C-97G Stratofreighter Uploaded

[delta_lima]

These screens are dedicated to the very kind Dave McQueen, who generously did a Pan American scheme in the mid 50s era - my very favourite Pan Am scheme. Even though it's not a true B377, it's close enough for my enjoyment, and these textures are just gorgeous. Bravo, Dave, kind sir - many thanks!







cheers,

Daniel

[CanadaKen]

Is that paintjob available for download?

Ken

[gaab]

Is that paintjob available for download?

Ken

Yes please

Gérard

[dmq]

Yes please

.....soon.....

[manfredc3]

Is that paintjob available for download?

Ken

Oh, YES. Pretty please.

[manfredc3]

Daniel, what is the scenery you used for those screen shots?

I recognize the KSEA, but AI is so dated

[delta_lima]

Daniel, what is the scenery you used for those screen shots?

I recognize the KSEA, but AI is so dated

Calclassics KSEA (with new V3 FSX converted libraries) + Calclassics AI 1959 + Steve's Fixer.

dl

[manfredc3]

Thanks Daniel,

I will certainly head over to CalClassics for that scenery/

Happy flying.

[delta_lima]

You'll not regret it.

I'm surprised why, in the context of some really great classic dev projects (C-97, C-47, etc) that Calclassic sceneries don't get featured more. Just because they're FS9 doesn't diminish their enjoyment, usually requiring only a few tweaks to work in FSX. For anyone whose preferred sim "timeframe" is prior to the 70's, they're indispensable, in my view.

Here's LAX, just by way of example (and as part of a test, I've got AI maxed out, so it's hurting my FPS a bit - normally, at about 50-70% AI, I get approx. 25 FPS ...



Anyway, back on to the C-97 - Dave sent a small updated texture fix to the PAA - looks superb Dave!

Cheers,

dl

[dmq]

You'll not regret it.

I'm surprised why, in the context of some really great classic dev projects (C-97, C-47, etc) that Calclassic sceneries don't get featured more....they're indispensable, in my view.

Cheers,

dl

I agree; I've been using Cal Classic scenery for many years in FS9 (see the image below using HQ traffic). I substitute the old FS95-FS98 AI with more modern Jens Kristensen/Greg Pepper/Manfred Jahn/MAAM-SIM models with little effect on frame rates except in extremely dense locations. I experimented a little using the Cal Classic Hawaiian scenery in FSX. It looked okay but I don't know enough about getting rid of the modern day traffic and importing the classic AI aircraft to deal with it. I also have Orbx installed in FSX and I have no idea what that might do to an FS9 scenery overlay; and I am skittish about trying to make FSX all classic because I have read that there are problems with most of the various airport scenery that have to be modified. So until Tom Gibson and his crew come up with an easily installable FSX classic scenery compilation I'll just stick with what I have.



And thanks D/L; the PAA C97 should be available on Flightsim.com tomrrow
//dmq

[usafvet]

Ok, post has been too quiet......Any news on the four turning and 2 burning? I know there was talk eventually doing it, just wondering. Also any more ANG units in textures?

[WND]

Ok, post has been too quiet......Any news on the four turning and 2 burning? I know there was talk eventually doing it, just wondering.

Good evening Vet:

The only thing I can say at this point is that Manfred is hard at work trying to resolve a couple of last minute bugs - as far as a 'time line' goes, I have no idea !!

I will say tho that I think you'll like !!!

Bill

[WND]

UPDATE:

As I indicated in my previous post, Manfred has been hard at work with the next 'installment' of the Boeing C-97G / KC-97G series of aircraft - the KC-97L !!

Here are a couple of 'update' shots for whomever is interested - taken just south of Pensacola - waiting for the arrival of some thirsty 'jets' !!

Enjoy

Bill

[Aharon]

Awesome!! Awesome!!

I thought FSX does not permit six engine panel??? Their limit is four engine panel???

Regards,

Aharon

[WND]

Awesome!! Awesome!!

I thought FSX does not permit six engine panel??? Their limit is four engine panel???

Regards,

Aharon

Ahhhhhhhh, didn't I say Manfred has been hard at work !!!!

[icycle]

Aha, That was the tinkering sound we hear.....

Bill

[usafvet]

HAPPY DANCE . Bring on the "L"......WHOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mjahn]

This Strat twosome spans the period of 1949 to 1975: one of the earliest YC-97A's in a slightly different Angel of Deliverance costume, and a heavily blistered Ohio ANG KC-97L as already previewed by Bill WND above. Some cosmetic changes obviously still required. These two will be the last in this project and they up the number of exterior models to six.

[Sundog]

Those look awesome! Thanks Manfred.

[DaveB]

Blinkin' eck!!

ATB
DaveB

[Aharon]

Great screenshots!!

Are the liveries interexchangable between KC-97 and KC-97L?

Regards,

Aharon

[wombat666]

Out-bloody-standing!!!

[modelr]

Gonna have to add some more hanger space!!!

[WND]

BUMP !!!

I thought I would 'bump' this thread so as o get it back up closer to the front - I have a hunch something is on the 'horizon' !!!!

[DaveB]

I'll help it on it's way. Cheers Bill

ATB
DaveB