The DC3 isn't my cup of tea....but WOW does that plane look sharp!

>Hello there,>>>She looks great, but a 16 point fuselage is a little>"blocky">>for my taste.>>>>>Interesting. Just curious as to where you found that piece of>information. Not that it matters much to me because I have>never known how many points the fuselage is made up of in any>aircraft I have ever purchased. Nor do I know how many points>an FS2004 DC-3 model needs for it to be considered>smooth(subject to individual opinion I'm sure). I usually just>go by how an aircraft looks from screenshots and what other>people have to say about it in forums(unless I bought it the>moment it was available). To me, the fuselage looks great in>the screenshots. I cannot say that it looks incredibly>different than the default DC-3. But then I don't have an>incredible eye for detail on the external portion of aircraft>models like some other people do. Does anyone know how many>points the default DC-3 has for the fuselage?>>>Great job on the pits though, they look excellent.>>I agree! They look astonishing! :-eek>>From the screenshots I'd have to say I'm with Dan, "I gotta>get me one of these!!!" Even so far as to say that even though>I'd prefer to be able to download and install right away, so I>don't have to wait ;), I'll likely order the CD if it's the>only option available upon release. With the incredible detail>of the panel I just hope the gauge refresh rate is pretty good>while still being FPS friendly!>>Jim>>I read it in their forums.The DC-3 modeler (Javis, IIRC) posted it.

The default DC-3 has a 22 or 24 sided fuselage

Here ya' go OnTinSoldier:Direct quote from the MAAM Forums from Javis:"Hi,Allcott,Late reply because i only just now saw your post. ( hope you still will read this! ) You have some good remarks.Fuselage *is* a little pointy indeed, to 'have something large and heavy sitting on top of the oval' 32 or even 64 points would be needed,givin the high detailed internal that'll mean large hit on the framerate. Since this 'pointyness' will only be noticable from head on view i choosed only 16 points for the fuselage. Made up for that with the nose which you'll find properly 'squashed'and not pointy at all."

Hi Shane and Albaro,Thanks for the info. Just what I was looking for and I find it interesting! For people that are interested in purchasing this aircraft addon I would say this info is good to know.Thanks Again,Jim

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I have said it before, and I'll say it again, you are WAAAYYYY to anal Shane, LMAODan.

Hi,The compass is shock mounted to the center post to avoid vibration, and they are part of it. They keep it from moving around too much from side to side.Hope this helps,--Tom GibsonCal Classic Propliner Page: http://www.calclassic.comFreeflight Design Shop: http://www.freeflightdesign.comDrop by! ___x_x_(")_x_x___

Hi Tom,Thanks! Sure enough, my guess wasn't too far off. When I used the word 'aerobatic', that part was a joke. Hehe.Jim