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  • Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.

    Post 16 Update

    Post 17 Warning

FCS Lancaster Patch ready for download

Repaints

ftl818 said:
Hi CavOK,

Fortunately there is a simple solution for the exhausts. Copy the model.BIII folder completely into the BI root folder.
Change the relevant part of the aircraft.cfg folder into:

[fltsim.0]
title=FCS Lancaster 00
sim=FCS_Lancaster_BI
model=BIII
panel=
sound=
texture=R5556
ui_manufacturer=Avro
ui_type="Lancaster B.I"
ui_variation="R5556/KM-C, No.44 (Rhodesia) Sqn RAF, RAF Coningsby, c.1942."
ui_typerole="Heavy bomber"
ui_createdby="First Class Simulations"
description="The legendary Avro Lancaster entered service during 1942, and has ever since been known as one of the finest and most successful aeroplanes of World War II. Wartime commander of RAF Bomber Command, Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Harris, once said "I believe the Lancaster was the greatest single factor in winning the war". Valiantly flown by its multi-national crews, the Lancaster was able to strike its targets hard and accurately. The Lancaster excelled at its role as a night-bomber and was also used in daring special raids, carrying such loads as the 22,000 lb 'Grand Slam' weapon and the famous 'Upkeep' store. There are currently only two Lancasters remaining in airworthy condition in the world."
atc_heavy=1
atc_id_font=Verdana,-11,1,600,0
visual_damage=1
kb_checklists=Lancaster_check
kb_reference=Lancaster_ref

Now you will have shrouded exhausts, however NOT a early 1942 B. MKI lancaster...... FCS made an average late BI/BIII model that is lacking many early features. Like: fuselage windows, needle bladed propellors, early forward long mast pitot, different antennae, belly turret and more. Some complete variants are missing. Where is the radial engine B. MKII and MK X with bulged bomb bay doors and Martin upper turret?

The recent update resolved some minor issues. The big ones were left alone. Hopefully there will be a real update in the future.

I will upload a few repaints shortly (yes with fin flashes on the inside) trying to correct a few issues,
,
View attachment 2389View attachment 2390


Good luck,

Paul
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Hi Paul
Thanks for the repaints and your work around for the VC views. Just one constructive criticism, the national markings are far too bright. I'm not a painter myself (and I have'nt a clue how its done) but if possible could you alter them. I still believe the model is a winner even when half finnished but its worth the wait.
Thanks again.
 
Repaints

CavOk said:
Hi Paul
Thanks for the repaints and your work around for the VC views. Just one constructive criticism, the national markings are far too bright. I'm not a painter myself (and I have'nt a clue how its done) but if possible could you alter them. I still believe the model is a winner even when half finnished but its worth the wait.
Thanks again.
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Hi CavOK,

I have taken the roundel and markings colours directly from dOmokum's paintkit. I'll will upload another repaint
next week with a darker red colour. See if that's any better, I think it looks almost photoreal.

I also changed the internal cockpit lighting which also works fine after the update. A nice subdued red glow NOT shining outside the cockpit.

Regards,

Paul
 
I read yesterday that a second patch is on its way, do we know what problems are going to addressed.


Cheers for now.


Aircanuck
 
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