phrog_phixer
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Incredible work! 
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Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.
Arado-234 freeware?
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BorekS
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thanks guys 
togethert with Bravo/4 originally thought we will not spend too much time with the helijahs source for the final release, but when corrected and replaced some (a lot) of things it is getting better then we expected.
still, this version is not meant to be superperfect, dont await too much. however, to replace our VC with the FP one does not makes a sence anymore, or?
anyway, for our special effect makers there is already possible now to work on the RATO feature. this power rocket pods are standalone payload fuel tank items and the rocket emitter nodes are encoded into the external model wings. just as gecko wanted
togethert with Bravo/4 originally thought we will not spend too much time with the helijahs source for the final release, but when corrected and replaced some (a lot) of things it is getting better then we expected.
still, this version is not meant to be superperfect, dont await too much. however, to replace our VC with the FP one does not makes a sence anymore, or?
anyway, for our special effect makers there is already possible now to work on the RATO feature. this power rocket pods are standalone payload fuel tank items and the rocket emitter nodes are encoded into the external model wings. just as gecko wanted
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sixstrings5859
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Looks realistic. Fantastic work !!
phrog_phixer
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Thank you BorekS for your efforts to the CFS3 community; you have incredible talent!
BorekS
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thank you
well, with Bravo/4s excellent skins it is a pleasure to work on any airplane project
however I have to note the final visual result relating to texture materials may hugely differ from what you can see here at the images. for that you can say "thank you" mainly to the whole CFS3 editable file structure and to the Ankor Shader settings modularity. means user made configs.
for example, Ive increased brightness / contrast cca 75% of the original Bravo/4s specular map to get the shiny metal scratches and some kind of specularity on my PC rig, otherwise it would be a dark matt birdy
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as to the RATO special solution, the helihajs model overhaul conversion will be just ready for various attempts as mentioned. it doesnt matter when / if someone would start to play with it
btw, Ive noticed even IL-2 Arado 234 does not have rocket exhaust effect for their rocket pods, they acts as dropable tanks with parachute feature there.
well, with Bravo/4s excellent skins it is a pleasure to work on any airplane project
however I have to note the final visual result relating to texture materials may hugely differ from what you can see here at the images. for that you can say "thank you" mainly to the whole CFS3 editable file structure and to the Ankor Shader settings modularity. means user made configs.
for example, Ive increased brightness / contrast cca 75% of the original Bravo/4s specular map to get the shiny metal scratches and some kind of specularity on my PC rig, otherwise it would be a dark matt birdy
...
as to the RATO special solution, the helihajs model overhaul conversion will be just ready for various attempts as mentioned. it doesnt matter when / if someone would start to play with it
btw, Ive noticed even IL-2 Arado 234 does not have rocket exhaust effect for their rocket pods, they acts as dropable tanks with parachute feature there.
lgoncalv
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Amazing ! Much better than Firepower´s one. You are bringing this old software to a new age. A shame that nobody care s to bring the game to the commercial circuit once again. Some many old titles are being brought back with new digital versions DRM free... i´have my two discs still but many folks don´t.
mongoose
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sixstrings5859
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Thanks for the the link mongoose !! Your a hero in my book !! Hopefully this will help others. Maybe make a special post just for this if you can. Sure there will be those interested in it. Regards,Scott
BorekS
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well, the conversion of helijahs model is turning into bit deeper overhaul... I think I should keep such work for the own model rather, LOL!
anyway, Ive remodeled fuselage antene and some tail parts including the parachute items. it seems the pilot on picture like would like to say: hey, I really wanna fly it!
anyway, Ive remodeled fuselage antene and some tail parts including the parachute items. it seems the pilot on picture like would like to say: hey, I really wanna fly it!
So do I Borek, so do I....
I also got hold of Helijah's Ar234 Flightgear model, and was playing around with it (though not much progress!). What you've done with it without doubt makes this is by far the best looking and accurate Ar234 out there in sim world, just beautiful, well done!
Cheers
Shessi
I also got hold of Helijah's Ar234 Flightgear model, and was playing around with it (though not much progress!). What you've done with it without doubt makes this is by far the best looking and accurate Ar234 out there in sim world, just beautiful, well done!
Cheers
Shessi
BorekS
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oh, thank you guys for such nice words
still, as I mentioned, this project, resp. the helijahs conversion / model overhaul is not taken extremely ultraserious in all airplane add-on aspects, though Bravo/4 and me are trying to produce a decent Ar 234 CFS3 stuff.
what I did yesterday is a new .xdp virtual cockpit related logic guided by F4 and F6 key. now you can cycle by Pilot View, Close to Periscope View, Periscope Gunsight View and Periscope Backsight View. they are also key sorted so. now they are all "pilot_station" tagged, so you have a full airplane controll always, still each view is unique settings relating to padlock rotation limits. the periscope sights are almost sticky views, you cant move up/dn/l/r (too much)... its just not like in the FirePower version.
still, as I mentioned, this project, resp. the helijahs conversion / model overhaul is not taken extremely ultraserious in all airplane add-on aspects, though Bravo/4 and me are trying to produce a decent Ar 234 CFS3 stuff.
what I did yesterday is a new .xdp virtual cockpit related logic guided by F4 and F6 key. now you can cycle by Pilot View, Close to Periscope View, Periscope Gunsight View and Periscope Backsight View. they are also key sorted so. now they are all "pilot_station" tagged, so you have a full airplane controll always, still each view is unique settings relating to padlock rotation limits. the periscope sights are almost sticky views, you cant move up/dn/l/r (too much)... its just not like in the FirePower version.
