FlySimware PT-26

[Roger]

Just bought this trainer today. After a little fiddling with the interior and exterior glass, I'm happy with the aircraft. I've googled for repaints but so far have found none. Anyone know of any?

http://i.imgbox.com/B7TFZLDY.jpg (http://imgbox.com/B7TFZLDY)

[CaptainMal]

Hi Roger:

I'm usually very timid with my repaints, as I don't see myself as a particularly accomplished painter, but I will share this one with you if you would like it. Its still a WIP, as I have just noticed a mistake in it, but I'll be happy to send it along when I get the fix done.

The "Spirit of Little Norway" in your screen shot is in the collection of the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Hamilton, Ontario. The one in my screen shot is "Spirit of Fleet II", the other PT-26 in their collection.

Would you mind sharing your glass refinements? Or perhaps teach me how to do the fix myself? Glass and transparency is an area I know nothing about.

Thanks.

Douglas

[Roger]

Hi Douglas, good to see a repaint coming:ernaehrung004: Regarding the glass, darkening the alpha channel helped, especially the interior reflections. I will send them to you if you like.

[MustangL2W]

Yeah, it is a shame there doesn't seem to be any. A pretty decent flyer with a lot of potential. I have a hunch there isn't a decent paintkit for it and that keeps people away. Would be curious about your glass fix...That too could be a nice improvement.

[Roger]

There is a repaint kit in PSD format here: http://flysimware.com/website/repaints.html

[CaptainMal]

Hi Douglas, good to see a repaint coming:ernaehrung004: Regarding the glass, darkening the alpha channel helped, especially the interior reflections. I will send them to you if you like.

Thanks, Roger, I would appreciate the glass fix. The alpha channel in the "Canopy.pdf" file I have is set at 255, 255, 255. Think I might just play with that and see what I get.

I have now noticed many mistakes in my textures (wrong roundels being one). As well, the nose logo is far more complicated than I thought and needs a major rework. I'll start in on it tomorrow, but I'm thinking a trip to Hamilton to get some photos is in order. There's a BCATP fly-in in May that should net lots of photos.

Cheers.

Douglas

[JensOle]

I dont have this model myself, but it looks good.

A note for our american and Canadian friends; The Norwegian Army/Navy Air Corps which later formed the Royal Norwegian Air Force had several training bases in Canada flying Cornells in the scheme depicted in this package. The most famous was "Little Norway" in Toronto.

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/mona-elisabeth-brother/canada-norway-alliance_b_7285860.html

[Daube]

I have to say your glass modification brings a drastic improvement in the global visual realism of this aircraft, especially when compared with the screenshot below it.
I don't have this aircraft, but I have their Mu-2, and I was wondering if the same fix would apply on that aircraft ?
I'll have to take a look.

[Roger]

Here's a few shots showing the canopy reflections.

http://i.imgbox.com/oSP0aZ0P.jpg (http://imgbox.com/oSP0aZ0P)

http://i.imgbox.com/1tzd7AXu.jpg (http://imgbox.com/1tzd7AXu)

http://i.imgbox.com/BllQiEVg.jpg (http://imgbox.com/BllQiEVg)

[CaptainMal]

PT-26 Cornell is nearly finished, and when I finish a few minor tweaks I'll upload it to the library. Right now, it's wearing the darker yellow from the earlier war years, and Type C roundels in the war time muted colours, and looks much as it did when it left the factory in 1943. If people prefer, I can change the yellow to the brighter post war yellow it currently wears, and change the roundels to a brighter red and blue. Or I could post both the war time and present day textures.

I've tried everything I know about alpha channels and transparencies (which is precious little) but nothing I did had any impact on the glass textures.

Cheers,

Douglas

[Roger]

I've tried everything I know about alpha channels and transparencies (which is precious little) but nothing I did had any impact on the glass textures.

Cheers,

Douglas

Sent you a pm.

[rdaniell]

Halfsaw, I downloaded your paint scheme and really like it.:applause: Thank you.

RD

[MustangL2W]

I too downloaded your Cornell repaint and really like it!! It is now the nicest repaint for the model. Your texturing of the wings and other fabric surfaces have really improved the appearance and realism of the Cornell. I hope you would consider doing some more repaints for this fun to fly Primary Trainer?? Also...thanks to all for providing the Glass Fix. Makes a big difference too!!

[mal998]

Hi Fellas,
I'm thinking about picking this one up, but am concerned about the canopy glass. Could somebody please post the fix here so it doesn't end up sitting in my hanger.

Thanks in advance.

mal

[therealjambo]

Thanks HalfSaw for the excellent repaint and to you Roger for the Glass fix, what a difference it makes.

I downloaded Paint.net to see if i could have a go myself at fixing the Glass but it's not as straightforward as i first thought.

[Roger]

Basically it's about the alphas in the glass textures. The alphas are both white and darkening them is what takes the ultra shiny effect away. For the interior glass same thing and I reduced the colour interior reflections to nearly gray scale.

[therealjambo]

Hi Roger, is it possible to do in Paint.net or would i need another programme?

[CaptainMal]

This is the last of three repaints I was working on when Roger started this thread

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=37535&stc=1

I'm going crazy right now trying to find the texture for the tail wheel strut so it be painted blue. Success soon, I hope, and then I'll upload it.

TTFN

Douglas

[Roger]

looking very good Douglas!:applause:

I've attached my glass textures.

[mal998]

Thank you Roger!

[Roger]

Thanks Douglas:applause:

http://i.imgbox.com/oeWIZUyA.jpg (http://imgbox.com/oeWIZUyA)

[CaptainMal]

You're welcome, Roger. Nice screenshot.

Thanks to all for your kind words of encouragement and thanks. If there are any requests for PT-26 repaints, drop me PM and point me to photos.

Time to get on with my repaints for the A2A Texan/Harvard.

[Pips]

Very very nice Douglas. :)

[rdaniell]

Another outstanding paint scheme.:applause:

Thanks!

RD

[CaptainMal]

Couldn't resist doing another simply because I really like it. Tweak a bit here, touch up a bit there...

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=37568&stc=1

The Harvards can wait a titch longer.

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=37569&stc=1

TTFN

Douglas

[Roger]

Rev 1.4 is now available. all cfg references are now changed to PT-26 instead of PT-29 so make sure you edit your repaint entries. However now the flaps seem to be inoperable.

[Roger]

So has nobody else installed the 1.4 update?

[LouP]

Late to the party here but does anyone know of any other repaints for the PT-26. I was able to find 4 here but was wondering if there were any more out there.

LouP

[mal998]

I purchased this aircraft today for $16.79 from Flightsim.com's Pilot Shop. Good price for a very nice aircraft and VC.

Roger thanks for the glass fix. It really helps. No problems with the flaps. I wasn't in love with the sounds so I swapped them out and now it's good to go.

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[YoYo]

I purchased this aircraft today for $16.79 from Flightsim.com's Pilot Shop. Good price for a very nice aircraft and VC.

Roger thanks for the glass fix. It really helps. No problems with the flaps. I wasn't in love with the sounds so I swapped them out and now it's good to go.



Here it is for 15.09$ (with -10% also), just till the end of Today.
https://www.pcaviator.com/store/product.php?productid=19828&cat=904&page=1

[Roger]

I was glad to see this thread ressurected, simply because I hadn't flown it for at least a year! It really is a nice aircraft in spot and vc.

[heywooood]

I bought and installed it this morning after reading this thread and seeing your screenshots, Roger

Thank you for the glass fix also.

I have working flaps and the model is great = I have the flysimware Widgeon and its a fine model too - so I bought this without hesitation

[Roger]

I bought and installed it this morning after reading this thread and seeing your screenshots, Roger

Thank you for the glass fix also.

I have working flaps and the model is great = I have the flysimware Widgeon and its a fine model too - so I bought this without hesitation

I have working flaps too now, so I guess there was a fix issued, but my memory isn't what it used to be and it wasn't much good then either.

[LouP]

I didn't think the sounds were that bad. The sound file replacements that I did find were labeled C172 so I didn't even bother to try them.

LouP

[LouP]

Also, If you're liking the PT-26, I strongly suggest that you take a look at Flight Replicas Zlin. I am using it in P3D v4 with no issues and having a great time with both the Zlin and PT.

LouP

[mal998]

I have the flysimware Widgeon and its a fine model too - so I bought this without hesitation

I too have their Widgeon and I like it a lot. The new sounds for my PT-26 are from Piglet's PT-19. Much more convincing for a 200 hp Ranger. Always a matter of personal taste. :adoration:

Here is an article on Flying the Fairchild PT-26: http://www.warbirdalley.com/articles/pt26pr.htm