50% off FSX native Glowingheat SR-71 and B-58 Hustler

[centuryseries]

Another shameless plug!

Offer at PC Aviator until Monday. Grab them while you can.

[TARPSBird]

That's an offer I can't refuse, as they say in "The Godfather". I just grabbed the B-58 for $13.34, thanks to the GlowingHeat and PC Aviator holiday discounts plus an additional 10% "C'mon back and buy something" email discount from PC Aviator. Cheaper than the Lindberg plastic kit and I don't have to mess with paint and decals.

[strykerpsg]

Picked em both up as well. Great pair.... now if only we could incorporate TAC Pack into the B-58.....kidding. Great looking birds.

[Mach3DS]

Highly recommend the B-58!

[TARPSBird]

I flew the B-58 early this morning without consulting the manual, hehe. Everything was fine up at 35K but things went south quick when I attempted to land. Now I guess I'll read the manual. The plane is a real blowtorch but I like it.

[delta_lima]

Indeed. On both these models, fuel state/MLW is not merely helpful - but critical, to safe, smooth landings.

To be honest, the VC on the latest GH B-58 model was a bit of a letdown for the full pop price, in my view - but at this price, it'd be a steal. Was enhanced by the cockpit textures found here too, to say nothing of both DaveQ and Rick's awesome addon textures.

The SR-71, with the B model, is also a great value at this price. I bought both at full price, and heartily recommend them to connoisseurs of the these two lovely ladies. Reading the manual will prevent much frustration - don't be in a rush ...

Thanks GH!



dl

[expat]

Hee hee!! Landed her (crash detection "on") smoothly first attempt at Loring AFB - just need to keep the nose and revs high (a little over 200 knts) and the fuel less than 50%. She is a blow torch.

[expat]

DL - where to find the VC mods?

[expat]

DL - where to find the VC mods?

[fsafranek]

DL - where to find the VC mods?

You might read through this thread. They may have been an attachment.

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforum...t=b-58+hustler

I don't see them in the library, just Dave's repaints. Who was Rick mentioned above?

[hschuit]

You might read through this thread. They may have been an attachment.

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforum...t=b-58+hustler

I don't see them in the library, just Dave's repaints. Who was Rick mentioned above?

That would be member 000rick000, here is the Library link to his alternate VC textures:

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforum...C-Textures-zip

[expat]

Thank you!

[Mach3DS]

I've been meaning to revisit the VC and the B-58 in general since learning some new techniques which would serve the aircraft well. I have a new specular map that I've been playing around with to give the skin a more realistic appearance. One thing im not familiar with and wouldn't mind some help with is bump mapping...I really want to give the wings especially a little more "waviness" from low aspect viewing angles.

[fsafranek]

I've been meaning to revisit the VC and the B-58 in general since learning some new techniques which would serve the aircraft well. I have a new specular map that I've been playing around with to give the skin a more realistic appearance. One thing im not familiar with and wouldn't mind some help with is bump mapping...I really want to give the wings especially a little more "waviness" from low aspect viewing angles.

Hi Rick. I had a senior moment further up the page.

[ZsoltB]

FSX B-58 paintkit available?

[DaveQ]

FSX B-58 paintkit available?

Hi Zsolt. The old Alphasim/Virtavia paint kit is the basis of the texture set. It needs a bit of work as there are some changes to be made. Available here

DaveQ

[centuryseries]

I've been meaning to revisit the VC and the B-58 in general since learning some new techniques which would serve the aircraft well. I have a new specular map that I've been playing around with to give the skin a more realistic appearance. One thing im not familiar with and wouldn't mind some help with is bump mapping...I really want to give the wings especially a little more "waviness" from low aspect viewing angles.

If my memory serves, I used Gimp to create the bump mapping normal maps etc