Executive Producer Skystreak Productions Jason_Williams Posted November 2, 2023 Executive Producer Skystreak Productions Share Posted November 2, 2023 Quote DD 03 Dear Pilots, Our work on Combat Pilot continues and we have completed our first official 6 months as a team and results are positive. The hardest part of creating something out of nothing is creating a strong foundation for where we want go. You have to walk before you can fly, but when tangible progress is made it's very satisfying to say. Right now, that work is focused on physics, flight-modeling, research (technical and historical), and 3D assets. But even somewhat straightforward tasks like building models requires research and finding the right artist to make what you need. And until you establish some standards it’s a little bit like stumbling around in the dark. When it comes to art and 3D assets we are starting to find our groove and you can see that in the pics I’ve chosen below. We hope you like them and it’s an example of where we are headed stylistically. F4F-4 Work Continues Our F4F-4 built by Chris is coming along nicely. He’s working primarily on the landing gear now and you can see there is some good detail there just like the rest of the plane. Lots and lots of rivets hold this bird together. He also worked on the propeller hub recently. Our F4F is going to be very nice. Full Developer Diary is HERE! Jason 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusekofte Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Hmm. I am first after 10 hours? Anyway, I really do like what I see. Will there be a folding wing feature in game? And I wish for utter rubbish Zero pilots online so I can get some kills with that Wildcat. I probably one of very few preferring the Wildcat before later naval ac. I just love an underdog. No shame getting shot down in them 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticpuma Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 I mean, this is everything an update should be. Great selection of information, a great variety of images and a partial introduction to the team of modellers. Jason, a quick question about the gun emplacements. Is the intention to have an animated crew of gunners with them or static model humans (like BoX)? Also, I know it hasn't been announced yet but how far ahead do you think you will be able to announce the game engine you are building CP with? Looking forward to future progress, cheers, Mysticpuma. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartsblade Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Thanks for the update! Everything looks awesome! 3 Quote AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 8-Core Processor | Asus TUFF nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 OC | Asus ROG Crosshair VII Dark Hero | 64GB Crucial Ballistix DDR4-3600 RAM | Windows 10 Pro x64 | Virpil MT-50 CM2 Throttle | Virpil Alpha on WarBRD base | Virpil Ace 1 Rudder Pedals | Saitek Pro Flight Throttle Quadrant (x2) |Acer x34 P 3440 x 1440 | Valve Index VR | DCS on NVME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Executive Producer Skystreak Productions Jason_Williams Posted November 2, 2023 Author Executive Producer Skystreak Productions Share Posted November 2, 2023 31 minutes ago, Lusekofte said: Hmm. I am first after 10 hours? Anyway, I really do like what I see. Will there be a folding wing feature in game? And I wish for utter rubbish Zero pilots online so I can get some kills with that Wildcat. I probably one of very few preferring the Wildcat before later naval ac. I just love an underdog. No shame getting shot down in them We already have folding wings animated. Jason 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Executive Producer Skystreak Productions Jason_Williams Posted November 2, 2023 Author Executive Producer Skystreak Productions Share Posted November 2, 2023 28 minutes ago, Mysticpuma said: I mean, this is everything an update should be. Great selection of information, a great variety of images and a partial introduction to the team of modellers. Jason, a quick question about the gun emplacements. Is the intention to have an animated crew of gunners with them or static model humans (like BoX)? Also, I know it hasn't been announced yet but how far ahead do you think you will be able to announce the game engine you are building CP with? Looking forward to future progress, cheers, Mysticpuma. Hopefully animated to some degree. We have a Mocap system we would like to utilize. Jason 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
III.JG52 Al-Azraq Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Thanks for this update! Super glad to know you are making good progress. Curious to know also which graphical engine are you using, I guess it is an in-house one? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper117 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Looking good Jason... many thanks for the update! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docjonel Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Wow, impressed by the amount of progress your new team has made in a short period of time. When texturing and lighting is finalized these models will look great in-game. Also super excited to see the progress of your capital ships in the future! Thanks for the DD- so much to look forward to! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticpuma Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 I did listen to the interview that was on Youtube but honestly can't remember, was PBR confirmed? Thanks again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropy.Aero Carl Posted November 2, 2023 Entropy.Aero Share Posted November 2, 2023 Hey guys, I'm Carl, one of the modelers Jason mentioned. I'm glad to see that you like the stuff we've made so far, I just wanted to say hello. We'll keep working hard in the modeling department and continue to deliever high quality assets for the sim! 33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
III.JG52 Al-Azraq Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, Carl said: Hey guys, I'm Carl, one of the modelers Jason mentioned. I'm glad to see that you like the stuff we've made so far, I just wanted to say hello. We'll keep working hard in the modeling department and continue to deliever high quality assets for the sim! You are doing a really nice work Carl! Can't wait to see more! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper117 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 17 minutes ago, Carl said: We'll keep working hard in the modeling department and continue to deliever high quality assets for the sim! Good man! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OriginalCustard Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Thanks very much for a very informative DD. Hot damn, I am so looking forward to this amazing project 🫡 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Executive Producer Skystreak Productions Jason_Williams Posted November 2, 2023 Author Executive Producer Skystreak Productions Share Posted November 2, 2023 36 minutes ago, Mysticpuma said: I did listen to the interview that was on Youtube but honestly can't remember, was PBR confirmed? Thanks again. Yes we have PBR textures. Jason 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropy.Aero Carl Posted November 2, 2023 Entropy.Aero Share Posted November 2, 2023 51 minutes ago, III.JG52 Al-Azraq said: You are doing a really nice work Carl! Can't wait to see more! Thanks dude! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bando Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Looking great!! Thanks for the update. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enceladus Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Quote raised the launching altitude from a mere 50 feet to a whopping 2,400 feet! This new durability also raised the maximum launch speed for the drop from 110 knots to 410 knots which greatly increased aircrew survivability. I knew in early WW2 the planes had to be low and slow for a successful torpedo drop but I didn’t realize they had to get that slow! 1 Quote Author of Liars in the Cockpit? The near crash of TWA flight 841 and Shrouded in Clouds: the crash of TAROM flight 371 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticpuma Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Carl said: Hey guys, I'm Carl, one of the modelers Jason mentioned. I'm glad to see that you like the stuff we've made so far, I just wanted to say hello. We'll keep working hard in the modeling department and continue to deliever high quality assets for the sim! Great work so far, thanks for the hard work and effort. Look forward to seeing more of your endeavours. Now, back to work, can't have you spending time chatting with the community when there's model work to be done 😜 Cheers, Mysticpuma 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropy.Aero Carl Posted November 2, 2023 Entropy.Aero Share Posted November 2, 2023 🫡 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangMike Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Its clear we have a long way to go before we're all flying this game, but its all looking good so far!! The future of flight sims is looking mighty bright right now. 4 Quote Working signatures? What a novel concept! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canvas25 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Great DD @Jason_Williams ! Thanks for mentioning the names of the team too, it helps make a real connection here. Kudos to the whole team! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Grey Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Perfect Developer Diary. I'm already looking forward to number 4 🖤 1 Quote Alan Grey Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Luv the torpedo development. Really keen on using it. Here's a video on the late model Mk.13, demonstrating dropping at high speed, high altitude. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup_cavu Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Enjoyed the update. I am definitely looking forward to the first time I land a Wildcat or a Zero on a carrier. Wheels 4 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...
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