Developed by Just Flight, the Wildcat and Martlet add-on for FSX: Steam Edition contains four different aircraft - the Grumman F4F-3 and F4F-4 Wildcats and also the Martlet I and Martlet IV, the British name given to the F4F-3 and F4F-4-based aircraft which were supplied to Britain from the earliest days of WWII.
Other than the Wildcat, no other American aircraft fought throughout the entirety WWII, from 1940 to VJ Day in 1945. The Wildcat was there when the US Navy and Marines entered the Pacific theater and also when the final atomic bomb was dropped. In addition to service in the North Atlantic, British Martlets saw combat in warmer climates such as Malt and North Africa as well as alongside their American counterparts throughout the Pacific.
The Wildcat could be considered the US Navy’s answer to the Spitfire, as it performed heroically against considerable odds in often difficult conditions. Notable examples of military activity featuring this aircraft include the battles of Coral Sea and Midway, as well as later in the dark days of the early Pacific islands campaigns at infamous locations such as Guadalcanal and Rabaul.
Features include:
Accurately recreated models for 4 variants aircraft with 20 liveries: F4F-3 Wildcat F4F-4 Wildcat Martlet I Martlet IV Fully detailed and animated F4F undercarriage Folding wings (F4F-4 and Martlet IV) with detailed mechanisms and correct wing stay rods when folded Fully detailed split flaps Accurate and detailed radial engines Operating tail hook and lockable tail wheel Realistic animated pilot in a choice of uniforms to suit the aircraft Retractable landing lights Animated cowl flaps in correct configurations for each type Choice of aircraft with tanks or no tanks Fully compatible with carrier operations Highly detailed Virtual Cockpit Every switch, knob and lever is animated and most are fully functional Separate VCs for US and British types and different layouts for F4F-4 and F4F-3 Fluid 3D gauges with accurate readings
Want to talk about this add-on or need some support using it? Click here to go to the official discussion thread for the Grumman F4F Wildcat & Martlet by Just Flight.
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Developed by Just Flight, the Wildcat and Martlet add-on for FSX: Steam Edition contains four different aircraft - the Grumman F4F-3 and F4F-4 Wildcats and also the Martlet I and Martlet IV, the British name given to the F4F-3 and F4F-4-based aircraft which were supplied to Britain from the earliest days of WWII.
Other than the Wildcat, no other American aircraft fought throughout the entirety WWII, from 1940 to VJ Day in 1945. The Wildcat was there when the US Navy and Marines entered the Pacific theater and also when the final atomic bomb was dropped. In addition to service in the North Atlantic, British Martlets saw combat in warmer climates such as Malt and North Africa as well as alongside their American counterparts throughout the Pacific.
The Wildcat could be considered the US Navy’s answer to the Spitfire, as it performed heroically against considerable odds in often difficult conditions. Notable examples of military activity featuring this aircraft include the battles of Coral Sea and Midway, as well as later in the dark days of the early Pacific islands campaigns at infamous locations such as Guadalcanal and Rabaul.
Features include:
Accurately recreated models for 4 variants aircraft with 20 liveries: F4F-3 Wildcat F4F-4 Wildcat Martlet I Martlet IV Fully detailed and animated F4F undercarriage Folding wings (F4F-4 and Martlet IV) with detailed mechanisms and correct wing stay rods when folded Fully detailed split flaps Accurate and detailed radial engines Operating tail hook and lockable tail wheel Realistic animated pilot in a choice of uniforms to suit the aircraft Retractable landing lights Animated cowl flaps in correct configurations for each type Choice of aircraft with tanks or no tanks Fully compatible with carrier operations Highly detailed Virtual Cockpit Every switch, knob and lever is animated and most are fully functional Separate VCs for US and British types and different layouts for F4F-4 and F4F-3 Fluid 3D gauges with accurate readings
Want to talk about this add-on or need some support using it? Click here to go to the official discussion thread for the Grumman F4F Wildcat & Martlet by Just Flight.
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Toposim US Upper Midwest for FSX: Steam Edition provides LOD 12 / 10m Multi-LOD terrain mesh for the whole of the Upper Midwest region of the United States, improving the accuracy of the default terrain mesh and offering a marked improvement to the landscape profile.
VFR flying over the Upper Midwestern region of the United States has never been more realistic with lakes, mountains and ground undulations all where they should be.
This pack includes terrain mesh for the following US States:
Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Michigan Minnesota Nebraska North Dakota Ohio South Dakota Wisconsin
Please note this pack corrects the default terrain mesh and does not include any textures.
Want to talk about this add-on or need some support using it? Click here to go to the official discussion thread for Toposim US Upper Midwest by Toposim.
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Toposim US Upper Midwest for FSX: Steam Edition provides LOD 12 / 10m Multi-LOD terrain mesh for the whole of the Upper Midwest region of the United States, improving the accuracy of the default terrain mesh and offering a marked improvement to the landscape profile.
VFR flying over the Upper Midwestern region of the United States has never been more realistic with lakes, mountains and ground undulations all where they should be.
This pack includes terrain mesh for the following US States:
Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Michigan Minnesota Nebraska North Dakota Ohio South Dakota Wisconsin
Please note this pack corrects the default terrain mesh and does not include any textures.
Want to talk about this add-on or need some support using it? Click here to go to the official discussion thread for Toposim US Upper Midwest by Toposim.
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Toposim US Mountain West for FSX: Steam Edition provides LOD 12 / 10m Multi-LOD terrain mesh for this topographically varied region of the United States, improving the accuracy of the default terrain mesh and offering a marked improvement to the landscape profile.
VFR flying over this region of the United States has never been more realistic with lakes, mountains and ground undulations all where they should be.
This pack includes terrain mesh for the following US States:
Colorado Idaho Montana Utah Wyoming
Please note this pack corrects the default terrain mesh and does not include any textures.
Want to talk about this add-on or need some support using it? Click here to go to the official discussion thread for Toposim US Mountain West by Toposim
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Toposim US Mountain West for FSX: Steam Edition provides LOD 12 / 10m Multi-LOD terrain mesh for this topographically varied region of the United States, improving the accuracy of the default terrain mesh and offering a marked improvement to the landscape profile.
VFR flying over this region of the United States has never been more realistic with lakes, mountains and ground undulations all where they should be.
This pack includes terrain mesh for the following US States:
Colorado Idaho Montana Utah Wyoming
Please note this pack corrects the default terrain mesh and does not include any textures.
Want to talk about this add-on or need some support using it? Click here to go to the official discussion thread for Toposim US Mountain West by Toposim
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Designed as a successor to the LNWR’s extensive 0-8-0 fleet, which had lineage dating back to the 1890s, the G2 Class surfaced in the 1920s and, thanks to its developments, was able to dominate the LNWR and LMS network right through to the end of steam. To rekindle the fire of a bygone era, the LNWR G2 comes to authentic life within Train Simulator, ready for contemporary mixed-traffic service courtesy of Partner Programme Developer MeshTools.
Building upon the previous iteration of 0-8-0 locomotives became nothing short of a habit for the LNWR, and early examples such as the A Class were consistently rebuilt to incorporate new features. One particular class of locomotive, the G2, was designed as a more capable 0-8-0 than the earlier G1, which in turn was essentially a superheated D Class. Upgraded features such as a higher boiler pressure, strengthened frames, large axles and axle boxes plus a redesigned and strengthened direct acting joy valve gear were all present in the G2, and the 60 locomotives which were produced were all entirely new builds.
While the LNWR G2 Class comprised of an average-sized fleet, the overall number of active 0-8-0s totalled up to 502 – the 4th largest fleet of the LMS and 6th largest of British Railways. With numbers running high, the LNWR 0-8-0s were a regular sight across the network, and the G2s, with their various advancements, proved popular for nearly any duty. Freight, passenger, banking, shunting, you name it and a G2 would often be at the helm.
As the now-merged LMS began to further innovate in locomotive design, with Sir William Stanier producing iconic designs such as the LMS Black 5, Jubilee and Princess Coronation Classes, the LNWR 0-8-0s managed to stand their ground as a worthy piece of the railway puzzle. Surprisingly, the G2 fleet became subject to a number of Stanier-overseen upgrades, the net result being that no two G2s were ever quite the same.
Having served since 1921, the G2s were starting to age alongside even older LNWR 0-8-0s. It was decided that a further development process would be undertaken, and the result was the LMS 7F. Also known as the G3, nicknamed Austin 7, the LMS 7F followed on from the G2 and featured a long travel Walschaerts valve gear and higher boiler pressure, and was intended to allow the 0-8-0s to retire. The 7Fs were fantastic when they worked, however they were very prone to failures. Inadequate axle boxes from Derby’s 4F spelled an early end for the expensive to run and rarely available 7F fleet, the last of which was withdrawn in 1959.
Having outlived their ‘successors’, the G2 locomotives lived on until 1964, with the last two leaving service at the end of that year. Out of the 60 LNWR G2 locomotives, which were known by many as the Super Ds, only one survived into preservation. Today, 49395 lives in Shildon as part of the National Railway Museum’s collection. The LNWR G2 Class for Train Simulator authentically recreates the mixed-traffic icon in clean and weathered LNWR, LMS and BR liveries, complete with contemporary freight rolling stock and a bonus LNER J94 and LNER J50 steam locomotives in weathered BR Black livery.
The locomotive is also Quick Drive compatible, giving you the freedom to drive the LNWR G2 Class on any Quick Drive enabled route for Train Simulator, such as those available through Steam. Also included are scenarios specifically for the Weardale & Teesdale Network route (available as a separate purchase).
Designed as a successor to the LNWR’s extensive 0-8-0 fleet, which had lineage dating back to the 1890s, the G2 Class surfaced in the 1920s and, thanks to its developments, was able to dominate the LNWR and LMS network right through to the end of steam. To rekindle the fire of a bygone era, the LNWR G2 comes to authentic life within Train Simulator, ready for contemporary mixed-traffic service courtesy of Partner Programme Developer MeshTools.
Building upon the previous iteration of 0-8-0 locomotives became nothing short of a habit for the LNWR, and early examples such as the A Class were consistently rebuilt to incorporate new features. One particular class of locomotive, the G2, was designed as a more capable 0-8-0 than the earlier G1, which in turn was essentially a superheated D Class. Upgraded features such as a higher boiler pressure, strengthened frames, large axles and axle boxes plus a redesigned and strengthened direct acting joy valve gear were all present in the G2, and the 60 locomotives which were produced were all entirely new builds.
While the LNWR G2 Class comprised of an average-sized fleet, the overall number of active 0-8-0s totalled up to 502 – the 4th largest fleet of the LMS and 6th largest of British Railways. With numbers running high, the LNWR 0-8-0s were a regular sight across the network, and the G2s, with their various advancements, proved popular for nearly any duty. Freight, passenger, banking, shunting, you name it and a G2 would often be at the helm.
As the now-merged LMS began to further innovate in locomotive design, with Sir William Stanier producing iconic designs such as the LMS Black 5, Jubilee and Princess Coronation Classes, the LNWR 0-8-0s managed to stand their ground as a worthy piece of the railway puzzle. Surprisingly, the G2 fleet became subject to a number of Stanier-overseen upgrades, the net result being that no two G2s were ever quite the same.
Having served since 1921, the G2s were starting to age alongside even older LNWR 0-8-0s. It was decided that a further development process would be undertaken, and the result was the LMS 7F. Also known as the G3, nicknamed Austin 7, the LMS 7F followed on from the G2 and featured a long travel Walschaerts valve gear and higher boiler pressure, and was intended to allow the 0-8-0s to retire. The 7Fs were fantastic when they worked, however they were very prone to failures. Inadequate axle boxes from Derby’s 4F spelled an early end for the expensive to run and rarely available 7F fleet, the last of which was withdrawn in 1959.
Having outlived their ‘successors’, the G2 locomotives lived on until 1964, with the last two leaving service at the end of that year. Out of the 60 LNWR G2 locomotives, which were known by many as the Super Ds, only one survived into preservation. Today, 49395 lives in Shildon as part of the National Railway Museum’s collection. The LNWR G2 Class for Train Simulator authentically recreates the mixed-traffic icon in clean and weathered LNWR, LMS and BR liveries, complete with contemporary freight rolling stock and a bonus LNER J94 and LNER J50 steam locomotives in weathered BR Black livery.
The locomotive is also Quick Drive compatible, giving you the freedom to drive the LNWR G2 Class on any Quick Drive enabled route for Train Simulator, such as those available through Steam. Also included are scenarios specifically for the Weardale & Teesdale Network route (available as a separate purchase).
In response to your important feedback on a variety of add-ons available for Train Simulator 2017 Smokebox has today released a patch for the Union Pacific FEF-3, Here's the details of what has been addressed:
- Improvements to the smoke effects
- Better chuffing at higher speed with a short cut-off
- Sounds for the doors opening in the FEF.
- Plus a few minor, cosmetic fixes, such as the mph/min instead of mph/sec on the HTD in the FEF
If you own the Union Pacific FEF-3, the update will download automatically from Steam. If you have any problems/queries with regard to the update, leave a comment below or submit a ticket to our support site where our Support Team will be ready to assist.
The Union Pacific FEF-3 update will be approximately 40 MB in size.
In response to your important feedback on a variety of add-ons available for Train Simulator 2017 Smokebox has today released a patch for the Union Pacific FEF-3, Here's the details of what has been addressed:
- Improvements to the smoke effects
- Better chuffing at higher speed with a short cut-off
- Sounds for the doors opening in the FEF.
- Plus a few minor, cosmetic fixes, such as the mph/min instead of mph/sec on the HTD in the FEF
If you own the Union Pacific FEF-3, the update will download automatically from Steam. If you have any problems/queries with regard to the update, leave a comment below or submit a ticket to our support site where our Support Team will be ready to assist.
The Union Pacific FEF-3 update will be approximately 40 MB in size.