Friday 2010-11-19 Dev. update and Discussion

[SlipBall]

Yes, the spiralling effect in the tracer smoke is because of the rifling of the barrel...absolutely

[philip.ed]

Once again, thankyou everyone Saves Oleg some time answering, too.

[Richie]

I really like the little JG 26 Crow. One of my favorite insignias. So whimsical.

[Richie]

I think he's funny

[Sutts]

Originally Posted by SlipBall

Yes, the spiralling effect in the tracer smoke is because of the rifling of the barrel...absolutely

I'm sure other factors were at play too as others have recently mentioned. The rifling of the barrel spins the bullet but it takes other factors to exagerate that spin and make it gyrate to the extent we're seeing in the films.

[SlipBall]

Originally Posted by Sutts

I'm sure other factors were at play too as others have recently mentioned. The rifling of the barrel spins the bullet but it takes other factors to exagerate that spin and make it gyrate to the extent we're seeing in the films.

Yes, like these and others no doubt:

(quote)SliipBall
I think a combination of both for sure. The flight path of bullets gets very erratic when the mach barrier is crossed as they slow, after only 2 or 3 seconds of flight time. Add the sideways movements of the platform, caused by the firing of guns themselves. Another factor being any sideslip of the aircraft during the firing, introducing strong crosswind on the projectile. These would all combine to give a pronounced image to the viewer. __________________

[Sutts]

Originally Posted by SlipBall

Yes, like these and others no doubt:

(quote)SliipBall
I think a combination of both for sure. The flight path of bullets gets very erratic when the mach barrier is crossed as they slow, after only 2 or 3 seconds of flight time. Add the sideways movements of the platform, caused by the firing of guns themselves. Another factor being any sideslip of the aircraft during the firing, introducing strong crosswind on the projectile. These would all combine to give a pronounced image to the viewer. __________________

Whoops Sorry Slipball, yes, those other factors you've already mentioned!