Dain, I never could fully understand what the differences between the packages is. My guess would be paints. They all come with the -3,-4 and both Martlet versions. I have the complete package, which comes with 2 different models of each type. One with tanks, one without. Not sure if that is part of the difference or not. Hopefully someone that bought one of the smaller packages can say if theirs came with both model options.
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Just Flight's Wildcat
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gradyhappyg
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Working on toning down the shine on the VS Gobbler next.
Funny but it's to the point where I spend more time fiddling than flying.
Working on toning down the shine on the VS Gobbler next.
Funny but it's to the point where I spend more time fiddling than flying.
jankees
SOH-CM-2025
sounds somewhat familiar....but you're doing a great job!
gradyhappyg
Charter Member
Thanks coming from one of the best in the business and who's repints I have enjoyed for years thats a super compliment.(patting self on back)
Well, I got in before the sale ended and got the complete package. Had a little trouble on first install as the plane wouldn't show in the free flight screen in FSX. I uninstalled and re-installed and everything seems to be fine now, weird. I noticed also there is a service pack available on the Just Flight site. I got it but not sure if it's necessary now, anyone know? Also got the repaints from the SOH Warbirds library by RobH. Are these the "de-shined" ? Only flown it for a short time but it feels and sounds real nice.
Thanks,
Steve
Thanks,
Steve
Steve, my paints do not de-shine. I wish they did, I know I sure tried. The shine is built on the model and you have to de-shine the model yourself using a program named MDLMatXX found on this website http://www.mnwright.btinternet.co.uk/index.htm. Read post #17 in this thread on how to find the program. Once you get it going, read post #5 on how to use it. I'm not the best at tutorials, so if it doesn't make any sense, let me know and I could maybe put up some pictures to make it easier:mixedsmi:
modelr
SOH-CM-2025
I'm in the site right now 9:30PM Central time, and it's still on.
For those wondering about the paints, the big pack is pack A & B combined. Pack C has all different paints. Any of the four packs will get you all 4 of the aircraft models, with both tank and no tank versions. (Just downloaded and installed the pack C package.
I've had the main (big) pack for awhile, haven't flown it, yet. Will try some of the texture tricks listed here.
Gave it a go but must be doin' something wrong as I see no diifference after modifying the MDL file. Does it matter what is chosen in the "property to display" and "Texture assignment" drop down boxes?
Thanks
Steve
Skyhawk_310R
Charter Member
For what it may be worth, and realizing it may well be too late to be helpful, one trend I see is modeling the prop to look like it does when its motion is captured on video tape. The video RPM is so slow compared to the actual RPM of the prop that it produces an optical illusion. In truth, when a prop revolves at around 1,000 to 5,000 RPM's to the naked eye it becomes an almost perfectly blended blur. Only at night with the stobe light reflecting off the prop can you replicate what the video camera does. Also, if the sun is hitting the blades at the optimal angle you can get a tight specular line that strobes rapidly in the same spot. Other than that, it is a faint blur.
Anyway, if this is not helpful, then please disregard.
With respect to the paint, it looks really nice, and in truth you can actually have both the "shiny" version of your paint and the "duller" version. It really depends upon how much time the salt air has had to oxidize the paint. When they came out of the factory, even that flat paint shined like your efforts show. Put them on a carrier for a month and suddenly the salt air combined with the oil mixing with the exhaust carbon plus the dirt (especially on those coral strips) and flat and dull was no longer an option! LOL!!
Anyway, beautiful paint! I adore those early war stripped rudders and circle stars with the red interior!
Ken
Anyway, if this is not helpful, then please disregard.
With respect to the paint, it looks really nice, and in truth you can actually have both the "shiny" version of your paint and the "duller" version. It really depends upon how much time the salt air has had to oxidize the paint. When they came out of the factory, even that flat paint shined like your efforts show. Put them on a carrier for a month and suddenly the salt air combined with the oil mixing with the exhaust carbon plus the dirt (especially on those coral strips) and flat and dull was no longer an option! LOL!!
Anyway, beautiful paint! I adore those early war stripped rudders and circle stars with the red interior!
Ken
I am not quite satisfied with the prop blur on this (and some of my other WWII Warbirds). Have been experimenting using some other more faint textures, e.g. the SOH Tigercat most recent version is very subtle. However, despite adding this to the main texture or repaint folder of the Wildcat, there doesn't seem to be any change from the default, even when it is disabled, which is odd.