Chevrolet Suburban for P3Dv4

[Christian Bahr]

Hi!

I thought it would be time to introduce my current Chervrolet project.

First, a big thank you to Manfred Jahn and Rob Barendregt for the excellent support. Now the Chevrolet has built much more technology than I would have ever wished for. Starting with the driving dynamics and the automatic transmission from Rob, up to animation codes, WindshildRainEffect and functioning brake lights based on the LUA Script Code from Manfred. It's a lot of fun to learn from the two and get support!

What has happened so far ...

First, the simple things had to be introduced to the Chevrolet: animations of the doors etc as well as a driver:

The driver of the Chevrolet

The WindshildRainEffekt

Chevrolet in Metalic-Look

The Avatar Niels will be included in the Package

Some Examples of Clickspots in the virtual Cockpit


Features (so far)
- Full PBR Add-On
- Brake lights and Starter Button via LUA material scripting
- 3 inmates, female/male
- Inmates via P3Dv4 Fuel and Payload menu selectable
- Animated raindrops on glass surfaces (WindshildRainEffect)
- Raindrops visible in the internal and external model
- Headlamps with dynamic lights, taillights as FX effects
- Countless clickspots for countless animations
- 3 finishes, one with a metallic look
- Tinted windows

Special functions
- Virtual Cockpit Displays
Speedometer
Rev Counter
Fuel gauge
Voltmeter
Battery indicator
Oil pressure gauge
- Automatic transmission including reverse gear
- Customized ability to control the accelerator and brake pedals with joystick/yoke/rudder pedals
- Vehicle dynamics were programmed according to the manufacturer's performance data
- Squeaky tires with too fast cornering, heavy braking and acceleration
- Realistic Chevrolet Parking Brake (animated foot pedal)
- Animated accelerator and brake pedals
- Realistic sounds for windows, doors, wipers etc
- Drifting
- Horn

Animations incl. Clickspots
- 3-stage windscreen wiper front/rear
- Window lift for all windows
- Starter button
- Light switch for internal/external light
- Sun Visors
- Armrests
- Doors
- Tailgate
- Hood
- Driver
- Parking brake

Special feature
- Avatar Niels
- Animated fragrant tree

 

[blanston12]

Looks Great, the avatar is definitely a keeper.

 

[UnknownGuest12]

You know, have a 9 year old grandson who loves to play P3D to drive a car….the only one I found ia a BMW. Sure he will love yours...

 

[rcbarend]

Not sure who recorded the song, and I do know I'm biassed, but I can assure you : your grandson "Ain't seen nothing (simular) yet" … in a flightsimulator addon...

Cheers, Rob

 

[icycle]

Fascinating developments......

Could the song possibly be BTO's (Bachman Turner Overdrive) - classic "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet"?......

 

[rcbarend]

Fascinating developments......

Could the song possibly be BTO's (Bachman Turner Overdrive) - classic "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet"?......

YES....
That's the song I had in mind …..

Rob

 

[Postbaer61]

I'm hoping a little bit for "driving for christmas"

 

[Christian Bahr]

I'm hoping a little bit for "driving for christmas"

Hi Postbaer61.

Your hope will not be disappointed as the Chevrolet Suburban collaborative project is expected to be released next weekend. As far as Rob and Manfred's time permits, the FSX Version will be ready with luck. Hopefully both Versions FSX & P3Dv4 will be released at the same time

 

[Postbaer61]

Yippee, Honolulu here i come.
Thanks, Christian for this great news.
I'm looking forward !!

Ulrich

 

[rcbarend]

Yippee, Honolulu here i come.
Thanks, Christian for this great news.
I'm looking forward !!

Ulrich

Hi Ulrich,

Like Maryadi's MV22B addon you are familiar with, another example of a 'niche' addon to enjoy in flightsimming.
I'm sure you'll be thrilled when it's released …….

Cheers, Rob

 

[Postbaer61]

"I'm sure you'll be thrilled when it's released ……."

Hi Rob,

I'm pretty sure about it. If three such great experts
had their hands on it . . .

Cheers
Ulrich

 

[Christian Bahr]

Hi!

Maybe it actually works that the P3Dv4 version and the FSX version are released at the same time. Anyway, creating the FSX version seems less complicated than initially thought

 

[Christian Bahr]

That is the thing!

After more than 6 weeks of development, both the FSX version and the P3Dv4.5 version can be downloaded. A very special thank you to the two developers involved, Manfred and Rob! The download is free and barrier-free.


Download: Chevrolet Suburban FSXP3D

Features
- Full PBR development
- Brake lights via LUA material scripting
- Front and rear headlights
- 3 inmates, female/male
- Passengers selectable via P3Dv4 Fuel and Payload menu
- Animated raindrops on glass surfaces (WindshildRainEffect)
- Raindrops visible in the internal and external model
- Front headlights with dynamic lights, taillights as FX effects
- Countless click spots for countless animations
- 4 paint finishes, two with a metallic look
- Tinted windows

Special functions
- Virtual cockpit displays
Speedometer
Rev Counter
Fuel Gauge
Coolant Indicator
Battery Indicator
Oil Pressure Gauge
Gear Indicator
- The speedmeter can be clicked to change speed unit between mph and km/h
- The number plates can be changed with a click of the mouse (Germany/USA)
- Automatic transmission including reverse gear
- In Manual transmission mode, the car can be driven with manual gear selection (Reverse, Neutral, 6 Forward gears).
- User-defined possibility to control the accelerator and brake pedals with joystick/yoke/rudder pedals
- Driving dynamics were programmed according to the manufacturer's performance data
- Squeaky tires with strong acceleration or braking
- Realistic Chevrolet parking brake (animated foot pedal)
- Animated gas and brake pedals
- Realistic sounds for doors, wipers etc
- drift
- Horn

Animations including click spots
- 3-way wipers front/rear
- Window lifters for all windows
- Starter start button
- Light switch, internal/external lights
- Sun Visors
- Armrests
- Doors
- Tailgate
- Bonnet
- Driver
- Parking brake

Special feature
- Avatar Niels
- Animated scent tree

For a quick start in the control of the Chevrolet, a quick guide is included, which you can find in the Doc folder.

Screenshots ...

Pictures from the FSX version follow:

Exterior model

With passengers on board

Interior model - virtuel cockpit view

The following are pictures from the P3Dv4.5 version:

At Night

Exterior Model

PBR reflections and light reflections

 

[stovall]

Great work Christian. Thanks for a fantastic addition to our hobby. Just finished the download. Off to drive around Redding, California.

 

[Christian Bahr]

Great work Christian. Thanks for a fantastic addition to our hobby. Just finished the download. Off to drive around Redding, California.

Well, I hope you enjoy your trips

 

[triflyman]

Thank you...thank you...thank you. This is fantastic. Just took it for a quick spin around the airport and what fun. Great sounds and drives like it should.

When I go to a new airport I usually drive around it, and sometimes the city (I figure with all I've paid to Orbx and others I want my monies worth), using the BMW...this is much superior. Can't wait to do more.

Again thank you.

Garry

 

[Christian Bahr]

You're welcome, the fun was on our side when we developed the Chevy
Have a good trip ... hehehe

 

[DonMuskopf]

Thank you for this excellent addon. I'm using it in P3Dv4.5. It's the best ground vehicle that I have used since I've been flight siming. Traveling on the ground adds a whole new perspective. I'm now putting my Orbx HD Buildings to another good use, lol.

Merry Christmas

 

[Brytskiva]

Thank´s for that nice Car , really nice !! ​

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[UnknownGuest12]

Thanks for a great work. My youngest grandson will love it! He loves to drive, not to fly.
Drove a while around Lisbon and have a little problema, try and error, with transmission selector. Have to stop engine to start, select transmission, start engine, moving. My car has manual shifts only... Using a Thustmaster T16000M and wondering if it will be possible to control rpm with Throttle button and brake with Fire.
These are the ones he uses to drive a BMW I think…
Once again, many, many thanks for beautiffull done add-on. Regards