Douglas A20 Havoc

[Milton Shupe]

This is an amazing aircraft; all the most wonderful talents working together to create this model.
To all of you ...2 beers each and then back to work.

thank you everyone,

Andy.

Thank you Andy; it if finally coming together.

I am now working on an FSX native version of the "C" model. Since there are four separate models we have done, it will take a while to work through them all.

[Milton Shupe]

I'll go through my book on the Boston/A-20/P-70 and see if they have any information on the RADAR gear in the rear cockpit.

Regards,
Ken

Hi Ken, that is kind of you Sir. I had no pics at all in my archives.

So, I did what any enterprising modeler would do ... improvised. :-)

Both P-70's have ths setup in the radar operators' area.

Note: forgive the interior textures; not done yet.

[Milton Shupe]

In the "P-70's in the Pacific", these are the only references to the radar units of any significance.

EDIT: here are two more and some British references of use

[Milton Shupe]

Here are a couple of layout shots for teh P-70 radar setup.

More info on the radar and display available at Wiki.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AI_Mk._IV_radar

[Sundog]

Well, I went through all of my Boston/A-20/P-70 books and also my night fighter and P-61 books as well, and the only pictures/drawings are the two you posted above. It was worth a shot. I'm going to enjoy flying it just the same.

[Milton Shupe]

Well, I went through all of my Boston/A-20/P-70 books and also my night fighter and P-61 books as well, and the only pictures/drawings are the two you posted above. It was worth a shot. I'm going to enjoy flying it just the same.

Thank you Sir for looking.

Ah, just eye candy back there anyhow; no flying will take place from that position and who's gonna sit back there in a night flight? Its a spot view thing.

[Milton Shupe]

Just wanted to show progress on the FSX Native A-20C.

Still have some VC animations and exterior bumps and spec maps to add, some tweaks here and there.

Wellis' textures looking sharp. Thank you Sir.

[alain0568]

Hello Milton,



-Excellent news for my FSX!!!


Alain

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[huub vink]

Looks great Milton! And of course excellent work from Wellis as well!

There might be a bigger audience for the FSX version than for the FS2004 version. But to be honest I never really abandoned FS9 and I'm currently more or less abandoning FSX. The huge sizes of the textures and complexity the various maps, drove me back to FS2004 where everything is reasonably simple....

@Steve, you must have a different paintkit than I have. Where your fuselage texture originally had more than 140 layers, comes mine with a humble 22 layers. And as Gimp has its peculiar way to convert things, there are about 16 layers usable......
No big deal as I find making repaints very relaxing. It just takes more time as I have to put in the panel lines again and also most shading is lost.

I'm not in a hurry I hope you all are patient

Cheers,
Huub

[SteveB]

Huub, I am using the masters that came with the version 1.0. After a merging frenzy in Gimp 2.6 I have got it down too 70 layers with all panel lines and shadings included. Feel free to check them out.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/5m1khyxi2k...0A20G.zip?dl=0

Steve

[huub vink]

Huub, I am using the masters that came with the version 1.0. After a merging frenzy in Gimp 2.6 I have got it down too 70 layers with all panel lines and shadings included. Feel free to check them out.

Steve

Wow, that is a huge difference

Now of course the bold question you could expect: Can I have the paintkits for the wings, engines and hightail as well?

Thanks already for your effort to convert this paintkit and thanks for taking my request in consideration ;-))

Huub

[SteveB]

Wow, that is a huge difference

No of course the bold question you could expect: Can I have the paintkits for the wings, engines and hightail as well?

Thanks al ready for your effort to convert this piantkit and thanks for taking my request in consideration ;-))

Huub

I have just finished the left wing and will be working on the right wing tonight, engines and high tail will follow over the next couple of days.

Here are the left wing merged textures. https://www.dropbox.com/s/qdsbpv2uim...G_psp.zip?dl=0

Steve

[huub vink]

I have just finished the left wing and will be working on the right wing tonight, engines and high tail will follow over the next couple of days.

Here are the left wing merged textures. https://www.dropbox.com/s/qdsbpv2uim...G_psp.zip?dl=0

Steve

Thanks Steve highly appreciated! I fully realise merging layers in a logical way and renaming them isn't the nicest thing to do..... (This is a point where I often merge things which shouldn't be merged.....)

Huub

[SteveB]

Thanks Steve highly appreciated! I fully realise merging layers in a logical way and renaming them isn't the nicest thing to do..... (This is a point where I often merge things which shouldn't be merged.....)

Huub

Been there done that, that is why I am currently redoing the G masters for the 3rd time LOL.
I have just found a ten pack of coke in the fridge so will be up late tonight anyhow

Steve

[SteveB]

The htails where easy and quick too convert. https://www.dropbox.com/s/5oacb8k853...G_psp.zip?dl=0

[Milton Shupe]

Thank you Steve for your help with those layers. That is very kind of you.

[wellis]

Thank you Steve for your help with those layers. That is very kind of you.

Thank you indeed!

[huub vink]

Thank again Steve! As my repaint an additional weathering is on seperate layers, you do not really need to hurry (although of course appreciated ). Once finished I will just slide the additional layers in the paint kit.

For the fuselage it is very useful to use the converted paintkit as the shading is a good indication of the shape of the fuselage and panel lines are always a great reference to add weathering.

Huub

[SteveB]

No worries about working on the masters as I want too be able too paint the model with my antique software as well. I got the right wing done last night / this morning. That just leaves the Engines which I will take a look at tonight.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/2yyhulpaj6...G_psp.zip?dl=0


Steve

[nigel richards]

Just wanted to show progress on the FSX Native A-20C.

Still have some VC animations and exterior bumps and spec maps to add, some tweaks here and there.

Wellis' textures looking sharp. Thank you Sir.

Superb, immaculate work, Kudos Sir.

Wellis textures a sight for sore eyes. Mouth-watering weathering - 'wanna-be-there' VC.

[wellis]

Superb, immaculate work, Kudos Sir.

Wellis textures a sight for sore eyes. Mouth-watering weathering - 'wanna-be-there' VC.

Thank you sir! glad to see you back, btw.

[michaelvader]

Hallo Friends,

as you would see on the joined screeny the ECU problems beginn to solved.
Mixture levers are operational and the prop levers. Next to work on next week will be the throttle levers.
I know it's not perfect and certains would have critics, but I try to do what I can. I do not have any knowledge about programming - -
Yours
Papi

[huub vink]

Your efforts are appreciated Papi And the panel looks good.

Huub

Below some proof that there is still progress...... (slowly but, you have to admit there is some progress )

[michaelvader]

Hallo Friends,

even working on the ecu problems I needed to make a break - that is what the outcome of the break -
A P70 from 6th Night Fighter Squadron in New guinea
Yours
Papi

[wellis]

Nice work all!

I have posted these before, but thought I'd put it out there again. Little Hellion, 89th BS, New Guinea, etc.