Milton and team's XP54 native released

[Roger]

And it looks superb!
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?linkid=22846&catid=33

https://i.imgbox.com/Bb06N8Wt.jpg (http://imgbox.com/Bb06N8Wt)

https://i.imgbox.com/epyfOh12.jpg (http://imgbox.com/epyfOh12)

[Milton Shupe]

Thanks for posting this Roger. Awesome screenshots! :applause:

Most of the credit for this one goes to Mike Kelley and James "Magoo" Banks.

They made a silk purse out of the sow's ear I gave to them. :-)

[Flyboy208]

Gorgeous aircraft ! Flies so smooth. Kinda makes me think The Shupe team did a Piglet type aircraft. Thanks so much for your hard work on this effort ! Mike :applause:

[PRB]

What a beauty! Love the sound. Well done XP-54 Team! :encouragement:

I like the blue one...

http://www.prbdatasystems.com/pics/XP-54_2.jpg

http://www.prbdatasystems.com/pics/XP-54_1.jpg

[Milton Shupe]

One reported problem is that the fuel gauge does not work in the 00 military version.

Here is the simple fix procedure:

1) Open the Vultee_XP-54_FSX_00 package aircraft.cfg and find the Fuel Section.

2) Copy paste the following to replace the Fuel Section, then save and test.



[fuel]
//Longitudinal (feet), Lateral (feet), Vertical (feet), Usable(gallons), Unusable (gallons)
fuel_type =1
number_of_tank_selectors =1
electric_pump =1
fuel_dump_rate=0.02000
anemometer_pump=0
manual_pump=1
engine_driven_pump=1
Center1 = 1.0, 0, -0.6, 378, 15

[dvj]

http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2017/07/31/vultee.jpg

[Milton Shupe]

http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2017/07/31/vultee.jpg


Wow! Awesome shot dvj! :applause:

[dvj]

A real stunner. Brilliant one must say.

http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2017/07/31/vultee2.jpg

[Milton Shupe]

There is a minor texture fix to the 07 Bluebird here:

EDIT: This file is being replaced by another that has the fix for both FS9 and FSX.

Will post the new link when available.

Here is the minor texture fix:

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=33&id=22851

[bpfowler]

Milton and team, great job on the swoose!

Really enjoying the beta, flying over photoreal greece and orbx adriatic.
can't wait to fly the release pak when the time gets here... after my grandchildren vacate the flight sim studio:mixed-smiley-010:

[falcon409]

Milton and team, great job on the swoose!

Really enjoying the beta, flying over photoreal greece and orbx adriatic.
can't wait to fly the release pak when the time gets here... after my grandchildren vacate the flight sim studio:mixed-smiley-010:
Hmmm, Is this a Beta? The Title says "XP54 Native Released". That sounds like this IS the release.

[bpfowler]

Sorry guys...I am indeed flying the beta ..
For nw... but I was so excited to see the final release I had to comment..:jump:

[Milton Shupe]

Mike Kelley did a great job on this paint kit for the XP-54. Check it out if you wish to throw some paint on this unique aircraft.


You can find it here:

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?linkid=22853&catid=3

[Penzoil3]

I like it. This thing is so bassackwards ugly, it's beautiful.
LOL
Sue

[delta_lima]

Milton - another one knocked out of the park. Love this bird.

I'm getting a bit of low res on the cockpit frames in the VC - anyone else getting this? I'm also wondering about the nosewheel steering - is there an unlock? I'm getting very little authority on slow taxi speed. Otherwise a spectacular plane. Love the burnished rear fuselage - nice heat effect on the metal paints.

Would make a great spotter for scenery work on my early KEDW scenery project - here's another one I'm using in that role (huge thanks to Milt again for that one, and Ducky/Steve for the paint!):

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/soh_ftp/uploads/imageuploads/758714034709236316.jpg

Based on the "1947 racer" paint, might be a fun scheme for a repainter so inclined. I know I'd fly the wings off it.

Again - thanks for a great project Milt et al!

dl

[mal998]

Regarding nose wheel turning, it is currently set up for 180 degrees, which requires differential braking to make a turn. If you want normal nose wheel turning via rudder authority change the nose wheel steering from 180 to 45 degrees.

point.0 = 1, 14.927, 0.0, -7.95, 1800, 0, 1.099, 180, 0.15, 4.0, 1.0, 3.0, 3.0, 0, 150.0, 236.0

point.0 = 1, 14.927, 0.0, -7.95, 1800, 0, 1.099, 45, 0.15, 4.0, 1.0, 3.0, 3.0, 0, 150.0, 236.0

[delta_lima]

Regarding nose wheel turning, it is currently set up for 180 degrees, which requires differential braking to make a turn. If you want normal nose wheel turning via rudder authority change the nose wheel steering from 180 to 45 degrees.

point.0 = 1, 14.927, 0.0, -7.95, 1800, 0, 1.099, 180, 0.15, 4.0, 1.0, 3.0, 3.0, 0, 150.0, 236.0

point.0 = 1, 14.927, 0.0, -7.95, 1800, 0, 1.099, 45, 0.15, 4.0, 1.0, 3.0, 3.0, 0, 150.0, 236.0

Thanks Mal,

After going to bed, I started wondering about differential braking. I should have thought of that before posting. Thanks for confirming, and for the edit.

dl

[mal998]

Happy to help.

[Lonewolfee1]

Thanks to you and the whole team on this Milton. Quite a unique airplane.

[Obie311]

Gorgeous plane! Thanks to the Shupe team for this one. Nice work on the VC too. It flies sweet. I took off from Vandenberg just to make sure I had plenty of runway. I needed it as I didn't runup to full military power for take-off as I was trying to baby the engine. I guess it was ahead of its time in that it didn't have the right powerplant. Wonder how it would have done with a Lycoming T55?

[Milton Shupe]

The archive has been updated to incorporate v1.1 changes that correct various issues as of August 5th, 2017.


If you downloaded before August 4th, you may want to re-download to replace your current XP-54 folders.

This is a full replacement update.

Fixes include:


Fuel gauge not working
Minor texture issue on the 97 Bluebird
Incorrect night time gauge backlighting texture VC01_L.bmp
Two seats in the VC
FSX Only - Remapped pitots
Coolant (radiator) temp gauges in some liveries
FS9 only - fix some textures that had MIPMaps included

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?catid=33&linkid=22846

[Tuor2112]

Thanks for the fixes- that double seat was bugging me lol!

[Milton Shupe]

Thanks for the fixes- that double seat was bugging me lol!

It's amazing the things that can be "not seen" when testing by any number of people.

One tends to be so focused on certain aspects or changes and totally misses the obvious. :-)

Hope all is well now.

[dvj]

It's amazing the things that can be "not seen" when testing by any number of people.

One tends to be so focused on certain aspects or changes and totally misses the obvious. :-)

Hope all is well now.

Hi Milton, with the latest update, the seat lowering/drop down animation is not working properly. (Shift S) The pilot descends a bit, then pops back into the cockpit. The fuselage door only opens slightly, then closes. Running FSX with dx10 fixer. Seems to be that way on all models. Previous version was uninstalled.

- d

[dvj]

Hi Milton, with the latest update, the seat lowering/drop down animation is not working properly. (Shift S) The pilot descends a bit, then pops back into the cockpit. The fuselage door only opens slightly, then closes. Running FSX with dx10 fixer. Seems to be that way on all models. Previous version was uninstalled.

- d

Ooops, seems to be something with my DX10 Fixer which I recently updated. Other aircraft Shift S canopy behavior is just as weird. ;-(

[Mach3DS]

Milton and team... Great job! Works in P3Dv4 as well! I'm going to make some bumps for it, as well as speculars. I just love this type of aircraft. We don't have enough of them of this quality. I highly recommend the book "Experimental & Prototype US Air Force Jet Fighters" By Jenkins and Landis from Specialty press. Features this aircraft among many others.

[Milton Shupe]

Milton and team... Great job! Works in P3Dv4 as well! I'm going to make some bumps for it, as well as speculars. I just love this type of aircraft. We don't have enough of them of this quality. I highly recommend the book "Experimental & Prototype US Air Force Jet Fighters" By Jenkins and Landis from Specialty press. Features this aircraft among many others.

Oh wow! That's great to hear Rick. I look forward to that. :applause:

[Mach3DS]

Fuselage bumps created and look ok... Need a little more definition... But I've refined my pri cess and can create then very quickly now! Should be done by tomorrow with the while aircraft!

[Milton Shupe]

Fuselage bumps created and look ok... Need a little more definition... But I've refined my pri cess and can create then very quickly now! Should be done by tomorrow with the while aircraft!

Ah, sounds great Rick :-)

[delta_lima]

Great news Rick.

This plane is already getting lots of flight time around Muroc. Will keep getting more ...:applause:

[Mach3DS]

First pass. Fuselage only. I'm going to refine it just a bit more but I'm really pleased thus far. Note: I've not done anything otherwise to the textures at all, and I've only put in a very rough standby spec just to give a working contrast to the bumps and breakup the alpha that is included in the original textures.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4417/36021877590_8a1161c623_o.jpg

[Milton Shupe]

Great! Was hoping someone would jump on this one for bumps and specs as I think it will add to the visuals immensely. Thank you Rick.

[Mach3DS]

I've gone ahead and used the paint kit to create a new paint free aluminum. Still refining. Still just fusealge...alsi I Haven't touched the spinner yet either.... Way too reflective ATM...

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4372/36428511875_d94982aeab_o.jpg

[delta_lima]

Wow Rick - stunning. Definitely going to be my scenery spotter during my KEDW / NACA build.

Which is an interesting segwey to acknowledging a big thanks to Milt for this and the other interesting birds like the XP-72. The period of exploring the final stages of what was possible with piston engines, before the jet and rocket periods of the 50s and onward. These projects are far more than the sum of their parts - thanks Milt, and thanks Rick et al for the improvements, repaints, etc.

dl

[Milton Shupe]

That is some fine looking bare metal there Rick. Polishing all that must be extremely tiring on the arms. :-)

[Mach3DS]

Thanks gentlemen. The paint kit is right up my alley, put together, the way I would do one myself! So it s been very easy work flow so far! Just getting used to the texture sheets and what pieces are what... Didn't have as much time as I thought I would... Forgot about my daughter's soccer practice today.... Go figure I'm The coach too! Lol. Vacation does that to your brain!

[rvn817j]

Thanks for this gem Milton. I also installed the XP54 into P3D v4 and all seems well. Looking forward to Rick's visual improvements. Thanks all!

[Milton Shupe]

*Bump* How's progress Rick?

[Mach3DS]

Sorry gents, had my parents come into town for the last week. But, here's the progress report. I've got the bumps complete for the Fuselage and LH wing. They look great. I just haven't had the time to replicate efforts to the final 2 textures. But once I do it will be quick. I'm creating another base metal skin in concert. I'm also creating custom speculars as well. The paint kit is superb. And I've had to create very little from scratch. Just targeted manipulation of the great kit!

[Milton Shupe]

Thanks for this gem Milton. I also installed the XP54 into P3D v4 and all seems well. Looking forward to Rick's visual improvements. Thanks all!

You are indeed welcome Sir! Happy to hear it goes well for you in V4. :wavey:

[Mach3DS]

I'm using it exclusively in P3Dv4 well Milton. She looks great!

[Milton Shupe]

I'm using it exclusively in P3Dv4 well Milton. She looks great!


That's great Rick; thanks for the confirmation. Must be magic or something. :-)

[Mach3DS]

Had a small time today...refined left Wing a little more. WIP. getting there!

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4393/36617916836_042682d8e1_o.jpg

[rvn817j]

Looks very awesome Rick! The metal textures look like the real thing. I really enjoy flying this bird around KEDW!

[Mach3DS]

Thank you! Hopefully I'll get a chance to work on this this week. I've been slow to get back into the swing since vacation ending.

[roger-wilco-66]

This is one of the most realistic repaints I have ever seen. You are really a master of metallic surfaces, Rick. My sincere compliments.

Cheers,
Mark

[Mach3DS]

Thanks Mark. Before I got the RH side started, I'be decided to start experimenting with some details...

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4367/36728091485_0294d46ac1_o.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4388/36332378830_c49ddb2e75_o.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4416/36728091135_770a7174e8_o.jpg

[Milton Shupe]

Frankly, the smudge look is okay but when it looks grainy, its not realistic to me. Gradual, smudgy, faded, or oxidized is good.

[Mach3DS]

I think the issue is the screenshot Milton...my settings in v4 are grainy and I haven't been able to clear it up. Something that has been super annoying to me! In Photoshop it is smooth...I was noticing that many of my textures in P3Dv4 have been skiing up grainy...I need to spend more time in it trying to solve it.
Unless you see that too... In which case I'll have to recalibrate my vision!

[Milton Shupe]

I think the issue is the screenshot Milton...my settings in v4 are grainy and I haven't been able to clear it up. Something that has been super annoying to me! In Photoshop it is smooth...I was noticing that many of my textures in P3Dv4 have been skiing up grainy...I need to spend more time in it trying to solve it.
Unless you see that too... In which case I'll have to recalibrate my vision!

Ah, okay, sorry to hear that Rick. Keep with it; progress is good. :-)

[Mach3DS]

Milton, any chance you could add a place holder specular file for the spinner? as you can see here, it gets too dark in certain angles...due to no specular compared to the rest of the airframe.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4373/35933197374_c5496a9c4a_o.jpg

[Milton Shupe]

Milton, any chance you could add a place holder specular file for the spinner? as you can see here, it gets too dark in certain angles...due to no specular compared to the rest of the airframe.


Rick,

Not sure how to deal with that. This project has been completed, and released to 3 websites with thousands of downloads.

We would have to update all the models to add the specs and release an update.

Is there no other alternative?

[Mach3DS]

No worries Milton! I'll deal with it. Can simply lighten up the texture completely... It'll work well enough. Keep the stationary texture the same and lighten up the spinning one.

[Milton Shupe]

No worries Milton! I'll deal with it. Can simply lighten up the texture completely... It'll work well enough. Keep the stationary texture the same and lighten up the spinning one.

Thank you Rick; that was my thinking along with the fact that its a different kind of metal and therefore would likely have a different appearance.

[Mach3DS]

I have finished creating the bumps. How would you like to distribute them Milton?

[Mach3DS]

Scratch that Milton, I'm getting the same banding along the vertical stand as we did with the leading edge of the b26...any chance this could be resolved? If not no worries...we could omit the tail area I suppose...

[Milton Shupe]

Scratch that Milton, I'm getting the same banding along the vertical stand as we did with the leading edge of the b26...any chance this could be resolved? If not no worries...we could omit the tail area I suppose...


Rick, I will have to look at the issue to see.

With regard to the distribution, I do not usually distribute other people's work unless they are part of the original release.
If this requires the models to be changed, then you could distribute a copy of the replacement model folders with the textures with my approval, assuming the model changes had no impact on the original textures.

Were you also going to distribute a bare metal texture or was your work with an original texture?

I'll get back to you.

[Mach3DS]

Yes, the metal textures are by me, created with the paint kit. If you do make an "update" to the package, you can include it if you wish, and of course along with the bumps, as standard fair.

[MZee1960]

Another bird has achieved a level of detail surpassing many payware models. Can't wait to see what's next ? How is the VC ? Strange I have not seen any screenshots of a VC.
Great work, Milton and team !

[Milton Shupe]

Another bird has achieved a level of detail surpassing many payware models. Can't wait to see what's next ? How is the VC ? Strange I have not seen any screenshots of a VC.
Great work, Milton and team !

MZee,

You can get the released version here for either FS9 or FSX native:

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links_search.php?action=show&userid=249&sort=d

[Milton Shupe]

Yes, the metal textures are by me, created with the paint kit. If you do make an "update" to the package, you can include it if you wish, and of course along with the bumps, as standard fair.

Rick, I looked at this and it seems we can likely fix the issue with the banding with changes to 8 parts on the vertical tails. I will do a test change today and post it for you to try.

[Milton Shupe]

Rick,

Here is the updated Racer/Civil model to try. I see no negative affects here.

EDIT: Give it a try to see if the banding is now gone.

[Mach3DS]

Thanks Milton, I'll try this out after work today. If this solved the issue I will package up what I have and send you a Dropbox link. Thanks!

[MZee1960]

MZee,

You can get the released version here for either FS9 or FSX native:

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links_search.php?action=show&userid=249&sort=d

Thank-you, Milton. I'll check it out.

[Mach3DS]

Works great Milton! I'll package up my texture and bnow for.you!

[Milton Shupe]

Works great Milton! I'll package up my texture and bnow for.you!

Ah, great! Thanks Rick.

[Mach3DS]

Ok, here you go last look before I send this off to Milton with the bumps for all to use. I'd like to highlight something that I'm passionate about and that is metal. Many photos circulate of wartime heavy metal. With captions like "you can see how this is very dull" or something similar. Without going into too much detail, the first 2 images below really illustrate this well. One is using the bananabob GlobalEnvmap, while the other is using DYNAMIC reflections. At every altitude and weather combination, the bananabob equipped paint will look pristine. But the Dynamic reflections is less so? Both images are identical other than this. I know, because the sim was paused, and I simply enabled and disabled dynamic reflections. The one using dynamic is JUST as reflective...but it doesn't have the harsh contrast of the bananabob envmap to pull from at Altitude. It has low lever terrain, sky and clouds, which dynamically change the lighting available. Not quite PBR, but closer than not. This illustrate to me what happens in real photos which are then compounded by Black and white film effect. WIth NO color, the eye cannot tell what if anything is actually being reflected in most BW photos. So what my appear dull and non reflective may be reflecting an overcast sky, clouds etc. Obviously there are times when BW high polish is very apparent, but can you tell which is which the photos below?! I bet you can! The images are straight captures no editing other than cropping for size. Anyway, just thought it was cool to see the differece on nice lines! This paint works equally well with Bananabobs OR Dynamic Reflections in P3Dv3+ For FSX Users it may be too polished for you, as FSX light engine is slightly different, but not by much.




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[Flyboy208]

You knocked this metal work out of the park Rick !!! Mike :applause:

[Milton Shupe]

Well done Rick :applause:

[Mach3DS]

Thanks gentlemen! Milton I'll send you a link tonight. The livery contains the bumps which can be placed into the common texture folder.

[Mach3DS]

Milton, I've PMd you with the link.

[Milton Shupe]

Milton, I've PMd you with the link.

Thank you Rick :running:

[Mach3DS]

A little fiction for a change....

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4418/36802539412_de4ae6aee9_o.jpg

[Milton Shupe]

A little fiction for a change....

That looks very nice Rick; I like the choice of colors.

I have been super busy getting the A-20 Havoc models converted and operational in FSX and therefore let slip getting your bump maps and texture uploaded. Should be able to do that this weekend.

[Mach3DS]

No worries Milton! Thanks! I'm busy with the fictional Lou IV paint right now.

[Milton Shupe]

No worries Milton! Thanks! I'm busy with the fictional Lou IV paint right now.

Did you by chance change the Fresnel Ramp for your work. There wasn't one included in the package.

[Mach3DS]

You know, I can't remember! Prob not...

[Milton Shupe]

You know, I can't remember! Prob not...

Ha, I would remember if I changed it because nothing I have here will open it. :-)

Thanks

[srgalahad]

So, I was out getting used to the 'Goose and decided to go trolling for marlin...

[Mach3DS]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4426/36156735674_3f81abae1b_o.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4358/36992649475_2f670a04b2_o.jpg

[Milton Shupe]

So, I was out getting used to the 'Goose and decided to go trolling for marlin...

That is an interesting shot Rob with the shadow, the reflection, and the water effect all close together. :applause:

[Milton Shupe]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4426/36156735674_3f81abae1b_o.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4358/36992649475_2f670a04b2_o.jpg


These pics show some interesting contrasts in light, glossiness, and reflections between painted and bare metal surfaces. An interesting study.

[Mach3DS]

Thanks Milton. I was interested to see what "might have been" had this one been in production. However it will eventually have painted wings and tail area with "cow spot" camo (as I like to call it!) areas.

[Mach3DS]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4345/36847568152_b6412299f4_o.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4430/36847567752_b4b73edee8_o.jpg

[dvj]

I could not get FSX to find the texture Racer Bare. Noted the .config was missing the "r" on the sim+= line. It only shows xp54, but when changed to xp54r I got FSX to see and open the bare metal texture.

-d

[Milton Shupe]

I could not get FSX to find the texture Racer Bare. Noted the .config was missing the "r" on the sim+= line. It only shows xp54, but when changed to xp54r I got FSX to see and open the bare metal texture.

-d

You are correct. The line should read:

sim=xp54r

My apologies.

[Mach3DS]

Getting there...

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[Mach3DS]

99% complete...need to add serial number and a few more chips.

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[warchild]

What a fantastic little plane Milton.. Thank you for sharing it with us.. Its a ton of fun and much appreciated..
Pam

[Milton Shupe]

What a fantastic little plane Milton.. Thank you for sharing it with us.. Its a ton of fun and much appreciated..
Pam

Thank you Pam. It was a fun project.

Mike Kelly and James "Magoo" Banks really helped take it up another level with the paint kit, racer versions and their flight models, liveries, and different sounds.

[warchild]

You all did great.. I flew the swa from haneda to osaka vfr tonight and it was a piece of cake, even considering thjat i've never flown that route in fsx before, and without a flight plan ( missed it by ][ THAT much ) .. This plane along with the widow, is going to be one i keep forever..

[manfredc3]

MZee,

You can get the released version here for either FS9 or FSX native:

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links_search.php?action=show&userid=249&sort=d


When selecting the FSX version it still downloads the v1.0 instead of v1.1?

[Milton Shupe]

When selecting the FSX version it still downloads the v1.0 instead of v1.1?

The high level container folder does say 1.0 but the rest of the package inside is 1.1. Sorry for the confusion.

[manfredc3]

THank you for the info. I will re-download the file.

[mig21bis]

Milton, I was fascinated with this plane as a kid, poring over WWII aircraft books. Thank you for bringing it to life for us. I never dreamed I'd get to "fly" this machine.

Rick, your usual superior work with metal and paints - let's make some video of these machines in formation action, and maybe racing at Reno! Heritage flight with the MV P-38, MV Corsair, and Milton's Swoose Goose?

Toby

[Mach3DS]

Milton, I was fascinated with this plane as a kid, poring over WWII aircraft books. Thank you for bringing it to life for us. I never dreamed I'd get to "fly" this machine.

Rick, your usual superior work with metal and paints - let's make some video of these machines in formation action, and maybe racing at Reno! Heritage flight with the MV P-38, MV Corsair, and Milton's Swoose Goose?

Toby

Great idea Toby! Let's get this in the air at Reno. Heritage flight sounds perfect as well. Yes this is a nice aircraft. I read about it in a prototype aircraft book I have and never thought I'd be able to fly it it either! Thanks Milton!

[magoo]

.....Well there's a fix posted for the XP-54. While working with another project I opened up one of the Racer's sound folders for a reminder as to how I handled a detail........and all the sound cone entries were missing. (!!!??!!)

This is a feature I get a kick out of......how could this be...?

The date stamp at the top of the sound.cfg tells me that I gave the noise packs one last tweak before the Swoose Racers were shoved out the door......and of course, the editor that I was using is of FS9 vintage.....and wipes out any unique FSX data upon saving. That stuff has to be copied over by hand.

With all the colored streamers, confetti, champagne and party hats.....I forgot.

...And......nobody complained.......(?????)

So check the library if this interests you. For the Allison & Lycoming powered Swoose Racers.....sound cone entries restored.

A bonus, too....an experiment in overdubbing. The Allison engine startup sound is quite reactive.....the pilot is jamming the throttle back and forth like it's a video game.... :a1089:

I noticed the turbocharger was absent (separate wav file) and thought,"It'd be nice if we could hear the turbo come to life at startup, and the notice that it lags well behind the engine's rapid rpm changes."

To quote Mike Kelly, "Done."

Please note, the new sound.cfg files are designed for FSX. Pilots running P3D can validate that sim uses (or expands?) the sound cone stuff? FS9 will give you the cold shoulder, pretend it doesn't know what you're on about.

However.....the Allison startup wav file could be used in FS9 too.......just bakup your original files before overwriting. That goes for all users, all sims.

The things are in the file library here, currently in the "What's New" menu. Look for " XP-54 Racer Sound Fix-up.zip"

It's different in a nice way......I especially enjoy the sound as the racer is departing into the distance, that long deep thrumming echo , atmospherically distorted......sort of haunting. That is pure Nigel Richards right there.

Toss these into the folders and do some flyby's. You'll see!! (......hear...) :mixed-smiley-010:

[dvj]

.....Well there's a fix posted for the XP-54. While working with another project I opened up one of the Racer's sound folders for a reminder as to how I handled a detail........and all the sound cone entries were missing. (!!!??!!)

This is a feature I get a kick out of......how could this be...?

The date stamp at the top of the sound.cfg tells me that I gave the noise packs one last tweak before the Swoose Racers were shoved out the door......and of course, the editor that I was using is of FS9 vintage.....and wipes out any unique FSX data upon saving. That stuff has to be copied over by hand.

With all the colored streamers, confetti, champagne and party hats.....I forgot.

...And......nobody complained.......(?????)

So check the library if this interests you. For the Allison & Lycoming powered Swoose Racers.....sound cone entries restored.

That new Allison sound is so good, I put it on all of the models.

A bonus, too....an experiment in overdubbing. The Allison engine startup sound is quite reactive.....the pilot is jamming the throttle back and forth like it's a video game.... :a1089:

I noticed the turbocharger was absent (separate wav file) and thought,"It'd be nice if we could hear the turbo come to life at startup, and the notice that it lags well behind the engine's rapid rpm changes."

To quote Mike Kelly, "Done."

Please note, the new sound.cfg files are designed for FSX. Pilots running P3D can validate that sim uses (or expands?) the sound cone stuff? FS9 will give you the cold shoulder, pretend it doesn't know what you're on about.

However.....the Allison startup wav file could be used in FS9 too.......just bakup your original files before overwriting. That goes for all users, all sims.

The things are in the file library here, currently in the "What's New" menu. Look for " XP-54 Racer Sound Fix-up.zip"

It's different in a nice way......I especially enjoy the sound as the racer is departing into the distance, that long deep thrumming echo , atmospherically distorted......sort of haunting. That is pure Nigel Richards right there.

Toss these into the folders and do some flyby's. You'll see!! (......hear...) :mixed-smiley-010:

That Allison sound is so good, I just put it on All of the models.

[simtech]

Milton and team... superb. Just wanted to say thank you for a tough job very well done. Am enjoying the different models tremendously. Thank you all for this wonderful gift. It flies grand, the panels are super and the paints are awesome. I tried to save disc space and only load a couple of liveries... wrong choice. Missed some textures. Then I RTFI and all went well. I need to get a bigger hard drive..

[Mach3DS]

Be sure to grab the update with my bare metal texture, as it contains the bump maps and speculars files which can be placed in the main texture.common folder to enhance all the liveries.

[simtech]

000Rick000, Not sure what you mean. The aircraft come with a "racerbump" tex file along with xp54r .air file. Is this what you were referring to? Not sure if they could look much better. They look good now..Terry

[Mach3DS]

Here you go. install per usual. But take the *_bump.dds & *_spec.dds files and copy them into the texture.common folder in the *_00 model folder. This will trasnsfer the speculars and bumps to all models.

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=3&id=22937

(http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=3&id=22937)

[simtech]

Rick,
You're right, I did not have the correct texture files. I installed the "bare racer" files and the aluminum and stainless steel seem to "pop".
Thank you for the heads up. A job well done. I can only imagine the details involved. Thank you for sharing.. Terry

[Mach3DS]

Glad it's working for you! IMHO, the speculars really add to the already beautifully mastered stock paints from the initial package. And the bumps give the plane a little more umph in that department as well.