This interior .mdl file has been modified to remove the much-hated, inaccurate and useless rear-view mirrors mounted on the canopy bow of the original model. This overall plane is spectacular and, being easy on frame rates, makes a first rate high performance formation machine in multiplayer - especially for those of us who like to honor the valor of our predecessors by mastering the technology of the 50's and 60's.
We hope you enjoy the increase in forward visibility, making it easier to execute rejoins and hold position in formation. As with all things, this mod is a compromise: you'll find that the throttle has also disappeared, an unavoidable consequence. We found we never look down at the throttle in flight, we just move our hand and use the gauge for power. I'm guessing you're probably the same, and will benefit from the mod.
To install, navigate to your F-105D folder in the aircraft directory of FSX or P3D, then open the "model" folder within that. Backup your "ALPHA_F-105_interior.mdl" file. You may simply copy this new ALPHA_F-105_interior.mdl file into your F-105 directory now, overwriting the original (assuming you backed it up elsewhere).
If you find you like this mod, let me know. If it appears there is a need, we'll post more of our performance mods driven by our real-world fighter guys for planes we've flown. We've benefitted from all the good work of others in the flight sim community, and would enjoy the opportunity to give back.
