Rob Richardson's Cessna 310B Released

[falcon409]

Ready for download!
http://robertjamesrichardson.co.uk/index.html

[mgchrist5]

Thanks for the HU, Ed.

As usual - another great piece of work by Mr. Richardson! I look forward to some 'Blue Canoe' repaints for this one...

[delta_lima]

First the DH125, now the C310 ... great foray into some lesser known non-military a/c ... our hobby needs modelers like you ... Bravo Rob:applause: With a wealth of civilian and a few military schemes out there, I hope she gets painted up lots. Just a lovely jewel of a plane, Rob!

Between the '125 and now Bill's L24b, I'm really enjoying the small biz/transport jet type. Makes me wonder if Rob is on a civ/biz a/c kick at the moment ... much good would come of that, would it not? Cessna Citation II, Lockheed JetstarII, Dassault Falcon 10 ...

Anyway, Rob - thanks for the '310. Lovely little time capsule, she is ...

http://www.notplanejane.com/db/upfiles/2.Cessna310Small.jpg

ps - love how you rendered the window tint ... :encouragement:

[expat]

Superb! Thanks Rob!!

[Portia911]

Excellent news! Thanks Rob for another gem. :applause:
Love the period ad, with those colours and styles there's almost a 'Thunderbirds' feel to it - just need the pilots to look a little more like marionettes . . .

[srgalahad]

Thank you Mr. Richardson!

Back in my youth the Cessna dealer I worked for had that tacky Honey/Temple Gold scheme as their demonstrator. Needless to say, the ramp staff had a different description of the colours than the PR guys... But I still fell in love with the B & C models. None of us were happy when Cessna went to the 'zoomy' canted, pointed tanks. Between the sharp points and knife-like seams on the tanks (at head level) it became a safety hazard, esp. when fueling at night or in a rush. :dizzy:

Quiz: What's the easiest way to tell the difference between the "B" and "C" models?

[Bjoern]

Thanks, Rob!




Quiz: What's the easiest way to tell the difference between the "B" and "C" models?

Swept tailfin? Rounded nose?

[robcarrich]

Here's a little coincidence.
The “310” was downloaded 310 times yesterday.
Should anyone want the paintkit just email me and I’ll send a link.

RobR

[robcarrich]

Thank you Mr. Richardson!


Quiz: What's the easiest way to tell the difference between the "B" and "C" models?

They both had the upright fin so I think it may be something to do with the small set of vents on the engine nacelles.

[expat]

Engine nacelles ran all the way over the wing to the trailing edge?

[511Flyer]

Just called to say "Thank You" Rob.

:applause:

[txnetcop]

Excellent aircraft Rob!
Ted

[noddy]

http://imageshack.com/a/img674/4949/UudBau.jpg

[johnwillimas2]

Thanks, Rob, an excellent addition to my hangar.:encouragement:

[pbearsailor]

I just dug out logbook number one to refresh my memory as to why this airplane scared me so much the first time I flew it. :dizzy:

It was December 22, 1975, and I had a total time of 55.9 hours and had gotten my Private license 10 days earlier. I got a chance for an hour of dual in N6086, a C-310, not even an A or a B, an ex military C-310. Wasn't going to turn the chance down, even though all my time was in 150's and 172's. I knew absolutely nothing.

I still remember the runway lights going by twice as fast as anything I'd ever seen, but by the end of the hour I had partially caught up and I had that one hour of multi engine time. :untroubled: Then it broke and was grounded.

On September 2, 1976, I got to fly it again. I now had 300 hours and was single engine Commercial and Instrument rated and a Flight Instructor. I remember that it was still broken and my instructor, who was also the examiner, had to replace some tubing before it would go. On September 7, I had 9.7 hours of multi time, including that first scary hour and had my Multi Engine Rating. That ability to log twin time got my flying career going.

Thanks so so much for this one, Rob. :applause: It means a lot to me.

Cheers,
steve

[Crusader]

Rob , an excellent job as always . I love flying the 310 . Ed , we need one of these since we're two old retired USAF Reservists .

[falcon409]

Rob , an excellent job as always . I love flying the 310 . Ed , we need one of these since we're two old retired USAF Reservists .
lol, yep. . . .I agree.:applause:

[robcarrich]

Peter Watkins is on the case, should be ready soon.

RobR

[srgalahad]

Engine nacelles ran all the way over the wing to the trailing edge?

Bingo!

The change from O-470M to IO-470D engines necessitated/allowed the change. The "B" had the twin stacks as modeled by Rob. The "C" had them collected into a single rectangular exhaust that led back to the training edge. If you go seeking pics look for old ones as a lot of early 310s were modified with after-market systems or more extensive changes ( like baggage locker nacelles and under-wing exhausts)

310C ad:
http://file.vintageadbrowser.com/0lszwg4l3gl2ry.jpg http://www.airwaysmuseum.com/aircraft%20images/Cessna-310A-VH-CAZ-2.jpg

Here are links to two photos:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/39860650@N02/8677880629/in/photostream/ (always loved that retractable step!)
http://www.airliners.net/photo/Masling-Airlines/Cessna-310/2423444/&sid=d666e12363b47da38fc62d857318d34b

The AOPA discussion of the 310:
http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/1994/May/1/Cessna-310

and an interesting discussion of some of the design work and flight characteristics of the early 310:
http://airfactsjournal.com/2012/10/defining-the-cessna-310/

[peterwatkins2]

Getting there!

[robcarrich]

Looking forward to that one Peter!

[Bushpounder]

Beautiful aircraft, Rob. THANK YOU!!!! I can't wait to do some repaints on her. How about an Aztec next? ;)

Don

[pbearsailor]

How about an Aztec next? ;)

Don


I was afraid to ask, Don. But since you did, me too. :encouragement:

-steve

[peterwatkins2]

Have just uploaded the Blue Canoe to FlightSim.com. Hopefully will be available tomorrow.

[falcon409]

Outstanding job. I'm working on the light blue version. Pics as I get it to a point of showing something. Thanks for the livery. . .well done.

[DaveB]

Don't forget the G registrations Peter:wavey:

ATB
DaveB:smile:

[falcon409]

WIP, trying to find good "Walkaround" images has been sparse. I was hoping to find some closeups of decals, etc. but no luck thus far.

[Crusader]

Have just uploaded the Blue Canoe to FlightSim.com. Hopefully will be available tomorrow.

Love this paint scheme . Very well done , thanks

Rich

[Crusader]

WIP, trying to find good "Walkaround" images has been sparse. I was hoping to find some closeups of decals, etc. but no luck thus far.

If I run across any good walk around images I'll post the links or images and you can check to see If you've already checked them out . Looking forward to this one to go along with the excellent Blue/white scheme that peterwatkins2 just posted .

Rich

[mal998]

I've tweaked the flight dynamics. Provided I can get the authors' permissionl I will make it available to those who wish an updated set of files.

If anyone knows how to contact Robert Richardson please PM me with the info. Thanks.

[falcon409]

Another shot. . . . .getting closer.

[Crusader]

Another shot. . . . .getting closer.

AFRES paint , now that is looking good .

[falcon409]

AFRES paint , now that is looking good .
Yep, it was looking good, but not any more. I failed to save enough during this process and Paint Shop Pro threw an error at me that scrambled the texture. It's unusable now and I won't restart it. Anyone else wants to give that livery a try, be my guest.

[Penz]

Flying this aircraft makes me feel like George Jetson!

Thanks Rob. :applause:

[PRB]

Thanks RR! Great plane. Shot this pic at the South Dakota Air and Space Museum in early 2010. Is this a B? Can't see the engine nacelle ends...

[peterwatkins2]

Don't forget the G registrations Peter:wavey:

ATB
DaveB:smile:

As if! Have several in mind.

[peterwatkins2]

Yep, it was looking good, but not any more. I failed to save enough during this process and Paint Shop Pro threw an error at me that scrambled the texture. It's unusable now and I won't restart it. Anyone else wants to give that livery a try, be my guest.

Dammit Falcon, that has happened to me in the past. Nothing more frustrating. Will add it to my list if no-one else covers it. Working on a US Army version at the moment.

[peterwatkins2]

Love this paint scheme . Very well done , thanks

Rich

You are very welcome! It seemed the obvious scheme to start with after Rob covered the Songbird. I want to get the Military schemes out of the way before starting on civil colours.
Cheers.:ernaehrung004:

[Bushpounder]

The top two pictures are a Piper Aztec. The bottom one is a 310.

***OP removed their post***

Don

[andersel]

Another beautiful model from Mr. Richardson. Its models like this that are making me think, seriously, about at least tiptoeing in to FSX.

LA

[Curtis P40]

12504So, what's up with the name "Blue Canoe"? Seen this one Saturday at Lee Bottom Airfield. It wasn't very blue.

[falcon409]

So, what's up with the name "Blue Canoe"? Seen this one Saturday at Lee Bottom Airfield. It wasn't very blue.
The Official Air Force U-3A was the version that Peter has done for Rob's 310B. It was the nickname given to it by pilots when they were first delivered. The one in your photo appears to be someones attempt at an Air Force version. I think the Navy had a version that was all white, but the Air Force was deep blue, the Army had some that were a light blue and the AF Reserves also had the light blue version.

[falcon409]

I was able to divert my frustration with having lost most of the livery I was working on by attempting another shot at it. If anyone else has started this. . .please continue and this will be my personal steed, lol. If no one has taken it on within a few days then I'll consider releasing it. Since I said I wasn't going to restart I won't step on anyone's toes if they are working on a new one.

[Bushpounder]

She looks nice, Ed!

Don

[gray eagle]

I have Rob's 310B and 310C versions of this Cessna. One was done in 2013 and then this new one 310Q came out. Is the difference appreciable.

Would like to just combine one Cessna 310 folder and integrate both 310b and 310q into one folder.


Edit:

I noticed in the Cessna 310B in texture.1 folder there is an aircraft.cfg file and the header reads:

fltsim.0]
title=Cessna 310 L <<<<<< Was there ever an L model available?
sim=Cessna 310 L
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=
kb_checklists=

[Tako_Kichi]

Would like to just combine one Cessna 310 folder and integrate both 310b and 310q into one folder.
It is extremely unlikely that you will be able to do that as there are probably too many differences between the models. For a start the air files and cfg file performance values would be different to reflect the different engines and aerodynamics and any changes to the mapping would mean that textures for one version won't fit the other.

If you were just trying to save space then you wouldn't have saved that much anyway even if it were possible.

[expat]

Cessna 310 models for FS

310B FSX Rob R
310L FS2002/2004 Flight1 Dreamfleet
310Q FSX Rob R
310R FSX Milviz

[Portia911]

There is also a 310Q by Brett Henderson (available @ simviation)
i don't believe anyone has done a 310C.

[Bjoern]

Cessna 310 models for FS
310B FSX Rob R
310L FS2002/2004 Flight1 Dreamfleet
310Q FSX Rob R
310R FSX Milviz

310Q, FSX FSND




There is also a 310Q by Brett Henderson (available @ simviation)

Brett and Alejandro, to be exact.

Available here (better download speed; scroll down):
http://simviation.com/fsnd/Downloads.htm

IIRC, Brett has real world experience on all the GA aircraft he has made or contributed to, so his 310Q's flight dynamics might be an alternative to Rob's original ones.

[peterwatkins2]

Have just uploaded the US ARMY paint to FlightSim.com. Should be available either later today or tomorrow.
Good to see that you went back to the AFRES paint Ed. That saves me a job!
Cheers, Peter

[falcon409]

Have just uploaded the US ARMY paint to FlightSim.com. Should be available either later today or tomorrow.
Good to see that you went back to the AFRES paint Ed. That saves me a job!
Cheers, Peter
Beautiful Job Peter.:applause:

[bmd]

Have just uploaded the US ARMY paint to FlightSim.com. Should be available either later today or tomorrow.
Good to see that you went back to the AFRES paint Ed. That saves me a job!
Cheers, Peter

Hello,

The US ARMY paint is already available on flightsim. Thank for this wonderful paint scheme. Thank for shearing it with us.

Have a good day

Benoit

[falcon409]

Just a HU. . .I noticed that Rob has released a Version 2 of the 310B. Didn't see anything posted here about it though.

[gray eagle]

Just a HU. . .I noticed that Rob has released a Version 2 of the 310B. Didn't see anything posted here about it though.

humm sounds good, wonder what's new with V2....I couldn't find this V2 you mentiond either rather a boat load of repaints here (http://simviation.com/1/search?submit=1&keywords=rob+richardson&x=17&y=13here)

[falcon409]

I couldn't find this V2 you mentioned either rather a boat load of repaints here (http://simviation.com/1/search?submit=1&keywords=rob+richardson&x=17&y=13here)
The version 2 is on his site.
http://robertjamesrichardson.co.uk/index.html

[gray eagle]

The version 2 is on his site.
http://robertjamesrichardson.co.uk/index.html

my hyperlink corrected http://simviation.com/1/search?submit=1&keywords=rob+richardson&x=17&y=13 (http://simviation.com/1/search?submit=1&keywords=rob+richardson&x=17&y=13here)

[robcarrich]

V2= a few very small changes to , hopefully, improve computer performance a little.

[Portia911]

humm sounds good, wonder what's new with V2....I couldn't find this V2 you mentiond either rather a boat load of repaints here (http://simviation.com/1/search?submit=1&keywords=rob+richardson&x=17&y=13here)

Just be aware that 'boat load' are for Rob's 310Q model, not the new (older) 310B.

[Bushpounder]

Is the paint kit available for her yet (310B)? I'm itching to dive on in!

Don

[gray eagle]

Just be aware that 'boat load' are for Rob's 310Q model, not the new (older) 310B.

I was previously aware of this. Thanks.
boat load = 310Q's.

[Bjoern]

Is the paint kit available for her yet (310B)? I'm itching to dive on in!

Shoot Rob an e-mail or PM.

[Bushpounder]

Thanks Bjoern!! sent PM

Don

[peterwatkins2]

A paint of the only 310 I have flown in! Just uploaded to FlightSim.com so should be available Saturday or Sunday.
Will be my last 310 paint for a while, as I have got to install a new kitchen for a relative this coming week!

[DaveB]

Ahh.. the first of the G's:applause:

Cheers Peter:wink:
ATB
DaveB:)

[falcon409]

This livery has been uploaded here at SOH. Hopefully available tomorrow.

[Portia911]

Peter and Falcon, thanks for sharing your work. Most appreciated! :wavey:

[modelr]

This livery has been uploaded here at SOH. Hopefully available tomorrow.


It's available now, Ed. Just downloaded it. Thanks.

[falcon409]

It's available now, Ed. Just downloaded it. Thanks.
Wow, that was fast, lol.

[peterwatkins2]

This livery has been uploaded here at SOH. Hopefully available tomorrow.

Downloaded. Superb job!:applause:

[DaveB]

That's a smashing paint Falcon.. cheers:applause:

ATB
DaveB:-)

[falcon409]

Thanks all, glad it's working for ya. Just a HU. . .did you know that in updating the aircraft listing with "editvoicepackX" that it includes a call sign for "SkyKing"? lol

[gray eagle]

I've tweaked the flight dynamics. Provided I can get the authors' permissionl I will make it available to those who wish an updated set of files.

If anyone knows how to contact Robert Richardson please PM me with the info. Thanks.

Interested in your tweaked FDE's.

[gray eagle]

Okay, how do you make the yoke disappear so as to get to the light switches?

[Daveroo]

this ones cool..and fast..did some low ,fast passes at the "air Fair " today.
12622

[falcon409]

Okay, how do you make the yoke disappear so as to get to the light switches?
There's a switch to the left of the center gauges at the top.

[expat]

A paint of the only 310 I have flown in! Just uploaded to FlightSim.com so should be available Saturday or Sunday.
Will be my last 310 paint for a while, as I have got to install a new kitchen for a relative this coming week!

Peter,

Hope the kitchen installing is going well. I have to say that this paint has transformed the look of, and brought out the very best lines of Rob's B model. It would be great to see more of these 60s/70s colourful paint schemes, maybe also with some "N - " registrations?

Regards,
expat

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-N5WgUszzvi0/T7e5c1laiLI/AAAAAAAADBs/q8gAOIkH0qs/s1600/Cessna+310+Aircraft+4.jpg

http://www.flickr.com/photos/10039187@N00/3302023603

http://air-and-space.com/20131026%20Casa%20Grande/20131026%20Casa%20Grande%20DSC_0671%20Cessna%20310 A%20N5275G%20left%20front%20m.jpg

http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/photo/000999347.html

http://www.cloudbaseimaging.com/Hang-Gliding/Flytec-Race-and-Rally-2012/i-CT3GwCM/0/M/IMG4396-M.jpg

[binarkansas]

Has anyone replaced the prop disc textures with a more transparent one?

The model is one of the best freeware models I've ever downloaded and also one of my favorites.

Barry

[falcon409]

Has anyone replaced the prop disc textures with a more transparent one?

The model is one of the best freeware models I've ever downloaded and also one of my favorites.

Barry
I've tried several but if you noticed in the main texture folder there are two prop textures. . .one is "310_prop2" which is a prop disc and I assume is called my the mdl file. No matter what FSX prop blur I added, it made no difference and I suspect the prop disc overrides it.

[falcon409]

Just tried something I hadn't thought of before. I took the 310_prop2.dds file out and replaced the 310_prop with one of Banana Bobs for the Spartan Exec. All you get is a rotating disc, no indication of a prop blur at all and from the VC even the disc is invisible so you see nothing from inside the airplane. Looks like what is supplied is all that will work.

[robcarrich]

There are two prop discs so as to give a strobe effect at low revs and no strobe at high revs.
I feel that's a bit more realistic than the default textures, in reality the prop disc has no strobe effect at any revs.
I can easily make them more transparent if that's the consensus of opinion.
That can, shortly, be incorporated into the next small update.


RobR

[expat]

Really enjoying Rob's model - and Peter's paint!

http://s28.postimg.org/y1zo09hl9/310b.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

[511Flyer]

I'm finding that she drops the starboard wing, and I can't trim to correct it. I've read all the previous posts, but nobody else has reported this. Am I the only one to experience this?

Den.

[falcon409]

I'm finding that she drops the starboard wing, and I can't trim to correct it. I've read all the previous posts, but nobody else has reported this. Am I the only one to experience this?

Den.
Actually I have seen that as well, however I rarely hand fly the aircraft for any long distances. Most of my flights are Cross Country with the AP handling the flight. For the times I have flown it by hand, ever so slight pressure on the stick brings it back to straight and level but I'm also usually preparing for landing so it's never a great concern.

[binarkansas]

Really enjoying Rob's model - and Peter's paint!

http://s28.postimg.org/y1zo09hl9/310b.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

I've not been able to find this paint. Is it available somewhere? The B model, is to me, the "Real" 310. Always loved it's looks over the later models. Fantastic Job Rob.

[511Flyer]

Since my previous post, I've downloaded and installed the G-AVZS texture. This aircraft was actually destroyed in a landing accident at Elstree, UK, when it veered to the right on the approach. All four lucky occupants walked away from the crash.

So maybe Rob's model is correct???

[falcon409]

I've not been able to find this paint. Is it available somewhere? The B model, is to me, the "Real" 310. Always loved it's looks over the later models. Fantastic Job Rob.
I also went looking, if it's one of Peter's fine repaints I'm not sure where it is. I don't see it on the SOH download area (although it could be there somewhere) and I've checked flightsim.com and Avsim and nothing there.

[robcarrich]

I'm finding that she drops the starboard wing, and I can't trim to correct it. I've read all the previous posts, but nobody else has reported this. Am I the only one to experience this?

Den.

You could tone down the torque realism settings a little.

RobR

[myles]

The G-AVZS texture was the first hit I got at Flightsim.com when I searched under 'FSX General Aircraft' for 'Watkins'. It was uploaded a couple of days ago.

Peter only appears to upload to Flightsim.com at the moment. Previously, he used Britsim but, obviously, that's impossible until the site reappears.

Best,
Myles

[gray eagle]

The G-AVZS texture was the first hit I got at Flightsim.com when I searched under 'FSX General Aircraft' for 'Watkins'. It was uploaded a couple of days ago.

Peter only appears to upload to Flightsim.com at the moment. Previously, he used Britsim but, obviously, that's impossible until the site reappears.

Best,
Myles

It is a nice paint, I've looked over at flightsim and had no luck. Hope it can be tracked down.

[falcon409]

It is a nice paint, I've looked over at flightsim and had no luck. Hope it can be tracked down.
expat did that one as it turns out. I Pm'd him to see where he got it. He said he could make it available if we wanted it.

[gray eagle]

expat did that one as it turns out. I Pm'd him to see where he got it. He said he could make it available if we wanted it.

Thanks for the info. I just sent him a PM.

[DaveB]

gray eagle.. search for cessna_310b_g-avzs.zip (http://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/fslib.php?do=copyright&fid=182200) at Allnodes;)

ATB
DaveB:)

[expat]

That's Peter's G-AVZS blue/white paint pimped by me - using MS Paint! I need to finish it and am now off on a business trip. Peter - hope you don't mind my posting the screenie or sharing the repaint based on yours with others requesting it.

[binarkansas]

That's Peter's G-AVZS blue/white paint pimped by me - using MS Paint! I need to finish it and am now off on a business trip. Peter - hope you don't mind my posting the screenie or sharing the repaint based on yours with others requesting it.

Mystery solved. Thanks. Let us know if you upload it somewhere.

[expat]

Will do but not before the weekend - am in Switzerland on business.

[manfredc3]

I just checked Robert's website and it shows that Version 3 was released yesterday.

The website states:"
Updates include prop discs more transparent, rotary switches animated, altitude calibration knob modelled,

Some alterations to gauge animations, minor texture improvements inside and out"



Downloading now!
:applause:

[binarkansas]

Thanks for the heads up. Downloaded late last night. Tried it out on a short flight this morning. Much, much improved prop spin textures, Thanks a bunch Rob. The little 310 is just getting better and better.

[gray eagle]

Would like to see the prop spinners done in chrome. I tried to add a chrome effect to the spinners and it didn't work.

[burcham8]

Thanks, Rob!





Swept tailfin? Rounded nose?

Swept tailfin started with the 310D; the 310C had upgraded 265 h.p. engines.

[vlooi]

Hi All, I hope I didn't read something miss in Rob's read me's, but I cannot for the life of me get a pilot showing in either his 310Q or the 310B. My planes just don't have pilots. Is there a key I need to activate or something? Thanks.

[falcon409]

Hi All, I hope I didn't read something miss in Rob's read me's, but I cannot for the life of me get a pilot showing in either his 310Q or the 310B. My planes just don't have pilots. Is there a key I need to activate or something? Thanks.
The pilot is a permanent part of the airplane as far as I know, nothing special has to be done to have him show. I'd say try reinstalling.

[mikew]

Just uploaded six new paints for Rob's wonderful 310B. One is N364AP which won Reserve Grand Champion Contemporary at EAA Oshkosh in 1993. Four of them are based on the magazine or sales brochure someone posted earlier in this thread. Typical 1950s style... love 'em or hate 'em! The last one (for now!) is OO-SED wearing the Sabena Air livery (flight school?). I hope you like them...enjoy!

Mike

Here's the Sabena livery and N364AP... more pics to follow:http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q495/P-40B/C310N364AP_zps48bc9437.jpg
http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q495/P-40B/C310Sabena_zps7f633fa7.jpg

[mikew]

Here are the other four paints...

Mike

http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q495/P-40B/C310N365GL_zps7132f781.jpg
http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q495/P-40B/C310N375TP_zps2e2d7967.jpg
http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q495/P-40B/C310N385BG_zps326946cb.jpg
http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q495/P-40B/C310N395RB_zpsec4ddd6a.jpg

[gray eagle]

^ WOW!!!! :encouragement::adoration:

[bmd]

Hi All, I hope I didn't read something miss in Rob's read me's, but I cannot for the life of me get a pilot showing in either his 310Q or the 310B. My planes just don't have pilots. Is there a key I need to activate or something? Thanks.

Hello,

With the 310B the pilot disappears when we shut down rhe engines. The pilot comes back when we start the engines. A nice annimation effect.

Have a good day

Benoit

[Portia911]

Love those 4 'fifties' schemes, Mike. Thanks for sharing! :ernaehrung004:

[b24_witchcraft]

Excellent repaints - thank for sharing them Mike! :)

[IFlySWA]

Wonderful! :applause: Thank you very much, Mike. :wavey:

Brian

[expat]

Mikew - these are all great, evocative 50's paints thanks.

I have again varied Peter Watkins' so very nice G-reg design, just changing colors with DXTbmp > GIMP > MS Paint . .

http://s13.postimg.org/46jreffjb/310b_g.jpg (http://postimage.org/)
adult image (http://postimage.org/)

[bmd]

Hello,

I have modified the scrape contact points in ordeer to have appropriate attitude on ground after a belly landing.

; SCRAPES
point.3= 2, 0.20,-16.50, -0.50, 1800, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 5, 0, 0
point.4= 2, 0.20, 16.50, -0.50, 1800, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 6, 0, 0
point.5= 2, -5.04, 0.00, -1.70, 1800, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 9, 0, 0
point.6= 2, 2.40, 0.00, -1.90, 1800, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 4, 0, 0


http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2014/10/04/o8WY.jpg


Sure we should try to acoid this situation but sooner or later we may be forced to a belly landing. Several C310B has survived after such event. So I hope such happy end if one day or another one forgot to descend the landing gear.

Have a good day

Benoit

[bmd]

Hello,

When one start the engines of the C310B the smoke effect appears in front of the engine cowling. To have the smoke effect at the exhaust output one have to introducce the following modifications (Do not forget to save the original aircraft.cfg file umder another name)

[GeneralEngineData]
engine_type = 0 ; 0=Piston, 1=Jet, 2=None, 3=Helo-Turbine, 4=Rocket, 5=Turboprop
Engine.0 = -2.0, -5.5, 0.0 ; (feet) longitudinal, lateral, vertical distance from reference datum
Engine.1 = -2.0, 5.5, 0.0 ; (feet) longitudinal, lateral, vertical distance from reference datum
fuel_flow_scalar= 0.9 ; Fuel flow scalar
min_throttle_limit = 0.0; ; Minimum percent throttle. Generally negative for turbine reverser


As you can see I have modified the engines location. On my computer these modifications have no eefect on the dynamic behavior of the airplane during flight.

Have a good day

Benoit

[Paul Anderson]

Has anyone replaced the prop disc textures with a more transparent one?

The model is one of the best freeware models I've ever downloaded and also one of my favorites.

Barry

MIKEW has prop disks in his beautiful 310Q Sky King repaint, I'm using them for all 310Q paints now.
Perhaps they would work for you in the 310B model if he doesn't have them in his 310B paints.

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?linkid=18873&catid=3

[peterwatkins2]

That's Peter's G-AVZS blue/white paint pimped by me - using MS Paint! I need to finish it and am now off on a business trip. Peter - hope you don't mind my posting the screenie or sharing the repaint based on yours with others requesting it.

No worries! Share away - they look good! Have not been near a computer for a week but have now finished the kitchen installation and will get back to painting once more. Looks like there are a lot of US paints now, which allows me to get on with other nationalities. I will however paint one US example, as I have already promised it to a previous pilot of the aircraft.

Peter W:ernaehrung004:

[bmd]

Hello,

When one start the engines of the C310B the smoke effect appears in front of the engine cowling. To have the smoke effect at the exhaust output one have to introducce the following modifications (Do not forget to save the original aircraft.cfg file umder another name)

[GeneralEngineData]
engine_type = 0 ; 0=Piston, 1=Jet, 2=None, 3=Helo-Turbine, 4=Rocket, 5=Turboprop
Engine.0 = -2.0, -5.5, 0.0 ; (feet) longitudinal, lateral, vertical distance from reference datum
Engine.1 = -2.0, 5.5, 0.0 ; (feet) longitudinal, lateral, vertical distance from reference datum
fuel_flow_scalar= 0.9 ; Fuel flow scalar
min_throttle_limit = 0.0; ; Minimum percent throttle. Generally negative for turbine reverser


As you can see I have modified the engines location. On my computer these modifications have no eefect on the dynamic behavior of the airplane during flight.

Have a good day

Benoit

Hello

With thiese modifications the visual effects when one start an engine are the following:


http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2014/10/05/IjGrN.jpg



Have a good day

Benoit

[bmd]

Hello,

I have modified the scrape contact points in ordeer to have appropriate attitude on ground after a belly landing.

; SCRAPES
point.3= 2, 0.20,-16.50, -0.50, 1800, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 5, 0, 0
point.4= 2, 0.20, 16.50, -0.50, 1800, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 6, 0, 0
point.5= 2, -5.04, 0.00, -1.70, 1800, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 9, 0, 0
point.6= 2, 2.40, 0.00, -1.90, 1800, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 4, 0, 0


http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2014/10/04/o8WY.jpg


Sure we should try to acoid this situation but sooner or later we may be forced to a belly landing. Several C310B has survived after such event. So I hope such happy end if one day or another one forgot to descend the landing gear.

Have a good day

Benoit

Hello,

This screen shot ewas taken with the option "ignore crashes and damage". If one choose the options "detect crashes and damage" and "aircraft stress cause damage" the reedsult after a belly landing wwill be more like that:

http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2014/10/05/zpS1D.jpg

WE can seee a real crash of a C310B at the end of the following web page:

http://airfactsjournal.com/2012/10/defining-the-cessna-310/


Have a good day

Benoit