AerMacchi C.202 FOLGORE; A possible port over?

[OleBoy]

AerMacchi C.202 FOLGORE (Lightning) http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=6&id=5115

Just found this at flightsimDOTcom

FS2004/FSX AerMacchi C.202 Folgore
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Name: c202_v01.zip Size: 64,800,417 Date: 12-28-2011
FS2004/FSX AerMacchi C.202 Folgore (Lightning). The C.202 Folgore was a World War II fighter aircraft built by Macchi Aeronautica and operated by the Regia Aeronautica (Royal Italian Air Force). Considered one of the most beautiful fighters to fly with wartime Axis forces, the C202 was a development of the earlier C.200 Saetta, with a more powerful German Daimler-Benz DB 601 engine and with an extremely streamlined fuselage. Undoubtedly the best wartime fighter to serve in large numbers with the Regia Aeronautica,the Folgore operated on all fronts in which Italy was involved. The '202 went into service with the Regia Aeronautica in July 1941 and immediately proved to be an effective and deadly dogfighter. VC only. Gmax models and skins by Manuele Villa and Italianwings, flight dynamics by Manuele Villa and Kikko Zanaboni. It also works (tested) subject to some limitations within in FSX. By Manuele Villa/MVG3D.

[Roger]

Tried it yet?

[OleBoy]

Tried it, and it looks pretty darn good! Flies nice also. The only apparent issues I notice are the prop and the glass textures. Aside of that, Manuel did a great job!

[TuFun]

Same here... prop and glass issues. Beautifully modeled inside and out.

[Roger]

Really darkening the prop alpha will help there but with glass if you over-darken the alpha it makes the glass disappear.

[Roger]

The glass_t.bmp and vc need careful adjustment to achieve the right effect, which I will work on later.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/rogera/m202-1.jpg

[Bomber_12th]

What an excellent production, with as mentioned, a little prop and glass (inside and out) work to display more properly in FSX.

Some initial impressions after a few revisions to the prop and canopy glass.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/Bomber_12th/C202_1.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/Bomber_12th/C202_2.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/Bomber_12th/C202_3.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/Bomber_12th/C202_4.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/Bomber_12th/C202_5.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/Bomber_12th/C202_6.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/Bomber_12th/C202_7.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/Bomber_12th/c202_8.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/Bomber_12th/C202_9.jpg

[skyhawka4m]

can someone post the corrections?

[rayhere48]

Yes please post the corrections. Thanks.

[Daube]

She's a beauty, isn't she ?
I have downloaded it but haven't tested it yet. I hope somebody will make some repaints for her, because I don't really like that default one. It's not about the quality or anything like that, I just don't like this kind of painting, in the sim and in real life, no matter the plane :)

[Daube]

Another interesting thing to test would be the DX10 compatibility.

Yes, I know that most of the times, FS9 aircrafts are not showing any textures in DX10 mode in FSX. However, the previous plane made by Manuele (a bi-plane fighter, I can't remember the name) displays perfectly with the DX10 preview activated in the sim, so I was wondering about this one.

[Roger]

Seems like John has got the alphas just about right so perhaps you could attach the revised textures to a post please John?

[OleBoy]

John has things looking nice. With the needed corrections, this will have turned out to be a very nice addition to FSX. Another thought, I can't imagine the amount of work it took to bring this model from CFS3 standards, to FS9 compatibility. It had to of been a chore. Manuele has always done fantastic work with whatever he puts his mind too.

A mention to all involved, Thank-You.

CREDITS:

Original CFS3 GMAX model by Pietro Zazzetta (Italianwings).
CFS3/FS9 conversion, upgrades and models modifications by Manuele Villa.
VC rebuild (where necessary) and all animations by Manuele Villa.
Original External textures (Skins) by Manuele Villa.
Original VC textures by Alessandro Biagi (Italianwings) & Manuele Villa.
Paints by Manuele Villa.
Paintkit by Manuele Villa.
Prop textures by Bob Rivera.
Flight dynamics by Manuele Villa & Kikko Zanaboni
Sounds by Tim Dement (OBIO),Stefano Meneghini (PCMENEG) and Manuele Villa (MVG3D).
Gauges: many of the Italian gauges in this panel were created from scratch or radically modified from freeware items by Manuele Villa and Stefano Meneghini (PCMENEG,really FANTASTIC His bullet counters !!!), other are MS default gauges and from Doug Dawson (dsd_xml_sound3.gau).Bitmaps for some gauges by A.Biagi(ItalianWings).
Aircraft descriptions and history by Wikipedia,revised & updated by Umberto Sciacchetano and Manuele Villa.
Translations by Umberto Sciacchetano.
Color Profiles (in the paintkit use guide) by Angelo Brioschi.

SPECIAL THANKS To;
Mr.Pietro Zazzetta & Mr.Alessandro Biagi (Italianwings), Mr.Kikko Zanaboni, Mr.S.Meneghini, Mr.Tim Dement, Mr.U.Sciacchetano, Mr.A.Brioschi and to my Greek friend Mr.N.Daskalakis for their precious help. A Very special thanks to ALL the Sim-Outhouse members for their support and suggestions.

[Bomber_12th]

Here are my revised versions of Manuelle's textures for the glass, internal and external, and the prop-blur texture, so that they display more properly in FSX. I re-drew the base prop-blur texture as well, so as to narrow the amount of yellow prop tip-surround, to be closer to the amount/size painted on the static prop blades.

For those installing this aircraft, just a friendly reminder to be sure to install it fully, meaning taking all of the files in the "Common Files" folder and putting them where they all need to go.

[TuFun]

Thanks a bunch John for the fix!

[Roger]

Thanks John:ernae:

[Bomber_12th]

Here is another alternate prop-blur texture (see attached), which is probably a much better fit than the one I had before, without having to modify each prop nose cone texture (and a better fit for those who prefer a faster shutter-speed ; ) ).

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/Bomber_12th/newprop1.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/Bomber_12th/newprop2.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/Bomber_12th/newprop3.jpg

[huub vink]

Thanks (again) John....

Huub

[fleurdelys]

Thanks John for the fixes and Manuele & team for this fighter as well as Ole Boy for the HU to send me there in the first place... :icon29:

Fleurdelys

[OleBoy]

Thanks, John!

[TuFun]

Thanks John for alt version. I've produce a quick 10 minute video, but not with the alt version. I'm uploading to my channel... will be ready in a few hours or so. This is an impressive model, did some aerobatic moves and some flyby's and some floating camera moves, the usual stuff I do.

[Warrant]

Thanks Bomber_12th :salute:

[Bomber_12th]

No problem guys, I really didn't do much at all. I'm looking forward to the video, Ted!

[peter12213]

Yeah this is great and John those shots are amazing mate, thanks alot! :salute:

[TuFun]

Hey John, nice work on the alt version. Did the video, before I saw this one. Oh well, 40% upload at the moment.

[Bomber_12th]

Here are some more screenshots of this fantastic looking aircraft. Very many thanks Manuele!

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/Bomber_12th/folgore5.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/Bomber_12th/folgore2.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/Bomber_12th/folgore4.jpg

[grunau_baby]

Thanks to everyone involved in the project!:applause:

55357

Alex

[cortomalteseit]

Oh, lovely aircraft!!!!
Original Italian style ;)

[Quax d. Bruchpilot]

Okay, also from me THX John :icon29:

Greets Andi

[italoc]

I promised, months ago, never to go back to DX9 but I've done an exception for the Folgore ... and, boys, was worth the try !!!!:applause::applause:
Fantastic job you did Manuele ... bravissimo
Now, though, guys who know how to, please make it "native" or port over or something .... so I can go back to my usual DX10 compliance http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/images/icons/icon23.gif
and really enjoying her
Italo

[Roger]

I promised, months ago, never to go back to DX9 but I've done an exception for the Folgore ... and, boys, was worth the try !!!!:applause::applause:
Fantastic job you did Manuele ... bravissimo
Now, though, guys who know how to, please make it "native" or port over or something .... so I can go back to my usual DX10 compliance http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/images/icons/icon23.gif
and really enjoying her
Italo

Italo, did you try it in Dx10? I know that Manuele's Ansaldo bi-plane works in Dx10 with all textures showing.

[Daube]

Italo, did you try it in Dx10? I know that Manuele's Ansaldo bi-plane works in Dx10 with all textures showing.

Guess what ? It is COMPATIBLE WITH DX10 !:ernae:

Proof: (please note I haven't installed the texture fix yet)

http://sapdaube.free.fr/fsx/daube_image1645.jpg

[Roger]

Bonnes nouvelles, Mr. Daube!:applause:

[italoc]

Guess what ? It is COMPATIBLE WITH DX10 !:ernae:

Proof: (please note I haven't installed the texture fix yet)

http://sapdaube.free.fr/fsx/daube_image1645.jpg

You're jocking .... !!!http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/images/icons/icon8.png
What have you done ???
Why my textures are all white ???
Italo

[italoc]

Italo, did you try it in Dx10? I know that Manuele's Ansaldo bi-plane works in Dx10 with all textures showing.

Yes, Roger
As I said, I made a point to stick to DX10 compatible native FSX ..... and my Folgore's textures come out pure white !!!
But after looking at Daube's post, I'll try again (after all I'm starting to get old and possibly a little ..... alzeimerish ???? http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/images/icons/icon23.gif http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/images/icons/icon26.gif:jump:)
Italo

[stiz]

do you have bloom on?? if so try turning it off, i know that that causes some issues with port overs

[Roger]

Good one stiz...that's a possibility.

[italoc]

Thanks Roger, Daube, Stiz
I must be starting to be "alzeimerish" :salute: ..... (BTW tomorrow 1st Jan I'm 75, but still kicking tyres ....)
I was giving up, but thanks to your interest, I tried again, installed the Folgore and ........... all is perfectly functioning in every aspect.
I dont want to enquire further in the reason why didnt worked before and I'm going to fly this splendid Manuele work of art.
HAPPY 2012 to everybody

Italo

[Roger]

Glad it's sorted Italo:applause: I wonder what Manuele does that makes it work???

[FSX68]

A very nice portover. Thanks to all who made it possible to make it work in FSX. I notice that there are gun effect files. How do you activate the guns? or is this a moot issue for FSX?

Thanks in advance

[Ian Warren]

Im currently limited with my downloads due to a modem playing up but a good friend is incoming shortly with a spare ... and this would have to be the first to check out and also since its 14.00 1/01/12 in Christchurch NZ , must be time for a Multi play FSX gamespy ... WWII :icon_lol:

[mikew]

Here are three "other than Italian" paints I'm working on for the Folgore. I have a couple more German ones I want to do as well. I took some liberties with the gladiator painted on the side of "Wacky Macchi". I was only able to find one profile shot and that was not particularly clear. If anyone has more accurate information about this particular Folgore (captured by the 31st FG) I'll be happy to make corrections.

Mike

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[Daube]

That german version looks fantastic !

[big-mike]

Like all three,Mike!
Bring them on.
Michael

[Flyboy208]

Indeed those liveries look great Mike! Will they be compatible with the FS9 textures as well ? Mike

[Roger]

Good stuff Mike:ernae:

[mvg3d]

A very nice portover. Thanks to all who made it possible to make it work in FSX. I notice that there are gun effect files. How do you activate the guns? or is this a moot issue for FSX?

Thanks in advance

Hi Richo,
For Gun's activation:
A) - Turn ON the Gunsight (red switch on electric panel)
B) - Switch the safety lever on the main panel (red levers on right and left sides of main panel)
C) - Fire the guns with the trigger on the cloche (or with the strobe lights key on the kb)
Look at the bullets counters on the little panel at the center, when indicate "0" the guns stop, You finished the ammos......To refill the guns You must restart the flight.
Generally You must follow the instructions on the previous released FIAT CR.42.
:salute::salute::salute::salute:

[alain0568]

Hello,

The Switzerland skin is really very beautiful!:applause:
Is it possible to have it?
thank you very much



Alain

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[mikew]

All,

I apologize for not having these packed up and uploaded yet. I've been preoccupied with other things but will try to get these ready for upload this weekend.

Mike

[alain0568]

Hello Mike,



-Thank you very much!!:icon_lol:


Alain

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[big-mike]

Great to hear----thank you,Mike!
Michael:icon29: