As we’ve reached the middle of summer, it is time to make a small update on our current developments, particularly in relation to the greatly awaited Christen Eagle II.  In the May update we’ve mentioned what still had to be done in order to complete the module and prepare for launch.  Since then the list of issues has significantly decreased and the only prevailing problem is the damage modeling of this aircraft.  This problem however proved to us more complicated than we’ve initially anticipated and that is the reason it is taking so much time to address.  The complexity lies in different materials such as wood, fabric and composites.

Our ultimate desire is to make fabric edges of holes, skin of broken wings and tension rods to flutter in the wind and while possible with player model, it is not compatible with Ai model for now.  We aim for the best possible results, which once fully satisfied and tested, will be the last step before releasing Christen Eagle II.

We’ve answered your pleas about providing a new pilot model with a new body and are pleased to present the very first pictures of this still very much work in progress model:

Last but not least is a small note on MiG-21bis canopy.  We’ve noticed that changes made to it did not please all of you guys and resulted in an ongoing debate on that matter, with a number of concerns raised.  To fully meet your expectations, a decision was made to provide another set of liveries for the canopy with cleaner and more combat focused state of glass.  This will be delivered along with another major update to the cockpit which is planned to rectify some incorrections in shape and length of the cockpit.

See you in the skies!