Devil 505 Posted February 9 Posted February 9 @tobi @Eight Ball F***** love yalls work man!!!!!!! I think we have flown the Cayuse almost every week since it came out. This past Friday was hands down our best flight yet! The video is a little long winded, but worth seeing your hard work at play. Had some bad ass coop time with the guys. Watching the CH-47 come in to pick up a downed pilot from the Cayuse is beyond awesome! Time stamps in the video so you can see. We are posting all our stuff on our ITJ thread now. Link is in the video. If you want to see your stuff in action every week, I usually post one or two video a week. Any more Vietnam assets or aircraft on the horizon? Again, cannot thank you gents enough! 7
Andrew8604 Posted February 12 Posted February 12 I guess the HE grenades are M26/A2 with an M217 impact fuse? Because when you drop one from 5,000 feet, it takes 45 seconds to detonate on the ground. Which means it falls at an average speed of about 75 mph. Seems like it should fall faster than that, like maybe 2 or 3 times faster. If it was the M213 delay fuse, it would detonate after 4-5 seconds. The M18 smoke grenades should have the M201/A1 fuse that ignites after 1.2-2 second delay? That would mean they start trailing smoke while falling from higher levels. Currently, they don't. But maybe it's not feasible to model this. 1
tobi Posted February 12 Author Posted February 12 5 hours ago, Andrew8604 said: I guess the HE grenades are M26/A2 with an M217 impact fuse? Because when you drop one from 5,000 feet, it takes 45 seconds to detonate on the ground. Which means it falls at an average speed of about 75 mph. Seems like it should fall faster than that, like maybe 2 or 3 times faster. If it was the M213 delay fuse, it would detonate after 4-5 seconds. The M18 smoke grenades should have the M201/A1 fuse that ignites after 1.2-2 second delay? That would mean they start trailing smoke while falling from higher levels. Currently, they don't. But maybe it's not feasible to model this. Just now, tobi said: Yepp we did not find a way to do it time delayed 5 1
Andrew8604 Posted February 12 Posted February 12 (edited) 7 hours ago, tobi said: Yepp we did not find a way to do it time delayed Thanks for the reply! Yes, the helo works so well and is so cool, it's easy to forget it's a mod! I guess you've done about all you could do with the limitations. Amazing! And if DCS was to tell you, "Let's make the OH-6A a full module!" Would it be an easy task to convert it over? ...I'm guessing not. They should, though. While it's not the most useful combat aircraft (if you want to live), neither is the I-16, Yak-52 or the Christen Eagle II, and yet they're modules. But the OH-6A sure is fun, and cool. It IS an observation helicopter, after all...not a gunship! Somewhere else, I think YouTube, I commented that the flight model seems squirrely in yaw at the transition from forward flight to hover and at the point of skid touchdown. Well, I subsequently just made a fairly smooth transition and landing. With practice, it can be done. The lateral and longitudinal speeds seem to need to be zero when touching down, and then it's a calm landing. I've only got about 14 hrs flight time in it, with no training! ...and unlike other mods and modules, the OH-6A hasn't "killed" me yet! I rolled one over on the ground upon landing after I had one skid shot off by a KORD 12.7mm over hostile territory, but I survived, got out and walked the pilot figure 50 yards to the waiting Jeep on my airfield. ...and that was with it wobbling terribly by some other gunfire damage! Crew chief gave me a blue ribbon for at least bringing the cockpit instruments back salvageable. Edited February 12 by Andrew8604 3
Slippa Posted February 14 Posted February 14 You’re some shot dropping from 5,000ft Andrew. Have to agree, this could or should be an ‘official’ module. The Christen Eagle’s fun but it ain’t this much fun is it. Not to mention the assets that come along with this. One of my top modules this is, I love it. 3
Devil 505 Posted February 14 Posted February 14 @tobi @Eight Ball Tobi/Eight Ball, What are the chances of you two being interested in doing an earlier version of the Huey to go along with the Cayuse and Violentnomads upcoming Cobra? Back in late 2021 someone did a mod for DCS to simulate the Huey Hog and Heavy Hog and pulled off the standalone mod pretty well, but it does not work anymore or conflicts with other mods. We desperately need a Huey Hog/Heavy Hog for DCS. The current DCS Huey does not pull off this role. The Hog/Heavy Hog has a larger array of weapons and types of mounts for rockets and guns. We are totally missing the 40MM on the nose, the twin 60 mounts on the rail, and the older style rocket pods. I have attached the link to the old mod below so you can see the screen shots of what use to be out there. You guys have done such a fantastic job with the Cayuse, I thought I might make the suggestion for the older variant of the Huey. I know you guys would totally set the community on fire making on of these and maybe expanding on you Vietnam assets. I would love to see some more maritime craft for AI/Statics. We are about to push out our updated Into The Jungle mission utilizing you maritime pack. It has drastically improved the experience. Looking forward to what you gents have to say. I can speak for 3 of us, if you decided to take on this challenge, the boys and I would throw money your way to include purchasing a 3D model or whatever is needed to get underway. I would love to see another Vietnam helicopter out of you guys. Maybe even a heavy CH-53 or H-34. Look forward to your thoughts. Also Check out the link below from some Vietnam Vets where I got the images. Outstanding reference material not only for the Huey, but Cayuse as well and some ground assets. Looks like the Cayuse might have had a 40MM launcher. Centaurs in Vietnam - Veterans - Helicopter Pilots - AH-1G - TET - War Stories - Air Cavalry - D Troop - F Troop - 3/4 Cav - 25th Div Bell UH-1M null 4
Andrew8604 Posted February 15 Posted February 15 20 hours ago, Slippa said: You’re some shot dropping from 5,000ft Andrew. Have to agree, this could or should be an ‘official’ module. The Christen Eagle’s fun but it ain’t this much fun is it. Not to mention the assets that come along with this. One of my top modules this is, I love it. I've never hit anything from up there. I was trying to test and illustrate a point. I realize now that they've thought of this, and they've probably done the best they could with a mod. They probably can't control the ballistics and air resistance to cause them to fall realistically...but close enough for low-level. Well, if you fly right over a guy with an AK at 100 knots, he's probably going to get you before you can drop a grenade on him...at least in DCS. I dropped 4 in quick succession, and they all missed him...but he got me. That's no way to go about business. Yes, it's fun! 2
Devil 505 Posted February 15 Posted February 15 Here was a good one from last week's flight with the Cayuse and boys overhead providing CAS. Ultimately, we demonstrated the damage model and on a fly by collision at the end when sitting on the deck at the FARP. Good times. Since posting this video, significant changes have been made with dynamic spawns and additional maritime assets being added to enhance the authenticity and feeling around the island. A hug shout out to Tobi and Eight Ball for their contributions with their Maritime pack. I will be posting another thread soon with some Vietnam suggestions that would be an outstanding addition to the VAP pack if they can pull it off (of course they can! LOL). A link to their forum is also below for the ships. 2
Stratos Posted February 16 Posted February 16 On 2/14/2025 at 7:06 PM, Devil 505 said: @tobi @Eight Ball Tobi/Eight Ball, What are the chances of you two being interested in doing an earlier version of the Huey to go along with the Cayuse and Violentnomads upcoming Cobra? Back in late 2021 someone did a mod for DCS to simulate the Huey Hog and Heavy Hog and pulled off the standalone mod pretty well, but it does not work anymore or conflicts with other mods. We desperately need a Huey Hog/Heavy Hog for DCS. The current DCS Huey does not pull off this role. The Hog/Heavy Hog has a larger array of weapons and types of mounts for rockets and guns. Maybe they can use the old mod 3d model and cockpit and make their magic for FM and the other stuff. 2 I don't understand anything in russian except Davai Davai!
Devil 505 Posted February 16 Posted February 16 41 minutes ago, Stratos said: Maybe they can use the old mod 3d model and cockpit and make their magic for FM and the other stuff. Agree 100% That would be awesome. I would assume the owner would have to grant permission. As good as the Cayuse is, I would like to see them make their own. 2
Tonker Posted February 16 Posted February 16 Just for a little reality check, I know you guys have seen @Massun92's in-progress Huey cockpit revamp but it's a useful reminder. A talented modder (well able to speak for himself so hopefully he'll swing by), even so it's a huge job. When I floated the idea of 'backdating' the commercial modules for the Herc and Wokka to give them C-130H and CH-47D cockpits (thinking this would be fairly low-hanging fruit, and a good way to encourage someone else to work on an updated FM, another person to look at the exterior etc), it was made clear by several that, although the idea had a lot of support, there really is no low-hanging fruit in DCS modding. Not to rain on anyone's parade, we just need to be sympathetic with our requests. The impression I get is that it's often harder to start with someone else's old work than it is to start fresh. If I were ED at this point I'd take a look at Il2:1946, start charging $10 on Steam for the base game and release a proper SDK for modders...but we're a long way from that yet. In the meantime, Per Ardua ad As Littlebird! 3 Nah, I've only just met 'er...:pilotfly:
Devil 505 Posted February 16 Posted February 16 1 hour ago, Tonker said: Just for a little reality check, I know you guys have seen @Massun92's in-progress Huey cockpit revamp but it's a useful reminder. A talented modder (well able to speak for himself so hopefully he'll swing by), even so it's a huge job. Thought about hitting @Massun92 up to see if he would be interested in tackling the above since he is working the cockpit over. It would be awesome if he could take on doing an earlier variant like mentioned above. The desire is there for sure! 2
Devil 505 Posted February 21 Posted February 21 @tobi @Eight Ball Another tribute to your fine work! 2
Andrew8604 Posted February 22 Posted February 22 11 hours ago, Devil 505 said: @tobi @Eight Ball Another tribute to your fine work! When I first saw this, I thought it was about fighting the California fires.
Devil 505 Posted February 22 Posted February 22 8 hours ago, Andrew8604 said: When I first saw this, I thought it was about fighting the California fires. LMFAO! Tried my hand at some AI stuff for the intro. Created the photo with a combo of Chat GPT and Midjourney, then followed up by making it animated with Hailu AI. Great stuff! I will probably start doing more of this. 4
Andrew8604 Posted February 23 Posted February 23 On 3/5/2024 at 9:25 PM, Devil 505 said: There is also the Sikorsky H-34, another solid one for MAC-SOG operations, SAR, and Cargo. Yes! This would be interesting, someday. Powered by a Wright R-1820 Cyclone radial engine. As long as it has an engine governor, I don't have a twist-grip throttle! 3
ST0RM Posted February 24 Posted February 24 Conspiracy time, due to the silence from the team. They're going full module!! j/k 2
tobi Posted February 24 Author Posted February 24 39 minutes ago, ST0RM said: Conspiracy time, due to the silence from the team. They're going full module!! j/k 5
CommandT Posted February 27 Posted February 27 Some sort of update would be welcome The silence is both disappointing and intriguing all at once.
tobi Posted February 27 Author Posted February 27 1 hour ago, CommandT said: Some sort of update would be welcome The silence is both disappointing and intriguing all at once. AH-6 project is dead. Everything else on hold 3
Esac_mirmidon Posted February 27 Posted February 27 (edited) AH-6 is dead? Why? So sad to know that. Maybe im confused about MH-6 Little Bird EightBall was teasing. is the same project the AH-6 and the MH-6? Edited February 27 by Esac_mirmidon 1 " You must think in russian.." [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Windows 7 Home Premium-Intel 2500K OC 4.6-SSD Samsung EVO 860- MSI GTX 1080 - 16G RAM - 1920x1080 27´ Hotas Rhino X-55-MFG Crosswind Rudder Pedals -Track IR 4
plott1964 Posted February 27 Posted February 27 17 minutes ago, tobi said: AH-6 project is dead. Everything else on hold Why is that? Do you need help? 1 PC specs: Intel Core i7-13700K [Raptor Lake 3.4GHz Sixteen-Core LGA 1700] (stock clock)/64.0 GB RAM/RTX 3080 GPU (stock clock)/Windows 10 Home/Multiple M.2 SSD Drives/T.Flight HOTAS X/HP Reverb G2
tobi Posted February 27 Author Posted February 27 Lack of motivation 32 minutes ago, Esac_mirmidon said: AH-6 is dead? Why? So sad to know that. Maybe im confused about MH-6 Little Bird EightBall was teasing. is the same project the AH-6 and the MH-6? Yes 4
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