Introducing the Grumman J2F Duck for MSFS. The Duck was a single-engine, biplane amphibious aircraft used by all branches of the U.S. armed forces from the mid-1930s through World War II.
This aircraft is a full native conversion from a model developed for FSX, originally created by Paul Domingue, and given permission by said author to convert for use in MSFS. Many updates, modifications, and features have been made to the original model, including: Conversion to MSFS texture format, improved modelling and animations, flight model and engine configuration updates, systems and lighting updates, new components (i.e. ADF radio, munitions, etc.), and updated sounds and fx.
Its highly recommended that you read through the included Operation Manual as there are useful tips for flying and operating the Duck.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
The Grumman J2F Duck comes in three variants: The J2F4, J2F5, and J2F6, and includes a total of 15 liveries.
Found within the J2F6 list of liveries is a version as seen in the movie “Murphy’s War”, with its own unique model (with missing engine cowling, canopies, and radome) and a unique texture set to match the configuration and look of the Duck in the film.
The Grumman J2F Duck is FREEWARE and can be downloaded from here: https://flightsim.to/file/82655/grumman-j2f-duck
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Besides Paul’s insight and consideration for allowing me to bring his wonderful aircraft into MSFS, I want to thank the following people for providing valuable feedback during the development process, notably: Rudder58, Clockstopp3r, GromitZish, Baracus, Eazynotsoeazy48, Sal1800, TerribleGuitarist, Red_Baron17, and finally Jankees, who created all of the beautiful exterior liveries for the Duck and assisted with the interiors.
v1.1 CHANGELOG
- Corrected rain direction on windshield, canopy glass, and lower windows
- Removed rain showing on gauges
- Corrected rear canopy animation
- Updated throttle, mixture, and propeller control functionality
- Corrected J2F4 model for overlapping hatch component
- Removed engine cowling side venting and rivets on J2F6
- Made minor texture updates
