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Posted: 12 Oct 2008, 10:38
by max2202
Does anyone know why my flaps are going up, instead of down?

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Posted: 12 Oct 2008, 11:52
by Weescotty
max2202 wrote:Does anyone know why my flaps are going up, instead of down?

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Your axis is probably 180 degrees out.

Posted: 12 Oct 2008, 14:07
by max2202
Thank you, that did the trick :D

Posted: 12 Oct 2008, 21:44
by max2202
Just to keep you updated. I got the flaps working right, when you get the hang of it, its quite easy :P And I got the gear and rear gear-doors working. First the doors then the gear and its even compressing :D I'm pretty excited with the results, but there is still a lot to do.

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Posted: 12 Oct 2008, 21:50
by Firebird
That is some progress there, max.

I know its early, but are you planning to do any versions of the model?

Posted: 12 Oct 2008, 22:29
by max2202
I don't know which models are still flying. And there are a lot of models, but after I complete this one, I think the PU model is an option, but an upgrade to the Mig-31 is certain.

Posted: 12 Oct 2008, 22:42
by MIKE JG
Wow, you are chugging right along. It's really coming along nicely!

BTW, did you figure out how to make a texture map for it?

Posted: 13 Oct 2008, 06:40
by max2202
No not yet, I worked the whole weekend on the flaps and gears. The flaps went up, the wheels disappeared and were not aligned. Lets say I learned a lot about flaps and gears this weekend :P I'm going to have a look at it tonight I think. I don't think my boss is going to like it, if I'm modelling at my work.

Posted: 13 Oct 2008, 09:06
by max2202
Does anyone know if this list is up to date. Source is Wikipedia, I know this isn't the most reliable source, but it is better then nothing.

Mig-25

Algeria 11 remain operational with the Algerian Air Force, including 5 MiG-25A, 3 MiG-25PD, and 3 MiG-25R models.

Armenia 1 is maintained operational with the Armenian Air Force.

Azerbaijan As many as 20 in service.

Russia 70 remain in service with the Russian Air Force. They are a mix of 30 MiG-25 fighters and 40 MiG-25RB Recon.

Syria 11 remain in service, including 2 MiG-25R and a MiG-25U with the Syrian Air Force.

Mig-31

Kazakhstan Kazakhstan Air Force has 33 in service, 10 to be refurbished.

Russia Russian Air Force 286 in service, 100 in reserve.

Syria Syrian Air Force has 8 MiG-31E on order.

Posted: 13 Oct 2008, 16:12
by Firebird
I must admit that the thought of these boys operating in Syria close to the ongoing Israeli packages is very enticing.

So a Foxbat-C is planned, nice. I think that a -B could definitely be worth it as well. As for the -E/-F and the Foxhound, well they would also be wonderful but its a way off yet so best I not get ahead of my self.

Posted: 13 Oct 2008, 17:05
by VulcanDriver
Firebird wrote:I must admit that the thought of these boys operating in Syria close to the ongoing Israeli packages is very enticing.
My thoughts exactly :D

John

Posted: 13 Oct 2008, 17:49
by max2202
Firebird wrote:I must admit that the thought of these boys operating in Syria close to the ongoing Israeli packages is very enticing.

So a Foxbat-C is planned, nice. I think that a -B could definitely be worth it as well. As for the -E/-F and the Foxhound, well they would also be wonderful but its a way off yet so best I not get ahead of my self.
Do you know what the main differences are between the different models, besides engines and armament?

Posted: 13 Oct 2008, 18:17
by VulcanDriver
max2202 wrote:
Firebird wrote:I must admit that the thought of these boys operating in Syria close to the ongoing Israeli packages is very enticing.

So a Foxbat-C is planned, nice. I think that a -B could definitely be worth it as well. As for the -E/-F and the Foxhound, well they would also be wonderful but its a way off yet so best I not get ahead of my self.
Do you know what the main differences are between the different models, besides engines and armament?
These may be of use:

http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/mig25/

http://www.fighter-planes.com/info/mig25_foxbat.htm

http://www.vectorsite.net/avmig25.html

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John

Posted: 13 Oct 2008, 20:31
by Firebird
Well not very technical I know but the Recce birds had a thinner nose section as they had no radar, but a cursory glance reveals no data as to the true length of either the recce birds or the trainers, although I found a trainers had a longer nose but no actual details.

I did find that there is a publication called Monografie Lotnicze #3 that carries the specs for both the MiG-25 and MiG-31 but I haven't managed to locate that yet. Will let you know if I find anything.

Posted: 13 Oct 2008, 20:50
by max2202
First of all, Thank you John, for those Links

Now a little update?

Reworked the engines, those things are massive!!
Reworked the fuselage.
Removed a pair of flaps, It's got only one pair.

And I added some weapons as carried by the Foxbat-A

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Posted: 13 Oct 2008, 21:46
by Makadocias
That is looking so good!!!!!!!!!!

Are you sure it's your first time?! ;)

Really impressive work!

Awesome! :D

Posted: 14 Oct 2008, 01:05
by mr.bean
Max, you adding missiles makes the bird even more attractive. Which is awesome.

Posted: 14 Oct 2008, 01:34
by Ford Friendly
The quality of this project is beginning to really get my attention. Nice work.

Posted: 14 Oct 2008, 03:08
by MIKE JG
I see you got a start on the texture map. :wink:

Posted: 14 Oct 2008, 08:06
by max2202
MIKE JG wrote:I see you got a start on the texture map. :wink:
Yes I tried a little test, but mspaint is so annoying. I have worked with Fireworks in the past, so I'm hoping it's going to work on Vista. You really need to puzzle with al the parts in a small place. Anyway, I'm hoping to finish LOD1 this week, so I can begin with the texturing. The only problem is, that I suck at painting. I think that someone else needs to do that, so if anyone feels free to paint a nice Mig-25, give me a call :P