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Short Solent - updated model
Posted: 05 Jan 2011, 19:39
by jensbk
Hello all,
I have just uploaded version 3.0 of my Short Solent model to Simviation and Flightsim (Avsim will follow), and to classicbritishfiles.com.
The panel and virtual cockpit are much better. There are a few adjustments to the exterior model as well .
The DC-3 sounds are used, but you should install better Bristol Hercules sounds for it.
Best regards
Jens
Re: Short Solent - updated model
Posted: 05 Jan 2011, 20:13
by J0hn
That's great, Jens, thanks!
This was the first of your seaplanes that I ever flew and I've not missed any since. They are great and this will make my favourite one even greater
I once joined in a cross-Atlantic trip for vintage 4 engined aircraft on VATSIM-UK for the "I-UK" part of the trip flying your Solent 4. Was great fun.
JD
Re: Short Solent - updated model
Posted: 05 Jan 2011, 21:50
by DispatchDragon
Bugger Jens!! I was just coming to suggest that!!
Its already available at The pond -- and being downloaded -- loverly thing it is
Leif
Can we have one of these???
I would love to see GJ go crazy trying to match the sound

Re: Short Solent - updated model
Posted: 06 Jan 2011, 01:20
by st george
I think Jens might find this site of interest, if he has not seen it already. Loads of plans, pics, Pilot notes and more.
http://www.seawings.co.uk/
Re: Short Solent - updated model
Posted: 06 Jan 2011, 16:55
by J0hn
DispatchDragon wrote:Can we have one of these???
Hasn't he already done one...
JD
Yes. he's done one already, mate - S8 Calcutta? Must be up somewhere -
http://www.calclassic.com/cgi-bin/yabb/ ... 1190152304
pic and link is there

Re: Short Solent - updated model
Posted: 06 Jan 2011, 17:03
by DispatchDragon
Its not a Calcutta
Leif
Re: Short Solent - updated model
Posted: 06 Jan 2011, 18:06
by jensbk
No, It looks like a Rangoon - the RAF version of the Calcutta. Am I right?
Best regards
Jens
Re: Short Solent - updated model
Posted: 06 Jan 2011, 18:08
by jensbk
st george,
I agree,
http://www.seawings.co.uk/
is a fantastic flying boat resource.
Jens
Re: Short Solent - updated model
Posted: 06 Jan 2011, 18:15
by st george
Jens Your right,
It is a Rangoon. Ser No K3678 from 203 Squadron. I believe the photo was taken at Melbourne in 1934 when three of them visited as part of the Melbourne Centenary celebrations.
Dave
Re: Short Solent - updated model
Posted: 06 Jan 2011, 19:39
by DispatchDragon
Correct Gentlemen
It has three Bristol Jupiters and a fully enclosed cockpit
I think the Frogs flew them as well -- Imperial definitly did
Leif