HU: New F-106A Delta Dart by Rob Richardson

[hschuit]

Rob Richardson did it again, this time it's a F-106A Delta Dart :salute:

Freeware download available on his site:

http://www.robertjamesrichardson.co.uk/

And there is an AI model, a static model and a paintkit!

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[Mach3DS]

Wow, looks great! Thanks to Rob! And thanks for the heads up!

[Tartuffe]

One more piece of Art !

Thank you Rob and thanks for the HU !

[IanHenry]

I don't know if Rob visits this site, but if he does, many thanks Rob, what a treat!


Regards,
Ian.

[MDIvey]

Thanks Rob

Just downloading now

Matt

[expat]

That is just WONDERFUL. Thanks Rob!!

[expat]

The added AI model and static models are also very much appreciated!

[papab]

Thank you Rob!
Very well done!:salute:
Rick

[mgchrist5]

Thanks for the HU! Can't wait to give this one a try. Many thanks to Rob for releasing another fine addition.

[Ferry_vO]

Thanks Rob! :applause:

[harrybasset]

Thanks very much Rob, my favourite of the Century series. Happy Birthday!

[Cazzie]

Fantastic Rob, a new year's surprise. Kudos.

Caz

[danyboy21]

Another historical plane ! ! !

Thank you Rob :salute:

[glh]

Thank you, Rob !!!:applause:

[Roger]

Great to see! Thanks Rob:guinness:

[DaveKDEN]

Beautiful! One of the nicest looking Fighters ever built. Normally I don't make such requests (and I'd certainly do one myself if I had the talent), but would anyone care to take on a McChord AFB 318th FIS re-paint (later variant with the full star burst design)?

http://www.mcchordairmuseum.org/REV%20B%20OUR%20HISTORY%20%2059-0141%20LAST%20FLIGHT.htm

Thanks in advance.

[Ian Warren]

Superb , Thankyou very much , a 1st of February Easter Egg :cool:

[Bruce Thompson]

Thank you Rob for another fine aircraft.:applause::applause::applause:

[Ferry_vO]

Great aircraft!

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/fsx2013-01-3121-18-51-40.jpg

Love this livery:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/fsx2013-01-3121-20-34-89.jpg

Question though; does anyone know why on this aircraft (And the F-102 as well) the front part of the canopy has a vertical divider..?

[DaveKDEN]

Great aircraft!

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/fsx2013-01-3121-18-51-40.jpg

Love this livery:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/fsx2013-01-3121-20-34-89.jpg

Question though; does anyone know why on this aircraft (And the F-102 as well) the front part of the canopy has a vertical divider..?

I believe the F-102 and F-106 had pretty bad reflections off the inside of the flat front canopy sides. The splitter eliminated light entering from one side reflecting off the inside of the opposite canopy glass (once again - I believe that's the case).

[skyhawka4m]

VERY NICE!!!!! Even better because its free!!!

[Ian Warren]

Rob Richardson and his brilliant 106 Again following SeanTK's HU over at NZFF
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m31/Ian_Warren/2010%20Flightsim/1Custom-138.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m31/Ian_Warren/2010%20Flightsim/3Custom-115.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m31/Ian_Warren/2010%20Flightsim/2Custom-127.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m31/Ian_Warren/2010%20Flightsim/4Custom-93.jpg
:cost1:.....:cool:

EDIT : Just shows you how Quick it is , as pointed out , were already in February :bump:

[Ferry_vO]

I believe the F-102 and F-106 had pretty bad reflections off the inside of the flat front canopy sides. The splitter eliminated light entering from one side reflecting off the inside of the opposite canopy glass (once again - I believe that's the case).

That makes sense; thanks for explaining!

[Flyboy208]

Having fun with this Delta Jet, a bit of a learning curve, and loving having a Montana ANG livery for it ... Mike :jump:

[robcarrich]

Thank you for all the beautiful screenshots, makes the model look really good!
Try as I might I never seem to be able to take a good shot of anything in FS, its a knack I suppose that, unfortunately, I don't have.
There are a few facts about the “Six” that I find amazing, firstly only 277 A models were built, although when the “Reds” started to overfly Alaska
In the early sixties the idea of opening up the production line again was put forward.
First delivered in late 1959 it was still flying with NASA as late as 1998!
39 years! Good value for tax payers money for an aircraft of this complexity.
Over 70 feet long, BIG!
With external tanks it could carry over 2000 us gals of fuel!
Take a look at the link below.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convair_F-106_Delta_Dart

[expat]

Have not had a chance to install but have looked at the d/l.

At which Alaska airbase is the included saved flight located?

[fox18delta]

http://www.f-106deltadart.com/

[FentiFlier1]

Thanks Rob, what a lovely model! I'm thoroughly enjoying it. :guinness:

I like the flight model, it feels good. The only thing is that I don't get much of a reaction at the stall speed of around 150 knots when landing. In fact I can actually get the 6 to float above the runway all the way down to 80 knots. Is there anyone who knows how to deal with this?

It is just that this plane is so nice I would love to have an even better FDE (sorry if I sound fussy).

The F-106 had very special and quite extreme dynamics, I was thinking it could make an exciting challenge for one of the FD gurus... :jump:

Owen.

[robcarrich]

At which Alaska airbase is the included saved flight located?

Back and forth from Elmendorf AB PAED, Anchorage to Eielson AB PAEI, Fairbanks. You may need to add parking to both.

[delta_lima]

Will take a look tonight after work, for sure.

Have many fond memories in the Alphasim model, which I may still keep, if only for the B two seat model. Still, time marches on, and this model raises the bar for sure. Among the myriad (and not a single low-vis - hurray!!) schemes out there, I thought I'd post this unique NASA airframe, which as Rob points out, was one of the last uses of this aircraft in a set of unique tow-launch vehicle experiments.

http://www.dfrc.nasa.gov/gallery/photo/Eclipse/Medium/EC97-44357-9.jpg

Details of the test programme here: http://www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/history/pastprojects/Eclipse/index.html .

Thanks again, Rob!

DL

[fsafranek]

Thanks Rob, what a lovely model! I'm thoroughly enjoying it. :guinness:

I like the flight model, it feels good. The only thing is that I don't get much of a reaction at the stall speed of around 150 knots when landing. In fact I can actually get the 6 to float above the runway all the way down to 80 knots. Is there anyone who knows how to deal with this?

It is just that this plane is so nice I would love to have an even better FDE (sorry if I sound fussy).

The F-106 had very special and quite extreme dynamics, I was thinking it could make an exciting challenge for one of the FD gurus... :jump:

Owen.
This has always been a problem in FS expecially with delta wing aircraft which should go all wonky and fall out of the sky when you go too slow. The way I've always dealt with it is to simply not go that slow. If my speed over the barrier is supposed to be 180 with a touchdown of 160 then that's what I fly. Sure I can go much slower and the game will let me but where's the fun in that? If someone comes up with a flight model for a delta wing that can do Mach 2+ but go to crap below 160 kts then I'm already standing in line for it.

One thing about this new Dart that I find exciting as a repainter is that Rob has chosen to model the one piece blown canopy. The Alphasim one was supposed to be a late model originally and I painted all the A model textures for that. Then it got switched to the older two-piece and I had to scramble and come up with new schemes and shift some to be used on the B model just before release. So this is very cool.
:ernae:

[noddy]

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/noddy1966/conv.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/noddy1966/conv1.jpg

[FentiFlier1]

This has always been a problem in FS expecially with delta wing aircraft which should go all wonky and fall out of the sky when you go too slow. The way I've always dealt with it is to simply not go that slow. If my speed over the barrier is supposed to be 180 with a touchdown of 160 then that's what I fly. Sure I can go much slower and the game will let me but where's the fun in that? If someone comes up with a flight model for a delta wing that can do Mach 2+ but go to crap below 160 kts then I'm already standing in line for it.

One thing about this new Dart that I find exciting as a repainter is that Rob has chosen to model the one piece blown canopy. The Alphasim one was supposed to be a late model originally and I painted all the A model textures for that. Then it got switched to the older two-piece and I had to scramble and come up with new schemes and shift some to be used on the B model just before release. So this is very cool.
:ernae:

That's exactly how I deal with it too - FS needs Suspension of Disbelief!;) And as I said, the FDE is already very enjoyable.

It's true I can't think of an fsx delta that will enter a vicious stall. I realise what I'm suggesting is "a bit rich" - to be honest with you I'm trying my luck really. :redface:
One fast landing jet with a particularly good FDE is the Milviz T-38, but it isn't a delta.
But I do hope those who have Knowledge will keep pushing what can be done.

Owen.

[Sundog]

Just an FYI with regard to Delta Wings; The aerodynamics aren't extreme. In fact, just about everything I've read about the F-106 states it was a joy to fly. I'll check the Flight Manual for the numbers references though. The "problems" Deltas in general have in the pattern is basically two things.

One, as their alpha goes up, they develop vortices off of the leading edge apex that moves out over the wing, increasing lift. Sort of the fore runner to the strake. But that also increases drag, so much that it can actually be quite non-linear as alpha increases. Which isn't as big a problem today as it was back then without FADEC.

The other is, since they don't have flaps, if you have to raise the nose in the pattern for higher alpha, you actually lose some lift temporarily as the elevons go up and reduce camber to generate the nose up moment. And vice versa if you have to lower the nose. So you really had to fly the approach in a really steady manner and pay very close attention to alpha.

So when I've worked on Delta Wing FDE's, I mostly try to simulate through the drag curve, in the sense that, yes, as your alpha goes up you're gaining a lot of lift, but your drag is going up a hell of a lot faster, so if your in the pattern, will start to act more like a flying air brake and you could literally get behind the power curve very fast. So during the approach you would have to manage your speed and alpha closely. The one thing I've not been able to figure out is how to mimic the initial loss of lift then the gain in lift as you pull up to a new alpha at low speeds, or the sudden increase lift and then over all reduced lift when dropping the nose to a lower alpha in FS. I'm thinking one would have to write a gauge that would control the FDE's E"Elevators" and "Flaps" at the same time as a function of pitch transients and airspeed. But I just don't have that much time to mess around with that stuff these days.

Having said that, I'm so happy to have an FSX Sixer. It's one of my top five favorite planes of all time. Thanks Rob. :)

[Roger]

Great shots Noddy!

[robcarrich]

Beautiful shots Noddy, as always.

[hschuit]

Shockwave landing & taxi lights setup:

Aircraft.cfg :
[LIGHTS]
//Types: 1=beacon, 2=strobe, 3=navigation, 4=cockpit, 5=landing
light.0 = 2 12.75, 0.00, 3.40, fx_strobe
light.X =10 -14.00, 0.00, 2.00, fx_vclight
light.1 = 5, 27.00, -1.23, -3.66, fx_shockwave_landing_light_small_old
light.2 = 6, -0.30, -7.65, -3.97, fx_shockwave_landing_light_small_old
light.3 = 6, -0.30, 7.65, -3.97, fx_shockwave_landing_light_small_old

Panel.cfg :
[Vcockpit04]
file=
Background_color=0,0,0
size_mm=512,512
position=7
visible=1
ident=G1000
pixel_size=512,512
texture=$pan4
gauge00=Radar!radarscreen, 0, 0, 512, 512
gauge01=venom!Hunter smoke, 0, 0, 10, 10
gauge02=FlyingStations!Hook, 0,0,9,9
gauge03=Shockwave_Lights!SW Lights_gear, 0, 0 ,20,20
gauge04=Shockwave_Lights!SW Lights_taxi_gear, 0, 0 ,20,20

[robcarrich]

Thank you for the light CFG. Henk, and the screenshot.

[alpine]

Rob tank you so much for this gift!

It´s always been one of my favorite jets, as I owned it as plastic kits (Hasegawa and Monogram).
Is there any easy fix (cfg-wise) to get an afterburner sound?

Cheers, Thilo

[expat]

MAGIC!

[FentiFlier1]

Work in progress:

[DaveKDEN]

Work in progress:
Nice!

[ZsoltB]

http://imageshack.us/a/img844/9786/52412282.jpg

[ZsoltB]

http://imageshack.us/a/img834/29/69734267.jpg

[Flyboy208]

Zsolt ! :ernae: Mike

[ZsoltB]

http://imageshack.us/a/img171/7559/47698148.jpg

[expat]

Nice repaints guys, keep them coming!

Here is a favorite (49th FIS, Griffiths AFB).

http://img.wp.scn.ru/camms/ar/805/pics/3_1.jpg
http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu38/kilomuse/century%20series/F-106_04-1.jpg

Also, a good article by Jack Broughton on the Century Series (he flew all of them):

http://www.airforce-magazine.com/MagazineArchive/Pages/2012/September%202012/0912century.aspx

[ZsoltB]

http://imageshack.us/a/img849/7250/93156582.jpg

[skyhawka4m]

NJ ANG?????

[ZsoltB]

http://imageshack.us/a/img339/1307/44275368.jpg

[ZsoltB]

NJ ANG?????

Good idea! :jump:
Today!

[skyhawka4m]

paints look awesome!!

[skyhawka4m]

80491

[ZsoltB]

http://imageshack.us/a/img32/4451/45619186.jpg

[DaveKDEN]

http://imageshack.us/a/img171/7559/47698148.jpg

YES! Thanks. :salute:

[skyhawka4m]

note fuel tank, U S AIR FORCE is larger, and also the 07 near the exaust.......nice work!!

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[Bone]

I'm enjoying this model very much, especially that you can see the wings and drop tanks when you virtually look over your shoulder in the VC (TrackIR user). The AI model is a huge bonus!! Thanks Rob!!

I would like to say something that's been on my mind for a very long time, and it by no means is a critique of Rob's work...not at all!! The pic offered up below shows the F-106 paint in a normal state, ie mostly unweathered and shiney. The USAF runs planes through Depot maintenenace on a schedule so often that it pretty much precludes heavy weathering on the paint. I have the Alphasim F-106 and the Razbam F-102...which I really like, BTW... and they are heavily weathered with every seam showing. I think in general most Devs have payed tooooo much attention to FSX users who pipe up with recurring pleas for "make it heavily weathered!!! It's not realistic if it isn't!!". The truth is that heavily weathered paint is not the norm, and ISN'T realistic. I think devs really listen to the wrong people sometimes...umm, make that many times.



note fuel tank, U S AIR FORCE is larger, and also the 07 near the exaust.......nice work!!

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[FentiFlier1]

Just uploaded and awaiting approval:

[FentiFlier1]

And included in the zip file:

[skyhawka4m]

I'm enjoying this model very much, especially that you can see the wings and drop tanks when you virtually look over your shoulder in the VC (TrackIR user). The AI model is a huge bonus!! Thanks Rob!!

I would like to say something that's been on my mind for a very long time, and it by no means is a critique of Rob's work...not at all!! The pic offered up below shows the F-106 paint in a normal state, ie mostly unweathered and shiney. The USAF runs planes through Depot maintenenace on a schedule so often that it pretty much precludes heavy weathering on the paint. I have the Alphasim F-106 and the Razbam F-102...which I really like, BTW... and they are heavily weathered with every seam showing. I think in general most Devs have payed tooooo much attention to FSX users who pipe up with recurring pleas for "make it heavily weathered!!! It's not realistic if it isn't!!". The truth is that heavily weathered paint is not the norm, and ISN'T realistic. I think devs really listen to the wrong people sometimes...umm, make that many times.


I would tend to agree when it comes to a finish such as ADC gray but if you look at tactical paint scheme's....they are truly another case. I'd sy that USAF jets, especially those that were painted ADC, white, or any NON combat type were always maintained in high standard. think thats why we in the NAVY called the USAF guys, wingwipres....lol......anyway.....As to weathering...I happen to love weathering on the appropriate aircraft alot as I use it alot on my repaints, and would be glad to show the true weahering on and paint touch ups on the real thing. I think one of the reasons I like the weathering on most planes is because without it the aircraft would be very plane and in sim you would miss out on the shapes and angels of the aircraft without seeing the panel lines and rivets to add to it.

[skyhawka4m]

http://youtu.be/8QZ8tm9pLdU

[Bone]

I would tend to agree when it comes to a finish such as ADC gray but if you look at tactical paint scheme's....they are truly another case. I'd sy that USAF jets, especially those that were painted ADC, white, or any NON combat type were always maintained in high standard. think thats why we in the NAVY called the USAF guys, wingwipres....lol......anyway.....As to weathering...I happen to love weathering on the appropriate aircraft alot as I use it alot on my repaints, and would be glad to show the true weahering on and paint touch ups on the real thing. I think one of the reasons I like the weathering on most planes is because without it the aircraft would be very plane and in sim you would miss out on the shapes and angels of the aircraft without seeing the panel lines and rivets to add to it.

I guess it depends on your perspective, and what you're basing an opinion on. Where I'm coming from is a lifetime of seeing military jets in person. My dad was a career USAF pilot, and I grew up getting taken out to the flight line and hangars, where I saw alot of planes, and always was struck by how clean they were. I'm currently in my third flying job (airline), which I've had for 20 years now, and I routinely share the taxiways with military planes. A good number of the cities we serve have a Guard or Reserve unit at the same airport, and I find myself in close proximity with fighters, tankers, and transports all of the time. Also, there are alot of transient military aircraft making stops at civilian airports, and I see alot of mil trainers, as well as many types of Navy, Marine, Army, and Coast Guard aircraft types. Not to mention the places I go to where it is a joint use field like Eglin AFB, Charleston AFB, Gray AAF/Ft Hood, ect.

I see ALOT of military planes on a regular basis, and not from a distance, either. I am taxiing right behind them, or holding short of a taxiway as they go by. I can't remember the last time I saw a heavily weathered military plane.

[SeanTK]

Hello, I'm just wondering if there is any chance that someone would paint up this wonderful F-106 in a fictional RCAF (Royal Canadian Air Force) livery....maybe in the style of one of the first three Voodoo images in the below link?

http://www.cbrnp.com/profiles/quarter3/voodoos.htm

[ST0RM]

Call me a weirdo, but I'd love to see one in QF-106 guise. In the early 90's during my first years at Hurlburt Field, the manned Sixes' would do pattern work there once in a while. Nothing like hearing that burner hard light each go. That is how I remember them.

-Jeff

[UnknownGuest12]

Hi
Would like to try it but how to install? AIM4 and Convair to simobjects/airplanes, .fx to effects, wonder about.bgl and savegame...
Any help please?

regards

[robcarrich]

Sorry if I didnt make it clear in the readme, I tend to overlook the documentation side of things.
Hope this helps you.
Convair F 106A =C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes
Savegame file =C:\Users\xxxx\Documents\Flight Simulator X Files
AIM-4 =C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Misc
Effects =C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\Effects
If you are not sure about the first four on the list you’ll not need to do anything with the static model.

[FentiFlier1]

I've just gone through dozens and dozens of F-106 photos.

In the case of this aircraft, the vast majority of operational fighters were basically squeaky clean. On some the reflections are impressive.

Sometimes, one will be a bit less pristine.

If you want one that deserves the term "weathered", you've got to check out the QF-106s...


Owen

[ZsoltB]

http://imageshack.us/a/img41/7342/96025583.jpg

[FentiFlier1]

Call me a weirdo, but I'd love to see one in QF-106 guise. In the early 90's during my first years at Hurlburt Field, the manned Sixes' would do pattern work there once in a while. Nothing like hearing that burner hard light each go. That is how I remember them.

-Jeff


Good idea. I'll do a QF-106 used for pilot training, it will be my last one.

Owen.

PS: you WEIRDO!

[norab]

Love the Jersey devil, Zolt, will it be posted anywhere Pleeese

[skyhawka4m]

http://imageshack.us/a/img41/7342/96025583.jpg


SWEET!!!!

[ZsoltB]

Now Available SOH skin library!

[ZsoltB]

http://imageshack.us/a/img706/7760/48768444.jpg

[mal998]

Skyhawk,
I really enjoyed watching that video of the 106s. It was a very impressive aircraft and you can see from the video how powerful and agile it was, not to mention how loud it was. Thanks for posting that.

[UnknownGuest12]

Thanks robcarrich....

[ST0RM]

Good idea. I'll do a QF-106 used for pilot training, it will be my last one.

Owen.

PS: you WEIRDO!

Thanks Owen. Looking forward to it.

-Jeff

[ZsoltB]

http://imageshack.us/a/img585/2217/12928750.jpg

[jim]

How about a repaint from the 101st FIS from Otis ANGB on Cape Cod?

[FentiFlier1]

Can't stop flying it :cost1:

[ZsoltB]

The fueltank can be removed?

[ZsoltB]

http://imageshack.us/a/img145/8728/58430845.jpg

[FentiFlier1]

The fueltank can be removed?


You bet! Click on the big circular selector on the right-hand console.

Loving your repaints BTW!


Owen.

[expat]

Superb looking repaints!

[MenendezDiego]

Love me an F-106!

Have one not too far from home:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8086/8452058757_5cf433c3b7_b.jpg

I'll have to download this rendition soon!

[FentiFlier1]

QF-106 uploaded.

[delta_lima]

QF-106 uploaded.


Awesome Fenti - many thanks!!

Much as I like the front-line/operational schemes coming out, the "fringe" schemes such as the drones hold a special place in my heart. For my part, I like the tasteful rendition of the weathering on this paint. Any chance of 90130? :costum:

Bravo!

DL

[FentiFlier1]

Thanks! 90130 the NASA plane - OK then, it would be a pity not to. But not before Tuesday. And after that I'm off to paint anatidae.


BTW: On my two California sixes the U.S. AIR FORCE markings aren't quite right. I am going to set this right. If anyone wants the improved files, send me an email (see readme) and I'll get back to you.

[ST0RM]

Owen,

Splendid work on the QF repaint. I'm d/ling now and will enjoy a few flights tonight.

-Jeff

[expat]

Hey Zsolt, are you going to release the other paints shown in this thread? They look great!

Also, a repaint request:

http://img.wp.scn.ru/camms/ar/805/pics/3_1.jpg (http://img.wp.scn.ru/camms/ar/805/pics/3_1.jpg)

http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/u...F-106_04-1.jpg (http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu38/kilomuse/century%20series/F-106_04-1.jpg)

Thanks

expat

[FentiFlier1]

Some WIP:

[Bone]

Hey Fentiflier1, do you know the story behind these other F-106's that had the yellow rudder tab with stars, like the NASA bird you painted? The last two on the end.


Some WIP:


http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af51/BonesFlightBag/0259436.jpg

[hae5904]

Bones, the ones you mentioned were all former 5th FIS airframes, the rudders show their former markings left out of the red paint when they were turned into QF models.

Cheers,
Hank

[Bone]

Aha! Thanks! Now that you mention it, I can clearly see it. It makes sense, because the rudder tab has to be rebalanced after it gets new paint, and if you're just going to shoot it down, then why go to the trouble.


Bones, the ones you mentioned were all former 5th FIS airframes, the rudders show their former markings left out of the red paint when they were turned into QF models.

Cheers,
Hank

[ST0RM]

They didnt paint the rudders because the new paint would throw it out of balance. The QF-4 and the latest QF-16 are also not painted.

-Jeff

[delta_lima]

Looks awesome, Fenti!!!

DL

[FentiFlier1]

Uploaded.

I didn't realise the rudders weren't repainted in order to avoid having to rebalance them - thanks for the info!

[DaveQ]

Many thanks to Rob Richardson for an absolutely superb freeware add-on that performs effortlessly!!:applause: And thanks to all who have such a range of fabulous repaints. Here's my contribution - 57-72501 of the 101st Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Massachusetts ANG, based at Otis AFB MA during the 1980's. First assigned to the 95th FIS in 1959 and transferred to the 101st in July 1972, it was one of the last Darts to leave service for the Boneyard in 1988. Converted to a QF-104 it was expended against an AIM-7 in August 1996.

80990

Will try to upload later today.

DaveQ

[jim]

THANKS!

[DennyA]

Is nobody else seeing subtle FSX logos in the front canopy transparency in DX10 mode? They aren't there in DX9, but I only fly in DX10.

Is there any workaround? (Modifying textures, etc?) Or is this an issue with the model itself?

See here:
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[robcarrich]

The F 106 was never intended for DX10, sorry.

[dvj]

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/5067/dartw.jpg

[DennyA]

The F 106 was never intended for DX10, sorry.
But it's an FSX SDK model, and other than this one windscreen glitch, it works perfectly in DX10! :) (And for some of us, that means significantly faster frame rates and much better visuals.)

I'm not well versed in texturing, etc. but from previous occurrences of similar issues, I think it's just an issue with a missing alpha channel image or something, right? Is this something can be fixed with tweaking the textures, or would it require a fix on the model?

I'd be happy to help in any way to fix this, Rob, as far as testing it goes. I'd hate to see a significant portion of FSX users miss this awesome model that otherwise works perfectly in DX10.

(I realize you can reboot FSX in DX9. But that requires a complete, time-consuming restart, and on my rig, it cuts performance dramatically. Plus you lose all the DX10 effects and your water gets ugly. : )

[robcarrich]

I gave up with DX10 a long time ago and it did not even occur to me to test this model using it. I could never get the lights to work as they should and the glass texture was always a problem to me. I'll have a look at it, the interior model may need re-compiling, and if I come up with a solution I will put a link up in this thread.

[DennyA]

Thanks so much for looking into it, Rob! The lights all look great; the only issue I see is the windscreen.

[DaveQ]

Just uploaded this - 59-0145 from the 48th FIS, Langley AFB VA, flown by Capt Bill McNelis around 1980. I've also put in corrected wing textures and a proper thumbnail for the 101st bird!!:redf: Sorry!

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DaveQ

[expat]

Nice one!

[robcarrich]

DennyA, check your PMs.

[DennyA]

Hi Rob, just checked, no PM yet. :)