[American]

In late 1944, the army airforce was so desperate for long range fighter cover (the Mustang had a range of 1600 miles with drop tanks) in the Pacific, top secret trials (code name Seahorse project) were carried out by testing modified Mustangs taking off and landing off the deck of US carriers. Plans were canceled for "Seahorse" after the Marines captured Iwo Jima, establishing a base the fighters could use to escort the B-29 Superfortress

[KG64_Ðørvånski]

Wait... Aren't you a modder yourself? I was under that impression...

I'm all for carrier and naval planes in general, and some easy, fast mods would be nice from time to time, while waiting for the epic projects :wink:

such as magpie's whirlwind, which i can't wait for!

[American]

Soooo....

[Guest]

interesting
must be nice when you're ready

[.041 Safety Wire]

P-51
Year: 1944
Crew: 1
Engines: 1 * 1100 kW RR-Packard V-1650-7 Merlin
Wing Span: 11.28 m
Length: 9.83 m
Height: 4.16 m
Wing Area: 21.83 m2
Wing Aspect ratio: 5.86
Wing loading: 192 kg/m

[American]

Well it's not as bad as the lerch. And it was only a experiment but i think it would still be awesome if we can have it added into the game. It can be part of those mission;s that are in a what if theme. So are we going to move forward with this?

[VT-51_Razor]

Well it's not as bad as the lerch. And it was only a experiment but i think it would still be awesome if we can have it added into the game. It can be part of those mission;s that are in a what if theme. So are we going to move forward with this?

My name is Razor, and I approve of this message!

[RealDarko]

American I'm with you with this one, hope to see it finsihed some day specially If it comes with a couple of nice USN skins.
About the F8 Bearcat sigh, this one is my dream. Hope to see it some day flying on IL2

[Slow]

American... That is not the way how animations are done in the game ... :roll:

[fly_zo]

American... That is not the way how animations are done in the game ... :roll:

... time to come off that throne of yours and actually do something , don't you think :wink:

so either help the man out or stay out



open canopy is what i really looking for here .... good one, American


regards
Z

[Slow]

I won't come off my throne, as I can't access the files where the animations are done (higher ... clearance needed :lol: )

[fly_zo]

I won't come off my throne, as I can't access the files where the animations are done (higher ... clearance needed :lol: )

... maybe is problem in being on throne all the time and not in the workshop :wink:

but you know what i'm saying here so ...


Z

[American]

I know this slow. The point for that was to raise intrest. And all 3D work is done I'm waiting for some1 that can do the FM edit and ETC.

[BomberBoy]

I like the idea of this mod, as it's a fairly easy one to accomplish (I think!).

If you want another "easy" idea for the P-51, how about making a late model P-51D-25 or -30 block? All it would need is zero length rocket rails under the wings and some additional weapon loadouts. (Add options for 5" HVARs plus 110 and 165 gallon drop tanks.) The only P-51 drop tanks in the game right now are 75 gallon tanks. 110 gallon tanks (not the 108 gallon paper tanks, those were totally different) were used quite a bit in the MTO and by the Iwo Jima based Mustangs. The Iwo fighter groups also sometimes used 165 gallon tanks (from P-38s) for extra range on those long missions to Japan. The 110 gallon tanks are virtually identical to the 75 gallon ones except in size. The easiest way to tell the difference is that the 110s had a more prominent seam around the middle and a flush filler cap.

110 gallon tank (this one was converted to a liferaft container)


165 gallon tank and HVARs


108 gallon paper tanks (just for reference)

[Plantoid 1]

Hi all:

Congompasse touched on something: catapults. With the P-51s higher take off speed, it would need a catapult no? Either that or start from the very stern of the Lex. Maybe.

What we need before much longer, is cats on carriers.

Great days all.