SOH A-26 Invader FSX Converted Files Download

***DaveQ*** · May 30th, 2012, 01:10

These are great textures, gman5250. Are you going to publish a layered paint kit separately? I've been away a while working on the AS RA-5C and I was wondering if specular shine mapping has been added to the model yet.

DaveQ

**alain0568** · May 30th, 2012, 05:01

Hello,

-Thank you very much, gman5250!

very nice rendering of the textures

Alain

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***Bruce Thompson*** · May 30th, 2012, 07:32

Thank you gman5250, for the great work on the textures.

**gman5250** · May 30th, 2012, 10:07

Originally Posted by DaveQ

These are great textures, gman5250. Are you going to publish a layered paint kit separately? I've been away a while working on the AS RA-5C and I was wondering if specular shine mapping has been added to the model yet.

DaveQ

I have posted up a PSD layered paint kit, however it needs updating with the new mods on the nacelles and cowling details. Give me a couple days to refine the nacelle bump mapping (still looking for detail photos of nacelles for rivet patterns etc.) and I will post up the new PSD files.
I have included spec maps in the PSD kit and the skin texture files. John brought up the question about ambient spec mapping when not enabled in the model. In my experience the spec maps do work with the model but not in the same way as when enabled. Long story short....I have left them in.

Thanks so much for the positive feedback. This is a great model, even better than many payware aircraft, which is why I felt it deserved the work. All credit goes to Milton Shupe and John Terrell for their great modeling and decision to convert to FSX

I'm just a guy who has been slingin' an airbrush since I was seven years old. I started on plastic and R/C models and never really gave it up. The transition to digital was inevitable.

G

P.S. I can't wait to see the Grumman F7F-300 finished for FSX...It's always been one of my favorites. I'd love to take that project on.

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***delta_lima*** · May 31st, 2012, 00:34

Gordon,

Installed these latest textures and they really look nice! Bravo!

Now that F7F .... that's

! I too look forward to that bird in FSX. Fly the ported version, and it looks good now - can only imagine a native one - with your paints!

Thanks again,

***DaveQ*** · May 31st, 2012, 04:26

Originally Posted by gman5250

I have posted up a PSD layered paint kit, however it needs updating with the new mods on the nacelles and cowling details. Give me a couple days to refine the nacelle bump mapping (still looking for detail photos of nacelles for rivet patterns etc.) and I will post up the new PSD files.
I have included spec maps in the PSD kit and the skin texture files. John brought up the question about ambient spec mapping when not enabled in the model. In my experience the spec maps do work with the model but not in the same way as when enabled. Long story short....I have left them in.

Thanks for your reply gman - I'll have a play!

***TuFun*** · May 31st, 2012, 12:31

Fire Eater Tanker 59 paint job for the movie I'm working on. After watching the movie "Always" I need to make some changes. No paint on the control surfaces except the tail in the movie. Also, the Fire Eater decal is located near the canopy in the movie, not like the actual aircraft. Pete's flew aircraft #57.

***Bruce Thompson*** · May 31st, 2012, 12:40

Woooow! thats looking great Tufun, I am realy looking forward to this paint scheme.

Regards

Bruce.

p.s. I just watched it again also, great movie.

***TuFun*** · May 31st, 2012, 13:10

Originally Posted by Bruce Thompson

Woooow! thats looking great Tufun, I am realy looking forward to this paint scheme.

Regards

Bruce.

p.s. I just watched it again also, great movie.

Same here, looking closely at the flight and paints on the aircraft in the movie. Trying to find that patch on the bomber jacket they were wearing also.

***roger-wilco-66*** · June 1st, 2012, 06:41

Excellent job, Tufun, and great detailing!

***TuFun*** · June 1st, 2012, 22:18

Originally Posted by roger-wilco-66

Excellent job, Tufun, and great detailing!

Thanks... looking forward to your Solomon scenery!!!

Phase 1:

Template for the upper wings... will be used for alignment for detailed rivets. Very long process for me... I'm not a painter! Plus its 100°+ here, with no AC. I love it, but the computer doesn't, so time limit is very short or not at all.

Phase 2: Cowls and Nacelles
Phase 3: Fuselage
Phase 4: Tail area
Phase 5: Wings lower

-TF

**Milton Shupe** · June 2nd, 2012, 06:18

Beautiful work Sir!

**BigTool4U** · June 3rd, 2012, 20:27

I read all the 17 pages and it's nice to see a so active community that gives new life to an old project!

To get the most updated version do I need only these files?
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?catid=6&linkid=265
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforum...34&linkid=6951
http://www.mediafire.com/?4nxvj0kym4vml9c

BTW I noticed that there's a problem with the latest file uploaded by gman5250: "Status unknown" and it can't be downloaded.
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?linkid=7960&catid=3

**BigTool4U** · June 4th, 2012, 01:17

I don't known if this bug was already reported, however with the landing lights turned on part of the gun sight becomes transparent.

Can the DX10 bug of the chromed wheels be fixed?

Nice!

**gman5250** · June 5th, 2012, 07:18

Originally Posted by BigTool4U

I read all the 17 pages and it's nice to see a so active community that gives new life to an old project!

BTW I noticed that there's a problem with the latest file uploaded by gman5250: "Status unknown" and it can't be downloaded.
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?linkid=7960&catid=3

The status glitch may have occurred when I was updating the files. I live in an area with very slow internet, (KMMH. Take off runway 9, maintain runway heading and look over your starboard wingtip at the far end of the lake. I'm down there in the middle of nowhere) so it may have been a server timeout.

I've re-loaded the files with all of my current revisions. Give it a another try.

I have updated both the dull and polished skin versions. Both texture sets now have enhanced cowl and nacelle detailing and bump mapping. I've attempted to create the nacelle rivet patterns as accurately as possible with the resources I have available. There aren't too many photos out there with close up details in this area covering the entire nacelle. If anyone finds photos be sure to post them up and I'll make the necessary corrections. Same for the bump mapping. I've added the subtle bulges in the nacelles where necessary. Also, I created these skins with less oil and exhaust residue on the wings and nacelles so that those details can be added by the end user. I've corrected the anti glare panels to cover the top of the cowl area, enhanced the bump mapping in the exhaust header/cowl flap areas to be more accurate and removed the high polish from the fabric panels areas. I've also tweaked the codes to be more efficient.

There are now three versions. The high polished version that would simulate a flying restoration, a low polish aluminum skin more accurate to service aircraft and a matte skin for color work. I'll update the PSD kit with all of the changes and upload the final within the next couple of days.

With the addition of these latest revisions I think the aircraft should be visually correct/pleasing from every angle including cockpit views. Take it up for a check ride and let me know what you would like to see changed or added. This is by far one of my favorite aircraft..freeware or payware. I hope everyone enjoys these skins.

G