50% off FSX native Glowingheat SR-71 and B-58 Hustler

That's an offer I can't refuse, as they say in "The Godfather". I just grabbed the B-58 for $13.34, thanks to the GlowingHeat and PC Aviator holiday discounts plus an additional 10% "C'mon back and buy something" email discount from PC Aviator. Cheaper than the Lindberg plastic kit and I don't have to mess with paint and decals. :biggrin-new:
 
Picked em both up as well. Great pair.... now if only we could incorporate TAC Pack into the B-58.....kidding. Great looking birds.
 
I flew the B-58 early this morning without consulting the manual, hehe. Everything was fine up at 35K but things went south quick when I attempted to land. Now I guess I'll read the manual. :biggrin-new: The plane is a real blowtorch but I like it.
 
Indeed. On both these models, fuel state/MLW is not merely helpful - but critical, to safe, smooth landings.

To be honest, the VC on the latest GH B-58 model was a bit of a letdown for the full pop price, in my view - but at this price, it'd be a steal. Was enhanced by the cockpit textures found here too, to say nothing of both DaveQ and Rick's awesome addon textures.

The SR-71, with the B model, is also a great value at this price. I bought both at full price, and heartily recommend them to connoisseurs of the these two lovely ladies. Reading the manual will prevent much frustration - don't be in a rush ...

Thanks GH!

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Hee hee!! Landed her (crash detection "on") smoothly first attempt at Loring AFB - just need to keep the nose and revs high (a little over 200 knts) and the fuel less than 50%. She is a blow torch.
 
I've been meaning to revisit the VC and the B-58 in general since learning some new techniques which would serve the aircraft well. I have a new specular map that I've been playing around with to give the skin a more realistic appearance. One thing im not familiar with and wouldn't mind some help with is bump mapping...I really want to give the wings especially a little more "waviness" from low aspect viewing angles.
 
000rick000 said:
I've been meaning to revisit the VC and the B-58 in general since learning some new techniques which would serve the aircraft well. I have a new specular map that I've been playing around with to give the skin a more realistic appearance. One thing im not familiar with and wouldn't mind some help with is bump mapping...I really want to give the wings especially a little more "waviness" from low aspect viewing angles.
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Hi Rick. I had a senior moment further up the page.
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000rick000 said:
I've been meaning to revisit the VC and the B-58 in general since learning some new techniques which would serve the aircraft well. I have a new specular map that I've been playing around with to give the skin a more realistic appearance. One thing im not familiar with and wouldn't mind some help with is bump mapping...I really want to give the wings especially a little more "waviness" from low aspect viewing angles.
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If my memory serves, I used Gimp to create the bump mapping normal maps etc
 
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