Two new Tim Piglet Conrad's OV-1b repaints done

[Wrench]

Hi all,

I'm new to this form so forgive me if I'm not posting on the right thread or if I'm breaching forum protocols in some way. I've repainted Tim 'Piglet' Conrad's OV-1b Bronco in both a Canadian SAR and an Australian Customs version which I use in flying ORBX PNW and Australia sceneries as a border security aircraft....attached are screenshots that I use for my thumbnails.

I'd like to get in touch with Tim if I can for two reasons; one so that I can pass on these repaints to his for distribution if he's interested and the other reason relates to a virtual panel question I can't sort out....

Tim, if you're reading this can you get in touch with me please?

Many thanks

Wrench

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[Roger]

Hi Wrench,
Welcome to the SOH! Tim has given permission for all SOH members to repaint his aircraft and regarding distribution, we'd like to host them here. Just obtain an upload password and then follow the scripts.


Roger.

[lazarus]

Welcome, and nice entrance!. I'll be lining up for those!

[CG_1976]

:salute:for the RCAF one and most welcomed in my hanger.

[Wrench]

Hi Wrench,
Welcome the SOH! Tim has given permission for all SOH members to repaint his aircraft and regarding distribution, we'd like to host them here. Just obtain an upload password and then follow the scripts.


Roger.

Thanks Roger...I'm happy to get a password and upload these files; can you send me the link to where I can start all of this and also please can some direct me to Tim regarding the VC questions I have?

Many thanks
Wrench

[CG_1976]

Wrench, would you consider a Req for a USCG paint please?

[Rami]

Wrench,

Howdy, I'm the head librarian for SOH. To upload, please make sure the package is in .zip format. Also, please include a description text file of its contents. Because it is clear that permissions have been given, no other work is needed in that regard. A picture of the skin (a jpeg will be more than sufficient) would also be nice, but is not absolutely necessary.

When you are ready, you can access the Warbirds Library by starting on the home page and clicking on "Upload add-ons" and following the prompts on the page. The first box should be the name of the file, (Please refrain from using your username or real name, the software will tell me whose file package it is) while the large box allowed you to provide a description of the upload. (The information in your description text file would suffice)

Under "upload file"...this is where you would identify the package that you wish to upload, followed by "image upload." (This is where you would identify the snapshot that you are using to identify your product)

You'll then want to choose the target directory. (In this case, since these are repaints, you would want to choose "FSX Skins")

Then finally, click "submit" and it will be uploaded to the library, waiting for my examination and (almost always) rapid approval, so it will be ready for downloading.

[Piglet]

Welcome the SOH! Tim has given permission for all SOH members to repaint his aircraft and regarding distribution
You heard the man!:applause: I preapprove SOH members to release repaints of my planes.
With a name like Wrench, you an A&P?

[Wrench]

You heard the man!:applause: I preapprove SOH members to release repaints of my planes.
With a name like Wrench, you an A&P?

Not sure what an A&P is but I got the nickname when I was in the CDN army reserve many years ago; a bit of a play on my surname....anyway I'm putting the readme and texture files together now and should have the zip ready over the weekend.....

Tim; I need your help. I use my VC exclusively with a Matrox TH2Go....two questions....when I click on the + or -within the radio stack I can't get the NAV1 radio to change frequencies..... can you help me here please. A second request if I can ask is there a way that the default GPS can be embedded into that red screen on the right side of the VC panel? so when you click on the GPS button it pops up in that screen...I don't know how to alter panel cfg's or do panel design so I was hoping perhaps you could have a bit of a look at that if it's not too much to ask.

I'm grateful for your work


Best regards

Wrench

[Sundog]

Not sure what an A&P is .....


An Airframe & Powerplant mechanic.

[kludger]

Just wanted to pass on my thanks to Tim for the awesome plane and Wrench for the skins.

I was an avionics tech on a USArmy OV-1 Mohawk unit during Desert Storm, and this FSX plane lets me revisit some memories and experiences that started my aircraft interest long ago, and this time from the pilot seat instead of watching it from the flight line.

Very much a favourite in my virtual hangar.

As we used to say in that unit MOHAWK!

[merida72]

Hello all!

I have radios problems in this model...
Has someone solved?

The paintkit is available?

Thanks in advance.

[Emile]

Helo,
Thanks for these repaints.

This aircraft is very difficult to fly and to land.
It seams very "sensitive" and I cannot land it.
Does someone knows how to reduce the "sensitivity" ?
Thanks in advance.

[Wrench]

Hello all!

I have radios problems in this model...
Has someone solved?

The paintkit is available?

Thanks in advance.



I've got radio problems too and these have been pointed out to Tim 'Piglet' Conrad who created this plane. Hopefully he can fix the problem for us; as far as the paint kit is concerned; no to my knowledge there is no paintkit...I painted it the hard way slow but sure...

Hope that answers your questions.

Regards
Wrench

[Dexdoggy]

Love these new Mohawk "cuts", much appreciated!

[merida72]

I've got radio problems too and these have been pointed out to Tim 'Piglet' Conrad who created this plane. Hopefully he can fix the problem for us; as far as the paint kit is concerned; no to my knowledge there is no paintkit...I painted it the hard way slow but sure...

Hope that answers your questions.

Regards
Wrench

yes, everything is clear, thanks for the reply

:ernae:

[HighGround22]

Wrench:

Many thanks for these! The Aussie job will come-in very handy, but the Canay-jun rascal will get lots and lots of screenplay here!

One of the endearing characteristics of this aerodyne is the nifty "glow" that emanates from the engine tailpipes. For some reason, that never fails to rev my starter!

Thanks again, Wrench.

[Wrench]

Hi Tim,

Have you had a chance to take a look at the radio problems that both another member and myself have commented on?

All the best
Wrench

[falcon409]

Hi Tim,
Have you had a chance to take a look at the radio problems that both another member and myself have commented on?
All the best
Wrench
I seem to remember that being address after the initial release about 4 years ago, but I don't remember there being any easy solution. I know some of us who have FSPanel Studio just swapped out some other radios that worked and went on. I also checked flightsim.com and the archives here for a paint kit and the Mohawk appears to be one of the few that Tim designed that didn't have a paint kit released after the initial release of the aircraft.:salute:

[Wrench]

I seem to remember that being address after the initial release about 4 years ago, but I don't remember there being any easy solution. I know some of us who have FSPanel Studio just swapped out some other radios that worked and went on. I also checked flightsim.com and the archives here for a paint kit and the Mohawk appears to be one of the few that Tim designed that didn't have a paint kit released after the initial release of the aircraft.:salute:

Thanks mate...background info was helpful. Is there someone out there who has a file or link to an updated air or mdl file that contains changes that make the radios work? My workaround at the moment is changing aircraft in midflight then changing the radio frequencies then switching back to the OV-1b and carrying on with the flight...not exactly the best solution.

I'm using a Matrox TH2GO so I fly exclusively on a VC and from what I can tell panel editors like FSPanel Studio ( that I don't even have a clue about on how to begin to use ) are more for the 2d panels.

Appreciate any and all help to resolve this issue.

Many thanks, cheers
Wrench

[falcon409]

. . . . . . .I'm using a Matrox TH2GO so I fly exclusively on a VC and from what I can tell panel editors like FSPanel Studio (that I don't even have a clue about on how to begin to use) are more for the 2d panels.
Appreciate any and all help to resolve this issue.

Many thanks, cheers
Wrench
Actually, while the 2d panel is usually what FSPS defaults to when you first open it, it will, if there is a VC, allow you many times to move, re-size, swap-out, re-position or simply delete gauges. It will also let you design Pop-up windows and more. It would be well worth your time to just play around with it a bit. I can tell you from experience that once you get the basics down, and feel comfortable with it. . .it get's extremely addictive.

[Wrench]

Actually, while the 2d panel is usually what FSPS defaults to when you first open it, it will, if there is a VC, allow you many times to move, re-size, swap-out, re-position or simply delete gauges. It will also let you design Pop-up windows and more. It would be well worth your time to just play around with it a bit. I can tell you from experience that once you get the basics down, and feel comfortable with it. . .it get's extremely addictive.

Thanks once again for the info...I downloaded a demo copy of FSPS to give it a go but to cut a long story short I'm afraid that panel design is just not something I'm going to engage in.

What I need and want is for someone who is up on this stuff like Piglet who designed the original planes vc panel to have a look at the VC and update and upload whatever files are necessary to get the radios to work. I hoping that since as you've pointed out this aircraft has been around for about four years or so someone would have taken that on by now.

I am however grateful for your advice thus far.

again, best regards
Wrench

[falcon409]

Age being what it is, I tend to remember things differently after 4 or 5 years so I had another look at the Mohawk (haven't flown it in years really). Because of the way the gauges are setup, there aren't any other gauges that will fit the allotted space. I looked at swapping out several different radio packages, but the way they're arranged in FSPanel Studio, there isn't anything else that fits. So from my viewpoint the only other option is to make a pop-up with new radios that work and use that to set your frequencies. If anyone else has a better solution or knows if there was ever a fix that worked, let's jump in here and get the problem fixed.

[Sieggie]

Which version of Tim's Mohawk are you guys having trouble with? The radios in mine are all default KingAir or Bendix radios and when I click the round tune button they tune in the VC.

Also this aircraft was very difficult to fly according to the real life pilots. The real one is very sensitive also. Someone once told me if you lost an engine under power the plane would flip over and go out of control.

Dave

[falcon409]

Which version of Tim's Mohawk are you guys having trouble with? The radios in mine are all default KingAir or Bendix radios and when I click the round tune button they tune in the VC.
Also this aircraft was very difficult to fly according to the real life pilots. The real one is very sensitive also. Someone once told me if you lost an engine under power the plane would flip over and go out of control.
Dave
This is the only FSX version there is. It also has the default KingAir and Bendix radios and they appear to be clickable (hand icon appears with a +- showing) but it has no effect on the dials.

[Wrench]

Which version of Tim's Mohawk are you guys having trouble with? The radios in mine are all default KingAir or Bendix radios and when I click the round tune button they tune in the VC.

Also this aircraft was very difficult to fly according to the real life pilots. The real one is very sensitive also. Someone once told me if you lost an engine under power the plane would flip over and go out of control.

Dave

Hi Dave,

I'm using the 0V-1b which came with in OV1-pak that Piglet released which I think that was the updated release. Just today I even created a drop down popup menu called radio stack using the default king air radio and while it all comes up perfectly as it should you still can't change the frequencies even in the popup ...so go figure....have I missed something here? there also something I should be changing in the aircraft config as well?

I know its a tough bird to fly but I love it....... but this radio thing is just starting to...well you know

Hope someone can help here.

Many thanks
Wrench

[falcon409]

Which version of Tim's Mohawk are you guys having trouble with? The radios in mine are all default KingAir or Bendix radios and when I click the round tune button they tune in the VC. . . . .Dave
You have a different version somehow. I downloaded this version from the SOH Archives where Tim posted it for release. What I have (radio-wise) does not have an "active" round tune button. The only thing that appears to be active is the frequency window. When you move the cursor to that area it gives you the +- signs but clicking will not adjust the frequencies.

[Wrench]

You have a different version somehow. I downloaded this version from the SOH Archives where Tim posted it for release. What I have (radio-wise) does not have an "active" round tune button. The only thing that appears to be active is the frequency window. When you move the cursor to that area it gives you the +- signs but clicking will not adjust the frequencies.

Same here

Cheers
Wrench

[falcon409]

Well, unless Tim has a fix and can let us know about it, I've got nothing. I did a search for possible remedies posted here in the forums in the past but came up empty. I tried replacing the radios and was successful using the Alphasim C-5 radios, however because of the way they are mapped in the VC there is some overlap from the upper console to the lower console that I haven't figured out yet. The 3D knobs that show on the current radios are part of the model (not the radios) so when you put any other radios in their places, the 3d knobs are still there and look odd because they don't match up with the adjustment knobs on the new ones. I have no clue why the KingAir Radios don't function correctly. The Bendix modules seem to work fine, it's just the KingAir Com and Nav that don't. . .pretty odd.

[Wrench]

Well, unless Tim has a fix and can let us know about it, I've got nothing. I did a search for possible remedies posted here in the forums in the past but came up empty. I tried replacing the radios and was successful using the Alphasim C-5 radios, however because of the way they are mapped in the VC there is some overlap from the upper console to the lower console that I haven't figured out yet. The 3D knobs that show on the current radios are part of the model (not the radios) so when you put any other radios in their places, the 3d knobs are still there and look odd because they don't match up with the adjustment knobs on the new ones. I have no clue why the KingAir Radios don't function correctly. The Bendix modules seem to work fine, it's just the KingAir Com and Nav that don't. . .pretty odd.

Thanks again for all your efforts.....I don't know what else to say or do....other than have you got any ideas on how we can contact Tim 'Piglet' directly to take up this challenge....I'm not even sure he's reading this thread?

Cheers
Wrench

[jim2]

Not sure what an A&P is but I got the nickname when I was in the CDN army reserve many years ago; a bit of a play on my surname....anyway I'm putting the readme and texture files together now and should have the zip ready over the weekend......

Tim; I need your help. I use my VC exclusively with a Matrox TH2Go....two questions....when I click on the + or -within the radio stack I can't get the NAV1 radio to change frequencies..... can you help me here please. A second request if I can ask is there a way that the default GPS can be embedded into that red screen on the right side of the VC panel? so when you click on the GPS button it pops up in that screen...I don't know how to alter panel cfg's or do panel design so I was hoping perhaps you could have a bit of a look at that if it's not too much to ask.

I'm grateful for your work


Best regards

Wrench

I know this an old thread, but I am new here, In my working days I was the Program Director with Grumman Areospace Mohawk program in Stuart FL. and was also looking for a radio fix for the great OV-1 Pack that Tim "Piglet" did. He sure did a wonderful job, and it is much appreciated as it brings back the good old days on the Mohawk program. Long story short, I was able to fix the radio problen using the following, I hope Tim does not mind me posting it:

Fix for OV-1 Mohawk radios not tuning
Go to C:/program files/Microsoft Games/Microsoft Flight Simulator x/SimObjects/Airplanes/OV-1_ folders (B, C & D)/Aircraft (Or what ever path your main FSX folder is in).

Replace radios section of each aircraft cfg file with the following:

[Radios]
// Radio Type = availiable, standby frequency, has glide slope
Audio.1 = 1
Com.1 = 1, 0
Com.2 = 1, 0
Nav.1 = 1, 0, 1
Nav.2 = 1, 0, 0
Adf.1 = 1
Transponder.1 = 1
Marker.1 = 1

Happy Flying

Jim