Baz000 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Okay, I stand corrected... I did say generally speaking however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhunter Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Speaking of, when can we expect Saratoga? How much extra work will it require? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archer86 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Thank you heatblur team, what a quality and detailed ship but unfortunately it reduced frames. when I try to get closer to it the fps noticably drops. gtx 1070 i7 4770k 4.2 16gb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesjet Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Noticed a couple small things - the forward "tabs" off the bow (I don't know what they are called) you can see through to the sea below (note bow wake visible through them). The underside of these extensions is not attached to the upper surface, and they sit forward somewhat like an underbite. Second screenshot there is a gash/scar near the one (left in image) porthole, if that it what that is. My Rig: CPU: i9-9900k - Corsair H150 Cooler. RAM: 32GB, 3200Mhz. Mobo: Asus MAXIMUS Formula XI - Main Drive: 512GB NvME SSD DCS Drive: 512GB NvME SSD - Graphics: GTX 1070 Ti. Display: 23" 1080p LG LCD. Input: Razer Naga & Blackwidow Ultimate, TrackIR 5, HOTAS Warthog & MFDs (x4), Saitek Rudder Pedals, TurtleBeach PX22 Headset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreaKKer Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 The preset TACAN for the F-14B Forrestal Case I instant action is still preset to the stennis tacan on 74X. 1 1 BreaKKer CAG and Commanding Officer of: Carrier Air Wing Five // VF-154 Black Knights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackjack171 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Baz000 said: You wouldn't park F-14s there, that in front of the island is called the "Helo Hole" and the helicopters park there with folded blades... Also, more towards the aft of the island from the Helo Hole is where the E-2Cs would be parked. Generally speaking of course, at start of flight operations... Often on a full flight deck you would see F-14s needed to launch on that cycle being parked right over the fantail right along the landing deck. The Helo hole on Forrestal class ships were different from those of the Nimitz and other carriers. The way those ship operated was tailored to that type ship. So technically @MBotis correct. DO it or Don't, but don't cry about it. Real men don't cry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackjack171 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 42 minutes ago, Wesjet said: Noticed a couple small things - the forward "tabs" off the bow (I don't know what they are called) you can see through to the sea below (note bow wake visible through them). The underside of these extensions is not attached to the upper surface, and they sit forward somewhat like an underbite. Second screenshot there is a gash/scar near the one (left in image) porthole, if that it what that is. Those are called Bridle catchers, brother. They are from the days when we used Bridles instead of a launch bar. The Carl Vinson had one on the bow in her later years and the Kennedy had one on the waist with "JFK" written on it. These were deleted as the last Bridle A/C left the fleet! The Truman launched the last bridle equipped A/C from the Training Command, a T-2 Buckeye. The port holes are just that. I've never been on a Forrestal class ship but these port holes are in a berthing onboard The GW! 1 DO it or Don't, but don't cry about it. Real men don't cry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesJJackson Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 (edited) the Propeller seems not animated? Edited October 21, 2021 by JamesJJackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggus Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 It's beautiful. The smoke really adds atmosphere when you're recovering. LSO telling me I'm slow when I'm on-speed. I assume it's an ED problem, and a very old and frustrating one at that. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluto74 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Thanks Heatblur! Great job. Great module. And it is free. Hard to complain about anything with that in mind. Very much appreciated. Deck color is spot on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPK Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Jackjack171 said: Those are called Bridle catchers, brother. They are from the days when we used Bridles instead of a launch bar. The Carl Vinson had one on the bow in her later years and the Kennedy had one on the waist with "JFK" written on it. These were deleted as the last Bridle A/C left the fleet! The Truman launched the last bridle equipped A/C from the Training Command, a T-2 Buckeye. Your message triggered something in my brain, and I remembered reading this article about them: https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/7099/__trashed-9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger22 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 The FLOS in VR is sadly next to unplayable. Other than that it's looking great, would love to be able to place deck crew in the cat walks though. 1 "I'm just a dude, playing a dude, disguised as another dude." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callsign JoNay Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Biggus said: LSO telling me I'm slow when I'm on-speed. I assume it's an ED problem, and a very old and frustrating one at that. Yes. I've been getting SLOX on nearly every recovery for as long as I can remember. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealius Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Upon trying to place static deck crew on the catwalks around the deck, I found that they fall through Same for the LSO platform: can't place LSOs there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surrexen Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 (edited) The model for the Forrestal is brilliant! Well done Heatblur Hope you can add the Saratoga as well. Edited October 21, 2021 by Surrexen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcatter87 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 I love the new ship! The different deck layout, the smoke, the textures, and also the new, yellow deck equipment... Things I'd like to see implemented: Visible crew behind the windows, the ability to place LSOs on the platform, working propellers. I'm not too sure though if I like the deck vehicles that are baked into the 3d model around the superstructure. They are located in areas where I'd like to put the crane. Modules: F-14A/B | M-2000C | AJS-37 | Mi-24P | F/A-18C | A-10C II | F-16C | UH-1H | F-5E | Mi-8 | FC 3 | AV-8B | A-4E | Gazelle | Ka-50 | Yak-52 | CE2 Maps: Syria | Marianas | NTTR | Persian Gulf | Caucasus Setup: Virpil WarBRD Base & VFX | TM Warthog | Arozzi Velocita Stand | Monstertech Mount | MFG Crosswind | Cougar MFDs | VRInsight Panel | JetSeat 908 | TrackIR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackjack171 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, Tomcatter87 said: I love the new ship! The different deck layout, the smoke, the textures, and also the new, yellow deck equipment... Things I'd like to see implemented: Visible crew behind the windows, the ability to place LSOs on the platform, working propellers. I'm not too sure though if I like the deck vehicles that are baked into the 3d model around the superstructure. They are located in areas where I'd like to put the crane. It looks like the artist tried to portray what's called the "junk yard". It's actually correct with minor details here and there. There was a post earlier about the crane forward of the island. The thing is, that's where it stayed IRL, back in the day. I'd like it if we got the Flight deck status lights, as well as the crew behind the windows. The Handler looking out would be cool! 1 DO it or Don't, but don't cry about it. Real men don't cry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz000 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 (edited) Probably more of an ED problem, but this is my observation of ships in general, and based on the above screenshot the Forrestal exhibits the same visual anomaly as every other surface ship in DCS. Edited October 21, 2021 by Baz000 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zad Fnark Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 How about an "old" Forrestal with all the 5" guns. ... just kidding. 3 Questions are a burdon, and answers a prison for one's self. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northstar98 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Found something else, the covers on the cells of the Mk29 launchers remain when firing. 1 Modules I own: F-14A/B, Mi-24P, AV-8B N/A, AJS 37, F-5E-3, MiG-21bis, F-16CM, F/A-18C, Supercarrier, Mi-8MTV2, UH-1H, Mirage 2000C, FC3, MiG-15bis, Ka-50, A-10C (+ A-10C II), P-47D, P-51D, C-101, Yak-52, WWII Assets, CA, NS430, Hawk. Terrains I own: South Atlantic, Syria, The Channel, SoH/PG, Marianas. System: GIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX, AMD Ryzen 5 7600, Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5200 32 GB, Western Digital Black SN850X 1 TB (DCS dedicated) & 2 TB NVMe SSDs, Corsair RM850X 850 W, NZXT H7 Flow, MSI G274CV. Peripherals: VKB Gunfighter Mk.II w. MCG Pro, MFG Crosswind V3 Graphite, Logitech Extreme 3D Pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhunter Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 About the only real issue I have with the Forrestal is the FLOLS. You can see it from any angle and the distant LOD is way too bloomy even during the day. I hope this can be hot-fixed fairly soon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9thHunt Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 The Forrestal looks awesome, just a couple of quick nitpicks after my first landing attempt. I flew one of the F-14B Case I approach Instant Action Missions, although I wasn't paying attention to which map I was on. The runway lines are all but invisible from any significant distance, especially since the mission seems to be in the early morning or late afternoon, again I didn't think to check the time of the mission. Also, on this particular mission, one of the static Tomcats was parked too close to the forward end of the angle, I crashed into it after I boltered. If I run into these issues again, I'll try to remember more specific details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
some1 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 A beautiful model for sure. One strange thing is that it appears very dark compared to other ships in DCS 2 Hardware: VPForce Rhino, FSSB R3 Ultra, Virpil T-50CM, Hotas Warthog, Winwing F15EX, Slaw Rudder, GVL224 Trio Throttle, Thrustmaster MFDs, Saitek Trim wheel, Trackir 5, Quest Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swordsman422 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 9 minutes ago, some1 said: A beautiful model for sure. One strange thing is that it appears very dark compared to other ships in DCS The other ships are actually probably too light, especially the flight decks of the SC carriers. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeedzWD40 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Landing on the Forrestal causes damage: a minute amount on a successful trap, a larger amount on a bolter/touch and go. As tracks are totally unreliable, this may take several viewings to see the effect in action. The test mission has a readout that gives Forrestal health at the start (7300 hit points) and at landing/bolter (depending on the track status on viewing, it can be 7266 or lower on a touchdown). F-14A CV-59 Damaged.trk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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