Brian's RN Wessex is out !!

Brian Franklin · Post by **Brian Franklin** » 30 Jan 2007, 16:11

Lovely set Peter, nice to see it being enjoyed

JohnWillimas · Post by **JohnWillimas** » 31 Jan 2007, 09:34

I wonder if I am missing something...?

In the panel of the Wessex there's an ominous black space just over the autopilot (bottom left in picture on link below). Should there be something there?

Plus - are there instructions for this autopilot - I don't seem to be able to make it work??

Otherwise its a beautiful looking bird.

http://img174.imagevenue.com/img.php?im ... _145lo.jpg

JimCooper · Post by **JimCooper** » 31 Jan 2007, 10:38

JohnWillimas wrote:I wonder if I am missing something...?

In the panel of the Wessex there's an ominous black space just over the autopilot (bottom left in picture on link below). Should there be something there?

Plus - are there instructions for this autopilot - I don't seem to be able to make it work??

Otherwise its a beautiful looking bird.

http://img174.imagevenue.com/img.php?im ... _145lo.jpg

The ominous black space is where the Autopilot settings will be displayed. If you set 1000ft and a heading of 060* then this is where it will be displayed.
I'll get the autopilot instructions and ensure they'r posted on the Simshed site and include them in the Download zip file. Apologies for not including it .. I guess we assumed most 'Rotorheads' already use this autopilot!!

Regards

Jim

Edit: Instructions : http://www.simshed.co.uk/autopilot/Autopilot.html

JohnWillimas · Post by **JohnWillimas** » 31 Jan 2007, 11:00

OK - many thanks.

Vulcan_to_the_Sky! · Post by **Vulcan_to_the_Sky!** » 31 Jan 2007, 23:48

Excellent!

Can't wait to d/l and fly this!

JohnWillimas · Post by **JohnWillimas** » 01 Feb 2007, 09:08

Thanks to Jim Cooper for getting me started with this very excellent model. I've not flown the whirly things much before but this is a real treat.

I put in the Traffic 2005 military pack a while ago so now I can fly the Wessex on SAR from Valley with Hawks taking off around me.

Whee! :dance:

merlin101 · Post by **merlin101** » 01 Feb 2007, 10:49

Hoping someone might do a Royal flight and a early Bristows paint, anyone interested? :think:

AndyG · Post by **AndyG** » 01 Feb 2007, 11:19

merlin101 wrote:Hoping someone might do a Royal flight and a early Bristows paint, anyone interested? :think:

If you read from the top of the thread you'll see that the Queens Flight Wessex is in the Simshed plans.

Seaking, any news on how long it will be until I can fly this off the Ark?

AndyG

Post by **Trev Clark** » 01 Feb 2007, 11:23

Jim has hinted an HCC4 is on the cards. When we had one of these at SHNI (for a royal visit), a C/T was employed as a polisher! His creases were so sharp, I am suprised hid did not cut himself when he sat down. They would not let us lot within 4 feet of it

Chris Trott · Post by **Chris Trott** » 02 Feb 2007, 17:51

I was finally able to get some time to test out the Wessex today and I must say I'm thoroughly impressed. I added Nick's "All Wet" and "Prop Dust" addons to give better hovering effects and that's the only change I feel it needs. The only question I have is why the autopilot only works for heading hold at all speeds. If I attempt to use altitude hold or VS hold I instead get a pitch lock which means that I have to set my cruise speed and attitude before activating the autopilot unless I slow the helo to something like 60 knots and bring the power off that much. It's not a bit deal, but I was wondering why this is. If it's realistic that way, then great, I'll leave it be. If it's something else, I'll tinker with it a bit and see if I can't get it to my liking.