AlphaSim FS9 Phantom packs now freeware

[wilycoyote4]

......................changing out textures, gauges, etc.... Have you done this to fix the transparency problems in the VC, and gauge compatibility issues? If so, could you (or anyone who might have done this) share the fixes? This is awesome!

Glad to hear it, you are welcome, anywhere anytime.

As far as I know, the 2004 paints work perfectly. There are a lot of them. Most very hi-viz.

As for the VC or 2D panel I must check, retrace my steps, as it has been perhaps even 3 years since I tried a thing or two on the Navy/Marine F-4 package. I'm certain there are ----or were---several updates of various kinds that could be downloaded and some quite recently. A search should produce results.

I'll get back ASAP but real life demands my time so gimme a bit. But others readers must know more than I do. Together we'll get results. Gotta go do the chores.

[Navy Chief]

... the 2004 paints work perfectly. There are a lot of them. Most very hi-viz.

As for the VC or 2D panel I must check, retrace my steps, as it has been perhaps even 3 years since I tried a thing or two on the Navy/Marine F-4 package. I'm certain there are ----or were---several updates of various kinds that could be downloaded and some quite recently. A search should produce results.

I'll get back ASAP but real life demands my time so gimme a bit. But others readers must know more than I do. Together we'll get results. Gotta go do the chores.

Thanks! No matter when you are able to help solve the issues, I appreciate anything you can do, whenever!

NC

[HvyEng]

Howdy,

The F-4 panels are all fixable. What we have here is another FSX texture transparency handling issue. Now I know that is a total surprise to everyone, but luckily this one is very easy to fix. This only fixes the backgrounds, not the gauges.

To fix Package 1:
1. Back up your panel.cfg in case you don’t like the fix
2. Open the panel.cfg file
3. Add the following lines:
Under Vcockpit02

file=PanelFix1.bmp

and under Vcockpit03

file=RadarFix1.bmp

4. Paste the following .bmp files into the panel folder, making sure the name is “PanelFix1.bmp, and RadarFix1.bmp”and size is 1024x1024

Attachment 29856

Attachment 29857



To fix Package 2:
1. Back up your panel.cfg in case you don’t like the fix
2. Open the panel.cfg file
3. Add the following lines:
Under Vcockpit02

file=PanelFix2.bmp

and under Vcockpit03

file=radarfix2.bmp

4. Paste the following .bmp files into the panel folder, making sure the name is “PanelFix2.bmp, and RadarFix2.bmp”, and size is 1024x1024

Attachment 29859


Attachment 29858


That’s it,
They should look like normal. The bleed through on the package 2 instrument bezels is from the color depth conversions, if I get some time I will see about fixing that.
Now if anyone can ever figure out the FSX concord visor issue, both the Crusader and Phantom’s refueling probe will work too. But that’s another issue.
Oh Yeah, if you have the new (not freeware) Alphasim F-105, the ADI and HIS look GREAT in the Phantom!
--Dan

[Navy Chief]

Dan,

Thanks so much, and sounds easy enough. Maybe a dumb question, but where is the PanelFix.bmp file located? Is it already part of the files somewhere, or do I download it?

Thanks.

NC

[HvyEng]

I was hoping the files in the post would be useable with a simple "save as" but I just tried it and it doesn't work out very well. You can use them, but they turn out very pixilated. I will work on assembling a fix file for upload this week.

--Dan

[wilycoyote4]

http://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/showth...e-Now-Freeware-!!!

The thread mentions work on gauges as well so it might be well to contact since the work of many is sure to get results in my opinion. The project being very worthy.

[Navy Chief]

One thing for certain, with so much attention paid to this, all problems should get fixed!!

Thanks to all!

NC

[whitehawk_2009]

Hey HvyEng, why don't you zip up what you used and upload it here?

That way we have it even if you clean up your attachments.

WH

[wilycoyote4]

Sounds that are part of the package are good---loud--- and "borrowing" outside aircraft views is easy.
Taxi seems good to me at minimum throttle gets a few knots. Runway landings are stable. Carrier traps require more precise attention to weight, flaps, speed, and AoA. I'm currently using 145 KIAS with 3rd flap position and very low fuel weight, only crew weight in payload. Speed brakes are not extended. In package one the F-4B and F-4J get my hours. I bought it long ago, moved it into FSX, and used an update for the cockpit.

It is great to have the other 2 packages and plenty of checkflights lined up, lol. Love that Weasel.

But that update is now old apparently going back to May 2007. And was for a 2D panel which I very rarely use.

It is likely current efforts will prove better.

[expat]

I'm currently using 145 KIAS with 3rd flap position and very low fuel weight, only crew weight in payload. Speed brakes are not extended. In package one the F-4B and F-4J get my hours.

Ditto here - stick to this and it is fairly easy (e.g. at least compared to the AS Crusader or Vigi) to do consistent good traps without a crash. I trap with crash detections on.

Looking forward to trying your VC texture fixes - thanks Dan.

Also, for Pack 1 does anyone know of a panel.cfg update that isolates all the problematic gauges? I have swapped some out but one in particular, I think it is "Tornado RadarAlt" or something like that causes at least 4 error messages on each flight load which is annoying, but I cannot see any gauge with a name like this in the gauge entries. Suspect it is embedded in some other gauge, or maybe it's just that I am blind . .

[mal998]

try commenting out or replacing gauge: Alpha-f4_altwarn

[navy81]

Attachment 30129Attachment 30127Attachment 30126Not bad, but still waiting for a native FSX version. Here are a few shots. I took the textures from pack1 and moved them over to pack 2.Attachment 30128

Deke

[expat]

try commenting out or replacing gauge: Alpha-f4_altwarn

Mal to the rescue once again! Thanks buddy.

[mal998]

You're welcome!

[wilycoyote4]

Looks like some effort is near ---http://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/showth...97#post1552497