This is a collection of modifications to turn Shessi's Catalina mkI into a Catalina as used by the Dutch MLD in the East Indies during the first few month's of the Pacific War. It uses the Catalina_mkI model file, all I've done is to rename this file to avoid problems in the sim should both aircraft be present at the same time. I've decided to upload as a complete aircraft to simplify the installation into the sim.
I've reduced the model shine for camoflage paints.
I've made the 2D panel bitmap WIN 7+ safe. The MLD Cats used metric instruments, so I've adapted the gauges to suit. I developed more appropriate payload options in the DP file, see the ordnance notes for which weapon packs were used.
A new airfile was developed, & optimised for AI & combat performance. The static CG was raised to ensure reliable on water starts.
The textures supplied are:
Y-70 In the delivery scheme, circa late NOV '41. Y-70 was on it's delivery flight, mid-way between Honolulu & Wake when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbour. It spent most of it's life ferrying VIPs across the Pacific, & was destroyed in the IJNAF attack on Broome Lake, 3rd March 1942.
Y-58 As war operations started, the crews quickly painted over the rudder & upper wing triangles. I've depicted Y-58 in such a scheme, typical of DEC '41. Y-58 was lost 11-JAN-42 whilst attacking a Japanese invasion fleet in transit to Kema, Celebes/Sulawesei.
Y-63 As the war progressed, most surviving aircraft further reduced the size of the fuselage triangles in an effort to further reduce their visibility. I've depicted Y-63 as such, typical of FEB '42. Y-63 was lost 27-FEB-42 whilst on patrol.
Y-67 The markings changed in late FEB '42, replacing the orange triangles with rectangular dutch flags. Y-67 is depicted in this scheme, how she would have looked when destroyed during the IJNAF attack on Broome Lake, 3rd March 1942.
To install, unzip the download to a temporary location & move/ copy files to the matching folder names inside your chosen CFS 2 install.
Thanks to
Shessi for his undoubted skill in bringing us a wide variety of aircraft for use in this old sim.
Alphasim for the original aircraft, developed originally for FS2004.
Allen for his DOSmdlc_2, making shine & mdl size changes possible in WIN7+
Arno Gerretsen for ModelconverterX, such a clever & versatile tool
Kelticheart for his prop bitmaps & exhaust effects.
This is freeware and subject to the usual conditions
FSX/P3Dv4,v5 Bell P63 Kingcobra
When the United States entered World War II, the Bell P-39 was its primary fighter plane. The Kingcobra was designed to address the shortcomings of the P-39 Airacobra, it was a fast airplane . its performance approaching that of the P-51 , but since the P-51 and P-47 were in full production, about 2,400 of the 3,303 P-63s produced were sent to the Soviet Union under the Lend-Lease act. France used some in Indo-China after the end of World War II. The U.S. used it as a test plane and, in a unique version, as live gunnery target training for bomber crews. Native FSX/P3D mdls, 3 variants, by A.F.Scrub.
This is a collection of NL bomb models, compiled as weapon bgls, so they can be added via the aircraft dp. They are based largely on photos, with overall dimensions extrapolated from other nation's weapons such as Poland, which also developed bombs from the German PuW type.
They are multiLOD, & each model centre is the pylon hang point, same as Allens & DBolts weapons. This should allow for some consolidation of aircraft mounts, helping with CFS 2's 24 Hardpoint limit.
WEP_NL_50kgVMNo2_UT 50kg MLD bomb, I guess used as a dual purpose Anti-Submarine/ GP weapon.
WEP_NL_100kgVMNo2_UT 100kg MLD bomb, basically a scaled-up 50kg weapon.
WEP_NL_200kgVMNo2_UT 200kg MLD bomb. No photo evidence for this weapon, but it is listed on the Do24K loading table. Again, I just scaled up the 50kg weapon some more.
WEP_NL_300kg_UT Mentioned as being used by USAAF B-17s during the struggle for Java. Thanks to some Photo evidence via SOH member Huub Vink I was able to extrapolate how this PuW influenced design would look like in the sim.
To install, unzip the download to a temporary location & move/ copy files to the matching folder names inside your chosen CFS 2 install.
Thanks to
Huub Vink for searching & finding a photo of the eliusive Dutch 300kg bomb.
Shessi for helping find some photo evidence of the MLDs VMNo2 series of bombs.
Allen for his Making Exploding Objects using FS2002 Tools & Tutorial
Arno Gerretsen for ModelconverterX & FXeditor, such clever & versatile tools
This is freeware and subject to the usual conditions
This is a collection of US aerial mine models, compiled as weapon bgls, so they can be added via the aircraft dp. Alphasim, Groundcrew & Baldy have all modelled air-droppable mine weapons before, but I was able to acess some more detailed information regarding overall weights & dimensions. I put these together with a variety of photographic sources to arrive at a range of weapons that hopefully gives an impression of how this weapon type was developed through ww2.
They are multiLOD, & each model centre is the pylon hang point, same as Allens & DBolts weapons. This should allow for some consolidation of aircraft mounts, helping with CFS 2's 24 Hardpoint limit.
wep_US_mk13_mine_UT A small aircraft mine, this was designed to use 1000lb bomb release gear, & could be used as a normal bomb instead. Total weight 1118lbs.
wep_US_mk25_mine_UT The standard large aircraft mine. Total weight 2000lbs.
wep_US_mk24_FIDO_UT Not strictly a mine at all, but the world's first acoustic homing ASW torpedo. Introduced into service in March 1943. Drop limits were: maximum drop altitude 200-300ft, aircraft speed <142mph (120kts). Unfortunately, this will behave like the other normal torpedoes & run in a straight line...
CFS 2 does not model depthcharges or aerial mines, so all are configured as Type 1 bombs, to give the smallest splash on impact.
To install, unzip the download to a temporary location & move/ copy files to the matching folder names inside your chosen CFS 2 install.
Thanks to
Allen for his Making Exploding Objects using FS2002 Tools & Tutorial
Arno Gerretsen for ModelconverterX & FXeditor, such clever & versatile tools
This is freeware and subject to the usual conditions
This is a collection of GB aerial mine models, compiled as weapon bgls, so they can be added via the aircraft dp. Alphasim, Groundcrew & Baldy have all modelled air-droppable mine weapons before, but I was able to acess some more detailed information regarding overall weights & dimensions. I put these together with a variety of photographic sources to arrive at a range of weapons that hopefully gives an impression of how this weapon type was developed through ww2.
They are multiLOD, & each model centre is the pylon hang point, same as Allens & DBolts weapons. This should allow for some consolidation of aircraft mounts, helping with CFS 2's 24 Hardpoint limit.
wep_GB_mkI_mine_UT First deployed during the summer of 1940. Designed to fit into the mkXII torpedo release gear. At first it was not parachute retarded & required the aircrew to fly very low & slow, hence it's use by FAA Swordfish aircraft. Total weight was c.1500lbs.
wep_GB_mkV_mine_UT A slightly smaller mine, introduced in 1941. Deployed with a drogue parachute which allowed dropping from higher altitude & faster speeds. By June 1943 RAF Bomber Command were dropping their mines from 6000ft altitude, safely beyond light flak gun range. This mk was found to be more effective in shallow water, & would be used to mine major rivers & canal channels. Total weight 1080lbs.
wep_GB_mkVI_mine_UT A replacement for the mkI with more arming options, this became common by early 1944. By this time RAF BC were dropping from 15000ft, & were using H2S for targetting. Total weight 1500lbs.
wep_GB_mkIX_mine_UT The late war mine with more arming options, this became common through 1944. By this time RAF BC were dropping from 15000ft, & were using H2S for targetting. Total weight 1775lbs.
Early waraunch limits were <1500ft altitude & <200mph (170kts).
CFS 2 does not model depthcharges or aerial mines, so all are configured as Type 1 bombs, to give the smallest splash on impact.
To install, unzip the download to a temporary location & move/ copy files to the matching folder names inside your chosen CFS 2 install.
Thanks to
Allen for his Making Exploding Objects using FS2002 Tools & Tutorial
Arno Gerretsen for ModelconverterX & FXeditor, such clever & versatile tools
This is freeware and subject to the usual conditions
This is a collection of US Depthbomb models, compiled as weapon bgls, so they can be added via the aircraft dp.
These US Navy weapons are missing from CFS 2. Anecdotal accounts of US PBY & P4Y1 missions often mention 300lb & 600lb bombs as payloads - they are referring to aircraft depthbombs (analagous with GB aerial depthcharges). They are multiLOD, & each model centre is the pylon hang point, same as Allens & DBolts weapons. This should allow for some consolidation of aircraft mounts, helping with CFS 2's 24 Hardpoint limit.
wep_US_mk17DC_UT 325lb depthbomb, deployed during March/April 1942.
wep_US_mk29DC_UT 650lb depthbomb, deployed circa May 1942.
Both these weapons were round-nosed, & combat experience suggested they could richochet on impact.
wep_US_mk37DC_UT 650lb depthbomb, basically a mk29 with a new tail. As with the GB 450lb DC, operational feedback suggested more lighter weight bombs were better, so the 650lb weapons were gradually phased out during 1943.
wep_US_mk41DC_UT 325lb depthbomb, basically a flat-nosed mk17. Replaced the earlier weapons through 1943.
CFS 2 does not model depthcharges or aerial mines, so all are configured as Type 1 bombs, to give the smallest splash on impact.
To install, unzip the download to a temporary location & move/ copy files to the matching folder names inside your chosen CFS 2 install.
Thanks to
Allen for his Making Exploding Objects using FS2002 Tools & Tutorial
Arno Gerretsen for ModelconverterX & FXeditor, such clever & versatile tools
This is freeware and subject to the usual conditions
This is a collection of GB Depthcharge models, compiled as weapon bgls, so they can be added via the aircraft dp.
Shessi has already modelled both these weapons, but I came across some data that made some more detailed modelling possible. They are multiLOD, & each model centre is the pylon hang point, same as Allens & DBolts weapons. This should allow for some consolidation of aircraft mounts, helping with CFS 2's 24 Hardpoint limit.
WEP_GB_mkVII450lbDC_UT First deployed during the early part of 1941. The round nose could lead to richochet on impact. Operational experience favoured more lighter weight weapons, & this DC was slowly replaced by the lighter 250lb DC.
WEP_GB_mkVIII250lbDC_UT Developed during 1941 & supplanted then superceded the 450lb DC during the course of 1942.
Launch limits were <500ft altitude & <173mph (150kts). CFS 2 does not model depthcharges or aerial mines, so both are configured as Type 1 bombs, to give the smallest splash on impact.
To install, unzip the download to a temporary location & move/ copy files to the matching folder names inside your chosen CFS 2 install.
Thanks to
Allen for his Making Exploding Objects using FS2002 Tools & Tutorial
Arno Gerretsen for ModelconverterX & FXeditor, such clever & versatile tools
This is freeware and subject to the usual conditions
The worldmap filters mod permanently activates Navaids and RNAV Fixes (Waypoints) on the World Map screen for your convenience while creating flight plans.
The WorldmapFilters.xml file can of course be edited with Notepad or the freeware Notepad++, and you can activate or de-activate other features as required.
This is a conversion of the Dave Molyneaux Airspeed Envoy Mk3 to P3D native format.
Dave created some wonderful models of examples of British aviation from the 30s to 50s (aircraft that I particularly like) for FS9 and he has graciously allowed me to release conversions of these models to P3D.
This model has been tested in P3D v4.5. The exterior and interior models as well as the gauge CAB file have been updated to P3D standards.
This is a conversion of the Dave Molyneaux Avro Avian to P3D native format.
Dave created some wonderful models of examples of British aviation from the 30s to 50s (aircraft that I particularly like) for FS9 and he has graciously allowed me to release conversions of these models to FSX and P3D.
This model has been tested in P3D v4.5. The exterior and interior models have been updated to P3D standards.
This is a conversion of the Dave Molyneaux Taylorcraft Plus C to P3D native format.
Dave created some wonderful models of examples of British aviation from the 30s to 50s (aircraft that I particularly like) for FS9 and he has graciously allowed me to release conversions of these models to FSX and P3D.
This model has been tested in P3D v4.5. The exterior and interior models have been updated to P3D standards.
The windows are now controlled by the Exit 2 and Exit 3 commands.
This is a conversion of the Dave Molyneaux Airspeed Envoy Mk2 to P3D native format.
Dave created some wonderful models of examples of British aviation from the 30s to 50s (aircraft that I particularly like) for FS9 and he has graciously allowed me to release conversions of these models to FSX and P3D.
This model has been tested in P3D v4.5. The exterior and interior models have been updated to P3D standards.
A couple of minor issues were identified with the FSX conversion of the Auster Arrow when it was used in P3D V5. This is a P3D V4 native re-compilation of the model to address these issues. Tested in P3D V4.5 and V5.2
The Siemens-Schuckert Werks (SSW) D.III was designed as a fast-climbing interceptor and was to make use of the new 11 cylinder Siemens-Halske 160hp counter-rotary engine. This engine featured a propeller and cylinders rotating opposite to the crankcase, allowing a slower propeller speed for the same power and the elimination of torque, among other things. Initial tests of the Sh.III engine in the SSW D.IIb saw a remarkable (for the time) climb of 7000m in 35 minutes, and the decision was made to design a new interceptor around it.
Approximately 41 SSW D.IIIs were delivered to frontline units between April and May, 1918. Most aircraft were supplied to Jagdgeschwader II, whose pilots were enthusiastic about the new aircraft's handling and rate of climb. however after 7 to 10 hours the Siemens-Halske engines began having problems with overheating and piston seizures. The airplanes were returned to the factory for upgrading. They were retrofitted with modified engines, cutaway cowlings, shorter wings, new design ailerons and rudder.
They were returned to service in late July 1918 along with a further 30 newly manufactured D.IIIs incorporating the design changes. They were issued to home defense Kest Squadrons this time, because their fast climb capability made them ideal to intercept incoming Allied high altitude bombing raids.
The model, textures. panel and air files are by Captain Kurt. The pilot figures were developed from Wolfi's freeware Japanese pilot .fsc source file. The prop spinning texture is by Kelticheart.
Gauges are by Martin Klein with texture change outs by Captain Kurt
This is a conversion of the Dave Molyneaux Gloster Gladiator to P3D native format.
Dave created some wonderful models of examples of British aviation from the 30s to 50s (aircraft that I particularly like) for FS9 and he has graciously allowed me to release conversions of these models to P3D.
This model has been tested in P3D v4.5. The exterior and interior models as well as the gauge CAB file have been updated to P3D standards.
This is a conversion of the Dave Molyneaux DH 83 Fox Moth to FSX native format.
Dave created some wonderful models of examples of British aviation from the 30s to 50s (aircraft that I particularly like) for FS9 and he has graciously allowed me to release conversions of these models to FSX and P3D.
This model has been tested in FSX and P3D v4.5. The exterior and interior models as well as the gauge CAB file have been updated to FSX standards.
This is a conversion of the Dave Molyneaux Airspeed Courier to FSX native format.
Dave created some wonderful models of examples of British aviation from the 30s to 50s (aircraft that I particularly like) for FS9 and he has graciously allowed me to release conversions of these models to FSX and P3D.
This model has been tested in FSX and P3D v4.5. The exterior and interior models as well as the gauge CAB file have been updated to FSX standards.
This is a conversion of the Dave Molyneaux DH 84 Dragon to P3D native format.
Dave created some wonderful models of examples of British aviation from the 30s to 50s (aircraft that I particularly like) for FS9 and he has graciously allowed me to release conversions of these models to FSX and P3D.
This model has been tested in P3D v4.5. The exterior and interior models as well as the gauge CAB file have been updated to P3D standards.
The B&V P.185 was Blohm & Voss proposed replacement for the long-obsolete Junkers Ju-87 Stuka dive-bomber. Designed in 1943, the project would have a similar inverted gull wing as its predecessor. The BV.P.185 was distinguished by its unusually high tailplane and oddly positioned tail fins. The two crew plane was to be powered by two conventional nine cylinders BMW 323 Bramo Fafnir or fourteen BMW 801 engines. Landing gears were to be housed within the over-large engine nacelles and in the plane's tail. Two MG 151 20mm cannons, operated by the pilot, were situated in the nose to provide offensive fire. Another crew member in the tail would command two remote MG 131 13mm machine guns. A belly pod was considered for a 75mm or 2 MK 103 37mm cannons. The proposed maximum load was three 500kg bombs (or one 1,800kg bomb in overload condition) under the fuselage. Erwin Welker package provides aircraft in five variants and four paint schemes: A) Dive bomber; B) Tank killer with two 37 mm cannons; C) Tank killer with 75 mm cannon; D) Night fighter with an additional twin MG131 gun turret; E) Maritime attack variant.
Original FS 2004: Erwin Welker CFS2 Conversion (model, DP and airfiles): Peperez Weapons: Allen and Ground Crew
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Shessi Catalina mkI MLD revision UT
