Re-paint request, Westland Soiux for AAC and RAF
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Trev Clark
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Re: Re-paint request, Westland Soiux for AAC and RAF
Troop, I have put up a post on the developers forum here, to see if a Gmax guru member will be up for modifying the source code, pilot, aerials etc. Do you have any manuals on the AH1 or info?
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jamesstables
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Re: Re-paint request, Westland Soiux for AAC and RAF
I can get some photos if anyone does want to take it on.
Off the top of my head the main differences (airframe wise) would be the panel and like you say a few aerials.
Airtrooper: Haven't forgotten about the XT242 pics I said I'd take on SOH, ended up a bit busy on wednesday but hopefully should get time over the weekend.
Off the top of my head the main differences (airframe wise) would be the panel and like you say a few aerials.
Airtrooper: Haven't forgotten about the XT242 pics I said I'd take on SOH, ended up a bit busy on wednesday but hopefully should get time over the weekend.
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Trev Clark
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Re: Re-paint request, Westland Soiux for AAC and RAF
We now have a developer who will modify the pilot and add aerials etc. to make it true AH1. Pop down to the developers section for details!
ATB Trev
Re: Re-paint request, Westland Soiux for AAC and RAF
They're getting there... but I am afraid after many years working on them, these models are not Army Bell 47 G4s with turbochargers etc. I have hit the carbs with a hide face hammer often enough, drilled hundreds of split pin holes, gathered enough "Sioux Rash", greased enough tail rotor shaft bearings, gained a few "You have" hours and even lost a finger to the cooling fan. I've even flown with Barney Southgate a few times (Blue Budgies)
It's good for a 4077th, but the scales look all wrong for a Brit Sioux.
Sorry to be so critical, but the emperor is running around with no clothes on. I love the Sioux, but these aren't anything like the Brit Army Sioux (although the Aden paint is closest). I would even pay over the odds for a good one. Ditto Scout, Gazelle and Lynx. Just google the agusta bell sioux and you can see inconsistencies at a glance. These models are more the American versions, probably civilian.
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Having just re-read Calypsos' post above, I'd recommend a new start - beginning with the TVO 435 B1A as serviced by the Pants and Corsets people (Hants and Dorset Bus Company did the overhauls). And some elementary research too. Sorry.
It's good for a 4077th, but the scales look all wrong for a Brit Sioux.
Sorry to be so critical, but the emperor is running around with no clothes on. I love the Sioux, but these aren't anything like the Brit Army Sioux (although the Aden paint is closest). I would even pay over the odds for a good one. Ditto Scout, Gazelle and Lynx. Just google the agusta bell sioux and you can see inconsistencies at a glance. These models are more the American versions, probably civilian.
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Having just re-read Calypsos' post above, I'd recommend a new start - beginning with the TVO 435 B1A as serviced by the Pants and Corsets people (Hants and Dorset Bus Company did the overhauls). And some elementary research too. Sorry.
