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Welcome to the SIMMO site. I hope you'll find something here to interest you. Lots of current and retrospective reviews of flight sim aircraft and scenery. (X-Plane only) Sim hardware and utilities. Plus the whole site sprinkled with short and relaxing model making videos (my second hobby)
I prefer to look at unusual subjects that might be ignored by other sites. It also doesn't matter if the subject is payware, freeware, old or new, it's all welcome.
A quick disclaimer in that everything I review has been purchased by me. (unless freeware) The views or opinions expressed in my videos are solely my own and do not necessarily reflect those of any other person or company.
Thanks for your question, You may be able to get an English translation from Gomix but if you have a scanner and can scan the Polish instructions (turn the scan into a Jpg) you can go to Google Translate translate.google.com/?sl=de&tl=en&op=images Drop the jpg there and it will do the work for you. Hope that's been helpful. Simmo
Hi, Thanks for your comment. You can get this model from the Fiddlers Green website.. www.fiddlersgreen.net/ There are hundreds of models on this site and it represents really good value. Simmo
Fantastic job ~ many thanks for sharing details of the build ~ adding tissue paper, additional bulkheads and cocktail sticks for strength - love it. Is there a particular white glue you use? What do you apply the white glue with? Looks like a blue felt tip of some sorts? KR AndyT(Somerset)
Thanks for your comment Andy. That 'glue applicator' is one of the cake decorating tools. It has a silicone tip which cleans easily. As for glues it depends on the circumstances. I use (mainly) straight white PVA for large surfaces, superglue (thin) for awkward parts and 'Hi-Tack' glue for normal work. The Hi-Tack looks like PVA but it has a stronger and quicker set time. Simmo
Flare pistols were used upon return to the airfield with a "color of the day" so that the anti-aircraft defenses wouldn't accidentally shoot down their own planes.
Beautifull ,and very educational to a guy who has been modelling for seventy years..Just dont think I could do all of the cutting......Again,great stuff....Ernie
Bravo! Some might say artist, I could say creator you are. Such details! I have seen the real McCoy many times. I did read that the 'USAF 'star' on the wheels was an 'added touch' done by the crew chief just for the movie. a personal touch, not was was asked for. So, indeed you are carrying on the 'final touch' tradition. I can't believe it all can be done with just paper. Great work!
I did wonder why I had not seen the stars on any other example pictures that I had researched and even watching the movie, the presence of the stars was 'patchy' at best. I guess it doesn't matter really. Anyway I'm glad you liked the videos and thanks for your comment.
Sticking silver stock: Super 77 spray adhesive. The quality of laminated paper model parts is dependent on the amount of water present in the adhesive. Super 77 has no water.
Thanks for your comment. These are Saitek Pro Flight Cessna Rudder Pedals. Saitek was rebranded Logitech G a while back but I think they are essentially the same product.
I downloaded and tried to start this plane. The blade starts to turn but won't start engine. I did everything correctly. I had to place the plane from the map at 10,000 feet and the wind finally turned the prop and got it running and i flew out back to the runway. It ran fine but it won't start by the regular starter. I tried everything and even made sure it wasn't a failure mode option. So strange.
It's been quite a while since I created the video but I think? I may have followed the advice on the X-plane.org download page for this aircraft.. forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/38418-eco-ercoupe-415c/ and changed the starter torque from 0.300 to 0.320 in Plane Maker. Hope this helps.
I have always built plastic models...however, after watching this, I have decided to try paper. You make this seem very relaxing. I ran across your channel thanks to the RU-vid algorithm.😂
Thanks for your comment Robert. I too started out with plastic models and I was making simple paper models at the same time (not always aircraft). Some of the techniques are similar so that makes it easy sometimes. I am still learning about different materials and glues and how varnishes react but I guess that is the same for plastic modelling. Anyway I wish you success. I can really recommend Fiddlers Green models as they are a really good introduction and of course they are really cheap
Thanks for the video! It helped me diagnose the loose white wire on the center potentiometer. The brake pedals cables were kinda "pulling" it, breaking the soldering.
Sorry I don't remember any metal dowels.. were they packed seperately with the pedals or have they somehow fallen out of the base? Or, (looking at the picture I found on Google) they might have to be fitted to the foot rests. The F16 version has adjustable size foot plates.
True... but it did highlight the problem of roll inertia coupling and research on that helped in the development of the super sabre and the starfighter so the x-3 wasn't a complete failure in aircraft evolution.
I have not tried the DCS version. The X-Plane version is very aerobatic although as you see I have concentrated more on the authentic nature of the engine management for my videos. I have recently switched over to X-Plane 12 and unfortunately the Yak still has not been updated for that sim. Thanks for your comment.
Great review my friend!! Two querys, in the previous versions, the front landing gear was extremely too weak, unrealistic, has this issue been fixed in this latest current version? Is it possible to start the engine completely manually by operating the commands or is it still partially automatic? Take care!!.
Hello Raúl Thanks for your comment. Yes the nosewheel does seem weak. I broke it a number of times and the manual does mention this. Operating the start sequence manually is apparently impossible because of the current limitations of X-Plane. According to the manual several things have to be done at the same time and X-Plane can't handle the simultaneous interactions so currently it's an automatic sequence but this may be changed to a fully manual sequence in future updates. Thanks Simmo
@@simmo2sim thank you my friend, are you running the latest V3 version in this video? The landing gears physics has been overhauled, think they implemented a more strong front landing gear in the latest V3.0 version despite the real life salamander own a weak front gear..
@@raulaubele7240 I have the latest V3. I admit that some of my landings have been heavy. The manual tells you how to take-off and land to avoid blowing the nosewheel tyre and the same procedure will also stop you damaging the nosewheel strut. I doubt whether the real aircraft had a weak nosewheel, I presume that Vskylabs are trying to keep everything reasonably accurate. Thanks. Simmo
Hello, engine sound is very close to reality. It was my first plane at 59 Squadron on B.A.N HYERES. Many thanks for this vidéo and associated mémoires. Please continued. Merci.
Sorry Skydiver, I don't remember any such issue. This was an X-Plane 11 aircraft. are you using X-Plane 12? Maybe this might be an incompatibility problem??
Used to work on Lightnings, 5 Squadron Raf Binbrook in the seventies. Seen the overwing fuel tanks a couple of times. Only used on rare occasions, like when we went to Cyprus but never saw the other over-wing armament nor in any picture.
Just got back to installing these french hidden gems. This one and the Zephyr v3.1 has the nicest cockpits. Don't forget they had a site to their Royal French navy and offer more good jets like the crusader.
Most importantly, you need a wet compass to align the heading indicator. Without wet compass, how would ypu set the heading indicator? Its is the only reliable source of magnetic heading. I guess you can simulate magnetic deviation via the calibration menu. Irl, the compass is placed at the farest location in the cockpit to avoid being disturbed by electro magnetic source such as radios. So you can take a real C172S magnetic deviation card correction and apply it to the compass. For instance is real 090° magnetic heading is shown as being 092° on the compass, in the calibration menu, when it comes to calibrate vs East, set the composs to 092° and so on...I ve just ordered mine and I ll do this. Thanks for the review!
@@simmo2sim well, I received mine but the VFHub does not read the magnetic compass from XPlane. XPlane is well detected and the composs well detected by the soft. I ve contacted the support service and now waiting for the solution....frustrating 🙄
@@skyhawkheavy7524 That sounds unfortunate. I have not had the same problem although the compass may have stopped for some reason and I might not have noticed. (I don't always look at the Composs when I'm flying) The only things I can think of are 1) the particular aircraft you are flying is having problems? Try using the stock 172.... and 2) Is the VFG hub program running? You must start the hub before you start X-Plane and keep it running all the time you are using the sim. I would be interested in hearing any solution Virtual-Fly comes up with. Thanks.
@@simmo2sim I ll let you know. Yes everything is done correctly. The compass itself works well. But I might have some incompatibility with my rig. I got a full home cockpit with Simkits and flight illusion gauges. Still some stuff to test but VF is keen with me to send the compass back and get a refund. It s a shame because the compass looks really sturdy and animation is smooth. If no solution can be found, I have no choice to get the one from Simkits that will force me to drill the back of my glareshied.
I know these are getting long in the tooth now but they are far superior to the current Logitech pedals in my opinion, I haven’t got any issues but I’ll use the video for a little tlc 👍
Thanks for your comment. The pedals have stood the test of time quite well however as you can see the modifications I have made have increased its 'survivability'. I am just waiting for the next thing to snap inside. It's perhaps inevitable considering the amount of abuse they get.
@@simmo2sim the spring mount at the bottom of the toe brake sping will go, it is just plastic and a real baked in, failure point. Unfortunately there is no replacement unless you can 3d print the part. Logiteck have abandoned this product. I am looking to drill a little hole in the plastic, below the break.. and use a longer guitar trem system spring instead of the high tension short spring.
Another nice video! Nice to see the love for underrated freeware planes. I especially like your reviews of the Restauravia planes. Keep up the great work!
Your videos deserve more attention. They are very well done. I had the Zlin in my hangar but was kind of ignoring it (maybe because it was freeware). Your video showing the many features (Inop stickers, the customizable cards, setup, etc) has really sparked my interest in this beautifully modelled plane. Keep up the great work!
Glad you liked my video Luigi. X-ATC does support IFR but it's limited, for instance it doesn't support routes, SIDS, STARS, or radar vectors. For me it's value lies in VFR which is not well supported in other programs and the simplicity in which it can be applied to your flight. Thanks.
As a kid I remember making the model of this aircraft and the X15 - well done Dan on your 3D model and nice one Simmo the way you have bought it to life - what was the landing speed for this baby with just those stub wings holding it up?
Thanks Pete, As you would expect the landing speed is fast at about 180-190 knots. Below this and you risk a stall and perhaps striking the tail. The parachute brake helps a lot bringing it to a halt but because the X-3 spent all it's life at Edwards with their long-long runways it might not have been a real problem.
@@simmo2sim this was the video that followed on from yours - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-v5G9HlsqPTE.html - very interesting 3miles to take off at 245mph and the seat jettisoned downwards.
I owned and flew PA22-150, manufactured in 1960, licensed as CC-PGF in Chile between 2004 and 2014. My modellist brother built and finished for me in the same actual livery my plane had the Monogram kit you mention. Still have that one and the original box in mint condition. The Monogram kit was manufactured in 1957, we found it for auction in E-Bay by 2005-2007 and pushed until we got it. I had also built the same kit albeit without any skills when aged 10, but nevertheless became fond of that model. Of the tens of dozens of plastic models I built, and later flew many different single engine general aviation ones, I only ever owned the Tri-Pacer, of which I am still fond because it made my lifelong dreams come true, when I found and purchased PGF a few weeks prior to completing my training and obtaining my pilot license. This digital model, quite impressively realistic. Thank you.
Thanks for your comments Patricio and I'm glad you like my video. If I remember correctly the Monogram model came with a little standing figure holding a hunting rifle and also a dead leopard... not sure why?.. I guess your real PA22 wasn't equipped with that. 😀 Anyway thanks for watching.
@@simmo2sim jajaja, exactly, the Monogram brought two human figures, the hunter you mention, and a photographer buddy, and a shot down mountain lion or sort of. My bro glued a scaled photo of my face to the hunter figure, go figure!
