Alpha Saab Draken

[Blackbird686]

You know, for an older bird the Alphasim Draken still is a hoot to fly. Landing is a real challenge in this plane. I was just wondering if any of you armchair flyers out there still had this Alphasim model and knew of a better afterburner effect for her. I just need a little direction from someone who knows how to create such things. I have ALOT of Alphasim models and I could use an effect from one of those later jets if need be. I found some VC texture enhancements on the web for this plane, and some fictional British skins too. She looks really nice in RAF colours... , as well as Swedish, Danish, and Austrian variants. I thought of doing some fictional RAAF skins, but that's down the road. I even have me own private version that I like to hop around in.

BB686

 

[Sascha66]

Hi BB,

where'd you find the VC updates?

Regards,
Sascha

 

[dhazelgrove]

I must admit that I have the Bookmark version. It has a really impressive VC.

Available here

Dave

 

[Ferry_vO]

where'd you find the VC updates?

The new VC textures are included in the repaints by Pierre Lheureux.

 

[AndyG43]

You know, for an older bird the Alphasim Draken still is a hoot to fly. Landing is a real challenge in this plane. I was just wondering if any of you armchair flyers out there still had this Alphasim model and knew of a better afterburner effect for her. I just need a little direction from someone who knows how to create such things.
BB686

BB, sensible approach would be to install the Bookmark Draken Dave mentioned, and use that model's afterburner effect ...well, that's what I did anyway!!

 

[Blackbird686]

The new VC textures are included in the repaints by Pierre Lheureux.

Bingo! There is also a cockpit mod that comes with the civilian repaint version of the Austrian Draken by David Irons. The fictional RAF repaints for the Alpha Draken were done by Dave Quincey.

I have a few mods I did for the fictional RAF versions, one of which is a unique gold tinted cockpit glass. The Saab Draken probably never had the F-16 gold cockpit glass in real life but it looks good on my British versions.

I also have the Bookmark Draken and it is quite immersive. ALOT of detail and it's an amazing "by the book" flyer. Sometimes, I like to just jump in and go... so having both gives me a choice.

I never thought to try the AB Effect from the Bookmark Draken on my trusty Alpha Draken, but it works quite well. Thanks for the tip, Andy!

BB686

 

[Sascha66]

Thanks! Found it!