Rafale C for FS2004

[SOLOBO]

[AndyG43]

Checking on it. I just got an email from Philippe saying he was sending new install files to be pushed up onto the server. From my experience his machine is clean. Vincent's probably is also but the install file everyone downloaded was put together on his machine.

I've been told there have been 600+ downloads so far with no problems other than a few instances of Norton trying to interfere in the name of safety.

Let's see, 43MB x 600 in 24 hours. Ouch. I hope they have unlimited bandwidth on that account. If not, it might have been cheaper to pay Dassault off and see it they would shoulder the downloads as part of the agreement.
:ernae:

I'll wait for the new file then. Too many unknowns here - wasn't just Norton, the fact that Chrome flagged it when I looked at downloading it put me off.

[Blackbird686]

I'll wait for the new file then. Too many unknowns here - wasn't just Norton, the fact that Chrome flagged it when I looked at downloading it put me off.

I'm with you, Andy. Bear in mind that it wasn't the installer that had the baggage... it was the UNINSTALL program. Albeit said, I will attempt to re-download the file once the new install files Frank spoke of are up. I plan to get my hands on the new Rafale one way or another... but it's gotta be safe.

BB686:USA-flag:

[Flyboy208]

I have just replaced the soundset with the sounds from Thor's Hammer FSX Freeware Rafale, I'll let you know how that turned out later ... Mike :salute:

[VaporZ]

For your information

I have sent a comment/question on the VPA Rafale Team forum concerning the position of french national roundel on the fuselage behind
the canard foreplanes with this reference material :

http://www.smds.ws/downloads/instruc...SMDS48001D.pdf

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Franc...4993ab528d421b

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Franc...4993ab528d421b


Compared to the real Rafale C, the fuselage roundel on the VAP Rafale is simply too far behind the canards.
At least by full diameter of the roundel and may be more.


After some repaint testing I have made, this seems related to the pattern of the different subfiles of the 3D model
and quite complicated to correct.

To all top gun repainters :
If you fond a way to correct this, please transmit your discovery to the VPA Rafale Team.



VaporZ

[fsafranek]

Just in case anyone who has concerns hasn't been back to check, the Rafale download is now available as an optional ZIP file.

http://www.3d-spectra.com/telechargements/

Also, I'm sure they would also really like to get some feedback and have it on their website. Apparently with 700+ downloads there has been no feedback from folks who downloaded the English language version. They did afterall make an extra set of gauges with US units and English language (not to mention an English language manual). So if you want to see the Rafale B and Rafale M produced or even this one improved (I know I do) you need to let them know and do so on their website: http://rafalevpa.xooit.fr/f16-Foreigner-s-bar.htm

This is freeware. Your feedback, good or not, is the payment.
:ernae:

[Blackbird686]

Thanks Frank!! The zip file came up clean as a hounds tooth after being scanned with my AV program... I'll have a little time this morning to go through some ground school with the new model. (Just so I can figure out how to get the engines lit...). Hopefully flying this afternoon.

BB686:USA-flag:

[Sunny9850]

Had to strain the old brain cells, but I think I got the point across

Merci beaucoup pour une création merveilleuse. Mon français est rouillé si je ne peux pas exprimer ma gratitude pour cette nouvelle addition à FS9.

[SOLOBO]

Had to strain the old brain cells, but I think I got the point across

Merci beaucoup pour une création merveilleuse. Mon français est rouillé si je ne peux pas exprimer ma gratitude pour cette nouvelle addition à FS9.

Hi Sunny, your french is understandable... And yes indeed, many thank's to the VPA team for their excellent and amazing pack.
I only installed the clean model, she flies very well...

[fsafranek]

VPA have posted some images of the Rafale B on their website.

http://rafalevpa.xooit.fr/t61-RAFALE-B.htm

:ernae:

[Flyboy208]

Nice to see a B variant in the works - at the moment loving the "C" .... Mike

[ZsoltB]

Hi,

Great shots!

Zsolt

[Quax d. Bruchpilot]

I have downloaded the Rafale 2 days ago and its simply wonderfull ! In the meantime its one of my favourite aircrafts. But ........... Whats about the canopy ? It's very dark (black). Any idea to make it more visible ?

But anyway, thx to the developers !!!

Greets Andi

[SOLOBO]

I have downloaded the Rafale 2 days ago and its simply wonderfull ! In the meantime its one of my favourite aircrafts. But ........... Whats about the canopy ? It's very dark (black). Any idea to make it more visible ?
...

Greets Andi

In the texture sub folder, in the files glass_avt and glass_canopy, the black parts (ext, as exterior, on right side) must be lighter, and maybe a very light touch of green..Tested, and confirmed.

Attachment 64712

[stuartcox]

Whats about the canopy ? It's very dark (black). Any idea to make it more visible

Thanks Andi for mentioning this!
That was one thing nagging me as well.

Also the ground steering only seems to be possible with rudder input.
It might be realistic, but I am so used to the joystick nosewheel steering. Any solution (contact point adjustments)?

Cheers,
Stuart

[Blackbird686]

This is really an excellent model, it does exactly what you tell it to do in so long as you follow the start-up routine. Works every time! I have the clean variant installed and I'm having a blast flying it! Thanks VPA!!! :salute: I know all the headache and hardship that you folks went through in getting the new Rafale to this point. VPA was so thoughtful, they included a "hot" panel.cfg for those flyers who just like to "jump in and go." Scored high marks from me anyway. Can't wait to see some re-paints!

BB686:USA-flag:

[VaporZ]

VPA Team is actually preparing a small patch that will include :

1.
Correct location ( closer to the canard foreplanes ) of the fuselage french roundel ;
2.
Extented front landing gear animation after takeoff ;

http://rafalevpa.xooit.fr/t70-Patch-...ation.htm#p755

Other future patches will probably include the current "MSA Gallet" Helmet used by Rafale pilots.
The actual "Guéneau" helmet presented with this VPA Rafale for FS9 have never been used by Rafale
pilots.

Thanks to the VPA Rafale Team for all future patches !
:mixedsmi:
VaporZ

[Navtech]

The Rafale B model released
http://www.3d-spectra.com/telechargements

[stuartcox]

The Rafale B model released
http://www.3d-spectra.com/telechargements

... and looking extremely good as to be expected.
I personally prefer the lines of the B-model.

Thanks for another great model!

Attachment 68532

[Isra]

The Rafale B model released
http://www.3d-spectra.com/telechargements

I get a Virus Alert if I visit this Page! Not really a good promotion to release a new Aircraft!
It could be because the have put .exe Files as download to the Page....who knows.

I suggest that they put the Files into ZIP Files.....maybe it helps

[Navtech]

Hi Isra,

Do you know when you will put the Mirage IIIRS EXE in a zip on your page ?

[stuartcox]

I suggest that they put the Files into ZIP Files.....maybe it helps

Hi Isra,

There was the same issue with the C-Model. (See previous posts).
The ZIP folder is there! Third one down, called 'Rafale B Pack 1 ENG zip'.

Also the texture folders for some of the AC models in Rafale B Pack 2 need re-naming from 'texture.7+HU' to 'texture.7-HU' ( same for the texture.7+HQ) for the AC to show.
Not a big deal though.
All in all a fantastic aircraft!

Regards,

Stuart

[Navtech]

Hi Isra,

The ZIP folder is there! Third one down, called 'Rafale B Pack 1 ENG zip'.

Regards,

Stuart

Methink the Isra problem (or remark) is related to the site (page) himself

I get a Virus Alert if I visit this Page!

His security software (dunno what kind he use) him know that this site is dangerous (may contain suspicious things) because it contains links to executable
So .. due to this alert .. some one can (for security reasons) not go further ...

[fsafranek]

I get a Virus Alert if I visit this Page! Not really a good promotion to release a new Aircraft!
It could be because the have put .exe Files as download to the Page....who knows.

I suggest that they put the Files into ZIP Files.....maybe it helps

The four files for the Rafale B package are now ZIPed and RARed but the damage has already been done. I went through the door and downloaded all four and then scanned them locally -- no issues at all. I then installed the files and have flown it with no issues.

After that I went back and filled in the form to say that the page was not a threat.

The aircraft is not standalone. Meaning you must first have the Rafale C. In order to reduce the download sizes the rafale B uses the same sound and effects files. There are four files with different versions but you must install the first one at least.

According to the RafaleVPA crew the flight model for the Rafale B has been validated by Dassault. Apparently so has the Rafale C but a patch is forthcoming with the validated flight model and some texture adjustments.

http://rafalevpa.xooit.fr/t76-Rafale-B.htm

:ernae:

[Cees Donker]

I had the same issue as Isra. I have Norton and used it for years. Never had this before.

Cees