Convair Delta Wing Test

[Bjoern]

Unique features (confirmed thus far as working) include:

1. VC selectable wing fences and inlet test vane.

Why not make this permanently selectable?
(Info for Milton; needs to be coded into the model.)

<PartInfo>
<Name>XF-92_Wing_Fences</Name>
<Visibility>
<Parameter>
<Code>
(A:TITLE, string) 'FENCES' sstr 0 > if{ 1 } els{ 0 }
</Code>
</Parameter>
</Visibility>
</PartInfo>

Will activate when "FENCES" is contained in the [fltsim.x] entry's "title=" line.

<PartInfo>
<Name>XF-92_Inlet_Vane</Name>
<Visibility>
<Parameter>
<Code>
(A:TITLE, string) 'INL_VANE' sstr 0 > if{ 1 } els{ 0 }
</Code>
</Parameter>
</Visibility>
</PartInfo>

Will activate when "INL_VANE" is contained in the [fltsim.x] entry's "title=" line.

So all you'll have to do is create multiple [fltsim.x] entries for each configuration and you can select them from the aircraft menu. Next advantage: Milton won't have to export three different models. Third advantage: With a bit of folder and config file path magic, you can even have slightly different flight dynamics for each one. without many redundant model files and textures. 125% efficiency!

There's one more major item that I would like to implement but it's beyond my skills. I imagine that I need to have a fairly competent coder, like Brian or Bjoern. We'll see if I can convince someone! For now I'll leave it at this.

If it's engine related shenanigans, I'd provide a more universally applicable approach SOMEDAY. I've got a UI template set up for an engine damage gauge, but it is configured for piston engines and still lacks most, if not all, systems interactions. One of these days, it's going to be adapted to jets and turboprops, so you can put it into any plane you want. However, the whole thing is on the backburner since most of my dev time is taken up by the A320 and Metro.

 

[Milton Shupe]

Why not make this permanently selectable?
(Info for Milton; needs to be coded into the model.)

<PartInfo>
<Name>XF-92_Wing_Fences</Name>
<Visibility>
<Parameter>
<Code>
(A:TITLE, string) 'FENCES' sstr 0 > if{ 1 } els{ 0 }
</Code>
</Parameter>
</Visibility>
</PartInfo>

Will activate when "FENCES" is contained in the [fltsim.x] entry's "title=" line.

<PartInfo>
<Name>XF-92_Inlet_Vane</Name>
<Visibility>
<Parameter>
<Code>
(A:TITLE, string) 'INL_VANE' sstr 0 > if{ 1 } els{ 0 }
</Code>
</Parameter>
</Visibility>
</PartInfo>

Will activate when "INL_VANE" is contained in the [fltsim.x] entry's "title=" line.

So all you'll have to do is create multiple [fltsim.x] entries for each configuration and you can select them from the aircraft menu. Next advantage: Milton won't have to export three different models. Third advantage: With a bit of folder and config file path magic, you can even have slightly different flight dynamics for each one. without many redundant model files and textures. 125% efficiency!




If it's engine related shenanigans, I'd provide a more universally applicable approach SOMEDAY. I've got a UI template set up for an engine damage gauge, but it is configured for piston engines and still lacks most, if not all, systems interactions. One of these days, it's going to be adapted to jets and turboprops, so you can put it into any plane you want. However, the whole thing is on the backburner since most of my dev time is taken up by the A320 and Metro.

Thanks for your comments Bjoern. There is only one model currently.
The wing fences are currently selectable in the VC by gauge. I think Rick has something else in mind.

 

[Mach3DS]

After discovering the actual shape of the ONLY wing fences used in flight testing for data gathering purposes, Milton was kind enough to indulge me with a redesign. This is the precise shape of the exact wing fence used...a freak find while reading through a flight test report....reading pays off! Stay in school kids!

 

[binarkansas]

The talent gone into the making of this model is fantastic. Every progress report, every new screen shot is better than the last. I, for one, check this thread everyday. I am anxiously awaiting the day I see it is ready for download. Again, I, for one and looking more forward to the completion of this model than to anything the big man in the red suit might put under the tree for me this year.

The skill of the team working on this model is very impressive.

Keep the updates coming.

Barry

 

[Sundog]

Until you threw the white paint on it, I had never noticed that the canopy support arms weren't recessed and rested on the fuselage when the canopy was closed. Nice find on the wing fences, it's looking great.

 

[Mach3DS]

Thanks Jan, Barry and Sundog! It's getting close to a public beta.

What still needs to happen:

1. FDE refinement.
2. A few external texture details.
3. Redo of interior canopy rail details
4. Getting the pilot in there! (Javis is working this right now).
5. My secret wishlist project item(s).

 

[Mach3DS]

Added Vortex tufts, Final bits are the visible panels. This is difficult because they changed over time and testing what panels were actually there. So It will end up being a slight hybrid and simplified for quality sake. But should be true to the spirit of the various modifications that were made.

So far I have the original paint. The Phase II, Phase III Original White, and this one, which will also have the X's aboard.

 

[Mach3DS]

 

[Jafo]

Rick....I think you're cheating again.....that's the real plane....

 

[Switchblade408]

Haven't seen anything on this one in a couple of weeks. How's this project coming along?

 

[Penzoil3]

Freeware designers have holidays, and families too ! Give them a break for crying out loud.
Sue

 

[WarHorse47]

Freeware designers have holidays, and families too ! Give them a break for crying out loud.
Sue

Gee. That's funny. I thought this was a public forum and the question was legitimate. Guess I'm in the wrong place.

 

[Milton Shupe]

Of course we appreciate your interest. Although my part is done on this mostly, I suspect Rick's status is still as posted above, post#246. I haven't heard from him since just before Christmas but I'm sure kids and work have kept him busy over the holidays.

 

[JensOle]

Great progress on the paints! Rick, a little remark from a fellow painter; it seems to me that the font for the "2" in the "XF-92" and 6682 does not match the pictures I have seen of the aircraft. At least the Amarillo USAF font I have is often more just a starting point for hand made numbers, particular the numbers 2 and 7 were to my knowledge different back in the 50s-60s on USAF aircraft than seen in the computer font. A very small detail on a marvellous looking aircraft.

 

[llanning08]

Milton:
Here's a 1953 NACA photo of the XF-92A with wing fences clearly shown,

amongst other contemporary X-planes.

 

[Milton Shupe]

Milton:
Here's a 1953 NACA photo of the XF-92A with wing fences clearly shown,

amongst other contemporary X-planes.

That's a great photo Sir; thank you for sharing it.

 

[magoo]

When one considers the content & context of that photo, it's not hard to understand why U.F.O. reports significantly spiked in that part of the world, during that time period.....

 

[Mach3DS]

Sorry for the lack of progress reports. Milton is correct. With 3 small kids, job and Christmas break it's been busy around the house. I had wanted to start on more fine tuning off the FDE but found myself burned out on working on it combined with everything going on. So I've put some energies into the DCS Sabre texturing over the Holiday break for a small change of pace. Now that I'm back at work and into a regular routine I will be back in the XF92 again. Texturing is basically complete. I will look into your fonts though, is like them to look correct. Thank you for the detailed observation. I can't wait to get this one out there. Love the history behind the old research planes and what they made happen going forward in time!

Regarding the wing fences in that photo, I sent it to Milton a few weeks back and you'll be pleased to note that those fences are the ones modeled. They are precise in size and shape now after I stumbled upon the shake and dimensions in one of my flight test reports.

 

[Odie]

This is top drawer stuff, everyone! Really appreciate the work being put into this! Huzzah!

 

[Mach3DS]

Time to revisit

Hello all. Sorry for the delay. I got caught up in DCS stuff over the Holiday break. Still not completely done with that, but getting back to the XF-92A. I'm starting in on the FDE. Made a few additional small adjustments to my OA (shadows). Just needing the Pilot to be inserted now. And I believe the modeling action will be complete. Here's some screens to hold you over! Phase I, II & III