Milviz P-38L Textures Flow Like Water

[stovall]

Both Curly Six and My Little Pig are now found in the Warbirds Library. Here is a third called Screaming Kid as a WIP. One must not forget the Pacific theatre. This is AC 42-66682 flown by at that time Captain John S. Loisel. He was definitely an ace.

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/Screamin%20Kid%201_zpsqtgayud4.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/Screamin%20Kid%201_zpsqtgayud4.jpg.html)

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/Screamin%20Kid%201a_zpsrekrgb3l.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/Screamin%20Kid%201a_zpsrekrgb3l.jpg.html)

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/Screamin%20Kid%202_zpsdzqojati.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/Screamin%20Kid%202_zpsdzqojati.jpg.html)

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/Screamin%20Kid%203_zps9ebpra69.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/Screamin%20Kid%203_zps9ebpra69.jpg.html)

[WarHorse47]

..and I for one, am thirsty..

Thanks for your efforts, Tom. Looking forward to the next one.

BTW - Is "Screaming Kid" the only PTO so far? I'm not familiar with the theaters of the Milviz textures.

[stovall]

Warhorse47, of those I have submitted there are three,

Billy's Filly
Thoughts of Midnite
Virginia Marie

and WIP Screamin Kid.

About half and half.

[Sundog]

If you're looking to fly some missions in the PTO, here's some good descriptions as to where to fly your missions from and where to. However, if you have any of those squadron aces books, you'll get more detail.

475th Fighter Group (http://www.475th.org/51-main-content/history?start=3)

[roger-wilco-66]

Your repaints are top notch, Tom. I enjoy them almost every day. I think these (along with the aircraft of course) are among the best I have here!


Cheers,
Mark

[Dumonceau]

Indeed! With repainters like Tom, Jankees, Zsolt and quite a few others, we're spoiled here!

Johan

[jankees]

Looking good!

[stovall]

Two more on the way to the library. First Screamin Kid, then 23 Skidoo.

Screamin Kid

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/Screamin%20Kid%201a_zpsrekrgb3l.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/Screamin%20Kid%201a_zpsrekrgb3l.jpg.html)

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/Screamin%20Kid%202_zpsdzqojati.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/Screamin%20Kid%202_zpsdzqojati.jpg.html)

23 Skidoo

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/23%20Skidoo1_zps39dxlyss.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/23%20Skidoo1_zps39dxlyss.jpg.html)

(http://)http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/23%20Skidoo2_zps1a2ymmxk.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/23%20Skidoo2_zps1a2ymmxk.jpg.html)

[WarHorse47]

Got 'em. Much appreciated, especially 23 Skidoo. Thanks, Tom. :very_drunk:

[WarHorse47]

Who turned off the spigot?? :bump::bump::bump: :adoration:

[stovall]

Thought you would be getting tired of all the paints. I did two more I have released yet. Tried to do a FSRecorder flight with Texas Ranger IV and Honey Bunny.

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/Honey%20Ranger_zpsash0zwhw.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/Honey%20Ranger_zpsash0zwhw.jpg.html)

[WarHorse47]

Me?? Nosir. I never get tired of your paints. Why, variety is the spice of life I've been told. :very_drunk:

Hmmm.... lets see. There were 1,290 P-38-1-LO's, 2,200 P-38L-5_LO's, and 113 P-38L-5-VN's delivered, so that opens a lot of possibilities. :adoration:

[WarHorse47]

Thought you would be getting tired of all the paints. I did two more I have released yet. Tried to do a FSRecorder flight with Texas Ranger IV and Honey Bunny.

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/Honey%20Ranger_zpsash0zwhw.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/Honey%20Ranger_zpsash0zwhw.jpg.html)Soo... any ETA when these might be available, Tom??

[stovall]

Warhorse47, I should have two and maybe three up for download today.

[WarHorse47]

Got 'em. Thanks, Tom. Especially for this one..

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a185/WarHorse47/Museums/Erickson%20Aircraft%20Collection/DSC02639_zpso5rdwoxv.jpg

[stovall]

This one is really famous so I thought I would give it a go. WIP

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/Putt%20Putt%20Maru_zpsex7pydnt.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/Putt%20Putt%20Maru_zpsex7pydnt.jpg.html)

[Wings of Gold]

Hi Tom,

You just saved me from suggesting it. It's a beautiful paint scheme in it's own right (and McDonald's "score sheet" is really awesome).
I suspect you already have one of my prime references: Squadron's "Aces of the Southwest Pacific", by Stafford. Look at the highly unusual green squadron markings of the 459th FS (80 FG). "Miss V", Captain Walter Duke (10 victories) is a good example.

Best regards,


Bill

[WarHorse47]

Any update on Putt Putt Maru, Tom?

[stovall]

Warhorse, I was just going to post the following pictures. She should be ready shortly. Thanks for asking. When I release I will include a WWII picture showing the gun ports painted. Many other pictures especially those of the restored version don't have the ports painted. I elected to paint them blue. The picture is a really cool shot of Col Charles H. MacDonald and his aircraft.

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/Putt%20Putt%20Maru%20Bandit1_zps7ebrpytq.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/Putt%20Putt%20Maru%20Bandit1_zps7ebrpytq.jpg.html)

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/Putt%20Putt%20Maru%20Bandit2_zpsj83hxzyn.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/Putt%20Putt%20Maru%20Bandit2_zpsj83hxzyn.jpg.html)

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/Putt%20Putt%20Maru%20Bandit3_zpsql6loqgo.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/Putt%20Putt%20Maru%20Bandit3_zpsql6loqgo.jpg.html)

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/Putt%20Putt%20Maru%20Bandit4_zpsjah9iadg.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/Putt%20Putt%20Maru%20Bandit4_zpsjah9iadg.jpg.html)

[WarHorse47]

Cool. Great shots. Did you use RS Recorder or is that an AI Zero?

I took this one after the Lightning was released us in AI Lighting from the Team SDB RAF Station Goxhill scenery.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a185/WarHorse47/2015-5-12_20-57-18-314_zpsnrddutbh.jpg

Lots of great P-38 scenery out there.

[stovall]

Used an early version of RS Recorder that works in Prepar3D. It is fun to check aircraft around no matter what aircraft you are piloting.

[Wings of Gold]

Hi Tom,

Those screen-shots of "Putt Putt" look just spectacular (well, the action shots also look great - but I was referring to the paint scheme)!
Last thought (I swear). If you do want to do a 38 after "Putt Putt", and the 459th is probably just too difficult in Flight Sim, please look at "Corky IV". This was the mount of Captain Cornelius Smith. Extra horizontal green fin stripes, white bands behind the green spinners - great detailing.


Thanks for all you do,


Bill

[WarHorse47]

Looks like Tom is going to be busy this summer. Lets see, I'm hoping to see..Ruff Stuff, Lizzie V / Wyandotte Mich.,Pudge, and Margie to name a few.

You've probably have your own references, but here is one I just came across that has some good "L" model photos.

http://aircraft-in-focus.com/lockheed-p-38-lightning/

[stovall]

All good stuff guy, I will definitely see what I can do. The last 1/2 of June it is back to work as a veterinarian. I will be working every day for a while. When I can you can count on me to do create as many as possible.

[WarHorse47]

Great job on Putt Putt Maru. Love that metal finish.

Just a note that the texture folder name is different than the fltsim texture entry, so one or the other needs to change for the texture to show up in the Select Aircraft menu.

[stovall]

I will definitely check that WH. Just when you think everything is perfect, there is always a little something. Back with a correction. Started Ruff Stuff this a.m.

For the life of me, I can't see the problem. I only have the P3D TacPack version and all works perfectly in P3D v2.5. You can't use this version in FSX so if you could help with a more detailed fix.

[WarHorse47]

Sure.

The texture folder is called texture.TS_Putt_Putt_Maru

The [fltsimxx] entry is for texture=TS_Putt Putt Maru

The difference is that there are two additional underline characters for the texture folder which are missing for the fltsim entry in the readme.txt file.

I just figured you had a late night.

[stovall]

Absolutely correct. Thanks for the help. Here is the corrected entry for the readme and the aircraft.cfg file.

[fltsim.xx]
title= Milviz P-38L Putt Putt Maru
sim=P38_6
model=
panel=
texture=TS_Putt_Putt_Maru
kb_checklists=
kb_reference=
ui_manufacturer=Lockheed
ui_type="MV P-38L"
ui_typerole="Twin Engine Prop"
ui_createdby=Milviz
atc_flight_number=95
ui_variation="Putt Putt Maru"
atc_id=53095
description=P-38L Seriel Number 44-53095 representing the P-38L Putt Putt Maru, flown by Col. Charles H. MacDonald. He scored his last aerial victory on 13 March 1945, bringing his total to 27. MacDonald was one of those rare people who were able to lead, command, teach, and inspire at the same time. Repaint by Tom Stovall, based on the paintkit by Milviz.

[stovall]

Next in line is another P-38 flying today. Ruff Stuff was built by Lockheed at the end of WWII. She survives today.

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/Ruff%20Stuff%201_zpswdg6yobg.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/Ruff%20Stuff%201_zpswdg6yobg.jpg.html)

(http://)http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/Ruff%20Stuff%202a_zpsbd8s3kjx.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/Ruff%20Stuff%202a_zpsbd8s3kjx.jpg.html)

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/Ruff%20Stuff%203a_zpsjlf52fhn.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/Ruff%20Stuff%203a_zpsjlf52fhn.jpg.html)

[WarHorse47]

"Ruff Stuff" is looking good.

Thanks, Tom

[stovall]

Finishing up Ruff Stuff and into Captain Richard Ira Bong's Marge. See here Dick Bong doing what he does best. He even gives the A6M2 Naval Zero a chance to land or be shot down.

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/Marge%20Bong%203_zpsk7bezsey.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/Marge%20Bong%203_zpsk7bezsey.jpg.html)

(http://)http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/Marge%20Bong%202_zpsyiztgwir.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/Marge%20Bong%202_zpsyiztgwir.jpg.html)

Seconds before the 20 mm cuts the A6M2 Naval Zero apart.

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/Marge%20Bong%201a_zpsm0ztcprt.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/Marge%20Bong%201a_zpsm0ztcprt.jpg.html)

Landing after another victory for Captain Richard Bong.

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/Marge%20Bong%204_zpsu7mkat7v.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/Marge%20Bong%204_zpsu7mkat7v.jpg.html)

[WarHorse47]

Prolific. That's the word.

Great to see Bong's ride.

Thanks, Tom :encouragement:

[WarHorse47]

I have a bad habit of checking the Warbird Library every couple of hours to see if Ruff Stuff and Marge are ready for download. Got to stop that nasty habit. :banghead:

[roger-wilco-66]

Wow, Bongs Marge! That's "Must have"!!
You're creating an epic series here, Tom.

Cheers,
Mark

[stovall]

You guys are great. Makes an old guy feel useful. I have just about finished Pudgy. You say why not post as you go. I find that if I let a creation rest a bit, sometimes I find mistakes and can make corrections. I will post the next three maybe this evening or for sure in the a.m. That will be Ruff Stuff, Marge and Pudgy. Thanks for your encouragement.

[WarHorse47]

..and thank you for your skill, talent and time. And putting up with us enthusiasts. :very_drunk:

[WarHorse47]

Thanks, Tom. The latest paints look terrific.

[stovall]

Thanks Warhorse, the last one "Pudgy" was a challenge to get the spinner rings just right. Looking at Uncle Cy's Angel next.

[Wings of Gold]

Hi Tom.

Uncle Cy's Angel is a WONDERFUL choice for your next 38!!

Bill

[stovall]

WIP "Uncle Cy's Angel" take to the skies.

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/Uncle%20Cys%20Angel%201_zpsil8clst2.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/Uncle%20Cys%20Angel%201_zpsil8clst2.jpg.html)

Another I thought looks very cool. "Yellow 42"

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/Yellow42_1_zpsmlvij1xh.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/Yellow42_1_zpsmlvij1xh.jpg.html)

[stovall]

Adding one more for those who like the PTO. This is one of the aircraft involved in the finding and shoot down of the G4M "Betty" Bomber with Admiral Yamamoto aboard. This is Miss Virginia, flown by Rex Barber. This aircraft was originally piloted by Lt. Robert Pettit. He had severely damage a submarine chaser and had a ship image painted on the nose. Also on the nose are two victory markings denoting the downing of two A6M2-N Rufes in 1943. Here is "Miss Virginia."

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/Miss%20Virginia%20Guadalcanal_zpsqttrwklc.jpg

(http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/Miss%20Virginia%20Guadalcanal_zpsqttrwklc.jpg.html )

[stovall]

Looks like the intercept was successful.

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/Yamamoto1_zps8p4vpfih.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/Yamamoto1_zps8p4vpfih.jpg.html)

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/Yamamoto7_zpsuxceoypb.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/Yamamoto7_zpsuxceoypb.jpg.html)

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/Yamamoto5_zpsw5unl26o.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/Yamamoto5_zpsw5unl26o.jpg.html)

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/Yamamoto10_zpsinz4oagy.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/Yamamoto10_zpsinz4oagy.jpg.html)

[Dimus]

Someone needs to use these in Tacpack and post screenies of the P-38s effect on the Zero and Betty. I would if I had the planes.

Tom, all these are wonderful and much needed repaints. The pilots represented are legendary. Thanks a million!

[Sundog]

I couldn't agree more, great repaints. Thanks for doing all of these PTO textures, as I'm following the moves the P-38's made there, from base to base, as the war progressed.

[WarHorse47]

Looks like the intercept was successful.

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/Yamamoto1_zps8p4vpfih.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/Yamamoto1_zps8p4vpfih.jpg.html)

Great shots. Is that Betty an ai or are you using FS Recorder again?

[stovall]

Found it over at Flightsim.com and used the FSRecorder to get the pictures. I would have used TacPack to show the cannon but I think Milviz is still trying to get them to show up. The ammo count goes down but no visual. They are good about sending out updates.

[Dimus]

Even if at first the tracers and sound do not show, the round do damage. As a temp workaround, unload and reload the cannon once and tracers and sound will show. I have shot down a few AI and even sank a few AI boats with the cannon and 50s.