Author Topic: Bring the Ki.84-I Hayate "Frank" to Aces High (Read 6574 times)

Mitsu · « **Reply #210 on:** December 03, 2002, 03:58:46 PM »

Gimme more Mitsubishi planes.

Oops.

Karnak · « **Reply #211 on:** December 04, 2002, 08:44:00 AM »

Nah, we don't want a Mitsubishi. We want a Nakajima.

Mitsu · « **Reply #212 on:** December 04, 2002, 10:20:54 AM »

At least we will get Nakajima B5N2.

Karnak · « **Reply #213 on:** December 04, 2002, 10:23:19 PM »

Yes, we are getting a B5N (hopefully B5N2, but after the deal with the D3A I won't be sure until I see the loadouts), sadly this actually weakens the Japanese in CT setups.

I still strongly believe that the B6N2 was the torpedo bomber that should have been added for the Japanese. It is a contemporary of the TBM-3 and they would balance eachother well in scenarios.

Now we'll be using a 1938 attack aircraft in 1944 and 1945 scenarios as well as the 1942 and 1943 scenarios that it is appropriate for.

In the meantime the USN will be using the TBM-3, which is appropriate for 1943, '44 and '45 senarios, but wholly out of place in 1942.

When these setups are done in the CT I will lobby for the B5N2 be used as a place holder for the TBD Devastator in 1942 setups, and the TBM-3 be used as a placeholder for the B6N2 in 1943, '44 and '45 setups.

Hopefully we get a good and competitive Nakajima in 1.11.

Mitsu · « **Reply #214 on:** December 05, 2002, 07:25:19 AM »

show me the hayate plz.

bump.

Kekule · « **Reply #215 on:** December 05, 2002, 09:34:38 AM »

Heck, even I'd like to see a Ki-84 in AH. And a Ki-43, too!

So I'll punt this up for all virtual IJAAF pilots.

Kekule
WB: 18th Sentai

Turbot · « **Reply #216 on:** December 05, 2002, 09:37:36 AM »

I think ki-84 would be a nice plane to add too - though I likely not fly it much and gripe about the new dweeb plane

There the downside - AH already has that "ubar super plane" rep and this plane would add to that.

Karnak · « **Reply #217 on:** December 05, 2002, 03:08:27 PM »

Turbot,

True, to a point only.

WBIII, like WB2.x before it, has the Ki.84-Ia and it is modeled as being very fast over there. I doubt very much that an AH Ki.84-Ia will perform as well as the WBIII Ki.84-Ia.

brady · « **Reply #218 on:** December 05, 2002, 03:39:43 PM »

Is this the Ki 84 forum?

Mitsu · « **Reply #219 on:** December 05, 2002, 04:13:16 PM »

Today, HT said in the MA it will be available at some point...

So I look forward to it.

Mitsu · « **Reply #220 on:** December 05, 2002, 04:47:06 PM »

Yeah, but about a month ago when someone asked to HT "when is Ju-87 released?", he replied "it will be at some point".

I know, but let's look forward to next news.

Kaz · « **Reply #221 on:** December 05, 2002, 05:36:59 PM »

http://www.modelarstwo.org.pl/lotnicze/galeria/kedzierski/ki84/03.jpg

Karnak · « **Reply #222 on:** December 05, 2002, 08:46:25 PM »

I hope you're right Mitsu, but I think you're reading too much into HiTech's statement.

thrila · « **Reply #223 on:** December 05, 2002, 09:41:58 PM »

Ki84? Bah! What you guys want is the Spitfire LF mk. IX (with clipped wings), or a mk. VIII or XVI.

It fits just about every "requirement " there is too. It will be used in MA, scenarios/CT in '43 or later with the RAF, nearly all 5,500 mk. IX's were of the LF variety, it wouldn't take long to model (so i would have thought) seeing as it has the same cockpit as the F mk. IX and will only need a little alteration for the 3D model, it was the RAF's mainstay fighter from '43 onwards.

So lets have a spitfire LF mk. IX:D

P.S. she's a beautiful machine too.

Karnak · « **Reply #224 on:** December 05, 2002, 10:04:58 PM »

RAF is already well stocked in aircraft. Besides, the Spit LF.Mk IX will be a perk fighter, and perk fighters don't see much use.