Merlin2 Beaufort Mk2 revision series by UncleTgt!

[UncleTgt]

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A new entry has been added to Add-Ons Library, category CFS 2 Aircraft - British

Description: Merlin2 Bristol Beaufort Mk2A revised by UncleTgt

This is a revision of the Bristol Beaufort model series made by Merlin2 for CFS 2. This pack depicts the mk1-b. I used MDLmat & DosMDLCv2 to give the model some shine, better coloured aircrew lifevests, plus improve the glass transparency & colour, prop disks etc.

The 2D panel bitmap has been made WIN7+ safe, & the definition of the VC instruments has been improved.

The .dp file has been given historically accurate payload options, & the damage effects & hitpoints tweaked to give a better combat experience. As the airfile was developed by Jerry Beckwith, the only thing I adjusted was to lower the elevator authority somewhat, to try to make it less fighter-like when engaged. I changed the aircraft family from 4 to 5 (more a G4M2 Betty than a TBF Avenger), but this has not been tested extensively in missions.

The textures offered are: ML444 No.1 OADU, MAR44 Took off Portreath, 0730, on delivery flight to Rabat-Sale, Morocco. The aircraft failed to arrive at its destination.

ML675 - F, 132 OTU, DEC43.

ML621 -P1C of 762FAA, RNAS Dale, Pembrokeshire Wales circa JAN45.

To use the provided .dp file that depicts more historically authentic weapons and payloads, the following weapons packs are required...

Baldy Mk VII depth charge: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=17&id=6687

Shessi 250lb depth charge: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=17&id=22592

Hudson weapons package: https://www.virtualwings.org/downloads/hudson/vw_hudson_weapons_v099.zip

Beaufighter weapons: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=50&id=6860 (You don't need the aircraft, just the weapons)

FDG weapons: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=17&id=5273

Groundcrew British weapons: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=17&id=4398

To install, unzip the download to a temporary location & move/ copy files to the matching folder names inside your chosen CFS2 install.

Thanks to: Merlin2 for the original multi-LOD Beaufort.

Kelticheart for his prop bitmaps & exhaust effects.

This is freeware and subject to the usual conditions.

UncleTgt,

NOV 2019

To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit Merlin2 Beaufort 2A revised UT.zip (http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?linkid=26001&catid=50)
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.

[UncleTgt]

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A new entry has been added to Add-Ons Library, category CFS 2 Aircraft - British

Description: Merlin2 Bristol Beaufort Mk2-b revised by UncleTgt

This is a revision of the Bristol Beaufort model series made by Merlin2 for CFS 2. This pack depicts the mk2-b. I used MDLmat & DosMDLCv2 to give the model some shine, better coloured aircrew lifevests, plus improve the glass transparency & colour, prop disks etc.

The 2D panel bitmap has been made WIN7+ safe, & the definition of the VC instruments has been improved.

The .dp file has been given historically accurate payload options, & the damage effects, hitpoints & AI gun performance tweaked to give a better combat experience. As the airfile was developed by Jerry Beckwith, the only thing I adjusted was to lower the elevator authority somewhat, to try to make it less fighter-like when engaged. I changed the aircraft family from 4 to 5 (more a G4M2 Betty than a TBF Avenger), but this has not been tested extensively in missions.

The sounds are aliased to the C47 Dakota.

The textures offered are: AW371 BX-Q 86 sqn RAF, Wick, Scotland MAY42. This aircraft failed to return from a recon mission off the Norwegian coast 28th May 1942.

AW347 BX-S 86 sqn RAF, Skitten, Scotland, MAR42.

DD892 -N 39 sqn RAF, Luqa, Malta, APR43. Lost during a nighttime patrol off Salerno, Italy 11th April 1943.

AW313 -F 16 sqn SAAF, Misurata, Libya JAN45.

To use the provided .dp file that depicts more historically authentic weapons and payloads, the following weapons packs are required...

Baldy Mk VII depth charge: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=17&id=6687

Shessi 250lb depth charge: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=17&id=22592

Hudson weapons package: https://www.virtualwings.org/downloads/hudson/vw_hudson_weapons_v099.zip

Beaufighter weapons: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=50&id=6860 (You don't need the aircraft, just the weapons)

FDG weapons: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=17&id=5273

Groundcrew British weapons: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=17&id=4398

To install, unzip the download to a temporary location & move/ copy files to the matching folder names inside your chosen CFS2 install.

Thanks to: Merlin2 for the original multi-LOD Beaufort.

Kelticheart for his prop bitmaps & exhaust effects.

This is freeware and subject to the usual conditions.

UncleTgt,

NOV 2019

To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit Merlin2 Beaufort 2-b revised UT.zip (http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?linkid=26002&catid=50)
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.

[UncleTgt]

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A new entry has been added to Add-Ons Library, category CFS 2 Aircraft - British

Description: Merlin2 Bristol Beaufort Mk2-t revised by UncleTgt

This is a revision of the Bristol Beaufort model series made by Merlin2 for CFS 2. This pack depicts the mk2-t. I used MDLmat & DosMDLCv2 to give the model some shine, better coloured aircrew lifevests, plus improve the glass transparency & colour, prop disks etc.

The 2D panel bitmap has been made WIN7+ safe, & the definition of the VC instruments has been improved.

The dp file has been given historically accurate payload options, & the damage effects, hitpoints & AI gun performance tweaked to give a better combat experience. As the airfile was developed by Jerry Beckwith, the only thing I adjusted was to lower the elevator authority somewhat, to try to make it less fighter-like when engaged. I changed the aircraft family from 4 to 5 (more a G4M2 Betty than a TBF Avenger), but this has not been tested extensively in missions.

The sounds are aliased to the C47 Dakota.

The textures offered are: AW350 AW-P of 42 sqn RAF, Leuchars, Scotland, MAY42.

AW273 BX-G of 86 sqn RAF, Thorney Island, West Sussex. Shot down by flak off the Hook of Holland during the Channel Dash operation, 12th February 1942.

AW278 MW-F of 217 sqn RAF, Thorney Island, West Sussex. Lost off the Hook of Holland during the Channel Dash operation, 12th February 1942.

To use the provided .dp file that depicts more historically authentic weapons and payloads, the following weapons packs are required...

Baldy Mk VII depth charge: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=17&id=6687

Shessi 250lb depth charge: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=17&id=22592

Hudson weapons package: https://www.virtualwings.org/downloads/hudson/vw_hudson_weapons_v099.zip

Beaufighter weapons: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=50&id=6860 (You don't need the aircraft, just the weapons)

FDG weapons: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=17&id=5273

Groundcrew British weapons: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=17&id=4398

To install, unzip the download to a temporary location & move/ copy files to the matching folder names inside your chosen CFS2 install.

Thanks to: Merlin2 for the original multi-LOD Beaufort.

Kelticheart for his prop bitmaps & exhaust effects.

This is freeware and subject to the usual conditions.

UncleTgt,

NOV 2019

To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit Merlin2 Beaufort 2-t revised UT.zip (http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?linkid=26003&catid=50)
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.

[UncleTgt]

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A new entry has been added to Add-Ons Library, category CFS 2 Aircraft - British

Description: Merlin2 Bristol Beaufort Mk2-des revised by UncleTgt

This is a revision of the Bristol Beaufort model series made by Merlin2 for CFS 2. This pack depicts the mk2-des. I used MDLmat & DosMDLCv2 to give the model some shine, better coloured aircrew lifevests, plus improve the glass transparency & colour, prop disks etc.

The 2D panel bitmap has been made WIN7+ safe, & the definition of the VC instruments has been improved.

The .dp file has been given historically accurate payload options, & the damage effects, hitpoints & AI gun performance tweaked to give a better combat experience. As the airfile was developed by Jerry Beckwith, the only thing I adjusted was to lower the elevator authority somewhat, to try to make it less fighter-like when engaged. I changed the aircraft family from 4 to 5 (more a G4M2 Betty than a TBF Avenger), but this has not been tested extensively in missions.

The sounds are aliased to the C47 Dakota.

The textures offered are: DD931 5-P 5 Middle East Torpedo School, Shallufa, Egypt, SEP43 Depicted in Green/Grey/Azure Blue camo. (most likely scheme)

DD931 5-P 5 Middle East Torpedo School, Shallufa, Egypt, SEP43 Depicted in Dk Earty/ Mid Stone/Azure Blue camo. (least likely scheme - I have only seen evidence of Mk1s in desert camo)

DD896 -G 39 sqn RAF, Luqa, Malta NOV42.

AW355 -G 86 sqn RAF, Luqa, Malta, JUL42. This aircraft lost to flak whilst attacking an Italian convoy off Kefalonia, 24th July 1942.

To use the provided .dp file that depicts more historically authentic weapons and payloads, the following weapons packs are required...

Baldy Mk VII depth charge: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=17&id=6687

Shessi 250lb depth charge: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=17&id=22592

Hudson weapons package: https://www.virtualwings.org/downloads/hudson/vw_hudson_weapons_v099.zip

Beaufighter weapons: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=50&id=6860 (You don't need the aircraft, just the weapons)

FDG weapons: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=17&id=5273

Groundcrew British weapons: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=17&id=4398

To install, unzip the download to a temporary location & move/ copy files to the matching folder names inside your chosen CFS2 install.

Thanks to Merlin2 for the original multi-LOD Beaufort.

Kelticheart for his prop bitmaps & exhaust effects.

This is freeware and subject to the usual conditions

UncleTgt,

NOV 2019

To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit Merlin2 Beaufort 2-des revised UT.zip (http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?linkid=26004&catid=50)
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.

[Rami]

UncleTgt,

Outstanding work on this series of aircraft revisions, thanks for for your dedication and attention to detail!

Btw....here is a Bristol Taurus sound pack for those who want it: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=48&id=551

[Typhoon Willy]

SWEEEEEEET! Thank you Uncle Tgt!

[Ravenna]

Wonderful work. Thanks John!:applause::applause:

[gius]

THANKS Uncle,
wonderful works!!!
Ciao,
Giuseppe

[UncleTgt]

Hi guys,

Got some feedback that the mk2-b upload doesn't contain a model folder. :stupid: Just taken a look at the zip & it is indeed missing!

I'll upload a corrected zipfile tonight:banghead:

Then I'll double check all the different mk1 zips I have ready to roll ...:p87:

[blohmundvoss]

Terrific job on all these Beaufort upgrades and paint jobs, Uncle - as always!

Many thanks
BuV

[UncleTgt]

Here is the mk2-b MODEL folder contents, for those that have already downloaded the zip. Once again, apologies for the oversight.

[Sarg Willy]

Thanks Uncle , beau---tiful work