FSX Native Douglas A-20 Havoc Released

[Milton Shupe]

indeed!
I was frustrated with the metal, so being successful with the bumps cheered me up again. I never compared them to Gordon's, would never dream of doing that.
BTW, I included only bumps for the A-20C, but then for all parts, so the wings and engines as well.

jankees,

My apologies for getting this done so slowly, but I am deep into another project right now.

I went thru the model you were working on, the a20ru one without gun pods, and assigned alpha qualities as well as added a Fresnel Ramp.

I did a quick test it it all seems to work.

So, I have created a new model for you to test your livery, called "model.a20rur".
If you would test this with your "Steak and Eggs" livery, I would be most appreciative.

Attached is the model folder.

Thanks

 

[gman5250]

indeed!
I was frustrated with the metal, so being successful with the bumps cheered me up again. I never compared them to Gordon's, would never dream of doing that.
BTW, I included only bumps for the A-20C, but then for all parts, so the wings and engines as well.

I should get more sleep. Thanks Jan Kees.

Drinks are on me.

 

[jankees]

jankees,

My apologies for getting this done so slowly, but I am deep into another project right now.


Thanks

Milton, you wonderful man! So slowly...so fast you mean! Thank YOU!
and it works brilliantly!

OK, this is what I had:

A bit too shiny maybe? So some tweaking coming up...

 

[gman5250]

Metal....!!!!

Nice!!!! Now were talkin'.

 

[wellis]

Milton, you wonderful man! So slowly...so fast you mean! Thank YOU!
and it works brilliantly!

OK, this is what I had:



A bit too shiny maybe? So some tweaking coming up...

Beautiful, thanks Milton and Jan Kees!

 

[Milton Shupe]

Great! I think you are right jankees but should be easily correctable.

Just FYI, the antennas on top are mapped to where they sit if you want to take the reflectivity off them.

Also, I will hold this mod in limbo until I get word that all is well.

I added only specular to the Fresnel ramp.
I also added the diffuse bmps to the specular color slot so that sun glare should take a hint of color from the livery.

Be cognizant of any non-reflective parts on the fusefront/rear, wings, engines, tails bmps.

 

[Milton Shupe]

There are a few more field modification variants coming, just FYI.

Paintable nose and 3 nose gun variations for these models.

By request ... and when I have time.

 

[Milton Shupe]

Metal....!!!!

Nice!!!! Now were talkin'.

Are those salivary glands working hard there Gordon?

 

[wellis]

There are a few more field modification variants coming, just FYI.

Paintable nose and 3 nose gun variations for these models.

By request ... and when I have time.

Yay! Now I can do a proper "Dusty"!

 

[gman5250]

Are those salivary glands working hard there Gordon?

Apparently you know me all too well Milton. I actually had a metal skin in the queue.
I'm testing it in P3Dv4.1, seeing how the setup works with light effects there.

I'll let the other guys work with the skins, but I'll putter away on my end too.

 

[wellis]

Apparently you know me all too well Milton. I actually had a metal skin in the queue.
I'm testing it in P3Dv4.1, seeing how the setup works with light effects there.

I'll let the other guys work with the skins, but I'll putter away on my end too.

Excellent! All kinds of good stuff and more jumping up and down in appreciation!

 

[huub vink]

There are a few more field modification variants coming, just FYI.

Paintable nose and 3 nose gun variations for these models.

By request ... and when I have time.

Great!!! Now the Aussies can fly the proper models! (And we too of course )

Thanks,
Huub

 

[stovall]

What a great team with some great things coming in the future. This is a special aircraft as one of my really go friends flew the Havoc in New Guinea.

Here is a picture from Bob's Havoc showing an A20G being hit by Japanese gunfire and later crashing into the sea.

 

[Milton Shupe]

Great!!! Now the Aussies can fly the proper models! (And we too of course )

Thanks,
Huub

LOL These will represent the A-20A and "C" models. A lot of those mods were done to the "A" models from pics I have seen.

I did not model cooling holes in the cowlings for the "A" to preserve the mesh and paint kit investment. They will have to be painted on.

 

[gman5250]

After a quick look at the "metal" model in P3Dv4.1, it looks like your setup is just about perfect Milton. The model works with the Dynamic Lighting and Dynamic Reflections very well.

I'll experiment with texture/alpha depth and also create a dedicated specular file for each texture sheet. Once the alpha balance for texture and spec files are dialed in, the plane should be a stunner.

This one will merit putting aluminum skin texturing into each panel section. That, and creating a service skin and restoration skin seems to be a logical step.

Nicely done on the model sir.

 

[gman5250]

Rick...I know you're out there....metal skins................irresistible.........

 

[jankees]

 

[Sundog]

Rick...I know you're out there....metal skins................irresistible.........

LOL, I have to agree.

 

[Portia911]

What a great team with some great things coming in the future. This is a special aircraft as one of my really go friends flew the Havoc in New Guinea.

Here is a picture from Bob's Havoc showing an A20G being hit by Japanese gunfire and later crashing into the sea.

Wow Tom, that is one drama-packed shot!
Thanks for sharing.

 

[huub vink]

Wow Tom, that is one drama-packed shot!
Thanks for sharing.

A very impressive picture indeed. Its actually one from a whole series, which you can find here: http://muskegonarearc.net/22-july-1944/

Cheers,
Huub