The Jaguar project for X-Plane has been a long time in the making. The overall aim is to realistically simulate the Sepecat Jaguar aircraft in many of its guises and to a high visual quality.

I began developing this model back in 2007, and since then I have spent many hours, and a fair amount of money researching and gathering data to ensure the flight model is accurate as possible within the limitations of X-Plane.

Assistance has been sought from ex Jaguar pilots, and from current Jaguar technicians and museum restoration teams. Some very kind and skilled people have provided me with dimensions, access to a real Jaguar, and documentation to aid systems and flight modelling.

The entire flight model has been rebuilt multiple times, and the 3D model had a few iterations before good progress was made.

This blog will document the build process, and updates will be posted when decent steps are made.

This is a long term project, and it will be available to buy upon its completion.

03/10/2012

Progress Update, Wing and Rear Landing Gear

Quick progress update;

The Rear Landing Gear is complete, and fully animated. I'm yet to add my customary details, but the main bulk of it and the doors are done.

The wing is also nearing completion, just a few lumps and bumps to add or complete, and maybe a bit of tidying up to do in the future. Lots of details to be seen, including all the drive rods for the control surfaces and the fittings underneath or behind the control surfaces. 

More to follow in due course!








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