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DoughBree L-39C (FSX)

Bjoern said:
YIKES! Tried to consolidate as many layers as possible...?

(GIMP is much better at compressing image files. Can turn a 400 MB .psd into a ~20 MB .xcf.



The -C has provisions two hardpoints. Adding these with drop tanks attached to them is somewhere on the "To Do" list.
Another idea is turning the model into the -V target tug, but that requires a bit more work.

There's not really a chance for a -ZA or -ZO. Next to having to model a whole range of weapons, I'd also have to deal with the gunsight, stores management and the TacPack crowd that would inevitably come whining about if and when there will be support for it.
Besides, there already is a -ZA, courtesy of Hadi Tahir. It even comes with a working rear cockpit!

Currently doing a bit more tweaking.
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I've stuck with psp for decades....only even using PS when I hit the 32bit mem limit in psp [PS handles it better].

I'll look into recompiling the file...and consolidating layers....should get it down a bit [wasn't too bad with Piglet's A12A kit I made - and that was 4096 res].

Meanwhile I'll rework one of the standard paints...see what people think.

Kinda agree re the 'tacpack crowd' ...though I just like the visuals/complexity, not their 'dropping'...;)

I have Hadi Tahir's [naturally] but so far I have my head around this one's paint....would have to start over/from scratch with his...;)

Here's the SEA as if it might have been in SEA...;)

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405 KIAS GS at ISA and 16500 ft, as advertised on Wikipedia. (With 17.5% fuel.)



Jafo said:
Kinda agree re the 'tacpack crowd' ...though I just like the visuals/complexity, not their 'dropping'...;)
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Drop tanks are also complex! *Ahem*

The fictituous SEA stuff has fairly funny implications. As if there had been a rush for cheap solidarity products from Czechoslovakia after 1968...and then another rush for getting rid of them as quickly as possible over SEA.
 
Here's a mostly-done rework into 2048 with painted shadows removed....and details sharper...just need to source the Russian slogans and other specifics...;)

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Bjoern said:
Alrighty, here it is.

- Autopilot
- Drag and fuel flow: -20something%, control surface effectiveness +25%
- Tooltip for the gauge glass
- Time to failure for engine now 33.5 hours


Link, as usual:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6K_xiE2GqmMNElNWHpEOTE1UE0/view?usp=sharing
****!
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I'm sure that RTFM means read the FULL manual right? :adoration:

Now, I have a suggestion, after you do your wizzardy and change this, that, and the other, why not just make patches and zip just those files that were changed?
I have a feeling that your complete re-do's involve just a few files like maybe, I dunno.....the air file or the FULL
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manual....

The Pro Dev's even make patches. Now if there were appreciable differences in each and every complete issuance, then yes, I could see the logic.
If I wanted to repair a minor nail hole in a wall, I would use spackling paste and "Patch" the tiny nail hole rather then buy another piece of sheet rock. Make sense? :untroubled:

Just my perception of it all.

I really do appreciate your hard work in your endeavors and your updates. Thank you sir for all that you do.
 
I think the idea is to keep it all together...so people can have a fully functioning 'set' rather than mix and match and maybe break something.
OK, so I'm being selective with what I'm adding to my install...at the moment as all I'm interested in is the model file and how it 'paints'....;)

I prefer Bjoern's method of chucking it all together each time...so nothing's missing....;)
 
Jafo said:
I think the idea is to keep it all together...so people can have a fully functioning 'set' rather than mix and match and maybe break something.
OK, so I'm being selective with what I'm adding to my install...at the moment as all I'm interested in is the model file and how it 'paints'....;)

I prefer Bjoern's method of chucking it all together each time...so nothing's missing....;)
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Well.... you may have something there. So, every time I d/l a complete unabridged version, I just override the previous one, except you know what, I add a date to the zip title file
so as to keep the progression in check.
 
gray eagle said:
I'm sure that RTFM means read the FULL manual right? :adoration:
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In that case, the abbreviation should be "RTFFM". The second "F" is important, because of emphasis!

Changes from the previous version are marked in the manual.

Now, I have a suggestion, after you do your wizzardy and change this, that, and the other, why not just make patches and zip just those files that were changed?
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No can't do. I want to avoid a file slipping past the radar and then having to issue hotfixes for updates, which confuses matters any further.
Besides, I'd have to write specific install instructions for every update. And seeing how even the three-step installation of the main package can go wrong...

The Pro Dev's even make patches. Now if there were appreciable differences in each and every complete issuance, then yes, I could see the logic.
If I wanted to repair a minor nail hole in a wall, I would use spackling paste and "Patch" the tiny nail hole rather then buy another piece of sheet rock. Make sense? :untroubled:
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Yup. But still, I'm not a pro dev so I can do that I want. :)
 
Bjoern said:
In that case, the abbreviation should be "RTFFM". The second "F" is important, because of emphasis!


Yup. But still, I'm not a pro dev so I can do that I want. :)
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I was just offering what I thought were bonafide suggestions, Jafo already took one bite from the apple (responded)
and I agreed ; now you take the second bite.

It's your candy store and you have made it very apparent that you're the Bawanna ....... :)


BTW, I think I'll forgo any future installers. At first, I thought it would be a nice gesture on my part to make one. With the constant updates, I don't want to keep playing jump rope
updating the installers. If anyone else wants to do that, go for it. I can make my own personal copy when I want.
 
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gray eagle said:
It's your candy store and you have made it very apparent that you're the Bawanna ....... :)


BTW, I think I'll forgo any future installers. If anyone else wants to do that, go for it.
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It's your call, but thanks for the willingness to contribute!
 
Changes in this version subtle but effective Bjoern:encouragement:

Still seeing some irregularity with the Cabin Pressure system.. it's not keen on 4G turns! However.. noted it does catch up eventually without having to remake the ECS lever. Noted when coming in to land, the darned thing was on again. No idea why. When I pulled to a stop.. it had gone out:dizzy:

Liking the decrease in drag;)

Jafo.. we have/had at least 2 39's here in the UK.. G-BZDI and G-OALB. Fancy having a paint?

ATB
DaveB:)
 
DaveB said:
Changes in this version subtle but effective Bjoern:encouragement:

Jafo.. we have/had at least 2 39's here in the UK.. G-BZDI and G-OALB. Fancy having a paint?

ATB
DaveB:)
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Dave....point me to some pics and I'll have a go.

Finally worked out where the 'chrome' intake trim was.... and the pitot tubes on the wings....
So here's what'll be the first paint release....just a few wee bits to fiddle with...;)

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That's close enough mate:jump: Considering what this project started out as.. it's come a very long way:encouragement:

ATB
DaveB:)
 
With painting, once you have your head around what the paintkit is doing [as happens when you redo one] it's not all that difficult to mod any individual part...particularly when the silly thing has more layers than a chicken farm...
The hardest part is keeping track of them all. The Fuse_t.psp is now 610 meg ...... and growing.
If I find enough pics....ie both sides of BZDI it's simple enough to alter the camo to suit.

The other one just needs for me to dig up some more pics/details and add another squillion layers.....;)

Edit...
Here's the altered camo - port side, and corrected ejector seat graphics....

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Dave...my first paint upload for Bjoern's L-39C has been uploaded here.... the G-BZDI ...;)

Checked and amended the starboard camo as well.
 
Bjoern..

I don't know how far you want to take this project but for me.. it already ticks all the boxes. Hell.. I think an AP is OTT!! With Jafo's BZDI paint, I'm exactly where I want to be and am as happy as a dog with two tails:encouragement:

A HUGE thank you to you both:ernaehrung004:

ATB
DaveB:)
 
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