Douglas Kallen's Stearman

***Ferry_vO*** · February 26th, 2011, 10:15

Originally Posted by normb

For we simple types , what is the technical acheivment that makes this detrail possible in FS2004? Is it something other designers will be able to take advantage of?

An Fs2004 model used to have a limit on the number of polygons used, so that would limit the amount of detail, but somehow they've found a way around this limitation.

Other designers can use it too; check out Lionheart's Boeing Blended wing concept.

Don't ask me how it's done, but I'm glad they can do it!

**normb** · February 26th, 2011, 11:59

Thanks for the info about the technology. A new life extension for FS2004? I can't wait to see what surprises the designers will have ahead for us. I'm always impressed with the labors of love they share with us.

**Matt Wynn** · February 26th, 2011, 12:08

i know Lionhearts upcoming Ultralight/LSA has the detail of the 'removed poly limit' that thing looks sweet!

**Flyboy208** · February 26th, 2011, 14:04

Downloading and drooling at the same time, thanks very much for the H/U ... Mike :salute:

**idancesafetydance** · February 26th, 2011, 17:04

This thing is simply amazing.
I just wish it had a little more Aileron authority you know? Or atleast a line in the aircraft.cfg to adjust it... the roll rate is not very Stearman like.
The VC is gorgeous though, and don't get me started on the detail.

**johnh_049** · February 26th, 2011, 17:30

WOW! looks better than anything i ever saw in FSX

**Wild Bill Kelso** · February 26th, 2011, 21:51

Originally Posted by idancesafetydance

I just wish it had a little more Aileron authority you know? Or atleast a line in the aircraft.cfg to adjust it... the roll rate is not very Stearman like.

Can't tell about the r/w Stearman's roll agility, and I don't like too "nervous" aeroplanes, but I think adding the line
aileron_effectiveness = 1.0
to the [flight tuning] section and playing with its factor could make this baby roll some faster.
Or is this one of those factors that got overridden by the airfile parameters...?

Cheers,
Markus.

**T6flyer** · February 26th, 2011, 23:29

I've yet to try it and only have a tiny bit of real world Stearman time (2 flights), but would have thought IMHO that as the builder had gone to such hard work to produce this aeroplane that he would have done a lot of homework into producing a correct flight model. That is something that we strive to do (within the confines of the simulator program) with the Austers that we create.

Perhaps this variant of the Stearman does handle this way - sadly we will never know in real life. Hate to think what the fuel bill would be in today's prices. An hour in the Broussard I normally goes in costs £200 ($322) in fuel alone. Its getting really expensive these days!!!

Just a thought - but then again I'm normally wrong!!!

Best wishes,

Martin

**teeps** · February 26th, 2011, 23:34

What a phenomenal model!

**euroastar350** · February 27th, 2011, 01:17

I had a chance to beta this model before it was released to the public. Lets just say that its the only bi-plane I fly. A big thanks to Doug for this fine, very detailed model:ernae: And FSDS V3.5 was used throughout the construction for those wondering.

**Z-AZ1USN** · February 27th, 2011, 05:41

Originally Posted by Hurricane91

Douglas Kallen's beautiful Stearman is up at Simviation...

http://simviation.com/1/download-file?file=d75n1.zip

I've ported it to FSX and it IS a little bit of a framehog but
not to that of a Power Point Slideshow. Any one out there
have ideas on how I could add engine smoke startup effect?

:mixedsmi:

**Z-claudius24** · February 27th, 2011, 05:58

Hi,

Small demo

http://simtube.com/video/4431/Stearman

***italflyer*** · February 27th, 2011, 06:02

Definitively a very big WOW!

Incredible details,every time I climb into the VC I find more and more stunning details. And its so nice "walking" around the plane, I sometimes even won't make it to a take off.

Thanks a lot for this wonderful bird!!

Cheers

off to take another spin!!

**Z-AZ1USN** · February 27th, 2011, 07:42

Originally Posted by claudius24

Hi,

Small demo

http://simtube.com/video/4431/Stearman

Nice video, did you do the flying?
Is that the engine sounds that came with the file?

**idancesafetydance** · February 27th, 2011, 08:34

Originally Posted by Wild Bill Kelso

Can't tell about the r/w Stearman's roll agility, and I don't like too "nervous" aeroplanes, but I think adding the line
aileron_effectiveness = 1.0
to the [flight tuning] section and playing with its factor could make this baby roll some faster.
Or is this one of those factors that got overridden by the airfile parameters...?

Cheers,
Markus.

I tried adding the line to the .cfg, it appears the roll rate is determined in the .air file.
I have spent some stick time at my local airport, flying hops from 57C to 44C and I can say, the Stearman is quite sporty for such a large biplane.

***Cazzie*** · February 27th, 2011, 08:37

One fantastic flight sim model, all over, ever the controls shake! :>)

Beyond excellence Douglas, the FS9 community owes you a six-pack or 12. :ernae:

Caz

Some close-ups:

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**Z-claudius24** · February 27th, 2011, 08:59

Hi,

Nice video, did you do the flying?
Is that the engine sounds that came with the file?

Yes .. I don't hire pilots .. too expensive

No

***WarHorse47*** · February 27th, 2011, 10:35

WOW. I'm impressed.

I didn't think it would fly on my old box. After converting the textures I had no problems. None. And my machine is an old 2.4 GHz P4 with 1 Mb ram and a 128 video card. No stuttering. No slideshow. And that's with real weather, flying in a PNW snow storm.
:ernae:

--WH

**aardvark62** · February 27th, 2011, 11:46

Originally Posted by WarHorse47

WOW. I'm impressed.

I didn't think it would fly on my old box. After converting the textures I had no problems. None. And my machine is an old 2.4 GHz P4 with 1 Mb ram and a 128 video card. No stuttering. No slideshow. And that's with real weather, flying in a PNW snow storm.
:ernae:

--WH

Hmmm......mine's a 3.2 Ghz P4 with 1Mb of ram. I too have converted to DXT3s but I'm only getting 6-16 fps. Any other suggestions ?

Fantastic looking aircraft !, just dying to be able to fly it !!

A.

**middle** · February 27th, 2011, 11:47

Sure enough I need to convert the textures but forgot how to do it.....anyone feel like posting the simple steps?

**Z-claudius24** · February 27th, 2011, 11:49

Hi,

Use this:
http://www.4shared.com/file/G9OYBum_/BatchConvert.html
Put in a folder
Put the textures to convert in the same folder
Use the bat you want

**middle** · February 27th, 2011, 12:02

Thanks Cladius...

**middle** · February 27th, 2011, 12:34

Thanks again...whast a great tool...thanks.

***WarHorse47*** · February 27th, 2011, 13:17

Originally Posted by aardvark62

Hmmm......mine's a 3.2 Ghz P4 with 1Mb of ram. I too have converted to DXT3s but I'm only getting 6-16 fps. Any other suggestions ?

Fantastic looking aircraft !, just dying to be able to fly it !!

A.

I use FSAutoStart to shut down unneeded programs and processes and free up memory to run FS9. You may have only 1Mb of physical ram, but background programs consume your resources giving you little left to run FS9. Typically, FSAutoStart will free up 800 to 850 Mb of that ram just for FS9.

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-WH

**Flyboy208** · February 27th, 2011, 16:43

This aircraft has been uploaded to Avsim now, a much faster download than at Simviation ... Mike :salute:

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