P-40Q Warhawk by bub released!

***Rami*** · March 31st, 2018, 11:17

Hey Swagler,

Looks like you're missing some of Dbolt's weapons, and the VB tanks.

You'll need to install these: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforum...tid=17&id=6270

And these: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforum...tid=17&id=6313

And lastly, the VB drop tanks and pylons: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforum...id=17&id=20807

Once you get those installed, make sure your tray tables are secure and your seats are in the upright position, and enjoy your flight!

**swagler** · March 31st, 2018, 11:36

Thank you Rami.

**bub** · April 2nd, 2018, 06:57

Sorry guys. I forgot to put a note in the ReadMe as to where the weapons and tanks could be found. In my haste to get it uploaded I missed it. Thanks Rami, for pointing that out and where they can be found.
Bob

**swagler** · April 2nd, 2018, 07:18

bub- The P-40Q is really nice. But I'm still having a problem with wait cursor remaining busy when start to fly. If I load a default spinner, before starting engine, swap it out for P-40Q, I can trick it. Any suggestions?

**bub** · April 2nd, 2018, 08:18

I'm at a loss as to the problem. Maybe you can post a couple of screenshots so I can get a better handle on it. Everything seems to be working fine on my end.
Bob

**swagler** · April 2nd, 2018, 08:54

bub- I installed all the weapons, tanks... all load properly. Since I installed CFS2 on Win7 x64, when begin to fly, screen is black, needing to run in windowed mode to have access to menu/view/.../cockpit, to initialize. I have not found solution, i.e. config setting... My P-40Q issue may be linked with my video initialization problem. Screenshot would only show wait cursor twirling, of coarse simulator doesn't work correctly in this state. I need to fix CFS2 needing cockpit view initialized first, then narrow down P-40Q issue.

**bub** · April 2nd, 2018, 09:14

I'm still at a complete loss to your problem. All I can tell you is, I went from XP to Windows 10. I followed the hints in the Windows 10 problem thread and all worked fine. Try reinstalling using these hints. It may be the same for Windows 7. Other than that, maybe on of the guru's here can pinpoint a solution. I can't duplicate what you're describing to "back engineer" it. Sorry I'm not helping you on this one.
Bob

***UncleTgt*** · April 2nd, 2018, 13:35

Pretty sure this is because the 2D panel isn't compatible with the newer O/S. They just don't like those half-size panel dimensions.

1024 x 768 bitmaps give you the "waiting spinning circle" cursor. You can continue to fly, just no 2D panel showing, which can be a bugger! You have to go to top left of your window to access the Flights menu & quit the sim.

Resizing the 2D bitmap to 800 x 600, or a multiple. There might need to be changes to the panel.cfg too, depends on how it was put together.

I've got into the habit of making 2D panels for Baldy's aircraft as 1600 x 1200, which is big filesize, but these days we all have hardware that can soak it up...

**swagler** · April 2nd, 2018, 20:16

UncleTgt- Interesting. Yes, when trying to fly the right hand half of panel is missing. re: "You have to go to ... Flights menu & quit the sim" Yes, the top right windows close doesn't work, only CFS2 menu exit. Maybe you and bub can update this, I'm sure others will benefit if resolved.

Do you have any suggestions why when hit 'Fly Now' screen goes black until I set 'menu/view/.../cockpit' to initialize? Googling found I this is a known issue with Win7 x64, and Microsoft only lamely suggests reinstalling CFS2, didn't find any solution.

***UncleTgt*** · April 3rd, 2018, 01:48

Swagler

I am set up on WIN 7 Home Premium. I downloaded Blue Devil's ACM 3d view PTO from SOH. In it there are a couple of files that change the loading view from 2D panel to VC view. Neatly sidesteps the non-WIN 7 compatible 2D panel failing to render issue, which is what I think you are experiencing when you say you get a black screen on loading.

Search for mods by Blue Devil here...

**bub** · April 3rd, 2018, 04:07

Wasn't there an issue with the panel.cfg a while back. I remember something said about, render_3d_window=1 , having to change the 1 to a 0, in the .cfg file. It might be something as simple as that. Grasping at straws here.
Bob

**swagler** · April 3rd, 2018, 07:13

I tried changing all 4 instances of, render_3d_window=1 to =0, in default_panels.cfg, didn't help.

re: P-40Q right half of panel missing. I haven't been able to reproduce it, nor prevent wait cursor by swapping in P-40Q during flight again. More correctly, the gauges in the bottom right quadrant were missing.

I can't find any reference of: Blue Devil's ACM 3d view PTO. Are you referring to Aircraft Container Manager? I have that. What is PTO?

**bub** · April 3rd, 2018, 09:57

Do you have all the gauges installed? (just asking) As I said, I went from XP to Windows 10, so I missed all the Windows 7,8, etc. possible problems. I'm sure you checked and double checked everything. I'm still at a loss as to why you're having these maladies. I'm working on an updated panel and hope to have it uploaded soon. I'll make sure it has everything needed to make it work properly. I would try a fresh install in the C:drive. Name it whatever you like and try it. If it works fine, add one thing at a time and make sure it works. If you start having problems, you've found the culprit. It could be something as simple as something not "named" properly. Hopefully, someone will come up with a solution to help you. As I said, I'm grasping at straws.
Sorry I can't be more helpful,
Bob

**Ivan** · April 3rd, 2018, 10:40

Hello Bub,

Really nice looking P-40Q.
Have you considered a much less "official" paint scheme such as the one raced by Skip Ziegler?

- Ivan.

***UncleTgt*** · April 3rd, 2018, 12:15

Originally Posted by swagler

I tried changing all 4 instances of, render_3d_window=1 to =0, in default_panels.cfg, didn't help.

re: P-40Q right half of panel missing. I haven't been able to reproduce it, nor prevent wait cursor by swapping in P-40Q during flight again. More correctly, the gauges in the bottom right quadrant were missing.

I can't find any reference of: Blue Devil's ACM 3d view PTO. Are you referring to Aircraft Container Manager? I have that. What is PTO?

Only one left in the Library I could find is:

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforum...id=17&id=11078

"ACM 3Dc Features:

It sets the view defaults to 3D cockpit/ 0.64 zoom, …for both air and ground starts. If you get out of 0.64 zoom, …get back by left bracket “[“ all the way out, …then one right bracket “]” back in for 0.64 zoom."

I'll set about uploading the original "acm_3dc_pto.zip" from 2008

**swagler** · April 3rd, 2018, 14:53

bub- CFS2 is clean install. Your P-40Q and weapons/tank pack are only additions.

UncleTgt- thanks, It'll take me a while to configure that gunsight... My view mode is grayed-out until new view window item is selected.

In general- It make no difference whether I use compatibility mode; Win 2000, XP SP1-SP3, run as administrator... Everything works fine without compatibility mode. I can switch to classic theme to run fullscreen without conflicting with Aero theme. Only issue is Fly Now not initializing default view mode.

***The B24 Guy*** · April 3rd, 2018, 15:10

Hi All,

I just downloaded Bubs P-40Q and installed it. I had not DL it before because I sort of had a copy, but not the official release.
Took it for a flight with no problems. I did already have the weapons and tanks so no problems there.

My system is Win 7 pro. I have not had any real problems.
Just the 600x800 windows and I have to use the "Windows Key" to min CFS2 or I return to the black screen.
CFS2 is installed in C:/CombatFS/Combat Flight Simulator 2.
I did not use the disks for install. I have always had a "clean" install on a portable HD to make new copy's .

Regards,
B24Guy

P. S. I am still working on that other matter Bub.

**swagler** · April 3rd, 2018, 18:40

B24Guy- I'm on Win7 Ult x64 and am able to minimize/restore from caption buttons or taskbar. Strange how different systems with same OS encounter different issues.
What do you mean by: "Just the 600x800 windows" ?

***The B24 Guy*** · April 4th, 2018, 06:59

Hi Swagler,

For some unknown reason win7 does not like 1024 x 768 bitmaps in the panels. This causes lock-up with many AC.

Resizing to 800 x 600 fixed the problem for me.

Allen has fixed this issue with many AC.

I think the different video cards may have something to do with the different experiences running CFS2.

Regards,
B24Guy

**bub** · April 4th, 2018, 08:18

Hi All,
Here's a modified panel. I put the original windscreen back in and using CFG edit, was able to tighten up the gauges and trim off some of the panel to look more like the "real" panel. It still needs a little "tweaking". I'll upload it with a set of gauges and a 800 x 600 bmp for the Win. 7 users.
A little something for Ivan. I took the texture done by Michael Pook for a FS 2004 model and modified it to suit. All I did was to soften up the colors a bit. It's the NX 300 B Racer. It still has the .50's and bomb/tank rack. Something to deal with the competition.
Thanks B24 Guy, for keeping at those mods. Take your time the F-3 isn't going anywhere.
Sorry for not being around. I went away for the weekend and then back working nights, sleeping the day away.
Bob

**swagler** · April 4th, 2018, 10:36

I wondered if I was missing gauges, so installed some old aircraft I had: P-51D Mustang D-Day - Thorson/Roger Dial/Mike Hambly/Gary D.Jones and
Supermarine Spitfire MkIIa - Dan Hopgood/Mike Hambly/Barry Bromley.

Then installed a new aircraft from SOH: P-51D Mustang - DIDIER Patrick/Allen
All work perfectly. Then tried P-40Q, rear dropped 18+ inches, settled, wheels to ground looks perfect, and flew perfect. I tweaked the contact points in ACM 2.5 so settles perfect.
The P-51D's and Spitfire added many gauges, and must have fixed something. BUT! I have to load any other aircraft first, exit flight, then load P-40Q. If I initially load P-40Q, the wait cursor issue still exists.
The P-40Q never settles during wait cursor issue. Hope this reveals something.

I will try bub's new panels next.

***voyager*** · April 4th, 2018, 10:48

I have win 7. I don't know if this would work for anyone else but I use the re-size feature in ms paint to change the panel.bmp size from 1024 X 768 to 1025 X 770. And in the panel.cfg I change the size_mm= from 1024,768 to 1025,770. If it is just 1024 I just change it to 1025. If it is any other number I leave it as is. Also any of the fixed window bmps need the same treatment if they are 1024 x 768.

voyager

**bub** · April 4th, 2018, 11:26

Swagler,
What did you set the contact points at? I've been meaning to fix that.

Voyager,
That may be the trick, resizing. I tried an 800 x 600 panel and it worked perfectly. Fingers crossed.

Thanks,
Bob

**swagler** · April 4th, 2018, 12:39

voyage- Thank you. Your method worked perfect. I used my app Image Draw, copied 1024x768, created new 1025x769, pasted copy at altered 1025x769, saved as 24-bit. Issue fixed!

bub- Static Pitch: 15.4, Static CG Height: 6.4, everything else is perfect. I tweaked with wheels... to make visually correct, but would drop and explode.
Started from scratch only adjusting pitch and Height fixed.