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Just love it Rugg, awesome work. Flows very well.

Racer:"Now here is an interesting shot! I have the openings cut out for the forward visibility. And no....I do not have MFD or HUD yet."

Care to shed some light on that sir?? ;)

Damage Models will be coming last I would imagine. Our first goal would be to get the models in game and working together. Cockpits, skinnned and the whole nine yards. And the damage models will follow after word. Dont take my word on it, I can not speak for Racer but that is just my thought process on it.

Ladies and Gentleman I have few updates for you. Huge news, as of right now VNAO has made the decision to put the Prowler on the shelf as of right now. Instead we are going to be updating to the Growler program. Since Super Hornets are taking over all jobs it seems in the fleet now. :) Does not mean the Prowler will never been done, it will just give us more time to work on other projects like this. Racer:"After many many hours this evening of experimenting, I believe the VNAO has yet another first (and perhaps the biggest in Lock On) on our resume. A..(get this)..BRAND! NEW! COCKPIT!!! FROM SCRATCH!!!! That actually works! (bonus)" Who is ready for an F-14 Tomcat Cockpit??? :pilotfly:

Ladies and Gentlemen, it has been way overdue for an update on the forums. The Super Hornet has come a long way, she is starting to get the squadron skins put on her. Rotor and Badger have come a long way. They are adding the "working mans" paint on her. Here are some pics of VFA-143's Pukin Dogs 105 paint scheme.:pilotfly: Also Racer has been working on getting the Prowler into the air. She is going through 3D Max right now. She already has some of the Black Ravens markings on her tail.:thumbup: Clean Tail Even the pretty planes have to do some work every now and then right? :smilewink:

Nice work Grimes, lookin good.

Yep as stated the model is only the plane as of right now. The cockpit will be released as soon as it is finished. Being touched up as we speak (Rattler, has been busy with school exams) but hopefully it should be out shortly.

Sorry I did not say...yes install with Modman 6.

Come and get it while it is HOT everyone. The VNAO would like to gladly announce that the F-14D Tomcat is now ready for the public to fly. Visit www.virtualnavairops.com or www.carrierpilots.com to get the download.

If it goes over the F-14 the tailhook would no longer work because the 33 is the only carrier capable plane in game for player pilots.

Well to get us moving back along topic. The F-14D is almost set to be released. Expect to see it going to the public in a few days.

Thank you Groove I appreciate it.

So far just the Su-33 and the IL-76 are on the list.

Beat me to it Racer....

Awesome movie GA and over course the flying was just as amazing.

No as stated the D does not use it, also found this info at the top of the site of the link you posted. "Glove Vanes are a kind of stabilizers for supersonic flight. They were designed for the F-14A, the F-14D does not feature such devices. They are retracted at subsonic speeds and will be extended automatically when going supersonic. "

Ladies and Gentlemen, she is on her way. She should be hitting the Beta Teams this weeks. I give you the frontline fighter of the United States Navy. Your F-18F Super HORNET!!!!! :thumbup: Racer:"Hook down and pouring on the lift! All tail surfaces are now completly animated. Just the gear, cockpit and lighting left...mmmmmmm"

Tomcat almost ready for public release??? :thumbup: Badger is working hard on all of the skins for her that is for sure.

Racer:"Finally...all of the modelling and texture mapping is completed. Uggg...I hate that part. Total Final Polygon Count: 47,862 Now, on to the animations. The end is in sight."

Racer:"I have finished mapping the front nose gear system." Racer:"The landing gear texture mapping is now completed. Now on to the final texture mapping area....the cockpit." And Hub we appreciate it. I am sure we will be in contact with you.

Yep, just a new skin like the ADA mod.

Yes, Rattler is making a cockpit mod for the F-14D right now. But he will also be making one for the Super Hornet and Prowler as you can just upload in modman the cockpit you wish to see to go to the aircraft you want to fly.

History in the making everyone. Who ever thought they would see a Super Hornet and a Tomcat sitting next to each other on the flight line??

Racer:"And the pilots in place. With pilots in the seats all of a sudden you can tell this bird is bigger than the standard FA-18A that is for sure. FA-18F Total Polygon Count: 47,583. (All objects are now in place) (Perspective photo BTW)"