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  • Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.

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Pasped Skylark by Lionheart Creations, Released!

Lionheart said:
Thanks Bill for that info.


Nice paint scheme Ed! Love it!

:ernae:



I was doodling myself, sniffing paint fumes on a Sunday afternoon.

Yellow Breitling model. Black leather seat (was turqoize like an old Chevy, but didnt look right with a yellow exterior). Black leather canopy cover. Not quite finished.
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That Breitling job is the cat's ***, Bill. It's absolutely perfect for an old lady like this one!
 
Bill you have really outdone yourself with this beauty. I really enjoy flying this in Full Terrain's PNW...and by the way HUGE KUDOs to our PNW devs who worked on this project! It just makes FSX come alive!!!
 
An awesome looking plane.

Just one query..if the HD textures I am buying bring my PC to its knees(they shouldnt, it runs the A2A & Realflight stuff OK, but you never know how PCs will react to any particular plane!) do you have to repay for the standard textures?

Of course Ive already bought it now anyway :)
 
Kowalski65 said:
An awesome looking plane.

Just one query..if the HD textures I am buying bring my PC to its knees(they shouldnt, it runs the A2A & Realflight stuff OK, but you never know how PCs will react to any particular plane!) do you have to repay for the standard textures?

Of course Ive already bought it now anyway :)
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Same question here; I have purchased the HD textures but would like to try the standard set of textures.
Thanks
 
Hey guys,

Concerning retrofitting standard textures, that is totally possible. It was in my 'master plan' concerning this, being able to change out the textures to lite or heavy. I wanted a delivery system though that would enable people to simply download 'one time' the entire package and the version that they want. Supplying texture pack versions after purchase is no big deal.

I'll put them online later today.

The only thing that is really high rez on the HD version texture pack is 'double size'. They are not 32Bit, just regular DXT5. I found that 32bit really hits computers hard while double size DXT5 runs like a 1024 texture. But having nearly the entire plane in 2048 will pull down slower computers.


Some great screenshots!


Bill
 
I have the Texture Swap-Out kits online and ready for those that would like to change out their textures for the opposite versions.

Download links are here;
http://lionheartworld.net/ps/PS_High_Rez_Textures_Package.zip
http://lionheartworld.net/ps/PS_Low_Rez_Textures_Package.zip

If you have the HD, get the Low Rez. If you have the regular pack, get the High Rez kit. Just drop them in and let the overwrite the textures. The 'smart' thing to do is to create a backup folder in the Skylark aircraft folder and drop the original textures in there and 'then' install the new swap-out kit.


Bill
 
Anyone else unable to see the switch for the tie-downs and chocke? I can only see the battery switch and starter button. I hovered the mouse around in case the click spot was available even if the switch wasn't visible but no luck.

Other than that little issue, this airplane is sensational. Enjoyed and nice flight tonight and a nice smooth landing.

Jim
 
Here's a quirky undocumented feature.

Fly and then land with the canopy pushed back to experience the open air fun. Then do a replay--the replay shows the canopy covering the cockpit. After the replay, the canopy remains closed. Lack of fresh air for the poor pilot.

No problem at all. Just odd.

Commendable imagination on your part! A true delight for all...
 
JimC1702 said:
Anyone else unable to see the switch for the tie-downs and chocke? I can only see the battery switch and starter button. I hovered the mouse around in case the click spot was available even if the switch wasn't visible but no luck.

Other than that little issue, this airplane is sensational. Enjoyed and nice flight tonight and a nice smooth landing.

Jim
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Hey Jim,

That was a huge issue. Moving forward and then looking down via Spacebar/Mouse enables you to see it and mouse click it. You cant click it if polygons are blocking you from it.

I tried installing a camera view for that (as well as the center switches) but the camera view wouldnt function for the Knee switch box. I had it in there, tried modifying it several ways, and it just wouldnt function.

But... The good news is, this afternoon, I was talking with Dwight, my gauge guru, and we are creating a popup of the box that will have the switches in plain view, and I am adding 3 more for a fictional auto pilot; AP On, HDG Lock, ALT Lock. It kind of makes the plane 'unclean' in its historic pureness, but the switches are half way covered and having the popup will enable you to see them perfect. Hopefully the update will be out by Wed. I also want to add a fuel selector popup.

I also need to finish up that Breightling paint scheme and upload it.


Bill
 
MM said:
Here's a quirky undocumented feature.

Fly and then land with the canopy pushed back to experience the open air fun. Then do a replay--the replay shows the canopy covering the cockpit. After the replay, the canopy remains closed. Lack of fresh air for the poor pilot.

No problem at all. Just odd.

Commendable imagination on your part! A true delight for all...
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Hey MM,

That is an odd one. Havent heard of that. Sounds like an FSX quirk as I used stock animation attach points for the canopy and doors. Maybe they had to hot wire certain animations (make doors closed on video saves). Good to know. Thanks for the heads up.


Bill
 
Hi,

Looking good, I dont normally go for low & slow as variable pitch and supp. oxy in my GA are my normal choice, but those curves and massive gear look jaw droppingly spectacular


It is almost as if it is the Hughes H-1 racer, but seats two and travels a hole lot further.

(Checking my worthless Zimbabwean oops... New Zealand $$ to check if I have enough dough...)
:applause::applause::applause:
 
Lionheart said:
I have the Texture Swap-Out kits online and ready for those that would like to change out their textures for the opposite versions.

Download links are here;
http://lionheartworld.net/ps/PS_High_Rez_Textures_Package.zip
http://lionheartworld.net/ps/PS_Low_Rez_Textures_Package.zip

If you have the HD, get the Low Rez. If you have the regular pack, get the High Rez kit. Just drop them in and let the overwrite the textures. The 'smart' thing to do is to create a backup folder in the Skylark aircraft folder and drop the original textures in there and 'then' install the new swap-out kit.


Bill
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Thanks for the additional textures!
Love this bird! :ernae:
 
I'd like to add my admiration for this beauty here too but i can't because i'm not allowed to go near it..... :frown:

I bought the HD version via Simmarket... payed for, downloaded, installed within minutes no questions asked. Tumbnails are there alright but clicking one only delivers this : "Visual model could not be displayed" , also a pop-up dialog that says "FBDS License Invalid" ...

Anybody else bought this beauty via Simmarket ?.....

Normally no problems at all with stuff i buy via Simmarket, if a license or reg. number is needed it will be displayed with the order info. Nothing like that with the Skylark order however...

During installation i was not asked for any license number neither ....

Why me, lord ??....

Any help highly appreciated ! I want my Skylark ! :crybaby:

cheers,
jan
 
Lionheart said:
Hey Jim,

That was a huge issue. Moving forward and then looking down via Spacebar/Mouse enables you to see it and mouse click it. You cant click it if polygons are blocking you from it.

I tried installing a camera view for that (as well as the center switches) but the camera view wouldnt function for the Knee switch box. I had it in there, tried modifying it several ways, and it just wouldnt function.

But... The good news is, this afternoon, I was talking with Dwight, my gauge guru, and we are creating a popup of the box that will have the switches in plain view, and I am adding 3 more for a fictional auto pilot; AP On, HDG Lock, ALT Lock. It kind of makes the plane 'unclean' in its historic pureness, but the switches are half way covered and having the popup will enable you to see them perfect. Hopefully the update will be out by Wed. I also want to add a fuel selector popup.

I also need to finish up that Breightling paint scheme and upload it.


Bill
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Thanks Bill, that's great news!

Jim
 
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