Virtavia B-29 Alternate Prop Texture

**Musicman** · January 24th, 2014, 11:52

As title says. Didn't like the default prop so I made my own.
Based on and inspired by WOP props. Animation of prop is effected by your RPM settings.
Backup your default prop.dds found in the texture.shared folder. "Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\Virtavia B-29 Superfortress\texture.shared"
Add my prop.dds, (attached), to the texture.shared folder, or (any texture folder of a specific paint if desired).
Let me know if you like it or could use some more tweaking.

Download Here:
Prop.zip

**papab** · January 24th, 2014, 12:30

Thanks..looks real good!

One question,once it is in the texture .shared folder,all the repaints that came with the B-29 when purchased will have the new prop textures,correct?

Thanks again!
Rick

**Ian Warren** · January 24th, 2014, 13:59

That prop texture did come up well,

**Musicman** · January 24th, 2014, 19:27

Originally Posted by papab

Thanks..looks real good!

One question,once it is in the texture .shared folder,all the repaints that came with the B-29 when purchased will have the new prop textures,correct?

Thanks again!
Rick

Yep. Works for all the defaults. Some repaints out there have had a custom prop texture included. Those won't be affected unless you remove the one that's in there. Not recommended unless you prefer mine. Always make a copy of the dds file you are replacing and keep in a safe place so you can revert back if need be.

**Bill Kestell** · January 24th, 2014, 20:43

That's just SWEET!

**HansRoaming** · January 25th, 2014, 02:11

Thanks, really appreciated!

***big-mike*** · January 25th, 2014, 06:02

Very nice---thank you!
Mike

**rgatkinson** · January 25th, 2014, 08:41

Looks much better that the default props - thank you.

Have just heard from Phil at Virtavia that there's a small upgrade to the B-29 in the works. Several weeks away though due to commitments with a current project.

Regards,

Taff

***jankees*** · January 25th, 2014, 10:06

looks good!
btw is it just me, or are those engine cowlings a bit flat from the front, especially the inboard engines?

**dvj** · January 25th, 2014, 10:21

Originally Posted by jankees

looks good!
btw is it just me, or are those engine cowlings a bit flat from the front, especially the inboard engines?

Nope, not just you. This is one of the small niggles with the textures that was noted when first released. Along with the recessed windows around the cockpit. Overall an excellent model.

**adi518** · January 25th, 2014, 10:56

Sadly, Virtavia seems reluctant to fix the issues on the B-29, so thank you for stepping up and offering a fix for this rather eye souring bug.

**Musicman** · January 25th, 2014, 12:38

Glad you guys like it! Anything to help.

"eye souring bug" yes it was....

**jandmbear** · July 12th, 2015, 09:55

Am I doing something wrong? It downloads as an attachment that "windows can't open".

**DaveB** · July 12th, 2015, 10:34

J..

click on the file and when the window opens.. change the title from php to All Files then type the name you want to save it as plus .zip. Not sure why this happens here but it does

ATB
DaveB

**TeiscoDelRay** · July 12th, 2015, 11:02

The prop animation is what kept me from buying the B-29. I was hoping for a volumetric 3d prop but only saw a wobbly stuttering disc.

**jandmbear** · July 14th, 2015, 10:17

Originally Posted by DaveB

J..

click on the file and when the window opens.. change the title from php to All Files then type the name you want to save it as plus .zip. Not sure why this happens here but it does

ATB
DaveB

Thanks DaveB!

***manfredc3*** · July 14th, 2015, 21:44

Why did it take me this long to find these prop replacements here?? DUNNO

But glad that this now finally fix a big annoyance

**TeiscoDelRay** · July 15th, 2015, 02:35

Is there a video of the new prop textures in action? I might reconsider buying this plane if they really help.

**LE151** · January 15th, 2017, 13:18

BTW Musicman........your alternate B-29 prop spin looks great on Piglet's Skyraider!!!.....thanks much for this texture!!!!

**Ian Warren** · January 15th, 2017, 18:09

Great thinking LE151

, Who dose not like Tim 'Piglet' Conrad's Skyraider, I should install the RAZBAM as well and give that a try

**LE151** · January 16th, 2017, 09:22

Ian,
I'm not sure Musicman's texture will work with the RAZBAM Skyraider. I think the prop spin on the RAZBAM Spad is FS9. If that is the case all you will see when installing the alternate B-29 prop spin is a solid black disc, but you can still give it a go...cheers!!!

**Ian Warren** · January 16th, 2017, 10:35

I'll let ya no LE151 , got a little tied up yesterday, both models are great tho

**LE151** · January 16th, 2017, 23:34

Originally Posted by Ian Warren

I'll let ya no LE151 , got a little tied up yesterday, both models are great tho

Rgr that.......

**tommieboy** · January 17th, 2017, 18:33

Originally Posted by rgatkinson

....Have just heard from Phil at Virtavia that there's a small upgrade to the B-29 in the works. Several weeks away though due to commitments with a current project....

That's good news.....

Tommy

**Flyboy208** · January 17th, 2017, 18:38

Banana Bob would be proud ! Mike

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