Milviz F-100D is out

[AusWilko]

Thought it would be a good idea to have a seperate thread for the released product

http://milviz.com/flight/products/F100D/index.php

Looking forward to all the great screenshots and paints

think it will be a hit

[Mach3DS]

Finally!!!!!!! Its about time!!!! LoL. Can finally talk about this one openly! Honestly people this is my favorite jet to fly in sim bar none. Its been a pleasure to be part of the team. Happy flying!

[hschuit]

Frame rate/smoothness is very good and it is great fun to fly, specially if you are a sucker for steam gauges like I am :applause::applause::applause:

http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2016/02/12/MV_F-100D_TXANG.jpg

[Dimus]

Finally!!!!!!! Its about time!!!! LoL. Can finally talk about this one openly! Honestly people this is my favorite jet to fly in sim bar none. Its been a pleasure to be part of the team. Happy flying!

+1 Rick! It was a pleasure and an honor to play a modest role by testing this beauty! Your metal magic also helped to make it look stunning. However, the "under the bonnet" coding magic that runs and integrates so sweetly and with minimal FPS hit, the systems, FDE and in this case also Tacpack weapons is to be commended, as not too many people appreciate it. Brian (Odourboy) is the one responsible in this case.

[dvj]

Installing nowW! Holly Moly! Its off to Edwards. We have an X-15 test flight today.

[DaveQ]

Many congratulations to all involved! This really is at another level. The management system is much easier than the F-4 IMHO and it's incredibly accurate to look at. For me it flies like a brick after the Draken and F-8 but that's exactly as it should be. The Hun was always a handful at low speeds so I understand and Milviz have captured that brilliantly. Now, Milviz, can we have a Thud and a One-Oh-Wonder please!!!:very_drunk:

DaveQ

[harrybasset]

Got it, looking forward to a steep learning curve but will try my hardest thanks Milviz team.

[dvj]

Heart Pounding!


http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2016/02/12/f1004.jpg
http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2016/02/12/f1002.jpghttp://fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2016/02/12/f1003.jpghttp://fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2016/02/12/f100.jpg

[Dimus]

Got it, looking forward to a steep learning curve but will try my hardest thanks Milviz team.

The manual and the tutorials on the product page are great for a quick start. For more in-depth reading you also have the Dash One.

[Mach3DS]

Great screens dvj!

[dvj]

Great screens dvj!

It's just hotness! That T-Bird paint is phenomenal. We saw these bad boys in 1958-59 airshow action.

[Mach3DS]

Glad you like it! That tbird scheme was difficult for me in more ways than one. And helped me learn new techniques in PS and painting in general. So Im proud of it. The biggest wow of all is under the hood. Its all about the functionality. Try a high AoA hard g pull and listen and watch carefully if you hit compressor stall....youll be pleasantly surprised!

[YoYo]

Frame rate/smoothness is very good and it is great fun to fly,



As MV promised :wavey: .

[fsafranek]

Sales page says they aren't supporting it on Win 8. Did they not test it on Win8 or 8.1?
Did anyone take the $50 plunge who uses that OS and can verify it works or doesn't?
:ernaehrung004:

[DaveB]

Not me Frank.. I'm running Win7 Ultimate which is a good job as I didn't notice the Win8/8.1 note:biggrin-new:

For anyone wondering if it runs ok on something as trivial as an Intel i5-2500K (not overclocked).. I can confirm it does. If anything, it runs a little better than their F-15:encouragement: I don't miss a HUD or MFD's though I can see why some would. No probs from me thus far;)
ATB
DaveB:)

[joe bob]

Is air to air refueling functional?

[WarHorse47]

Sales page says they aren't supporting it on Win 8. Did they not test it on Win8 or 8.1?
Did anyone take the $50 plunge who uses that OS and can verify it works or doesn't?
:ernaehrung004:I was procrastinating on getting this until your post. I felt I owed it to you for all your repaints. :biggrin-new:

Anyways, I have many other MV products that work fine in Win 8.1. This works just as well despite the lack of support mentioned by MV. To me Win 8.1 is like any other OS, but you just have to learn what it takes to get things working right.

I only had a chance to take a short flight with the F-100D and did a nice ILS landing at Boeing Field. Only issue I encountered was with the NWS setup - it seems different than the Phantom series in that I really didn't need the hotkey to activate it.

I'll do some more flights (after happy hour with the wife) and let you know if there are any (Win 8.1 related) issues.

Cheers :very_drunk:

[DaveB]

NWS is 'on' by default as far as I can see mate. I've not selected it on any screen be it from the Add-ons menu or via MVAMS although I do remember seeing an option on one of the menu's. Default ON is good as far as I'm concerned:encouragement:

ATB
DaveB:)

[Tim-HH]

Sales page says they aren't supporting it on Win 8. Did they not test it on Win8 or 8.1?
Did anyone take the $50 plunge who uses that OS and can verify it works or doesn't?

The F-100 works fine with Win 8.1 :)

Greetings
Tim

[Mach3DS]

AAR (aerial refuel) is active. :encouragement: If you have VRS TacPack installed. If you don't you can still refuel in the air. Just not as realistic. See the user guide for specifics.

[Montie]

I hate to ask, but do you have to follow a start up procedure to get it going?

[hschuit]

I hate to ask, but do you have to follow a start up procedure to get it going?

There are all kinds of options, take your pick:

- Quick start cheat, fire the thing up with one simple switch click
- Manual start procedure using the GPU
- Manual start procedure using the cartridge starter

Even the manual procedures are not complicated, I find this easier to fire up than the F-86. This is the GPU start from C&D (manual page 17):

a) If the GPU is not already running, select ' Attach/Disconnect GPU' from the Menu Bar under Add-ons > F100-D.
b) Battery switch - ON
c) Engine Master switch - ON
d) Wait for engine RPM to exceed 12%
e) Start Button - PRESS momentarily
f) Throttle - IDLE (if throttle is OFF, use a right mouse click on the Throttle to advance it to the IDLE position)

[Mach3DS]

You can also have it ready to taxi. Will auto start upon entering the sim for you. No buttons to click at all. ;) this can be saved state in the MVAMS (new acm).

[DaveQ]

Ref: non-Windows 7 OS, I have Windows 10 and it's worked a treat so far. I think Milviz are understandably covering themselves.

DaveQ

[YoYo]

You can also have it ready to taxi. Will auto start upon entering the sim for you. No buttons to click at all. ;) this can be saved state in the MVAMS (new acm).

Just dont forget about NWS and be careful on windy weather :adoration: .

[dvj]

Tanks Milviz, for the memories.

http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2016/02/12/tanks.jpg

[WarHorse47]

Made 2nd flight. No problems.

Did encounter an issue with my virus protection program. I run McAfee (yeah, I know) and it quarantined one file - Milviz_lightning_service.exe. Had to restore it and "exclude" it from future scans. Hopefully, its not altered in anyway but if so I'll do a reinstall.

[Mach3DS]

https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1550/24344407953_5dd749de31_o.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1445/24675756640_198f08caa0_o.jpg

[ColoKent]

Absolutely LOVE the airplane. Two very minor "nits" I hope will be fixed with an update:

- Priority #1: The refueling probe does not appear to be "toggleable" from the configuration application (no probe = foreign variants...Danish, French, etc.) Was told this would be implemented.
- Lower priority: No nuclear weapon loadout (MK-28 or Mk-43/57/61) for those of us wanting to simulate VICTOR ALERT in Europe.

Other than that, this is a FANTASTIC airplane, and it flies like a dream.

Kent

[mgchrist5]

I'm really blown away by the F-100. This plane runs extremely well on my system, far better than the F-86 or F-4...with no stutters or FR issues whatsoever. Great job by the Milviz team!

It handles like a '50s American car - heavy and a bit sluggish at first, but cruises like the blazes once she's moving. Unlike the F-4, I don't need to re-read the manual before each flight to remember how to align the INS! It's just simple VOR/TACAN and ADF nav for the Super Sabre.

[DaveB]

Yup.. keep it simple:encouragement:

Wondering where to fly to today, I remembered I had SDB's Upper Heyford installed so headed there. No glamorous 'in flight' shots.. the Super Sabre is pretty wherever she is. Sat for a while trying all the menu options while the airfield got on with it's daily business..
http://daveb.cbfsim.org/public/f1001.jpg

http://daveb.cbfsim.org/public/f1002.jpg

http://daveb.cbfsim.org/public/f1003.jpg

This old lady pushes me closer to getting Tacpack!!
ATB
DaveB:-)

[ZsoltB]

http://kepkezelo.com/images/nted5jtd27g7l75fmpgp.jpg

http://kepkezelo.com/images/q3sprrjxsjlblqe0gv4w.jpg

[ZsoltB]

http://kepkezelo.com/images/k9ezy4a5y6v5z3g5bj2o.jpg

[DaveWG]

Great model. No FPS issues, good handling and looks superb. Well done Milviz.:applause:
Only issue I've come across so far is the LAU-32/A launcher will only display on the left-hand outer pylon and not the right-hand one. This is in P3dv3 (no TacPack). Anybody else seeing that?
Waiting on my Milviz forum access to be updated then I'll report it over there, if it's not been done already.

[Aircanuck]

..... someone please point me in the right direction !


Cheers :jump:

[DaveWG]

Right-hand side console.

[jankees]

work in progress:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss23987.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss23987.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss23992.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss23992.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss23997.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss23997.jpg.html)

[Mach3DS]

Jankees, fantastic! Don't forget the inside of the intake gun radome. See Factory Fresh Texture #5 for placement and size. Looks fantastic!!!!

[dvj]

http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2016/02/14/f1005.jpg

[DaveB]

Great model. No FPS issues, good handling and looks superb. Well done Milviz.:applause:
Only issue I've come across so far is the LAU-32/A launcher will only display on the left-hand outer pylon and not the right-hand one. This is in P3dv3 (no TacPack). Anybody else seeing that?
Waiting on my Milviz forum access to be updated then I'll report it over there, if it's not been done already.
I see that in FSX Dave.
Atb
DaveB:)

[MustangL2W]

The Milviz F-100D is really a "Knockout!!" I am just amazed at the distance they went to to capture the details, sharp "Edges" and Quirks the F-100 was really known for. I was awestruck the first time I got the Compressor Stall. It was exactly what I had heard about from those who actually flew it. Get it slow coming down final...you can feel the invite to the deadly "Sabre-Dance." Adverse yaw is there...and I'm working on staying on top of it as I jink and practice in the pattern. Visually, she is outstanding!! The F-100 was the best looking fighter in the inventory till the F-104 showed up. Only thing I have noticed on all the release repaints is the Colorado Flag on the Right Side of the tail is Backwards. The "C" is always a "C" and doesn't face backwards.

I need to figure out how to get the Pilot out and the Ladder and chocks on. I have made 3 flights, and probably 10 landings... Very much a period North American Fighter. BRAVO to Milviz.... These guys really know how to build "FIGHTERS!!!" It was certainly worth the wait!!!!

[DaveB]

Do that from the Add-ons drop down menu mate:encouragement:

ATB
DaveB:)

[Aircanuck]

Right-hand side console.

I've clicked and twisted every switch on the right hand console with no luck.If it makes a difference I've ticked the "thunderstorm lighting" before start up ??

Sure feel foolish asking .... the eye's are what they used to be.


Cheers for now

[WarHorse47]

I've clicked and twisted every switch on the right hand console with no luck.If it makes a difference I've ticked the "thunderstorm lighting" before start up ??

Sure feel foolish asking .... the eye's are what they used to be.


Cheers for nowJust a hunch. Look at the aircraft folder for a folder called "nightlighting." Do you see a file called Milviz_Lighting_Service.exe?

[Aircanuck]

Just a hunch. Look at the aircraft folder for a folder called "nightlighting." Do you see a file called Milviz_Lighting_Service.exe?

I click on the "nightlighting" folder then up pops a "texture" folder followed by 10 more folders but nothing called Milviz lighting service exe ??

[Aircanuck]

.... oops .... yes there is such a folder, found it !

[WarHorse47]

Is the file there?

[Aircanuck]

yes sir, it is so

[WarHorse47]

Hmmm.. then you should have lights. You didn't mention any external lights. Did you try those and what happened?

[Aircanuck]

...no problem , have nav and landing lights .

[Aircanuck]

...maybe its time to chat with the builder.

[WarHorse47]

I believe that all the lights are controlled by that file. Since the file exists (mine was quarantined by my AV program) and you have exterior lights, you should have interior lighting as long as you have power. Not sure what else to look for. Sorry.

[Aircanuck]

... appreciate your effort , think I'II make an appointment with the MilViz service department.


Cheers once again !

[Mach3DS]

I'm 99% sure that i know the fix to your problem with night lighting. I'm also 100% sure that as a MV team member i cant offer you support outside of the MV support forum. Rest assured I too had a "problem" with it and you'll be searching for a long time unless someone points the "fix" out to you.

[mgchrist5]

Aircanuck & Rick,
Glad to hear I'm not the only one with the night lighting issues. I didn't even notice until I tried a night flight this evening. My symptoms and circumstances mirror Canuck's exactly. I'll pop over to the F-100 Support Forum and keep an eye out for the fix.

The odd thing is, when in external view, I can see the night VC lighting - but when viewing from the VC itself, it's as black as night.

Still love this plane, though. I can't get over how smoothly it runs.

[jankees]

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24013.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24013.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24008.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24008.jpg.html)

The Danish Air Force used paint that weathered almost as fast as it was applied. I lifted this color of a hi-res pic I had, but I have the feeling it is a bit too light. Being colorblind doesn't help either. Would anyone have the RGB codes for the original paint that was used by the RDAF?

And I continued with the French sharkmouth:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24030.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24030.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24026.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24026.jpg.html)

[hschuit]

The Danish Air Force used paint that weathered almost as fast as it was applied. I lifted this color of a hi-res pic I had, but I have the feeling it is a bit too light. Being colorblind doesn't help either. Would anyone have the RGB codes for the original paint that was used by the RDAF?


Jankees, according to amarc.dk (http://www.amarc.dk/index.php/feature-articles-mainmenu-28/15-f-104-modelling/50-royal-danish-air-force-f-104-starfighters) , the early matt green colour is FS 34079 (R 66 G 63 B 44 / hex #423f2c ), it was introduced in 1968. When it started to weather, it became more grey-ish. In the late 70'ies they started to use a gloss green variant: FS 14079 (R 81 G 82 B 64 / hex #515240).
If I look at your screenshots, your paints look quite right to me. Others have mentioned this before: It would be nice if MV could do an export model without refuel probe and with the surplus F-102 engine exhaust...

[DaveB]

Can I add my name to the growing list of folk in the dark (literally) re' internal lighting:dizzy:

ATB
DaveB:)

[hae5904]

Joining Jankees with a Danish invasion...... WIP

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k204/Hank41/2016-2-14_15-3-2-586_zpsqnssvahv.png (http://s89.photobucket.com/user/Hank41/media/2016-2-14_15-3-2-586_zpsqnssvahv.png.html)

Hank

[joe bob]

It looks good to me Jankees
That paint scheme certainly went through some dramatic changes through aging.
The USAF would have those birds in the paint barn every three days just to keep the higher ups from having a stroke.

[jankees]

See, Hank's version is darker!
But nevermind, you seem to like the color, so here you go: http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/5622-milviz-f-100d-royal-danish-air-force-g-177/

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24082.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24082.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24083.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24083.jpg.html)

[jankees]

and you can try the French one as well: http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/5621-milviz-f-100d-french-air-force-411-jura/

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24087.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24087.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24096.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24096.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24098.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24098.jpg.html)

I hope you'll like them, and if you do, do post a screenshot please?

[hae5904]

:biggrin-new: you're right Jankees, within FSX it does turns out way too dark.... but not in P3D (I've to seperate those two )


Another WIP.... F-100D-75-NA 56-3163 "Day Tripper" , 308th TFS / 31st TFW, Tuy Hoa AB, RVN ,1968

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k204/Hank41/2016-2-14_18-29-56-496_zpsl11rxxyg.png (http://s89.photobucket.com/user/Hank41/media/2016-2-14_18-29-56-496_zpsl11rxxyg.png.html)

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k204/Hank41/2016-2-14_18-31-5-237_zpsq8fuhgwj.png (http://s89.photobucket.com/user/Hank41/media/2016-2-14_18-31-5-237_zpsq8fuhgwj.png.html)

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k204/Hank41/2016-2-14_18-31-36-822_zpsxpunwrud.png (http://s89.photobucket.com/user/Hank41/media/2016-2-14_18-31-36-822_zpsxpunwrud.png.html)

Cheers,
Hank

[Stickshaker]

Jankees or Hank: would you perhaps consider a skin of the 32nd TFS based at Soesterberg Air base? This link gives many photos of several examples:
https://www.google.nl/search?q=32+TFS+F-100&biw=1038&bih=532&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjSle2R7PfKAhVG6xQKHUSPCkoQsAQIIg&dpr=1.85
Those bare aluminium aircraft can be a lot shinier than the camouflaged ones. Realistic or not, I like the shine of some of the skins in the Milviz package.

Thanks,

Stickshaker

[Jen]

See, Hank's version is darker!
But nevermind, you seem to like the color, so here you go: http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/5622-milviz-f-100d-royal-danish-air-force-g-177/

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24082.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24082.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24083.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24083.jpg.html)
Hej Jankees

Thanks a lot for the Danish F-100 versions. They came in quite a lot different flavours of green and brown.

And you are quite right. It fell off as soon as they could apply it :biggrin-new:

Here is a site where you can see the different coulours : https://www.flickr.com/photos/alfblume/albums/72157623186814480

They also came in some nice silver/grey paint variations.

Soeren

[joe bob]

How is everyone doing on the manual bombing?
Low angle seems easy,
20 degrees seems to suit me.
30 degree is still a work in progress for me.
The hardest part is estimating the correct roll in point for me at least


For what it is worth I cast a vote against many more chrome planes
Silver yes, camo yes, chrome no! :untroubled:

[Mach3DS]

None of the metal planes have been "Chromed". However if you would like to see what an actual "Chromed-out" plane would look like...I'd be happy to provide the comparison. Not the same as reflective aluminum. I'll be doing that FW-221 Danish ...or attempting to at some point here in the near future.

[n4gix]

I'm 99% sure that i know the fix to your problem with night lighting. I'm also 100% sure that as a MV team member i cant offer you support outside of the MV support forum. Rest assured I too had a "problem" with it and you'll be searching for a long time unless someone points the "fix" out to you.
Rick, since the website and forums are down at the moment, you may as well go ahead and try to help with the lighting problem here... :very_drunk:

[Katoun]

Hi,

The main reasons the night lighting (VC only) doesn't work are as follows:

1) you did not download and install the product with your AV off and totally disabled.

2) your AV, once enabled again, has removed the files so you must then exclude those files (recommended to exclude the whole sim directory).

3) If you're running P3D, disable the Estonia tool as this is a known conflict with our night lighting system.

4) you're not running the sim as an administrator (right click on the icon and choose run as admin).

5) you have not disabled UAC (google if your friend)

6) you are trying to use ctrl L to turn them on. (this will not work. You MUST follow proper procedure(s) to get the lights on.

This information also goes for the Simworks F-4B as it uses our tech for the night lighting (as we use some of theirs for our upcoming F-4 Tacpack(s).

We hope to have our site and the forums live by tonight.

Thank you.

Kat.

[Mach3DS]

My issue was the Estonia migration tool. One additional reason beyomd what Kat mentioned isnthat you may have failed to install the required MS C++ redistributable libraries. All the mentioned reasons are covered in the user guide for resolution. Outside of this, should probably need to wait for the support forums to assist you. Unless Kat says otherwise.

[Aircanuck]

Hi,

The main reasons the night lighting (VC only) doesn't work are as follows:

1) you did not download and install the product with your AV off and totally disabled.

2) your AV, once enabled again, is removed the files so you must then exclude those files (recommended to exclude the whole sim directory).

3) If you're running P3D, disable the Estonia tool as this is a known conflict with our night lighting system.

4) you're not running the sim as an administrator (right click on the icon and choose run as admin).

5) you have not disabled UAC (google if your friend)

6) you are trying to use ctrl L to turn them on. (this will not work. You MUST follow proper procedure(s) to get the lights on.

This information also goes for the Simworks F-4B as it uses our tech for the night lighting (as we use some of theirs for our upcoming F-4 Tacpack(s).

We hope to have our site and the forums live by tonight.

Thank you.

Kat.



Picked #4 and got a winner .... !!


Cheers Kat

[DennyA]

5) you have not disabled UAC (google if your friend)

Please tell me this is a troubleshooting step for some people with unusual configurations and not a requirement to get full day/night functionality.

I was about to purchase this, but not if I have to compromise the security of my system to use it.

UAC is annoying, but it serves a very useful purpose in making sure low-level apps aren't installed without your knowledge.

[DaveB]

Picked #4 and got a winner .... !!


Cheers Kat

That was the only possible place for me to look too and sure enough, I have internal lights. However.. I now get the undesirable 'Are you sure you want to run this program' warning box when I double-click the FSX icon. Not sure which is more annoying.. having no internal lighting or having to 'accept' FSX when I run it:mixed-smiley-027:
ATB
DaveB:)

[ZsoltB]

Toul-Rosières 1967/1976
http://kepkezelo.com/images/q8t3wt5e12bt3bpeevxb.jpg

[jankees]

very nice! Where can I find this?

just a question in general: shouldn't those red stripes on the rear of the fuselage continue underneath the aircraft?

[ZsoltB]

very nice! Where can I find this?

just a question in general: shouldn't those red stripes on the rear of the fuselage continue underneath the aircraft?

Soon the SOH library

[McQueen79]

Hello Repainters,
please could one of you do a Skin from the German Air Force F-86K from JG 74?

Regards
Martin

[falcon409]

Any idea when the site will be back up. Checked a few minutes ago and it's still down.

[UnknownGuest12]

Yes, still down...will wait as long as necessary (hope very soon), want to buy this bird since yesterday..

regards

[falcon409]

Yes, still down...will wait as long as necessary (hope very soon), want to buy this bird since yesterday..

regards
Thanks, was hoping maybe they had sent it out to other sites for sale as well, but seems not at this point.

[WarHorse47]

Getting closer. Now there's a SQL error message indicating the site profile cannot be located. Been over 24 hours now. I'm anxious to resume the discussions on the support forum. Anybody know what happened?

[ZsoltB]

Getting closer. Now there's a SQL error message indicating the site profile cannot be located. Been over 24 hours now. I'm anxious to resume the discussions on the support forum. Anybody know what happened?

No working!

[n4gix]

Massive server hardware crash and corrupted backups are making for a slow recovery. I just checked and it appears that the forums are back up.

It appears though that posts later than February 5th have been lost.

[rsgunner]

It has been awhile since I really got into a real complex paint kit.

Color me stupid again.
I need to remove a squadron insignia and tail codes.

I have drawn a complete blank on how and what to do to fill in the space occupied by the insignia, etc.

Any directions would be appreciated.

Russ

I SOLVED THE MYSTERY!

[Ferry_vO]

Jankees or Hank: would you perhaps consider a skin of the 32nd TFS based at Soesterberg Air base? This link gives many photos of several examples:
https://www.google.nl/search?q=32+TFS+F-100&biw=1038&bih=532&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjSle2R7PfKAhVG6xQKHUSPCkoQsAQIIg&dpr=1.85
Those bare aluminium aircraft can be a lot shinier than the camouflaged ones. Realistic or not, I like the shine of some of the skins in the Milviz package.


Here's the one from the former Dutch air force museum, sadly not in a great state:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/MLM/IMG_6973_4_5_fused_zpslpuqjxdz.jpg~original (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/Ferror/media/MLM/IMG_6973_4_5_fused_zpslpuqjxdz.jpg.html)

[jankees]

it's on my to-do list, but time is limited unfortunately, patience will be needed

[ZsoltB]

http://kepkezelo.com/images/nnbzlr1ok10470oszb6m.jpg

http://kepkezelo.com/images/k2b9we9xgm5n8sbub29k.jpg

http://kepkezelo.com/images/nuci5hxmj2rmje1ck9um.jpg

[Stickshaker]

it's on my to-do list, but time is limited unfortunately, patience will be needed

We have all the time of the world, Jankees. Very nice photo, Ferry!

[WarHorse47]

Nice paint, Zsolt.

[Katoun]

Hi,

Our forums are still not working properly though the sales site is.




We're trying to find the issues and fix it but it's proving obstinate.




Please be patient whilst we get this resolved.




Thank you.




Kat

[Ferry_vO]

We have all the time of the world, Jankees. Very nice photo, Ferry!

Thanks!

I found it near the NMM about a year ago, sadly it didn't look any better then. (I do like the photos though!) Hope it was restored over the last year, might have to check myself later this year.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/NMM/IMG_4500_1_2_fused_zpsccxabxjy.jpg~original (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/Ferror/media/NMM/IMG_4500_1_2_fused_zpsccxabxjy.jpg.html)

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/NMM/IMG_4503_4_5_fused_zpsxndctv0y.jpg~original (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/Ferror/media/NMM/IMG_4503_4_5_fused_zpsxndctv0y.jpg.html)

According to Wikipedia it is a former French air force F-100D:


<dt>F-100D</dt>

54-2265 French Air Force (painted as 54-1871) - Militaire Luchtvaartmuseum, Kamp van Zeist, Soesterberg, Netherlands. It was returned to USAF, repainted in USAF markings and in 1976 to gate guardian at RAF Wethersfield, England. It was then removed 20 January 1988 and reported at the time to be destined for AMARC, to be held in storage on behalf of USAFM (now NMUSAF).

[jankees]

aha, my wife left me alone for an evening:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24131.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24131.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24129.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24129.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24118.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24118.jpg.html)

still very much wip, the alpha is not ready yet, and yes, I applied more paint to the nose than the pics above show, but that's a museum piece. I found very few pics of huns in these colors, but this one seems to suggest more color on the nose, though I may have overdone it a bit:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/F-100s-32tfs.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/F-100s-32tfs.jpg.html)

but I'm open for suggestions?

[Stickshaker]

O o, that is nice!

[Mach3DS]

To Everyone,

Just to be open, the Factory, T-bird, and 796, were optimized to use the included speculars/fresnel/envmap WITHIN each folder (NOT the main texture folder). The other stock metal schemes also use the same speculars. However they are not custom. A word on the bump maps. If you use the larger bumps than the "MIN" provided such as MED or LOW, you will get an increasing extruded look. The larger bumps aid in the camo versions, but at least to our focus group made the all metal birds look less realistic with large seams etc. in the skin. (I'm not saying you've done this Jankees...just an FYI to anyone reading this).

Don't forget the Gun radome...I'm not sure that any birds had them painted...as it would have interferred...but you never know! I've simply never seen them painted in any image.

@ Jankees, Looking fantastic as usual!

@Zsolt, don't forget the inner intake gun radome. It's located on Texture#5, see the factory scheme for placement and size. Looking good!!!!

I envy the speed at which you guys can operate! I'm a slow mover!!! LOL

[Tom Burnside]

Just a quick question does this come with what some FSX aircraft come with like GPS autopilot etc.

[Mach3DS]

15 mins to myself...started this one! RDAF FW-221

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1600/25055863905_28c057f4ee_o.jpg

[WarHorse47]

Just a quick question does this come with what some FSX aircraft come with like GPS autopilot etc.Nope. You've got to master the TACAN and ADF for ILS and Navigation. No panel for autopilot, but it will follow the FSX keyboard commands.

[UnknownGuest12]

Bought it! Always loved the lines of this bird...fantastic work MilViz people.

Regards

[ZsoltB]

To Everyone,

Just to be open, the Factory, T-bird, and 796, were optimized to use the included speculars/fresnel/envmap WITHIN each folder (NOT the main texture folder). The other stock metal schemes also use the same speculars. However they are not custom. A word on the bump maps. If you use the larger bumps than the "MIN" provided such as MED or LOW, you will get an increasing extruded look. The larger bumps aid in the camo versions, but at least to our focus group made the all metal birds look less realistic with large seams etc. in the skin. (I'm not saying you've done this Jankees...just an FYI to anyone reading this).

Don't forget the Gun radome...I'm not sure that any birds had them painted...as it would have interferred...but you never know! I've simply never seen them painted in any image.

@ Jankees, Looking fantastic as usual!

@Zsolt, don't forget the inner intake gun radome. It's located on Texture#5, see the factory scheme for placement and size. Looking good!!!!

I envy the speed at which you guys can operate! I'm a slow mover!!! LOL

"don't forget the inner intake gun radome. It's located on Texture#5, see the factory scheme for placement and size. Looking good!!!!"

Specifically, what do you think?
I use the MV default paintkit!

[Mach3DS]

"don't forget the inner intake gun radome. It's located on Texture#5, see the factory scheme for placement and size. Looking good!!!!"

Specifically, what do you think?
I use the MV default paintkit!

yes, the inner gun sight is part of the paint kit. It's under the New Aluminum texture. However if you want to make your own, The inner gun radome is located on Texture #5. If you look at the factory fresh texture#5 you will see 2 Black squares on Left hand side upper texture. That is teh inner radome. It was left out of the camo, but it is a small error that should be fixed on anyone who does repaints. Otherwise the error perpetuates. You skin looks fabulous otherwise! :encouragement:

[Mach3DS]

Getting closer. I will do custom Speculars for this one as well... Love this scheme. Tuff to paint with a 7 month old crawling around....will need more time then Jankees or Zsolt! But I'll get there!

https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1712/24432895923_b5827ab515_o.jpg

[Jen]

Getting closer. I will do custom Speculars for this one as well... Love this scheme. Tuff to paint with a 7 month old crawling around....will need more time then Jankees or Zsolt! But I'll get there!

https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1712/24432895923_b5827ab515_o.jpg
One word. WOW....... I did not see that coming :applause:

[jankees]

How's this?
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24136.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24136.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24154.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24154.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24149.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24149.jpg.html)

Now, do I, or don't I put a black radar patch on it?

[Dimus]

Looking good Jankees. About the radome, I believe it should be there. It seems to exist in the museum piece.

Another comment I also made to Rick when he was doing the T-Birds, which had him do a lot of additional work. The painted areas, especially the white, show metallic shine. Being painted on top, it should not be so. I believe additional work must be done on the specular or alpha to make the painted areas shiny but not metallic. Rick will be able to help more on this.

[StormILM]

I was going to suggest the Skyblazers scheme but they never flew the D model, just the C. It will still make a nice "what if" paint.

[Mach3DS]

@Jankees

Yes the gun Radome should be present on all aircraft so far as I know. The only one I know for sure that did not have the black radome present is the Thunderbirds scheme. Possibly the Skyblazers, but im not 100% sure.

[Katoun]

Hi,

We will be, with luck, getting the forums back online today. We're sorry about this but the crash took out the most recent backup(s) as well so the last we have is from January. Our apologies.

As well, Colin has asked that the F-100D refuel probe be a toggled item in the MVAMS and that will happen on SP which will be in the next week or less with luck.

Thank you.

Kat.

[hschuit]

Thanks Kat, good to see the refuel probe will be a toggled item in the MVAMS :applause:

[jankees]

a bit more progress:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24188.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24188.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24190.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24190.jpg.html)

now with radome, and I have been toying with the specs as well on the fuselage, to remove the metallic shine on the paint.

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24202.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24202.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24194.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24194.jpg.html)

Better? Now for the stripes on the spike, do I, or don't I?

[Mach3DS]

I cant tell from the image you posted if they actually had multicolored stripes or not. It kind of looks like there may have been a single solid white stripe mid way...but thats hard to tell. Even if you did it, many had stripes for visibility since it was so long. It wouldnt be out of place, thats for sure.

[Katoun]

Hi,

We have taken the forums offline until we can get them fixed. Some people were able to mess around with permissions and that is not cool. We hope to have them back up today but it's more likely that it will be tmrw.

Thank you.

Kat.

[Stickshaker]

Seems like a very good job to me, Jankees. I think some 32TFS F-100's had stripes on the pitot, but I have no photographs to confirm it.

[findus]

I was going to suggest the Skyblazers scheme but they never flew the D model, just the C. It will still make a nice "what if" paint.

I totally agree, Skyblazers would be a great theme, especially for the european crowd ;-)

[Mach3DS]

I totally agree, Skyblazers would be a great theme, especially for the european crowd ;-)

If someone wants to tackle this one that would be great! I will, if there are no takers. Would be nice if one of masters would do it though ;) Jankees, ********, john terrell, hank, daveQ, im looking your way....there are others ive forgotten im sure! John i know you're rarely in jets....however you should make a spot beside your sabre for this one! Your North American collection cant be complete without it!

[Jen]

A video from when planes stil had carisma :applause:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTAx0KfEqTI

Soeren

[Dimus]

a bit more progress:

now with radome, and I have been toying with the specs as well on the fuselage, to remove the metallic shine on the paint.

Better? Now for the stripes on the spike, do I, or don't I?

Looks great Jankees!

[joe bob]

A video from when planes stil had carisma :applause:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTAx0KfEqTI

Soeren


Nice. I had never seen that one.
1982, what an interesting period of time that was to be on the transient ramp.
The new teen series jets routinely sharing space with the Century series and even Flight System Inc F-86s

[hae5904]

I cant tell from the image you posted if they actually had multicolored stripes or not. It kind of looks like there may have been a single solid white stripe mid way...but thats hard to tell. Even if you did it, many had stripes for visibility since it was so long. It wouldnt be out of place, thats for sure.

Jankees, better compare with other 32nd TFS F-100C pictures (the ones with the green striped tail)....the red/white/blue tail was only used for an extremely short time, when in fact, the unit was in proces converting to the F-102......

Hank

[odourboy]

Hmmm.. notice anything missing? (WIP)

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa165/odourboy/Thor%20No%20Probe.jpg~original

[JimmyRFR]

Amazing repaints y'all.

:encouragement:

[hschuit]

Hmmm.. notice anything missing? (WIP)

Guess that is the next SP version: No refuel probe :applause:

[ColoKent]

Thank god! Will make the foreign variants more realistic....

GREAT airplane though....loving it.

Kent

[ZsoltB]

http://kepkezelo.com/images/v7w68ush7vvs021oxyz5.jpg

[jankees]

I noticed that on all the camouflaged version that came with the package, there is a very clear demarcation between the painted and the non painted part, which is relatively far forward. Also check the paint above by Zsolt.
However, if I look at pictures of real aircraft, I never see this line as far forward as in the model, like in this pic:

http://users.vermontel.net/~tomh/images/AIRCRAFT/USAF/TYPES/FIGHTER/F100/F100D_563056.jpg,

and of course quite a few had everything painted, and the paint burned off, like I tried to do in the French one I uploaded.
Could it be that the camouflage paint is wrong in this respect in the model, or can anyone show me a pic of a real aircraft with the same amount of bare metal as the paints that came with the model?

[hae5904]

Jankees, all camouflaged F-100's were fully painted, EXCEPT the ANG Huns AFTER the SEA conflict. Only then did they left the engine part unpainted, and indeed, like you said, not so much stretched forward.

Hank

[ZsoltB]

http://kepkezelo.com/images/opyce4mptu18pegk16mc.jpg

http://kepkezelo.com/images/6bn1qrtoetmp8azdu0ly.jpg
http://kepkezelo.com/images/dbszdffn9ixpbzhdn79s.jpg

[SH427]

This is at the very tippy top of my "to buy" list. Can't wait to fly Misty missions over Vietnam (even if they might be a little quiet as compared to the original sorties..)

[jankees]

Jankees, all camouflaged F-100's were fully painted, EXCEPT the ANG Huns AFTER the SEA conflict. Only then did they left the engine part unpainted, and indeed, like you said, not so much stretched forward.

Hank


ah, OK, it wasn't my imagination then, nor my failing (but mending) eyesight.
Another thing I have yet to see on photo's is the sharp camo demarcation on the underwing fuel tanks....

[jeansy]

I noticed that on all the camouflaged version that came with the package, there is a very clear demarcation between the painted and the non painted part, which is relatively far forward. Also check the paint above by Zsolt.
However, if I look at pictures of real aircraft, I never see this line as far forward as in the model, like in this pic:

http://users.vermontel.net/~tomh/images/AIRCRAFT/USAF/TYPES/FIGHTER/F100/F100D_563056.jpg,

and of course quite a few had everything painted, and the paint burned off, like I tried to do in the French one I uploaded.
Could it be that the camouflage paint is wrong in this respect in the model, or can anyone show me a pic of a real aircraft with the same amount of bare metal as the paints that came with the model?

http://media.moddb.com/images/groups/1/3/2044/1234493.jpg

http://www.boeing.com/resources/boeingdotcom/history/images/f-100_hero_med_01_1280x436.jpg

http://redtags-us.secure12.ezhostingserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/f-100d_53705-1.jpg

I like this look

[WarHorse47]

I say, boy. Keep them freeware repaints coming...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a185/WarHorse47/Foghorn_Leghorn_zpsrhm1ctiy.png~original

[Rubberlegs]

I agree.."Eye-Watering " are those repaints..so by all means, keep them a'comin'!! ..but must also ask..."Where can one find them?"
(.....can't think straight when it's -30c outside with 20cm of white-stuff) Please point in right direction...Thanks!

Walt
Fly High..Punch holes in the Sky.

[jankees]

mine are where I usually post my paints, on OZx: http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/profile/750-jankees/content/&type=downloads_file

only two so far, third one will land next weekend

[Rubberlegs]

Thanks J.K....!
.....finally shoveled out my keyboard from under the snow and linked right to your site.
Have download both your repaints..Super! Brings back memories....based nr. German-French border, if the F-100s
weren't doing a low-level 'beat-up', they would be 'ramped' while checking out our Off-Mess. Interesting times.

Thanks again for your repaints.

Walt
Fly High..Punch holes in the Sky

[jim]

Anybody having trouble installing the "HUN". Everytime I try to install it it goes OK but screws up the FSX software. I can't load other aircraft after I leave flying the F100. Anybody got any ideas?

[WarHorse47]

How does it screw up FSX?

I've installed and installed it several times in an attempt to isolate the conflict with my anti-virus program, and had no install issues.

Make sure that you always download and run the installer with your anti-virus program off. When you run the installer, make sure you run it "as Administrator".

I believe there were some other suggestions posted here in the forums by MV. Another recommendation is to run FSX "as Administrator" as well.

[Tom Burnside]

I hope I dont offend anyone when I say this. I asked the question whether this came with what usually FSX aircraft come with like default GPS and autopilot etc. The one thing that bothers me is that some most FS developers make there aircraft as close to the real thing as possible and dont get me wrong I really do appreciate all the aircraft scenery and all the other things they do for us to enjoy. But im the kind of person who thinks as long as it looks like the real thing, sounds like the real thing is simple to use and operate I dont mind. Stuff like the CLS A330/A340 JustFlight EE Lightning Tornado and Canberra they are all highly detailed and sound like the real thing but at the same time they are not to difficult to use. Now I know many of you will say wheres the fun in that I do get that when I heard that Milviz was doing this I got really excited always had a soft spot for the Hun. But I just do believe that there are more people like me (Well I hope there is :biggrin-new:) But I do get frustrated quite easily and do tend to give up when I cant get things to work. I hope this hasnt offended anyone.

[hae5904]

I forgot this WIP shot to post..... oh well

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k204/Hank41/2016-2-14_18-32-12-898_zpstvats8le.png (http://s89.photobucket.com/user/Hank41/media/2016-2-14_18-32-12-898_zpstvats8le.png.html)


Hank

[DaveB]

I like that Hank:encouragement:

ATB
DaveB:)

[jim]

I install it exactly the way you do or how Milviz instructs. Ido not install it as administratot or run FSX as administrator, But I will surely will tomorrow morning.

[DaveB]

I sometimes install as Administrator but have never 'had' to run FSX as Administrator.. until the Hun.. just to get the internal lighting to work!!

ATB
DaveB:)

[Mach3DS]

Does anyone have a closeup of what appears to be a crown of gold inside a red coat of arms which appears on some Royal Danish Air Force tails just above the flag.

https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/alfblume/11177238173/sizes/o/

[JimmyRFR]

I hope I dont offend anyone when I say this. I asked the question whether this came with what usually FSX aircraft come with like default GPS and autopilot etc. The one thing that bothers me is that some most FS developers make there aircraft as close to the real thing as possible and dont get me wrong I really do appreciate all the aircraft scenery and all the other things they do for us to enjoy. But im the kind of person who thinks as long as it looks like the real thing, sounds like the real thing is simple to use and operate I dont mind. Stuff like the CLS A330/A340 JustFlight EE Lightning Tornado and Canberra they are all highly detailed and sound like the real thing but at the same time they are not to difficult to use. Now I know many of you will say wheres the fun in that I do get that when I heard that Milviz was doing this I got really excited always had a soft spot for the Hun. But I just do believe that there are more people like me (Well I hope there is :biggrin-new:) But I do get frustrated quite easily and do tend to give up when I cant get things to work. I hope this hasnt offended anyone.


No offense from your comments here, Tom. But please keep in mind that different releases have different goals in mind, and selective audiences that the developers might wish to appease. Pretty sure the target audience of this aircraft would of had their lynching ropes at the ready should the Hun have shipped with any sort of a GPS!

[Mach3DS]

WIP. 95% done. Just need that crown logo and unit number. And a couple of other small items.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1653/24981195032_5d374eb779_o.jpgt

[Jen]

Does anyone have a closeup of what appears to be a crown of gold inside a red coat of arms which appears on some Royal Danish Air Force tails just above the flag.

https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/alfblume/11177238173/sizes/o/

Sorry Rick. I can`t read your link, but could it be any of these you are looking for.?

http://www.flvskjolde.dk/

You should look for esk 727

[ZsoltB]

WIP. 95% done. Just need that crown logo and unit number. And a couple of other small items.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1653/24981195032_5d374eb779_o.jpgt

:encouragement:

[Jen]

WIP. 95% done. Just need that crown logo and unit number. And a couple of other small items.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1653/24981195032_5d374eb779_o.jpgt
It looks absolute amazing...

[Jen]

Sorry Rick. I can`t read your link, but could it be any of these you are looking for.?

http://www.flvskjolde.dk/

You should look for esk 727


Maybe this one: http://www.727fs.dk/files/stacks_image_9.jpg

Soeren

[Katoun]

Hi,

Our forums are finally back up and appear to be working. If you should have any issues, please contact me by pm or by email.

We are going to be fixing up the colors and the logo shortly but the priority was, and remains, to get you, our clients, back online.

If you registered after the 12th, you will probably have to redo that but I will be contacting all of those clients who were lost.

Thank you for your patience.

Kat

[WarHorse47]

Good job, Kat. :encouragement:

Thanks

[Tom Burnside]

No offense from your comments here, Tom. But please keep in mind that different releases have different goals in mind, and selective audiences that the developers might wish to appease. Pretty sure the target audience of this aircraft would of had their lynching ropes at the ready should the Hun have shipped with any sort of a GPS!

I understand that but when you see all these amazing models come out and like the Phantom and Hun and they dont have what I usually use and im sure others use it is frustrating because there is no alternative that can match it.

[Mach3DS]

I understand that but when you see all these amazing models come out and like the Phantom and Hun and they dont have what I usually use and im sure others use it is frustrating because there is no alternative that can match it.

The HUN is not the Phantom. You have the ability and can learn how to navigate using tools that have been used for more than 60 years before GPS. It requires a little work, but when you're done you will wonder why on earth you ever relied so heavily on a little top down view of the world. When you learn to use classic navigation you engage the problem solvig part of your brain. Very quickly you will be able to get a clear picture of where you are. Try it! If youre already flying then you have the ability to learn something new! We believe in you! Plus, if your age says anything, you should be able to learn this better and faster than the rest of us! ;) And if you are uncertain we'll be happy to help you overcome something.

[Mach3DS]

Maybe this one: http://www.727fs.dk/files/stacks_image_9.jpg

Soeren

Looking for this one. You can see the coat of arms on the upper vertical stab surface:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5735/23176453202_22539c499f.jpg

[falcon409]

I understand that but when you see all these amazing models come out and like the Phantom and Hun and they don't have what I usually use and i'm sure others use it is frustrating because there is no alternative that can match it.
Also no offense intended here, but why is the lack of a GPS or Autopilot reason for concern? There are pop-ups that can be added with very little effort. Can you imagine the F-100 panel as it appears now with a Garmin 500 smack in the middle? The days of having a standard GPS and Autopilot in every airplane are long gone and to expect that an aircraft that has been a WIP for as long as the Super Saber has would be released with what would have been viewed by the vast majority of people waiting for it as "cheesy". . . .well. . .no, sorry.

If you expect to have those things in future releases, purchase FSPanel Studio and learn how to make panel modifications yourself.

[hschuit]

WIP. 95% done. Just need that crown logo and unit number. And a couple of other small items.


What an awesome paint :applause: Maybe this helps - Esk 727 F-100's did have blue patches on the tail, above the rudder:

[Mach3DS]

Thank you! However this particular paint, is taken from a color photo which is conveniently now not available anymore on Flickr. However the colors are correct as shown. If it helps narrow it down, the coat of arms color is Gold and Red in the photo, with the belt underneath in Gold. in fact, the photo still shows it operating with the USAF FW-221 unit number on the side.

Found it again...

https://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3741/11177238173_86f0ed6972_h.jpg

[ZsoltB]

Thank you! However this particular paint, is taken from a color photo which is conveniently now not available anymore on Flickr. However the colors are correct as shown. If it helps narrow it down, the coat of arms color is Gold and Red in the photo, with the belt underneath in Gold. in fact, the photo still shows it operating with the USAF FW-221 unit number on the side.

Found it again...

https://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3741/11177238173_86f0ed6972_h.jpg

Great pics!

[Jen]

Thank you! However this particular paint, is taken from a color photo which is conveniently now not available anymore on Flickr. However the colors are correct as shown. If it helps narrow it down, the coat of arms color is Gold and Red in the photo, with the belt underneath in Gold. in fact, the photo still shows it operating with the USAF FW-221 unit number on the side.

Found it again...

https://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3741/11177238173_86f0ed6972_h.jpg

Been searching a lot, but I can not seem to find other than this sqn badge. http://www.727fs.dk/files/stacks_image_9.jpg


But it looks like it differs quite a lot from aircraft to aircraft, and also over time for each individual aircraft.

Some had none at all, some had the badge on both sides, and others only on the left side.

They were called "the hammerthrowers" ( Thor`s hammer ), and I think the hammer in the badge, was silver, or silver/grey.

( if I haven`t misunderstood your request :wink: )

Soeren

[Mach3DS]

THANK YOU JEN!!!! that unlocked it for me! I had no idea what i was looking at until you said it wad a hammer! Its silver wings and a hammer in the center on a red backdrop Thank you! Seriously, I can't believe how long I've been searching and combing through pictures and information to find this! Thanks again.

[Jen]

THANK YOU JEN!!!! that unlocked it for me! I had no idea what i was looking at until you said it wad a hammer! Its silver wings and a hammer in the center on a red backdrop Thank you! Seriously, I can't believe how long I've been searching and combing through pictures and information to find this! Thanks again.

You are absolutely welcome. I am totally happy, that you are making this version of our early F-100`s. Brings back a lot of memories :applause::applause:

[n4gix]

I understand that but when you see all these amazing models come out and like the Phantom and Hun and they dont have what I usually use and im sure others use it is frustrating because there is no alternative that can match it.

Tom, there is absolutely nothing preventing you from adding a "popup GPS" in your HUN (or any other aircraft).

[ZsoltB]

Tom, there is absolutely nothing preventing you from adding a "popup GPS" in your HUN (or any other aircraft).

Please working GPS values

[hschuit]

Please working GPS values

All you need to do is copy the GPS popup lines from the stock Cessna 172 panel.cfg and insert them into the F-100 panel.cfg.

[StormILM]

For those who want to add a 2d popup GPS window, open up the panel cfg and add these lines in the proper order:
Window01=GPS
then:
[Window01]
Background_color=0,0,0
size_mm=456,378
position=8
visible=0
ident=GPS_PANEL
window_size= 0.500
no_luminous=1

gauge00=fs9gps!gps_500, 0,0

It will work fine, I tested it. Yes, there is an Autopilot but like most aircraft of the time, it is a very simple dual channel type with altitude and heading hold. There is a Beam Hold selection but as I've heard from relatives of mine who flew aircraft like the F-86 and F-4, the Beam Hold function was something they rarely to never used for a number of reasons. That being noted, you can climb and descend by hand then level off at the desired altitude and engage the Alt Hold function. It will hold altitude very reliably and when you're on course, simply engage to Heading Hold to hold course. Perform all the course changes by hand and using shallow standard rate bank turns. Bank too steeply and the resulting airspeed & attitude changes will cause dipping and climbing.

For vintage Navigation, using the TACAN with VOR frequencies is easy and generally very precise. To manipulate the VOR frequencies on the TACAN panel, first hit Shift+1 to bring up the transparent window, then placing the mouse cursor over the TACAN dial, simply right and left click the different sections of the dial to adjust frequencies(which will be reflected in the popup window). You can then (or prior to setting VOR frequencies) set the heading on your Course Indicator for precise course vectoring. The way I plot a flight plan for the Hun (and similar vintage models), I usually print off a map section or use a sectional and pre-write all the VOR and ILS frequencies on a piece of paper as well as the headings for each part of the course and desired altitudes. I set up the TACAN & course and then takeoff, flying everything by hand until I'm established on course and altitude (then engaging to AP). For changing to the next leg of the course, I first go ahead and set the next course heading and then plot my turn points to be on the inside of the course/turn before reaching the VOR (not overflying it) to prevent chasing the needle back & forth and to prevent having any altitude or attitude deviations or upset. The needle swing and re-establishing on the next course leg is very easy. With this model, it takes a good bit of practice but it will sharpen your skills considerably. I did also shoot a couple dozen ILS approaches (of course, all by hand). The needles and indications were very precise and deviations were easy to avoid.

[Duckie]

Still have a long way to go in reworking the paint kit to get it the way I want, but I think I've about got the scorched painted metal on the diffuse texture the way I want it. Now for new camo pattern with soft demarcs, new diffuse alphas, speculars, and spec alphas, among other things.

Stay tuned for more WIP later... Lots of green and brown Huns out there somewhere!

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b586/Duckie1021/HUN%20TEST_zpsuwli9sgf.jpg

[Mach3DS]

:encouragement::encouragement::encouragement::pop4 :

[Mach3DS]

https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1565/24825820740_75d772d76b_b.jpg

[Scandinavian]

You guys are making it harder and harder for me not to get the F-100. :icon_lol:

[findus]

https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1565/24825820740_75d772d76b_b.jpg

Thx a lot! Awesome as always ;-) The Skyblazers will certainly look great,too ;-)

[hae5904]

WIP.........

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k204/Hank41/2016-2-19_10-30-36-900_zpskwjborzo.png (http://s89.photobucket.com/user/Hank41/media/2016-2-19_10-30-36-900_zpskwjborzo.png.html)

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k204/Hank41/2016-2-19_10-30-59-380_zpscmgdxe1y.png (http://s89.photobucket.com/user/Hank41/media/2016-2-19_10-30-59-380_zpscmgdxe1y.png.html)


Hank

[Tim-HH]

https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1565/24825820740_75d772d76b_b.jpg

What a beautiful repaint! Thanks a lot Rick :applause:

Greetings
Tim

[Duckie]

What a beautiful repaint! Thanks a lot Rick :applause:

Greetings
Tim

+1 !

Great full for the talented virtual metal smiths working on this bird! :encouragement::encouragement:

Edit: I really do know that "grateful" is the correct way to express the feeling, NOT GREAT FULL! However, I was overruled by this machine's auto correct, which is very assertive, and many times ignores my attempts to do the right thing! %¥€!?&@$!!!!!

[ejoiner]

+1 !

Great full for the talented virtual metal smiths working on this bird! :encouragement::encouragement:

Looking forward to some VN era green.

[noddy]

http://imageshack.com/a/img924/4949/bLi6xo.jpghttp://imageshack.com/a/img923/4908/c6q1Ui.jpg

[Tom Burnside]

The HUN is not the Phantom. You have the ability and can learn how to navigate using tools that have been used for more than 60 years before GPS. It requires a little work, but when you're done you will wonder why on earth you ever relied so heavily on a little top down view of the world. When you learn to use classic navigation you engage the problem solvig part of your brain. Very quickly you will be able to get a clear picture of where you are. Try it! If youre already flying then you have the ability to learn something new! We believe in you! Plus, if your age says anything, you should be able to learn this better and faster than the rest of us! ;) And if you are uncertain we'll be happy to help you overcome something.

Thank you rick.

[rsgunner]

A little bit of "Nashville Sound" Over Eglin AFB.

The texture represents the 90th TFS at Bien Hoa between 2/6/66 to 10/31/70.


Russ

[joe bob]

I believe I am about ready to go from the training squadron to an operational squadron.
I have gotten the hang of the last profile that was giving me trouble, the 30 degree dive bombing .
Yesterday I flew a complete training mission, flying from Dobbins AFB in Georgia, topped up from a tanker over the GA FL border and then low level to Pinecastle bombing range.
1st pass was a shack with Snake eyes and fairly close with Napalm on the second run. Recovery at MacDill finished the day.
Yayyy for me! :icon37:
What a great addon this is.

[harrybasset]

I would love "Triple Zilch" of the 20th TFW out of RAF Lakenheath.

[Mach3DS]

CCTS Training paint... :D Taking on Fuel before our low level run into groom lake scouting out a good IP for an upcoming mission.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1715/24510341594_89689e5655_o.jpg

[Mach3DS]

I would love "Triple Zilch" of the 20th TFW out of RAF Lakenheath.

I would love to accomodate you....if i can. No promises...my time is limited but i really like that paint. Dont let that stop another painter though!

[DaveQ]

I would love "Triple Zilch" of the 20th TFW out of RAF Lakenheath.

They were at Wethersfield till 1970, then went to Upper Heyford when they transitioned to the F-111. Saw Huns there just before they were all gone.

DaveQ

[jankees]

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24235.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24235.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24248.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24248.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24255.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24255.jpg.html)

[harrybasset]

They were at Wethersfield till 1970, then went to Upper Heyford when they transitioned to the F-111. Saw Huns there just before they were all gone.

DaveQ

I remember on ATC annual camp at RAF Cosford. I was sitting trussed up in a parachute waiting for my turn for a flight in a Chipmunk when two Super sabres roared over, they looked very impressive.

[DaveQ]

I remember on ATC annual camp at RAF Cosford. I was sitting trussed up in a parachute waiting for my turn for a flight in a Chipmunk when two Super sabres roared over, they looked very impressive.

Ah! Happy times:very_drunk:. Waterbeach with 1 and 56 on Hunters and 64 on Javelins. Upwood with 35 on Canberra B.1's.

DaveQ

[Mach3DS]

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24235.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24235.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24248.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24248.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24255.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24255.jpg.html)

Excellent work Jankees!

[jankees]

the Soesterberg 32nd TFS paint is now available on OZx: http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/5632-milviz-f-100d-usaf-32nd-tfs-fw-890/

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24188.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24188.jpg.html)

and the other one will follow soon I hope:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24299.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24299.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24313.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24313.jpg.html)

[Duckie]

Great stuff Jankees! Speed AND Quality, what a combination!

Still plugging away at the paint kit! Fuselage is almost done except for one pesky area, the match line between fuselage and V-Tail!

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b586/Duckie1021/hun_zps4ffhecew.jpg

[findus]

As I wrote...just awesome;-)


http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv194/nospam123/screenshot-2016-013_zpsd0zvjmm6.jpg


(http://s683.photobucket.com/user/nospam123/media/screenshot-2016-013_zpsd0zvjmm6.jpg.html)http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv194/nospam123/screenshot-2016-010_zpsfhxzv6qd.jpg (http://s683.photobucket.com/user/nospam123/media/screenshot-2016-010_zpsfhxzv6qd.jpg.html)

[Stickshaker]

Thanks for the 32TFS paint, Jankees. Just made my first flight with it. Beautiful!

[WarHorse47]

the Soesterberg 32nd TFS paint is now available on OZx: http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/5632-milviz-f-100d-usaf-32nd-tfs-fw-890/

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24188.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24188.jpg.html)

and the other one will follow soon I hope:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24299.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24299.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24313.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24313.jpg.html)Awesome repaints, Jankees. Thank you very, very much for sharing these. :encouragement:

[jankees]

you're welcome, here's a link to that last paint: http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/5634-milviz-f-100d-usaf-494th-tfs-fw-262/

[WarHorse47]

Thanks. I check aussiex.org daily for your work and downloaded the latest first thing this morning.

I'm just amazed and how quickly you can create them.

[ZsoltB]

http://kepkezelo.com/images/a0d5mbtdqj86fkssdckw.jpg

[Mach3DS]

Zsolt, looks great! If you want to make it so that the yellow stripes look less metallic and more like paint, change your blending option so that the paint layer is on top of everything else. Then use the alpha channel to control reflectivity. Will look more like painted stripes than colored metal. You could do custom speculars to dull down shine in the areas with paint. If you need an example checkout the RDAF FW-221 speculars diffuse layer for an example.

Great repaint!

[ZsoltB]

Zsolt, looks great! If you want to make it so that the yellow stripes look less metallic and more like paint, change your blending option so that the paint layer is on top of everything else. Then use the alpha channel to control reflectivity. Will look more like painted stripes than colored metal. You could do custom speculars to dull down shine in the areas with paint. If you need an example checkout the RDAF FW-221 speculars diffuse layer for an example.

Great repaint!

Yes, I've thought about it
Then I check
Thank you!
Zsolt

[ZsoltB]

http://kepkezelo.com/images/h6dja5iqq5neix59iy6g.jpg

http://kepkezelo.com/images/l29zriarjdmjv5jqtdet.jpg

[McQueen79]

Great Repaints from all of you, thanks for doing it :encouragement::applause:. Please could one of you do a Skin from the German Air Force F-86K of JG 74?

Regards
Martin

[Mach3DS]

http://kepkezelo.com/images/h6dja5iqq5neix59iy6g.jpg

http://kepkezelo.com/images/l29zriarjdmjv5jqtdet.jpg

Fantastic! One last item...The paint kit has an older versioni of the Exhaust petals. Copy the exhaust of the FW-263 or the FW-221 or from either T-bird that shipped with installer...those are correct with the clean areas between the black exhaust petals. Nice job!!! love it.

[ZsoltB]

http://kepkezelo.com/images/q9iq8w7mz30atbpea9y5.jpg

[Mach3DS]

http://kepkezelo.com/images/q9iq8w7mz30atbpea9y5.jpg

Spectacular! :encouragement::encouragement:

[ZsoltB]

http://kepkezelo.com/images/4cyud679fwbzrtr2m7w2.jpg

[WarHorse47]

So, Zsolt. Where can one acquire these repaints?? You did not mention that. :adoration:

[Mach3DS]

http://kepkezelo.com/images/4cyud679fwbzrtr2m7w2.jpg

Zsolt! Fantastic. One thing, don't forget the interior gun radome! otherwise looks perfect! :D

[ZsoltB]

http://kepkezelo.com/images/xlp8k3qq8awcrfxay7y1.jpg

[ZsoltB]

http://kepkezelo.com/images/wu6y49cfwszii1uvat0c.jpg

http://kepkezelo.com/images/os6pbgzcbc0mxzwkvm0p.jpg

[ZsoltB]

The F-100D repaints available the MV forum

Zsolt

[WarHorse47]

The F-100D repaints available the MV forum

ZsoltThank you, Zsolt. Your paints are excellent and much appreciated.

Cheers :very_drunk:

[ZsoltB]

Thank you, Zsolt. Your paints are excellent and much appreciated.

Cheers :very_drunk:

You are welcome!

:encouragement: :wavey:

[UnknownGuest12]

Thank you so much...really...

[dvj]

http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2016/02/24/Untitled-1.jpg

[ZsoltB]

http://kepkezelo.com/images/0h1ttkvo3euicmtcmreh.jpg

http://kepkezelo.com/images/e9rdbwxdl1pkd13oosx0.jpg

[dvj]

http://kepkezelo.com/images/e9rdbwxdl1pkd13oosx0.jpg

These are so stunning. Thanks for the great work!

-d

[falcon409]

The very first Fighter I ever worked on out of Tech School was the F-100. The 7272nd Flying Training Wing (Wheelus AB, Libya). I have yet to find anything useable for a repaint. Most photos are in B&W and color images are so small no details are recognizable. If anyone ever comes across something that can be used I'd be grateful.

[Fireball6]

Thanks Zsolt - excellent work !

[SH427]

The very first Fighter I ever worked on out of Tech School was the F-100. The 7272nd Flying Training Wing (Wheelus AB, Libya). I have yet to find anything useable for a repaint. Most photos are in B&W and color images are so small no details are recognizable. If anyone ever comes across something that can be used I'd be grateful.

Look familiar at all?
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c7/Whl-20thtfw-f-100.jpg

[stovall]

Here is one for the 48th TFW.

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/48th%20TFW_zpsz0j3lntv.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/48th%20TFW_zpsz0j3lntv.jpg.html)

[DaveQ]

The very first Fighter I ever worked on out of Tech School was the F-100. The 7272nd Flying Training Wing (Wheelus AB, Libya). I have yet to find anything useable for a repaint. Most photos are in B&W and color images are so small no details are recognizable. If anyone ever comes across something that can be used I'd be grateful.

You could try F-100.org or the 20th TFW site. Plenty there though detail close up is difficult. I remember talking to you about this one when I did it for the donationware one some years back because I borrowed your excellent paint kit. One question I have is that some 20th TFW aircraft look to be painted ADC grey - was that the case or was it just the photography??

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq136/DaveQ-photos/F-100%2020th%201_zpsa4yyyzzx.jpg

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq136/DaveQ-photos/F-100%2020th%202_zps8web8rq4.jpg

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq136/DaveQ-photos/F-100%2020th%203_zps5w3pxgqz.jpg

DaveQ

[Mach3DS]

Fantastic Gentlemen! Hope you're all thoroughly enjoying the Hun!! Looks like it to me! :jump: Dave, I've noticed that many B/W photos are terrible at transferring whether something was painted or simply not clean and reflective. Depending on cloud cover etc. The bare metal in BW can often times not look reflective at all even though it was to a certain degree.

[falcon409]

You could try F-100.org or the 20th TFW site. Plenty there though detail close up is difficult. I remember talking to you about this one when I did it for the donationware one some years back because I borrowed your excellent paint kit. One question I have is that some 20th TFW aircraft look to be painted ADC grey - was that the case or was it just the photography?
DaveQ
Yea, that one would suffice for sure, although we had a different livery for the Training Wing which is what I was looking for. I rarely did anything with the 20th aircraft, they had their own maintainers so I can't say for sure. I know the 7272nd birds were all aluminum/bare metal.

[ZsoltB]

http://kepkezelo.com/images/niq3gpwayos33w6lixqt.jpg

http://kepkezelo.com/images/zgisjfngs41vb49q41vu.jpg

[Mach3DS]

DO NOT to replace the original texture set please. This is simply my take, based on my own flavor. Hope you enjoy. Uploading at SOH now. Should be available soon.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1550/24344407953_5dd749de31_o.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1445/24675756640_198f08caa0_o.jpg

[Mach3DS]

FW-948...yes it's an F model....yes, I don't care! It's a flying version today! And it should be flying in our sim as well! :encouragement:

http://wallpapers-best.com/uploads/posts/2015-11/1_north_american_f-100_super_sabre.jpg

[ZsoltB]

Here is one for the 48th TFW.

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/48th%20TFW_zpsz0j3lntv.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/48th%20TFW_zpsz0j3lntv.jpg.html)

Available?

[ZsoltB]

F-100D-10-NA Super Sabre (54-2188)
Ex USAF 48th FBW 494th FBS
Ex AdA (French Air Force)To TuAF Nov 1959
113Filo 'Korsan' (Pirate) Incirlik AB Adana 1964

http://kepkezelo.com/images/pn6wfmmgqvwvx6oqb5pp.jpg

http://kepkezelo.com/images/zswkk1xaoib877m57c6t.jpg

[stovall]

Available?

Zsolt, I will try to put things together for this evening. Busy all day with real life stuff. Thanks for the interest. DaveQ is doing a great job on the 20th TFW so keep your eyes open for that beauty.

[Duckie]

35453 35454

Can someone please tell me what this is supposed to be and can it be covered or is it in the model? It is not visible like this in any of the photos and walk-arounds I have, either in active duty color or B&W or in museum pieces.

On the real aircraft there is a LOX gauge contained inside a panel with a small oval glass window but from normal viewing distances and even closer, this gauge is covered by dark shadows within its compartment and shows up as small dark oval from the exterior.

I have searched the operating manual that came with the model and it shows the LOX gauge inside the panel with the panel cover removed for the photo.

IMO this "thing" is an eye sore on an otherwise outstanding visual model. Please tell me it can be covered.

[falcon409]

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=35453&stc=1 http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=35454&stc=1

Can someone please tell me what this is supposed to be and can it be covered or is it in the model? It is not visible like this in any of the photos and walk-arounds I have, either in active duty color or B&W or in museum pieces.

On the real aircraft there is a LOX gauge contained inside a panel with a small oval glass window but from normal viewing distances and even closer, this gauge is covered by dark shadows within its compartment and shows up as small dark oval from the exterior.

I have searched the operating manual that came with the model and it shows the LOX gauge inside the panel with the panel cover removed for the photo.

IMO this "thing" is an eye sore on an otherwise outstanding visual model. Please tell me it can be covered.
I saw that also and being a 26+ year Egress Tech it looked like a small D-Ring with cable wound around it, much like the external canopy jettison handles found on many Fighters. I worked on the F-100 but it has been 40yrs and I can't verify it.

[Mach3DS]

Interesting....It's the refueling probe illumination light. Scroll all the way down. On the left. Cheers.

http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/awa01/101-200/awa178-F-100D/00.shtm

[falcon409]

Interesting....It's the refueling probe illumination light.
Yep, beat me to it, lol. . .
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=35455&stc=1

[Duckie]

You guys posted the same photo I did. Very unusual interpretation on the model vs the real thing. So I guess it's modeled in since I have been unable to find it on any of the texture sheets. Too bad.

[joe bob]

I love this video from the late 50's It seems to capture the feeling of the time for me. Thunderbird quality formation work but clearly these are not show boat aircraft, they have that look of a squadron work horse.
Most impressive work for what is really a home movie. The air to air shots are superior to what the AF PR folks were generating.
Great airborne refueling scenes as well.
Warning, bird chests at around the 8 min mark.

If anyone is looking for a next repaint subject you could do a lot worse.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wNeBaBoxBo&index=1&list=LLm6TW1otfE2LAnSmu2IoHvw

[ZsoltB]

I love this video from the late 50's It seems to capture the feeling of the time for me. Thunderbird quality formation work but clearly these are not show boat aircraft, they have that look of a squadron work horse.
Most impressive work for what is really a home movie. The air to air shots are superior to what the AF PR folks were generating.
Great airborne refueling scenes as well.
Warning, bird chests at around the 8 min mark.

If anyone is looking for a next repaint subject you could do a lot worse.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wNeBaBoxBo&index=1&list=LLm6TW1otfE2LAnSmu2IoHvw

Very,very great video!

Thanks for sharing!

Zsolt

[odourboy]

You guys posted the same photo I did. Very unusual interpretation on the model vs the real thing. So I guess it's modeled in since I have been unable to find it on any of the texture sheets. Too bad.

That probe light glass texture is called 'other_light.dds' and is in the main texture folder. You could override it in your paint but the materials settings are quite different (metal versus glass) so even if you were to match the color of the fuselage, the appearance wouldn't be right.

Here's the reference in the flight manual:

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa165/odourboy/Air%20Refueling%20Probe%20Lights.jpg

[DaveQ]

Just been through this walkaround of 'Triple Zilch' at Wethersfield in 1960. Interesting in that it's the first walkaround I've seen of anything in service. Also depressing - the wealth of stencilling I've missed doesn't bear thinking about....:banghead:!!

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.617001828377524.1073741873.346994992044877&type=3

DaveQ

PS - the 20th paint is done and ready to be packaged soon as.

17:15 GMT - Done!

[Duckie]

That probe light glass texture is called 'other_light.dds' and is in the main texture folder. You could override it in your paint but the materials settings are quite different (metal versus glass) so even if you were to match the color of the fuselage, the appearance wouldn't be right.


Odourboy, thank you for the suggestion. The "fix" doesn't have to completely cover it or match the fuselage finish. If it is modeled as a glass surface then a dark tint would be preferable to what's there now. One of the things that make it so obvious to me, aside from its bright metal finish, is that it appears to be about 2 or 3 times larger than the real one.

Unfortunately I don't know anything about altering glass effects so I wouldn't know how to begin to try this. Also, if changing the appearance of this item would affect other glass surfaces then I'd just as soon leave it be.

Steve

[odourboy]

Steve - When I refer to the materials settings, that's something that is part of the model and indicates how the texture is to be treated in terms of usage and application of alpha, spec, bump, global environment.. There's nothing you can do to the texture dds itself to change how it's treated. OTOH, making your own version in your paint folder and changing the tint to make it more subtle is not going to mess up anything else. But you may not get satisfaction since it's 'glass', so at certain angles it's going to reflect pretty much white.

[Duckie]

Steve - When I refer to the materials settings, that's something that is part of the model and indicates how the texture is to be treated in terms of usage and application of alpha, spec, bump, global environment.. There's nothing you can do to the texture dds itself to change how it's treated. OTOH, making your own version in your paint folder and changing the tint to make it more subtle is not going to mess up anything else. But you may not get satisfaction since it's 'glass', so at certain angles it's going to reflect pretty much white.

Brian, thanks for the info, and I appreciate you taking the time to helpfully respond. I may make an attempt since it doesn't affect other areas.

Steve

[ZsoltB]

http://kepkezelo.com/images/3tjc8u0guz5d1s93hyjw.jpg

[Duckie]

Brian, thanks to your helpful suggestion I was able to produce what, for me, is a better solution than what was on the original. Now if the size of that window could be reduce by about 50%! I do get the "white reflection" at certain angles from the sun that you mentioned, but I should have gotten that from the original as well since it is essentially a flat piece of glass. So, many thanks for your help.

Steve

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b586/Duckie1021/Fixed%20it_zps6odmdc5p.png

[n4gix]

You guys posted the same photo I did. Very unusual interpretation on the model vs the real thing. So I guess it's modeled in since I have been unable to find it on any of the texture sheets. Too bad.

What's "too bad?" You circled the light, not the LOX filler port (which is where the white = symbol is). You just misinterpreted what you saw. It would be really dangerous and awkward to refuel at night with no light on the fuel probe...

[Duckie]

What's "too bad?" You circled the light, not the LOX filler port (which is where the white = symbol is). You just misinterpreted what you saw. It would be really dangerous and awkward to refuel at night with no light on the fuel probe...

I misread what the "thing" was, not what I saw. Interesting that two other folks, one a real world tech, and one who offered some very helpful advice, understood exactly what I was getting at. It had nothing whatsoever to do with the real world function of the "thing". Rather, it had everything to do with trying to make the model "thing" LOOK more like the real world "thing".

But, I think you know all that.

[Mach3DS]

Finally had some time to work on FW-948...coming along.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1500/24900880459_ac1fabb84e_o.jpg

[ZsoltB]

Finally had some time to work on FW-948...coming along.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1500/24900880459_ac1fabb84e_o.jpg

:jump::applause::wavey:

[jankees]

work in progress:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24324.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24324.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24326.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24326.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24332.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24332.jpg.html)

[ZsoltB]

work in progress:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24324.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24324.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24326.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24326.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/F-100D/ss24332.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/F-100D/ss24332.jpg.html)

:encouragement:

[SH427]

ooooo Jan, I'm gonna need that paint.
Any chace we gan get one sans markings with a small reg code on the tail?
(dunno if you take requests but that paint is so clean...)

[joe bob]

I am curious if anyone knows what unit the Air National Guard aircraft that comes as default. It is the one that does not have a state ID but has a very large Air National Guard patch on the fuselage.

[Lawman]

I am curious if anyone knows what unit the Air National Guard aircraft that comes as default. It is the one that does not have a state ID but has a very large Air National Guard patch on the fuselage.

I think it's an aircraft from the 180th TFG, 112th TFS of the Ohio ANG (that's how I have amended the line "ui_variation" after a search on the Internet for serial number "62-942").

http://www.largescaleplanes.com/reviews/review.php?rid=385

[stovall]

Available?

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/48th%20TFW2_zps1b4plhdl.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/48th%20TFW2_zps1b4plhdl.jpg.html)

Uploaded and in the library now. 48th TFW

[ZsoltB]

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/48th%20TFW2_zps1b4plhdl.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/48th%20TFW2_zps1b4plhdl.jpg.html)

Uploaded and in the library now. 48th TFW

:encouragement:

[icycle]

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/tlstovall/48th%20TFW2_zps1b4plhdl.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/tlstovall/media/48th%20TFW2_zps1b4plhdl.jpg.html)

Uploaded and in the library now. 48th TFW

This is fantastic!!! Awesome paint. The MV F100 is turning into my favorite aircraft to fly. Quick note, this. I think, is in the wrong library - it's in "FS2004 - Vietnam", and should be in FSX - Vietnam", no?

Bill