Aero L-39 Albatros

**GT182** · July 20th, 2009, 10:24

Mike, I can get you photos of a Camo L-39 with gun pod and tip tanks here at KILG, if you don't have them yet. It also belongs to Joe I believe but isn't flying for an obvious reason, that can't be discussed.

Mike, you should really have anoter skin or Pip with the rear seat. She's only missing that for the air races and the rest of the year it's installed. He gives quite a few rides in her. I even got to meet Curt Brown the shuttle pilot last winter. He was out here to ride with Joe and also fly Pip..... he's also a race pilot at Reno.

**Lotus** · July 20th, 2009, 10:53

Thanks Raptor. Repainters may hate me a bit because I've mapped it for the lowest number of texture vertices possible rather than ease of painting, but if you're going for performance then something has to give, hehe.

GT, thanks for the offer of pics. I don't have any more paints planned for the release, but I am going to make a few freebies in the weeks that follow. I never turn down reference material!

As for Pipsqueak, it's a major project splice off the stock L-39s, a totally separate project pipeline which is fixed at this point. To build a two seater version now would be an extreme hassle so I don't plan to, sorry. Unfortunately in Pip's case it isn't quite as simple as a texture swap. Pip is really a one-off model and intended for racing rather than cruising. Its race trim and alterations are what set it apart from the others, give it most of its performance advantage, and make it special. I'll look into it after release though.

-Mike

**f-18hornet** · July 20th, 2009, 12:03

Very nice plane you have made. Can't wait for release!

tigisfat · July 22nd, 2009, 00:17

man oh man. This is how happy I am:

**Lotus** · July 22nd, 2009, 00:36

Originally Posted by tigisfat

man oh man. This is how happy I am:

That is just about the most disturbing thing I've ever seen, but I'm glad you're happy.

tigisfat · July 22nd, 2009, 00:45

Originally Posted by Lotus

That is just about the most disturbing thing I've ever seen, but I'm glad you're happy.

is this better?

**Lotus** · July 22nd, 2009, 01:11

Hehe, awesome. On second thought, maybe I should add your dancing guy as an instructor in one of the variants. He already has his own helmet.

**hews500d** · July 22nd, 2009, 04:52

Originally Posted by tigisfat

man oh man. This is how happy I am:

That just ain't right !!!

Darrell

**d0mokun** · July 22nd, 2009, 05:45

Can we buy it yet? Please? Are we nearly there yet? Are we? Are we?

**kilo delta** · July 22nd, 2009, 05:55

Tigisfat....my retinas hate you for posting that gif....same goes for you Darrell for copying it in your reply!!
shudder

@ Lotus... fantastic job!:ernae: The vc in particular is a beauty.

**hews500d** · July 22nd, 2009, 06:24

Originally Posted by kilo delta

Tigisfat....my retinas hate you for posting that gif....same goes for you Darrell for copying it in your reply!!
shudder

@ Lotus... fantastic job!:ernae: The vc in particular is a beauty.

I figured if I had to look at it everyone else should have to again also!

Darrell

**Lotus** · July 22nd, 2009, 06:40

Hehe, thanks guys. Yes, almost there, hopefully less than two weeks to go. Here's a still from the promo vid I'm putting together. Been a long time since I've done one of these, but Reno is my new favourite addiction in the jet.

**VFR Alexander** · July 22nd, 2009, 06:51

I may have missed this, but: Price?

**Lotus** · July 22nd, 2009, 06:56

I haven't decided on the price just yet, there are a couple people I still need to discuss that with, but it won't be exorbitant.

**hews500d** · July 22nd, 2009, 07:11

Originally Posted by Lotus

Hehe, thanks guys. Yes, almost there, hopefully less than two weeks to go.

Hmmmm.. possibly a virtual flight to Oshkosh and the EAA convention if it's released in time

Darrell

**Tweek** · July 22nd, 2009, 07:37

Originally Posted by An-225

Keep up the good work, this airplane has been missing from FS for a long time, and we need more Vodka Burners!

If I'm gonna be picky, it's actually a Czech aircraft, rather than Soviet/Russian, but I agree with your sentiment all the same!

**flyindave** · July 22nd, 2009, 10:27

It looks great, curious will there be a civilian mdl (ie: no gunsite) for us guys woh just like to zoom around.

Dave

**Lotus** · July 22nd, 2009, 10:57

Thanks Dave. Yes there are four civilian models which do not have the gunsight installed, five if you count the Reno racer, Pipsqueak. Here's the model breakdown for those who might be curious:

9 dual cockpit models (5 are military, 4 civilian, 3 have long range tanks)
3 single cockpit models (2 military, 1 civilian)
1 Reno racer (civilian, single seat only)
1 Stripped down model for online formation teams (civilian, single seat only)

There are 10 unique paint schemes spread across these 14 models.

**centuryseries** · July 22nd, 2009, 11:12

Do any have the special airliner gunsight lol

Looking top notch!

Might have to retire my Blackbird for one of them! :ernae: Do you take part exchange lol?

tigisfat · July 22nd, 2009, 11:12

Originally Posted by d0mokun

Can we buy it yet? Please? Are we nearly there yet? Are we? Are we?

Enjoying that side of the fence, are we?

What the hell: WHEN IS IT COMING OUT!! I WANT AN EXACT DATE!!
(yes, I'm kidding)

**Lotus** · July 22nd, 2009, 11:22

Originally Posted by centuryseries

Do any have the special airliner gunsight lol

Well... actually...

A very old screenshot from early development, about 9 months ago.

**brettt777** · July 22nd, 2009, 11:27

Hey I work on these things for a living! Been looking for a good sim of it forever. I am wondering Lotus, do all the models have the factory stock cockpit panels like the pic shows? I would be happy to provide you some pics of actual L-39 cockpits that some of our customers have, if you're interested. I guess it may be too late in the production process for that though...? Just a thought. The factory cockpits look great though. I am very exited about this one!

**Lotus** · July 22nd, 2009, 11:34

Thanks Brett. I replied to your PM. As for the cockpits, I've recreated the original L-39C as closely as possible, as they were delivered to Warsaw Pact air forces. The only western items are the altimeter, radios, and gps, everything else is original equipment. As much as I would like to do other cockpit variations, it would be almost impossible. The standard cockpit took me about 8 months to build and code haha. All of the cockpits are similar. The civilian ones don't have the gunsight, a couple have different throttle grips, and a few have an extending IFR hood installed, but they are otherwise the same.

**centuryseries** · July 22nd, 2009, 11:52

Originally Posted by Lotus

Well... actually...

A very old screenshot from early development, about 9 months ago.

Remind me what was that airfield you showed me in FS? Was it in New Zealand? In case you're wondering, its me, David "Mr SR-71" AlphaSim-Quid21 of old lol

**VaporZ** · July 22nd, 2009, 18:09

Well Lotus I have to say I am very impressed !!!

But !
( I do not want to push the enveloppe too far )
lets talk about L-39 Pilots helmets !

1.
First, the military L-39 of the East
The old russian type helmet of the seventies !
and
The new russian type helmet of the eighties Plus !

2.
Second, the private Usa L-39
The old "Vietnam" type helmet
The newer "Current" Usaf helmet
and, finally....

3.
Third, the french GSF/Gallet helmet of the Breitleing Jet Team

Do you plan any "dynamic" options about it ?
Sorry to ask you this but ..... anyway ...... the question is asked !

VaporZ

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