SOLIDKREATE Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 (edited) Hello all, This is my pick for the release of this SIM. US NAVY SET 1, RELEASE, YEAR 1 TBD-1 'DEVASTATOR' (Torpedo Bombner) F4F-4 'WILDCAT' (Fighter) SBD-3 'DAUNTLESS' (Dive Bomber) TBF-1 'AVENGER' - VT-8 Memorial Collectors Edition ----------------------------------------------- US NAVY SET 2, RELEASE, YEAR 3 SBU2-3 'VINDICATOR' (Dive Bomber) F2A-3 'BUFFALO' (Fighter) SOC-3 'SEAGUL' (RECON / Light Attack) ================================== IMPERIAL JAPANSE NAVY SET 1, RELEASE, YEAR 1 A6M2-21 'ZEKE' (Fighter) B5N 'KATE' (Torpedo Bombner) D3A1 'VAL' (Dive Bomber) D4Y1 'JUDY' - VT-8 Memorial Collectors Edition ----------------------------------------------- IMPERIAL JAPANSE NAVY SET 2, RELEASE, YEAR 3 E8N2 'JAKE' (RECON) E13A1 'DAVE' (Scout Light Attack) A6M2-N 'RUFE' (SEA FIGHTER) AI CPU CONTROLLED MISSION MAKER PLANES B-26G 'MARAUDER' (Torpedo Bomber / Medium Bomber), USAAF PBY-5 'CATALINA' (Anti-Submarine Warfare), USN B-17E 'FORTRESS' (Heavy Bomber), USAAF H6K 'MAVIS' (Heavy Bomber), IJN G4M 'BETTY' (Heavy Bomber), IJA Edited August 18 by SOLIDKREATE EDITED EXPLANATION OF MY WISH LIST. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 Nice looking group. 😁 1 Quote 13900k , 64GB, RTX4090, Win 11, TMW, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, TrackIR, Reverb G2, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Very interesting selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief_Mouser Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 (edited) I'd replace the Seagull with the PBY and the Pete with the Mavis but I'll take your selection if they're sticking to single-engined planes at the beginning. Edit: Were they Zero type -11s or -21s at Midway? Edited August 7 by Chief_Mouser Quote The Bell Inn, Bath. Live music venue and real ale pub (thebellinnbath.co.uk) I am in the homepage picture... or I would be if they hadn't cropped off the bottom part of it. 🍻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlitzPig_EL Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 I'm perfectly happy with these 8 aircraft for initial release. A little something for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper117 Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 If it really is going to be Midway, then the island plus aircraft that were based there need to be included, I mean, we can't have the Battle of Midway without the island or some of the planes that were stationed there... just a thought, (at least a Brewster Buffalo) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calos_01 Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 2 hours ago, Trooper117 said: at least a Brewster Buffalo While I´d like to see some sea planes, I hope Buffalo comes sooner than later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauntless Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 PBY Catalina 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOLIDKREATE Posted August 7 Author Share Posted August 7 I was going to have the F2A and PBY as a Special Edition or Collector Edition along with the H6K and A6M2-N 15 hours ago, Chief_Mouser said: I'd replace the Seagull with the PBY and the Pete with the Mavis but I'll take your selection if they're sticking to single-engined planes at the beginning. Edit: Were they Zero type -11s or -21s at Midway? Most likely -11's. I think. The 21's and 32's were too new at that time? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlitzPig_EL Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 4 minutes ago, SOLIDKREATE said: I was going to have the F2A and PBY as a Special Edition or Collector Edition along with the H6K and A6M2-N You sir, are my hero. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOLIDKREATE Posted August 8 Author Share Posted August 8 Keep in mind I have no bearing on what gets in the game. I'm just speculating for fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlitzPig_EL Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 I know, but the speculation is all we have for now. I do applaud your choices though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 1 hour ago, SOLIDKREATE said: I was going to have the F2A and PBY as a Special Edition or Collector Edition along with the H6K and A6M2-N Most likely -11's. I think. The 21's and 32's were too new at that time? I like this.... 😀 Quote 13900k , 64GB, RTX4090, Win 11, TMW, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, TrackIR, Reverb G2, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PikeStance Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 I'm not an expert on aircrafts used in the Asia/Pacific region, but is there enough variations of aircrafts to offer per module? I am curious how some of y'all would "map out" the development of aircrafts per module. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFM Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 The OP said “wish,” so this is mine. Do I expect it upon release? No. Do I expect it ever? I hope. I’ve been reading “no” and “can’t” for decades about these and other 4-engine bombers—will CP be different? We’ll see. But B-17s were on Midway and involved in the battle, and I’m a bomber pilot at heart, and so here’s my wish. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuJbt1lMTRo&pp=ygVKQi0xNyBGbHlpbmcgRm9ydHJlc3MgQm9tYmVyIFRha2VvZmYgfCBCYXR0bGUgb2YgTWlkd2F5IHwgV1cyIFN0b2NrIEZvb3RhZ2U%3D Regarding the OP, I’d be thrilled with those eight planes, Midway, Akagi, and one/all of the Yorktowns. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 On 8/8/2023 at 9:47 AM, SOLIDKREATE said: I was going to have the F2A and PBY as a Special Edition or Collector Edition along with the H6K and A6M2-N Most likely -11's. I think. The 21's and 32's were too new at that time? According to both Rob Milesh and R. Francillion only 64 A6M2 Model 11's were produced. The 65th Model 11 became the 1st Model 21 when it was was modified to incorporate folding wingtips on the production lines in October '41. The Type 0's aboard the carriers for the Pearl Harbour attack were a mix of Model 11 and Model 21's. By Midway all shipboard Type 0's were Model 21's. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOLIDKREATE Posted August 9 Author Share Posted August 9 Post #1 updated with what I think would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 Wow! It's grown. Nice selection. Covering all bases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 now that's a nice list! Quote 13900k , 64GB, RTX4090, Win 11, TMW, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, TrackIR, Reverb G2, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calos_01 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 On 8/8/2023 at 1:42 PM, JFM said: The OP said “wish,” so this is mine. Do I expect it upon release? No. Do I expect it ever? I hope. I’ve been reading “no” and “can’t” for decades about these and other 4-engine bombers—will CP be different? We’ll see. But B-17s were on Midway and involved in the battle, and I’m a bomber pilot at heart, and so here’s my wish. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuJbt1lMTRo&pp=ygVKQi0xNyBGbHlpbmcgRm9ydHJlc3MgQm9tYmVyIFRha2VvZmYgfCBCYXR0bGUgb2YgTWlkd2F5IHwgV1cyIFN0b2NrIEZvb3RhZ2U%3D Regarding the OP, I’d be thrilled with those eight planes, Midway, Akagi, and one/all of the Yorktowns. I really hope bomber guys dreams come true. I’m also bomber oriented I mean I like to orient my guns to the bomber😃. Really hope to see B-17 one day! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 was looking for the Betty, but I just noticed it's part of the Angel's of Death. Indeed, the Betty would be a necessary follow-on release (after the first or second plane sets come out). Quote 13900k , 64GB, RTX4090, Win 11, TMW, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, TrackIR, Reverb G2, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOLIDKREATE Posted August 11 Author Share Posted August 11 Divided up the planes, working on new image. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feldgrün Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 I like the list, but I'd be happy with at least these for Battle of Midway: US F4F-4 'WILDCAT' TBD-1 'DEVASTATOR' SBD-3 'DAUNTLESS' Japanese A6M2-21 'ZEKE' B5N 'KATE' D3A1 'VAL' It would be great to have the land based planes from Midway (F2A, TBF-1, B-17 & B-26s), as well as a PBY, but that may be asking too much for an initial launch. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup_cavu Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 13 hours ago, Feldgrün said: I like the list, but I'd be happy with at least these for Battle of Midway: US F4F-4 'WILDCAT' TBD-1 'DEVASTATOR' SBD-3 'DAUNTLESS' Japanese A6M2-21 'ZEKE' B5N 'KATE' D3A1 'VAL' It would be great to have the land based planes from Midway (F2A, TBF-1, B-17 & B-26s), as well as a PBY, but that may be asking too much for an initial launch. Lots of early war scenarios to be had with just that small list of aircraft. Wheels 2 Quote Download Missions, Skins, & Essential files for IL-2 1946 and several other game series from Mission4Today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOLIDKREATE Posted August 13 Author Share Posted August 13 I may do one of these for mid-late war PTO. Myabe for like a release two years later or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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