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Individual Mods and Packs for IL-2 1946 => Other Mods => WIP => Topic started by: Zflyer48 on September 09, 2019, 08:22:05 PM

Title: AGO C.II
Post by: Zflyer48 on September 09, 2019, 08:22:05 PM

A German WW1 aircraft I found. 15 aircraft made - 2 converted to a floatplanes. Flown in 1915

The AGO C.II was a German reconnaissance biplane of World War I. It was essentially a slightly redesigned version of the manufacturer's C.I design with a more powerful engine.
Two examples were equipped with floats (designation C.II-W) and operated by the Imperial German Navy for coastal patrol.

General characteristics
Crew: two, pilot and observer
Length: 9.84 m (32 ft 3 in)
Wingspan: 14.5 m (47 ft 7 in) ; 3-bay wings 18.3 m (60 ft)
Height: 3.175 m (10 ft 5 in)
Empty weight: 1,360 kg (2,998 lb)
Gross weight: 1,946 kg (4,290 lb)
Powerplant: 1 × Benz Bz.IV , 160 kW (220 hp)

Performance
Maximum speed: 137 km/h (85 mph, 74 kn)
Range: 580 km (360 mi, 310 nmi)
Service ceiling: 4,500 m (14,800 ft) [2]

Armament
Guns: 1 × 7.92 mm (0.312 in) Parabellum machine gun


(https://i.postimg.cc/J06NM5bG/AGO-C-II-03.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/1tM6rr7J/AGO-C-II-04.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/8CmrTbGN/AGO-Solid.jpg)

Zflyer48

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: David Prosser on September 09, 2019, 09:55:34 PM

Looks like I have another single mission to make eventually. The Bulgarians got several from memory.

cheers

David

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: Alfie Noakes on September 10, 2019, 12:05:41 AM

WOW.....Zflyer's making an AGO   o_O

It's dark & drizzling in England atm......but this news has brightened up my day quite considerably.... ;D

Cheers

Alfie

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: Fresco23 on September 10, 2019, 09:04:39 AM

This is awesome! Can't wait!

Fresco

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: stiv_069 on September 10, 2019, 06:52:47 PM

This is awesome!

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: Zflyer48 on September 20, 2019, 11:03:40 AM

Basic introduction into game. Will be a little longer before a Beta version.

Zflyer48

Builder of the Obscure

(https://i.postimg.cc/sgs7J2x0/2019-09-20-16-53-56.jpg)

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: David Prosser on September 20, 2019, 02:46:30 PM

It looks the part.

cheers

David

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: stiv_069 on September 20, 2019, 08:40:40 PM

Quote from: Zflyer48 on September 20, 2019, 11:03:40 AM

Basic introduction into game. Will be a little longer before a Beta version.
...

NO FULL QUOTES; ESPECIALLY PICS !!!!

skin and template draw?

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: Zflyer48 on September 21, 2019, 11:27:59 AM

Basic paint and marking. Working on wiring. Then to ensure there is minumum distortation in template.
Shadows and collisions to follow. FM and Classes for proper flight model.

Zflyer48

(https://i.postimg.cc/qqk79cB3/2019-09-21-17-15-07.jpg)

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: Alfie Noakes on September 22, 2019, 01:07:15 AM

Excellent progress Zflyer...she's a beauty !
I'm also looking forward to some stunning skins from stiv  :-*

Cheers

Alfie

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: Mission_bug on September 22, 2019, 04:02:33 AM

Another wonderful creation Mike, superb work as always. 8)


Wishing you all the very best, Pete. ;D

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: Zflyer48 on September 24, 2019, 09:06:43 AM

Wiring done. Meshes as complete as I get. On to shadows, hooks, and collisions.

Zflyer48

(https://i.postimg.cc/j2b26qJ5/2019-09-24-14-37-56.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fRtsLnJg/2019-09-24-14-38-51.jpg)

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: David Prosser on September 24, 2019, 03:33:55 PM

Almost ready for prime time.

cheers

Daid

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: kukuppp on September 24, 2019, 10:00:13 PM

That's great! :)

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: Mixx on September 25, 2019, 03:47:05 PM

Wonderful biplane model, perfectly executed details

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: Zflyer48 on September 28, 2019, 05:17:50 PM

As I come close to a Beta version, I found this picture. And, the thought popped into my head that David and Alfie
would like it.

Best Regards
Zflyer48

(https://i.postimg.cc/qMhg1Wkt/AGO-CII-2.jpg)

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: Alfie Noakes on September 29, 2019, 02:01:37 AM

Quote

   the thought popped into my head that David and Alfie would like it.   

 :D I should coco  :))

Ago C II was always a favourite of mine....I've also have a bit of a soft spot for the C II W  :P

http://gmms.org.uk/index.php/forums/aircraft/30-ago-c-ii-w-1-72-scratch-build

Many thanks for your continued hard work !

Cheers

Alfie

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: David Prosser on September 29, 2019, 02:20:54 AM

Thanks. The Bavarians got them, and developed a liking for them. Then the Bulgarians got some. And just to add a bit of confusion, it's also called the Otto. Both pics look the same though.


cheers

David

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: Zflyer48 on September 30, 2019, 09:02:48 PM

As I finish up the Beta version, I started to prepare for the W version
Zflyer48

(https://i.postimg.cc/XvWK2Hc0/AGO-CII-W.jpg)

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: David Prosser on October 01, 2019, 02:43:34 AM

Good, two single missions to do.


cheers

David.

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: Zflyer48 on October 03, 2019, 11:01:59 AM

AGO CII  Beta V2

https://www.mediafire.com/file/csvihacjwfyfypc/AIRCRAFT_AGO_CII_Beta2.zip/file


/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
air.ini

AGO_CII        air.AGO_CII 1    NOINFO        g01  SUMMER

Template in summer file

Known problems:
Landing Gears jittery
Before take-off aircraft has minor crabbing
Cockpit not finished

Enjoy
Zflyer48

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: Alfie Noakes on October 04, 2019, 03:14:17 AM

Took her out for a spin last night......
What a beautiful aircraft  :P
I thought the jittery landing gear was just her showing excitement at the prospect of flight  :D
Noticed that stiv is beginning to work his magic  8) http://forum.aviaskins.com/showthread.php?t=3839&page=46  #908

Many thanks to you both  ;D

Cheers

Alfie

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: David Prosser on October 04, 2019, 05:06:57 AM

It takes off alright, and gains height slowly, as you'd expect. It will land on a 'made up' airfield. In this case, Drama on the Italy, Africa, Greece map by Jir. It also managed to shoot down a bothersome DH2. I was surprised to seee it's a tail dragger. I thought with the four wheel UC; it'd not be. The cockpit  looks fine. I'm sure the finished article will be fine. I've done the second mission for a Bulgarian pilot in Salonika.


cheers

David

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: Zflyer48 on October 04, 2019, 11:29:25 AM

The Ago CII W Beta will be coming, soon
Zflyer48

(https://i.postimg.cc/DwTh1jPp/2019-10-04-17-23-31.jpg)

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: David Prosser on October 04, 2019, 01:09:35 PM

Excellent. Bring it on.

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: Zflyer48 on October 07, 2019, 08:42:46 AM

AGO CII_W  BETA 2

BAT version.

https://www.mediafire.com/file/y6k0ni0x6s7n9yu/AIRCRAFT_AGO_CII_W_Beta2.zip/file

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
air.ini

AGO_CII_W        air.AGO_CII_W 1    NOINFO        g01  SUMMER


(https://i.postimg.cc/HL3xRm3W/2019-10-07-14-23-35.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/1ztz6Tc8/2019-10-07-14-24-29.jpg)

She is a little slow on the take-off
(https://i.postimg.cc/NjPth0m0/2019-10-07-14-24-51.jpg)

Easy on the stick and she will lift off at 70-72 km/h. She is a slow climber.
(https://i.postimg.cc/c4vyRSVy/2019-10-07-14-24-52.jpg)

Best Regards
Zflyer48

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: David Prosser on October 07, 2019, 02:22:41 PM

I can do a single mission over Flanders, and release it when the time comes.


cheers

David

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: Alfie Noakes on October 08, 2019, 01:28:23 AM

I'll look forward to it David  :P

Took the AGO CII  W for a trip round Suvla bay last night.....chased a Nieuport N4A for a while and landed a few shots  8)
Takes off and lands very nicely
Lovely sedate FM just right for a reconnaissance platform
Obviously she needs some more time on her crash damage/ hit boxes etc...but that's what beta's are for  ;)

As always, many thanks for your work in providing us with this beautiful aircraft   :-*

Cheers

Alfie

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: David Prosser on October 08, 2019, 05:33:11 AM

I took her up earlier. Lands, and takes off fine. T/O speed seems to be about 43 mph. It's great seeing the more unusual planes being produced.


cheers

David

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: stiv_069 on October 15, 2019, 06:42:07 PM

http://forum.aviaskins.com/showpost.php?p=201825&postcount=914
(https://i.postimg.cc/DwnbB4h4/16-10-2019-8-27-01.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LnQXsXnm)

(https://i.postimg.cc/xjmJQ3Tb/16-10-2019-8-27-34.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kDnXF8Sn)

(https://i.postimg.cc/wBPM87CV/16-10-2019-8-27-44.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kVQqWXX6)

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: David Prosser on October 16, 2019, 07:20:30 AM

I'm sure it'll be a good one.

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: Zflyer48 on October 20, 2019, 11:32:13 AM

Having recovered from a few weeks of brain cramps, brain constipation, and a general lack of motivation, I will have a Alpha version
ready in a few days. The "W" BAT version will be finished a couple day after that. The "W" DBW 1916 is being a pain. So, no date promised.

Zflyer48

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: stiv_069 on October 23, 2019, 07:31:02 AM

http://forum.aviaskins.com/showpost.php?p=202120&postcount=915
(https://i.postimg.cc/pdZds67q/23-10-2019-21-18-37.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kV294f7b)

(https://i.postimg.cc/NLqYs6SK/23-10-2019-21-18-40.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zHj4pgJN)

(https://i.postimg.cc/765fbNs9/23-10-2019-21-18-45.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BLGqV2GP)

(https://i.postimg.cc/XvzvMCjC/23-10-2019-21-18-51.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3y2hmWD8)

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: Zflyer48 on October 23, 2019, 09:30:24 AM

AGO_CII moved to WW1 as Alpha version

AGO_CII_W still in WIP

Zflyer48

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: mechanic on October 23, 2019, 07:26:23 PM

Zflyer

Loving the obscure, but in loading a #DOF3 Le Grand Cirque 3.7.2  QMB using the AGO (AGO CII_W  BETA 2 - BAT version) I get the following error message:

" ..problem loading FM called: flightmodels/mercedesd.emd - not present in ago.cii.fm"

Any suggestions?

Mechanic

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: Zflyer48 on October 24, 2019, 07:45:21 AM

Have you tried the Alpha version?

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: David Prosser on October 24, 2019, 04:01:27 PM

Did you add the FM to the Classes FM folder in DOF3?

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: mechanic on October 24, 2019, 08:27:32 PM

David, Zflyer

Adding the FM from the Beta folder to the #DOF3 Classes FM did not do anything...
BUT...
Installing the Alpha version seems to have somehow informed the Beta version which now runs with out displaying the "problem loading FM" error message. Both Alpha and Beta now running.

Thanks to you both.

Mechanic

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: David Prosser on October 25, 2019, 05:33:27 AM

I'm glad you got it working.

cheers

David

Title: Re: AGO C.II
Post by: Zflyer48 on November 25, 2019, 06:26:32 PM

See WWI aircraft for Alpha version of AGO_CII_W

Zflyer48