Alphasim Voodoo goes native FSX

[hschuit]

The Voodoo is another example of a classic cold war fighter jet which seems to be forgotten by the FSX developer community. My attempt to make the Virtavia Alphasim Freeware Collection FS2004 F-101 Voodoo "One-O-Wonder" usable in FSX is available at the Warbirds Library now, there are 2 files:

Part 1: F-101C and RF-101C with USAF paints by DaveQ and falcon409
Part 2: F-101B with CAF/USAF ANG paints by DaveQ

[AusWilko]

I for one would like to say a BIG thank you for giving your time in doing this, it is appreciated :ernaehrung004:

[DaveWG]

Thanks for those.:encouragement: I've always had a soft spot for the RF-101.

[falcon409]

Great job once again Henk!!

[MDIvey]

Great stuff... thank you.

Matt

[Stickshaker]

Sincere thanks for your efforts, Henk! Indeed, the 101 is often unjustifiably forgotten.

[harrybasset]

Wonderful, thanks you very much Henk, DaveQ and Falcon409. Although I buy many of the latest super productions I sometimes feel a little over awed and almost intimidated by their completeness and complexity. These enhanced for FSX products of what were, for their day, cutting edge offerings are ideal for me. I hope you are able to keep them coming.

[Cees Donker]

Great work Henk! Thanks!

:applause:

Cees

[findus]

I concur: Thanks a lot for your dedicated work!

[morpheusfz]

Great the Voodoo for FSX!!!

Is there a chance for the SAAB Viggen/Draken for FSX? Great Models

[hschuit]

Great the Voodoo for FSX!!!

Is there a chance for the SAAB Viggen/Draken for FSX? Great Models

Viggen is on my bucket list, I am not interested to convert the Alphasim Draken because the one which Thomas Nilsson from Bookmark Simulation (https://simulations.bookmark.se/)s made for FSX is much better.

[JensOle]

The Viggen would be most welcome!

Thank you for doing these conversions!

[Bone]

Awesome!! Thanks again!!

[Sundog]

Thank you. It looks like I might have to get back to work on my B model FDE update.

[glh]

Great work. Hope you will consider the Martin XB-51 in the future.

[Cirrus N210MS]

Thank you for the Updated model I cant wait to fly it

[DaveQ]

...and yet another great big thank you from me and for reviving another old warhorse (that's the Voodoo, not me obviously!!):biggrin-new:

DaveQ

[harrybasset]

:encouragement:
Viggen is on my bucket list, I am not interested to convert the Alphasim Draken because the one which Thomas Nilsson from Bookmark Simulation (https://simulations.bookmark.se/)s made for FSX is much better.

At the risk of overloading you Henk nobody has done FSX native justice to the Vigilante. I promise to keep quiet in future.

[DaveWG]

Looking good in P3dv3 too, with a couple of tweaks to the AB. Thanks Henk. :encouragement:

http://daveg.cbfsim.org/screens/Voodoo.jpg

Paint by Pierre Lheureux.

[Duckie]

Thanks very much, Henk. One of my favorites, especially the B. :encouragement: :encouragement:

[hschuit]

SOH member glh PM'ed me about an omission in the zip files: The RadioStack.CAB file is missing. I will add it to the zip files on the Library but if you just want to grab the gauge without the hassle of a re-download I attached it here:

[dvj]

Looking good in P3dv3 too, with a couple of tweaks to the AB. Thanks Henk. :encouragement:

http://daveg.cbfsim.org/screens/Voodoo.jpg

Paint by Pierre Lheureux.

Excellent Screen shot!!!

[Tony G]

WOW! My earliest memories of fighter jets were the CF-101's opening the show at the Abbotsford Airshow...loud and fast. Sparked a life long love of aviation.

Thank you you for you work in getting this native for FSX. I believe I had bought this airplane many years ago before it was freeware.

[gray eagle]

SOH member glh PM'ed me about an omission in the zip files: The RadioStack.CAB file is missing. I will add it to the zip files on the Library but if you just want to grab the gauge without the hassle of a re-download I attached it here:

This is a one time addition to the gauge folder and covers both pt 1 and 2 yes?


EDIT: I've added the RadioStack.CAB to both PT1 and 2 gauges folder.

[Montie]

Thanks Henk for all the work you are doing on these great models. I hope we see more like these.

[p14u2nv]

Thank you very much, a VooDoo for FSX is quite a surprise hschuit!

[Mach3DS]

Fabulous! Any chance I'd be able to ask if there are placeholder specular textures in place? Is the alpha channel active? Im having an impossible time with making it active in the saber dog...im not very model savvy to begin with...this is one of those aircraft that truly was bare metal and would benefit from the texture enhancements! Looks great as a native.

[Jafo]

I'll need to grab this too....great stuff...;)

Meanwhile....some time ago I did these...available here on the site....

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=32210&stc=1

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=32211&stc=1

[Ian Warren]

Looking superb :encouragement:

[hschuit]

Fabulous! Any chance I'd be able to ask if there are placeholder specular textures in place? Is the alpha channel active? Im having an impossible time with making it active in the saber dog...im not very model savvy to begin with...this is one of those aircraft that truly was bare metal and would benefit from the texture enhancements! Looks great as a native.

The single seater bare metal paints have diffuse texture alphas + paint specific specular maps which also have alpha channels to enhance specularity. The MDL materials call the FSX stock FRESNEL_RAMP and GLOBALENV_AC_CHROME maps.
The 2 seater uses a set of generic specular maps in the common texture folder. You are an expert in this field so you should be able to find them.

[DaveQ]

I've noticed the metal paints come out quite dark; these files were set up for a port-over for DX9 and looked quite good (given they were done some years ago pre-Photoshop). A quick fix is to install a slightly lighter Fresnel ramp in the 'texture' file; alternatively, if you have it, I'm using John Terrell's out of his P-51D Little Friends pack. I'm in the process of lightening the base metal backgrounds and generally smartening things up a bit and will publish these when I can.

DaveQ

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq136/DaveQ-photos/F-101C%201_zpslxnggwxh.jpg

[falcon409]

Just a note on my SEA livery. I am not familiar with any of the newer techniques that everyone is discussing here so if anyone wants to "can/dump/get rid of", lol, what I did and do a decent repaint incorporating the tools available please feel free.

[Mach3DS]

The single seater bare metal paints have diffuse texture alphas + paint specific specular maps which also have alpha channels to enhance specularity. The MDL materials call the FSX stock FRESNEL_RAMP and GLOBALENV_AC_CHROME maps.
The 2 seater uses a set of generic specular maps in the common texture folder. You are an expert in this field so you should be able to find them.

Thank you for the reply...saw this thread before i went to.bed and hadn't been able to DL...I'll see about it after work today. Thanks for taking the time to convert these. I'm seriously impressed.. .new life into some great aircraft that would otherwise might not make it nowadays!

[Jafo]

Yep, great job getting the Voodoo Chil' into FSX natively...;)

BTW....I forgot the 'B' also available here...;)

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=32231&stc=1

[Wings of Gold]

Hi Henk,

Wonderful !!! Did you assign a keyboard command for the drag chute?

Bill

[hschuit]

Hi Henk,
Wonderful !!! Did you assign a keyboard command for the drag chute?
Bill

I assigned the Wingfold key [F] to the chute - all the basic need to know things are in the Kneepad checklist:

[Wings of Gold]

Hi Dave,

I am seeing exactly what you describe. I am also eagerly looking forward to whatever you do to make them look like your screen-shot!

ATB, Bill

[mal998]

Hi All,
I'm a little confused by the panel designations. According to the RF-101C manual this is the correct panel but I don't see this rendition anywhere. This of course dates back to the original renditions which I believe were incorrect.

RE-101C Panel from the manual:

32311

[Jafo]

Hi All,
I'm a little confused by the panel designations. According to the RF-101C manual this is the correct panel but I don't see this rendition anywhere. This of course dates back to the original renditions which I believe were incorrect.

RE-101C Panel from the manual:

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=32311&stc=1

When I was doing my reworks of the Alpha panels into 1680 widescreen I'd dug up a photo of an RF101C ....

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=32312&stc=1

....a cleaner ver of which I used as a photo-real result as shown in the lower of the two above...;)

This is it...
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=32313&stc=1

[mal998]

Jafo, you did a great job on these panel, No question!
But I think there was some confusion when Alpha did the original panels. At least, according to the manuals.

I just picked up the F-101C manual and here is that panel. So that looks to be correct when comparing to the original Alpha bitmap. Just trying to sort out the different panels for my own information.

32316

Here is the RF-101 G/H Panel
32317

Jafo, I know I've seen that other panel in one of these manuals I just need to find it again.

[Jafo]

OK so I just picked up the F-101C manual and here is that panel. So that looks to be correct when referring to the original AS bitmap. Just trying to sort out the different panels for my own information.

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=32316&stc=1

Yep, that's the first one I posted above....again taken from a photo....;)
Alpha's originals were a bit awry ... but mainly I just wanted to stop the distortion/stretch in wide screen... and get a little closer to the correct gauge graphics/choices. Old panels didn't have anything 'digital' in them.....that didn't happen to around 1970...;)

[mal998]

As I've said you did a fantastic job on all the updated panels. My questions really are really aimed at the original Alpha when deciding which panel was used in what plane.

I now have a full set of McDonnell manuals and I can tell you they had quite a few different panels depending on which model and block number.

It appears from the Canadian manual, the original Alpha bitmap on the "B" model was also correct. Thanks for you hard work on these.

[Jafo]

Forgot to mention ... my various wide-screen 2D panels install/work with the new Native version just the same as they did in the original release...;)

[DaveQ]

Updated bare metal textures uploading here now and at Flightsim.com. Hope you likee!

DaveQ

[harrybasset]

Updated bare metal textures uploading here now and at Flightsim.com. Hope you likee!

DaveQ

I like your updated bare metal textures. Thank you Dave. I only ever saw a Voodoos in flight as part of a refuelling demonstration formation with a KB-50, B-66, F-100 at air displays.

[hschuit]

Dave thanks for the updated textures, amazing how good the old crow looks with the new feathers :applause:

[Wings of Gold]

Dave, You new metal textures are absolutely superb. Bill

[ZsoltB]

Unfortunately, too matte surface

http://kepkezelo.com/images/457oz4v42dbmll9cwa1m.jpg

[hschuit]

Unfortunately, too matte surface


Sometimes FSX refuses to use the stock FSX fresnel_ramp texture and you have to put a copy directly into the aircraft texture folder. Attached the fresnel_ramp file:

[ZsoltB]

Sometimes FSX refuses to use the stock FSX fresnel_ramp texture and you have to put a copy directly into the aircraft texture folder. Attached the fresnel_ramp file:

Hi Hank,

I am grateful to you!

http://kepkezelo.com/images/m8mh0p9jmpou421xzmir.jpg

The paintkit available?

Zsolt

[huub vink]

Zsolt,

The paintkit can be found here:

http://www.virtavia.com/Freeware/index.php?dir=/Paint%20Kits

Cheers,
Huub

[ZsoltB]

Zsolt,

The paintkit can be found here:

http://www.virtavia.com/Freeware/index.php?dir=/Paint%20Kits

Cheers,
Huub

Ahh..yes!

Thanks!
Zsolt

[hschuit]

Hi Hank,
I am grateful to you!
The paintkit available?

Zsolt

BTW: I see you use the paints as included in the native FSX pack. After I released it, Dave updated the bare matal paints, he made the metal color less dark, the new paints are in the SOH warbirds library: McDonnell F-101 1 seater Updates.zip

[ZsoltB]

BTW: I see you use the paints as included in the native FSX pack. After I released it, Dave updated the bare matal paints, he made the metal color less dark, the new paints are in the SOH warbirds library: McDonnell F-101 1 seater Updates.zip

Thanks Hank!

[delta_lima]

Hello Henk, DaveQ, and all!

It's good to be back in the FS world - and this "nativised" Voodoo pack (esp the RF) is just delightful. I can't wait to add the new frensel, as the Polka Dots scheme is indeed a bit dark.

Thanks so much for these - I'm sure I've missed a few - I am aware of the F-8, and the Viggen - will comb the threads and see what else I've missed by way of Cold War iron.

cheers gents,

dl

[DaveQ]

I'm in the process of updating my natural metal birds with specs and alphas where needed. This is what the Polka Dot now looks like.

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq136/DaveQ-photos/RF-101%201_zpsmh8tz5yu.jpg

Eventually all the single-seaters and the two-seaters will be done.

DaveQ

[delta_lima]

I'm in the process of updating my natural metal birds with specs and alphas where needed. This is what the Polka Dot now looks like.

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq136/DaveQ-photos/RF-101%201_zpsmh8tz5yu.jpg

Eventually all the single-seaters and the two-seaters will be done.

DaveQ

That looks delightful - eagerly looking forward to those.

My reheat flame looks nothing like that, oddly enough ... like that one way better.

dl

[DaveQ]

These updates are now done and available here and at Flightsim.com. The package is complete with new .mdl files having both spec and alpha active, and some revisions to the panels. Also a full inventory of 81st TFW paints including Robin Olds' 'Balls One', and three RF-101 camo birds. Again very many thanks to Henk, Jens-Ole and to Ed (Falcon409) for their contributions and to 000rick000 for metal inspiration!

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq136/DaveQ-photos/RF-101%201_zpsmh8tz5yu.jpg

Next up the B's. Lots of revisions to do still but the metal one now looks OK I think...!

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq136/DaveQ-photos/F-101B%2060th%203_zpse5idw56x.jpg

DaveQ

[George Kuhn]

Hello DaveQ.

I currently don't have your F-101 Voodoo installed in my FSX hanger, just yet.


I did download your latest updated release of the Voodoo (Voodoo_1-STR-FSX) pack. Before I install it. I'm currently looking for the F-106A Delta Dart sound pack mentioned in the readme doc., to use with it. Does anyone know where and what the sound pack file name is, to download it etc?.


In the meantime. I noticed there are two of your other/ previous FSX_Native_ PT1 and PT2 packs available for download. Do I need the Voodoo packs PT1 and PT2, since I just downloaded for install to my FSX, the package mentioned above?.

THX

George

[DaveQ]

George,

This package updates Henk Schuitemaker's FSX Native Part 1; Part 2 is the F-101B, the 2-seaters. As to the F-106 sound, it is from the Alphasim/Virtavia F-106 if you have it.

DaveQ

[simulloyd]

I like the polka-dots. This reminds me of a plastic model kit I put together when I was a kid.

[George Kuhn]

No.

I don't have the Alphasim/Virtavia F-106. I'll have to go searching for other suitable sound packs to use in the Voodoo.

Being the FSX Native Part 1 and Part 2 is the F-101B, the 2-seaters. I assume I could add these two packs and add the most recent one, with out having any conflicts, having all three packs installed at the same time. I hope. I think for now. I'll install the most recent (Voodoo_1-STR-FSX) pack download that was released, and see how that goes etc.

THX

George

[DaveQ]

No.

I don't have the Alphasim/Virtavia F-106. I'll have to go searching for other suitable sound packs to use in the Voodoo.

Being the FSX Native Part 1 and Part 2 is the F-101B, the 2-seaters. I assume I could add these two packs and add the most recent one, with out having any conflicts, having all three packs installed at the same time. I hope. I think for now. I'll install the most recent (Voodoo_1-STR-FSX) pack download that was released, and see how that goes etc.

THX

George

I would advise you take out the previous Part 1 package and store it (I never advise anyone to delete anything!). Otherwise you may have to overwrite stuff. The Part 2 package is still in preparation.

DaveQ

[delta_lima]

Out-bloomin-standing, Dave - love the RF pack. Those are my fave - but I'll enjoy the Canuck B model, too! Many kind thanks.

cheers,

dl

[Naismith]

Beautiful. I love the Voodoo. What are the chances of this paint? Parked at the entrance to CYXX.
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=39330&stc=1http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=39329&stc=1http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=39327&stc=1http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=39328&stc=1

[hschuit]

Dave, thanks for your outstanding work! This new 1 seater package is superior to the previous version which was uploaded by me in 2015. To avoid any confusion about which package to use I have removed the old version from the Warbirds Library.

[DaveQ]

Beautiful. I love the Voodoo. What are the chances of this paint? Parked at the entrance to CYXX.


I'll give it go - mostly done as 101021 already but many thanks for these detailed photos; they'll help a lot in sorting out the Canadian 2-seaters. If you have more please pm me.

Thanks again, and thanks to all for your support.

DaveQ

[George Kuhn]

I would advise you take out the previous Part 1 package and store it (I never advise anyone to delete anything!). Otherwise you may have to overwrite stuff. The Part 2 package is still in preparation.

DaveQ

Thanks DaveQ.

No problem. All I did was download the three voodoo packs for use. I'm only installing your latest version of your voodoo to my FSX. For the voodoo sound pack. I'm going to try out the P&W J-57 turbojet engine sound pack from the KC-135A tanker model I use etc.


THX

George

[delta_lima]

I'll give it go - mostly done as 101021 already but many thanks for these detailed photos; they'll help a lot in sorting out the Canadian 2-seaters. If you have more please pm me.

Thanks again, and thanks to all for your support.

DaveQ

I think either Nai or some other member may live in the Abbotsford airport area. If that's not the case, and you need some more details, let me know. It's a 45 min drive from my house. I can shoot whatever externals you need.

cheers,

dl

[Rubberlegs]

I'll give it go - mostly done as 101021 already but many thanks for these detailed photos; they'll help a lot in sorting out the Canadian 2-seaters. If you have more please pm me.

Thanks again, and thanks to all for your support.

DaveQ

..............

Honestly, didn't think it possible to 'improve' on this beauty!...but can definitely wait for the 'B' model update with 'belly-tanks' and all.
Next to the F-86 , F3H Demon, the CF-101 is my fav. 2-holer of FSX.

Thanks Dave.

Walt
Fly High..Punch Holes in the Sky !

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=39339&stc=1

[DaveWG]

Just a HU, there's two [fltsim.0] entries in the aircraft.cfg, and only the "C" panel has the "Voodoo" gauge folder in it.

Thanks to all involved with this conversion / update. I've always had a soft spot for the RF-101.:encouragement:

[DaveQ]

Here's the Abbotsford bird for all you Canadians!

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq136/DaveQ-photos/CF-101B%20035%201_zpsyevl0q0u.jpg

Many thanks to Naismith for the photos; the chicken on the tail was particularly useful:biggrin-new:!!!

DaveQ

[delta_lima]

What a nice Canada Day surprise.

Thanks Dave!

[Naismith]

Here's the Abbotsford bird for all you Canadians!


Many thanks to Naismith for the photos; the chicken on the tail was particularly useful:biggrin-new:!!!

DaveQ

Looks great, looking forward to getting my talons on her. Chicken? :dizzy: It's a Nighthawk :applause: Happy Canada Day. :canada:

[DaveQ]

Uploading here and at Flightsim.com now. Should be available soon. Early and late models, natural metal RCAF and USAF, RCAF specials and ANG, all in one package. Many thanks as always to hschuit and Jens-Ole for their help and support.

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq136/DaveQ-photos/F-101B%20437th%202_zpsmezpua5r.jpg

DaveQ

[JensOle]

Outstanding work with reworking the Voodoo!

[Taco]

Here I go again, I started to fly the Voodoo in the SEA1 program, but ran into a problem, couldn't get the radio to show up all I got was a black box. somewhere along the line I goofed.

[sidoti]

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=32163&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1448793510

I like this texture very much.
I ask where i can find it for a download ( I use FSX/P3D ).
Thanks!

Giorgio.

[hschuit]

Giorgio, not 100% sure due to the small size of the image but to me it looks like a paint by falcon409, you can find it in the SOH Warbirds Library: Search for Voodoo_SEA_Livery.zip

Henk.

[sidoti]

I searched all the web for the file "Voodoo_SEA_Livery.zip" or the like.
Unfortunately didn't find any.
Thanks anyway Henk.

Giorgio.

[huub vink]

Giorgio,

I think the third from the top is the one you are looking for:

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links_search.php?action=show&sort=d&beforeafter=1&desc=1&ents=1&keys=1&literal=1&user=falcon409&childcats=1&page=6

Cheers,
Huub

[Motormouse]

I searched all the web for the file "Voodoo_SEA_Livery.zip" or the like.
Unfortunately didn't find any.
Thanks anyway Henk.

Giorgio.


Search flightsim.com using search keyword "voodoo" ;



Name: rf-101c.zip (https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/fslib.php?do=copyright&fid=150622)
Size: 39,628,954 Date: 10-11-2010 Downloads: 430

https://www.flightsim.com/images/fscfiles/p/rf-101c.gif
FSX McDonnell RF-101C Voodoo Texture Sets. Here are four 2048 x 2048 texture sets for the Alphasim (https://www.fspilotshop.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=333&utm_source=flightsimcom&utm_medium=library&utm_campaign=sitelink) RF-101C Voodoo. Included are 56-0048 of the 45th TRS 'Polka Dots', 56-0227 of the 15th TRS 'Cotton Pickers', 56-0206 of the 17th TRS and 56-0048 in its final form with the Nevada ANG. Grateful thanks to Ed Wells for permission to use some of his artwork. By Dave Quincey.




ttfn

Pete

[sidoti]

Giorgio,

I think the third from the top is the one you are looking for:

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links_search.php?action=show&sort=d&beforeafter=1&desc=1&ents=1&keys=1&literal=1&user=falcon409&childcats=1&page=6

Cheers,
Huub

Finally I made it!!
Big thanks to everybody for the help!

Giorgio.

[DaveQ]

Been working on putting bump maps on the Voodoo recently. They look ok though the stretching on the upper fuselage decking make them look a bit rubbish just there. The metal skins have been tweaked to ensure the airbrakes line up with the rear fuselage panels. Some work remaining on the RF and A/C around the canopy.

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=55775&stc=1

Also assigned the external tanks to 'external1' in the aircraft.cfg file so setting it to 0 in the FSX fuel menu removes them.

DaveQ

[IFlySWA]

She looks great Dave. :encouragement:

Brian

[MrZippy]

Definitely love flying this bird...handles way better than most military fighters!:applause:

http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2017/11/17/Voodoo.jpg (http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/image/GIBd)