VH-KDK Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 After my first flight in the Zero I was more than happy except for the lack of descent sound in outside view. Went into the garage to see if I had a better engine to install. In a dark dusty corner behind the RB211s, the CFM-56 and Lycoming T-53 are a few Wright R-2600 Cyclone 14s covered in cob webs and mouse droppings. A bit of tinkering and the conversion is complete. Mr Ishizuka has a P&W R-1830 in his airworthy Zero so I am not the first to convert one. Ok it is not the original Sakae 12 engine but it sounds just fine. A very hazy Fukushima is the location of the starting point of this flight. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neucoas Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 What a great plane and pics! Is it worth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I don't recall seeing a Zero-Sen around here. Super fantastic shots Martyn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 30 minutes ago, neucoas said: What a great plane and pics! Is it worth? Thanks Julian, It is on sale at 60% off at the moment at Justflight, a beautiful plane. No mention about FSX SE though, just FSX Acceleration. 10 minutes ago, RJ said: I don't recall seeing a Zero-Sen around here. Super fantastic shots Martyn! Thanks RJ, I didn't realise Aeroplane Heaven made this until I saw the offer this morning, a very pleasant surprise. Thanks for the comments guys. Glad you liked the shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Great atmosphere in these fine shots Martyn . Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyager Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 It's a great pleasure when we get the right setting for the "thing"! With thar new roar, you got great Zero's screenshots! Voyager From iPad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Another fine set. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Starting in Fukushima wouldn´t a nuclear engine be a proper one? Well, the sound might be boring. However, speed up to leave that place, mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolf8857 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Great shots Martyn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share Posted February 15, 2016 On 13/02/2016 at 3:26 PM, BradB said: Great atmosphere in these fine shots Martyn . Cheers John Thank you John. On 13/02/2016 at 6:01 PM, Voyager said: It's a great pleasure when we get the right setting for the "thing"! With thar new roar, you got great Zero's screenshots! Voyager From iPad Cheers Voyager. On 13/02/2016 at 7:17 PM, Iain Emms said: Another fine set. cheers Iain Thanks Iain. On 13/02/2016 at 9:41 PM, Stillwater said: Starting in Fukushima wouldn´t a nuclear engine be a proper one? Well, the sound might be boring. However, speed up to leave that place, mate! Wondered why the plane glowed so much. Not enough sound with the nuclear engine , besides with the lead capsule cockpit the plane would have been to heavy to fly. On 13/02/2016 at 1:21 AM, dolf8857 said: Great shots Martyn! Thanks Dolf. Many thanks gents for your great comments and interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Hmmmph......I have "Zero" interest in this set of shots............ But seriously.........WOW!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bermuda425 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Staggering bunch of captures from your flight in the tuned plane! Greetings from me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taph Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Grand set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 On 15/02/2016 at 4:02 AM, Ziggy said: Hmmmph......I have "Zero" interest in this set of shots............ But seriously.........WOW!! Cheers Ziggy On 16/02/2016 at 11:30 PM, Bermuda425 said: Staggering bunch of captures from your flight in the tuned plane! Greetings from me! Thank you Bermuda. On 16/02/2016 at 11:33 PM, Taph said: Grand set Thank you Taph. 'Many thanks for your great comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy H Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Wonderful atmospheric conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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