That's actually quite sad tho. Mostly because people who call her that wouldn't have made as well. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[_FLAPS_]Diggun 681 Posted August 23 rest assured, she takes no sh*t. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cpt_Siddy 880 Posted August 23 On 8/21/2019 at 12:02 PM, 6./ZG26_Custard said: Just freaking look at him! Look how happy he looks sitting in that cockpit! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rjel 1223 Posted August 23 7 hours ago, Cpt_Siddy said: Just freaking look at him! Look how happy he looks sitting in that cockpit! Why not? After all, we all know He's off to win the war. 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unreasonable 2345 Posted August 23 7 hours ago, [_FLAPS_]Diggun said: rest assured, she takes no sh*t. Well at least now no-one will call her "fast". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D3adCZE 117 Posted August 26 On 8/23/2019 at 3:15 AM, Cpt_Siddy said: Just freaking look at him! Look how happy he looks sitting in that cockpit! I would be happy too sitting in this sexy beast having such air supremacy. 😄 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM357_TinMan 108 Posted August 26 On 8/21/2019 at 5:48 AM, 6./ZG26_Custard said: The 3D model from WT/WP game seems to have the pilot set back far too much. But, seriously, what does WT get modeled correctly anyway....amirite? 😉 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PainGod85 265 Posted August 26 1 hour ago, BM357_TinMan said: But, seriously, what does WT get modeled correctly anyway....amirite? 😉 Not the P-47D at 70", though it was initially reasonably close to being correct, then it got VSN'd to the attached power curve, and then it ended up getting corrected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bremspropeller 895 Posted September 7 Some 4th FG romance... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danielprates 379 Posted September 7 On 8/21/2019 at 7:48 AM, 6./ZG26_Custard said: The 3D model from WT/WP game seems to have the pilot set back far too much He also looks a little too big for the plane. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rjel 1223 Posted September 7 (edited) 3 hours ago, Bremspropeller said: Some 4th FG romance... I'm sure there are some pictures there someplace. Here's my 4thFG contribution. Col. Don Blakeslee. Edited September 7 by Rjel photo added 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GP* 249 Posted September 11 I may have missed it in the last 20 pages...but will our variant have the K-14 gyro gunsight as an option? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSR_T-888 69 Posted September 11 On 8/26/2019 at 11:05 AM, PainGod85 said: Not the P-47D at 70", though it was initially reasonably close to being correct, then it got VSN'd to the attached power curve, and then it ended up getting corrected. What am I looking at? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-332FG-Buddy 36 Posted September 11 8 minutes ago, DSR_T-888 said: What am I looking at? A engine chart for a P-47 in a P-51discussion 😐 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AKA_Big10 53 Posted September 11 (edited) Would like this skin, current model I am working on. Edited October 2 by AKA_Big10 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LukeFF 4633 Posted September 11 2 hours ago, Pre said: I may have missed it in the last 20 pages...but will our variant have the K-14 gyro gunsight as an option? Yes: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites