SOH Team Project - Grumman Tracker, Trader, Tracer

**p3aewguy** · July 9th, 2012, 12:30

Milton,

Been working on the S-2T a little today, Other than the nacelles, the S2F-3 paint kit works well. I had to rename the wings texture .PSD to use that template from the S2F-3 paint kit. I am having a couple of issues. Please see the attached pictures.

1. The anomaly on the left upper doesn't seem to affect the paint so far. No repair required.

2.The one on the right upper is a major problem. It shows up as an untextured spot (white). see the pic.

3. The main wheel wells are untextured?. When looking up, you see right through the aircraft to the sky. When I checked the other models, they aren't this way(the wells are black).

4. I haven't painted the intake lips yet. I need to know if those parts are mapped for reflectivity or transparency when alpha channels are used. If they are set for transparency, I'll need them set for reflective so they can have metallic shine. edit: PLEASE DISREGARD THIS! Just checked pictures and they are always black.
5. I do need to know where the prop spinners are mapped. These are also black on the military Turbo Trackers!
As the dash 3 paint kit works for all but the nacelles, I intend to only do new paint kit PSD templates for those. Mike Disrud's paint kit can't really be improved upon, at least not by me. My only wish is that they were released in 2048 x 2048 instead of 1024 x 1024. Otherwise they are great!

Dave

**Milton Shupe** · July 9th, 2012, 13:17

Originally Posted by p3aewguy

Milton,

Been working on the S-2T a little today, Other than the nacelles, the S2F-3 paint kit works well. I had to rename the wings texture .PSD to use that template from the S2F-3 paint kit. I am having a couple of issues. Please see the attached pictures.

1. The anomaly on the left upper doesn't seem to affect the paint so far. No repair required.

This is due to mapping the flaps and wings together. It should be fine. Should have mapped them separately.

2.The one on the right upper is a major problem. It shows up as an untextured spot (white). see the pic.

Easy fix, will correct and send model update.

3. The main wheel wells are untextured?. When looking up, you see right through the aircraft to the sky. When I checked the other models, they aren't this way(the wells are black).

The inner walls are not there; will include in the model update to you.

4. I haven't painted the intake lips yet. I need to know if those parts are mapped for reflectivity or transparency when alpha channels are used. If they are set for transparency, I'll need them set for reflective so they can have metallic shine. edit: PLEASE DISREGARD THIS! Just checked pictures and they are always black.

5. I do need to know where the prop spinners are mapped. These are also black on the military Turbo Trackers!

The spinners are mapped to chromespinner_t.bmp

As the dash 3 paint kit works for all but the nacelles, I intend to only do new paint kit PSD templates for those. Todd Disrud's paint kit can't really be improved upon, at least not by me. My only wish is that they were released in 2048 x 2048 instead of 1024 x 1024. Otherwise they are great!

Dave

Thanks Dave. See my responses in RED above.

I will make the necessary changes and sent to you shortly.

**p3aewguy** · July 9th, 2012, 14:25

Originally Posted by Milton Shupe

Thanks Dave. See my responses in RED above.

I will make the necessary changes and sent to you shortly.

Thanks Milton!

**Milton Shupe** · July 9th, 2012, 14:29

Dave,

Attached is the new model file and the chromespinner map.

EDIT: Removed attachments

**Reddog** · July 9th, 2012, 16:41

Originally Posted by Sascha66

Well I uploaded the first cargo texture:costum:

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforum...7&linkid=13739

More will follow tomorrow!

Enjoy!

Sascha

I can't find this anywhere is itup yet?

**Megadog** · July 9th, 2012, 17:42

Originally Posted by fliger747

As to fast slow indicator, I don't believe one was installed. Carrier approaches are flown at 85-95 knots depending on weight, she should come aboard nicely at those speeds.

T

Scan for carrier app. is "meatball, lineup, airspeed' for the recip prop aircraft. Across the top of the mirror/fresnel lens were green "cut" lights used by the LSO to let us know we were cleared to close the throttle for an "OK three wire" landing or bolter. The turboprops and jets flew power on to the landing and used aOa rather than airspeed with immediate full power application at touchdowm . The speeds that Tom give are accurate. Differnt techniques were due to power response differnces in case of bolters.

**PeteHam** · July 9th, 2012, 19:38

Originally Posted by Reddog

I can't find this anywhere is itup yet?

I'm also eagerly awaiting these cargo textures

Waiting ...... waiting ...... waiting ......

Pete.

***huub vink*** · July 10th, 2012, 11:47

Thanks guys, you made me a very very happy man!

The V on the tail indicated this aircraft is stationed at NAS Valkenburg, which is very close to where I live and grew up. The Tracker flew from there until early/mid seventies. I often cycled to the airfield and watched them take off and land. The model brings back many memories.

Cheers,
Huub

***Duckie*** · July 10th, 2012, 19:14

Beautiful screen shot HUUB! Glad you like her clothes! :salute:

Steve

***Duckie*** · July 10th, 2012, 19:15

S2F-1 paintkit was uploaded to the SOH library at 23:12 EDT.

**b24_witchcraft** · July 11th, 2012, 11:08

Just wanted to drop and say thanks to Milton, Steve and the entire SOH team for their hard work on the S2F-1 Tracker!

Nice work all!

**p3aewguy** · July 11th, 2012, 12:51

Originally Posted by Duckie

S2F-1 paintkit was uploaded to the SOH library at 23:12 EDT.

Got it!!! I'll play with this as soon as I finish the S-2T textures for Milton! Thanks Duckie!:salute:

Dave

**PeteHam** · July 11th, 2012, 14:49

Originally Posted by Sascha66

Well I uploaded the first cargo texture:costum:

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforum...7&linkid=13739

More will follow tomorrow!

Enjoy!

Sascha

Thanks Sascha

Just downloaded and installed it this morning ... it's great, well done.

Looking forward to the rest

Pete.

***Duckie*** · July 11th, 2012, 18:33

As promised Maarten, here's one for Hr.Ms. Karel Doorman from VSQ.4, circa 1962.

Attachment 69019 Attachment 69020

Attachment 69021 Attachment 69022

**Maarten -** · July 11th, 2012, 23:35

Originally Posted by Duckie

As promised Maarten, here's one for Hr.Ms. Karel Doorman from VSQ.4, circa 1962.

Attachment 69019 Attachment 69020

Attachment 69021 Attachment 69022

Oh WOW!

Brilliant, Steve!

She looks great! Particularly with the US Navy replacement rudder part. Now I'll have to start practising deck landings and take-off's on the Karel Doorman.
Thank you so much!

Cheers,
Maarten

***Duckie*** · July 12th, 2012, 18:00

Uploaded to SOH Library at 21:56 EDT.

Attachment 69083 Attachment 69084

Attachment 69085 Attachment 69086

**Milton Shupe** · July 12th, 2012, 20:11

Thank you Sir! Top shelf work!

**Maarten -** · July 13th, 2012, 23:19

Originally Posted by Duckie

Uploaded to SOH Library at 21:56 EDT.

Attachment 69083 Attachment 69084

Attachment 69085 Attachment 69086

Thank you so much Steve. 160 looks top-notch.

Can't wait till I actually can download her. (I suppose it is quite busy at the library.) Exciting!!!!!

Cheers,
Maarten

***Duckie*** · July 14th, 2012, 04:27

Thank you Maarten. :salute:

I suppose it is busy at the library. Seems to be taking 2 to 3 days in queue, but it is getting done.

**Maarten -** · July 14th, 2012, 05:07

Originally Posted by Duckie

Thank you Maarten. :salute:

I suppose it is busy at the library. Seems to be taking 2 to 3 days in queue, but it is getting done.

No worries!
In the meantime I'm practising touch 'n go's at Valkenburg. Fun fun fun!

***WarHorse47*** · July 16th, 2012, 14:52

Originally Posted by Duckie

I suppose it is busy at the library. Seems to be taking 2 to 3 days in queue, but it is getting done.

Looks like 4 and counting. Wish I understood why, but I'm sure there is a valid reason. :salute:

Looking forward to another masterpiece. Thanks, Duckie.
:ernae:
--WH

**Milton Shupe** · July 16th, 2012, 15:28

Originally Posted by WarHorse47

Looks like 4 and counting. Wish I understood why, but I'm sure there is a valid reason. :salute:

Looking forward to another masterpiece. Thanks, Duckie.
:ernae:
--WH

Rami was out of town over the weekend on vacation with family I believe.

Here is the link: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforum...tid=7&id=13774

Until it shows up, I have downloaded it, and will upload to my website and provide a link here shortly.

EDIT: Link above is now available

Download link from my website: http://www.flightsimonline.com/mas/S2F-1Doorman.zip

***WarHorse47*** · July 16th, 2012, 15:57

Thanks, Milton. Thanks, Duckie.
:ernae:
--WH

***Duckie*** · July 16th, 2012, 19:15

Thanks, Milton. Appreciate that very much.

:salute:

Thanks WH47. Hope you enjoy flying it as much as I did painting it.

Steve

**Maarten -** · July 16th, 2012, 22:38

Thank you very much Milton! :salute:
Thank you very much Steve! :salute:

I'll install this beauty later today. Have to do some real world things first.

Cheers,
Maarten

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