FSX PMDG DC-6 to be released today... [Archive]

mgchrist5

July 20th, 2017, 08:38

From the mouth of Robert Randazzo himself...

Posted 10 hours ago (https://www.avsim.com/forums/topic/515419-20jul17-something-for-people-who-love-airplanes-and-flying/?do=findComment&comment=3671936)
For tonight, I am going to take a break from the constant work and announcements related to product conversions for Prepar3D v4, and instead focus on something new and truly incredible from the development team here at PMDG- namely our upcoming new product release, the PMDG DC-6 Cloudmaster for FSX, FSX-SE, Prepar3D v3 and Prepar3D v4.

We are planning to turn her over to you later today, and we wanted to give you a really nice look at what you are getting!

https://www.avsim.com/forums/topic/515419-20jul17-something-for-people-who-love-airplanes-and-flying/

cavaricooper

July 20th, 2017, 09:56

Looking forward to hearing from the members here, once she’s released- I think she will become a much beloved stable-mate in our community of Historic Aviation buffs. She’s magical in her immersion and intracies.

Best- C

Javis

July 20th, 2017, 11:18

It's out !! :redfire:

http://www.precisionmanuals.com/ProductCart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=112&idcategory=13

Got it on the tarmac (P3D) but too exited to say anything else...

I'll report back later :cool:

Cheers,
Jan

cavaricooper

July 20th, 2017, 12:21

Jan-

Our own Alex Metzger did the FDE and he really made her shine!

I love our C-47, but this old girl is simply STUNNING!

I can’t wait to hear what you think- being in awe of your talents.

Best- C

huub vink

July 20th, 2017, 12:57

I can hardly believe it is really released...... I think the development of this model took at least twice as long as the development of the real thing! (And probably even more..... :biggrin-new:)

Enjoy it Jan, I know your have been waiting for this moment :encouragement:

Cheers,
Huub

banjoman1960

July 20th, 2017, 13:05

Javis

July 20th, 2017, 15:47

Well, i'm still gobsmacked, guys....

:jawdrop:

I rounded up a few words to thank PMDG for this wonder on their own forum, something like almighty, miraculous, astounding, leading, matchless, timeless, heavenly, exciting, noble, aberrant, exceptional, luxurious, magical, gorgeous, smashing, staggering vertiginous. Or, in a nutshell, outrageously beautiful inside and out.

This is really, really, no doubt about it a proplinerlover dream come true. Can't get any better than this. Period.

Must say these 4 plus years of waiting ( and not to forget the initial release for XPlane... Grrrrrr...) were sometimes quite disheartening but that feeling was swept away instantly and totally when i finally could virtually walk up to this enchanting beauty, enter the cockpit and ask my flight engineer to bring the engines to live. With his help we even did a few circuits around the field and boy oh boy what amazing experience that turned out to be ! ( better not ask about the landing... we made it still alive.... that's all...) She's all i kinda expected and hoped for only 10 times more !!

I say again T H A N K S A M I L L I O N, P M D G !!

One teensy weensy thingy i do miss : the tooltips. Although i'm almost sure that won't be a matter of importance anymore within a week.

My all time FS dream has come true, gents, dunno about you but if you're a propliner fan you simply can't do without this diamond gem.

Cheers,
Jan

StormILM

July 20th, 2017, 21:09

I'm going to get this one for P3Dv4 after I get my new system up and running. Can hardly wait!

Tim-HH

July 21st, 2017, 01:09

My all time FS dream has come true, gents, dunno about you but if you're a propliner fan you simply can't do without this diamond gem.
Well said, Jan! I couldn't agree more with you :jump:

We have waited almost 5,5 years for this aircraft. But it was well worth the wait :applause:

Greetings
Tim

BendyFlyer

July 21st, 2017, 05:03

Two questions for those who jump into this one, which I am sorely tempted to but:

1) The specs suggest it wants a high end PC so my old Win7 setup with only 3GHZ and a slow video card may struggle (They suggest OOM issues unless your using a 64 bit system) so I would appreciate some feedback on this area if any one can.

2) There are heaps of repaints about but as far as I can see they are all for X-Plane and I presume an X-Plane livery or skin cannot be ported across to FSX? Any ideas on that?

I am sorely tempted but not sure for no other reason than can my system cope with a PMDG product? and well you know how it is, 'She who must be obeyed' is not going to wear a new PC not at this point of time not unless this one has an accident. OH yeah and you know what is going to happen now? Yep Flight Replicas will release the DC-4 and I am going to be stuck in the 1950's for ever.

mgchrist5

July 21st, 2017, 05:21

Javis

July 21st, 2017, 09:46

Well said, Jan! I couldn't agree more with you :jump:

We have waited almost 5,5 years for this aircraft. But it was well worth the wait :applause:

Greetings
Tim

Wasn't it, Tim !!

Still can't believe it, really.... Hey! Did you find my socks by any chance ??....

We're sittin pretty, aren't we ! :biggrin-new: ( i have changed to P3Dv4...Totally amazing!)

Cheers,
Jan

Navy Chief

July 21st, 2017, 11:09

Looks very, very nice, but I just can't afford it right now! Maybe someday.... NC:encouragement:

BendyFlyer

July 22nd, 2017, 01:52

BendyFlyer,
My specs are slightly better than yours - see below - but on my midrange machine the DC-6 poses no significant struggles. Granted, none of my graphics sliders are maxed out. I run most of my FSX sliders at medium to medium-high settings...but I'd venture to say if you're able to run any other PMDG or similar "high end" planes with your current setup/settings, this one should pose no problem.
Regarding repaints: there are 29 FSX liveries available for the DC-6 through the PMDG Operations Center. The Ops Center installs automatically when you install any PMDG plane, and allows one-step download/install of liveries. Hope this helps.

Good luck!

Thanks for the info, yes probably be fine, I detune my FSX similarly to you but as I do a lot of water flying or uninhabited areas it does not matter that much. I run the Captain Sim jets without any problems (except like everybody else in FSX, full blown bad weather into a large city somewhere always gives it the jitters, so this beastie should not be a problem my system is 64 bit. It will have to wait for a bit, too many other things on the run at the moment.

I am surprised that the rush to do paints and screenies seems a bit slow, guess there is a lot of learning to do for some folks.

Aircanuck

July 23rd, 2017, 06:39

I agree with your last thought , is everyone deep in "study Mode" with this new a/c or are you all still on the fence prior to buying ?

Several web sites I've come across have mixed reviews ( typical I suppose ), me thinks I"II call a "missed approach" till I see more feed back.

Not a big fan of massive "start up" procedures, is there Quick start button to getch ya rolling sooner than later ?

Cheers for now

Aircanuck

July 23rd, 2017, 09:07

Yes but if you are "not a big fan of massive "start up" procedures" and you
want a DC 6, Just Flight do one that would probably be more to your liking.

Out of interest, what are the "mixed" reviews, too expensive, too good or
just the usual from those who don't have it being the loudest and most
informed critics?

Good point, didn't think of Just Flight !

Couple of comments were about the start process and another were the engine sounds just after the start up when in idle ?? another simmer thought they could of added the "shake and rattle" tweak during takeoff ( like the rock and roll Carenado includes in there takeoff roll's ) Haven't heard anybody grump about the price.

Cheers

cavaricooper

July 23rd, 2017, 11:26

FWIW you can press one button, and have her turning 4 ready to taxi..... don't let her complexities scare you off.... you can start out very simply and stop using the built-in aids at your pace.

Just one opinion.... I'm aware that there may be many more.....

Best- Carl

Aircanuck

July 23rd, 2017, 13:01

... now were cookin, just what I want to hear.

Thank you Carl

Daube

July 23rd, 2017, 22:58

I don't really understand why would anybody buy a PMDG aircraft just to start it automatically with one button. What's the point ?
For the simmers who are not interested in realism and detail, the JustFlight DC-6 is a much more affordable choice. And it's frequently on sales, too ;)

DaveB

July 23rd, 2017, 23:27

The point is simple. Not everybody wants to flick every switch to make something work and if the ability is there for them to get it turning and burning with one click.. they'll cough up their $60 in order to enjoy the best model available. It makes complete sense for PMDG or any other dev to offer a 'quick start' function as it will widen the appeal and generate more sales. By all means make something technically superior but make it accessible to the masses too;) PMDG appear to have done both so hats off to 'em:encouragement:

ATB
DaveB:)

jeansy

July 23rd, 2017, 23:55

Thanks for the info, yes probably be fine, I detune my FSX similarly to you but as I do a lot of water flying or uninhabited areas it does not matter that much. I run the Captain Sim jets without any problems (except like everybody else in FSX, full blown bad weather into a large city somewhere always gives it the jitters, so this beastie should not be a problem my system is 64 bit. It will have to wait for a bit, too many other things on the run at the moment.

I am surprised that the rush to do paints and screenies seems a bit slow, guess there is a lot of learning to do for some folks.

its because there is no FSX/P3D paintkit and there are some differences between the xplane and P3D version

Javis

July 24th, 2017, 01:25

I am surprised that the rush to do paints and screenies seems a bit slow, guess there is a lot of learning to do for some folks.

You're quite right about that. But a few screenies can be arranged nevertheless, be it from P3Dv4. Afraid i haven't got anything else anymore... ;-)

http://sectionf8.com/f86files/P3Dv4/dc6_n1.jpg

http://sectionf8.com/f86files/P3Dv4/dc6_n2.jpg

http://sectionf8.com/f86files/P3Dv4/dc6_n3.jpg

http://sectionf8.com/f86files/P3Dv4/dc6_n4.jpg

Cheers,
Jan

Javis

July 24th, 2017, 01:29

A couple more :

http://sectionf8.com/f86files/P3Dv4/dc6_k1.jpg

http://sectionf8.com/f86files/P3Dv4/dc6_k2.jpg

http://sectionf8.com/f86files/P3Dv4/dc6_k3.jpg

http://sectionf8.com/f86files/P3Dv4/dc6_k4.jpg

Cheers,
Jan

huub vink

July 24th, 2017, 01:37

Thanks for these beautiful screenshots Jan, the model looks absolutely beautiful. I only think the KLM logo on the nose is a bit stretched :biggrin-new:

Can you post some of the VC as well?

Thanks in advance,
Huub

cavaricooper

July 24th, 2017, 01:52

You're quite right about that. But a few screenies can be arranged nevertheless, be it from P3Dv4. Afraid i haven't got anything else anymore... ;-)

Cheers,
Jan

Jan-

As of yesterday, I'm in the same boat as you...... Prepar3D v4 is it..... fantastic!

C

BendyFlyer

July 24th, 2017, 02:18

Thanks for those Jan. Impressive and looks right to me. I will have to take the same shots in my FSX and see how they compare. While I could run P3DV4 it would struggle on my system.
I had a look at the PMDG site re the paint kit, nothing yet, but I did note the ones available are bits of monsters in terms of size. From their forums and of interest was that there seem to be some issues re FSUIPC and this release for some.

My only paint wish list for this one, TAA, Ansett and TEAL (and maybe BCPA). Anything with nice shiney aluminium has me stuffed as far as repainting is concerned straight up.

cavaricooper

July 24th, 2017, 02:18

If I can help (without stepping on Jan's toes).... here are a few to look at....

http://i.imgur.com/whIdacw.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/o1MgGuP.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/pLk1nwF.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ApoRTSi.jpg

cavaricooper

July 24th, 2017, 02:21

http://i.imgur.com/JBNWIk3.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/o1uiEfU.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/xLRFHuz.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/7Y2yhYN.jpg

These ought to give you an idea of the VC details.... that however, is just the TIP of the iceberg..... the sounds, the flight dynamics, the systems depth are all superlative. If there is anything specific you want to see, just let me know.

HTH- C

ncooper

July 24th, 2017, 03:03

Hello,

A few of inside and some of the lighting combinations, FSX this time.

https://s19.postimg.org/ic5cqp3kj/1.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/r8g4umu6r/2.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/vzklqecer/3.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/dg1pz03f7/4.jpg

ncooper

July 24th, 2017, 03:04

https://s19.postimg.org/xdc8lpbo3/5.jpg

and my personal favourite so far.

https://s19.postimg.org/4z6t1to43/6.jpg

BendyFlyer

July 24th, 2017, 03:37

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=52087&stc=1

Well so far so good. This is the Ansett livery VH-INS. Downloaded and installed via the PMDG interface no issues. Loaded into my FSX-A no problems. Little bit of lag between loading VC and external view but nothing significant. Sounds are fine. Very impressive so far BUT I have run into the FSUIPC/Logitech Joystick issue so all my mapped settings are completely out (I can only control 2 engines with the joystick not 4 and no aileron or trim control and some conflicts with the mouse selection in the VC does one way will not do the other)and I guess this will take some sorting.

Javis

July 24th, 2017, 04:05

Thanks for these beautiful screenshots Jan, the model looks absolutely beautiful. I only think the KLM logo on the nose is a bit stretched :biggrin-new:

Yes, that could've been done better but it took so long already, I'll go with a "kniesoor die daar op let" .. :smile:

Not the only imperfection btw, PH-DFI had 8 cabin windows along the port mid section, not 9 as per the model, also 10 in a row at the starboard side, not 11. Also the name 'Petrus Plancius' is missing underneath the cheatline at both sides. Still, i'll happily take that all for granted. The model is utterly fantastic, especially the VC. And what's more, with the great help of the Flight Engineer it is quite easy to handle and a joy to fly. I have ordered printed A5 copies of all manuals (very cheap via 'studentendrukwerk.nl' ) with the meaning to send the FE home sooner or later. ;-)

Can you post some of the VC as well?

I think you'll find that covered pretty much by Carl and Nick. :cool:

Great shots, guys ! After waiting 5 years for it i still can't believe i finally got my dirty hands on that gorgeous playground ! :encouragement:

Cheers,
Jan

ncooper

July 24th, 2017, 04:58

Me neither Jan, I had , like you, pretty much come to terms with it being
something that might never happen.
First your DDW VVC and now this, my two most favourite aircraft modeled
to perfection.

Yes, I see your VVC as up there next to the DC6, no less.
(Interactive checklist, piff, old news. :fat: :fat:)

Aircanuck

July 24th, 2017, 07:14

Javis

July 24th, 2017, 08:14

Jan-

As of yesterday, I'm in the same boat as you...... Prepar3D v4 is it..... fantastic!

C

Isn't it, Carl ! :jump: And since the DC-6 i'm virtually dead and gone to virtual heaven. Never thought i'd see that virtual day ! :biggrin-new:

Cheers,
Jan

gman5250

July 24th, 2017, 08:21

This will be a first.

I've never owned a PMDG aircraft, primarily due to the fact that earlier versions of P3D were notoriously unstable and prone to crashing after spending 30 minutes setting up a complex aircraft for flight, programing FMC etc. The crash usually arriving at about the time the parking brake was being released. :banghead:

Now that P3Dv4 is out, and notoriously stable...I believe it is time to take the plunge. This will be the first, and I'm very much looking forward to the learning curve.

Javis

July 24th, 2017, 08:28

Thanks for those Jan. Impressive and looks right to me. I will have to take the same shots in my FSX and see how they compare. While I could run P3DV4 it would struggle on my system.

Well, for all i know, if your system runs FSX Ok, it should run P3Dv4 *much more* than Ok ! Atleast that's my experience and i certainly don't have a high-end system neither.

I had a look at the PMDG site re the paint kit, nothing yet, but I did note the ones available are bits of monsters in terms of size. From their forums and of interest was that there seem to be some issues re FSUIPC and this release for some. My only paint wish list for this one, TAA, Ansett and TEAL (and maybe BCPA). Anything with nice shiney aluminium has me stuffed as far as repainting is concerned straight up.

Indeed a plethora of DC-6 liveries waiting outthere for repainters. Maybe i'll get a crack at some myself for nostalgia reasons ( i did a truckload for the first ever FS DC-6 by the VIP Group. FS95 IIRC ). The default AA bird can do with a bit of polishing too. :)

Cheers,
Jan

Javis

July 24th, 2017, 08:59

Well so far so good. This is the Ansett livery VH-INS. Downloaded and installed via the PMDG interface no issues. Loaded into my FSX-A no problems. Little bit of lag between loading VC and external view but nothing significant. Sounds are fine. Very impressive so far BUT I have run into the FSUIPC/Logitech Joystick issue so all my mapped settings are completely out (I can only control 2 engines with the joystick not 4 and no aileron or trim control and some conflicts with the mouse selection in the VC does one way will not do the other)and I guess this will take some sorting.

There's a comment by RR in one of the manuals that suggests *not* to use FSUIPC with the DC-6, and even more, *not* to use it with ANY PMDG aircraft. Then again, i have read some comments of users using FSUIPC without any problem with either one of the PMDG aircraft. Particularly with the DC-6 it seems that the AFE can't get along very well with FSUIPC. I have all sorts of FS peripherals but actually don't use them....no room... ( i do have a 737 homecockpit as compensation.... :tennis: ) so i only use the freeware FSUIPC version on 'auto bases' (some models seem to need it).

I use a simple Thrustmaster stick with rotating handle for rudder/steering input. Buttons for elev.trim up-down, works fine with the DC-6 too. No issues with mouse-input. Remember that quite a few switches/knobs/levers work with the mouse wheel ( check those that only work one way with mouse click for you )

Cheers,
Jan

Javis

July 24th, 2017, 09:14

Yes, I see your VVC as up there next to the DC6, no less.

Well, thank you, Nick, very kind of you but that's much too much honor really... :redface: Equal passion i'd say :)

(Interactive checklist, piff, old news. :fat: )

Hehe.... right on, mate! :D

Cheers,
Jan

Javis

July 24th, 2017, 09:16

And the beat goes on :

http://sectionf8.com/f86files/P3Dv4/dc6_b1.jpg

http://sectionf8.com/f86files/P3Dv4/dc6_b2.jpg

http://sectionf8.com/f86files/P3Dv4/dc6_b3.jpg

http://sectionf8.com/f86files/P3Dv4/dc6_b4.jpg

Javis

July 24th, 2017, 09:20

On and on... :

http://sectionf8.com/f86files/P3Dv4/dc6_c1.jpg

http://sectionf8.com/f86files/P3Dv4/dc6_c2.jpg

http://sectionf8.com/f86files/P3Dv4/dc6_c3.jpg

http://sectionf8.com/f86files/P3Dv4/dc6_c4.jpg

Cheers,
Jan

Javis

July 24th, 2017, 09:25

Now that P3Dv4 is out, and notoriously stable...I believe it is time to take the plunge. This will be the first, and I'm very much looking forward to the learning curve.

You can eat your heart out with this baby when it comes to that, Gordon ! Good choice ! :encouragement:

Good thing too is that you can learn and fly at the same time with help of the AFE !

Have fun! :cool:

Cheers,
Jan

BendyFlyer

July 24th, 2017, 23:55

Well FWIW these are of the 6 in FSX today (Over Southern Alps heading to NSW Coast). Compared to others a low end system, working just fine. Ran for about two hours, no hiccups no freezes or crashes and with real time weather being loaded as we went. Solved the control problems (ANSWER: Read the manual). I put this on par with Manfred's C-47, the FR C-4. the A2A L049. and the Capt Sim B707, B727, for large multi-engined aeroplanes.

As this was the test re FSX for me, P3D can wait til next year.

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=52108&stc=1

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=52109&stc=1

icycle

July 25th, 2017, 03:41

Great pic's from FSX.

P3Dv4 is good (own it) but until the AI environment in that sim gets more "complete", it will have to wait. This airplane begs for a retro environment to fly in. Having 777's 787's, A350's and A380's on the same approach with a DC6, somewhat ruins it for me. For the foreseeable future, FSX soldiers on.

Thanks for the pictures.

Bill

huub vink

July 25th, 2017, 05:47

Thanks for the images guys. A beautiful model and as Jan already said a stunning VC.

Cheers,
Huub

Javis

July 27th, 2017, 17:08

Parking a DC-6 easy as parking a car (no tractor needed). Wonder if we can do it like that too.. ( Yes, we can ! (although too much power needed..)).
Gorgeous idle sound ! (not particularly hearing that with our precious PMDG bird..)

https://youtu.be/neKAjQfwYl8 (https://youtu.be/neKAjQfwYl8)

IFlySWA

July 28th, 2017, 11:36

Thoroughly enjoyed that video. Thanks. :biggrin-new: Hats off to the mechanics that keep 'em flying. :encouragement:

Brian

cavaricooper

August 2nd, 2017, 05:29

I am hoping that some of our very talented painters here at SOH will tackle this one, now that the paint kit is out. With all that P3D v4 is capable of, the results could be tremendous!

As a freight dog, I’d beg a couple of freighter repaints....

Best- C

TiAr

August 18th, 2017, 13:03

What a great Airplane! There is one - WIP V5-NCF...

http://up.picr.de/30117776cs.jpg

http://up.picr.de/30117777za.jpg

But I can´t use repaintkit, it seens it supports only very actual psd files. With my old photopaint I am not able to import these files.

Thomas

ryanbatc

August 18th, 2017, 15:08

What a nice livery and paint!

TiAr

August 19th, 2017, 16:02

http://up.picr.de/30127407kj.jpg

WIP pure wethered aluminium DC-6B, N55CA of Miami leasing company F.A.Connor Inc. 1979. It is a good base.

Thomas

Bushpounder

August 19th, 2017, 20:15

Man, Thomas, I remember seeing these 6s looking exactly like your shot, parked/flying down in Miami and up in Ft. Lauderdale back in the late 70s. I'm sure there are a lot fewer now! NICE job!

Don

TiAr

August 21st, 2017, 14:22

yes, the N55CA of F.A. Connor right out of the corrosive corner of Miami, now like a DC-6BF with full cargo equipment. A good base for further Vortex, Universal, Trans-Air-Link or many other good old friends. We will see.

http://up.picr.de/30148454tj.jpg

Thomas

BendyFlyer

August 22nd, 2017, 00:57

I am surprised that by now there have not been more liveries done for the DC-6 for FSX/P3D but none have appeared yet. By comparison there are quite a few for the X-Plane version. So either everyone is happy with what they have now or the paint process is a bugger or there is not as much interest in this bird as we might think. TIAR I also had a look at the paint kit and it is a busted flush for me as well as I cannot use psd. files in my paint program either. Might be waiting awhile for a TEAL and TAA livery for this gem.

Alternatively, it was raised as a question in another thread, can you convert X-Plane paints to work in FSX? I have no idea.

TiAr

August 22nd, 2017, 12:47

Portover X-Plane-png files is working, if you have the PMDGs FSX/P3D repaints and you are familar with generally repainting skills. They are using the same mappings. But you can´t publish them without permission, because it not your work. Perhaps this is the reason, that no repaints are released yet. So I create these aluminium bases for me. I will share my work as soon as possible. The PMDG DC-6A/B is a great choice. Its my favorite p3DV4 bigprop at the moment. I have a lot of fun with it.

Both TEAL and TAA are very easy to do - with a good base. But I can´t do them in the next weeks.

Thomas

YoYo

August 22nd, 2017, 13:09

http://i.imgur.com/xLRFHuz.jpg

What is this in the botton? PMDG marks his windows texture? ;>

TiAr

August 22nd, 2017, 13:21

Kind of marketing?

Thomas

AussieMan

August 22nd, 2017, 14:26

Thomas, the Ansett-ANA aircraft is also to repaint. I did one for the JF DC-6B and started working on one for TAA but got involved in a couple of beta programmes and it has been sitting awaiting finishing.

jeansy

August 23rd, 2017, 06:28

What is this in the botton? PMDG marks his windows texture? ;>

just a fictional part number for the glass window

mal998

August 23rd, 2017, 06:55

No Eastern Airlines paint?

TiAr

August 23rd, 2017, 14:36

http://up.picr.de/30165461nl.jpg
Its WIP N620NA of Nord Aviation. It is a current one...

BendyFlyer

August 24th, 2017, 02:55

TIAR I see the issue now, X-Plane uses the open source, aka GIMP type .png file formating for textures. So one would need to convert these .png files into DDS format to work in MS, that strikes me as being a serious bit of work and one has to say not worth the effort, easier to start from scratch with the paint kit.

jeansy

August 24th, 2017, 03:05

no its actually very easy to use png to dds

import the png into your paint program and then save is as a .psd then use your nvida tools to convert it to dds

the actually alpha shine is in the spec mapping,

cavaricooper

August 27th, 2017, 05:51

Here's something from Pete.... lovely....

https://www.avsim.com/forums/topic/518561-the-first-the-finest-to-all-alaska-golden-nugget-service-circa-1959/

Best- C

TiAr

September 17th, 2017, 11:19

Just uploaded three repaints here in library. They are available soon.

http://up.picr.de/30388887fv.jpg
This repaint shows DC-6A N620NA of Nord Aviation with c/n 44677/527. This Six was delivered on 1954-11-26 to the famous Flying Tiger Line as N34953. Nord Aviation bought it in September 1993 (reregistering it back to N620NA), while Nord Star Airlines started a lease by that date. 1997 it participated in a commercial for American Airlines and was resprayed as such. Based at Santa Teresa Airport/Dona Ana County Airport, El Paso, NM. Last action date was 2008-10-21, wearing old AA color scheme without titles. Registration cancel date was 2012-08-15. Status unknown.

http://up.picr.de/30388877un.jpg
This repaint shows DC-6B V5-NCF of The Flying Bulls (Redbull) with c/n 45563 in 2000. Was built 1958 for Jugoslovenski Aerotransport. Sold to Yugoslav Air Force in 1961. Later this Six was sold to Namibia Commercial Aviation NCA in 1994 as V5-NCF. Two years later on duty with Namibia Airlines wearing NCA sheme and Air Namibia stickers. In 2000 sold to The Flying Bulls, transfered it to Salzburg/Austria. Today in 2017, the OE-LDM is the last airworthy DC-6B in Europe.

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This repaint shows DC-6B(F) N55CA of Conner F.A. with c/n 45328/825. Ex DC-6B CF-CZU of CP Air. This aircraft was based in Miami MIA until 1991. Airworthy until 1997. Ended in Opa Locka. Registration cancelled 2013-04-18.

Have fun

Thomas

ryanbatc

September 17th, 2017, 12:37

The Red Bull's paint is glorious! Id buy the dc6 just for that paint haha

Skyhawk18

September 17th, 2017, 13:23

The Norwegian airline Braathens SAFE operated several DC-6. I have made a livery of the DC-6B LN-SUB (1960 - 1969).

http://www.gunnarvm.com/DC6/BS01.jpg

Tim-HH

September 18th, 2017, 11:36

That are excellent repaints! :applause:

Greetings
Tim

TiAr

September 19th, 2017, 14:14

Trying to do a VC-118B - it nearly works with DC-6A model... But you will only have textured windows.

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WIP. This repaint shows USN VC-118B VR-1 (128425) of 1960.

Thomas

warchild

September 19th, 2017, 15:07

wonder what these would look like in flight sim world??

TiAr

September 23rd, 2017, 12:01

Here it is the final repaint work of this unique paint scheme. I just uploaded it here in library.

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This repaint shows US Navy VC-118B 128425 of VR-1 Squadron based at NAF Andrews in 1963. It was one of six R6D-1 delivered from Ontario, CA 1961 und redesignated as C-116B. Others were 128423, 128427, 128429, 128431, and 128433. 128425 was the only one wearing this red scheme on tail for a very short period of time.

Thomas

TiAr

September 24th, 2017, 13:09

Next repaint:

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WIP. Luftwaffe DC-6B 13+03 of Flugbereitschaft BMVg in 1968, based in Cologne, Germany.

Thomas

jeansy

September 26th, 2017, 03:41

beautiful work both TiAr and Gunnar

TiAr

September 27th, 2017, 14:14

Just uploaded:

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This repaint shows DC-6B 13+03 of German Air Force with c/n 45065. This Six was delivered on 1961-10-25 to Lockheed Aircraft Corp as N93114. On 1962-01-27 civil registration cancelled. Luftwaffe bought this aircraft 1962 with three other DC-6B and changed registration into CA+034, later to CA+021 (all older Hunting Pembrokes were sold) and finally to 13+03. During Luftwaffe-time 13+03 was a VIP aircraft for the German Government (Flugbereitschaft BMVg) until 1968. Later 13+03 was sold to Niger Airforce as 5U-AAE. Was scrapped as F-ODBR in Le Bouget 1981.

Thomas

Tim-HH

September 28th, 2017, 10:06

Great repaint! Thanks, Thomas :)

Greetings
Tim

TiAr

September 29th, 2017, 16:03

Another red tailed Six.

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WIP Airforce One USAF 53-3240, J. F. Kennedy´s VC-118, 1962. More infos soon.

It is nearly impossible to find pictures of the real bird from 1960 to 1964. If you have one or a link - would be a great help.

Thomas

Mach3DS

September 29th, 2017, 16:04

that model looks amazing. The bumps are fantastic. The metal work is phenomenal!

TiAr

September 30th, 2017, 13:20

Air Force One repaint of Kennedy´s VC118A is already uploaded and will be available soon.

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This repaint shows Air Force One VC-118A 53–3240 in the year 1962. This Liftmaster with c/n 44611 was built as a VIP transport and delivered to the 1254th Air Transport Wing at Washington International Airport on December 23, 1955. In July 1961 the 1254th ATW along with 53–3240 were relocated to Andrews AFB. The aircraft soon became President John F Kennedy’s favorite plane to transport him to the short landing strip at Hyannisport, Massachusetts or smaller Airfields. Later in 1962 this VC-118A got the famous turquise/blue livery, which was designed by Jackie Kennedy (for the SAM 62-6000, a VC-137C). President Lyndon Johnson occasionally used this aircraft, too. After the presidental flight-time, aircraft was shortly used as VIP transport for USAF again with white/grey scheme. On 18-6-1975, the 3240 was transferred to the Military Aircraft Storage and Disposal Center (MASDC) with inventory number CG073. Today, this aircraft is on display at the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson Arizona painted in the scheme Jackie Kennedy had designed.
And yes, I am currently working on the famous turquise/blue presidental flight scheme. WIP shot coming soon.

Thomas