FSX Douglas C-117D Skytrooper

[harrybasset]

FSX Douglas C-117D Skytrooper released today on FlightSim. Just downloaded it and getting it installed.

[jessie r.]

This things awesome :) I do however need to master the start-up

[Roger]

Thanks for the hu! Downloading now and hoping I'll be able to master the built-in failures:pop4:

[Firekitten]

I had a special moment.... OOOOHHH DOWNLOADING :D gimmie!

[TheGrunt]

Thanks for the HU! Downloading...:wiggle:

[Ferry_vO]

Just a quick flight round Keflavik for some first impressions and screenshots:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/fsx2013-07-2320-16-06-22_zps9696a85b.jpg~original (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/Ferror/media/Flightsim/fsx2013-07-2320-16-06-22_zps9696a85b.jpg.html)

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http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/fsx2013-07-2320-17-31-04_zps09e21dc7.jpg~original (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/Ferror/media/Flightsim/fsx2013-07-2320-17-31-04_zps09e21dc7.jpg.html)

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/fsx2013-07-2320-18-40-21_zps6b51ec74.jpg~original (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/Ferror/media/Flightsim/fsx2013-07-2320-18-40-21_zps6b51ec74.jpg.html)

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/fsx2013-07-2320-19-31-57_zps410c2e1c.jpg~original (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/Ferror/media/Flightsim/fsx2013-07-2320-19-31-57_zps410c2e1c.jpg.html)

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/fsx2013-07-2320-27-31-05_zpsd5d4a26a.jpg~original (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/Ferror/media/Flightsim/fsx2013-07-2320-27-31-05_zpsd5d4a26a.jpg.html)

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/fsx2013-07-2320-31-53-02_zps726755f3.jpg~original (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/Ferror/media/Flightsim/fsx2013-07-2320-31-53-02_zps726755f3.jpg.html)

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[Bruce Thompson]

Thanks for the HU! Yet another terrific aircraft to add to the collection.
Downloaded and a short flight to test and found a wonderful model to the
same high standard as Manfred's C47.

Thanks to all involved.:salute::salute::salute:

[TuFun]

This video I did for Manfred of the early BETA version of the aircraft...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q3kBIu3oDs

Working on revised start-up prop spin suggested by Manfred, you will see the difference in this video. Still on going testing.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rHUsnY6g7w


Painkit

http://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/fslib.php?searchid=12798866

[fxsttcb]

I had a special moment.... OOOOHHH DOWNLOADING :D gimmie!Superlative craft it is...C'mon funny feeling...Don

[TheGrunt]

This is just beautiful :salute:

Just taking this baby ORBX PNW from PAKT to CYPR and enjoying every minute. I prefer pistons over turboprops, so this is even better than Basler BT-67. IMO this is the best "DC-3" for FSX so far.:jump:

And this is just beta release, so who knows what other we may get for this. Now, all the paint shop guys: get to work, please :wavey:

[Matt Wynn]

I had a special moment.... OOOOHHH DOWNLOADING :D gimmie!

yup, that pretty much sums up what i experienced also when i spotted it... :icon_lol:

[CG_1976]

I love the way this is modeled. I even blew up my No.1 taking off from Cork Ire. Watch out for large pothole in Ireland. None less she is a delight and and B#tchier then my Wife lol. Just the way I like my Douglas.

[Matt Wynn]

I love the way this is modeled. I even blew up my No.1 taking off from Cork Ire. Watch out for large pothole in Ireland. None less she is a delight and and B#tchier then my Wife lol. Just the way I like my Douglas.

I blew #1 taking off from Skiathos and #2 somehow while Turning onto finals for emergency.... hell knows how :icon_lol: better send out the salvage and dive teams to go fetch her.... while they work, i'll study the aircraft more (was a textbook ditching though and not too far from the shore!) first time in a long time i've had a laugh at my own stupidity in the Sim :icon_lol:

[StormILM]

Excellent model! Just got done with her and no issues getting the engines started and managing them in flight. The only suggestion I have for the Dev team is a backdated VC, at least in terms of the panel/gauges. Otherwise, this is a classic.

[Firekitten]

You mean that all women won't react the way FK did?????????????????????????


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Hey! C'mon, you all had a moment when you realised this was out....

There is a total Squeeeee moment when you get that radial to bite first time.... *shiver*

Key to a girl's heart... radial engines.


I love the way this is modeled. I even blew up my No.1 taking off from Cork Ire. Watch out for large pothole in Ireland. None less she is a delight and and B#tchier then my Wife lol. Just the way I like my Douglas.


That's not potholes in Cork, that's the bogs... Its why the locals are called Bogtrotters :D they're very 'local'.

And no dissing Ireland! My other half is Irish :D

[FSX68]

So are there any interior passenger view avail?
Gotta see the no smoking sign and fasten seat belt sign light up
from the passengers perspective.

[CG_1976]

"And no dissing Ireland! My other half is Irish"

No dissing intended. I am half Iris descent limerick county wise. It's my Wife, she's Half Cuban blooded born-Irish Tip. county descent lol. With All the Cuban-Irish-Canuk-US blood in my house it's a brawling pub. One of these days I'd love to visit Ireland as a whole. Only been to N.Ireland and Dublin.

[Daveroo]

"And no dissing Ireland! My other half is Irish :D"

everytime i hear that there arent any poisonous snakes in Ireland,it makes me wish i WAS a real world pilot,because id load up modified C5M with a fire retardant type tank,only instead of retardant,id have rounded up all the Diamondback rattlers in my neighborhood and then made a nice long ,live snake drop all over Irelands wilds......BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHA............. :engel016:

[Firekitten]

Eghk no! No snakes... I like the lack of snakes! Hate the blighters.

[dvj]

http://imageshack.us/a/img14/5821/i4jv.jpg

[CG_1976]

Drop them snakes over New Zealand lol. They pride themselves on having nothing deadly lol. Just attach a note Pressie from Aussie brother's lol. Wow dvj, excellent Antarctic capture and feel in your shot.

[johndetrick]

Look for some repaints from me in the next few days.

[Daveroo]

Look for some repaints from me in the next few days.


will they have snakes in them?.......:icon_eek:

[heywooood]

will they have snakes in them?.......:icon_eek:

"..don't need no M'fn snakes on no M'fn plane" - from some horrible film...

on another note - this is a damn fine FSX aircraft, if you haven't already - you should just go get it

[CG_1976]

Better luck going from KSAT San Antonio to Nuevo Laredo MMNL.

[TuFun]

http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2013/07/24/H4uC.jpg

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Thanks Manfred and team for an awesome aircraft and advice!

Nine blades no mag start-up, then hit the mags! Sweet!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSlGgHnk1vo

[TheGrunt]

So are there any interior passenger view avail?
Gotta see the no smoking sign and fasten seat belt sign light up
from the passengers perspective.
I believe there isn't one, but hey, this is just beta so Jahn and Co may add the light for you later :jump:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9718107/Prepar3d/C117.jpg

[Bruce Thompson]

Hi TuFun,
What sound are you using for this aircraft, it sounds better than my DC3 sounds?

[warchild]

What a wonderful Aircraft.. Still havent gotten the start up down right and burned the engine up once ( Pratt & Whitneys?? ) but gods is it sweet.. great FDE as well..

[fxsttcb]

Look for some repaints from me in the next few days.Taking requests?
Knowing that a Marine(Semper Fi!) version is likely to be in your mix, I'd really like to see the '70s MCAS Beaufort bird(#064/9064/39064). I spent quite a few hours in the back of that one.
In Storage, at Davis Monthan, still carrying the Beaufort Livery: http://www.abpic.co.uk/photo/1345659/
Just after I EASed: http://www.cloud9photography.us/Military-Aviation-11/Douglas-C-117-Skytrain/9083225_TXDHfr#!i=2579704487&k=76JK7hP
Those are the only photos I could find depicting the Bicentennial paint job. I'd attempt it myself, but, I KNOW I couldn't do it near as well as you can John. :salute:...Don

[Dumonceau]

Hi TuFun,
What sound are you using for this aircraft, it sounds better than my DC3 sounds?

From the ReadMe in the zip:

"It is available at avsim.com under file name douglas_dc-3_c-47_sounds.zip (22 MB)"

[usafvet]

Personally, I like the Yuma, El Toro and "QF" Hi-viz dayglo orange/red markings.....

[jankees]

Very nice model, and an excellent paintkit too! Thank you, Manfred!

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Belgie/ss7016.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Belgie/ss7016.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Belgie/ss7024.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Belgie/ss7024.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Belgie/ss7018.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Belgie/ss7018.jpg.html)

still need to find those door hinges though...

[Crusader]

Taking requests?
Knowing that a Marine(Semper Fi!) version is likely to be in your mix, I'd really like to see the '70s MCAS Beaufort bird(#064/9064/39064). I spent quite a few hours in the back of that one.
In Storage, at Davis Monthan, still carrying the Beaufort Livery: http://www.abpic.co.uk/photo/1345659/
Just after I EASed: http://www.cloud9photography.us/Military-Aviation-11/Douglas-C-117-Skytrain/9083225_TXDHfr#!i=2579704487&k=76JK7hP
Those are the only photos I could find depicting the Bicentennial paint job. I'd attempt it myself, but, I KNOW I couldn't do it near as well as you can John. :salute:...Don

Hi Don , I certainly would enjoy a "70s MCAS Beaufort bird" . I spent my last two years(68-69) in the Marine Corps at MCAS Beaufort as a 6511-Aviation Ordinance although they sent me to school in Norfolk to work on SATS loaders(forklift looking piece of equipment with a long boom on it and low to the ground to get under the wings of the AC). I was in HMS-32 .

Sorry for the rambling , didn't mean to hijack your thread .

Semper Fi ,:salute:
Rich

[Firekitten]

still need to find those door hinges though...

top of sheet 1 like on the c-47... (when its unflipped) look top right corner, directly above the emergency exit window on the fuselage and across from the prop governor.

[Bruce Thompson]

From the ReadMe in the zip:

"It is available at avsim.com under file name douglas_dc-3_c-47_sounds.zip (22 MB)"



Thank you and sorry for not reading the Read Me.:pop4:

[Dumonceau]

Thank you and sorry for not reading the Read Me.:pop4:

Hehehe, neither did I, but it was mentioned on Avism or nonodes where I downloaded it from.

I never RTFR!! :icon_lol:

[Bill Kestell]

BRAVO ZULU, Manfred, BRAVO ZULU!:salute:

[jankees]

top of sheet 1 like on the c-47

indeed it was, thank you!
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Belgie/ss7042.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Belgie/ss7042.jpg.html)

[gman5250]

Thank you Manfred and team for this beauty. I'll simply reiterate all of the above sentiments. Bravo. :salute:

I've been on another track for a few months and haven't painted any aircraft, but this one is just too good to overlook. Jankees, is there an actual paint kit or are we using the existing textures as a start?

[jankees]

there is a paintkit on flightsim.com

[TuFun]

Thank you Manfred and team for this beauty. I'll simply reiterate all of the above sentiments. Bravo. :salute:

I've been on another track for a few months and haven't painted any aircraft, but this one is just too good to overlook. Jankees, is there an actual paint kit or are we using the existing textures as a start?


Hey "G"... paintkit is over at flightsim.com... search for c11d_paintkit.zip

EDIT: Jan bet me too it! :icon_lol:

[Roger]

Anyone found the carb heat switch?

[TheGrunt]

Anyone found the carb heat switch?


There isn't one, because it is Basler Bt-67 cockpit :jump:

I searced it while myself, and you can toggle it from one of the instrument panel windows where you can use other systems as well.

[Roger]

Cheers!

[Ian Warren]

Drop them snakes over New Zealand lol. They pride themselves on having nothing deadly lol. Just attach a note Pressie from Aussie brother's lol. Wow dvj, excellent Antarctic capture and feel in your shot.
:icon_lol:We do have lethal snakes here in New Zealand :icon_lol:They live a thing called the beehive in Wellington and they get all over country the by plane :icon_lol:

I can honestly see Manfred and his happy Dak team currently busselling around working on the US Navy variant the LC-117D :wavey:


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[jessie r.]

found some cool pics of this thing online

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[srgalahad]

With only 104 airframes the repaint choices are a bit limited, but fortunately a number of birds got picked up by civilian operators. To save others the time, here are a few links for possible interpretation:

The 'usual' search on Airliners.net:
http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?aircraftsearch=Douglas+C-117D+%28DC-3S%29&distinct_entry=true&sort_order=photo_id+desc&page=2&page_limit=15&sid=9549dc93db14f6072d16439b9e9939d5

AirBritain's limited selection:
http://www.abpic.co.uk/search.php?q=Douglas%20C-117D&u=type

A B&W photo of the original civilian operator (Capital Airlines):
http://www.airlinefan.com/airline-photos/1319182/Capital-Airlines/Douglas/C-117/N16012/

A very nice civil grey scheme:
http://www.airteamimages.com/douglas-c-117_N505C_-_123847.html

The prototype in factory colours:
http://www.boeing.com/boeing/companyoffices/gallery/hist083b.page

Lineas Aeros Canedo (Aero Sur) with/without the logo on the fin:
http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6521272&nseq=4
http://www.michaelprophet.com/News_articles/News_articles2010/images_Cochabamba2010/19.jpg

and
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31840736@N08/6702814549
http://flickrhivemind.net/Tags/c117d/Interesting

[HighGround22]

found some cool pics of this thing online

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Love that last, bare-metal jobbie! Looks nice and . . . "grumpy"?

A thing of beauty!

[HighGround22]

.
Jankees:

It's so nice to see that your talented hand is being lent to this beautiful aircraft!

I'm all a-quiver at the prospects.:jump:

[CG_1976]

Yumm, a Yuma MCAS C117 sounds splendid as would a Corpus Christi USN/USMC C117 for training or a fictional US Border Patrol based from the Laredo USBP AVDET Station. There always RW there crying for a BT67 or Twin Otter.

[Roger]

What a brilliant piece of work! Many thanks to Mike and team:applause:

[p3aewguy]

With only 104 airframes the repaint choices are a bit limited, but fortunately a number of birds got picked up by civilian operators. To save others the time, here are a few links for possible interpretation:

The 'usual' search on Airliners.net:
http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?aircraftsearch=Douglas+C-117D+%28DC-3S%29&distinct_entry=true&sort_order=photo_id+desc&page=2&page_limit=15&sid=9549dc93db14f6072d16439b9e9939d5

AirBritain's limited selection:
http://www.abpic.co.uk/search.php?q=Douglas%20C-117D&u=type

A B&W photo of the original civilian operator (Capital Airlines):
http://www.airlinefan.com/airline-photos/1319182/Capital-Airlines/Douglas/C-117/N16012/

A very nice civil grey scheme:
http://www.airteamimages.com/douglas-c-117_N505C_-_123847.html

The prototype in factory colours:
http://www.boeing.com/boeing/companyoffices/gallery/hist083b.page

Lineas Aeros Canedo (Aero Sur) with/without the logo on the fin:
http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6521272&nseq=4
http://www.michaelprophet.com/News_articles/News_articles2010/images_Cochabamba2010/19.jpg

and
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31840736@N08/6702814549
http://flickrhivemind.net/Tags/c117d/Interesting

I would recommend Steve Ginter's Naval Fighters series book on the C-117D. It's the newest one in the series. It covers all the airframes and has multiple pictures of most of them. There were only 104 airframes, but they were assigned and rotated all over the Navy and Marine Corps.

Dave

[gman5250]

there is a paintkit on flightsim.com

Found the paintkit. Here's the first WIP. Basic skin is done...I'll add some oil staining and heat bluing etc. This is a basic clean metal skin for re-painters to use as base.

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[jankees]

Looks good!
Meanwhile, I've visited the Marines:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/ss7048.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/ss7048.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/ss7060.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/ss7060.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/ss7062.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/ss7062.jpg.html)

[expat]

Absolutely top end freeware - of course - from Manfred & Co and every bit as satisfying to fly as the Connies. Congratulations.

[Bjoern]

With only 104 airframes the repaint choices are a bit limited, but fortunately a number of birds got picked up by civilian operators.

Wikipedia says that Capital Airlines used to operate some back in the 50s.

The C-117 was a commercial dud though (at least in the continental US), as its operating costs were higher than that of a regular DC-3/C-47 and it was inferior to the then brand new Convairs.

[yankeeromeo]

any chances to get some Cargo repaints for this beatifull AC:ques:
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[skyhawka4m]

http://modelingmadness.com/review/viet/us/usn/attard117c.jpg

[skyhawka4m]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JVug92SDT48/T3hfnO44h4I/AAAAAAAALCM/DbM4osYaKqM/s1600/C-117D+Skytrain+%2528R4D-8%2529+39104.jpg

[jankees]

are you trying to tell us something, skyhawk?

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/ss7086.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/ss7086.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/ss7089.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/ss7089.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/ss7097.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/ss7097.jpg.html)

still wip, mind you, but this one is done I think:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/ss7103.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/ss7103.jpg.html)

I hope to upload later today or tomorrow

[stovall]

Jan, you are the master. One sees these kind of repaints and if you don't have the C-117, you go find it for download. Definitely will be downloading these once they are available. Much appreciated. :salute:

[johndetrick]

I've got the USN Naples, USMC Cherry Point, HQMC, Iwakuni and the Super 3 prototype paints covered and I will upload in a day or so as time permits

[FSX68]

I just knew and appreciate when it would be just a few nano-seconds when military repaints would be popping out the door. :applause::icon_lol:

As far as the old $17 was concerned I heard many a Marine Mech say:

Semper-Fixit!!!

[johndetrick]

I was one of those guys in 78 and 79 with H&MS-14 at Cherry Point.

[fxsttcb]

Look at all of those WIPs! :applause: Man, am I glad that I went with the 512GB SSD. lol! ...Don

[delta_lima]

I'm probably missing something here .... but I'm wondering why the VC appears to be the one off the BT-67 and/or a modified turboprop unit?

Wouldn't the one Jahn did for his other C-47 models be closer to what this radial-engine model should have?

Sorry if a dumb question - away on business travel so haven't installed - maybe this is explained somewhere ....

thanks - looks great, for sure!!!

DL

[paiken]

Taken from the description @ Flightsim.com..... "The package includes a VC adapted from the Basler BT-67."

[johndetrick]

The decision was made to utilize a derivative of the Basler VC. I have been promised that a V2 with a cockpit closer to an authentic C-117 will be released at some point in the future.

[Dain Arns]

Yup. "Version 1 Beta"... :kilroy: ;)

I like this more modern VC anyway, since I'm using the "Super DC-3" to haul stuff to back country strips in my virtual world.
I think I'll hang onto it, even after they upgrade. Or I guess it would be downgrade. :icon_lol:

[TheGrunt]

It is great to get authentic cockpit later on, but I also like that we have this "modern version" with all the bells and whistles as an option. It suits fine for IFR flying and represents nicely some fictional C-117 with modernized cockpit and avionics.

[delta_lima]

Thanks. I knew the "what" - I didn't understand the "why". Beta - now I understand - makes sense. I suppose for accuracy/those-of-us-who-prefer-steam, one could retrofit the stock C-47 VC?

Cheers,

DL

[jankees]

well, the first one is now on OZx, give it a try and let me know what you think?
Both the Marines aircraft still need one small thing to be changed, hopefully tomorrow...

[HighGround22]

well, the first one is now on OZx, give it a try and let me know what you think . . .

Marvelous! As usual.

Many thanks for this, Jan Kees.

[Wings of Gold]

Wonderful model. Many thanks! My log book confirms about 60 hours in R4D-8's.
While awaiting the prototypically correct VC, I changed the VC to use the default DC-3's. However, now the props don't turn! Do I need to add something to the replacement (default DC-3) panel.cfg?
Anyone understand what the issue is?

Bill

[StormILM]

Wonderful model. Many thanks! My log book confirms about 60 hours in R4D-8's.
While awaiting the prototypically correct VC, I changed the VC to use the default DC-3's. However, now the props don't turn! Do I need to add something to the replacement (default DC-3) panel.cfg?
Anyone understand what the issue is?

Bill

I tried the same with the same results. My guess is that there is some hard coding somewhere in the model that prevents the VC switch?

[PRB]

Just downloaded and installed this one, and took her for a spin around Whidbey Island. Simply fantastic. And the sound set by Gary Jones are going into all my DC-3s immediately. There's an impressive base component that the sub-woofer does nicely!

[gman5250]

Update on the WIP photoreal models. First one blank aluminum polished. The second, two tone base paint. I'm working on adding the details to make them more "grumpy", oil, rust etc. Working around the cowl flaps now adding bluing, oil and general wear. This is an awesome platform and will get all the TLC a model of this caliber deserves.
I'll have it ready in a day or two.


I may rework the bumps...don't know yet. The photos I see show a lot of metal stress, it always looks great to emphasize those areas.

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[warchild]

Where did you find the P-61E???

[gman5250]

Where did you find the P-61E???

Man, I wish it was. In those shots it almost could pass for the P-61.
It's Uncle Milton's FSX A-26 Invader. I did a bunch of skins and an upgraded paint kit for it a while back. All those skins should still be on the site here. Same for the D-18.
Amazing...these are all freeware aircraft and easily as good or better than many pay ware.

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[johndetrick]

Just uploaded to here and flightsim.com some repaints for this bird.

[warchild]

Man, I wish it was. In those shots it almost could pass for the P-61.
It's Uncle Milton's FSX A-26 Invader. I did a bunch of skins and an upgraded paint kit for it a while back. All those skins should still be on the site here. Same for the D-18.
Amazing...these are all freeware aircraft and easily as good or better than many pay ware.



heh.. had me fooled, and rob and i built the p-61.. I'm really sorry its never been finished.. Cant tell you how that makes me feel.. anyway. love your C-117 paints, they look awesome, and that A-26 looks better than it ever has.. :)
Pam

[gman5250]

heh.. had me fooled, and rob and i built the p-61.. I'm really sorry its never been finished.. Cant tell you how that makes me feel.. anyway. love your C-117 paints, they look awesome, and that A-26 looks better than it ever has.. :)
Pam

Glad you like the work...thank you.
I got a feeling this bird is going to get the same treatment I gave the Invader. I'll finish the basic, then follow up with a high detail version. I'm leaning more and more towards enhancing the bumps.

Unfinished work...yep, I have a keen eye towards Milton's F7F. I'd love to take that one FSX native and really do the model justice. The lineup of the A-26, F7F and the P-61 would be pretty inspiring.

[skyhawka4m]

Glad you like the work...thank you.
I got a feeling this bird is going to get the same treatment I gave the Invader. I'll finish the basic, then follow up with a high detail version. I'm leaning more and more towards enhancing the bumps.

Unfinished work...yep, I have a keen eye towards Milton's F7F. I'd love to take that one FSX native and really do the model justice. The lineup of the A-26, F7F and the P-61 would be pretty inspiring.


nice work sir!! Looking forward to your efforts! :salute:

[ce_zeta]

Amazing bird!:applause:

[dougal]

What a truly GREAT piece of work. Many thanks to those involved in its creation.

After seeing the fantastic lights for this bird, I'll never again believe what some payware devs have said about it not being posible to create realistic looking lights. These are stunning!!!

[yankeeromeo]

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Belgie/ss7016.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Belgie/ss7016.jpg.html)



hello Jankees,

any chance to get this repaint or any Cargo one ?
Thanks in advance.
:icon29::icon29:

[jankees]

sure, you can find it here (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=user_activity&search_app=downloads&mid=750), together with all the USMC paints.

That includes this one:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/ss7126.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/ss7126.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/ss7131.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/ss7131.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/ss7138.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/ss7138.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/ss7140.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/ss7140.jpg.html)

give them a try, and if you like them, do post a screenie please?

[yankeeromeo]

yo, thanks a lot sure i will post:salute:
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[wallyboard]

Fantastic piece of work this plane. Sure to get lots of hours!

[dvj]

sure, you can find it here (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=user_activity&search_app=downloads&mid=750), together with all the USMC paints.

That includes this one:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/ss7126.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/ss7126.jpg.html)






give them a try, and if you like them, do post a screenie please?

These are great paints, but I could not help but notice that the tire textures were missing unless all black was the intent.

d

[gman5250]

These two are almost ready. Just some final detailing here and there then ya'll can go flyin'.

The natural skin version uses a bit higher reflection global map than the two tone. The tires do have texture, they just don't show due to the general shading in the photos. No worries... Jankees and mine both have appropriate tires.


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[jankees]

These are great paints, but I could not help but notice that the tire textures were missing unless all black was the intent.

d


ooops, no, it was not...do you want an update?

I like that natural metal, maybe give a bit more depth with the spec alpha?

[gman5250]

ooops, no, it was not...do you want an update?

I like that natural metal, maybe give a bit more depth with the spec alpha?

I originally had a spec alpha in it but thought it might be a bit too shiny for a "grumpy" old airplane. I have been experimenting with different combinations of spec color and alpha for the aluminum skin.
I'll put it back in and post a couple shots...see what you think.

[dvj]

ooops, no, it was not...do you want an update?



I'm ok with them.

[HighGround22]

These two are almost ready. Just some final detailing here and there then ya'll can go flyin'. . . .

Lookin' forward to them, GMan! Love the staining and blueing!

And it's nice to know you're strongly contemplating the bumps.

[gman5250]

I like that natural metal, maybe give a bit more depth with the spec alpha?

I turned up the volume on the alpha and spec alphas. Here's the deeper polish version. I'll just upload all four versions. Two with the "grumpy" service aircraft appearance, and two with the restoration deep metal look. I already like this bird...a lot.

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[TuFun]

I turned up the volume on the alpha and spec alphas. Here's the deeper polish version. I'll just upload all four versions. Two with the "grumpy" service aircraft appearance, and two with the restoration deep metal look. I already like this bird...a lot.



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Hey "G"... I see you did your metal magic on her... fantastic!!!

[jankees]

oh yes, that looks just great

[rvn1968]

Flew from Chulai to Danang in C-117 called the Hummer belonging to H&MS-13 while rotating back to the states. Later to find out (2 years ago) it crashed into a mountain sometime in 1969, Killing everyone on board. Back in the early 80's happened to drive by sequia air field near porterville and they had about 10 of them there. I guess phasing them out. Didn't see the Hummer, and I wondered why. My first reply to a thread. Nice to belong to SOH. Great Airplane!

[CG_1976]

"I guess phasing them out"

Not at all. There with the US State Dept and Diplomatic Security Service and USMC. All protect US assets oversea's like embassies. There is one known in Spain and another somewhere in Italy. this C117 has a very valuable asset that not even a Herc can't match in quick Tactical SAR.

[jankees]

One final paint before I go on holiday: C-117D N306SF (cn 43393) Skyfreighters, 1985-1995. The aircraft was delivered to the USAAF as C-47A-30-DL, 42-23758 with C/N 9620. To the USN as R4D-5 BuNo 12437 then rebuilt to R4D-8. Became C-117D when designations standardized in 1962. Other civil registrations include N8538R and N44GH. It served with Blue Angels 1953-55.

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/ss7168.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/ss7168.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/ss7169.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/ss7169.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/ss7172.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/ss7172.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/ss7178.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/ss7178.jpg.html)

Sweden, here I come!

[CG_1976]

Some wonderful paints. Any painter want to try a Retro Fictional USCG bird based Corpus Christi Sector?

[stansdds]

These two are almost ready. Just some final detailing here and there then ya'll can go flyin'.

The natural skin version uses a bit higher reflection global map than the two tone. The tires do have texture, they just don't show due to the general shading in the photos. No worries... Jankees and mine both have appropriate tires.


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Now that's what I'm talkin' about! Super 3's in civilian cargo service, not polished, they get washed when it rains, they get worked hard and have character. :applause::applause::applause:

[b24_witchcraft]

Really nice model by Manfred Jahn and team!!
Also just want to say thanks for all the great repaints so far too - look forward to more masterpieces! :icon29::icon29::icon29::icon29::medals::medals::a pplause::applause::applause::applause:

I'd still really like to see the '70s MCAS Beaufort bird too (#064/9064/39064).
Links to pics posted earlier - http://www.abpic.co.uk/photo/1345659/
http://www.cloud9photography.us/Mili...4487&k=76JK7hP (http://www.cloud9photography.us/Military-Aviation-11/Douglas-C-117-Skytrain/9083225_TXDHfr#%21i=2579704487&k=76JK7hP)

[Sundog]

Thanks for all of the repaints everyone. Enjoy your vacation Jankees.

[Warhawk1130]

very sweet aircraft...thank you!

[gman5250]

I've finished all four versions. Weathered aluminum and polished with light wear, also weathered two tone and restoration with light wear. All four are highly detailed blanks for re-painters to use as foundations for their custom paints. Of course...they look pretty good as they are...just add tail numbers.
All four versions are depicted as working aircraft with appropriate exhaust and oil stains. I'm not a big fan of trailer queens.

I'll have these loaded up onto the site here tomorrow...this is a very fine model to work with and fly. If this is a beta, I'll can't wait to see the final.
Enjoy ladies and gents and happy flying.
G

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[AJ-2P]

Possible repaint subject. A very nice looking C117 used for VIP transport in Taiwan.

[Warhawk1130]

I've finished all four versions. Weathered aluminum and polished with light wear, also weathered two tone and restoration with light wear. All four are highly detailed blanks for re-painters to use as foundations for their custom paints. Of course...they look pretty good as they are...just add tail numbers.
All four versions are depicted as working aircraft with appropriate exhaust and oil stains. I'm not a big fan of trailer queens.

I'll have these loaded up onto the site here tomorrow...this is a very fine model to work with and fly. If this is a beta, I'll can't wait to see the final.
Enjoy ladies and gents and happy flying.
G

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Thank you very much for these in advance...that is very gracious of you, Sir. you made my day.

[stansdds]

Yes, thank you! :applause:

[gman5250]

I've uploaded my four blank skins to the site. They are located in FSX skins, sort by date created descending to find them easily. I'll be happy to hearing your feedback, input and suggestions on these skins.

Thanks for your kind comments and happy flying...this one's a real gem.

[jessie r.]

Are they avaliable now? I can't find them.

[Warhawk1130]

Are they avaliable now? I can't find them.

Rani has to look at them and approve them before they are available.

[gman5250]

Are they avaliable now? I can't find them.

Navigation: Look in Add-Ons Library, Flight Simulator X Add-Ons, FSX Skins.
Use the sort menu and select Sort by Date, descending. That should get you there.

They are loaded and awaiting approval.

[baernhard]

Completely fictitious ...

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Available soon here and at Flightsim.com.

Bernhard

[ce_zeta]

Thanks for the repaints!!!!

[Dave22]

Terrific Securite Civile Skin by Bernhard.

[FlightOntario]

Millardair livery!

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Millardair/Douglas-C-117D-%28DC-3S%29/1664498/L/&sid=2c80548783131b42c20dc5db25af6cfe

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Millardair/Douglas-C-117D-%28DC-3S%29/1170046/L/&sid=2c80548783131b42c20dc5db25af6cfe

Tons more on airliners!

[Emile]

Hello,
I only use 2D panels, when I install my 2D panel the propellers do not "run", I can start the engines, I have start smoke, the aircraft flies... with the original panel the propellers are OK.
Does someone known a working 2D panel with this aircraft?
Thanks in advance

[boz]

Hi Emile,

Yes, I've adapted Maam Sim's R4D4 2d pilot and co-pilot panels without any problems at all.

Boz

[Hanimichal]

I like WW2 luftwaffe style

http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2013/07/29/bFqNC.jpg

http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2013/07/29/IK2EH.jpg

[Sundog]

As far as fictional paint schemes go, that one is really cool looking. Nice work Hanimichal.

[skyhawka4m]

These skins are awesome GMAN.......I have one question. On the later aircraft the lower fuselage was light gray instead of the bare metal....is there any ay we could get a version with light gray lower sides, engine cowlings, and wings. It does appear that there are bare metal areas that would be covering service areas of the engine.


One I would like to do myself here....

http://www.vaq34.com/junk/12431%20C-117D%20NADC%2019730320.jpg

[skyhawka4m]

here's one that shows the gray to better effect...

http://www.vaq34.com/junk/12420%20C-117D%20H&MS-31%2019750523.jpg

[skyhawka4m]

http://www.vaq34.com/junk/12437%20C-117D%20Yuma%20197908XX.jpg

[johndetrick]

Have a look at my USMC H&MS 14, SOES and IWAKUNI paints. they have the gray bottoms and wings.

[gman5250]

These skins are awesome GMAN.......I have one question. On the later aircraft the lower fuselage was light gray instead of the bare metal....is there any ay we could get a version with light gray lower sides, engine cowlings, and wings. It does appear that there are bare metal areas that would be covering service areas of the engine.


Thanks for the atta boy.

Sure I can do the white on gray....you want clean or dirty?

[skyhawka4m]

Thanks for the atta boy.

Sure I can do the white on gray....you want clean or dirty?



hmmm.....BOTH!!!1 LOL! :salute:

[Sundog]

Did anyone notice that the Douglas Super DC-3 Demonstrator is part of a brief clip in the opening sequence of the TV show Burn Notice? I just noticed it.

[jessie r.]

I just looked it up it's N32TN of Tmf Aircraft Inc. They run a bahamian charter outta Opa Locka with it.

[gman5250]

hmmm.....BOTH!!!1 LOL! :salute:

You're killin' me. LOL :icon_lol:

How's this for the dirty bird?

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Basic Clean Gray and White with silver props.

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[Ranger75]

Thanks for the two-tone 'base paints' Gman! C-FALL is a 'simple' work in progress using your 'polished' one and 'weathered' specs. Your basic clean grey and white looks good!

[yankeeromeo]

Thanks for the two-tone 'base paints' Gman! C-FALL is a 'simple' work in progress using your 'polished' one and 'weathered' specs. Your basic clean grey and white looks good!
mouse ready, :applause::applause::salute:
:icon29:

[wtudor]

I have submitted new FSX skins for a Capital Airlines Super DC-3. I used Gordon Madison's excellent new restored metal textures as the base textures. Enjoy.

Wayne

[pbearsailor]

Yes!!

Thanks Wayne. :medals:

steve

[Hanimichal]

Bare metal ...

http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2013/07/30/OzBRG.jpg

[Ranger75]

Reality XP FLT, FLN, GNS530 and GNS430 fit and perform reasonably well in this 'interim' panel. The Garmins can only be programmed and changed etc. in a popup screen however. Will include the modified 'panel.cfg' and RXP '.ini' files with the C-FALL repaint when it is completed.

[IFlySWA]

Thank you very much for the 'Capital Airlines' repaint Wayne. :wavey:

Brian

[Bill Kestell]

Love this bird. Flew her into Oshkosh two nights before EAA started. Flys like a dream, doesn't she?

The only thing I noticed was that my ADF gauge is goofy. The face is not centered in the instrument case which causes the needles to appear off center. I haven't tried to fix this with my FS panel studio ... just wondered if anyone else noticed this.

[HighGround22]

Thanks for the two-tone 'base paints' Gman! C-FALL is a 'simple' work in progress using your 'polished' one and 'weathered' specs. Your basic clean grey and white looks good!

Lookin' forward to your C-FALL, Ranger! Very nice, indeed.

[Sundog]

I just looked it up it's N32TN of Tmf Aircraft Inc. They run a bahamian charter outta Opa Locka with it. Oh cool, thanks! Now I have some real flights to make with it. :)

[gman5250]

I've loaded the two white on gray files onto the site. These are the same as the previous files, but done in a low gloss military finish. There are two versions, one clean with minimal wear and the other with stains, rust and weathering. No paint chips, I'll leave that to the re-painters.

I've reworked the bellyband stripe as per the photos posted by Skyhawka4m. These should make a good platform for all military paints.

Enjoy...G

[skyhawka4m]

I've loaded the two white on gray files onto the site. These are the same as the previous files, but done in a low gloss military finish. There are two versions, one clean with minimal wear and the other with stains, rust and weathering. No paint chips, I'll leave that to the re-painters.

I've reworked the bellyband stripe as per the photos posted by Skyhawka4m. These should make a good platform for all military paints.

Enjoy...G


they look prefect sir!!

[gman5250]

they look prefect sir!!

copy that...:salute:

[TARPSBird]

Gman, thanks for doing the white-over-gray blanks. :salute: That's how I remember most of the Navy C-117D's in the 60's and 70's.

[Bjoern]

I have submitted new FSX skins for a Capital Airlines Super DC-3.

It was only a matter of time till that one popped up. :icon_lol:


A (fictional) Provincetown-Boston paint might go well with that one and especially the VC, considering that they flew them well into the 1980s. Just thinking out loud though.

[baernhard]

Two versions: new and 30 years later.
Thanks to Gman for the perfect reworked Paintkit :salute:.

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Available soon.

Bernhard

[johndetrick]

The one and only example the USAF bought, soon transferred to the USN.

[gman5250]

Hanimichal...man, I love that bare metal Luftwaffe you did.

I put up two basic gray blanks...very low gloss for general paints. One clean and one weathered. That should cover the spread.

Repainters, let me know if you need something specialized. I'll see what I can do.

Paint like the wind....LOL :applause:

[yankeeromeo]

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Bernhard

excellent repaints, Thanks Bernhard:salute:
:icon29::guinness:

[yankeeromeo]

Hello FOlks,

thank you all for your excellent repaints and if i can, any fun and colorfull Cargo livery on the way ?
:guinness::guinness::icon29:

[jankees]

All I brought was a really old laptop, so the screenies aren't that good, and it is not really a cargoplane either, but it has some nice colors...

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq555.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq555.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq556.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq556.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq560.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq560.jpg.html)

[ce_zeta]

Great repaint Jankees.

Only one comment, you write AERA and is AEREA.

[jankees]

oooops...

[gman5250]

I stumbled across this page.....I didn't think there were any high polish aircraft remaining in service. Guess I was wrong.

http://www.michaelprophet.com/LAC.html

[jankees]

ah yes, that one was on my todo list as well, but feel free...

as for shiny, how's this?
http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/4/0/8/2229804.jpg
and still in service too I believe

[warchild]

I stumbled across this page.....I didn't think there were any high polish aircraft remaining in service. Guess I was wrong.

http://www.michaelprophet.com/LAC.html

Incredible page.. thank you..
Those planes look fantastic ( and their crews look very proud of them. says a lot ). I'm still hoping someone builds a commando..

[Firekitten]

Lots of 3s and 46s in South America... those birds still work hard.

[gman5250]

ah yes, that one was on my todo list as well, but feel free...

I'll do the shiny skin if you want to do the paint Jan...

[jankees]

sure, no problem. Give me some time...

[gman5250]

Some basic screens of the blank skin I've created for the Lineas Aereas Canedo restoration. Jan will be doing the detail work.



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[Ranger75]

Time to haul freight! Air 500 C-FALL arriving soon in the library. Based on Gman's clean white and grey with a tailplane commandeered from the clean grey one.

[Mach3DS]

Gman, I really love your bare metal textures. Way to go!

[gman5250]

Gman, I really love your bare metal textures. Way to go!

Thank you sir. :salute:

I keep picking away at them. They always seem to improve a bit with every project. The Lineas Aereas Canedo paint should be a really gorgeous airplane.

[wallyboard]

Time to haul freight! Air 500 C-FALL arriving soon in the library. Based on Gman's clean white and grey with a tailplane commandeered from the clean grey one.


Perfect for the NWT. Thanks in advance.

[ryanbatc]

This is a sweet aircraft.... and freeware! Wow!

And everyone your paints are awesome... I think I downloaded all of them. I really like the dingy and dirty blue air force paint, and the clean half alum / half white by gman... awesome! I will be also downloading your metal paints.

I'll probably do the RXP gns mods too.

So far I also noticed the RMI bug (being off center) and also their stock Garmin appears to not have standby entries in the VC. At the moment it tunes the active frequency - it should tune the frequency highlighted in teal, then the user swaps that to active.

[jankees]

OK, one spelling error less:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq561.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq561.jpg.html)

and work in progress:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq570.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq570.jpg.html)

[HighGround22]

.
Ranger: Many thanks for C-FALL; I'll be putting that to much use in the Orbx's Yukon / Northern BC !!

GMan: Thanks most deeply for making so much of all this possible!

[jankees]

a bit more work on the Canedo aircraft:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq593.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq593.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq589.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq589.jpg.html)

I have received the metal textures from G, so on to the home stretch...

[lazarus]

What a lovely model of my favorite Dak. 390 hrs and change PIC on the super 3, I love that machine, best out of all the 3's. Fantastic paints John, Jankees and every one! Many thanks

[gman5250]

WIP of the Navy Chuting Stars Super 3. If anyone has additional shots...i.e. wing shots, I'd appreciate those. I've only got Wings Palette and a small side photo to work from. I have no wing details.
This would have been a very well maintained airplane, so I've made it super clean...very little wear and oil. I'm assuming she was detailed before every performance.
All input is appreciated.


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[TARPSBird]

Gman, you may have already seen these pics of the Chuting Stars plane. Blue paint changes shade depending on the sky in the pics. Yellow looks to be a little different from what you have, maybe a RGB number around 250/192/68 or so. "US NAVY" on wings tapers to smaller letters toward the wing tips. I don't even know how to do that in Paint Shop Pro. :icon_lol:

[gman5250]

A few tweaks on color and details...the wings are a guess based on Wings Palette side shot. Still looking for more photos.
This one is close to being ready...

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[TARPSBird]

Holy mackerel, that looks beautiful! Please tell me how you tapered the "US NAVY" lettering on the wings.

[gman5250]

Holy mackerel, that looks beautiful! Please tell me how you tapered the "US NAVY" lettering on the wings.

Not sure in Paint Shop Pro. I don't have that one.

In Photoshop or Image Ready select the area with a mask, hit the V key and use the nodes to transform. If you select the node while holding the control key you can do the perspective shift.

[TARPSBird]

Awright! Now I know how to use the "Deform" tool in Paint Shop Pro 7! :wiggle:

[Dain Arns]

A few tweaks on color and details...the wings are a guess based on Wings Palette side shot. Still looking for more photos.
This one is close to being ready...

Looks like you have it right.
I would think it is really close to what the Blue Angels use, since it appeared to be a similar paint job....

[gman5250]

Awright! Now I know how to use the "Deform" tool in Paint Shop Pro 7! :wiggle:

The only deformed tool I know how to use is the one between my ears.

[baernhard]

Want someone make an excursion into the desert ?

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[gman5250]

I think I'm ready to upload the Chuting Stars skin. I changed my mind after looking at the progress shot and added a bit of wear and tear. It looks more at home with a few warts.

Final shots.


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[TuFun]

I think I'm ready to upload the Chuting Stars skin. I changed my mind after looking at the progress shot and added a bit of wear and tear. It looks more at home with a few warts.

Final shots.






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Wow "G"

[gman5250]

Wow "G"

Better warm up the video recorder TF...:jump:

[TARPSBird]

Wow, the colors came out great. The blue gives a good suggestion of sky reflection without being too light. Super job Gman! :salute:

[gman5250]

The file is up on the site, FSX skins, sort date descending. :birthday2

[b24_witchcraft]

Looks great - thanks for sharing it with us! :applause::applause::applause::icon29::icon29::ico n29::icon29:

[FSX68]

Looks nice. Guess that one is for real.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kemon01/6988685737/

[TuFun]

Better warm up the video recorder TF...:jump:

Very much looking forward too "G"!!!

[jankees]

fantastic work on the chute, G!

I just hope you like this one too:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq629.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq629.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq631.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq631.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq632.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq632.jpg.html)

and then there is this one too:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq641.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq641.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq640.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq640.jpg.html)

almost done...

[Jumpzero]

Hi,


So far I also noticed the RMI bug (being off center) and also their stock Garmin appears to not have standby entries in the VC. At the moment it tunes the active frequency - it should tune the frequency highlighted in teal, then the user swaps that to active.

that should be easy to fix: The radios must be defined in the AIRCRAFT.CFG as having standby, so if you change that section in the AIRCRAFT.CFG as follows, it should work:



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


I'll look into the RMI bug as well...

Cheers,

Hansi

[TuFun]

This plane is a looker... fantastic work "G"!!! I just reinstalled FSX yesterday and behind on some video work, but will defiantly do a video!

http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2013/08/04/QzSns.jpg

http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2013/08/04/pSaP.jpg

http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2013/08/04/cjDTN.jpg

[HighGround22]

fantastic work on the chute, G!

I just hope you like this one too:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq629.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq629.jpg.html)

almost done...

Yowsah!

[beana51]

Thank You for "CHUTE" Beautiful work...great job..Sincerely Vin!!

[fsxar177]

What a fantastic thread, release, and paint-work on this model! Big thanks to all!

- Joseph

[gman5250]

What a fantastic thread, release, and paint-work on this model! Big thanks to all!

- Joseph

Hey, you're gettin' your butt kicked on the other thread...better duck. lol

Glad you like the skins. Jan is almost done with the LAC model. You aint seen nuttin' yet. I did the basic skin based on the high def photos. The real plane is perfection, the model is one of the prettiest I've seen either freeware or payware.
Thanks for the post Joseph.

[gman5250]

This plane is a looker... fantastic work "G"!!! I just reinstalled FSX yesterday and behind on some video work, but will defiantly do a video!

I kind of did this one for fun while Jan finished up the LAC. I want to see one of your classic videos with these two in formation. I'm still laughing my a*se off with that jeep flying off the end of the runway at Tipella. Only you Ted...what a wild man. :icon_lol:

[gman5250]

fantastic work on the chute, G! I just hope you like this one too:

LAC is going to be one of my favorites. There's something I liked about the photos and the story they told about the restoration. Thanks for the atta boy Jan.

[TuFun]

I kind of did this one for fun while Jan finished up the LAC. I want to see one of your classic videos with these two in formation. I'm still laughing my a*se off with that jeep flying off the end of the runway at Tipella. Only you Ted...what a wild man. :icon_lol:



I will await for Jan's LAC to be uploaded.

LAC CP-2421 startup/taxi video...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7m8wzJJ6sI

[yankeeromeo]

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq631.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq631.jpg.html)


Excellento, gracias mucho:applause:
:guinness::icon29:

[fsxar177]

Hey, you're gettin' your butt kicked on the other thread...better duck. lol

Glad you like the skins. Jan is almost done with the LAC model. You aint seen nuttin' yet. I did the basic skin based on the high def photos. The real plane is perfection, the model is one of the prettiest I've seen either freeware or payware.
Thanks for the post Joseph.


Well, I was pretty much mis-read there. That's okay, I can take it. I have no reservations toward anyone in the thread!

Will anxiously look forward to what's next! Carry on!

- Joseph

[jankees]

I will await for Jan's LAC to be uploaded.

LAC CP-2421 startup/taxi video...




excellent video, which also gave me a first glimpse of the wings, with a registration on top.....so back to the drawing board...

edit: so now we have the registration and airline ame on the wngs too:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq660.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq660.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq658.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq658.jpg.html)
but I did something wrong with the metal textures (sorry, G!!) so here we go again....

Good news too, the Colombian aircraft is done, now with roundels on the wings and the FAC logo on the nose (took me while to figure out what that logo was..):
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq654.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq654.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq655.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq655.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq648.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq648.jpg.html)

and can be downloaded here (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/3950-manfred-jahns-douglas-c-117d-fuerza-aerea-colombiana-1632/).
Interesting history, this one: Originally C-47 c/n 10020, it was rebuilt as c/n 43360 R4D-8 with the US Navy as BuNo 39070, and later flew in civilian life as N4458H and N34AH. It was sold to Colombia in 1988 and flew with the FAC at least until 1997. It was later impounded by the DEA for drug running apparently (any one know more about this??) and sold to Classic Air of Las Vegas. It is currently in Arizona I believe, as N34AH, but I am not sure of its current status. Anybody know this?

[huub vink]

Absolutely stunning work guys!

Huub

[gman5250]

Hey Jan...what was the glitch with the metal textures...? Maybe I can help.

Have you found the alpha for the rudder and ailerons? I can't find the buggers. Must be dain bramage.

[gman5250]

Well, I was pretty much mis-read there. That's okay, I can take it. I have no reservations toward anyone in the thread!

Will anxiously look forward to what's next! Carry on!

- Joseph

I know...I'm pretty much bullet proof. I got bigger issues in the world to take on, don't let much ruffle me here. There will be more skins along this vein coming. The C-117 is very limited for available skins without doing fictional, but the C-47 would be a different story.

[gman5250]

Ted...you are definitely the man. The video is awesome and much appreciated.

[FSX68]

OK Gman, Jankees, et. al., one of you repaint these?

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[jankees]

Hey Jan...what was the glitch with the metal textures...? Maybe I can help.

Have you found the alpha for the rudder and ailerons? I can't find the buggers. Must be dain bramage.

dain bramage? this is not good...

There were still de-icing boots in the spec and alpha, but these have all gone now.
Compare this to the beginning of the video posted earlier:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq679.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq679.jpg.html)

I've uploaded the paint, you can now find it on OZx (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/3952-manfred-jahns-douglas-c-117d-lineas-aereas-canedo-rp2421/), so give it a go and let me know what you think?

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq682.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq682.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq688.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq688.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq692.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq692.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq694.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq694.jpg.html)

[gman5250]

dain bramage? this is not good...

There were still de-icing boots in the spec and alpha, but these have all gone now.

I've uploaded the paint, you can now find it on OZx (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/3952-manfred-jahns-douglas-c-117d-lineas-aereas-canedo-rp2421/), so give it a go and let me know what you think?



I think she's beautiful. I'll go back and take another look at those base skin files and make the changes. Just between you and me, I started my own version early on. If I overlay your file on top of mine, they are almost identical. Great minds and all that....

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G

[gman5250]

OK Gman, Jankees, et. al., one of you repaint these?

I was wondering when someone would ask that question...:banghead:.

Back when I was painting real drag boats and hot rods I did a few big offshore racers in similar graphics. I would spend a few hundred hours on the work, then the guy with the checkbook would go out and wad the thing up first time in the water. I loved those guys...deep pockets and no common sense. lol

[jankees]

OK, let's do something else:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq702.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq702.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq704.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq704.jpg.html)

oooops
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq714.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq714.jpg.html)

luckily nobody was hurt...

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq718.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq718.jpg.html)

[Jumpzero]

Ok, I checked why the RMI is not displaying correctly: The compass rose
bitmap has been enlarged but that messed up the whole gauge. There is
another problem with the background bitmap of that gauge.

So, would say, the fastest way to fix the RMI ist to use that gauge from
Manfred's Basler BT-67. To do this you must locate the file BT67_HD.CAB
in the Basler PANEL folder. Create a copy of that CAB and place it in the
C-117D PANEL folder. Then, as a last step, edit the PANEL.CFG file and
change the following line in the [Vcockpit02]-section:

Change the line

gauge03=R4D8_HD!rmi, 12,341,98,98

into

gauge03=BT67_HD!rmi, 12,341,98,98

That should do it.

Btw, excellent repaints, guys! Great job! :applause::applause::applause:

[CG_1976]

One paint i'd love to see on this type is NWT Air or a fictional RCAF 440Sq C117.

[jankees]

any pics?

Meanwhile, for cruising the Caribbean:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq722.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq722.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq728.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq728.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq729.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq729.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq742.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq742.jpg.html)

[CG_1976]

Northwest Territorial Air DC3 C-GWIR
http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4098/4926884815_0f5d50dabe_z.jpg
And she still serves today and was sold to Buffalo Airways
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/69897266?tag=Hay%20River
Most of NWT Air's DC3's went to Buffalo, while there 737's went to First Air. NWT Air Paints are rare like Air Inuit in Flightsim.

[stansdds]

Nice job on N587MB. :applause:

[yankeeromeo]

any pics?

Meanwhile, for cruising the Caribbean:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq728.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq728.jpg.html)

mouse ready:salute:
:icon29::icon29:

[HighGround22]

One paint i'd love to see on this type is . . . a fictional RCAF 440Sq C117.

Oh yeah! That would get a lot of air time from my stable! :jump:

[HighGround22]

. . . Meanwhile, for cruising the Caribbean:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq722.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq722.jpg.html)


Thanks so much, Jan Kees! Very minimalist, yet functional.

[dvj]

another idea for the C-117D

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[jankees]

N587MB is now available on OZx (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/3959-manfred-jahns-douglas-c-117d-tmf-aircraft-n587mb/), happy flying!

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq725.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq725.jpg.html)

OH, and do post a screenie if you like it, please?

[yankeeromeo]

Thanks again for this all metal look:salute:
hope you'll enjoy.
:icon29::icon29:
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[FSX68]

Ok, I checked why the RMI is not displaying correctly: The compass rose
bitmap has been enlarged but that messed up the whole gauge. There is
another problem with the background bitmap of that gauge.

So, would say, the fastest way to fix the RMI ist to use that gauge from
Manfred's Basler BT-67. To do this you must locate the file BT67_HD.CAB
in the Basler PANEL folder. Create a copy of that CAB and place it in the
C-117D PANEL folder. Then, as a last step, edit the PANEL.CFG file and
change the following line in the [Vcockpit02]-section:

Change the line

gauge03=R4D8_HD!rmi, 12,341,98,98

into

gauge03=BT67_HD!rmi, 12,341,98,98

That should do it.

Btw, excellent repaints, guys! Great job! :applause::applause::applause:

I have the Basler BT 67 V2 and I have a BT67HD.CAB but not the BT67_HD.CAB
that you mentioned. Is there a newer version of this plane? Would using
the BT67HD.CAB work?

[Jumpzero]

I have the Basler BT 67 V2 and I have a BT67HD.CAB but not the BT67_HD.CAB
that you mentioned. Is there a newer version of this plane? Would using
the BT67HD.CAB work?

Hm, I assumed, I have the most recent version of that gauges installed. The
CAB on my Basler installation is named "BT67_HD". In the BT67_HD.CAB
is a file called "release3". If you can find that file in your CAB as well, I would
assume they are identically and for what I can say, it should be the most
recent version, too.

To find out, if the RMI in your CAB is working, just install it according to
my description. If it displays ok, and if you can use the two knobs to
switch the two needles between ADF1/2 and NAV1/2, it should be fine.

[FSX68]

Hm, I assumed, I have the most recent version of that gauges installed. The
CAB on my Basler installation is named "BT67_HD". In the BT67_HD.CAB
is a file called "release3". If you can find that file in your CAB as well, I would
assume they are identically and for what I can say, it should be the most
recent version, too.

To find out, if the RMI in your CAB is working, just install it according to
my description. If it displays ok, and if you can use the two knobs to
switch the two needles between ADF1/2 and NAV1/2, it should be fine.

I don't have any of what you mentioned. Sounds like you have a version or release 3.
Could you pls PM me with a link to the version you have?

Thanks :engel016:

[dougal]

Every now and then, amoung all the freeware releases, along comes something truly special. IMO this C-117D is well and truly in that class. I just can't stop flying this incredible aircraft.

Just want to express my gratitude to all concerned in the developement of this addon, and also to the repainters for making it even better!

A GREAT addon for a GREAT hobby.

Thank you!!!!!

[jankees]

I agree, I like it very much.
I painted this particular aircraft earlier, as N82TN, but after finding a pic of it in Kenn Borek colors, with very flashy propellors, I could not resist..

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq753.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq753.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq755.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq755.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq758.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq758.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq760.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq760.jpg.html)

[yankeeromeo]

with very flashy propellors, I could not resist..

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq753.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq753.jpg.html)


excellent, did you try with red or yellow colors ?
:icon29:

[WarHorse47]

Ok, I checked why the RMI is not displaying correctly: The compass rose
bitmap has been enlarged but that messed up the whole gauge. There is
another problem with the background bitmap of that gauge.

So, would say, the fastest way to fix the RMI ist to use that gauge from
Manfred's Basler BT-67. To do this you must locate the file BT67_HD.CAB
in the Basler PANEL folder. Create a copy of that CAB and place it in the
C-117D PANEL folder. Then, as a last step, edit the PANEL.CFG file and
change the following line in the [Vcockpit02]-section:

Change the line

gauge03=R4D8_HD!rmi, 12,341,98,98

into

gauge03=BT67_HD!rmi, 12,341,98,98

That should do it.

Btw, excellent repaints, guys! Great job! :applause::applause::applause:I was unable to find the file BT67_HD.cab you referenced. The BT67 V.2 uses Cessna208B_Basler.cab for the rmi gauge.

If you have a link as to where this may be downloaded, it would be appreciated.

[jankees]

red and yellow?

[gman5250]

Hey Jan...those are awesome. I'm working on the wing rivets now. Update coming.

[HighGround22]

. . . I'm working on the wing rivets now. Update coming.

Oh, youse guys! GMan and Jan Kees are making this aircraft a Flight-Simmer's paradise!

Many thanks to you both.

[gman5250]

With Manfred's permission I am re-working the bumps for the C-117. Also look for the C-47 Skytrain at some point. This is definitely a worthy model.
I just downloaded Jankees "Ken Borek"...mannnn it's really nice. The slow start with these props is just too good. Nice one JK.

[FSX68]

I agree, I like it very much.
I painted this particular aircraft earlier, as N82TN, but after finding a pic of it in Kenn Borek colors, with very flashy propellors, I could not resist..

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Skyrooper/fsxq753.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Skyrooper/fsxq753.jpg.html)







It this one with the nice props avail here on SOH?

[jankees]

no, it is not, but you can download it here (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/3965-manfred-jahns-douglas-c-117d-kenn-borek-aviation-c-ggkg/)

If you guys like it, post a screenie?

[FSX68]

no, it is not, but you can download it here (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/3965-manfred-jahns-douglas-c-117d-kenn-borek-aviation-c-ggkg/)

If you guys like it, post a screenie?

I LIKE it!!!! Thanks for this one! :icon_lol:

http://i42.tinypic.com/2nqccol.jpg
http://i40.tinypic.com/alr8jl.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/2akn2iv.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/b6pksn.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/3148lmh.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/2hdxsvn.jpghttp://i41.tinypic.com/10pd1n9.jpg

[TuFun]

Hey Butch!!! Do you see me, I'm driving the Jeep! Awesome airshow event at Duxford!

http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2013/08/12/XiERk.jpg

http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2013/08/12/kHJAI.jpg

http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2013/08/12/Yb47h.jpg

http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2013/08/12/UQm5d.jpg

http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2013/08/12/s4D7x.jpg

[FSX68]

Hey Butch!!! Do you see me, I'm driving the Jeep! Awesome airshow event at Duxford!









http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2013/08/12/s4D7x.jpg



I did! I did see you!91852

I should of toured there too in my Yellow "Follow Me" Jeep.


Ohhhh....there I am!!!!!

http://i40.tinypic.com/10ibf5k.jpg

[TuFun]

Thanks G and Jan for some awesome repaints. Thanks Manfred and team for a payware quality aircraft that's stunning and freeware! :salute:

Hey Butch... I actually used a jeep as a follow me in one of my old videos.

[gman5250]

Thought you guys might like a sneak preview of the M Jahn C-47. I'm working on the skins now, and developing a comprehensive paint kit. So far I've added wing rivets and an enhanced bump map. WIP shots...
Caveat: I'm aware this is a civilian paint on the wrong C-47 type, but I couldn't resist. We'll wait and see what Manfred puts together for the release...maybe a civie and military version.

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[Bruce Thompson]

Thought you guys might like a sneak preview of the M Jahn C-47. I'm working on the skins now, and developing a comprehensive paint kit. So far I've added wing rivets and an enhanced bump map. WIP shots...
Caveat: I'm aware this is a civilian paint on the wrong C-47 type, but I couldn't resist. We'll wait and see what Manfred puts together for the release...maybe a civie and military version.

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Woooooooooooooooooow! That looks fantastic ******** , can't wait to get that one in the virtual air.:applause::applause::applause:

[yankeeromeo]

red and yellow?

i would say; did you try also the red and yellow colors on the props :ques:
Btw, which dds file is the prop :ques:
Thanks in advance.
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[Thog10]

Fantastic Piedmont colors on that 47, ********!

[jankees]

no, I did not try red & yellow, because I thought they were black & white. Is this colorblindness striking again?
The props are on C117_1.dds

Great shots of C-GGKG guys, thanks for posting.
G, I was planning some aussie C-47 paints for the C-117, but perhaps it will be better to wait? Piedmont looks great!

[gman5250]

no, I did not try red & yellow, because I thought they were black & white. Is this colorblindness striking again?
The props are on C117_1.dds

Great shots of C-GGKG guys, thanks for posting.
G, I was planning some aussie C-47 paints for the C-117, but perhaps it will be better to wait? Piedmont looks great!

I might wait J...I don't know what all Manfred has planned for the re-release, but I know for sure the paint kit will be extensive. Everything is layered so lots of flexibility. The wing rivets and new bump maps will be there too. You will have a lot more to work with.

I think the wing rivets are developed enough for me to transfer them to the C-117. I'll re-work the PSD, make a new bump set and upload the mods.
The wing rivets look much, much better on the C-47. This mod will really improve the C-117...as if it's not great already.

I gotta admit...I like this airplane. For a freeware it really, really doesn't suck. lol

Color blind painter...that cracks me up.

[TuFun]

Having a little bit of fun "G" with the Chuting Stars! Still tweaking FSX, so not as smooth just yet. Haven't create a profile for the aircraft so I'm just winging it for now. Sever crosswinds on landing with gust up to 25 knots. Oh, there's a mouse running on the wing, he won't be there long! :icon_lol:




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTiAp7IPBCo

[Dain Arns]

no, I did not try red & yellow, because I thought they were black & white. Is this colorblindness striking again?
The props are on C117_1.dds

Don't worry about it, you got the colors right.
They ARE black and white.

[jankees]

Phfew!

[TuFun]

Something I'm working on...



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gfqt4DrFXB8

[gman5250]

Nice subtle touch TF. How does it look at night???? :applause:

[FSX68]

Having a little bit of fun "G" with the Chuting Stars! Still tweaking FSX, so not as smooth just yet. Haven't create a profile for the aircraft so I'm just winging it for now. Sever crosswinds on landing with gust up to 25 knots. Oh, there's a mouse running on the wing, he won't be there long! :icon_lol:




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTiAp7IPBCo



nice vid look like a little crabbin' there? 91935