F-14B Nozzle livery/appearance.

[GoonEb1rd]

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I've been experimenting with skins and mods to improve the detail and appearance.

In this process, I discovered seven variations (not counting the default) of the F-14B engine nozzles.
I labeled using the "A#" to track differences.

The GoldenWaffles' Realistic F110 Livery Mod played a role in this, along with another non-stock RoughMet I found among various F-14B liveries. However, I'm unsure of the original creator(s) of the RoughMet files beyond the default and the mod by GoldenWaffles.

Which of these variations do you think looks the most realistic? Which one appears more visually appealing or practical?

For testing purposes, I used the VF-24 Renegades NG200-210, stock skins from DCS.

Weathering is a natural process in the real world, and I've used numerous real-world images of F-14B and F-14D models as comparisons.

I realize real-world maintainers and engineers might cringe at my general ignorance of the subject, so I apologize in advance.

My opinion: A2-A4 is based on various reference images, and I’ve seen what could pass as A1-A2 nozzles on late B or newer D models. (Yes, I know we don't have the D in DCS... cough HB cough).

Looking forward to your thoughts!

Discuss and enjoy:

GoldenWaffles' Realistic F110 Livery Mod
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Edited January 13 by GoonEb1rd
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[scommander2]

There is a very very old posting about nozzle at:

 

 

[draconus]

12 hours ago, GoonEb1rd said:

Which of these variations do you think looks the most realistic?

A0 looks most realistic given the light conditions.