Hercules fans....you ain't gonna believe this...

[Spook48]

They sell texture pack,s dont they ?
Maybe it has something to do with that .

 

[Priller]

They sell texture pack,s dont they ?
Maybe it has something to do with that .

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

 

[keithb77]

Wonder what their refund policy is... :?
But like I said, with the 767 you CAN do it, but only by replacing textures in the default texture folder, no other way.
Could have a simple script to do the replacement...

 

[ColoKent]

But like I said, with the 767 you CAN do it, but only by replacing textures in the default texture folder, no other way.
Could have a simple script to do the replacement...

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

 

[jmbiii]

After messing with it yesterday I went to bed P.$$.d off. This morning I sent the two CS 130s to my "Davis Monthan" file. Gonna go fly around in a Cub for a while to cool off and wait for Blackbird.

 

[mgr]

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

 

[Tom Clayton]

Wonder what their refund policy is... :?

From their website: https://captainsim.com/purchase/index.html

Return and Refund

DIGITALLY DELIVERED PRODUCTS ARE NOT RETURNABLE AND THE PRODUCTS LICENSING FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE. ALL SALES ARE FINAL.

You can request a refund for an unused (never been activated) product; a duplicate payment; a payments made in error; all within 30 days of purchase. 10 USD admin fee applies.

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]

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]

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.

 

[tankerguy72]

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.

View attachment 94158

Nice! How did you get around the blackout?

 

[jmbiii]

Nice! How did you get around the blackout?

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.

 

[collensr]

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.
View attachment 94160

Excellent work !!!

 

[Victory103]

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]

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

 

[TiAr]

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

 

[ColoKent]

And to add insult to injury...it looks like Captain Sim has removed the C-130E paint kit from their website (as well as the C-130E external model). Not impressed.

BTW....NICE new site look. Thanks for getting 'er done, Dave!!!!

 

[simtech]

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.

 

[TiAr]

Great to see the direct uploading pictures here in new forum... works fine for me.

Thomas

 

[Pips]

Looks absolutely stunning.

 

[ColoKent]

Does anyone have a copy of the MSFS2020 Captain Sim C-130E Paint kit they would be willing to pass to me? I would like to attempt a repaint (I have never done one in MSFS). If so, please PM me.

Thanks,

Kent