Warbirdsim P-51 Update

[WarBert]

OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM WARBIRDSIM


Following a number of issues with Windows security affecting our FSX product we would like to announce that we have today completely solved the problem and that there should no longer be any more issues with this or any other conflicts related.


We would like to apologise to everyone who experienced problems and for the time it has taken out of their flying enjoyment. We wish everyone to know that we have always wanted to resolve the issue and that as we have been listening to the feedback we appreciated all who took the time to write and that this response is the result coming from of a number of good customers working with us to help resolve the matter. Thank you to you all.


While we were busy solving the problem, our lead developer has been busy engaged with the improved modelling, added fixes and further texture work in what amounts to an update set, making the current best Mustang B,C and III in the world even better!


We trust that everyone will appreciate that we turned these items round as quickly as we could to respond to people's requests and to provide everyone with this solution as well as with the extra updating as a bonus.


We would like everyone to know that we are learning to work with a community who have shown us they want us to listen, to improve and to respond to their needs and that this will be our policy for all future releases as we work together to make the best products in their class.


Sincere best regards,


Stephane.


WARBIRDSIM CLASSIC AIRCRAFT.


TO OBTAIN THE UPDATES:
Current customers please download the update by using the last link on your current order email then run the exe files from that download to install the updates.

[Henry]

Thank you!:applause::applause::applause:
H

[jankees]

downloading now....

[hews500d]

What does this update? Is it updating the security features to where it'll be easier to install if we ever make changes to our systems, or is it updating the P-51 B/C models themselves?

Darrell

[delta558]

Well I'm about to find out - had to do a clean reinstall of my computer the other day, am now on day 2 of getting FSX up and running and have just downloaded this. Here goes . . . :icon_lol:

[jankees]

YES!!!

It's back!

Oh, you sweet thing......


http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX02.jpg

[stiz]

hey jankees, when you downloaded it again to get 2 .exe files in the zip? a part 1 and part 2?

[Cleartheprop]

[QUOTE=jankees;364132]YES!!!

It's back!

Oh, you sweet thing......

Glad to hear that Jan Kees !
Downloading...

[jankees]

yes, two parts, install part 1 first, then part 2 (sounds logical doesn't it?)

34 paints and counting...

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX07.jpg

great job, guys, thank you!

[Barvan40]

Bought it 45 minutes ago, received the download link within seconds after completing the payment process. Installed it as soon as the download completed. Install went without a hitch, completely painless.

Started FSX and accepted the new software when prompted by FSX. Picked one of the new Warbirdsim P-51's to fly and took off into the virtual wild blue yonder.

Great aircraft and the new process worked well for me, without any headaches and with instant flight, no more waiting!

Thanks for listening to the users, the new process makes the purchase experience frustration free.

[Bomber_12th]

Jan Kees, that is one amazingly beautiful repaint - great job on the weathering as well!

With my sincerest regards too, I hope you all really enjoy this update!

Onwards and upwards!
-John

[Cleartheprop]

Do I have to uninstall the previous version before installing the new one ? :running:

[Barvan40]

Jan Kees, that is one amazingly beautiful repaint - great job on the weathering as well!

With my sincerest regards too, I hope you all really enjoy this update!

Onwards and upwards!
-John

Thanks John for this wonderful aircraft, quality stuff! Looking forward to the release of your P-51D.

[jim]

What is this last order e-mail needed for the download. I don't understand.

[WarBert]

Install over the top of the existing!

Albert
www.warbirdsim.com

[Cleartheprop]

Install over the top of the existing!

Albert
www.warbirdsim.com

Thanks ! :ernae:

[Cleartheprop]

What is this last order e-mail needed for the download. I don't understand.
That's an email you've received that contains the download link.
The title is "New User Registration Validation"... should be easier to retrieve. :running:

[jankees]

happily re-acquainting myself with some long-lost friends:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX08_2.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX16.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX19.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX03_2.jpg

[alpine]

Hi, everybody,

good news, but not for owners of the boxed version... I fear!

Cheers, Thilo

[jim]

I never got a download link e-mail from them & I don't have the boxed version.

[Spilot69]

Jankees, I love those paints. Please upload them again once the files reappear on Sim-outhouse. Thank you for listening Warbirdsim and John! Now if I could only get a automatic radiator lol.

[letsgetrowdy]

Thanks x10000000!!!! :jump:

Jankees I can see you're a happy man again!

[Barvan40]

I love this thing, great to finally have it in the hangar!

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u162/Barvan40/WBS_P51_001.jpg

[res non verba]

all working for me, nice update, thanks!!! :ernae:
437

[Cleartheprop]

Nice to be able to use the WBS P-51 with FSrecorder now...thanks WBS! :ernae:
http://www.miragecockpit.com/images/wbsfsd/05.jpg

[Rezabrya]

I am having trouble figuring this one out too. I have searched through all the emails I have and none of them have led me to a place to get the download link. What am I doing wrong here?

[bruce448]

I am having trouble figuring this one out too. I have searched through all the emails I have and none of them have led me to a place to get the download link. What am I doing wrong here?


your original e-mail titled Warbirdsim Order Confirmation from them with the d/l link that resembles something like this at the bottom http://warbirdsim.com/Download.do?orderID=xxxx&assetID=xxxx (http://warbirdsim.com/Download.do?orderID=xxxx&assetID=xxxx)


Bruce

[SpaceWeevil]

The title of the e-mail is 'Warbirdsim Order Confirmation' if that helps. It looks like this...

Order number:

Thank you

Your Warbirdsim Aircraft is now primed and ready for its flight.
If you ordered a downloadable version; after clicking on the links please close down all programs and run the exe and then read any support

Click on the links below to download the files associated with your purchase:
<< Link is here ><link is="" here="">>

Hope you get up & flying soon

Edit: Well done Bruce, beat me to it..

[Rezabrya]

But that just leads me to download the whole thing and not the update like they said.

[Cleartheprop]

But that just leads me to download the whole thing and not the update like they said.

Download the whole thing, unzip, and install the 2 .exe files. That will update the WBS P-51. Works smoothly! :ernae:

[jim]

So, what happens if you don't have that e-mail anymore? I'm fighting with them now over that. They act like I stole the software from them.

[jankees]

use your original mail to re-download the Mustang, install both files and just enjoy it>
Here's a new one to celebrate:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX25.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX32.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX35.jpg

[jim]

Like I said I don't have the original e-mail anymore. Now what

[jankees]

Like I said I don't have the original e-mail anymore. Now what

ask them politely?
check with your credit card records when you bought it?

[jim]

I have everything but the original e-mail; order ID, Receipt No. Asset No's, which I sent to them and asked for a new link so I can download the updates. We'll see what happens.
P.S. Everything works except I can only get 30 repaints & I know you will paint more of them & I want to be able to add them.

[Akatsuki]

Found the links to re-download the files but after entering mail/password they lead to a blank page and nothing happens... I sent WBS a mail asking if they could either fix those links or send new ones... We'll see how it goes.

[extenderip]

Yeah! The model now works as ai when you fly different aircraft. When I clicked on the link from my confirmation e-mail, it looked like it wasn't doing anything. After I logged in, my download manager eventually started automatically downloading the updated zip file. Jan, can't wait for the repaints! We'll have to get a good mixed P-51B & D flight together again.

473

[Odie]

But that just leads me to download the whole thing and not the update like they said.


Hey Rezabrya, it looks like it's the whole a/c but when you open the zip file there's two files to run. I thought the same thing when it was downloading, but when it finished I had the two update files in the zip. Hope this helps...

[SirBenn21]

What a petty that it took so long to sort out. :isadizzy: Sorry, but I personly will still not touch it with a barge pole!

I'm glad to see existing customers happy again. Happy flying boys & girls.

Ben

[AussieMan]

Found the links to re-download the files but after entering mail/password they lead to a blank page and nothing happens.

Josquin, when I clicked on the link It took me to the account sign in. I did this then re-clicked the link and the download started automatically.

Cheers
Pat

[jankees]

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX48.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX54.jpg

[Spilot69]

Looks Amazing!

[res non verba]

nice paints Jankees!!! :ernae:

[Scratch]

Outstanding paints!!!!!:applause:

[flaviossa]

Stop pleaseeeeee!!!!!! This screens are forcing me to buy the plane!!!!!
Please stoppppppppppppppppppp! :icon_lol:

[jankees]

Stop pleaseeeeee!!!!!! This screens are forcing me to buy the plane!!!!!
Please stoppppppppppppppppppp! :icon_lol:

never!

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX92.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX96.jpg

I Guess you all know the pilot of this one?


and Lou had a Malcolm hood, I forgot about that..

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX86.jpg

[letsgetrowdy]

Wonderful shots/repaints Jankees!
Quick question : How does one remove the drop tanks on the P-51? The drop tank release lever in the VC has an odd glitch - A hand appears when the cursor is over it, but when I click it nothing happens. I also get no result by using the keyboard shortcut for it.
BTW does the P-51 have to be in flight for the droptanks to release - I haven't tried this yet.

[Quicksand]

Thanks, Warbert! Update went smoothly.. Jan, if Warbirdsim okays it, you should consider releasing all your P-51 repaints in a single exe file... You have never done I paint I did not like! Beautiful paints of an outstanding model! :applause::medals::icon29::guinness:

EDIT: For those of you undecided about purchase, it's an outstanding plane, worth every penny IMHO.. And Jan, I have bought many payware planes only AFTER I saw you paint them..

[Lateral-G]

Boy, this one looks very nice.....just wrestling with how to fund it. $38 is a bit much right now for an add-on.

-G-

[stiz]

Wonderful shots/repaints Jankees!
Quick question : How does one remove the drop tanks on the P-51? The drop tank release lever in the VC has an odd glitch - A hand appears when the cursor is over it, but when I click it nothing happens. I also get no result by using the keyboard shortcut for it.
BTW does the P-51 have to be in flight for the droptanks to release - I haven't tried this yet.

click the 3 switches bottom left of the main panel then the main drop tank lever, works for me :)

[Henry]

Darn Jan!
im broke and drooling all over my keyboard
i cannot afford to replace that either
Awesome
H:applause::applause:

[Lateral-G]

Is there any way to improve the frame rate when in the cockpit view?
I get great frame rates everywhere else but not on the VC. It's a slide show there.

-G-

[jankees]

I just uploaded these three to OZX, I hope you'll enjoy them, and please let me know what you think?

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX89.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX109.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX107.jpg

[Nick C]

Paid for, downloaded, installed. All took around five mins. Perfect. :applause:

What a great airplane, John you've done a fantastic job. I've just taken a quick flight around Portland and the aircraft behaved like a dream. I prefer the feel of 3D gauges, but the VC is so well modelled and immersive, that I didn't even notice they were 2D beyond initial inspection. The sounds are also fantastic, both inside out out.

This aircraft will be on my PC for a long time to come.

Now I have to find time to install all of Jan's excellent repaints!

[jankees]

I can't wait for your screenshots of this bird, Nick. It just looks so good:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX166.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX168.jpg

The pictures I found of this bird did show it with a birdcage canopy and no invasion stripes, or with a Malcolm hood and 'sawn-off' stripes, so I did the in-between paint (Malcolm, full stripes), if that is OK with you guys...or do you prefer the older/later version?

[doublecool]

I tellin ya right now Jankees and others repaints of this is going to raise your sales

What a Beautiful Aircraft... in Real life and now in FX :applause:

[jim]

Boy, Warbirdsim better hurry up with the fix for my updates. I want to fly some of these.:jump:

[Quicksand]

WOW! Beautiful paints, Jan...:salute::applause: Are you too busy to attempt "George Preddy's "Cripes A'Mighty 2d"?

[Akatsuki]

Boy, Warbirdsim better hurry up with the fix for my updates. I want to fly some of these.:jump:

You too have issues downloading it?

[Bomber_12th]

Boy, Warbirdsim better hurry up with the fix for my updates. I want to fly some of these.:jump:

Jim, I believe you mentioned that you have a problem not running more than 30 repaints, is that correct? This would in no effect be a result of the product doing this, but likely a simple typo issue within the Aircraft.cfg file, for your 31st paint scheme.

[Bomber_12th]

Jan Kees,

It is awesome to see all of these repaints coming! As for Patty Ann II, with full invasion stripes and Malcolm hood, it looks just fine as is - however the tricky aspect comes down to when exactly was it, that the aircraft was modified to accept the Malcolm hood, and when was it that the aircraft switched from full invasion stripes, to the cut-down, identification stripes.

Also, there is one special detail about Patty Ann II that you might be very interested in replicating. Because of the fact that the B's only had 4 gun ports, Thornell had 2 more gun ports painted on, as a scare tactic, making it seem like his B model had 6 guns. The way this was done, by whomever painted the fake gun ports, was to mimic the red-tape build up around the actual gun ports, and then paint the gun barrel where it would be. This can be seen in the following photo:

http://www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org/URG/images/urg0504.jpg

With invasion stripes applied however, these details might have simply been painted out.

There is actually a new-build P-51B that is currently under construction, that will be finished in these markings when completed, with the two extra gun ports painted on to match.

[Bomber_12th]

Jan Kees, when I saw this thread yesterday, I thought it might be right up you alley, showcasing many not-seen-before photos of P-51B/C's, amongst other aircraft, like P-51D-5's and Bell P-39's. Besides anything else, the close-ups provide great details on weathering, paint, markings, and the like.

http://warbirdinformationexchange.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=34950

If I wasn't so busy, I'd be tempted to paint a few of the B/C's featured in this thread myself.

[jim]

My problem is the same as everyone else. If you have a solution send it.

[Nick C]

Thanks Jan. :applause:

690689688687

[jankees]

Jan Kees,

It is awesome to see all of these repaints coming! As for Patty Ann II, with full invasion stripes and Malcolm hood, it looks just fine as is - however the tricky aspect comes down to when exactly was it, that the aircraft was modified to accept the Malcolm hood, and when was it that the aircraft switched from full invasion stripes, to the cut-down, identification stripes.

Also, there is one special detail about Patty Ann II that you might be very interested in replicating. Because of the fact that the B's only had 4 gun ports, Thornell had 2 more gun ports painted on, as a scare tactic, making it seem like his B model had 6 guns. The way this was done, by whomever painted the fake gun ports, was to mimic the red-tape build up around the actual gun ports, and then paint the gun barrel where it would be. This can be seen in the following photo:

http://www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org/URG/images/urg0504.jpg

With invasion stripes applied however, these details might have simply been painted out.

There is actually a new-build P-51B that is currently under construction, that will be finished in these markings when completed, with the two extra gun ports painted on to match.

yes, I was aware of this, but I had limited time today (but the performance of the Nederlands Dans Theater was outstanding), hence the simple solution.
I'll do another one with the gunports (soonish), and I'll also try to replicate the inscriptions on the side in the earlier script, because these were changed with the stripes as well..
Glad you like my efforts btw!
and you just make sure you get your degree first, and the D-model out second, OK?
Oh, before I forget, how about a paintkit? I'd love to do a swedish, french and british version, but I'm having problems getting rid of the roundels on the fuselage...I'm still working on the original factory fresh textures...

[Akatsuki]

I received a working download link.:jump:
... Now waiting for PNW to finish downloading.

[jim]

Well; Warbirdsim came thru and we are up & flying, but boy what a ride to get it going. They went beyond. Ok, Jankees and you other painters bring em on!.

[Nick C]

Another quickie.

[Bomber_12th]

Jan Kees, I had actually thought that you had a paint kit already, and will make sure to get one sent to you. Each is crafted for individual users, so it may take a couple of days, especially on top of the work I have going right now.

Josquin and Jim, I'm glad to hear everything has been worked out for you!

Nick, as always, I love your screenshots! In your last one, I love how everything looks like it is moving forward - I made sure when I modeled the pilot, that he looked 'alert', and this comes through well in this particular screen shot.

[Bomber_12th]

Here are some old screen shots that I thought I'd post of "Ina":

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/Bomber_12th/Ina10.jpg

The distinctive shape of a P-51B/C wing, which would be modified after the P-51D prototype, to include 6 protruding gun ports, the cancellation of a leading-edge landing light, and a greater angle to the leading edge, between the nose and the gun ports, as a direct result of modified main gear retraction geometry. For the P-51D production, the four position lights would be removed in favor of a single light at the tip of each wing cap, and much of the overall structure of the wing, including gun access doors, gear doors, and the internal structure, would be modified.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/Bomber_12th/Ina11.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/Bomber_12th/Ina4.jpg

The pitot tube, seen at left, under the wing, would be greatly shortened at the start of P-51D development, as would be the design of the bomb/droptank hardpoints:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/Bomber_12th/Ina18.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/Bomber_12th/Ina16.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/Bomber_12th/Ina14.jpg

This one illustrates the "hump" over the nose, quite well, just in front of the windscreen. This "hump" is not present on the P-51D, as the result of a lower profile firewall, than the earlier design...

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/Bomber_12th/Ina13-1.jpg

[DaveQ]

Oh, before I forget, how about a paintkit? I'd love to do a swedish, french and british version, but I'm having problems getting rid of the roundels on the fuselage...I'm still working on the original factory fresh textures...

Great paints as ever Jan Kees, especially without the paint kit:applause:!!! Do you not have the FS9 one? That's what I've used, resized to 2048 x 2048.

Best regards

DaveQ

[LCBORDEN]

I'm right at this minute downloading the FSX P51B-C flight leader pack...Do I need to download the update also too???? and where exactly do I find it on your site? Thanks for any help.

Ol' Jarhead :wavey:

[Bomber_12th]

LC, there is no need to download anything else, as it will already be incorporated into the download you get as being a new customer. ;)

[LCBORDEN]

Hey John, Thanks....I couldn't resist any longer....Although I am really looking forward to adding your P-51D to these as well. I'm pleased you like the books, I hope they help you in the future. I'm still digging around the files for the pictures I took of Ina when Kermit first brought her back to Florida... I think the Red is a bit darker than anyone has depicted but I won't know for sure till I find the pics which were taken on a very sunny day. I have other pictures of Kermits in hangar collection I'll send them along as well. Thanks for your quick response.

Ol' Jarhead:wavey:

[rpeach]

nice work Guys, are any of the repints availble for download any where??

Thanks

[Odie]

JanKees posts his repaints at : http://www.aussiex.org/index/news.php
Look in the downloads section.


JanKees -- most excellent work on the latest ones!

[bruce448]

It needs a bit of tydying up

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq305/WAFU448/Missouri_Mauler_02.jpg

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq305/WAFU448/Missouri_Mauler_01.jpg

Bruce

[Odie]

Looks good, Bruce!

[rpeach]

[QUOTE=Odie;365794]JanKees posts his repaints at : http://www.aussiex.org/index/news.php
Look in the downloads section.





Thanks Odie:icon29:

[Bomber_12th]

Bruce448, and Jan Kees, you both have e-mails from me - granted they got to you okay. I hope that they will be of some benefit to you. ;)

[bruce448]

Bruce448, and Jan Kees, you both have e-mails from me - granted they got to you okay. I hope that they will be of some benefit to you. ;)

Thank-you John. Much appreciated.

Bruce :salute::salute::salute:

[jankees]

message received, thank you John!

Bruce, looking good!

John, here's a first result:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX209.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX192.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX188.jpg

The Swedish Air Force had two B's , 26002 / 43-6461, which they probably never used, except for spares, and this one 26001 / 43-6365, formerly 'Z-Hub' GQ-J of the 355th FS. It made an emergency landing in Rinkeby, Sweden on 13 may 1944, flown in by Lt Posey who had run out of fuel, and interned. It was later bought from the US and remained in Swedish service until 19 november 1952, flying with F16 squadron, where it was used as a 'hack' aircraft.

[Epsillon]

Nice job, Jan!

It's good to see that all the problems are resolved.
I decided to buy the FSX version to enjoy your wonderful repaints and update my old FS9 repaints.

Best regards,

Stephan

[Nick C]

Jan, are you going to upload all the repaints that you made when this was first released?



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[Epsillon]

First shot of "Pistol-Packin'-Mama-II":
http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/7580/pistolfsx.jpg

It still needs some tweaks but I think it's a good start...

Stephan

[Nick C]

Now that's a pretty paint scheme Stephan! :applause:

[jankees]

Jan, are you going to upload all the repaints that you made when this was first released?


Yes, no worries there, it just takes time, and painting is more fun...

I'll upload a few now, back in an hour..

[Nick C]

Understood Jan, just wanted to make sure I hadn't missed them some where. Many thanks.

[jankees]

six more are available now, just check on ozx.
I hope you'll enjoy, more later, OK?

[Nick C]

Many thanks Jan, no rush. :wiggle:

[jankees]

First shot of "Pistol-Packin'-Mama-II":

It still needs some tweaks but I think it's a good start...

Stephan

I think it is an excellent start!

[bruce448]

Missouri Mauler finished version

(click on thumb for HiDef)

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq305/WAFU448/th_Missouri_Mauler_03large.jpg (http://s458.photobucket.com/albums/qq305/WAFU448/?action=view&current=Missouri_Mauler_03large.jpg)

Bruce

[Nick C]

Nice work Bruce.

[jankees]

excellent!

the weather here is awful, so I thought I might as well...

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX212.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX215.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX219.jpg

[Nick C]

The Princess.

http://www.screenshotartist.co.uk/images/wbs/p51/wbs_p51_08.jpg

[noddy]

Think my will power is crumbling.

[Odie]

Think my will power is crumbling.

Noddy, might want to pull the trigger on this one....I have a feeling it's gonna be a tough row to hoe trying to hold out !

[noddy]

With all these great skins out there, think you could be right.

To quote the Borg "resistance is futile" !

[res non verba]

Excelent paints Jankees, thanks!!! :ernae:

[Bomber_12th]

Res Non Verba, those are superb screenshots! I really like the atmosphere within them, looking very much like "English weather", with the dense fog. The panoramic style is also very cool!

[res non verba]

Res Non Verba, those are superb screenshots! I really like the atmosphere within them, looking very much like "English weather", with the dense fog. The panoramic style is also very cool!

Thanks Bomber!

Now we need a Debden airfield! :jump: anyone? :jump:

[Henry]

Thanks Bomber!

Now we need a Debden airfield! :jump: anyone? :jump:
id love to see a Botisham airfield
i used to live there
and never knew there was one:isadizzy:
H

[bruce448]

my latest

[jankees]

Think my will power is crumbling.

Let's see if we can crumble it further..

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX235.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX236.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX243.jpg

[Epsillon]

Great work, Bruce!
I think I will not upload this one...;)
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/5274/baldfsx.jpg

Jan, you did an amazing job on your last one!
The weathering is stunning...:applause::applause::applause:

Regards,

Stephan

[jankees]

The bald eagle is very popular apparently, and I have the FS9 version flying already!
But by all means, Stephan, do upload it. We can make comparisons and pick the one we like. I spotted a few differences already...

Luckily, nobody thought about this one yet...

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX243-1.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX251.jpg

I still have to sort a few odds and ends, but I like the combination of a camouflaged aircraft with a bright nose!

[Quicksand]

Beautiful, Jan. You can never do too many "bluenosers..":salute::applause::medals::icon29::guinness:

[Bomber_12th]

...even I have a Bald Eagle repaint, though I haven't released it. :)

In mine, the nose anti-glare shield is typical olive drab, from the factory, but the olive drab on the rear fuselage and on the top surfaces of the wings is portrayed with RAF green instead. As far as I know, this is how it would have originally been during WWII (since it was really the only available paint close enough to olive drab for the squadrons to use - I also have a profile done up this way). They could have painted over the glare shield in RAF green as well. The P-51B "Old Crow" was a bare metal Mustang, painted in RAF green in the field, which is recreated within the product, so you can see the direct difference between the factory olive drab and RAF green applications.

Jan Kees, I am also a big fan of olive drab - 352nd FG schemes. One thing to look out for, is that a lot of the OD schemes carried the earlier, first shade of blue, that the squadron used. This shade was even lighter than the shade used on your repaints to date, and "Princess Elizabeth", which was the second, more medium shade. Based on my recollection, you have the correct shade in this instance. Then there was the the third and final shade of blue as well, but wasn't in use until late in the war.

Again, I love seeing all of these repaints from everyone! Superb work!

[doublecool]

Bomber, Will you be adding your paints to your Site for the rest of us to enjoy :applause:

[Bomber_12th]

Hey Doublecool,

I'm not sure about releasing any repaints myself, but I do know that one of Warbirdsim's goals is to arrange a method in which all of our customer's repaints will be available, in a centralized way, through Warbirdsim's web site.

A problem that faces me right now, is the update that is underway for the FSX P-51B/C product. The exterior has been under surgery, to the point that it will require slightly different texture layouts for the exterior, than are currently in place, both for higher resolution and corrected items. As this is the case, it would probably be a good thing if all repainters keep their layered files intact. Right now it looks like the update would be released sometime in late summer - it all depends on when the D is finished, and there will be a number of months following this to really get the update finished off - while still doing work to support it.

[res non verba]

wow what wonderful paint jobs! :applause: I'm drooling my self!

cheers :ernae:

[jankees]

Hey Doublecool,

I'm not sure about releasing any repaints myself, but I do know that one of Warbirdsim's goals is to arrange a method in which all of our customer's repaints will be available, in a centralized way, through Warbirdsim's web site.

A problem that faces me right now, is the update that is underway for the FSX P-51B/C product. The exterior has been under surgery, to the point that it will require slightly different texture layouts for the exterior, than are currently in place, both for higher resolution and corrected items. As this is the case, it would probably be a good thing if all repainters keep their layered files intact. Right now it looks like the update would be released sometime in late summer - it all depends on when the D is finished, and there will be a number of months following this to really get the update finished off - while still doing work to support it.

Might I suggest that when you bring out the update, you give it a different model number(s), so we can keep the old paints, while any new ones can use the new model. There are already 5 models in the folder, so a few more won't hurt I think?

Meanwhile, here's an update:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX257.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX262.jpg

[Epsillon]

This PZ-S is beautiful, Jan...:applause::applause::applause:

My next one is the 'Beantown Banshee' in a new 2048*2048 livery:

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/7245/beantownfsx3.jpg
http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/255/beantownfsx2.jpg
http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/2886/beantownfsx1.jpg

Regards,

Stephan

[WarHorse47]

Might I suggest that when you bring out the update, you give it a different model number(s), so we can keep the old paints, while any new ones can use the new model. There are already 5 models in the folder, so a few more won't hurt I think?

I'd be curious to know how these updates will impact us FS9 users. For example, I've converted all of Jankee's FSX repaints into FS9 and would hate to be unable to do that down the road if the models are changed for FSX and not for FS9. :sleep:

--WH

[bruce448]

995

996

997


Bruce

[SolarEagle]

Does this come with the "PureSound" as well? The Warbirdsim site says "SOON" in regards to PureSound, so I'm wondering if it's a future release.

[stiz]

its just standard sound system that you'd get with any other payware :)

[jankees]

Wonderful jobs on the Banshee and Sallee, guys!

btw, I uploaded a few more on Ozx, more to follow...

[Duckie]

Great looking repaints everyone! :salute: :salute:

Jan Kees, I really like the weathering you're doing with your skins. :applause: :applause:

I'm still an FS9'er so I'll just watch and admire from a distance. Good work is good work, no matter the sim. :kilroy:

Duckie

[jankees]

Great looking repaints everyone! :salute: :salute:

Jan Kees, I really like the weathering you're doing with your skins. :applause: :applause:

I'm still an FS9'er so I'll just watch and admire from a distance. Good work is good work, no matter the sim. :kilroy:

Duckie

if you resize the textures to 1024, and convert them to bmp, they work just as well in FS9!

[Duckie]

if you resize the textures to 1024, and convert them to bmp, they work just as well in FS9!

Oh, yes! Learned that one early on. :applause:

Duckie

[bruce448]

(In need of some weathering and kill markings)

1176 1177 1178

Bruce

[Bomber_12th]

Bruce, this photo may help you out - of the same aircraft, though a bit later in its life. As you can see, there is a clear indication of the serial number for the tail. You can also see where RAF green has been applied to the fuselage and upper wing surfaces, and by this time, the aircraft has been modified to incorporate the Malcolm hood. Also, the lettering for "Big Mac Junior" should be yellow with a black surround.

[Bomber_12th]

Here's an earlier photo, without invasion stripes, RAF green, or Malcolm hood additions:

[Epsillon]

Here is the final version of 'Beantown Banshee'...
http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/1576/beantownfsxfinal.jpg

...and the Hi-res version of 'The West "by Gawd" Virginian'.
http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/8615/virginianfsx1.jpg
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/8981/virginianfsx2.jpg

The next one will be "Starck Mad/Even Stevens"...;)

Regards,

Stephan

[jankees]

very nice!

[Bomber_12th]

Stephan, these are excellent! The mid-352nd FG blue that I used on "Princess Elizabeth" was actually matched to the blue of the surviving nose art of "The West By Gawd Virginian".

http://www.352ndfightergroup.com/assoc/gallery/pilots/punchy/westbygawd.jpg

[jankees]

a new one from me as well:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX501.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX511.jpg

[bruce448]

1407 1408 1409

Bruce

[jankees]

Very nice!
Now a bit more wear and tear, and it'd be perfect!

[Odie]

Here is the final version of 'Beantown Banshee'...
http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/1576/beantownfsxfinal.jpg

...and the Hi-res version of 'The West "by Gawd" Virginian'.
http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/8615/virginianfsx1.jpg
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/8981/virginianfsx2.jpg

The next one will be "Starck Mad/Even Stevens"...;)

Regards,

Stephan

Stephan, are you going to post these or are they for private use? Either way, they sure look nice !

[bruce448]

I think this is now ready, comments?
1550 1551

and introducing G4*N of the 362nd FS, 375th FG 8th AF

1552 1549

Bruce

[Epsillon]

Nice jobs, Jan and Bruce! :applause::applause::applause:
Odie, I will upload this repaints today or tomorrow...;)

Regards,

Stephan

[jankees]

I think this is now ready, comments?
and introducing G4*N of the 362nd FS, 375th FG 8th AF
Bruce

I think they look great, and very nice shots too!

[noddy]

Guys you are going to have to stop painting, as I think my resolve has buckled and I am going have to get it.

The only problem is going to have to wait as I can't really use my PC at the moment, due to have surgery on my ankle and having to keep me leg up etc. So for the moment using a laptop.

But once I can get back on to my FSX machine, this will be added the HD.

[Odie]

Nice jobs, Jan and Bruce! :applause::applause::applause:
Odie, I will upload this repaints today or tomorrow...;)

Regards,

Stephan

Much appreciated, Stephan! :applause::applause:

[bruce448]

1697 1698

and with wingman
1696

Bruce

[res non verba]

Awesome paint Bruce!!! :applause:

[jankees]

Fun detail of the last pic is that Bill Overstreet, the pilot of Berlin Express, later flew 43-24823, Bud Anderson's 'Old Crow', renaming it 'Berlin Express' as well. Looking good Bruce!

Meanwhile, I had forgotten the CM on the nose of Betty Jane, and started on 'Ole II', William Hovde's second aircraft of that name (and with a lot still to follow)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX601.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX606.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX596.jpg

[bruce448]

There are 6 repaint in the FSX download section, 5 in the skins and 1 in the others (finger trouble).

Bruce

[bruce448]

Fun detail of the last pic is that Bill Overstreet, the pilot of Berlin Express, later flew 43-24823, Bud Anderson's 'Old Crow', renaming it 'Berlin Express' as well. Looking good Bruce!

different nose art though, I can'y seem to find a decent pic of the horse on the stbd engine casing.

Bruce

[jankees]

can you use this?

1711

[Nick C]

I think I'm having a problem with the add-on library. I see there are 11 downloads in the FSX repaint section, but when I click on it I only see five and non of these are a P-51. I can't seen an option to scroll, change page or list more of the section. Am I missing something here chaps?

[Barvan40]

I think I'm having a problem with the add-on library. I see there are 11 downloads in the FSX repaint section, but when I click on it I only see five and non of these are a P-51. I can't seen an option to scroll, change page or list more of the section. Am I missing something here chaps?


I think the ones you can't see are not approved yet, they should show up later.

[Nick C]

Aha, thanks Barry. :salute:

[Epsillon]

Very nice work on OLE-II, Jan! :applause::applause::applause:

Stephan

PS: 'Beantown Banshee' and 'The West 'by Gawd' Virginian' are now available in the FSX downlad section.

[jankees]

Thank you, Stephan!

It still had some distortion in the logo on the nose, but I hope this is better:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX649.jpg

off to download your paints...

[noddy]

1759

Now just got to get some re-paints.

[jankees]

mine are all on OZx: bottom of the page (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?app=downloads&showcat=5&sort_by=ASC&sort_key=file_name&num=50&st=150)

should keep you busy for a while...

[letsgetrowdy]

That's a lovely shot there, noddy. Looks really photoreal. I so miffed that Princess Elizabeth had to leave the UK, it was the only C model we had here in Europe!!!

[jankees]

Just out curiosity, do you guys have any favorite paint(s) for the B?

And is there any paint you still would like to see?

[Bomber_12th]

Amazing, and very provocative shot, Noddy!

I'm loving each and every repaint, thank you Jan Kees, Bruce, and Stephan for all of your work!

I personally would love to see "Bee", otherwise known as "Boise Bee". There is a P-51C that recently completed restoration, that is painted up in the markings, owned by the Warhawk Air Museum. You can see photos of the nose art being applied to the aircraft, here:

http://s545.photobucket.com/albums/hh394/rossparton/Boise%20Bee/

The restoration features the addition of "Boise" to the nose art, which wasn't present on the original. This was added with permission of Duane Beeson's family.

If anyone plans to do a representation of the original, be aware that some profiles show that the aircraft had green-mottled paint applied over the OD base paint scheme - this is incorrect. It may look like this in a couple of original photos, but it was only a result of the aircraft being exposed to the elements.

"Miss Dallas", another 4th FG ship, would be a great one as well.

[will_b]

Just out curiosity, do you guys have any favorite paint(s) for the B?

And is there any paint you still would like to see?

Jan, an Aussie like this (http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww2/f/165/81/0/5) would be outstanding.

[bruce448]

well we've got these left to do:-

Bee,
Berlin Express (2),
Salem Representative,
Ill Wind,
Miss Dallas,
Shanty Irish,
The Deacon,
Lucky Leaky II,
Snoots sniper,
rebel Queen,
Shovelnose and Handlebar,
T9+CK (German captured),
Princess,
Satans Son.


to mention a few

[jankees]

Oh yes, the Deacon!, and an Aussie version is on the drawing board as well!

[bruce448]

Nose art for the Bee

1775

Bruce

[mikew]

I'm really enjoying this Mustang and thought I might get into the repainting act as well... Here are two I've been working on, Speedball Alice is real world of course, flown by Capt. Don Bochkay. The other is from Len Deighton's fictional novel "Goodbye, Mickey Mouse".
I thought I'd start on a couple more from the 357th (I like the red and yellow checkered nose!). Perhaps "Shanty Irish" and "Shillelagh" being its close to St. Patty's day and all.

Mike


1783 1784

[Bomber_12th]

Great repaints, Mike!

[Epsillon]

'Starck Mad! / Even Stevens' is now available in the FSX section...;)

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/7627/starckfsx.jpg
http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/7528/starckfsx2.jpg
http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/249/starcfsx3.jpg

The next one will be 'Pistol-Packin'-Mama-II'.

Regards,

Stephan

[noddy]

mine are all on OZx: bottom of the page (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?app=downloads&showcat=5&sort_by=ASC&sort_key=file_name&num=50&st=150)

should keep you busy for a while...

They look great and with WAFU's as well, the time I have download them etc I could get to fly them by next week!! LOL Guess it's good I have time off at the moment, mind you I should not use the FSX PC following the surgery, but just had to try this out. Luckily the Misses was not around phew.

From the brief flight I had, it seems to be a good model nice to handle etc. Will have try and get some more time on her.

[noddy]

Forgot to add this one!

1830

[bruce448]

1843

Tiny bit more work to do on the nose.

Bruce

[jankees]

Nice one, Bruce!
The top of the nose distorts a bit, I noticed that on Ole II as well. You can see the mission markings getting smaller towards the front..

Meanwhile, for the Australia lovers among us:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX704.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX710.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX714.jpg

I'm not 100% sure about the color of the rudder (supposed to be medium blue), so I'm open to suggestions..

[bruce448]

Nice one, Bruce!


I'm not 100% sure about the color of the rudder (supposed to be medium blue), so I'm open to suggestions..

Light Mediterrainean Blue (RGB 101,130,154)

1882


Bruce

[Bomber_12th]

I'm sorry about the distortion problem - I've had to combat it as well myself when doing repaints, but I think it is the least problematic I could make it. I know first hand in creating "Happy Jack's Go Buggy" for the Warbirdsim P-51D, that with a long line of bombs/kill marks along the upper cowl line, it works well to start with a marking that is stretched vertically, about 4 pixels higher than the ones you have for the most part. Then, through the first 6-8 or so kill markings, create a downward arc, with markings that are 3 pixels higher, 2 pixels higher, 1 pixel higher, until you get to the original size.

Jan Kees, in an up-coming Warbirdsim release, which will be featuring new variants of the B/C's, I made an Aussie scheme from the same squadron, and they look very much alike. I think the blue is just a bit too saturated at the moment.

Stephan and Bruce, I love the repaints! The crisp nose art looks particularly nice!

[jankees]

speaking of updates, have you considered doing an F-6 photo recon version?

[noddy]

One more.

1969

[bruce448]

CY*9, WW 43-6528, 343rd FS/55th FG OTU.

1993 1994

Can anyone spot the deliberate mistake? (not by me anyway).

Bruce

[jankees]

the 9 in the serial you mean?
Numbers were often reserved for hack or clobber college aircraft.
It was only the 31st and 52nd FG I believe that used them on combat aircraft, but I could be mistaken there


very nice shots btw!


meanwhile, I found a picture of a RAAF wingpatch in Medium Blue, and that looked like this:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX756.jpg

[bruce448]

the 9 in the serial you mean?
Numbers were often reserved for hack or clobber college aircraft.
It was only the 31st and 52nd FG I believe that used them on combat aircraft, but I could be mistaken there
!


Correct In a way, The actual aircrafts serial was 43-6528 but on transfer to 343rd FS/ 55th FG, the OD paint was removed and replaced with this BNM/Yellow/Green scheme the painter put the wrong serial code on 43-6529.

Bruce

[bruce448]

1st Lt Frank E Speer, 334th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, 8th Air Force.

2064

Bruce

[jankees]

Very nice!

I've always liked this pic of him:

http://www.littlefriends.co.uk/gallery/4g/speer.jpg

and check here (http://wiwgcap.org/wing/)

(scratch one of my list..)

[bruce448]

2086 2085

Bruce

[res non verba]

I can't wait to fly all of them!!! :jump: :jump: :jump:

outstanding! :ernae:

[LCBORDEN]

For me my favorite is "Petie 2nd" as my nickname is Pete, most of my old girlfriends called me Petie...yes you can surmise that I didn't get any action through all of my teen years. I did however through just pure frustration manage to keep a very high GPA.... Any way long story short my favorite is "Petie 2nd" something about a blue nosed P51...


Ol' Jarhead :wavey:

[WarHorse47]

I'm seeing a lot of new WBS P-51 skins the last few days.

Are there any plans to post them to the Add-Ons Library for the rest of us?? :salute:

Keep up the good work, but don't forget your fans... :jump:

--WH

[bruce448]

For me my favorite is "Petie 2nd" as my nickname is Pete, most of my old girlfriends called me Petie...yes you can surmise that I didn't get any action through all of my teen years. I did however through just pure frustration manage to keep a very high GPA.... Any way long story short my favorite is "Petie 2nd" something about a blue nosed P51...


Ol' Jarhead :wavey:

You'll have to wait, Petie 2nd, BUNO 44-14151 was a P-51D

http://www.starduststudios.com/Petie2ndMidSept44.jpg

Bruce

[jankees]

..and now for something completely different...

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX853.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX866.jpg

[LCBORDEN]

Dang, I'm busted...Thanks Bruce...:) I was hoping to sneak that request past everyone....Yeah It (Petie 2nd) was a -D- model,,,has anyone converted it over to FSX...or has anyone done it for the Flight1 P-51D which I think is actually the Aeroplane heaven version??? In either case, all of you pixel pushers as Jankees likes to call himself, do such amazing skins...I find myself simming on autopilot just so I can enjoy the outside views... Keep em coming I can't get enough...


Ol' Jarhead :wavey:

[Smashing Time]

Current exchange rate makes this almost $46.00. Most peolple can't afford this!

[jankees]

Petie can be found here (http://library.avsim.net/esearch.php?CatID=fsxacrp&DLID=102786).
Should work with the A2A D model!

[bruce448]

P-51B-15-NA Mustang, 43-7172 WD-H 'Thunder Bird', flown by 1st Lt T.E. Lines, 335th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group

2248

meets the Thunderbirds

2247

Bruce

[Epsillon]

"Pistol-Packin'-Mama-II" is up ;)

http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/7580/pistolfsx.jpg
http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/5402/pistolfsx2.jpg

Regards,

Stephan

[bruce448]

Another Debden Eagle this time 'Salem Representative'

[bruce448]

P-51B-15-NA Mustang, 43-24825, nicknamed "Jerry" and assigned to Lt. Thomas E. Fraser of the 4th FG, 334th FS. It was lost in Cambrai, France, on June 6, 1944 and was tested by the Germans at Rechlin, before being transferred to the famous Zirkus Rosarius for training. It was lost on December 10, 1944.

[noddy]

Great skins again.

[Lateral-G]

Still having trouble finding all these new skins...........are they uploaded anywhere or just for personal use?

[bruce448]

I will be packaging up mine tonight and will be posting them here tomorrow.

Bruce

[jankees]

Nothing flashy this time..
I discovered thta the 370th FG changed from P-38's to P-51's in february/march 1945, and one of them was this nameless 43-12457, which previously flew with the 353rd FG. I have no idea who flew this aircraft, so see it as an hommage to all those not-well known pilots who still put their life on the line on a daily basis.

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX948.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX952.jpg

I'll try and upload mine over the next few days..

[jankees]

"Pistol-Packin'-Mama-II" is up ;)
Stephan

Stephan, why are the stripes on the wings so far outboard?
I've seen this position on MTO aircraft, but not on ETO planes?

[Epsillon]

Stephan, why are the stripes on the wings so far outboard?
I've seen this position on MTO aircraft, but not on ETO planes?
It's a mistake due to haste on my first version and a lack of attention on the adaptation for FSX.
Thank you for pointing that...;)
Users can use the wings from your "5Q" or "6N" series.

Regards,

Stephan

[Nick C]

I just wanted to stick my head in and say your continuing efforts are appreciated guys, I just wish I had time to install them all and fly the blasted things!

Keep up the great work. :applause::applause::applause:

[bruce448]

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq305/WAFU448/0-15291/Bee/th_2010-3-19_17-19-16-521.jpg (http://s458.photobucket.com/albums/qq305/WAFU448/0-15291/Bee/?action=view&current=2010-3-19_17-19-16-521.jpg)
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq305/WAFU448/0-15291/Bee/th_2010-3-19_17-20-1-271.jpg (http://s458.photobucket.com/albums/qq305/WAFU448/0-15291/Bee/?action=view&current=2010-3-19_17-20-1-271.jpg)
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq305/WAFU448/0-15291/Bee/th_2010-3-19_17-20-55-661.jpg (http://s458.photobucket.com/albums/qq305/WAFU448/0-15291/Bee/?action=view&current=2010-3-19_17-20-55-661.jpg)
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq305/WAFU448/0-15291/Bee/th_2010-3-19_17-21-25-443.jpg (http://s458.photobucket.com/albums/qq305/WAFU448/0-15291/Bee/?action=view&current=2010-3-19_17-21-25-443.jpg)

Bruce

[Odie]

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq305/WAFU448/0-15291/Bee/th_2010-3-19_17-19-16-521.jpg (http://s458.photobucket.com/albums/qq305/WAFU448/0-15291/Bee/?action=view&current=2010-3-19_17-19-16-521.jpg)
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq305/WAFU448/0-15291/Bee/th_2010-3-19_17-20-1-271.jpg (http://s458.photobucket.com/albums/qq305/WAFU448/0-15291/Bee/?action=view&current=2010-3-19_17-20-1-271.jpg)
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq305/WAFU448/0-15291/Bee/th_2010-3-19_17-20-55-661.jpg (http://s458.photobucket.com/albums/qq305/WAFU448/0-15291/Bee/?action=view&current=2010-3-19_17-20-55-661.jpg)
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq305/WAFU448/0-15291/Bee/th_2010-3-19_17-21-25-443.jpg (http://s458.photobucket.com/albums/qq305/WAFU448/0-15291/Bee/?action=view&current=2010-3-19_17-21-25-443.jpg)

Bruce

Looks good to me, Bruce! If it was yellow and black, it would match my Dodge "Rumble Bee" pickup ! :icon_lol:

[noddy]

Good job Bruce.

[bruce448]

North American P-51C-10-NT Mustang, 42-103831 for disposal at Stillwater AFB, sold to Paul Mantz 19.2.46, to NX1204, modified with additional wing tanks to win the Bendix Transcontinental Race in '48, to Tallmantz/Movieland of the Air Museum, Orange County, CA. To Weeks Air Museum '85, stored pending restoration, damaged by Hurricane Andrew 24.8.92, restored at Salinas, CA, '94-'00. Registered NX1204 15.6.90 for Kermit Weeks, Tamiami, FL. Painted as "72" "Ina the Macon Belle"

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Bruce

[Bomber_12th]

Bruce, that is gorgeous, and very sharp! There will be, hopefully one day, a specific model made for such a scheme to better fit it - it has long been in the plans, but other things have trumped it. Besides even the famous Mantz P-51C's, there were a dozen or more, very interesting B/C model racers that came out of the late 40's as well. If you can, try getting the intakes, coolant doors, and pitot mast red as well, in order to complete the look. Really looking forward to it!

[bruce448]

As requested... an Ill Wind to follow shortly....

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Bruce

[Tweek]

Finally bought the P-51, mainly due to the amount of quality repaints I've seen on here. It looks great, flies great, and it looks as if I've got plenty of great repaints to download, too!

[jankees]

Here's another one from me, still wip, it needs a bit more tender loving....neglect really..

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX1066.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX1070.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX1074.jpg

The original is a F-6, maybe something for the update, John?

[huub vink]

Really nice weathering Jan Kees. But I don't think this aircraft really has been neglected, because the engine must be tuned very well. As there are hardly exhaust trails... ;)

Cheers,
Huub

[WarHorse47]

I'm curious to know when some of the repaints might be available for download. :salute:

I did a mini-audit of this thread yesterday and there are at least 7 which I cannot find anywhere for download.

I appreciate all the work that going into to these repaints and am always looking forward to them.

Just wondering

Thanks :jump:

--WH

[jankees]

I'm wondering too...
sorry it takes so long, but I'd rather paint than upload (the same with Bruce probably..)
I will upload them somewhere soon(ish), really.
Meanwhile, you have over 25 paints of mineon OZx already to tie you over...
But first I want to finish this last one, and a previous one....

[Nick C]

I managed to squeeze in a 20 minute flight today, and as I was flying around the Lake District and the Scottish borders, I felt this paint scheme was appropriate.

http://www.screenshotartist.co.uk//images/warbirdsim/p51/wbs_p51_09.jpg

[jankees]

aw Nick, it looks so good!
Don't know how you do it, but thank you!

[bruce448]

I'm curious to know when some of the repaints might be available for download. :salute:

I did a mini-audit of this thread yesterday and there are at least 7 which I cannot find anywhere for download.

I appreciate all the work that going into to these repaints and am always looking forward to them.

Just wondering

Thanks :jump:

--WH

WH, Only 7??? Just finished this one....
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/asset.php?fid=33913&uid=57158&d=1269201909

That makes 11 plus the 7 previously uploaded by me!!!!!


I'm wondering too...
sorry it takes so long, but I'd rather paint than upload (the same with Bruce probably..)
I will upload them somewhere soon(ish), really.
Meanwhile, you have over 25 paints of mineon OZx already to tie you over...
But first I want to finish this last one, and a previous one....


Jankees so correct this aircraft is addictive to paint,

This has just gone for upload and Mod approval....

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/asset.php?fid=33914&uid=57158&d=1269202149

Bruce

[WarHorse47]

Thanks Jankees and Bruce. I was hoping to stir some response.



WH, Only 7??? Just finished this one....

That makes 11 plus the 7 previously uploaded by me!!!!!


Patty Ann II
Betty Jane
OLE II
CVY (Mustang III)
Shanty Irish
Thunderbird
Jerry

..and a few more that have turned up since yesterday. :ernae:

I'm currently at FltSim 71 not including Short Fuse Saille and 58F by Steve Bryant.

You guys may be addicted to painting. I'm addicted to collecting and flying each one of your WBS Mustang paints. :applause:

--WH

[WarHorse47]

Oops. Duplicate post. Not sure how that happened.

--WH

[jankees]

oops, that's four of me, and 7F-F isn't even on your list..maybe I should start uploading...
you didn't like that Swiss bird either?


naaah, finish this one first, almost there, still a few things to sort, but slowly getting there..

meanwhile, you can keep us happy with screenshots of all the paints you fly?

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX1089.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX1092.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX1095.jpg

as you can see, I wanted a really dirty one...what do you think?

[Odie]

Mission acomplished, jankees! It's got that "been around the block a few times" look.

[Nick C]

.
I don't think it's obvious that I re-installed some VFR scenery this evening...is it?

http://www.screenshotartist.co.uk//images/warbirdsim/p51/wbs_p51_10.jpg

http://www.screenshotartist.co.uk//images/warbirdsim/p51/wbs_p51_11.jpg

http://www.screenshotartist.co.uk//images/warbirdsim/p51/wbs_p51_12.jpg

[jankees]

no, not obvious at all, the wonderful aircraft distract the attention too much...

the Oz bird and Betty Jane are now available at OZx, more tonight!

[IanHenry]

Thanks Jan,
I definatly want that Aussie paint.

Ian.

[jankees]

three more uploads: Patty Ann (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1138), 7F-F of the 9th AF (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1140) and OLE II (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1139).

Enjoy them!

[Bomber_12th]

Thank you Jan Kees! I would love to load some of these up some day soon - been too busy to check out most of all of these excellent repaints yet.

Nick, those are some amazing screenshots, thank you for sharing them!

[WarHorse47]

three more uploads: Patty Ann (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1138), 7F-F of the 9th AF (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1140)and OLE II (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1139).

Enjoy them!Got 'em all. Thanks Jankees. Thanks Bruce. :ernae:
I know what I'm doing tonight. :wiggle::wiggle:

--WH

[jankees]

still working on this one, just a shot to keep you happy:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX1123.jpg

[jankees]

wing view:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX1152.jpg

[crashaz]

I will buy this plane... yes I will... by hook or by crook.

Just too much talent that has contributed to make this plane a beauty!

Nice paint work again by the master!!:salute:

[noddy]

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[jankees]

I think I have it more or less where I want it,

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX1159.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX1133.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX1145.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX1147.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX1135.jpg

so if you don't have any more comments/remarks, I hope to upload it over the next few days.

[jankees]

I've decided that I like them dirty:

Here's 'Pappy' Gignac's 'Gig's Up II'

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I still need to sort a few details, like the black lines on the cockpit, but I'm getting there, don't you think?

and the F-6, 5M-G, is now available for download (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1144).
Let me know what you think?

[tracyq144]

I tried searching, I really did, but came up empty.

I don't have this plane yet, but will definitely buy it if someone comes up with "Kidd" Hofer's "Salem Representative". This was my favorite P-51 model back in EAW, and I would love to be able to fly it in FSX.

Now, don't get me wrong, I will probably get it anyway, and I know how much work it must be to do these repaints. (Well, actually, I don't know how difficult it is, because I have no clue on how to go about it, but you know what I mean, right?)

Anyway, this is a request, I would be eternally grateful. :applause:

Hope this kind of request is OK?

[jankees]

'salem representative' is on page #13 of this thread

[tracyq144]

'salem representative' is on page #13 of this thread

Missed that, thank you.

Downloading now! :jump:

[jankees]

finished, I think...

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX1195.jpg

[stiz]

lovly, love the more weathered look! :applause: :applause: :applause:

[res non verba]

I love that weathered look too! very nice paints!!! :ernae:

[jankees]

wow, that last shot looks great!

meanwhile, I found a few more things to 'improve':

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and here's my inspiration:

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and the result:

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[Epsillon]

finished, I think...

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX1195.jpg
Absolutely beautiful! :applause::applause::applause:

Stephan

[Nick C]

Yes, perfect! :applause::applause::applause:

[jankees]

You can now download it here (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=1164), enjoy it!

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX1248.jpg

[Nick C]

Thanks Jan. I better get it quick, it looks as though the end of the world is nigh in your picture above!

[jankees]

no hurry, though I can't wait to see what you can do with it...

[IanHenry]

Thanks Jan,
this one looks really nice.

Regards,
Ian.

[jankees]

I'm dirtying up a few old friends:

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[Nick C]

Jan, if I'm going to offer any constructive criticism, and I hope it will be taken as such, I think the brush marks representing scratch/wear marks along the inner wing look too much like a solid round brush has been used to create them. Have you thought of experimenting with a set of scratch brushes instead, or is the detail too fine for these on the texture sheet?

http://www.photoshopbrushes.com/brushes/39.htm

I only mention this because I feel that these marks are the only detracting part of your work on Gig's Up.

Edit: I thought I'd add a picture in case I wasn't being clear.

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[jankees]

thanks Nick,

Yes, I did try brushes like that, but wasn't happy with the result, somehow the results were never random enough for my liking. I decided on this (1 points round solid brush indeed) and did not expect anybody to come this close...silly me...
OK, back to the drawing board, but that may take a while as I'll be travelling first...

[Nick C]

I was just nit picking though Jan, it certainly won't stop me enjoying the repaint. :jump:

[jankees]

yeah, but now you've got me wondering...so I went back, did a few more quick experiments, and came up with this:

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better?

[Nick C]

I reckon so! :salute:

[Nick C]

http://www.screenshotartist.co.uk/images/wbs/p51/wbs_p51_22.jpg

http://www.screenshotartist.co.uk/images/wbs/p51/wbs_p51_23.jpg

[RobH]

Would you people stop posting those incredible pictures and repaints please! If you keep it up, you are going to force me to buy that P-51!:a1310::icon_lol:

Seriously though, I just wanted to commend everyone in these post for the awesome pics and repaints. You are all doing amazing work with that P-51. And I will have to buy it because I am tired of just seeing pics of her, LOL!!

Keep up the great work everyone!!:applause:

[jankees]

Looks good Nick!!

new dirt for Bonny Bea too.
I also just found another pic of this aircraft, so I'll have to update more details when I get back in a few days..

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX1368.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX1371.jpg

[Akatsuki]

I've just seen that it is now available from Simmarket.

[DX-FMJ]

I bought mine on simmarket, :) how do we get the paintkit?

[jankees]

Bonny Bea has been updated even further:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/FX1421.jpg

[Nick C]

Looking good. I've just picked up the pack Bruce put together and a few of Stephans that I missed and I just need to install them. Thanks guys.

I do think this one heads my 'favourite' list though.
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http://www.screenshotartist.co.uk/images/wbs/p51/wbs_p51_24.jpg

http://www.screenshotartist.co.uk/images/wbs/p51/wbs_p51_25.jpg
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[Txmmy83]

Nick your shots are great :applause:
so great that I have purchased the FSX version via Simmarket and it is so far the best P-51model on market inside & Outside I have seen for FSX I can say this since I own them all (AH Flight1 P-51, WOP Solo P-51)

where can I get a Paintkit?

BR
Tom

[Nick C]

Glad to be of service Tom, have fun.

Jan, got your file, many thanks. Will not have time to open them before tomorrow. :wavey: