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Jakes
 Post subject: Re: the Rooivalk Project
PostPosted: 06 Sep 2011, 11:57 
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A small video of the progress..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI1jic5YHcc

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Kremlin
 Post subject: Re: the Rooivalk Project
PostPosted: 06 Sep 2011, 20:38 
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Oooh YES .. coming together nicely :smt023 \:D/

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 Post subject: Re: the Rooivalk Project
PostPosted: 07 Sep 2011, 12:11 
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Ai-aaaii dit lyk sommer puik. :smt023
Can't wait; will fly it... :smt051

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Jakes
 Post subject: Re: the Rooivalk Project
PostPosted: 14 Sep 2011, 11:13 
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The optics turret - triggered by the Tailhook command.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bP3Hk3ADzU

Turret in
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Turret out
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Jakes
 Post subject: Re: the Rooivalk Project
PostPosted: 14 Sep 2011, 13:55 
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Hi there,
I am looking for good resolution close up pictures of the Rooivalk canon. Anyone that can help me out? Will appreciate it!

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Roger the Dodger
 Post subject: Re: the Rooivalk Project
PostPosted: 14 Sep 2011, 13:56 
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Will the pilot's turret be conrolled separately?
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Jakes
 Post subject: Re: the Rooivalk Project
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The Turret will be able to be switched on or of, but once on, the animation cannot be controlled, but will animate together with the pilot head. I don't think animating it with the rudder or ailerons will work well with a helicopter?

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 Post subject: Re: the Rooivalk Project
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From AAD 2006, note optics turret.
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From AAD 2010, best I have of the cannon.
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Jakes
 Post subject: Re: the Rooivalk Project
PostPosted: 15 Sep 2011, 07:49 
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Thank you Brent! It really helps a lot! :smt023

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 Post subject: Re: the Rooivalk Project
PostPosted: 15 Sep 2011, 12:26 
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I've never noticed the cable cutter mounted under the gun before!
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 Post subject: Re: the Rooivalk Project
PostPosted: 19 Sep 2011, 10:30 
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This is what I can dig up now. I do, however have one at home and will post that later....
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 Post subject: Re: the Rooivalk Project
PostPosted: 22 Sep 2011, 13:22 
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Some export screenshots. Just need to export the blurred main rotorblades last to correct the shadow ;)
I will add more detail to the gun still

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and a movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9SOeKk3KMQ

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Kremlin
 Post subject: Re: the Rooivalk Project
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It's looking great Jakes =D>

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 Post subject: Re: the Rooivalk Project
PostPosted: 01 Oct 2011, 08:54 
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Great job so far Jakes! =D>

Here's some inspiration to help keep you motivated on the home stretch ;)

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Good Luck! :smt023

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Jakes
 Post subject: Re: the Rooivalk Project
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Thanks Falcon1! :smt023
I need to get my ARMA updates installed and working sometime. I will PM you somewhere this week! The Rooivalk in ARMA look cool! It sure inspire me \:D/

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