Fixes for the Shupe/Carroll FSX native Beech 18

[Willy]

Thanks!!!!!

 

[gray eagle]

Beech D18 with shcockwave lights

Sure do like the fixes made to the Beech D18
If interested, Here is the script to add shockwave lights to the B D18

[LIGHTS]
// types: 1=beacon, 2=strobe, 3=navigation, 4=cockpit, 5=landing
// 6=Taxi, 7=Recognition, 8=Wing, 9=Logo, 10=Cabin
light.0 = 3, -0.6, -23.400, 1.796, fx_shockwave_navred , //Shockwave Red Nav Light
light.1 = 3, -0.5, 23.400, 1.696, fx_shockwave_navgre , //Shockwave Green Nav Light
//light.2 = 3, -24.3, 0, 3.700, fx_navwhi , //Not Used (rear nav light built into model)
//light.3 = 4, 5.00, 0.00, 2.250, fx_vclight , //Not Used
light.4 = 10, 2.70, 0.00, 2.050, fx_vclight ,
light.5 = 10, -3.70, 0.00, 3.250, fx_vclight ,
light.6 = 1, -17.68, 0.00, 4.150, fx_shockwave_beacon_rotating_red , //Shockwave Top Beacon
light.7 = 1, -0.1, 0.00, -1.400, fx_shockwave_beacon_rotating_red , //Shockwave Bottom Beacon
light.8 = 5, 0.3, -10.250, -0.9, fx_shockwave_landing_light_low_old , //Shockwave Landing Light
light.9 = 5, 0.3, 10.250, -0.9, fx_shockwave_landing_light_low_old , //Shockwave Landing Light


Gary Jones' AT-11 sounds really do sound nice to this Beech D18



Pics are Beech in P3D V3.4

 

[gray eagle]

Beech with shockwave lights

More pics of the Beech D18. Gary Jones' AT-11 sounds really do sound nice with this D-18 Thanks to all involved with the fixes.

 

[MustangL2W]

Where can I find that repaint right there???

 

[Willy]

Oh Yes! Just took my first spin in the FSX Twin Beech. It's like meeting an old girl friend you haven't seen in years and finding out she's gotten better with age. And the Gary Jones sounds are much better. I saw a Twin Beech doing aerobatics at an airshow a couple of years ago, and the sound is spot on.

Now to see about doing a repaint or 24

 

[PeteHam]

Oh Yes! ....
Now to see about doing a repaint or 24

Looking forward to your paint work Willy

Pete

 

[PeteHam]

Modern VC Panel

Some of you will be like me and prefer a more modern panel rather than the classic vintage.

There's an FS9 modern VC panel which works with a few minor gauge changes.

FS2004 Beechcraft D18S Modern Panel​

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Name: d18s_vcpanel.zip
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FS2004 Beechcraft D18S Modern Panel. A modern-style VC panel for D18S. This is an optional modern-style VC panel for the Beech D18S by Milton Shupe (D18SVC4.ZIP), based on panel configurations, used with later versions of the Twin Beech. It is a VC option only (no main panel) with some additional panels, allowing to start and fly the plane in a outside view mode. By Vladimir Gonchar.​

You will need to remove and replace these 5 gauges .....

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window02]
file=Radio_Stack_bg.bmp
gauge03=D18S_bendix_king_radio.adf,
//--------------------------------------------------------
[Vcockpit01]
gauge18=D18S_RA,
gauge56=D18S_bendix_king.adf.model_a,
gauge57=D18S_bendix_king.vor2,
//--------------------------------------------------------
[Vcockpit02]
gauge31=D18S_directional-gyro,
//--------------------------------------------------------

This is the VC panel with the old gauges removed and I'm in the process of finding suitable ones to fill the holes.

Pete.

 

[Willy]

Looking forward to your paint work Willy

Pete

Thanks Pete! I'm going to redo my personal ride first to get a feel for how everything is mapped out and any potential problem areas. If Bjoern does decide to do the cargo version, that'll be ready. But first, I'm applying my own bare metal recipie layers as everything I do has at least some bare metal on it. Someone has to keep the metal polish companies in business. After I get the "Nitro Express" done, I'll be looking for more "victims". Probably some feeder lines and a few private ones. And if no one beats me to it, I'd like to do the one I saw at that airshow. Black/Red in a GeeBee-ish type scheme (Gee Bees I can do)

Like the panel mods and I'll probably do something similar on my own like I did for the FS9 version.

 

[Milton Shupe]

Yep, that's possible. I still have GMax in FS9 and FSX flavor installed along each other on the same drive.

The hardest thing about converting models is "translating" custom XML code from FS9 into FSX syntax and getting to grips with Modeldef.xml organization and a few pitfalls along the way (such as the need for four keyframes for a wheel or prop rotation animation). Other than that, it's not much more than busy work. First thing is separating exterior from VC, then there's materials. If you have Hiroshi Igami's "Select by material" script installed, assigning the new FSX material is quick and easy. Unless you want to get the specular and bump map to look "just right" in the simulator. Then, you need to make sure that ALL animations have keyframes, before using the AnimationManager to assign the proper tags. After that, it's AttachpointTool time to assign effects, mouse rectangles or visibilities.
The first conversion might take some time (>12-16 hours), but with some experience, you manage to convert both exterior and interior models in around ten hours or less. Unless you find that you screwed up some XML code somewhere and constantly need to restart GMax, then it's twelve or more.

Well, I finally got the FSXA SDK properly installed, along with gmax for FSX and its plugins. Did a test to see if the tools are working and that went well.

Now I need to familiarize myself with all these FSX tools and how to use them.

 

[Milton Shupe]

More pics of the Beech D18. Gary Jones' AT-11 sounds really do sound nice with this D-18 Thanks to all involved with the fixes.

@Gray eagle, did you add bump maps or was that a Bjoern addition?

@Bjoern, great job on this one Sir; greatly appreciated.

I think I'll wait for the update that does not include the paint kit since I'm not a painter.

 

[gray eagle]

@Gray eagle, did you add bump maps or was that a Bjoern addition?

I didn't add a thing to it other then add Bjoern's "fixes". These pics are from P3D V3.4

 

[gaab]

Oh Yes! Just took my first spin in the FSX Twin Beech. It's like meeting an old girl friend you haven't seen in years and finding out she's gotten better with age. And the Gary Jones sounds are much better. I saw a Twin Beech doing aerobatics at an airshow a couple of years ago, and the sound is spot on.

Now to see about doing a repaint or 24

For 1 out of 24, may I suggest this livery ?

Other drawings here http://www.gaetanmarie.com/beech-model-18-c-45-expeditor-2/ and http://www.bravobravoaviation.com/s...aises-libres-1944.html#/format-a3_42_x_297_cm

Old photo here http://a395.idata.over-blog.com/600...o_6_Beech_18-_a_la_fin_des_annees_40._WEB.jpg

I would be very grateful - Gérard

 

[Bjoern]

This is the VC panel with the old gauges removed and I'm in the process of finding suitable ones to fill the holes.

You might want to keep the autopilot at the top on the panel though.

@Gray eagle, did you add bump maps or was that a Bjoern addition?

The bumps are Dave's work.

 

[Milton Shupe]

You might want to keep the autopilot at the top on the panel though.

The bumps are Dave's work.

Ah, thanks Bjoern ... that sure brings some life to a 12 year old model (originally released in 2005).

BTW, just successfully exported my first FSX native aircraft test, of course without all the necessary changes, but it worked. So, I am now in full learning mode.

 

[gray eagle]

Tail wheel

When I taxi in the D18, It sometimes looks as though the tail wheel is locked at times then I manage to see it caster left or right when I turn the plane.
Kinda like the castor wheels in a well used Wal-Mart shopping cart.


Is the tail wheel always unlocked? Is there a way to go from locked to unlocked?

 

[Milton Shupe]

When I taxi in the D18, It sometimes looks as though the tail wheel is locked at times then I manage to see it caster left or right when I turn the plane.
Kinda like the castor wheels in a well used Wal-Mart shopping cart.


Is the tail wheel always unlocked? Is there a way to go from locked to unlocked?

The tail wheel is unlocked only for maneuvering operations. It should be locked for take off of course.

The lever is on the center console and labeled.

 

[Postbaer61]

I have changed the contactpoint 0

to this : point.0 = 1, -19.904, 0.000, -0.637, 2200, 0, 0.33, 72, 0.51, 2.0, 0.50, 3, 5, 0, 139, 175.2

for better ground handling.

and add some CameraDefinitions

[CameraDefinition.0]
Title=Right Wing
Guid={C690EAFD-223A-42d0-99E0-681ADF93BB59}
Description=View from the right wing tip looking at the cockpit
Origin=Center
SnapPbhAdjust=Swivel
SnapPbhReturn=FALSE
PanPbhAdjust=Swivel
PanPbhReturn=FALSE
Track=None
ShowAxis=FALSE
AllowZoom=TRUE
InitialZoom=0.5
ShowWeather=Yes
InitialXyz=15, 2, 0
InitialPbh=5, 0, 264
XyzAdjust=TRUE
Category=Aircraft
ClipMode=Minimum

[CameraDefinition.1]
Title=Left Wing
Guid={3A09FD6C-D406-4d8f-A5CD-FA4F5E0C12ED}
Description=View from the left wing tip looking at the cockpit
Origin=Center
SnapPbhAdjust=Swivel
SnapPbhReturn=FALSE
PanPbhAdjust=Swivel
PanPbhReturn=FALSE
Track=None
ShowAxis=FALSE
AllowZoom=TRUE
InitialZoom=0.5
ShowWeather=Yes
InitialXyz=-15, 2, 0
InitialPbh=5, 0, 96
XyzAdjust=TRUE
Category=Aircraft
ClipMode=Minimum

[CameraDefinition.2]
Title=Tail
Guid={D8D67955-2E9B-4e75-9D8B-8EFFBBFAC64A}
Description=Looking forward from the tip of the vertical stabilizer
Origin=Center
SnapPbhAdjust=Swivel
SnapPbhReturn=FALSE
PanPbhAdjust=Swivel
PanPbhReturn=FALSE
Track=None
ShowAxis=FALSE
AllowZoom=TRUE
InitialZoom=0.4
ShowWeather=Yes
InitialXyz=3, 2, -11
InitialPbh=11, 0, 355
XyzAdjust=TRUE
Category=Aircraft
MomentumEffect=TRUE
ClipMode=Minimum

[CameraDefinition.3]
Title=Gear
Guid={D8D67955-2E9B-4e75-9D8A-8EFFBBFAC64A}
Description=Looking forward from the tip of the vertical stabilizer
Origin=Center
SnapPbhAdjust=Swivel
SnapPbhReturn=FALSE
PanPbhAdjust=Swivel
PanPbhReturn=FALSE
Track=None
ShowAxis=FALSE
AllowZoom=TRUE
InitialZoom=0.4
ShowWeather=Yes
InitialXyz=-2, -1, -4
InitialPbh=5, 0,10
XyzAdjust=TRUE
Category=Aircraft
MomentumEffect=TRUE
ClipMode=Minimum

[CameraDefinition.4]
Title=Prop
Guid={D8D67955-2E9B-4e75-9D8A-8EFFBBAAC64A}
Description=Looking forward from the tip of the vertical stabilizer
Origin=Center
SnapPbhAdjust=Swivel
SnapPbhReturn=FALSE
PanPbhAdjust=Swivel
PanPbhReturn=FALSE
Track=None
ShowAxis=FALSE
AllowZoom=TRUE
InitialZoom=0.8
ShowWeather=Yes
InitialXyz=-2, 1, 10
InitialPbh=3, 0, 165
XyzAdjust=TRUE
Category=Aircraft
MomentumEffect=TRUE
ClipMode=Minimum

[CameraDefinition.001]
Title=Left seat Window
Guid={195EAB58-9E4A-1E2A-A34C-A8D9D948F078}
Origin=Virtual Cockpit
MomentumEffect=Yes
SnapPbhAdjust=Swivel
SnapPbhReturn=False
PanPbhAdjust=Swivel
PanPbhReturn=False
Track=None
ShowAxis=YES
AllowZoom=TRUE
InitialZoom=0.4
SmoothZoomTime=2.0
ZoomPanScalar=1.0
ShowWeather=Yes
XyzAdjust=TRUE
ShowLensFlare=FALSE
Category=Cockpit
PitchPanRate=20
HeadingPanRate=60
InitialXyz=0, 0, 0
InitialPbh=15, 0, 315

[CameraDefinition.002]
Title=Throttle
Guid={195EAB54-9E4A-2E2A-A34C-A8D9D448F078}
Origin=Virtual Cockpit
MomentumEffect=Yes
SnapPbhAdjust=Swivel
SnapPbhReturn=False
PanPbhAdjust=Swivel
PanPbhReturn=False
Track=None
ShowAxis=true
AllowZoom=TRUE
InitialZoom=0.6
SmoothZoomTime=2.0
ZoomPanScalar=1.0
ShowWeather=Yes
XyzAdjust=TRUE
ShowLensFlare=FALSE
Category=Cockpit
PitchPanRate=20
HeadingPanRate=60
InitialXyz=0.4, 0,0
InitialPbh=55, 0, 0

[CameraDefinition.003]
Title=Right Seat
Guid={195EAB58-9E4A-2E2A-A34C-A8D9D948F078}
Origin=Virtual Cockpit
MomentumEffect=Yes
SnapPbhAdjust=Swivel
SnapPbhReturn=False
PanPbhAdjust=Swivel
PanPbhReturn=False
Track=None
ShowAxis=FALSE
AllowZoom=TRUE
InitialZoom=0.4
SmoothZoomTime=2.0
ZoomPanScalar=1.0
ShowWeather=Yes
XyzAdjust=TRUE
ShowLensFlare=FALSE
Category=Cockpit
PitchPanRate=20
HeadingPanRate=60
InitialXyz=0.8, 0,0
InitialPbh=15, 0, 50



Bluebear

 

[Roger]

Ah, thanks Bjoern ... that sure brings some life to a 12 year old model (originally released in 2005).

BTW, just successfully exported my first FSX native aircraft test, of course without all the necessary changes, but it worked. So, I am now in full learning mode.

Fantastic Milton! Maybe the odd FsX native aircraft in the future?

 

[Willy]

I can't make any promises, but I will save the reference material. It appears to be a fairly easy one to paint once I get the new Twin Beech paint booth set up. Getting the process like I want it will probably take a few (or more) days as I can only do FS stuff in my spare time and we're starting our busy time of the year.

Milton?? Working on the Dark Side??? Not sure what to make of it, but I'd bet money it turns out great.

 

[aspen31]

Hi all
Taking the time to enjoy Bjoern's revised D-18. The only problem I have encountered is that the start sequence in Prepar3D v3.4 continues not to function properly. I have tried several different methods but so far cannot complete a manual start. Control + E works but this to me defeats the ultra reality feeling of the machine. Wondering if anyone else has experienced this and perhaps found a fix or work around.
Thanks
Warren (aspen31)