[REPORTED] Distance between MG 131 [0027499]

[Fox One]

Another thing I noticed on the Fw 190 model - the distance between the MG 131 guns is too big. Personally I'm convinced of that, for me it's visible with the naked eye. However, here is my little demonstration attempt, as imperfect as it might be.

 

The real plane radiator cowling's diameter is 1100mm. My demonstration is based on the assumption that at least this important dimension is accurate on the model in DCS, anyway it doesn't look like it's too small. The distance between the MG 131 guns should be 308mm. According to my measurements in the picture below, the distance as is now is approx. 400mm. I have drawn also how close the guns should be.

 

While taking the screenshot used, I have tried as best as I could to minimize the errors. Anyway, the difference is too big to be put down on perspective errors.

[Fox One]

MG 131 guns cowling's cross-sectional shape. Compare the shape of the forward edge of the cowling in the picture with the screenshot from DCS.

 

I have also posted a technical drawing showing the cross-sectional shape of the forward part of the cowling, very useful just in case someone will bother to correct it. As expected, it matches the cross-sectional shape seen in the picture.

[NineLine]

MG 131 guns cowling's cross-sectional shape. Compare the shape of the forward edge of the cowling in the picture with the screenshot from DCS.

 

I have also posted a technical drawing showing the cross-sectional shape of the forward part of the cowling, very useful just in case someone will bother to correct it. As expected, it matches the cross-sectional shape seen in the picture.

 

 

I'll see if I can get a response to this and see what is possible and what isnt. Feel free to continue submitting issues as you see them :)

[fantomk]

MG 131 guns cowling's cross-sectional shape. Compare the shape of the forward edge of the cowling in the picture with the screenshot from DCS.

 

I have also posted a technical drawing showing the cross-sectional shape of the forward part of the cowling, very useful just in case someone will bother to correct it. As expected, it matches the cross-sectional shape seen in the picture.

 

 

Good observation Fox One.

 

Where did you find that technical drawing?

[Fox One]

Good observation Fox One.

 

Where did you find that technical drawing?

 

The drawing was posted on another forum. The only place I've seen that drawing is Jerry Crandall's "Fw 190 Dora" book, vol. 2. I'm 99% sure the poster scan it from the book.

[NineLine]

Reported.