R.E.8 Public Beta Released!

ArgonV · Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 5:38 am Post subject: R.E.8 Public Beta Released!

Here it is! Happy early 4th of July. Happy

The only thing this kite lacks is a proper hi-res skin and damaged skin. Who would like to do one for her?

Features:

Detailed 3d cockpit
Mannable gunner position
Mannable camera view
Aldis gunsight view when you press G
Lean-over-the-side view for bombing, takeoffs and landings when you press X

Please read the readme file for installation. You MUST have the latest FS-WWI Plane Pack + Patch installed for this to work properly.

I would like to thank LesterBoffo for the use of his model, textures and beta testing the FM and Jerry for also testing. I would also like to thank Recon3 for some of this texture work and 3d model work I borrowed to create the cockpit.

Enjoy!

Download here: (5.34mb) http://www.fsww1.com/Downloads/Aircraft/RE8_Beta.zip
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ArgonV · Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 6:59 pm Post subject:

Any bugs to be had? If not, I will call this the final until a proper hi-res skin and damaged skin can be created.
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LesterBoffo · Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 7:21 pm Post subject:

I'm not sure if it is a bug, as it seems to happen with some other two seaters, but when you're in the pilot's seat and in "nearest enemy slew view" mode, looking back over your shoulder, the gunner 3D model flickers in and out of view.

Could this be a LOD viewing distance adjustment?

Oh yeah I forgot to send you the Vickers mounting and CC gear images.

Other wise it's a great model, maybe I'm a bit narcissistic but I can't stop flying it.
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ArgonV · Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 7:29 pm Post subject:

Ah, go ahead and send me those. I could probably work up a model for them.

Yes, it is a LOD switchin issue. What is happening is that the gunner LOD switches out, as you are close enough to him it's like you are occupying that position (And when you are in the gunner position, you don't see yourself.)

I'm glad you having fun flying it! I tried to model the flight model as best I could to what I've read about how she flew and handled.

P.S. Do the Training missions work for you now?
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-Jason R.
FS-WWI Project Leader

FS-WWI Plane Pack Site