Hercules fans....you ain't gonna believe this...
- Thread starter ColoKent
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A very distinct possibility. They even block repainters from posting their repaints on sites other than CS. Flightsim.to has had to take down loads of repaints for the 767 if I'm not mistaking.
Sad how such an iconic brand has evolved. Models without VC's, monopolizing repaints, ...
Priller
ColoKent
SOH-CM-2024
For me, going to those lengths isn't really worth it. I'll fly it when I need a Hercules fix...but in my mind, it's merely a stopgap until Blackbird releases their C-130J and C-130J-30. Pity, as I like the -H even more than the -J (I was in two C-130 units, both with -Hs...so I love the H). I noticed over in the MS Marketplace, CS has TONs of 777 and 767 livery packs for sale. So I suspect that is their new business model-- sell a "70-80%" airplane, and then make it up in repaints.
Kent
mgr
SOH-CM-2023
Just checked the product page again, it is changed...
- No reference to a "H" model
- Strange description of the sounds... "Stock turboprop soundset which sounds like the C-130 thanks to the custom flight model"
Filed a refund via PayPal, wonder if that will work... we will see...
Was hoping for the better, maybe I should have know better yet seems indeed Captain SCAM again to my mind. (opinions can different ;-) )
Marcel
- No reference to a "H" model
- Strange description of the sounds... "Stock turboprop soundset which sounds like the C-130 thanks to the custom flight model"
Filed a refund via PayPal, wonder if that will work... we will see...
Was hoping for the better, maybe I should have know better yet seems indeed Captain SCAM again to my mind. (opinions can different ;-) )
Marcel
From their website: https://captainsim.com/purchase/index.html
So if you install it, their policy is to tell you that you're #1, but with a different finger. And even if you accidentally paid twice, they're still keeping $10.
collensr
SOH-CM-2023
CS are a strange company they really are. Stood by for years allowing their reputation to be trashed but seemingly raking in the cash from the new and unsuspecting MSFS community. Now they release what seems to be a product that harks back to their legacy quality but then crush all the new found enthusiasm with a restrictive stance on repaints. Only they know whether they will likely make more money from selling add-on livery packs or from incremental aircraft sales if they release a paint kit? Strange though that most of the mainstream developers in MSFS and DCS seem to embrace repainters as a legitimate (and cost free) way to boost their base aircraft sales. Ah well saving my cash for the Hurricane and the T-6A ( if it ever releases).
jmbiii
SOH-CM-2024
I couldn't leave well enough alone. I don't have to fly USAF (no offense to you Air Force troops). As an old USN/USCG sailor I now have a C-130T from VR-55 (outwardly).
It took a little bit of trial and error, but I was able to complete a quick livery that wasn't blacked out. It's still listed as an AF plane in the .cfg.
It took a little bit of trial and error, but I was able to complete a quick livery that wasn't blacked out. It's still listed as an AF plane in the .cfg.
tankerguy72
SOH-CM-2023
I couldn't leave well enough alone. I don't have to fly USAF (no offense to you Air Force troops). As an old USN/USCG sailor I now have a C-130T from VR-55 (outwardly).
It took a little bit of trial and error, but I was able to complete a quick livery that wasn't blacked out. It's still listed as an AF plane in the .cfg.
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Nice! How did you get around the blackout?
jmbiii
SOH-CM-2024
Backed up the USAF fuselage and wing textures and replaced them with my USN. Didn't make any changes to the .cfg . It still shows up in the hangar as the USAF.
Still just one [fltsim] entry.
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collensr
SOH-CM-2023
Victory103
SOH-CM-2024
Great repaints and I'd fly them IF I buy. USAF brat growing up with the Herc at the master C-130 base (Little Rock AFB), I've put many hours in the CS version since FS9 release. Frustrated like many with the "external only" MSFS release and pretty much wrote CS off. So much potential, even without a new glass J model, I'd be fine with early H models. Hopeful for some updates and the various repaints getting converted over.
tankerguy72
SOH-CM-2023
Trying to crack this code on the repaint blockage I came upon something else interesting. In the model file in the m133_101.xml file there are 25 different antennas each with a visibility code attached. If you set the <vis_code> to 0 you can hide that antenna. I haven't dove into the naming to see which is which but I set them all to 0 and all the antennas and the dome on top of the fuselage disappeared.
Maybe this was setup for a future update where you can hide certain antennas from the clipboard. Anyways just a way to customize some more. Ill keep digging through things
Maybe this was setup for a future update where you can hide certain antennas from the clipboard. Anyways just a way to customize some more. Ill keep digging through things
TiAr
Charter Member
I didn't manage to bypass the repaint blockade either. However, I now have too much time on my hands to continue here. It's a shame really, because the model would really benefit from a few good repaints...
C130H_CS5 by TiAr, auf Flickr
Now waiting for the announced Blackbird J-Models. Should be more fun.
Thomas
C130H_CS5 by TiAr, auf FlickrNow waiting for the announced Blackbird J-Models. Should be more fun.
Thomas
simtech
Charter Member
Wow, that's a shame. I was on the fence about this one as I've always enjoyed their products in previous sims. I was willing to give them a pass on the sounds as there seems to be the potential of them providing upgraded sounds. But what you just mentioned about removing the paint kits from their site seems very Charlie Sierra 
to me. I won't give them the benefit any longer. Discouraging the community from promoting an aviation icon in the name of a few sheckles is the red line in the sand for me. Sad, BUT, I understand the Airbus 400M is on the horizon. I'll wait.
to me. I won't give them the benefit any longer. Discouraging the community from promoting an aviation icon in the name of a few sheckles is the red line in the sand for me. Sad, BUT, I understand the Airbus 400M is on the horizon. I'll wait. 
