Dino's Belated Christmas Present! [Archive]

StormILM

January 4th, 2015, 15:35

The first Public Beta of Dino's new MB326 is here and might I say, it's a hell of a lot of fun to fly!!!
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=17814&stc=1http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=17815&stc=1http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=17816&stc=1http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=17817&stc=1

Ian Warren

January 4th, 2015, 15:41

Now that dose look SNAZZY .. VC superb .. :adoration: Plus the :encouragement:

StormILM

January 4th, 2015, 16:16

When I noted it is Fun to Fly, that is an understatement! The visual model both VC and External are outstanding but the handling subtleties and control harmony in the FDE are obvious. That coming from help with guys who've actually flown the real MB326 with a lot of hours on the type. Even though I've never flown the real jet, I can literally feel the "translation" they programmed into this model's FDE which from MHO and modest RL fixed wing experience, this "feels like a real aircraft".

:applause:

Peg o my heart

January 4th, 2015, 17:01

Thank you Mr. Cattenao:very_drunk:

ijay

January 4th, 2015, 17:04

:applause::applause:
Absolutely superb
Thank you Dino
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=17818&stc=1
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=17819&stc=1

WombRaider78

January 4th, 2015, 17:08

I have enjoyed all of his work for many years now.

flaviossa

January 4th, 2015, 17:15

Thanks Dino!!! P3D:
http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2015/01/04/eKGmQ.jpg

Tested on FSX Steam Edition, working perfectly too:
http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2015/01/04/Bd7HY.jpg

ejoiner

January 4th, 2015, 19:22

The first Public Beta of Dino's new MB326 is here and might I say, it's a hell of a lot of fun to fly!!!

THANKS for the heads up! Dino doesnt leave these beta links up a long time and I missed his beta release of his S-3 Viking, which was a source of some frustration to me. Downloading now.. I am a major fan of Dino Cattaneo and his contributions to our enjoyment!!!

NAVY DOC

January 4th, 2015, 19:45

Thanks for yet another Dino!!!

ejoiner

January 4th, 2015, 20:43

The first Public Beta of Dino's new MB326 is here and might I say, it's a hell of a lot of fun to fly!!!

gents, I downloaded and flew this airplane this evening and WOW. This is the most "suspension of reality" I have experienced in a few years especially when coupled with TrackIR. I think this might be Dinos best work as well and that is saying something since I have all his stuff. From a pure fun to fly and "real feel", this is it.

ColoKent

January 4th, 2015, 21:40

Agreed-- this is JUST a fantastic flying airplane...

Kent

Dino Cattaneo

January 4th, 2015, 22:56

Thanks for the appreciation!

It appears that I have zipped a defective version of the avionics control code in the Beta... sorry for the inconvenience.
Will check it tonight!

StormILM

January 4th, 2015, 23:42

Dino, no hurry, it is a Beta and this is a period of bug checking and I hope we can help effectively through that process. Still, is a magnificent model!

Naki

January 4th, 2015, 23:51

Really want to try this but I can't get a complete download. I guess I will need to wait

jankees

January 5th, 2015, 05:06

eeh, where did you find a download link?

cortomalteseit

January 5th, 2015, 05:48

eeh, where did you find a download link?

It's in the text of his blog, next to the end of the post ;)

http://i62.tinypic.com/2i9o6r5.jpg

http://i58.tinypic.com/s67nnd.jpg

findus

January 5th, 2015, 05:59

..and again: THX DINO!!!!!

YoYo

January 5th, 2015, 06:07

TY Dino! :applause:

dougal

January 5th, 2015, 06:12

I can't download it either. When i click the link in the blog, I just get a list of what's IN the download, but no way to download it:(

cortomalteseit

January 5th, 2015, 06:29

I can't download it either. When i click the link in the blog, I just get a list of what's IN the download, but no way to download it:(

In the upper part of the screen there's an arrow button which is for the download... You'll see an advice about the size of the package, then the download will start.

flaviossa

January 5th, 2015, 06:31

Yes you can. In the screen with the files list, look up and search a pointing down arrow. Click it.

dougal

January 5th, 2015, 07:37

OK guys many thanks, downloading now. For some reason my shortcut bar was hiding a bunch of stuff. Sorted that and all is now well in my FS world;-)

Ferry_vO

January 5th, 2015, 13:25

Mille grazie Dino, even though it is still an early beta I'm loving it already! :encouragement:

Dino Cattaneo

January 5th, 2015, 13:29

Gentlemen,

I have suspended downloads to apply some corrections - due to a mistake some files that went into the Beta were the wrong ones.
Downloads will resume in few hours with an updated version. Those who have the current version need to delete it and replace it with the new one.

Sorry for the inconvenience!

ejoiner

January 5th, 2015, 14:00

txnetcop

January 5th, 2015, 14:29

Wonderful gift Dino...thank you so much!
Ted

ce_zeta

January 5th, 2015, 14:31

Thank you very much Dino!! This aircraft is awesome! :very_drunk:

Dino Cattaneo

January 5th, 2015, 15:13

Downloads resumed with proper files... Version is now BETA 1A

familton

January 5th, 2015, 17:33

Thanks Dino. It looks great. Can someone please post the link to the download. It said it was in Dino's blog but I never have seen the blog. Thanks, Bob.

ryanbatc

January 5th, 2015, 17:59

http://indiafoxtecho.blogspot.com/?m=1

JimmyRFR

January 5th, 2015, 18:02

Thanks Dino. It looks great. Can someone please post the link to the download. It said it was in Dino's blog but I never have seen the blog. Thanks, Bob.

Searching the terms "Dino" and "FSX" together will bring you his blog as the first result!

That said, it's http://indiafoxtecho.blogspot.ca . The current latest post has the download for the beta, and is worthwhile to read.

****

Dino, thanks so much for sharing the beta with us! Downloading as I type; really looking forward to taking it up for a flight!

familton

January 5th, 2015, 22:05

http://indiafoxtecho.blogspot.com/?m=1

Thanks. Got it. Bob.

ZsoltB

January 5th, 2015, 22:39

One more comment
When fired the weapons not disappear bombs and missiles in the pylons

cortomalteseit

January 5th, 2015, 22:49

Dino, I was missing the configuration panel for tacpack. was that one of the files?

Thanks
Eric

No, also there it was in the first release, by pressing shift+4 :)

rvn817j

January 6th, 2015, 07:25

Great little flyer. Thanks Dino for another hit.

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=17895&stc=1

big-mike

January 6th, 2015, 07:30

Thank you,Dino----simply love your work!:applause:
Mike

dvj

January 6th, 2015, 09:01

yes indeed, thank you Dino! I just love the refractive scratches in the canopy that appear at certain sun angles. Super detail you simply don't find in pay-ware.

- dvj

ejoiner

January 6th, 2015, 10:15

can anybody tell me what file format was used on the skins with this plane? They are DDS, but I cant open them up with Photoshop (using Nvidia plugin) or with the ACE image viewer.

Thanks
Eric

DaveWG

January 6th, 2015, 10:36

They open fine for me in Photoshop.

PLUTO16

January 6th, 2015, 10:39

can anybody tell me what file format was used on the skins with this plane? They are DDS, but I cant open them up with Photoshop (using Nvidia plugin) or with the ACE image viewer.

Thanks
Eric

Hi Eric,if you refer to external textures,i did it on standard DXT5 with alpha channel.

Bye,
Ale

Ferry_vO

January 6th, 2015, 10:41

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/fsx2015-01-0620-11-32-28_zps936a3790.jpg~original (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/Ferror/media/Flightsim/fsx2015-01-0620-11-32-28_zps936a3790.jpg.html)

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/fsx2015-01-0620-17-04-09_zpseb4dceb0.jpg~original (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/Ferror/media/Flightsim/fsx2015-01-0620-17-04-09_zpseb4dceb0.jpg.html)

Ferry_vO

January 6th, 2015, 10:41

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/fsx2015-01-0620-32-12-58_zps1490f98b.jpg~original (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/Ferror/media/Flightsim/fsx2015-01-0620-32-12-58_zps1490f98b.jpg.html)

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/fsx2015-01-0620-33-33-03_zps21d0d07c.jpg~original (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/Ferror/media/Flightsim/fsx2015-01-0620-33-33-03_zps21d0d07c.jpg.html)

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/fsx2015-01-0620-33-52-02_zpsd7147803.jpg~original (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/Ferror/media/Flightsim/fsx2015-01-0620-33-52-02_zpsd7147803.jpg.html)

flaviossa

January 6th, 2015, 10:49

Does anybody knows what is the history behind this Alitalia scheme?

ColoKent

January 6th, 2015, 10:50

I **think** Alitalia used them for ab initio training...in the early to mid 60s (64-65ish)

Kent

Ferry_vO

January 6th, 2015, 10:54

Does anybody knows what is the history behind this Alitalia scheme?

Alitalia ordered four aircraft as trainers in the "D" version; demilitarized and equipped with special instruments to train pilots in preparation for the new jet-liners.

According to Wikipedia.

PLUTO16

January 6th, 2015, 11:18

.....A long long time ago...;)
During early '60, when the first Caravelles entered in service,Alitalia decided to create a specific jet-based school.
The aircraft were based in Brindisi airport,near Lecce-Galatina airbase (this because Italian Air Force 326's were based there,in Lecce,with all their know-how just a few kilometers far).
Their markings were I-AIDA,I-AIDE,I-AIDO,I-AIDU,and they were painted with the same Alitalia livery used on liners (including the beautiful "winged arrow" ).
They suffered an accident during 1966,when I-AIDA crashed,fortunately the crew managed successfully an ejection.
The 326 era finished in 1967,when Alitalia thought that their jet crews had to be trained in aircrafts more similar to a liner....than a fighter.
AIDE,AIDO,AIDU were given to Italian Air Force,for a symbolic price.

flaviossa

January 6th, 2015, 11:39

Ah, interesting story! Didn´t know that. Thanks guys :encouragement:

PLUTO16

January 6th, 2015, 12:05

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff98/bluesky7777/a23_zps827f636a.jpg

And,as a side note,this one was the livery I painted with more satisfaction (just maybe because I'm a former Alitalia ground engineer ;)

Enjoy,

Ale

rvn817j

January 6th, 2015, 13:25

ejoiner

January 6th, 2015, 15:06

Does anybody knows what is the history behind this Alitalia scheme?

Funny, I was JUST going to ask this question!

ejoiner

January 6th, 2015, 15:09

https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x683q90/540/cbbgra.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/374x500q90/633/9t9ReT.jpg

I would do it but I am having trouble openning these textures for some reason. Font for "NAVY" appears to be standard USAF "Amarillo USAF"

ejoiner

January 6th, 2015, 15:18

Hi Eric,if you refer to external textures,i did it on standard DXT5 with alpha channel.

Bye,
Ale

I think my problem is these are 4096x4096 textures. I have a very modern PC, but still use Photoshop 7 because I am expert with it after many years of use. PS7 has its issues on things like file size and even the size of your HD. If its bigger than 1TB, Photoshop 7 thinks its full! (so I save to a lower sized partition.) In any case, I have always been happy with 2048x skins personally.

ColoKent

January 6th, 2015, 15:24

Eric...is there a paint kit for this yet?

K

ejoiner

January 6th, 2015, 18:38

Eric...is there a paint kit for this yet?

K

I dont know. Just suggesting a cool paint in some colors I like!

ColoKent

January 6th, 2015, 19:20

Eric-- I'm with ya.... I've always LOVED this airplane, and have the books to prove it. Interesting point...I served with the current head of the ADF (Australian Defense Force) in the desert about 10 years ago, and before he was RAAF (and he ended up as head of the RAAF, I might add!), he was...RAN! About a 99% chance he flew these Aussie navy Macchis...

Kent

Dino Cattaneo

January 6th, 2015, 23:16

All,

A paintkit is in the works and will be released soon - but keep in mind it is still a Beta: we may need to make changes to the model (although that seems unlikely at them moment) so please refrain from releasing repaints until we release the 1.0 version.

ColoKent

January 6th, 2015, 23:21

Dino,

I'm sorry, but I simply don't like this bird--

I LOVE IT...

BTW...did you use the Ali D'italia book on the 324 as reference? I've had it on my shelf for years....

AWESOME job, Dino!!!!! You've made me a mighty happy man! If it's Italian and fast...well, it's good!!!

Kent

PLUTO16

January 6th, 2015, 23:31

Just a question from your interesting story...Is it I-AIDE or I-ADIE as shown above?

Sorry I made a mistake in the story..The corrected markings are ADIA-ADIE-ADIO-ADIU,according with this,the textures are correct as shown.
Bye,
Ale

ColoKent

January 6th, 2015, 23:34

Ale - REALLY cool detail on the Alitalia training story... Thanks!

Kent

doublecool

January 7th, 2015, 03:10

always enjoy your work and she a beauty :applause::applause::applause:

Fantastic paints

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=17922&stc=1

Roger

January 7th, 2015, 04:18

It's a fantastic model Dino and although my rides are usually low and slow this aircraft is in my hangar.

Oh and I see you have a donate button...must remember to press it tonight!

Bjoern

January 7th, 2015, 08:50

Did any of these happen to end up in North America in the 80s per chance?

StormILM

January 7th, 2015, 13:55

Just finished shooting a little video aerobatic sequence flying the Brazilian marked version at a nice little freeware scenery of Ilhéus, Brazil. When I get it all put together & uploaded, I will post it here later.

StormILM

January 7th, 2015, 19:29

Playing around with the MB-326:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7NkHPTD7qU&list=UUjVWvlH96yvKVsqDv2-5blQ

familton

January 7th, 2015, 21:12

Playing around with the MB-326:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7NkHPTD7qU&list=UUjVWvlH96yvKVsqDv2-5blQ

Thanks. Great video!!!!! What scenery is that? It looks very good. Bob.

StormILM

January 7th, 2015, 22:58

Thanks. Great video!!!!! What scenery is that? It looks very good. Bob.

The scenery is Ilhéus, Brazil which you can get at OZx of Terra Brasil:

http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/1602-ozx-sbil-ilheus-brazil/

http://www.terra-brasilis.org/brasil-sceneries/fsx/nordeste/512-cenario-de-ilheus-fsx-preciso-de-fotos-by-amengol

It is very nice scenery and quite challenging with different airliner types because of the short runway.

Victory103

January 8th, 2015, 05:14

Another great vid, not that I ever need incentive to fly Dino's models. Adding this to the fun hangar when I want to take a break from the more modern fighters. Bikini spotting in Brazil would be cool.

familton

January 8th, 2015, 07:46

Thanks. I am downloading it now. Bob.

cortomalteseit

January 8th, 2015, 10:49

this would be a nice livery:

http://www.amv83.fr/Asm/Sig/australie/mb326h25years76sqn-2.jpg

ejoiner

January 8th, 2015, 14:21

very nice video! I am very impressed with this scenery as well, and thanks again for posting links for how to get that. The beaches look great! http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/images/icons/icon22.gif I did not see any Brazilian bikinis on the beach though :banghead:

dvj

January 9th, 2015, 07:04

this would be a nice livery:

http://www.amv83.fr/Asm/Sig/australie/mb326h25years76sqn-2.jpg

Wow! that would be a great paint!

Dino Cattaneo

January 9th, 2015, 07:15

Actually we had a hard time to select which liveries should be part of the base package... The 326 has been an extremely popular machine and some awesome liveries.

By the way, Alessandro provided me with a paintkit - I'll review it and share it as soon as possible.

Dumonceau

January 10th, 2015, 02:38

Great news! Here's to hoping that someone will do an Impala Mk.II in the low viz scheme without the national markings/roundels!

Dumonceau

JensOle

January 10th, 2015, 14:54

I have a "low vis" Impala II repaint more or less finished with the blue underside as they used after the bush war. Just need to put on the number

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/JensOle/SAAF/Scrshot635.jpg~original

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/JensOle/SAAF/Scrshot631.jpg~original

goshawk45

January 10th, 2015, 16:09

Love that plane, fly's like an angel.
Thanks for another wonderful aircraft!:applause:

Dino Cattaneo

January 12th, 2015, 01:16

All,

thanks for the feedback.
Please note that the Beta build is now outdated - I will withdraw it soon.
We should be able to deliver the 1.0 release in a couple of weeks.

goshawk45

January 12th, 2015, 06:02

Does the cockpit have a gun sight or is it a HUD?

Dino Cattaneo

January 12th, 2015, 06:57

The VC provided has an Aeritalia 8-105-924 gunsight (which is also functional - a small switch on the right side turns on the lamp)... there were 3 different gunsights I know of:
- The Aeritalia one
- The Thomson R322Z(M)
- The Thomson CSF RD21

At the moment, only the first one is modeled...

goshawk45

January 12th, 2015, 07:45

Thanks.
How do you get weapons to appear on the aircraft.

Dino Cattaneo

January 12th, 2015, 08:03

Well, the configurator should work... SHIFT+4

goshawk45

January 12th, 2015, 09:13

I didn't press that one, thanks Dino!

JensOle

January 17th, 2015, 02:38

I’m having so much fun with the Impala, thank you Dino for sharing the beta model with us!

One of the old SAAF Atlas Impala II bases is AFB Bloemfontain (FABL) and luckily for us virtual flyers there is a superb FABL scenery available for FSX made by Frits Beyer. He has even made the city itself.
I have done some more work on a quick and dirty Impala II repaint as it looked during the mid/late 1980s when they were used during the border war flying out of the SAAF bases in South West Africa (Namibia). I have pictures showing 1082 in the revetments at Ondangwa air base, but since they carried no decals beside the number it is for me impossible to tell if it is from 4 Sqn or 8 Sqn, which were the two operational Impala II squadrons.

Of particular interest with this scheme compared to the default Impala scheme as included in the pack:

-No national decals
-Brown wing fences
-Painted gunbay panel (not bare metal)
-Light blue grey underside
-Camouflage extend to the extreme nose

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/JensOle/SAAF/Scrshot647.jpg~original
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/JensOle/SAAF/Scrshot641.jpg~original
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/JensOle/SAAF/Scrshot642.jpg~original
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/JensOle/SAAF/Scrshot652.jpg~original