JF/AH P-47 Thunderbolt is out!!

[Priller]

Get it while it is hot!!

https://www.justflight.com/product/p-47d-thunderbolt?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=P-47D%20Thunderbolt%20-%20available%20now&utm_content=P-47D%20Thunderbolt%20-%20available%20now+CID_aefa747c6cdf5b038bb989b9192 3a71a&utm_source=cm&utm_term=P-47D%20Thunderbolt

Cheers,

Priller

[jim]

Hold off downloading the application file. I just downloaded it 3 times & got no joy. Seems as though they have a problem. Downloads OK but it can"t be installed.

[Priller]

I just installed it without any problem. Just haven't flown it yet.

EDIT: flown, works like a charm!

Priller

[jim]

Installed; all is well.

[dhasdell]

Thanks for the info.

[dvj]

LOL "....simpler Easy-Fly flight dynamics for those with less experience of this type of heavy high-performance aircraft"

-d

[Priller]

LOL "....simpler Easy-Fly flight dynamics for those with less experience of this type of heavy high-performance aircraft"

-d



It's anything but that. I found it quite challenging to fly.

In fact: how the hell did Gabreski get his kills with this???

Priller

[WarHorse47]

It's anything but that. I found it quite challenging to fly.

In fact: how the hell did Gabreski get his kills with this???

PrillerMaybe he selected the "Easy-Fly" option?? :biggrin-new:

Really, no problems here with the download, install or a couple of flights this morning. Nicely done and lots of fun. :victorious:

Thanks Baz and team, wherever you are... :encouragement:

[dvj]

Downloaded and flying. long runway required for takeoff. Nice to finally have this model.

-d

[thunderstreak]

Just wondering if AH modelled functional supercharger, turbo charger waste gate and intercooler controls on their Jug? I like the challenge of real world engine management in the 47.

Visually it looks great!

[jankees]

nice monster!
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/915/42393294534_b9ba5d3f67_o.jpg

[MustangL2W]

Now if some repainters could just make "Dottie Mae" Look like the real restored Beauty for this model...we'd be set!

[JamieC]

And the recently returned to the UK 'Nellie' would be cool too

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61467&stc=1

[pilto von pilto]

Now if some repainters could just make "Dottie Mae" Look like the real restored Beauty for this model...we'd be set!

Oh you mean these. Coming out on July 3rd before a certain birthday. Just got to write a " how to install liveries " manual. Free downloads, keep an eye on facebook and we'll post in here for the people that dont like facebook.

Restored version and a "barn find" as found version.

[WarHorse47]

Might as well throw my choice into the pot... :biggrin-new:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a185/WarHorse47/DSC00340_zpsqqesbyge.jpg

..at the Flying Heritage Museum - Tallahassee Lassie

[pletheron]

nice monster!
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/915/42393294534_b9ba5d3f67_o.jpg

OZx seems to be down (for a long time). :sorrow:

[jankees]

OZx seems to be down (for a long time). :sorrow:

but the paint is not finished either. I'll let you know where to find it after I finish and upload it somewhere, OK?

[hairyspin]

... a "barn find" as found version .

I’d keep my facemask on too, flying a Jug that crusty. Don’t let the CO see that!:redfire:

[MustangL2W]

I am finding this "Jug" a lot of Fun to fly. The "Fun" is in the challenge of the main model and the sensitivities it exhibits. I have about 5 hours flying it and maybe 30 Landings, Most to a Full-Stop because we know how Republic products like to eat up Runway rolling out. My Hat is off to AH for this airplane. So far, it was worth the wait!!

P.S. I cannot figure out how to get the Oxygen Mask to work...must not be modeled?? I have scoured the manual too...maybe I'm missing something?

[pilto von pilto]

I am finding this "Jug" a lot of Fun to fly. The "Fun" is in the challenge of the main model and the sensitivities it exhibits. I have about 5 hours flying it and maybe 30 Landings, Most to a Full-Stop because we know how Republic products like to eat up Runway rolling out. My Hat is off to AH for this airplane. So far, it was worth the wait!!

P.S. I cannot figure out how to get the Oxygen Mask to work...must not be modeled?? I have scoured the manual too...maybe I'm missing something?

It's a height based animation... if memory serves it's about 10000 feet, cant be sure as I'm on a different computer. You dont have control over it other than like icarus you fly too high.

[MustangL2W]

Ha Ha Ha Ha...I hope NOT Like Icarus!!

[Bomber_12th]

Everything I've ever heard/read about the P-47 relates the flying characteristics to being an extremely smooth and stable flying aircraft, essentially the feeling of flying a jet. Pilots transitioning from flying the narrow-track Spitfire to the wide-track P-47 referred to the Thunderbolt as being a much easier aircraft to land - the P-47 is well known for tracking straight all the way down the runway on landing, as if "on rails".

With regard to the "as found/as recovered from the lake" version of Dottie Mae - when it was recovered, the forward ring around the cowling was almost entirely black, with only little remnants of the yellow paint remaining here and there. That black ring of course was part of the initial "ID" markings applied to all 8th and 9th Air Force P-47's (and P-51's) which included painting the forward ring of the cowling black, and adding black stripes/bands to the tail surfaces and wings. These stripes were later overpainted in different colors when the 8th and 9th AF officially adopted unit colors for the various Groups/Squadrons. Also, the red stripes on the tail surfaces of Dottie Mae had been painted yellow earlier on, and then painted red later, thus when the aircraft was recovered you could see areas of the earlier yellow paint poking through areas of the missing red paint, and black paint through areas of both missing yellow and red paint, since all had been applied over each other - black first, then yellow, and finally red.

Such a stunning restoration (no polishing either, just the same factory-new Alclad finish the metal had when new from the factory in 1944 as well). Note the black circle "period" behind the squadron code letters, which is original to the markings and often overlooked in artwork/depictions. That black circle/period is found in the same location on both sides of the aircraft, and it was part of the squadron codes on some of the other P-47's in the same squadron as well - it is thought that it was a way to differentiate between two different aircraft within the same squadron using the same code letters (like how in the 8th AF, they would underline the individual code letter on an aircraft if it had already been used on another aircraft already in use). They were just recently able to acquire a correct Curtiss-Electric propeller unit for the aircraft, the same type as it had originally, which should be installed in the near future - they are about as rare as hen's teeth, and none could be found in serviceable condition throughout the restoration until just last year. The Curtiss propeller unit of course is the type that had the pointy prop hub. Currently the aircraft is fitted with a Hamilton Standard unit, like all of the other currently operational P-47's (the Hamilton Standard prop unit being the only thing throughout the entire aircraft which isn't accurate to the way it was in 1945, besides lacking the original combat repairs/flak patches - which are planned to be replicated/added at some point as well). The aircraft is fitted with a Spitfire mirror, just as it had been while in service during WWII, functioning period radios and turbocharger. Note the darker panels along the bottom of the fuselage and around the turbo exit duct - on the P-47, much of the belly is covered in sheets of stainless steel, rather than aluminum, due to the heat of the turbo and exhaust ducting that internally runs the length of the belly.

https://cdn.jetphotos.com/full/6/98696_1503800886.jpg

BTW, the little yellow decal above the serial number on the tail is actually a Republic "Thunderbolt" trademark, which is original to the aircraft/as applied by Republic - Republic actually trademarked the name - a detail of which that had long been unknown until it was rediscovered on Dottie Mae. There is one of these decals on each side of the tail, replicated exactly as found (different designs left/right).

https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1770/43155953471_868367c8ac_b.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1822/42438013504_62564fa45a_o.jpg

[Bomber_12th]

P-47 owner John Shoffner has some wonderful pilot POV videos flying his bubbtle-top P-47D "Wicked Wabbit":

Part 1 and Part 2 of flying at the Thunder Over Michigan airshow:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBVj4I3bHik
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CMTboX4OBw

A couple other flights:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppqOMtQtqno
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6o-1DVVQDc

[MustangL2W]

John,
Are you going to Oshkosh this year??
I am in the process of completely overhauling my life just to try and make Oshkosh to see "Dottie Mae." It is just an absolute Have-to-See Warbird. The authenticity in this one is mind boggling. I saw John Penney with "Balls Out" there in 2016, and that is a very nice "Jug," but "Dottie Mae" is truly the Belle of the ball. "Sierra Sue II" is another one like that... You walk around them over and over looking at all the little details that just Wow you to death. They keep you coming back to them because they are just that incredible to see.

I think there will be some serious competition for Grand Champion at EAA this year. It is always tough when there are so many amazing restorations there to be judged and only one can be the Grand "Champ." Look at 2015 when you had Yagen's Mosquito, Air Corps' "Sierra Sue II," the Airpower FG-1D and the Muzala P-51B "Berlin Express" all in the running. No way could I have picked a Winner..... Those airplanes all blew my socks off.

Also... have you seen that EAA is getting the Catch-22 "Berlin Express" all painted and ready for the show?? I hope it gets done in time. Reminds me of when you did the "Dumper" and how much fun that project was. Still one of my "Prized" Warbirds that I am forever grateful for!!

[CG_1976]

Hum, no Cuban eh?? Guess I'll wait in the Lounge with my Cigar and Rum lol.

[Cirrus N210MS]

John,
Are you going to Oshkosh this year??
I am in the process of completely overhauling my life just to try and make Oshkosh to see "Dottie Mae." It is just an absolute Have-to-See Warbird. The authenticity in this one is mind boggling. I saw John Penney with "Balls Out" there in 2016, and that is a very nice "Jug," but "Dottie Mae" is truly the Belle of the ball. "Sierra Sue II" is another one like that... You walk around them over and over looking at all the little details that just Wow you to death. They keep you coming back to them because they are just that incredible to see.

I think there will be some serious competition for Grand Champion at EAA this year. It is always tough when there are so many amazing restorations there to be judged and only one can be the Grand "Champ." Look at 2015 when you had Yagen's Mosquito, Air Corps' "Sierra Sue II," the Airpower FG-1D and the Muzala P-51B "Berlin Express" all in the running. No way could I have picked a Winner..... Those airplanes all blew my socks off.

Also... have you seen that EAA is getting the Catch-22 "Berlin Express" all painted and ready for the show?? I hope it gets done in time. Reminds me of when you did the "Dumper" and how much fun that project was. Still one of my "Prized" Warbirds that I am forever grateful for!!

hopefully i can make it this time too

[WarHorse47]

DottieMae repaints at AH.. go get 'em while they're hot... :redfire:

https://aeroplaneheaven.com/p47_freebies.php

[pilto von pilto]

WarHorse47: I knew I forgot something. :encouragement:

Yep hit the link for some bonus liveries.

https://aeroplaneheaven.com/p47_freebies.php

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61555&stc=1http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61556&stc=1

Make sure you have your tetanus shots up to date if you fly the barn find version.
AH will not be held responsible for any injuries or issues if you cut yourself on rusty aircraft bits.

It's a 4th of July bonus for the P-47. Enjoy the day!

[MustangL2W]

My Thanks to Aeroplane Heaven!!

[MDIvey]

Outstanding job AH. Best of AH output yet (IMO) but I haven't had a chance to try the Bulldog yet... so may get knocked Into 2nd place.:applause:

Matt

[dvj]

FYI, A bit of missing texture in the "barn find".

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61591&stc=1

[WarHorse47]

FYI, A bit of missing texture in the "barn find".

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61591&stc=1

Not sure about that. I took a look and it changes with the view angle suggesting its perhaps related to the way the texture is setup for reflectivity? Not sure.

Only issue I've encountered is that somehow during preflight setup (like removing fuel from the drop tanks), the red recognition light turns on. And there is no way to turn it off other than to reset/reload the aircraft.

[dvj]

Not sure about that. I took a look and it changes with the view angle suggesting its perhaps related to the way the texture is setup for reflectivity? Not sure.

Only issue I've encountered is that somehow during preflight setup (like removing fuel from the drop tanks), the red recognition light turns on. And there is no way to turn it off other than to reset/reload the aircraft.

Well OK. I reloaded the livery and the texture is back. Very strange. Looks normal now. ???

-d

[RKinkor]

So how does it compare to the A2A Jug in system depth and flight model and fps?

[PhillRoath]

I am curious. One of the screenshots shows the inclusion of COM, NAV, and ADF radios in the cockpit where the gunsight normally sits. Are there associated instruments to go along with them? Perhaps an RMI or whatever? If yes then maybe a screenshot?

Thanks in advance,
Phill

[WarHorse47]

So how does it compare to the A2A Jug in system depth and flight model and fps?Well, you're going to get different experiences with each. I pulled my A2A jug out of the hangar and did a mild comparison and found both to be enjoyable.

The A2A Jug with Accusim is more indepth on system management, so unless you turn off Accusim you spend a lot of time on engine management, etc. With both you still need to manage your mixture as you climb to higher altitude.

I always found the A2A Jug more sensitive and less stable on the flight model. Both flight models are pretty good.

Neither have FPS issues on my system.

With both you have a lot of animations including the adding/removal of fuel tanks and armament. The AH Jug has the lead on that IMO. The AH Jug has the ability to switch, remove or replace the gunsight with basic Nav instruments which you cannot do with the A2A model.

Hope that helps.

[RKinkor]

Well, you're going to get different experiences with each. I pulled my A2A jug out of the hangar and did a mild comparison and found both to be enjoyable.

The A2A Jug with Accusim is more indepth on system management, so unless you turn off Accusim you spend a lot of time on engine management, etc. With both you still need to manage your mixture as you climb to higher altitude.

I always found the A2A Jug more sensitive and less stable on the flight model. Both flight models are pretty good.

Neither have FPS issues on my system.

With both you have a lot of animations including the adding/removal of fuel tanks and armament. The AH Jug has the lead on that IMO. The AH Jug has the ability to switch, remove or replace the gunsight with basic Nav instruments which you cannot do with the A2A model.

Hope that helps. yes it does thank you very much!

[jankees]

my first paints have now been uploaded, here and on avsim.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1766/42407989804_be91564082_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27Bs2U1)jk3435 (https://flic.kr/p/27Bs2U1)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1786/43129010561_83c6e4860f_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/28Hasfn)jk3459 (https://flic.kr/p/28Hasfn)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1810/29406706028_3f758d5346_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/LNz4bU)jk3442 (https://flic.kr/p/LNz4bU)

[Priller]

Thanks Jankees! Brilliant news! This is a bird that screams for repaints!!

Priller

[menef]

Thank you JK !!!!
I also hope for a bare-metal brand new bird with only serial numbers
:encouragement::very_drunk:

[UnknownGuest12]

As posted in P3D forum, animation propeller hub doesn´t look real as compared with real footage...see

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBJBMlhAcLI

Wonder if Bazzar and AH team agree with this…

Thanks

[SpaceWeevil]

I doubt it - the modeller and beta testers would have been aware of it for ages and presumably decided it looked just fine. To be fair the new Carenado Beech 18 has a similar prop animation and no-one's even mentioned it.

[WarHorse47]

Thanks for the repaints, JK

Now, somebody needs to get the admins to get them approved for downloading. :wiggle:

[BUDSCH]

Having trouble firing the guns. Manual says that there is a switch in the left rear of the cockpit to "charge" the guns, but when I engage it the gear comes down instead. Is this happening to anyone else?
Thanks
Bud

[Priller]

The paints are up at avsim.com, together with the paints for the Carenado Beech.

Download them there and save this site's bandwidth!! ;)

Priller

[UnknownGuest12]

Yes, agree with you. They must be aware.
Anyway watched Carenado
promotional video (not going to buy it), and think prop animation different for the better than AH's. Prefer Carenado's but is just an opinion.
Anyway bought the P47 and apart that think it´s a very very good work.

One note...when landing tail wheel compresses and when braking tail lifts and wheel remains compressed…

Regards

[dvj]

my first paints have now been uploaded, here and on avsim.
jk3435 (https://flic.kr/p/27Bs2U1)

jk3459 (https://flic.kr/p/28Hasfn)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1810/29406706028_3f758d5346_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/LNz4bU)jk3442 (https://flic.kr/p/LNz4bU)

I assume the reflectivity has been toned down for these. Looks great.

-d

[jankees]

yes, I played a bit with the alpha, spec and bumps...

[dvj]

yes, I played a bit with the alpha, spec and bumps...

Ahhh, good work. Well the Dottie Mae "restored" texture needs that badly. Way too bright.

-d

[bazzar]

Ahhh, good work. Well the Dottie Mae "restored" texture needs that badly. Way too bright.

-dhttp://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61772&stc=1http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61773&stc=1

Really?

[Priller]

Where is the like button?! :D

[dvj]

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61772&stc=1http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61773&stc=1

Really?

Really, but it's horses of courses. It's like there is too much alpha channel and bumps. The non glossy paints are great.

[WarHorse47]

Been loving the Jug. :loyal:

Anyone working on or planning more repaints? Jankees? dvj? :wiggle:

I'm hoping someone would take an interest in doing "Tallahassee Lassie". Any takers?? :encouragement:

[Mach3DS]

Really, but it's horses of courses. It's like there is too much alpha channel and bumps. The non glossy paints are great.

Looks like it needs a Environment map with more color and contrast, and more light in the specular file, and slightly less reflection.

[dvj]

Looks like it needs a Environment map with more color and contrast, and more light in the specular file, and slightly less reflection.

Now where IS that "like" button? The P-47, such an iconic WWII aircraft, deserves it.

[WarHorse47]

Looks like it needs a Environment map with more color and contrast, and more light in the specular file, and slightly less reflection.Is it fixable?

[DaveQ]

Is it fixable?

Yes. You can replace the environment map or alter it, and the spec file can be darkened (the spec alpha as well if possible). The alpha channel is only active on the interior model so don't waste time trying to edit that for the external. On the restored Dottie Mae the spec metal is white which is why it shines so much.

DaveQ

[WarHorse47]

Yes. You can replace the environment map or alter it, and the spec file can be darkened (the spec alpha as well if possible). The alpha channel is only active on the interior model so don't waste time trying to edit that for the external. On the restored Dottie Mae the spec metal is white which is why it shines so much.

DaveQWhat stands out most for me are the red and yellow stripes/accents. They seem really washed out and almost semi-transparent.

[bazzar]

The point of it all is that there is a paint kit. If people don't like certain aspects of a livery or texture effect, they can change it. It is all subjective. There is no "fix" per se. If you don't like the free liveries, don't download them.:engel016:

[AussieMan]

The point of it all is that there is a paint kit. If people don't like certain aspects of a livery or texture effect, they can change it. It is all subjective. There is no "fix" per se. If you don't like the free liveries, don't download them.:engel016:

Exactly. Well said Bazz.

[WarHorse47]

Calm down, guys.


If people don't like certain aspects of a livery or texture effect, they can change it.No disagreement here assuming one knows what they're doing. I'm still learning which is why I ask questions. :untroubled:



If you don't like the free liveries, don't download them.:engel016:Who said that?? I missed that post. :very_drunk:

For the record, I love the P-47 and appreciate the free liveries and am hoping for more. Just a few, I'm not greedy. :devilish:

[jankees]

Patience you must have...

[WarHorse47]

Patience you must have...Yes, I do.. But sometimes I must raise my hand and get some attention... :biggrin-new:

It surprises me that after years of folks clamoring for a bubble top Jug, we now have one which is really a great product thanks to Baz and company.

Now that it's here, there is dead silence. Truly baffling.

Hopefully, there are more repaints in the works? :encouragement:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a185/WarHorse47/DSC01512_cropped_zpsiqxxtyni.jpg

[jankees]

As I said, patience. I'm currently on holiday AND uploading about a 1000 repaints that disappeared when aussiex was hacked. I only have an old laptop with me, so no painting, and when I get back, I will have limited time. Not what I would like, but that's life...

[WarHorse47]

As I said, patience. I'm currently on holiday AND uploading about a 1000 repaints that disappeared when aussiex was hacked. I only have an old laptop with me, so no painting, and when I get back, I will have limited time. Not what I would like, but that's life...Yes, I understand. You've been very busy. Guess I need to rephrase my comments. :adoration:

I'm just surprised there are not more AH P-47D repaints by now from other talented painters. :encouragement:

[DaveQ]

Yes, I understand. You've been very busy. Guess I need to rephrase my comments. :adoration:

I'm just surprised there are not more AH P-47D repaints by now from other talented painters. :encouragement:

Jankees is one of the most talented and prolific repainter in the community and he will, no doubt, give all the paint jobs we'll ever need! So I would hesitate to even enter the ring on this one. But for my own entertainment I've been working on this since the day it came out, averaging about 3 hours a day. First, the paint kit permits a massive range of shades and wear and tear so finding one that looks right to me is a continuing battle. Also the 4096x4096 single sheet per side format taxes my old rig running CS4.

Second, while the detail is beyond doubt among the best there is, there are flaws and they had to be researched and corrected as best I could. Most notable is the size and positioning of the national insignia; added to this, getting the fuselage insignia right was difficult because the intercooler doors seem (to this amateur eye) a tad too far aft and don't seem to operate as the real thing. I'm on version umpteenth and it still feels slightly wrong!

Third, for me at least, finding suitable subjects that I can do and interest me has taken time. One of the reasons is that, unlike the old A2A models, only the early D-25 has been modelled whereas for me at least, there are more interesting later 9th AAF D-28's and D-30's I would prefer to do.

Anyway this may see the light of day soon - 42-26465 'Rae' flown by Maj. Hal Shook, 506th FS, 404th FG Bretigny, France in August 1944. Lost to flak over Belgium on Boxing Day 1944. I need to chip the paintwork and review the spec for FSX and P3D (they're different) then maybe put out.

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=62477&stc=1

I've also done this one, copied over from the A2A version - Maj. Charles Gilbert's 'Torrid Tessie' from the 350th FG but it was a D-30 with dorsal fin fillet and a Curtiss prop.

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=62479&stc=1


So WH, all things considered, a lot of effort has to go into producing an accurate repaint for the AH Jug!!:biggrin-new:

[jankees]

Both Rae and Tessie were on my to-do list, so that's a good start!
I agree on the intercooler doors, the stars and bars are wrong in the paintkit, and moving them did not quite feel right, either the tail was too short, the roundel too large or the doors too far to the rear, I wasn't sure. That was one of the reasons I put the P-47 on hold and started uploading instead..

[DaveQ]

At last here's 'Rae'. Hope you like it. Taken a long time to get a result I'm happy enough with. Jankees observations about the rear fuselage are right - the most likely thing is that the intercooler doors are slightly too far aft, making it very difficult to get the individual aircraft letter in correctly. I've toned down the shine on the bombs and added detail to the prop though these can be ditched if they don't appeal. Also I found that P3D reacts differently to FSX to the spec files so I've put separate texture folders in for each. Again, either will work in either sim; use which you like best.

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=62631&stc=1

Just uploaded here; should be available soon.

I'll now spend some time getting 'Torrid Tessie' up to the same standard before posting.

DaveQ

[WarHorse47]

At last here's 'Rae'. Hope you like it. Taken a long time to get a result I'm happy enough with. Jankees observations about the rear fuselage are right - the most likely thing is that the intercooler doors are slightly too far aft, making it very difficult to get the individual aircraft letter in correctly. I've toned down the shine on the bombs and added detail to the prop though these can be ditched if they don't appeal. Also I found that P3D reacts differently to FSX to the spec files so I've put separate texture folders in for each. Again, either will work in either sim; use which you like best.

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=62631&stc=1

Just uploaded here; should be available soon.

I'll now spend some time getting 'Torrid Tessie' up to the same standard before posting.

DaveQThanks, Dave. Looks great. I like. :encouragement:

[jeansy]

Jankees is one of the most talented and prolific repainter in the community and he will, no doubt, give all the paint jobs we'll ever need! So I would hesitate to even enter the ring on this one. But for my own entertainment I've been working on this since the day it came out, averaging about 3 hours a day. First, the paint kit permits a massive range of shades and wear and tear so finding one that looks right to me is a continuing battle. Also the 4096x4096 single sheet per side format taxes my old rig running CS4.

Second, while the detail is beyond doubt among the best there is, there are flaws and they had to be researched and corrected as best I could. Most notable is the size and positioning of the national insignia; added to this, getting the fuselage insignia right was difficult because the intercooler doors seem (to this amateur eye) a tad too far aft and don't seem to operate as the real thing. I'm on version umpteenth and it still feels slightly wrong!

Third, for me at least, finding suitable subjects that I can do and interest me has taken time. One of the reasons is that, unlike the old A2A models, only the early D-25 has been modelled whereas for me at least, there are more interesting later 9th AAF D-28's and D-30's I would prefer to do.

Anyway this may see the light of day soon - 42-26465 'Rae' flown by Maj. Hal Shook, 506th FS, 404th FG Bretigny, France in August 1944. Lost to flak over Belgium on Boxing Day 1944. I need to chip the paintwork and review the spec for FSX and P3D (they're different) then maybe put out.


I've also done this one, copied over from the A2A version - Maj. Charles Gilbert's 'Torrid Tessie' from the 350th FG but it was a D-30 with dorsal fin fillet and a Curtiss prop.



So WH, all things considered, a lot of effort has to go into producing an accurate repaint for the AH Jug!!:biggrin-new:


cheers i was pondering about buying this

[DaveQ]

Having now diverted to another Republic offering, I made time to get 'Tessie' out as promised. Available here when approved by staff. Don't seem able to upload a screenshot atm, or keyboard return...…! DaveQ:untroubled:!

[YoYo]

http://i.imgur.com/47UIBrFh.jpg (https://imgur.com/47UIBrF)

Just FYI but cant resist! P-47D in IL-2 BoB (beauty beast too!!!) from the yesterday's 3.007 patch. This on my desktop's wallpaper from now. :biggrin-new:

Second: https://i.imgur.com/gU4PHmg.jpg .

[ZsoltB]

Nice BoB Jug! But Ai?

[YoYo]

Nice BoB Jug! But Ai?

Zsolt, its flyable for Battle of Bodenplatte, more:
https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/12826-game-updates/?tab=comments#comment-694176
+ Black Friday for older titles: click (https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/41139-holiday-sale-launched-from-nov-21-nov-26th/?tab=comments#comment-696046). Regards!

[YoYo]

Again! Sorry :sorrow:
The new for desktop wallpaper... the last :loyal:.

https://i.imgur.com/kONuGO4.jpg

[WarHorse47]

:running:Still wish there were some more repaints for the AH jug. :running:

[dvj]

Again! Sorry :sorrow:
The new for desktop wallpaper... the last :loyal:.



Great screenie, but....... this is not FSX?

[YoYo]

Great screenie, but....... this is not FSX?

No, small OT :pirate: (I wrote about this few post above). It was the last.

[SSI01]

There might be a fertile ground for repaints in the film "Fighter Squadron," made in, I think, 1948 or 1949. An article written by an Air Force guy who was involved in the production said those Jugs were with, I believe, the Kentucky Air National Guard. He said within a year or two of that film being made about half of those guys were dead because they had cross-trained into F-80s and in particular F-84s and had been lost in the Korean War.

There are a few recognizable names in the cast - Edmond O'Brien and Robert Stack, along with some character actors that should be easy to spot. Rock Hudson has an uncredited part as one of the stable of fighter pilots in the squadron.

[stansdds]

Again! Sorry :sorrow:
The new for desktop wallpaper... the last :loyal:.

https://i.imgur.com/kONuGO4.jpg

Nice screenshot, looks very realistic!

[jankees]

:running:Still wish there were some more repaints for the AH jug. :running:

I'm working on a few:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4834/45203308835_cb49ae8ca4_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2bSsLRH)jk6674 (https://flic.kr/p/2bSsLRH)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4821/46064701582_6c2a99c805_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2dbzCUN)jk6672 (https://flic.kr/p/2dbzCUN)

[Sundog]

Yeah, Jankees is on it! I think have my repaints I've downloaded are your work (Thank you!). The previews look great.

[bazzar]

Very nice work Jan, thankyou.:engel016:

[jankees]

the ones I showed earlier have just been uploaded, and I threw in two more for good measure:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4908/45421347824_0ef21ccdbc_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ccJhfC)jk6722 (https://flic.kr/p/2ccJhfC)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4804/45233449825_f9fd800d42_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2bV8fHX)jk6706 (https://flic.kr/p/2bV8fHX)

I hope you'll like them, and if you do, a screenshot will be appreciated.

[Sundog]

Yeah, Jankees is on it! I think have my repaints I've downloaded are your work (Thank you!). The previews look great. Half, not have. ughh.

[jankees]

work in progress:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4803/45484729494_6d07ffaaae_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2cik8q3)jk6777 (https://flic.kr/p/2cik8q3)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4867/32336654118_39e1ae17bb_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RgtNFh)jk6778 (https://flic.kr/p/RgtNFh)

[jankees]

two more uploaded:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4832/44399242920_87d5c6b5ec_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2aDpJ5h)jk6821 (https://flic.kr/p/2aDpJ5h)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4819/44399243850_83fb6d747e_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2aDpJmj)jk6803 (https://flic.kr/p/2aDpJmj)

[jankees]

you asked for more repaints, is it enough or you want more?

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4808/46266139542_f42bf74906_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2duo4p5)jk7073 (https://flic.kr/p/2duo4p5)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4914/46266139072_b5efd869f6_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2duo4fY)jk7112 (https://flic.kr/p/2duo4fY)

[pilto von pilto]

you asked for more repaints, is it enough or you want more?

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4808/46266139542_f42bf74906_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2duo4p5)jk7073 (https://flic.kr/p/2duo4p5)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4914/46266139072_b5efd869f6_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2duo4fY)jk7112 (https://flic.kr/p/2duo4fY)

aaah I was going to do that one a little later in the next year. Thanks I'll snatch that one. :encouragement:

[jankees]

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4828/31388727217_7458d7083a_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/PPHr32)jk7178 (https://flic.kr/p/PPHr32)



https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4831/46277389792_b316b15909_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2dvnHGU)jk7180 (https://flic.kr/p/2dvnHGU)


https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4887/45604394014_10598a05d6_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ctUrvq)jk7187 (https://flic.kr/p/2ctUrvq)



https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4814/46327722411_389203f5b1_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2dzPFQF)jk7186 (https://flic.kr/p/2dzPFQF)

[WarHorse47]

Great work, Jankees. Keep 'em coming.

Only request I have is for a paint of one P-47D I'm familiar with...

https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a185/WarHorse47/DSC01463_zpshdvslpmp.jpg

If possible, it would be greatly appreciated,

Thanks.

[Cazzie]

Jankees or anyone, I have two repaints, but for some reason FSX is not recognizing them. I have checked the aircraft.cfg and all looks fine, the texture folders are in place, but I need to make a spec texture. Any ideas on how that is done? There is no base spec texture in the Paint Kit.

Cazzie

[mal998]

You can never have too many repaints. Great work, thanks!

For old movie lovers, here's a great semi-propaganda movie with loads of warbirds and corny dialog and music.

"Fighter Squadron" -1948 (full movie) starring Edmond O'Brien ans Robert Stack (Elliot Ness) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOiiSRHXkS8

[Butcherbird17]

Jankees or anyone, I have two repaints, but for some reason FSX is not recognizing them. I have checked the aircraft.cfg and all looks fine, the texture folders are in place, but I need to make a spec texture. Any ideas on how that is done? There is no base spec texture in the Paint Kit.

It is in the paintkit, look for the alpha layers (group). Its set up for both painted and metal surfaces. You'll need to play around with the different layers to get the look your after.

Joe

[jankees]

working on another paint:
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7848/45760507654_bbd89f676d_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2cHGyDU)jk7324 (https://flic.kr/p/2cHGyDU)

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7916/32611357538_c025bc24c0_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RFKJr9)jk7322 (https://flic.kr/p/RFKJr9)

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7848/45570885705_d1d6d7c3a4_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2cqWGDX)jk7319 (https://flic.kr/p/2cqWGDX)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4848/45570885565_385469d518_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2cqWGBx)jk7323 (https://flic.kr/p/2cqWGBx)

[Meridien]

Hallo, gents. Has anyone tried JF P-47 from steam shop? I wonder, does it have Pro-Flight and easy-to-use versions? No word about it in the stem version description.

[docjohnson]

Beautiful P-47 skins! @jankees Any chance you could do multiple skins same squadron as you did with the P-51D? Like 78th Fighter Group, 354th Fighter Group, ...?

[jankees]

I did two for the 86th FG, as for others, maybe...

[WarHorse47]

working on another paint:
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7848/45760507654_bbd89f676d_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2cHGyDU)jk7324 (https://flic.kr/p/2cHGyDU)

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7916/32611357538_c025bc24c0_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RFKJr9)jk7322 (https://flic.kr/p/RFKJr9)

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7848/45570885705_d1d6d7c3a4_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2cqWGDX)jk7319 (https://flic.kr/p/2cqWGDX)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4848/45570885565_385469d518_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2cqWGBx)jk7323 (https://flic.kr/p/2cqWGBx)YES!!! Thank you Jankees.

[JamieC]

Any chance of doing a repaint for another restored P47....'Nellie'

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66218&stc=1http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66219&stc=1

Thanks
Jamie

[tommieboy]

Can anyone confirm if the prop texture is visible from within the VC when the engine is running? I'm not seeing it. Not a deal breaker in any case.

Thanks,

Tommy

[Fishbed]

Any chance of doing a repaint for another restored P47....'Nellie'

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66218&stc=1http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66219&stc=1

Thanks
Jamie

Same question :-) especially after this article was rellease http://vintageaviationecho.com/p-47-thunderbolt-nellie/?fbclid=IwAR3t7R5ZrhXDm6QQMXNqAMiT7oCbTLZAevEz2lN-IWo600uWbZj-HbBFzR0

[dvj]

Can anyone confirm if the prop texture is visible from within the VC when the engine is running? I'm not seeing it. Not a deal breaker in any case.

Thanks,

Tommy

Not visible.

-d

[WarHorse47]

Can anyone confirm if the prop texture is visible from within the VC when the engine is running? I'm not seeing it. Not a deal breaker in any case.

Thanks,

TommyVisible for me. No problems. One of my favorite a/c.

[cbramkamp]

Is the Thunderbolt working in P3D V5?