and a few other things..

[jankees]

I was reading about the USS Corsica, and just felt the urge coming up...

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX6777.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX6793.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX6785.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX6788.jpg

[swimeye]

Very nice artwrok there.. Which b-25 is it?

[huub vink]

The model is the MAAM B-25 Briefing Time.

Cheers,
Huub

[HighGround22]

The model is the MAAM B-25 Briefing Time. . . .
Oh-boy, I was hoping you'd say that, Huub! One of the best planes in my hangar, and Jan's paints are nifty additions!

Interesting story regarding USS Corsica, Jan! Thanks for the HU -- and the paints, for sure!

[peter12213]

Can't wait for the VS offering of this aircraft!

[HighGround22]

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NOTE TO JAN:

Background:
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) operated a small fleet of B-25's for a number of years after WWII, mainly as Navigation Trainers, I believe. Then the RCAF was folded into the Canadian Armed Forces (CF). And it so-happens I was an Air Navigator for many years in the CF.

Ardent Plea:
Jan, would it be possible for you to do an RCAF paint of the MAAM-Sim jobbie? I'm thinking it should look very grungy -- like it's about a month away from a major overhaul, or the scrapper -- something you do so very, very well! (Note the sniveling-yet-sincere tone!)

If you're agreeable, I could bumble around the bazaars and see whether I can find some suitable photos, and do any other legwork you deem necessary.

Oh . . . and are the above paints going to be available in the usual spot on OZx?

Cheers, Jan.

[dougal]

Is the MAAM B-25 Briefing Time available as a download anywhere?

All I can find are what appear to be 'torrent' links!

[PRB]

The MAAM B-25 is FS9 payware. They are working on a patch to make it usable in FSX, but not sure of the status, or how it will differ from the two patches that are already available on the MAAM website: One for basic FSX compatibility, and another for SP2 glass fix.

http://www.maam.org/maam_sim.html (http://www.maam.org/maam_sim.html)

[jankees]

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NOTE TO JAN:

Background:
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) operated a small fleet of B-25's for a number of years after WWII, mainly as Navigation Trainers, I believe. Then the RCAF was folded into the Canadian Armed Forces (CF). And it so-happens I was an Air Navigator for many years in the CF.

Ardent Plea:
Jan, would it be possible for you to do an RCAF paint of the MAAM-Sim jobbie? I'm thinking it should look very grungy -- like it's about a month away from a major overhaul, or the scrapper -- something you do so very, very well! (Note the sniveling-yet-sincere tone!)

If you're agreeable, I could bumble around the bazaars and see whether I can find some suitable photos, and do any other legwork you deem necessary.

Oh . . . and are the above paints going to be available in the usual spot on OZx?

Cheers, Jan.


Something like this?

http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/v2/equip/resrc/images/hst/l-g/arch67.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/fugari/B-25JN25NAasRCAF11-59CFBSaskatoon.jpg

or more like the one in this link (http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=212066)?

[roger-wilco-66]

Nice shots of the Corsica B-25s, Jan.

Heller's exceptional book and the movie "Catch-22" come to my mind. He was stationed with the 340th BG in Corsica. The B-25s in that movie are also awesome! I think they used the largest B-25 formation after the war for those shots.

Cheers,
Mark

[HighGround22]

Is the MAAM B-25 Briefing Time available as a download anywhere? . . . .
Dougal:

I use FSX Accel, and have no troubles with MAAM-Sim's B-25, "Briefing Time".

You get the aircraft from MAAM-Sim ( http://www.maam.org/maam_sim.html ). Go to the Store and it's just a few items down. It's a true steal at $25, and you're contributing to a good cause.

Then go to Free Stuff / Briefing Time Enhancements and the second item has replacement files for FSX.

As I said, it works a treat for me. If you have shockwave and want that lighting for the B-25, give me a PM and I'll send you my mapping.

Cheers,

[HighGround22]

Something like this?

http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/v2/equip/resrc/images/hst/l-g/arch67.jpg


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Jan:

Wow, you already exceed my expectations with those photos! But now that I look at the Nav trainer in the link photos, it's pretty doggone "pedestrian", isn't it !?!

If you're up for it, Jan, a glass-nose job done in the motif of the one in the first photo (above) would be absolutely peachy! I'm fairly sure that such a configuration would remain quite prototypical for Canadian B-25's immediately after WWII.

And just incidentally, in the link photos, the tan-coloured brick building in the background is where I did my Air Nav training so many, many moons ago! Good memories.

[Daveroo]

are these paints avalible somewhere?...or did i miss that??

[dougal]

Guys

Thank you sooooo much for pointing me to this aircraft. I did once have the DC3 in FS9, but 'lost' it some years ago.

I do have one problem with it... Prop discs are solid!

I have (I think) downloaded and installed all the updates from MAAM.

Is there another trick to do somewhere for this?

Thanks

EDIT: Never mind - sorted - thanks

[jankees]

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If you're up for it, Jan, a glass-nose job done in the motif of the one in the first photo (above) would be absolutely peachy! I'm fairly sure that such a configuration would remain quite prototypical for Canadian B-25's immediately after WWII.


That shouldn't be too difficult, my only problem now is the text below 'City of Edmonton'. What does it say there? I assume that's the crest of the 418th, that's easy to find, but that text??

[HighGround22]

That shouldn't be too difficult, my only problem now is the text below 'City of Edmonton'. What does it say there? I assume that's the crest of the 418th, that's easy to find, but that text??
Gottit, by gum. It took a while, and it's deviously simple: "418 SQUADRON"

There's a painting derived from that photo that shows it a tad more clearly!

http://fullnoodlefrontity.deviantart.com/art/Mitchell-176455669?q=boost%3Apopular+in%3Atraditional%2Fpai ntings%2Fmisc+max_age%3A8h&qo=23

(Clearly the author of the website's name has a well-developed sense of humour!)

[italoc]

Dougal:

I use FSX Accel, and have no troubles with MAAM-Sim's B-25, "Briefing Time".

You get the aircraft from MAAM-Sim ( http://www.maam.org/maam_sim.html ). Go to the Store and it's just a few items down. It's a true steal at $25, and you're contributing to a good cause.

Then go to Free Stuff / Briefing Time Enhancements and the second item has replacement files for FSX.

As I said, it works a treat for me. If you have shockwave and want that lighting for the B-25, give me a PM and I'll send you my mapping.

Cheers,

Right but ... it is not DX10 compatible, is it ??

Italo

[HighGround22]

Right but ... it is not DX10 compatible, is it ??
Nooo, I never checked, but it's doubtful. However, for most of us mere mortals, that isn't really much of a matter.

[dougal]

This is one damn fine aircraft. The Flight Model just FEELS wonderful. Guess it's probably quite accurate too knowing MAAM is it?

[HighGround22]

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Yup, it's a real sweetheart, Dougal. Much like the MAAM-Sim DC-3 / C-47, as well, which is probably the Numbah Wun aircraft in my hangar. Jan Kees had a great-big lot to do with both, as I remember.

I think there are two things that impress me most about these aerodynes: As you say, the "feel" of them, and the sounds that come with them. For me, the definitive Dakota sounds are those of the MAAM-Sim versions.

And the DC-3's / C-47's have a beeg, hockey sock full of paints for them, too.

[HighGround22]

are these paints avalible somewhere?...or did i miss that??
Daveroo has a bit of a good question, Jan. I've hunted around in all the usual places, but can't seem to find any of your B-25 paints.

Is there a special place that Dave and I've missed?

[jankees]

they are nearly all on OZx (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/category/5-emergency-armed-forces/page__sort_by__ASC__sort_key__file_name__num__50__ st__150), on the middle of the page. As for the last two, patience please...

[HighGround22]

they are nearly all on OZx (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/category/5-emergency-armed-forces/page__sort_by__ASC__sort_key__file_name__num__50__ st__150), on the middle of the page. . .
Must be old age that's distorting my eyesight, but I cannot find "Big Jamoke" nor "MMR" anywhere on OZx. Not to worry, though; you have enough on your plate.


. . . As for the last two, patience please...
By all means, Sir. No rush, here.

Cheers, Jan.

[jankees]

MMR and Big Jamoke are now available on OZX, happy flying!

[HighGround22]

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Those are *really* very nice paints, Jan! My gosh you do such realistic work! Thank you, Sir.

[jankees]

First wip shots:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX7045.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX7048.jpg

Highground, since there is no paintkit, I have to make an overlay of the textures, and this sometimes gives strange effects, like on the stabilisers...I don't know how red you want them to be? I can try a few things...

[jankees]

this is better I think..

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX7057.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX7056.jpg

[jankees]

you can now find this paint on OZx (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/1432-maam-sim-b-25j-rcaf-ho-891/)

[big-mike]

you can now find this paint on OZx (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/1432-maam-sim-b-25j-rcaf-ho-891/)

Just installed it,really very nice paint.
The B25 is still one of my favourite aircrafts in FSX.
Thank you
Michael

[HighGround22]

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Jan:

I've been away for a few days and missed your "roll-out". Beautiful.

I've installed it (along with MMR and BJ) and taken it for a bit of a "test hop", where I could look and admire from all angles. Just spectacular -- as is all of your work.

Many sincere thanks, Jan! Couldn't be happier with it.

All the best, Sir.

[Aircanuck]

Just installed it,really very nice paint.
The B25 is still one of my favourite aircrafts in FSX.
Thank you
Michael

Quick Question ,

I have the Briefing Time CD and I've never tried loading into FSX , any chance you could explain how to go about it ?

I just gotta have this repaint !!


Cheers for now


Aircanuck

[big-mike]

The MAAM B-25 is FS9 payware. They are working on a patch to make it usable in FSX, but not sure of the status, or how it will differ from the two patches that are already available on the MAAM website: One for basic FSX compatibility, and another for SP2 glass fix.

http://www.maam.org/maam_sim.html (http://www.maam.org/maam_sim.html)

That`s the way.
Michael

[jim]

Follow the instructions on the MAM web site under free stuff; B25J. You MAY have a few problems with the cockpit instrument panel views, because of the improvements of FSX.

[Aircanuck]

Follow the instructions on the MAM web site under free stuff; B25J. You MAY have a few problems with the cockpit instrument panel views, because of the improvements of FSX.

Hey there,

Appreciate your reply ..... all done and it looks terrific !!


Cheers


Aircanuck