Stuka D-5 needs more love!!

[Nickkyboy99]

I was really excited about the Ju 87 D-5, especially since we were finally getting an updated Stuka with an improved interior model, given that the D-3 was made over a decade ago. However, I was pretty disappointed. While a few gauges were moved or changed, the overall texturing and quality are essentially the same as the D-3.

Here's a side-by-side comparison (D-3 v D-5):

 

Same thing for the rear gunner (D-3 v D-5):

The frame is still the same old low-res as the D-3. 🙁

 

These are just two examples, of course, but look around, and it literally looks the same (the same applies to the Bf 109 E-4). Compared to the Me 410's gunner position, and looking at the framing, you can see a massive quality difference.

 

I understand that the devs are focused on Korea and can’t put as much time and effort into Odessa as they did with previous modules. But the Yak-1 ser. 23 has still been visually improved over the older Yak-1s. I could instantly tell the difference in quality (at least for me) the first time I spawned into it.

 

So my question is, why did the Yak-1 and LaGG-3 receive cockpit improvements (quality-wise), while the Stuka D-5 and 109 E-4 did not?

Edited Saturday at 03:23 PM by Nickkyboy99

[Avimimus]

My understanding is that it is simple: The Yak-1 has a completely different canopy. The LaGG-3 also has a lot of differences. In contrast, the D-5 cockpit is almost identical to the D-3, so existing art could be re-used.

 

The real mystery is why the E-4 is so improved compared to the E-7?