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Posted: 31 Jul 2007, 22:17
by Seaking
Me being very lucky to be one of the beta testers thought I would post a couple of pics I took this afternoon.

This model is excellent right down the detail in the tail hook, she traps and launches with 3 wire no problem at all.

Taxiing is a dream and throttle very responsive. I look forward to flying her some more as she progresses to the finished stage. This one is really going to be worth the wait to release. Brian and team have done an outstanding job.

Enjoy

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Posted: 31 Jul 2007, 22:57
by Garry Russell
Very nice looking model

I love that moon shot.

Detailing on the underside is very nicely done :smile:

Garry

Posted: 01 Aug 2007, 13:37
by sketchy74
Seaking....you lucky chap!

Sounds like you have been putting her through its paces!

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Posted: 01 Aug 2007, 15:48
by chockhead819
Happy days at Culdrose, getting blown over by one of these on the dummy deck training to be an Aircraft Handler. They were painted blue with SAH stuck on the nose, also got to sit in a gnat pretending to be a Harrier on the dummy deck.

A Dusk Circuit in the Sea Vixen...

Posted: 04 Aug 2007, 15:01
by petermcleland
Here is an uncaptioned sequence of a quick circuit in the beta Sea Vixen:-

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Note to the builders...The tip streamers effects trigger needs adjusting as it seems to run all the time the aircraft is airborne.

Note to Jonesey...last files for Military taxiway lighting will be emailed today.

Note to everyone...This machine is lovely to fly, even at this stage in its beta...I find it hard to understand why ALL landings seem to be greasers :shock:

BTW...These shots view best with your curtains pulled :smile:

vixen

Posted: 04 Aug 2007, 17:52
by dswanson
Peter,

I'm pleased to hear your comments about the landings. I fly the Alphasim version and find smooth landings difficult as balancing power, speed and descent rate seems quite difficult.

I understand that landing speed should be about 125kt but I find that I need the spoiler on to keep to this speed and this results in high descent rates.

Any idea when this Vixen will be released ?

Posted: 04 Aug 2007, 18:03
by Trev Clark
Any idea when this Vixen will be released ?
The team are hoping for September at present. The latest beta (from Friday) gives some idea of the level of detailing they are looking for with loads of grab handles and whip aerials appearing, giving it a very authentic almost 'cluttered' look. I hope the aircrew match this detailing, when they are put in place. As for flying, she is a complete joy!!!!