Calclassics L1649A and DC-6B Native FSX Models Available!!

[expat]

See here: http://calclassic.proboards.com/thre.../fsx-p3d-dc-6b

With Tom's help I got the DC-6B working well in P3Dv4 after swapping out some blurred prop textures and playing with the alpha channel. Otherwise they disappeared altogether at speed.

With the Starliner I cannot get the props to spin more than in start up or shut down motion in flight. None of the tricks used with the DC-6B were of any help. Still, it is fabulous to have these big beasts aloft in 64 bit P3D, even if further tweaks to the model or textures may be needed.

[Wings of Gold]

I have pretty well completed my install of the Starliner (L-1649 v4). I still have two issues:

1/ When I open the main boarding hatch all I see is a black rectangle where I should see the inside of the cabin (does anyone else see this also?). I must have the interior model in place and do have a full set of textures for all aircraft - so why the problem. Ideas?

2/ I have read the documentation, but still can't figure out how to display the ground equipment (boarding stairs etc.). PLEASE - someone with the answer, put me out of my misery!

To those who are interested: This is a fabulous aircraft! If you are even moderately interested in propliners - run, not walk, and get this version from California Classic Propliners. Manfred - you still have my utmost admiration for bringing this work of art into our hands.

Best regards to all,

Bill

[expat]

Manfred - you still have my utmost admiration for bringing this work of art into our hands.

I certainly second that! I think the the GSE won't work with P3D and not sure it all worked in FSX though that was a while back I last tried it.

I have two problems - the props spinning slowly - no blur, and the windshield isn't clear. Otherwise it's a beauty. Just wish someone would now covert the L-749!

[Wings of Gold]

Hi Expat,

You need a file called "glass". It opens up the cockpit (in spot view). I got mine from Tom - but I'll send it to you. Send me a PM.

Do you see what I do when you open the main hatch (left side, aft) with shift +E? I see only a black void where the interior should be.

The Boarding steps are a part of the main model, so they should appear if we knew how to trigger it.

I certainly would not ignore a converted 749, but it is externally identical the the 049 (except for the last several aircraft delivered). There is beautiful 049 available from A2A, so I want one of Manfred's converted (Native) L-1049G's.

Bill

[Wings of Gold]

If I would have checked my responses earlier on the California Classic Propliners, I would have had the answers earlier (thanks to Tom).

The Boarding stairs is called for when the parking brakes are applied (Ctrl + . ). Does work!

Tom also said that the black in the open boarding hatch is normal (was there from the beginning).

Bill