I don’t have any videos of my own, though I have made a few, but never been happy enough to upload them – a few il2 videos I recommend fully are –
Come With Me by RC Kedic – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hwjr6-f0cYA
Spitfire/Mitchell by Maximum Bob – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-kPoOoVrfc
Ambush by Maximum Bob – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mqcb6f2OqE
I Promise by MrVh69 (three lengthy parts, but simply stunning film making) – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH107U-34Sg
I do have some of my own screenshot art, composed from il2.
They’re not especially good, compared to other il2 artists out there. The talent of the il2 community is astounding, in all aspects. You’ll see what I mean.
As for the joystick vs TiR question – if you’re intending to fly mainly il2, definitely you can do without an X52. Most commands can be mapped to a joystick with 8+ buttons, and other commands are rare enough that the keyboard will suffice after some learning time. So, i’d recommend getting the TiR over an expensive joystick. Situational awareness is everything in ww2 combat, and nothing will beat TIR for situational awareness. As I said, I use a Cyborg Evo, which is more than adequate in my eyes. Having said that, the new(ish) Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas X looks excellent for the price, and i’m planning to get one next payday.
Let me know how you get on 😎
I don’t like your choice for PSU. It’s better to add more money and buy 650W Corsair for 60 or 600W Thermaltake for 70. I know that that there is somewhat huge difference, but i will not build system based on poor PSU. And i am sure that this Best Value PSU cannot deliver 800W, it’s not even certified for 80%+ energy efficiency. Also there is only 3 SATA cables. In short, go with Corsair.
I have to agree in that a better quality PSU is a wise investment, however, dabs value PSU’s have a good reputation, for someone looking to save money. They are guaranteed (although I doubt damage to other components is).
@Flyboy, that all looks good mate, everything ‘fits’. However, just to make you aware of the differences between OEM and retail versions of Windows, read the second post down here – http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/how-exactly-does-windows-7-retail-vs-oem/fae7b2ab-c530-45e6-aeb3-cc55cf7b9231
Also take note of any warranty/returns info when buying off of ebay.
If and when you’re ready, this is an active and helpful message board for il2 1946. http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums/a/frm/f/23110283 (You will get more views/replies to any posts in ‘The Blairgowrie’ section, aka the off topic section.
It is still the best ww2 sim out there, in my and most opinions. As you realise, Cliffs of Dover is very primitive and buggy, whereas il2 1946 covers all theaters, has extensive yet regulated mod packages to add flyable bombers and more maps (scratching the surface there) and a dedicated online community. To get involved in the online aspect, visit http://hyperfighter.sk/ and download hyperlobby latest version. Once installed, sign into the il2 1946 room and there will be many games to join. That’s also where you’ll find me and the rest of the ’46 community. Most people will be flying ’46 for a long time to come, because of its huge arena and reliability, compared to CoD. Another couple of sims i fly are RoF (Rise Of Flight) and FS9. Unfortunately, my old PC is not up to the latest A10, but i’m saving for a new build.
Well, hope that’s helped. At the moment i’m using a Saitek Cyborg Evo, although i really want either a CH fighter stick or X52. Christmas is on the horizon…saying that, the Cyborg has done well to last the way it has. It’s great for the price. Register at the forum i linked to and ask about which x52 to get, I read that some of them have fast-wearing pots. Definitely research before throwing money at one anyway!
P.S. When your new PC is built, I will hope to hear back from you, with links to videos of you flying A10, il2 etc! 😎
P.P.S. The only thing you’re missing there is a DVD RW drive or similar. But they are peanuts!
Finally, you may want to register here: http://www.buildyourown.org.uk/forums/ Can’t describe how much the place/people helped me when I tried my first build. Unbelievable great resource. There is also a build guide on their website: http://www.buildyourown.org.uk/pc-building/
It’s unbelievable that il2 1946 can be had for a penny plus delivery at Amazon – http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B000KJRGTY/ref=sr_1_2_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1316295496&sr=8-2&condition=used
Astonishing considering the final game has hundreds of planes, hundreds of maps, hundreds of campaigns/missions to download thanks to the community. It’s literally endless. Here are a couple of cockpit shots to wet your appetite, and really make you want it. These are the standards the modders are working at, the first is a B24 cockpit built from scratch:
il2fb 2011-09-17 03-15-40-79 by danjama, on Flickr
Tempest Mk V
il2fb 2011-09-12 03-05-35-54 by danjama, on Flickr
Fw190A-8
il2fb 2011-04-01 01-34-01-89 by danjama, on Flickr
Quite simply, the La-7 was utterly superb. It was also made of complex wood-laminate and wood-plastic products which no one has managed to reproduce since the 1940’s. There are no commonly available “modern” materials with suitably useful properties which might be used instead. Ergo, I wonder if we ever will see a flying La-7 (amongst others)?
During the war…
I entered this thread with the intentions of sharing my experiences with the La-7 in Oleg Maddox’ IL-2 series, but I can see you have it covered, this is some excellent information! Of course, i’m joking :p
Can anyone confirm that this is an La-9? I took it at DX FL in I think 2005 (the first airshow I ever attended on my own).
You’d think there’d be some La’7’s flying around, with their excellent reputation as an uberplane, it’s such a shame that none seem to be.
Does anyone know of any airworthy Lagg-3 or La-5 aircraft?
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