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PostPosted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:00 pm
by Ian Warren
RAF s Bolt from the blue , Just Flights English Electric Lightning F6




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Beautyfull plane.gif For ear muff users only cool.gif http://www.justflight.com/product.asp?pid=639

PostPosted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:10 pm
by andy190
Great shot as always. winkyy.gif

I've been thinking about buying this, how would you rate it?

PostPosted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:14 pm
by Splitpin
wub.gif ....i thought this was months away......need to get well soon and work, this i must have.
Thanks Ian

PostPosted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:27 pm
by dart15
Hmmm no "Buy download" button displaying - only the "buy boxed version" button !!!

I assume you d/l yours Ian?

PostPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 10:05 am
by Bugdani
Love this bird !!!

PostPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 10:13 am
by Ian Warren
andy190 wrote:
QUOTE (andy190 @ Apr 26 2012,9:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've been thinking about buying this, how would you rate it?

I would go the full 90 % Its a type just by its shear looks and known history . I love it cool.gif

Splitpin wrote:
QUOTE (Splitpin @ Apr 26 2012,9:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
wub.gif ....i thought this was months away......need to get well soon and work, this i must have.

You'd love this one .....right up your alley for Screenies cool.gif

dart15 wrote:
QUOTE (dart15 @ Apr 26 2012,9:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hmmm no "Buy download" button displaying - only the "buy boxed version" button !!!

I assume you d/l yours Ian?

Yes a d/l , downloads working now ohmy.gif

Bugdani wrote:
QUOTE (Bugdani @ Apr 27 2012,11:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Love this bird !!!

Me to , sure we are going to see many Great Screens from you Bugs cool.gif

PostPosted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 12:42 am
by Adamski
Well ... this release took me by surprise as well!! I checked the site and found I had a few credits to spend smile.gif

Looks like our summer is finally petering out at NZWP ...




Up, up and away ...




To Wanaka!


Was forced to stop/refuel/party at Ohakea, so didn't get down to Wanaka till the following morning ...




I've always loved this incredible aircraft. Many schoolboy memories of it doing very naughty things when displays weren't quite so "politically correct".

I'm not entirely sure about some of the JF repaints. As I've delved a little into the repainting world lately, I'm maybe more critical than before. Some of the models seem to have way too much gloss. Even a newly restored/polished aircraft wouldn't be *that* shiny. Shame, as it's an easy enough thing to get right initially - much harder to correct later.

However - it's still an amazing aircraft in so many other respects - and definitely a "keeper" for my hangar. Splitpin - get well soon, so you can treat yourself to this one. You'll love it winkyy.gif

PostPosted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 1:49 am
by HamiltonWest
very Nice Ian & adamski very cool.gif

PostPosted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 4:44 am
by Olderndirt
Adam and Ian - great pics of the 'muscle' plane. Just Flight models always leave me wondering how they'd look if 'Warbirdsim' or 'A2A' had a few days with them.

PostPosted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 10:26 am
by Mynameisnemo
Cracking shots of the Lightning!

Hmmmm get the camera repaired or purchase this *decisions"

PostPosted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 10:31 am
by Ian Warren
Beauty Screens Adam cool.gif ... I am really enjoying this , after a few extra play the rating is gently climbing , 92% now after spin last night .

PostPosted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 12:39 pm
by BobL
Adam,. I am not surprised you bought this after our discussing about the documentary on Cold War Jets the other day. Brilliant screen shots guys

Bob

PostPosted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 2:39 pm
by Splitpin
notworthy.gif Great shots Adam.......cant wait to get this ....well done thumbup1.gif

PostPosted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 3:15 pm
by Ian Warren
Splitpin wrote:
QUOTE (Splitpin @ Apr 28 2012,3:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
notworthy.gif Great shots Adam.......cant wait to get this ....well done thumbup1.gif

You can always rip in and take it for a test fly chappie cool.gif

PostPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 12:03 am
by Charl
Great screens chaps, a favourite Cold Warrior.
Love those tales of hunting down Concorde, and tagging a U2...
Good job the fuel load was Top Secret, eh?

PostPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 9:32 am
by Ian Warren
Charl wrote:
QUOTE (Charl @ Apr 29 2012,1:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good job the fuel load was Top Secret, eh?

Shssss ... don't mention that word that's not be mentioned about the fuel ... WHOOP'S rolleyes.gif ..... and the stories chasing Vulcan's in mock combat biggrin.gif

PostPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 11:14 pm
by dart15
However ... all is not perfect.

It could be my install perhaps but....

1) I cant persuade the pilot to leave the cockpit (using the manual's suggested Shift/e+2)
2) From external view, stbd aileron deflection is half that of port aileron. Appears to be a visual issue only since no discernible effect on roll rate.
3) Reheat effect shows with throttles fully advanced - wait for it...... even when tanks are dry and we are in glider mode!!!
4) Engine noise in external view persists despite cold and dark vc

Anyone else observe this?

PostPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 11:27 pm
by Adamski
dart15 wrote:
QUOTE (dart15 @ Apr 29 2012,11:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
1) I cant persuade the pilot to leave the cockpit (using the manual's suggested Shift/e+2)
2) From external view, stbd aileron deflection is half that of port aileron. Appears to be a visual issue only since no discernible effect on roll rate.
3) Reheat effect shows with throttles fully advanced - wait for it...... even when tanks are dry and we are in glider mode!!!
4) Engine noise in external view persists despite cold and dark vc

I'll check on the other bugs - but I can certainly confirm the reheat. My default start is generally cold and dark ... so when I jumped into it the very first time, there it was ... no engines, electrics or anything ... but afterburner on 100% laugh.gif. To be honest, I think it was just the *effect* as I certainly could take off. I'd have thought a real Lightning at 100% reheat would burn straight through/past the parking brake and end up at 20,000ft in 30 seconds anyway!

I hate to be disloyal, as I've won a couple of J/F prizes (and bought many of their recent releases anyway) but their standards do appear to be dropping a tiny bit :-(

PostPosted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:59 am
by Ian Warren
I totally missed this ... a 66meg update for our STRIKE a LIGHTNING

• Service Pack
Added: 12th June 2012

This update is for the download and boxed versions of the product. If you purchased the download version before the date shown above, please download the service pack. Those who purchased the download version after the date shown above do not need to install the service pack. All users of the boxed version should install the service pack.

The update addresses numerous issues and improves the functionality and realism of the aircraft:

Port air-brake actuator no longer protrudes through air-brake
Reheat effects are no longer activated with the engines off
Reheat effects are now linked individually to each of the throttle levers
Right aileron now has full movement
Various improvements to the flight dynamics
Additional autopilot controls added for ease of use
Brake parachute handle added
Heading and course select knobs added
Flaps and ailerons are now visible from the virtual cockpit
Master ignition switch is now clickable
Reheats now activate when throttles are advanced above 95%, as per the real aircraft
Redtop missiles have been reshaped to more closely match the real missile
Issue fixed which caused gear to be visible through top of the wing when retracted
G-meter now reads 1G when aircraft is stationary
Fuel gauges reduced in size and layout changed to more closely match the real aircraft
HSI lights altered to more closely match the real aircraft
Windscreen mounted direction indicator has been moved down windscreen pillar to more closely match the real aircraft
Texture issue on windscreen frame has been fixed
Issue with speed-tape protruding from panel has been fixed




http://www.justflight.com/supportfaq...ing-f6#Update1

PostPosted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 9:05 am
by Ian Warren
BobL wrote:
QUOTE (BobL @ Apr 28 2012,1:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am not surprised you bought this after our discussing about the documentary on Cold War Jets the other day. Brilliant screen shots guys

Just lucky you did not have me on board ...... taken me years to calm down after the Cold War Thread laugh.gif