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General Forums => Wishlist => Topic started by: Pooface on March 13, 2006, 03:58:03 PM

Title: Before ToD/CT...
Post by: Pooface on March 13, 2006, 03:58:03 PM
i would really love to see the british get a little bit more TLC in the pre release of ToD.

we see many american rides getting updated, and i know that it is mainly going to be 8th AF, but i really feel that the lancasters and mossies should be updated alongside the american bombers

mossies and lancs are in real need of some better eye candy, some of the worst models we have right now(IMHO), and they would be a great enhacement of the ToD theatre i reckon:aok





please could you give this some thought HT?:
Title: Before ToD/CT...
Post by: frank3 on March 13, 2006, 05:44:08 PM
'We need more american planez!'
Title: Before ToD/CT...
Post by: sullie363 on March 13, 2006, 06:53:56 PM
I agree.  And along with the renovations, lets at least get a mossie bomber version please.
Title: Before ToD/CT...
Post by: Martyn on March 14, 2006, 10:34:58 AM
Loadsa Mossies please please
Title: Before ToD/CT...
Post by: Karnak on March 14, 2006, 11:09:05 AM
My hopes for the Mossie update when it happens:

1) Mosquito FB.Mk VI powered by Merlin 25s without flame dampers
2) Mosqutio B.Mk IV
3) Mosquito B.Mk XVI (perked)
Title: Before ToD/CT...
Post by: frank3 on March 14, 2006, 11:26:14 AM
To support Karnak's suggestion, some pics;

FB Mk.VI
(http://www.airwar.ru/image/idop/fww2/dh98_fb/dh98-fb-3.jpg)

B Mk.IV
(http://www.granddadshobbyshop.com/TAM61066.jpg)

B.Mk XVI
(http://www.trinketstotreasures.com/images/B11B640.jpg)
I believe this one carried a 'cookie' of 4000lbs (Same as our Lancaster carries)
Title: Before ToD/CT...
Post by: Bruv119 on March 14, 2006, 01:34:13 PM
mossie tse tse      2 bombs   8 rockets   and  a big bellybutton  57 mm cannon that will pop any tank  with one hit in the back section   (25 rounds)
Title: Before ToD/CT...
Post by: frank3 on March 14, 2006, 01:37:29 PM
Which version are you talking about?
Title: Before ToD/CT...
Post by: Bronk on March 14, 2006, 01:42:20 PM
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Originally posted by Karnak
My hopes for the Mossie update when it happens:

1) Mosquito FB.Mk VI powered by Merlin 25s without flame dampers
2) Mosqutio B.Mk IV
3) Mosquito B.Mk XVI (perked)


While I cant fly the damn thing . I would very much like to see these added.  IMHO the mossie was one of the most flexible ac in ww2.
It was such a good design the Germans tried to copy it. If i remember correctly.

Hey Karnak pm me some tips on flying this bird please.


Bronk
Title: Before ToD/CT...
Post by: frank3 on March 14, 2006, 02:08:06 PM
a good tip on flying the Mosquito: HEAD ON!
Title: Before ToD/CT...
Post by: Rino on March 14, 2006, 02:48:20 PM
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Originally posted by frank3
a good tip on flying the Mosquito: HEAD ON!


Another: FIRE EXTINGUISHER! :D
Title: Before ToD/CT...
Post by: Pooface on March 14, 2006, 03:22:17 PM
best tip for flying the mossie is to keep it speedy, that's what it was *born* to do. however, it's a great turner, but you will need a lot of practise in the TA to get it going around spits.

the main problem is the huge engine pushing it into a flat spin at the top of the vert if you aren't careful. and slow tailslides are a BIG no no in mossies lol
Title: Before ToD/CT...
Post by: Karnak on March 14, 2006, 03:41:34 PM
Honestly, as more 1944 and 1945 fighters such as the Ki-84, Bf109G-14 and Spitfire Mk XVI have been added the Mosquito's odds of survival have been going down.  I found that the change from AH1 to AH2 had a major negative impact on my ability to be successful in the Mosquito.  I think it was the change in the hit detection model that encouraged greater use of fast fighters such as the La-7, and those are the best tools to kill a Mosquito.

All that said, when using the Mossie as a fighter, remember that you are a fighter.  Be aggressive and don't be afraid to take marginal shots.  The firepower can pay dividends on them.  Generally I would come into a combat area at 13,000ft, the Mossie VI's best speed altitude, and use that energy to keep your ability to manuver aggressively and kill fast.  Watch your E levels and keep your SA up and you should kill more than you die.  The Mosquito will not get you kills or a K/D ratio like an La-7, P-51D or Spitfire Mk XVI, there is a reason it has an ENY of 40, but it can be a fun challenge.  Only use the cannon unless you are out of 20mm ammo (yes, I have scroed kills with just the .303s), turn tracers off and set convergence to 650 yards.  Never take more than 50% fuel.

Even in AH2 when I was having an on night I could really get some use out of it and successfuly mauling single engined fighters in a big brute like a Mossie can be carry a very rewarding feeling.