SOH A-26B/C Invader - Released!

[Bomber_12th]

She's out now, go and get her! Please have fun and enjoy this aircraft...oh, and make sure to read the manual and documentation first! :)
Package features
- Four variants: A-26B (solid nose) and A-26C (transparent nose), plus a gunless civilian version for each model
- Highly accurate and detailed exterior/interior, fully animated
- Three high-resolution texture sets for each model
- Realistic flight model
- Fully functional VC & 2D panel with custom gauges
- Authentic sounds made from recordings of a real A-26
- Built for FS2004, generally FSX compatible
- Auto-installer package or zipped package for manual installation

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/457/invaderfinalbc3.jpg

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http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/2482/invaderfinal3sw3.jpg

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/3245/invaderfinal4uv7.jpg

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/250/invaderfinal5kb8.jpg

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/9464/invaderfinal6ws9.jpg

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/4853/invadercockpitaf8.jpg

[Jesper]

Yes!!! :applause: :applause: :applause:

[aeronca1]

WOW!!! This is like being tossed a set of car keys for your 16th birthday, going out to the driveway expecting a Ford and seeing a Ferrari instead!! Well done gang! Well done indeed!

[glhorton]

Bravo Zulu to all the team who contributed. Given the outstanding quality of work at all levels, its hard to imagine that this is freeware. We are indeed most fortunate to have those who have shared their talents with the SOH community. Thanks to all!!

[Mr.Mugel]

Great will download it right now !

Thanks everyone involved !

[Snaker]

Thanks everybody for all the hard work! The model, skins, etc. all look fantastic!

:ernae:

[foreigndevil]

This sure looks like a nice gift! Thanks a lot!:applause: :applause:

[empeck]

Congratulations to all involved!!!

I won't be able to fly her in next weeks, my computer is dead, and I cannot wait to test her!!!

[Wiens]

Fantastic!!!

Got her downloaded. Maybe I didn't pay attention; is an FSX install possible?

Thanks!!

Kevin

[JakemasterD77]

Why must I be at school? I can't wait to get home and fly this, it looks great! I may need to file for inactivity for my VA because I think I'm gonna be flying this bird too much :costumes:

[Blackbird686]

Geez:isadizzy: When DCC said "SOON", he wasn't kidding!!! VERY NICE WORK:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

BB686:USA-flag:

[astrojet]

Thank you, gentlemen! :applause:

She looks absolutely beautiful, in every detail!

[modelr]

:applause: :applause: :applause: To all those who worked so hard... THANK YOU ALL!!!
:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

[PilatusTurbo]

Oh my! Holy crap!!! :isadizzy: :d I was hoping for a glass nose variant, it's my favorite A-26! :isadizzy: :d :ernae:

Yes, Thank you to the A-26 construction team; you've all done an awesome job. :ernae:

[HenryW]

Fabulous, many thanks, its outstanding!!

:applause: :medals: :jump:

[java2srv]

She is a gem! A giant THANK-YOU to the entire team! It was an amazing and marvelous experience watching this unfold. What a remarkable effort by everyone involved. What an incredible community! :applause::applause::applause::applause:

Thanks to all!
:jump::jump:

[Adz]

Thank you m8

[franzi]

THANKS TO ALL WHO WORKED ON THIS GREAT PROJECT:ernae:

[cajj1]

Great looking plane, thanks to all :ernae:

[Tim-HH]

Thanks a lot for this amazing plane!:applause: :jump:

Greetings
Tim

[Mr.Mugel]

Just taken her for a spin, awesome !

A question, do you need a registered Version of FSUIPC to hear the energizer ? FSUIPC tells me that the plane uses a feauture, that is only aviable with the registered version, and I can´t hear the energizer. The energizer.wav is in the FS9\sound folder.

[ddawson]

Just taken her for a spin, awesome !

A question, do you need a registered Version of FSUIPC to hear the energizer ? FSUIPC tells me that the plane uses a feauture, that is only aviable with the registered version, and I can´t hear the energizer. The energizer.wav is in the FS9\sound folder.

You are using an old version of FSUIPC. Please get the latest version at:
http://www.schiratti.com/dowson.html

Doug

[MudMarine]

Thank You so much SOH team!! It's truely been was/is an honor to be a (very small) part of the team that helped put this plane together!! It's really something I'll treasure the rest of my life! I know it may sound "cornie" but it's true; it really has been an experience to remember! I've learned a lot about what goes into creating something for FS. I've gained a new insight into my hobby that I value!! God Bless!! S/F MudMarine

[TARPSBird]

Beautiful set of planes! Thanks to everybody who had a hand in rolling out the final product. :medals:

[Mr.Mugel]

Dang, too silly.... I downloaded the newest version, but forgot to install it..... Sorry gentlemen..... :banghead:

[Thunderbolt]

Great work and thanks :ernae:

[Adz]

just downloading and flew her around southampton, had a bumpy take off... forgot to use 100% throttle lmao

Handles very well, love the cockpit :D

[b24_witchcraft]

Great work - getting it now!!! :wavey: Thank you in advance to all who worked so hard on this swell release. :ernae::ernae::ernae::ernae:

[Odie]

To all involved: a most excellent effort on an outstanding project ! Thank you all for your time, talent, and dedication ! Well done !

[Fnerg]

We ROCK here at SOH! Thank you Milton and everyone here who contributed. I just flew my first flight, wow she flies smooth. The gauges are the prettiest I've ever seen. In fact the whole cockpit is amazing. Love the landing gear detail as well. Okay can't talk - flying...:applause::applause::ernae:

[Cirrus N210MS]

Good job TEAM A26

[nightshade]

:jawdrop: :jawdrop: Wow!
Cheers,
:ernae: :ernae: :ernae:
Free Beer for Everyone!!!!:d

[Astoroth]

Excellent aircraft, but I expected nothing less from the caliber of the team working on her! Thanks to all that poured their hearts into this aircraft, you've truly done an outstanding job!!!

~A~

[TREETOP]

Thanks to all involved for all the work and effort.:applause:

A special thanks to Milton for spearheading the group. As usual when Milton's name appears on a project, you get the best there is.:ernae:

Thanks for the great plane fellows.:medals: :applause:

[VCN-1]

To everyone that had a hand in putting this together.

You guys did good!

Outstanding job.

VCN-1

[bciv]

Thank you to everyone involved in making this happen.

[HorusJ]

"So this is Love"
Beau-tee-fulll! Every inch of it!
Much thanks and congratulations to your team for such stunning work!

[modelr]

Just took my first flight. WOW! :jawdrop: :jawdrop: I LOVE IT!!! Thank You ALL!! :ernae: :ernae: :applause: :applause: :applause: :medals: :medals: :medals:

[seby]

yay well done all involved

[RyDraiggoch]

I just joined to get my hands on this little tinker - She is gorgeous

Twice around the patch at MSO sold me :applause::applause::applause::applause:

Thanks to all - Now for the other shoe.........:mixedsmi:

How soon before we see the On Mark A26 in 609 SOS colours???

My ex Father in Law was a Nimrod from 1966-1968 and flew 157

missions from NKP - of which one was flown in Vietnamese territory.


Thank you again

Leif

[BananaBob]

Fantastic!! Today is a good day! Great job fellas :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

[Moses03]

Fantastic!! Today is a good day! Great job fellas :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

Well said BB. :d

Thanks again to all involved. :ernae:


Moses

BTW- Nice shot from the bomb bay B12.

[straw]

Team invader
You guy's have done a terrific job my hats off to you all!
Due to your individual talents passion for WWII aviation and above all your hard work an dedication you have given this comunity the privliage of enjoying the fruits of your labor.
In doing so you make this comunity great it stands above all others, im honord to be a part of it even if its silently in the background.
So team in raising my glass i propose a toast.....

"With the wisdom of an owl, the courage of a eagle and the grace of a hawk .
May you fly thru the heavens and always land clear".




thank you
Straw

[Windrunner]

Thanks! much appreciated. A BIG THANKS to all the Artist involved here.:medals:

The Union makes the Force! (hopefully not the Dark side one...lol)

[robcap]

very very nice job, smooth animation, also on the gauges, great VC, beautifull paint jobs, nice roary sound, a joy to fly.

Regards to all the team,

Rob

[Mr.Mugel]

Still no joy with the energizer sound.....

Have the new FSUIPC, installed it with deleting all old FSUIPC files....

I only get the starter sound, not the energizer. Tried it with and without the starter gauge activated.... Just doesn´t work for me....

Still she is a beauty !

[t.creed]

somehow..THANKS..seems not enough...so i will just make sure, not to put any scratches on her...!!!!!:mixedsmi:

rgds
t.creed

[Real Old Salt]

Still no joy with the energizer sound.....

Have the new FSUIPC, installed it with deleting all old FSUIPC files....

I only get the starter sound, not the energizer. Tried it with and without the starter gauge activated.... Just doesn´t work for me....

Still she is a beauty !
Ooops. Looks like some important pieces were left out of the upload!
I'll put a starter package together and get it uploaded.

[Mr.Mugel]

Cool ! I wondered, as the panel.cfg talks of a file /gauges/A26B_sound.cfg which is defianetly not on my PC.....

Thanks in advance !

The only other plane I have which simulates the starters this way is the MAAM B-25, but only from the 2D.... So kudos for doing it this way !

[txnetcop]

You guys are Tops!!!!.Thank you so very very much, and Milton a special thanks to you as well.
Ted

[largo222]

I am speecless!I knew it would be good but this aircraft is beautiful. I love everything about it. The love of aviation these guys must have to bring this aircraft to life is truly reflected in this classic. Thank you all so very much.

[Marlin]

This has to be the only plane in my hanger that is this easy on frame rates.

[stansdds]

I just took her up for a test spin, she climbs like a homesick angel and flies beautifully! Wonderful VC (the only way I fly)! I don't know what else to say except thank you for a wonderful addition to FS2004!:applause:

[Leafhopper]

Everything about this project is absolutley FIRST RATE! The model, the FM, the guages, the VC, the skins, and the sounds - This is going to be a much awarded project- FANTASTIC! Thanks to Team Invader!:jump:

I can hardly wait to see what more will come from this group! I would love to see what this group could do with a Grumman S2D Hunter Killer with civilian and fire fighter models (Hint?)! After the A-26, the S2D is my favorite - probably because I spent so much time around them aboard the Hornet, and flew cross country (hitch hiker) from North Island to Lowery in one. But, I digress!

But, If I never have another plane on my computer, the A-26 will keep me happy! JUST AWESOME!

[lothar]

Congratulation! Fantastic plane! Thanks to all!

[P3_Super_Bee]

Let me add to the many already.

AWESOME AIRCRAFT... Thanks to all involved. As others, and myself have said in the past. Not only is this a great aircraft to have modeled for FS. It was really a great opertunity to be able to have watched it grow from "Dream to Reality"... I was really impressed with the way the whole evolution evloved from start to finsh, the model, plus the way the SOH community came together as a team. Really impressive to see the way people just tossed out info and their skills, without the bitchs/moans/groans for bylines. No one seemed to care in the end who did what or how, just as long as it turned out like every other Milton Shupe lead project has been delivered. A true community project from start to finsh...

A job well done, BRAVO ZULU, to all !!! :ernae:

[Roger]

Magnificent work:medals: :medals: :engel016:

[AlexP]

Hi, I'm new to Sim Outhouse, joined up after having your fantastic Invader brought to my attention.

Thanks to all involved in producing this excellent, excellent model. Outstanding job Outhouse!!!:applause:

Alex
:unitedkin:

[pep_daddy]

This is my first post ever.
At age 60 I have been on and off MSFS since the Apple II in 1986--and learning CFS2 and FS9 for 5 years since we got the first home computer.
I spent the best years of my childhood at Cherry Point and Millington watching my dad and other Corsair drivers--thus I am hooked on WWII and Korea era military iron.
This bird got my attention enough to join SOH and post this note.
Skeptic is about to download it and give it a test flight.

[Henry]

This is my first post ever.
At age 60 I have been on and off MSFS since the Apple II in 1986--and learning CFS2 and FS9 for 5 years since we got the first home computer.
I spent the best years of my childhood at Cherry Point and Millington watching my dad and other Corsair drivers--thus I am hooked on WWII and Korea era military iron.
This bird got my attention enough to join SOH and post this note.
Skeptic is about to download it and give it a test flight.
welcome
H

[Shiloh]

A HUGE Thank You to all involved with the A-26 for making it happen. :applause:

Cheers!

Shiloh

:ernae:

[Mal Lloyd]

Congratulations team, this model is a true beauty. As an added bonus the waterbomber version C-FPGP was recently imported to Australia and lives at Archerfield, not to far from my home.

The texture readme file included indicates that DXT3 textures are available. Where can I find them please, I haven't been able to spot them in the library here.

[Milton Shupe]

Congratulations team, this model is a true beauty. As an added bonus the waterbomber version C-FPGP was recently imported to Australia and lives at Archerfield, not to far from my home.

The texture readme file included indicates that DXT3 textures are available. Where can I find them please, I haven't been able to spot them in the library here.

Hello Mal Lloyd :wavey:

See that Add-On's button above. Go there, select latest FS Addons, change Items per page to 25 or more and you will see it.

But, here is the link ;)

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/index.php?lloc=downloads&loc=downloads&page=downloads&FileType=fs&New=20#download

[Jesse]

Great looking bird...hope it flies as well and I'm sure it will.

Thanks..

Jesse

[flywilly]

Avsim has awhat I believe are a new bunch of liveries for the SOH a-26, posted today. :ernae:

[invader26]

Greetings all

Finaly I managed to get some time on my hand, so it was a blast to try out the final version of this magnificent aircraft. BIG thanks to the development team. I'm sorry we can't meet up at the local pub, -I would have bought you all a round of beer :ernae:

I would especialy like to say "thanks" for including N119DR in the package. She's "my" Invader :wiggle:

[Bomber_12th]

Man, where have you been Invader, I've been waiting to see your response to that texture, lol. :d

I knew right away that when the C model was ready this would be a very appropriate scheme to include due to all of the assistance you've provided to this project.

[invader26]

Trust me, it's been frustrating:banghead: Here's my absolute favorite number one aircraft for FS and I even get to play along on the beta-team... then I have this MAJOR project at work that takes up most of the day's 24hours... so no time for FS :censored: :censored: :censored:

But now it's time to fire up the mighty R-2800s... number "19", here I come:icon_lol:

And bomber, you're the best! Including 119DR realy made my day!

[RFields]

Amazing job again Milton and the entire team !!!!

Thanks

[Mal Lloyd]

Hello Mal Lloyd :wavey:

See that Add-On's button above. Go there, select latest FS Addons, change Items per page to 25 or more and you will see it.

But, here is the link ;)

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/index.php?lloc=downloads&loc=downloads&page=downloads&FileType=fs&New=20#download


Thank you very much Milton, I don't know how I missed seeing that file, I definitely visited that page.

Jesse, so this is where you've been hiding. Good to see you!

[Panther_99FS]

A HUGE Thank You to all involved with the A-26 for making it happen. :applause:

Cheers!

Shiloh

:ernae:

Yes, it was an incredible display of teamwork....:medals:

[oldhorse]

Thank you seems Inadeguate, for such A wonderful gift.
THANKS to all that took part in it.
Oldhorse:applause:

[rpjkw]

Thanks ALL for a superb aircraft.:applause: :ernae: Oldhorse is correct: 'Thanks' can't begin to express my sentiments, either.

I echo Stansdds observations of the flight characteristics. She does indeed fly wonderfully. Crank in light turbulance, and she'll keep you on your toes, especially on approach where she can become a handfull. This plane is a hands-down winner in every respect.

Again, thanks a million to everyone who made this aircraft what it is.:medals:

Bob

[modelr]

Thanks ALL for a superb aircraft.:applause: :ernae: Oldhorse is correct: 'Thanks' can't begin to express my sentiments, either.

I echo Stansdds observations of the flight characteristics. She does indeed fly wonderfully. Crank in light turbulance, and she'll keep you on your toes, especially on approach where she can become a handfull. This plane is a hands-down winner in every respect.

Again, thanks a million to everyone who made this aircraft what it is.:medals:

Bob

If you want some real fun, and to really test your skills, kill an engine. This bird is fantastic. Thank You All. :applause: :applause: :medals: :medals: :ernae:

[duke723]

I'd like to add my thanks to the A-26 development team. Fantastic job!!!

[sidknee]

Would someone please tell me where to go to get the download of the A-26?

Thanks ahead of time for all the hard work that was put into this project!

[Milton Shupe]

Go to the top of this (or any) page.
Click Add-ons/FS2004
Click Aircraft
They will be listed.

[sidknee]

Thanks, Milton for your prompt reply. I've been a HUGE fan of yours for a long time.

Thanks,
Sid

[Bullet]

Gosh Milton you did it again. Thanks.:ernae::ernae::ernae::ernae::ernae::applaus e::d

[Boomer041]

Fantastic Job!!! She is beautiful

[Boomer041]

:medals: Fantastic Job!!! She is beautiful:medals:

[Milton Shupe]

We really appreciate the comments, thanks. I do believe that ROS's panel and gauges, DCC's sounds, Sparks' FM, JAVIS' pilot figure, Bomber's paint kit and textures, and the SOH membership that supported and involved themselves in this project from the beginning are all among the best in comparison. The repaints and mods that have come since release put icing on the cake. We all have something to be proud of. :jump:

[teeps]

Had my first flight in the A26 tonight, and I feel compelled to say a huge well-done and thank you to the team, great job!

[dextersbones]

Thanks a million.

[r678idtyj]

Even after following its development, I can't believe how good this plane is both visually and in terms of flight dynamics! Thanks indeed for creating a true work of art. :applause: :ernae:

[hawkeye52]

First, congratulations to the entire A-26 team for the superb rendering of a long-neglected a/c. She is truly a worthy addition to any hangar.

I installed her 2 days ago and have not been able to solve my texture problems. In scouring the related forums, I saw M. Shupe's advice that some PCs might struggle with the 32-bit textures. A few days later M. Lloyd asked where DXT3 textures could be found and Shupe directed him to the Add-ons. I have installed 3 texture sets from that list as well as having converted "Hard to get" to DXT3, all to no avail.

Can anyone help me?

- H52

[gladys.quiddoes]

in my configuration of my A 26 one veiled do not see the yoke? but on the photographs of the forum it is visible.sorry for the fault I am Belgian and J have translate the text thank you has you

[Real Old Salt]

First, congratulations to the entire A-26 team for the superb rendering of a long-neglected a/c. She is truly a worthy addition to any hangar.

I installed her 2 days ago and have not been able to solve my texture problems. In scouring the related forums, I saw M. Shupe's advice that some PCs might struggle with the 32-bit textures. A few days later M. Lloyd asked where DXT3 textures could be found and Shupe directed him to the Add-ons. I have installed 3 texture sets from that list as well as having converted "Hard to get" to DXT3, all to no avail.

Can anyone help me?

- H52

What problems are you having?

[Real Old Salt]

in my configuration of my A 26 one veiled do not see the yoke? but on the photographs of the forum it is visible.sorry for the fault I am Belgian and J have translate the text thank you has you

The "/" key will display /hide the yoke

[gladys.quiddoes]

The "/" key will display /hide the yoke
:wiggle: :applause: thank you

[hawkeye52]

What problems are you having?

The Invader's textures load very slowly, especially noticeable in the 2-D cockpit. But the real problem is that the scenery textures either disappear or are devoid of detail. If I load some other a/c the problems go away, but come back when I reload the Invader.

- H52

[Real Old Salt]

The Invader's textures load very slowly, especially noticeable in the 2-D cockpit. But the real problem is that the scenery textures either disappear or are devoid of detail. If I load some other a/c the problems go away, but come back when I reload the Invader.

- H52
Right now I'm not sure what the problem is. I'm fishing without a hook. Let's start with your system. What are it's specs?

[modelr]

Sounds like you may have a video driver problem, or have a very small video memory. The driver dumps the excess/high memory/detail parts of the scenery when there is not enough memory to hold it all. My older computer had this problem whenever I had any of Heather Sherman's beautiful paints in camera view. When I moved the camera away, the details would come back in about 30-45 seconds. Whenever the camera pointed back towards that aircraft, the textures would go fuzzy again. After upgrading the card to higher on-board memory, and newer drivers, the problem went away.

[sooperman]

Simply fantastic, I currently have 37 repaints on my FSX! I believe their have been recent MDL updates - will this fix the FSX panel problem I wonder?

I know that the basic repaints had a set of thumbnails uploaded to AVSIM, would the other 30+ be of use I wonder?

I wonder who should I ask the painter of each texture OR the SOH designers?

Oh by the way here is a tip if you are using FSX. Do not bother to re-size an image to make the picture...FSX is clever enough to use any size image as long as it is called THUMBNAIL

[hawkeye52]

9Right now I'm not sure what the problem is. I'm fishing without a hook. Let's start with your system. What are it's specs?

Here are my sys. specs:
WinXP Pro SP1
AMD Athlon 908MHz
512MB RAM
NVIDIA GeForce2GTS w/ 32MB on board
display set @ 1152x864 at 85Hz
Tot virtual mem = 1.72GB
C:\ HDD = 160GB
E:\ HDD = 40GB [FS9 & FS2002 are the only items on this drive, which has 41% free space]
Please bear in mind that I have no texture problem with any other a/c in my hangar.
- H52

[hawkeye52]

Sounds like you may have a video driver problem, or have a very small video memory. The driver dumps the excess/high memory/detail parts of the scenery when there is not enough memory to hold it all. My older computer had this problem whenever I had any of Heather Sherman's beautiful paints in camera view. When I moved the camera away, the details would come back in about 30-45 seconds. Whenever the camera pointed back towards that aircraft, the textures would go fuzzy again. After upgrading the card to higher on-board memory, and newer drivers, the problem went away.

Agreed that by today's standards 32MB onboard is not a great deal. But as I state above, the texture "failures" occur ONLY w/ the Invader...so it would seem that the "problem" is related to that a/c or the way I installed it. The only thing unique about its instalation that comes to mind is that I selected the engine-start gauge (removed the //) but have NOT installed the latest ver of FSUIPC. Could that be it?
-H52

[Real Old Salt]

Agreed that by today's standards 32MB onboard is not a great deal. But as I state above, the texture "failures" occur ONLY w/ the Invader...so it would seem that the "problem" is related to that a/c or the way I installed it. The only thing unique about its instalation that comes to mind is that I selected the engine-start gauge (removed the //) but have NOT installed the latest ver of FSUIPC. Could that be it?
-H52
A quick way to find out is to edit the gauge back out and see if that improves anything.
As far as having no problems with other planes in your hanger, again you're leaving us to speculate with out enough information. What planes are in your hanger, are they default MS or addons and if add ons by whom?
What programs are running in the back ground while your in FS9?

[hawkeye52]

A quick way to find out is to edit the gauge back out and see if that improves anything.
As far as having no problems with other planes in your hanger, again you're leaving us to speculate with out enough information. What planes are in your hanger, are they default MS or addons and if add ons by whom?
What programs are running in the back ground while your in FS9?

Two a/c that I have interjected into my A-26 flights are the C-46 by L. Guzman et al & the Alphasim A-20. I did that yesterday and again just a few minutes ago (after having deactivated the engine-start gauge, which, btw, had no effect on the problem). The results are unchanged: with the Invader, the textures are slow to load and the scenery textures missing or lacking detail; with the other two a/c (& a few others I haven't mentioned) all is well.

I run nothing in the background while in FS. There are only 4 items in my system tray: Windows Messenger, Auto. Updates, Norton Internet Sec. & Norton AV. The 2 Nortons are deactivated; the other 2 items I cannot remove from the tray. That is how I fly.
- H52

[Milton Shupe]

Hawkeye,

I have the same issue on my OMB GPU with 64MB but let's look at sizes of the files of the A-26 against your 32MB videoshared memory. This is a "heavy" aircraft for video demand on our systems.

Model = 2.5MB
Panel = 10MB
Sounds= 10.5MB
Textures=38MB

Total=60MB just for the aircraft.

I understand why my computer has the problem with 64MB memory so with your 32MB, I think I understand that as well.

I converted all 1024X1024 4MB textures to DXT3 reducing each from 4MB to 1MB.

All the 512X512 32-bit 1MB textures converted to DXT3 reduces them to 256K.

You can also reduce vc01_L.bmp to 256X256 saving a heap from 1MB to 65K. You might also look at reducing the sizes of the fuseinner, a26parts and vcinterior from 1024 to 512 for more savings.

If you convert the textures this way, the texture requirements drop from 38MB to 12.5MB.

Further, if you convert all 32-bit to DXT3 you have a further reduction.

This helped me tremendously. You might try it.

Edit: I also reduced the panel bmps of vc01.bmp and a26 panel.bmp to half their sizes and converted to 8-bit. This reduced my panel requirements from 10.5MB to 4.6MB. My old eyes can;t see any major differences.

So, if you do all the recommendations above, your video demand changes from 60MB to 32MB.

[hawkeye52]

Thanks MS. Makes eminent sense. :- ) I will do as u suggest ASAP and advise results.
-H52

[bdouglas]

Thanks, Its a beaut!

[hawkeye52]

I want to thank ROS and modelr for their help in identifying my problem (too little video mem) and Milton S for suggesting a work-around. In the process I've learned more than I had planned :redf:

Btw, after resizing texture files, what is the best way to convert them to 8-bit?

[Milton Shupe]

I use Imagetool for the 8-bit conversion. Comes with Gmax and FS9.

[hawkeye52]

I converted a26Panel.bmp and vc01.bmp (after first having re-sized them) to 8-bit using ImageTool and voilá, no distortion in a26Panel. Btw, the only diff I noticed in the 8-bit textures was a loss of detail in the Camel package.

Thanks for all your assistance.
- H52

[Snowhater]

Wow - what a great addition to the hangar. TVM!!!! :jump: :applause:

[fmeyer]

I just have downloaded this last version and, reading the post of this forum, I will immediately install it and make a few flights with her !:running: Knowing the prior realizations of Milton, I'm sure to be very happy !:wiggle:

Thanks to all the team !

[lccpilot]

I downloaded the SOH A-26 Invader package last night and flew all the model variants. My congratulations to all those involved in the creation and implementation of the project. I've been a pilot for nearly 40 years and can vouch for the realism of the SOH Invader's flight characteristics--right down to the "thumpy" landing if you don't carry a little power to the point of touchdown. Thanks again for giving all of us in the flight sim community such a beautiful airplane.

[marklaur]

This is one of the best freeware aircraft I have now. I enjoy this one as much as my WoP aircraft, same quality too. (Hope that is taken as a compliment)

The panels are really good and the best gauge has the "Old Salt" photo. A really nice touch I must say. And the pilot detail, very nice.

Cheers MarkL

[thudpilot]

And the pilot detail, very nice.

Cheers MarkL

Jan Visser did a terrific job designing that pilot for the A-26B/C. While flying his wing
(or as some would say chase view) it still rattles my mine about how real that little
guy looks as he moves about scanning the horizon and his cockpit.

:isadizzy:

[flyingkiwi]

I'm a long time lurker, but first time poster. :wavey:

All I can say is that this A-26 set is a much awaited addition. I love flying it! Although these sentiments have been given already...Top job to all involved.:applause: :applause:

[ericjoiner]

Can anybody tell me how to get nosewheel steering to work in these beasts? I have checked the readmes as well as I can...(wife says Im blind!) and I cant see how to activate it. I dont use rudders in the sim cause mine are broken right now (need new potentiometor.) So I have rudders set to autorudder at the moment in FS9. (not using FSX).

[Milton Shupe]

Hi Eric, :)

Great to see you again. Check the aircraft.cfg Contact points section to convert contact point 0. Instructions are there.

Regards

[DrBackJack]

Kool, sounds like great fun !!

[icewolves]

Wow! Great plane! Thanks to all involved! I just watched Always again the other night and thought just how cool these planes were and the next time I go looking for Flight Sim add-ons, how amazing is it to find such a beauty and just what I was thinking about!

Great work!

[Andi]

Hello at all,

I’m a new Member and this is my first comment here. After registration I first downloaded the A-26. A great modell - thx a lot for this.
And now my problem begun. I own a very old PC, it’s a P733 with an ATI Radeon 7500 (64 mb) and 512 DDR Ram.
Even the AI (low texture) Skins make it for me easier to fly this Plane. A lot of texture problems were always there. The most of all were ground texture problems

Than I had an idea. I deacreased the textures (Aircrafttextures) from 16 mio colours to 256 and put the AI modell file in the Aircraft folder (overwrite the old and renamed it)..
The result was I can fly the the A-26 without problems. The only thing is, I can’t see the VC and theres is no Pilot in the outside view.

This is a very poor solution for poor man like me. I know. But it’s better than nothing for user with very low end PC like me. I guess even Fred Flintstone has a better one like me :costumes:

[Ken]

Just joined today. Downloaded the A-26 this morning and she flys like a dream. She will fit right in with the rest of my assorted fleet. First time here, I am enjoying your site.

Ken

[Taco]

Hey Ken, Welcome to SOH. Since your here its your site too!

[superchief]

This looks truly awesome, thanks

LOL
superchief:jump:

[madhawk]

madhawk
It' just what I need
:wiggle:

[Sean Doran]

FICTIONAL OF COURSE.

http://www.rsrepaints.com/gallery/albums/userpics/normal_fs76.jpg

http://www.rsrepaints.com/gallery/albums/userpics/normal_fs77.jpg

http://www.rsrepaints.com/gallery/albums/userpics/normal_fs78.jpg

[n_oikonomidis]

many thanks for this wonderful aircraft!

[Manuc]

Great job ! I think it will become my new favourite FS2004 - aircraft :applause:

[Flash]

Thanks for the outstanding warbird.
Gotta go fly some Fire Attack in mine, right now.

[bull494]

Bravo!!!

[Fastair01]

Thank you,
This is one I have been waiting...................

Regards

[WoodWalker]

Thanks for this aircraft, as well as for Beechcraft D18S, they're my favourite!

[floflo]

Very nice aircraft. Thanks for it.

[Berlopez]

I downloaded the autoinstaller Fs9 and redirected it to FSX; It put the folder in aircraft, on the first tree, from there I copied it to simobjects/airplanes and all seems well. It's not as framerate friendly as I expected or have read here in the forum. The Sperry a/p is a headache for me...
Is there an specific FSX version?
can anyone guide me to her? :ernae:

[edrosario]

Thank you very much to the people involved in this project... just AMAZING!!!

Blessings,

[Gibbons]

Let me add my thanks for this aircraft. Very well done!!

Hicks

[mrduddles]

Well done everyone concerned. This is exactly what I was looking for! Happy New year to the team.:ernae:

[dxbandit]

any word on the fsx compiled version?

[52Zebra]

Nice Job on the A-26
52Zebra

[Luther]

Recently I added this aircraft to my collection. After piloting it early one morning and observing the rising sun glint off of it from every conceivable angle I felt compelled to write. It is a masterwork and everyone involved should feel proud. To all of you who labored in bringing it to fruition I offer a sincere thank you.

[diederik]

Thank you for this wonderful bird!!!