22.10.2009, 16:49
OK, I was going to make the same point at the P-51 Mod Collection thread, here it goes...
Oh, before that, I haven't voted - 'yes' or 'no' doesn't matter, as I'm not a modder; if anyone wants to tackle this, I'm not going to stop him.
Is there a rational reason to add another P-51 variant to Il-2? Before I get bashed, hear me out - the P-51K was a variation of the D-model with a different propeller and canopy, built at another factory, right? Early K-s had prop troubles and were often switched to the Hamilton Standart props, so besides a very small visual change to the canopy, they'll look and behave exactly like the D-model P-51s.
The K-variant you ask for is, as I understand, is a version with a fine working Aeroproducts prop, that was used in the PTO. But... besides a (probably) very small increase in flight performance, that would be unnoticable in Il-2s FM, and a very insignificant visual change (that again would be barely visible) is there a need add it?
Yes, I'm no P-51 expert, I may be wrong. But if we don't get/need a K- that had all those vibration problems due to the prop (resulting in a trickier and interesting FM) what's the point of a K- that's like the D-? So there's just another P-51 listed and more loading time added?
Sorry, but what you're asking for, in my humble opinion, is just pointless. I guess you're a fan of the P-51 so I can understand you, but if someone's going to work on it he better work on the A-s and F-51s from Korea, rather than just a renamed D- wth different canopy.
Hope I've not been rude...
Oh, before that, I haven't voted - 'yes' or 'no' doesn't matter, as I'm not a modder; if anyone wants to tackle this, I'm not going to stop him.
Is there a rational reason to add another P-51 variant to Il-2? Before I get bashed, hear me out - the P-51K was a variation of the D-model with a different propeller and canopy, built at another factory, right? Early K-s had prop troubles and were often switched to the Hamilton Standart props, so besides a very small visual change to the canopy, they'll look and behave exactly like the D-model P-51s.
The K-variant you ask for is, as I understand, is a version with a fine working Aeroproducts prop, that was used in the PTO. But... besides a (probably) very small increase in flight performance, that would be unnoticable in Il-2s FM, and a very insignificant visual change (that again would be barely visible) is there a need add it?
Yes, I'm no P-51 expert, I may be wrong. But if we don't get/need a K- that had all those vibration problems due to the prop (resulting in a trickier and interesting FM) what's the point of a K- that's like the D-? So there's just another P-51 listed and more loading time added?
Sorry, but what you're asking for, in my humble opinion, is just pointless. I guess you're a fan of the P-51 so I can understand you, but if someone's going to work on it he better work on the A-s and F-51s from Korea, rather than just a renamed D- wth different canopy.
Hope I've not been rude...