A2A T-6 Project
Posted: 18 May 2015, 21:18
Well there I was, thinking when was the last time I fired up the sim (a few weeks ago) and kind of loosing interest in it all and today A2A announce that they are to build a T-6 of some sort for FSX. So perhaps I will stay around for a little while longer!
Just hope that they don't build a T-6G like everyone else has. There are plenty of other sub-variants to choose from, but looking at their screenshot it seems to be a 'mish-mash' of one thing and another. Of course we can't see the turtledeck, as this would reveal what their intentions are, but at least it has the heavier wartime cockpit structure as opposed to the G model larger panes. From what I have seen, think its a SNJ-6/T-6F as this had the spinner (9/10 times taken off as it was difficult to get access to the prop and engine with it on) and the tail radio mast. But who knows? I'll just have to be patient and see what emerges in the future.
As to real world T-6s, I've just finished a history for an Italian gentleman and just about to start another from the same country. Bit like Buses, nothing for years and then two within a few weeks. And G-BJST is having a new scheme painted as we speak at Fishburn. I was quite instrumental in this (choosing the painted indentity for one thing) and look forward to trying this out later in the year. That will be my 5th British T-6 flying in my colours. Better be quiet when the A2A schemes come out then!
Best wishes,
Martin
Just hope that they don't build a T-6G like everyone else has. There are plenty of other sub-variants to choose from, but looking at their screenshot it seems to be a 'mish-mash' of one thing and another. Of course we can't see the turtledeck, as this would reveal what their intentions are, but at least it has the heavier wartime cockpit structure as opposed to the G model larger panes. From what I have seen, think its a SNJ-6/T-6F as this had the spinner (9/10 times taken off as it was difficult to get access to the prop and engine with it on) and the tail radio mast. But who knows? I'll just have to be patient and see what emerges in the future.
As to real world T-6s, I've just finished a history for an Italian gentleman and just about to start another from the same country. Bit like Buses, nothing for years and then two within a few weeks. And G-BJST is having a new scheme painted as we speak at Fishburn. I was quite instrumental in this (choosing the painted indentity for one thing) and look forward to trying this out later in the year. That will be my 5th British T-6 flying in my colours. Better be quiet when the A2A schemes come out then!
Best wishes,
Martin
