Leatherneck F4U-D Corsair

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F4U-1D Corsair

So we’re pretty sure you’re ready to have your Mk II Eyeballs cringe with excitement, and have mentioned for months the Whistling Death is going through texture conversion for physically based rendered textures. Our artist has almost completed retexturing of all enclosed or hard to access parts and objects, after that he will proceed with the large airframe areas. This should take far less time, after which we can move on to cockpit retexturing. Hopefully, by the time we post our next update, we will be able to show you a complete or near complete external model. Below, is our work in progress sneak peeks, but do keep in mind they are WIP and not finalized. 

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New Screenshots as well as general company update
http://leatherneck-sim.com/2019/10/27/autumn-wind/?fbclid=IwAR3CKD2ViagyZSC3omaaHghXSYxiy8J7DB3ZvDVaFmPDPBOlshMUEZ_EhdI

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***Some Clips from Weekend Demo***

 

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Aiming 2019 plese? :€

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4 hours ago, KrisJ said:

Aiming 2019 plese? :€

I believe so...if not most likely Q1 of 2020 

 

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Cool! That will be first day purchase!

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Update
Chance-Vought F4U-1D Corsair

Our development of the F4U-1D Corsair continues. After VFAT, there was an extensive improvements to the airframe’s 3d model, while at the same time adding the final elements of the onboard equipment within the cockpit. Recently our coder has implemented the radio equipment, which we have described in one of the previous updates. Within the limits of the DCS World environment, we took an effort to implement a Ye/Zb radio navigation system used by U.S. aircraft during WW2 as means to navigate to the desired aircraft carrier, and later to airfields.


As we’ve mentioned a few months ago, our intention is to deliver the F4U-1D not only as a module but as an entire package containing a few more features, including an aircraft carrier and Ai units. Exact contents are not decided yet and they depend on many things, but apart from the Essex Class Aircraft Carrier we’ve been working on some ground units to build a very basic environment for the F4U-1D. A variety of such assets include the Japanese Type 89, Type 95 and Type 97 tanks, Type 94 truck (in a few versions) and the 25 mm Type 96 gun, 75 mm Type 88 cannons. A complete package of contents will be disclosed closer to the release date!![






Full update here…
http://leatherneck-sim.com/2020/05/20/crouching-update/

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***Christmas Update***

 

http://leatherneck-sim.com/2020/12/22/christmas-update/

2020 Christmas Update


Dear Pilots,

As the end of 2020 draws near, there are many things we would like to tell and show you. A lot has happened this year and it certainly was one of the most unusual years in our lifetime. It affected all of us in numerous ways that changed our initial plans drawn at the beginning of it. However, as 2020 fades away, we look into the future with confidence and hope that this experience made us stronger and will allow us to move forward with greater dedication to the projects that are ahead of us. And this would not be possible without your support!
So before we shut the door on 2020 and meet with our families for Christmas, our team would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We hope you and your families will enjoy the Holiday season and look forward to a great new year!






Chance-Vought F4U-1D Corsair

Starting with F4U-1D Corsair, we are happy to report that the module is in its final stages of development. Most of the artwork and system programming is nearing completion, while flight model and engine operation are in process of tuning and testing. A set of missions and campaign are also planned and will be done in cooperation with the renowned and talented campaign creator Reflected Simulations!


 

 

 

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We’d like to apologize in advance, if we have gotten our fans hopes up on a 2020 release. Quite honestly we were not happy with how the ole Whistling Death was looking. So after VFAT 2020, it was decided to completely remodel the external model and give it fresh textures; along with updating the cockpit as seen in previous news posts. Our research department made great strides in acquiring manufacture schematics that allowed our artist to model a more accurate airframe. We’re sure it’ll bring joy to those that love to get up and close while viewing in F2 mode.


 

Lighting has definitely been a mixed bag of bulbs as Eagle Dynamics improves their environment graphics code. But so far, our artist has found a nice balance that shouldn’t blind the pilot during the day.
The cockpit lighting is very unique compared to most modern aircraft. The precision instruments were doused with a radioluminescent paint, that when a fluorescent light or ultraviolet light shined on it, would cause the painted areas to glow.
The Corsair is equipped with four AN-3038-1 Ultraviolet lamps. The nomenclature is sort of misleading as the lamps actually have standard halogen bulbs. The lense of the lamps are able to rotate that switch between a indigo blue and clear filter. The “Ultraviolet” filter will cause the gauges to glow brighter, but when the light is switched off or changed to a clear filter, the instruments glow effect will gradually fade away!
Another unique system, is that formation lights during WW2 were usually blue. The Corsair has two of them with one on each of the top side of the wing. Recognition lights are also in working order allowing any type of communication protocols. Other than the approach light, all light have a steady and flashing mode.

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The Tiny Tim rocket is what happens when resources are low and a weapon is needed to combat enemy ships’ heavy anti-aircraft batteries that stood in the way of bombers and attackers. The diameter of 11.75 inches came from using unused oil refinery field piping that engineers saw was perfect for fitting the 500 pounds semi-armour piercing bomb.
To fit the rocket onto the Corsair and not damage it, engineers attached the fin assembly on backwards to clear the flaps. A lanyard was also attached from the rocket’s motor to the wing. The rocket was released like a bomb, and as the lanyard broke from the tension, the motor would fire off.
Two liveries were created. Unfortunately at this time, we can only include one version. Help us make a decision by giving your vote on our strawpoll!

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Brewster designed, U.S. built center mounted pylon, with the Mk.51 Mod 7 bomb rack.

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