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FSX Douglas C-117D Skytrooper

are you trying to tell us something, skyhawk?







still wip, mind you, but this one is done I think:



I hope to upload later today or tomorrow
 
Jan, you are the master. One sees these kind of repaints and if you don't have the C-117, you go find it for download. Definitely will be downloading these once they are available. Much appreciated. :salute:
 
I've got the USN Naples, USMC Cherry Point, HQMC, Iwakuni and the Super 3 prototype paints covered and I will upload in a day or so as time permits
 
I just knew and appreciate when it would be just a few nano-seconds when military repaints would be popping out the door. :applause::icon_lol:

As far as the old $17 was concerned I heard many a Marine Mech say:

Semper-Fixit!!!
 
VC in use ...

I'm probably missing something here .... but I'm wondering why the VC appears to be the one off the BT-67 and/or a modified turboprop unit?

Wouldn't the one Jahn did for his other C-47 models be closer to what this radial-engine model should have?

Sorry if a dumb question - away on business travel so haven't installed - maybe this is explained somewhere ....

thanks - looks great, for sure!!!

DL
 
Taken from the description @ Flightsim.com..... "The package includes a VC adapted from the Basler BT-67."
 
The decision was made to utilize a derivative of the Basler VC. I have been promised that a V2 with a cockpit closer to an authentic C-117 will be released at some point in the future.
 
Yup. "Version 1 Beta"... :kilroy: ;)

I like this more modern VC anyway, since I'm using the "Super DC-3" to haul stuff to back country strips in my virtual world.
I think I'll hang onto it, even after they upgrade. Or I guess it would be downgrade. :icon_lol:
 
It is great to get authentic cockpit later on, but I also like that we have this "modern version" with all the bells and whistles as an option. It suits fine for IFR flying and represents nicely some fictional C-117 with modernized cockpit and avionics.
 
Thanks. I knew the "what" - I didn't understand the "why". Beta - now I understand - makes sense. I suppose for accuracy/those-of-us-who-prefer-steam, one could retrofit the stock C-47 VC?

Cheers,

DL
 
well, the first one is now on OZx, give it a try and let me know what you think?
Both the Marines aircraft still need one small thing to be changed, hopefully tomorrow...
 
Interim VC

Wonderful model. Many thanks! My log book confirms about 60 hours in R4D-8's.
While awaiting the prototypically correct VC, I changed the VC to use the default DC-3's. However, now the props don't turn! Do I need to add something to the replacement (default DC-3) panel.cfg?
Anyone understand what the issue is?

Bill
 
Wings of Gold said:
Wonderful model. Many thanks! My log book confirms about 60 hours in R4D-8's.
While awaiting the prototypically correct VC, I changed the VC to use the default DC-3's. However, now the props don't turn! Do I need to add something to the replacement (default DC-3) panel.cfg?
Anyone understand what the issue is?

Bill
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I tried the same with the same results. My guess is that there is some hard coding somewhere in the model that prevents the VC switch?
 
Just downloaded and installed this one, and took her for a spin around Whidbey Island. Simply fantastic. And the sound set by Gary Jones are going into all my DC-3s immediately. There's an impressive base component that the sub-woofer does nicely!
 
Update on the WIP photoreal models. First one blank aluminum polished. The second, two tone base paint. I'm working on adding the details to make them more "grumpy", oil, rust etc. Working around the cowl flaps now adding bluing, oil and general wear. This is an awesome platform and will get all the TLC a model of this caliber deserves.
I'll have it ready in a day or two.


I may rework the bumps...don't know yet. The photos I see show a lot of metal stress, it always looks great to emphasize those areas.

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warchild said:
Where did you find the P-61E???
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Man, I wish it was. In those shots it almost could pass for the P-61.
It's Uncle Milton's FSX A-26 Invader. I did a bunch of skins and an upgraded paint kit for it a while back. All those skins should still be on the site here. Same for the D-18.
Amazing...these are all freeware aircraft and easily as good or better than many pay ware.

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