Skysim Sea Vixen Repaint - what a find!

***delta_lima*** · May 6th, 2011, 10:31

Hello fellow twin-boom de Havilland lovers ...

I'm a huge fan of the FSX Skysim Sea Vixen, but always thought the paints didn't quite do the amazing model full justice. Again, not a complaint - just to say they seemed a bit plain compared to an otherwise amazing model.

I stumbled across this awesome repaint pack just yesterday by a certain gentleman named "reef" - had never seen this before. They completely brought the model to full life!! 3 schems are included, all for the FAW1 model. Alas, no repaints for the FAW2 - what a treat that would be ... Anyway, the weathering and detail is a massive step above the stock textures.

Anyway - screens from the repaint pack, not mine. Worth a visit to UKMIL, for sure.

If you're on here, REEF, thanks. Had a terrible day yesterday - but discovering this really put a smile on my face. Defintely enjoyed dusting off the Sea Vixen for this - many many thanks!

dl

**sketchy** · May 6th, 2011, 11:49

They do look good.

***Stan V.*** · May 6th, 2011, 12:11

Skysim Sea Vixen Repaint - what a find!

Hello fellow twin-boom de Havilland lovers ...

I'm a huge fan of the FSX Skysim Sea Vixen, but always thought the paints didn't quite do the amazing model full justice. Again, not a complaint - just to say they seemed a bit plain compared to an otherwise amazing model.

Originally Posted by sketchy

They do look good.

Anybody have a link????

***delta_lima*** · May 6th, 2011, 13:00

http://www.ukmil.org.uk/download.php?view.441

Registration to UKMIL is required, though.

cheers,

dl

***peter12213*** · May 6th, 2011, 13:02

Great find mate thanks!

**Timo** · October 13th, 2011, 05:40

Hi folks. Not too sure if this is the right area - newbee to the site

I have the fs2004 Sea Vixen by Virtavia. Any ideas where I can locate repaints of this great beast. My father worked on 890 Squadron Fleet Air Arm (yellow / black flying witch on broomstick logo). UKMIL have it or had it, but I cannot locate it. Any information on where or how would be very much appreciated

**ramsa329** · October 13th, 2011, 07:51

Could you please tell me in which section of UKMIL you found these repaints.

I looked all over and couldn't find them

Would love to have these

Thanks

**calypsos** · October 13th, 2011, 09:35

The SkySim Sea Vixen is an FS9 model, so using it in FSX will drop your FR's a bit unless you run a speed machine PC. I did a lot of work on her beta testing and vids etc, shame we do not have a native FSX version as she handled like a real lady!

**Timo** · October 13th, 2011, 12:42

Originally Posted by calypsos

The SkySim Sea Vixen is an FS9 model, so using it in FSX will drop your FR's a bit unless you run a speed machine PC. I did a lot of work on her beta testing and vids etc, shame we do not have a native FSX version as she handled like a real lady!

I've got the Skysim FS2004 version. You did a cracking job!! My PC's at the lower end, but this is just fab. Just need that texture (890 Sqn) with the witch on the broomstick to make my day!!

***delta_lima*** · October 13th, 2011, 12:54

Hello lads and lasses,

I searched and can't find them there either. Very bizarre. Mayble Gaffer can comment.

The author's ("reef") readme doesn't say anything about where it can/can't be uploaded - but for caution's sake, I'd be hesitant to post it somewhere without some kind of expresssed approval from the painter.

It's a lovely set of repaints (3), one of which is indeed 243 XJ521 of 890 Squadron while based on HMS Ark Royal. For Timo's and others' sake, I hope we can post. If permission is given, I can upload.

best regards,

DL

ps: on my "less-than-stellar" pc, it runs great (20ish fps)

**Timo** · October 14th, 2011, 12:02

Many thanks DL for your help. The truth is out there somewhere!

***Airtrooper*** · October 14th, 2011, 13:49

Originally Posted by calypsos

The SkySim Sea Vixen is an FS9 model, so using it in FSX will drop your FR's a bit unless you run a speed machine PC. I did a lot of work on her beta testing and vids etc, shame we do not have a native FSX version as she handled like a real lady!

I wholeheartedly agree in every respect!

I love the Sea Vixen and she flies great, but she is an FPS hog for me in FSX so I simply don't fly her. For this reason alone I'd welcome an FSX-native model, but additional reasons would be bump mapping and VC-self shading (DX10 compatible), which really add to the immersion for me. For now I'll have to stick to the Aphasim Scimitar...

Andy