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Offline Latrobe

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Re: New Lancaster Model!!
« Reply #45 on: February 14, 2013, 04:27:20 AM »
Another pretty looking bird to destroy with taters! Thank you HTC!




updated yak please?





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Re: New Lancaster Model!!
« Reply #46 on: February 14, 2013, 05:15:18 AM »
If I had it my way , the yak9 ....

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Re: New Lancaster Model!!
« Reply #47 on: February 14, 2013, 06:40:08 AM »
I cant wait to see it in the game but still want my b-25j  :)

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Re: New Lancaster Model!!
« Reply #48 on: February 14, 2013, 07:22:20 AM »
Yaks, B26, Ki61, Ki84, and JapCV Torp and Dive bombers need an overhaul though
They do, among others you left out, but the Lanc was in need of it as well, and it is one of the most used aircraft in the game.
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Re: New Lancaster Model!!
« Reply #49 on: February 14, 2013, 07:35:36 AM »
Yaks, B26, Ki61, Ki84, and JapCV Torp and Dive bombers need an overhaul though

I agree on the B26 without hesitation.  The Ki-84 Frank has has an upgrade (or was introduced later), take a look at the controls in the cockpit.  The Ki-61 Tony on the other hand yeah it is certainly and AH original.  The Yaks fall in to that category as well.
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Re: New Lancaster Model!!
« Reply #50 on: February 14, 2013, 09:23:05 AM »
Really looks fabulous.  :aok

These new series of models released over the past year and a half are stellar.  :salute to the modelling team, and Greebo on the Skin.
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Re: New Lancaster Model!!
« Reply #51 on: February 14, 2013, 09:44:41 AM »
You'll be able to select which tail turret you want in the hangar.

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Re: New Lancaster Model!!
« Reply #52 on: February 14, 2013, 10:18:16 AM »
sweet !!!!!!!  i cant wait , the tail gun selection is nice touch. 

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Re: New Lancaster Model!!
« Reply #53 on: February 14, 2013, 11:17:25 AM »
You'll be able to select which tail turret you want in the hangar.

NICE!  A BIG  :aok  to HTC.   :D

Will we being seeing any new bomb loads?
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Re: New Lancaster Model!!
« Reply #54 on: February 14, 2013, 12:20:32 PM »
NICE!  A BIG  :aok  to HTC.   :D

Will we being seeing any new bomb loads?

That's an answer I'm waiting on... Especially whether if it will have the derp bombs or not...
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Re: New Lancaster Model!!
« Reply #55 on: February 14, 2013, 01:51:52 PM »
I think it unlikely there would be any very large bombs modelled on the Lanc. IIRC HTC once said the 4,000 lb cookie was the largest bomb they were going to include in the game. Also the new AH Lanc does not have the bulged bomb bay doors needed to allow really big bombs like the Tallboy to be fitted inside. The Grand Slam was so big the bomb bay doors were removed and fairings added to the front and back of the bay, two turrets were removed and more powerful Merlins fitted. None of that is modelled in the new AH Lanc, in fact a Grand Slam Lanc would probably need to be a completely seperate aircraft.

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Re: New Lancaster Model!!
« Reply #56 on: February 14, 2013, 03:11:55 PM »
Would love to see before and after side by side pics.  Looking beautiful!   :aok

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Re: New Lancaster Model!!
« Reply #57 on: February 14, 2013, 03:15:47 PM »
The Fw190A-8, along with every other Fw190, is already updated.

Now, the more traditional Lancaster killer,  the Bf110G-2, does need an update.

Tuche.  ( I'll add to it the Ju-88 too, didn't it claim a number?  :devil )  

The 410 will eat 'em like a can opener though.  What's the range of .303s fired rearward?

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Re: New Lancaster Model!!
« Reply #58 on: February 15, 2013, 11:26:06 AM »
I think it unlikely there would be any very large bombs modelled on the Lanc. IIRC HTC once said the 4,000 lb cookie was the largest bomb they were going to include in the game. Also the new AH Lanc does not have the bulged bomb bay doors needed to allow really big bombs like the Tallboy to be fitted inside. The Grand Slam was so big the bomb bay doors were removed and fairings added to the front and back of the bay, two turrets were removed and more powerful Merlins fitted. None of that is modelled in the new AH Lanc, in fact a Grand Slam Lanc would probably need to be a completely seperate aircraft.

I'm not so keen on having anything bigger than the 4000lb bombs we currently have.  There isn't anything that calls for that large of a bomb in AH anyways, save for maybe the HQ.  However, I found a few sources that have laid out some what most would consider "odd" bomb load outs for a heavy bomber, but the RAF used them with good effect.  For instance:

The  236 x 4 lb incendiary bombs and the 4000 lb "cookie" made for an interesting tactic (cookie blows the roofs off and the incendiary lights the structures on fire).  Granted, we have no use for incendiary in AH but the thought of hundreds of small bombs used alongside a single big bomb is interesting.

Here is a link showing some of the typical bomb loads that Lancaster carried: http://www.lancaster-archive.com/lanc_bomb_loads.htm  

I hope to see some of them, especially the six 2000 lb AP and three 500 lb GP/AP/SAP bombs to go with them.   :aok  Sounds like a good HQ runner to me.   :D
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Re: New Lancaster Model!!
« Reply #59 on: February 16, 2013, 12:48:06 AM »
The new lancs look great, probably because of the enlarged texture map.