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Kitty Hawk Class Aircraft Carriers

Thanks for the replies! I did some research on the differences between the CV-63 and the CV-66/CV-67. There is a lot that is different! I think I might leave the renumbering out as it will not look anything close to accurate.

Another thing that I did notice were some flashing textures on the cockpit glass of the F-4 and A-6. Does anyone else get this? Should I even waste time fixing it?

It would require me to redo the static aircraft setups in GSU and a re-export of the file. Which would further push back a new release.

Warren
 
Version 1.75 BETA

Here is the latest builds on the Kitty and Connie. I have gotten a pretty good frame rate across the board with this version. The blast shields are now down as well. I added multi-lingual Read Me files in French, Spanish, and Italian.

I had mentioned about flashing textures on the deck aircraft. MIND YOU that I will have to re-export from Sketchup to fix this issue. Should not be a problem with the repaints as I am not renaming the texture files. If everyone does not mind/notice the flashing textures, I will just leave it be.

Hooky722, I gave you props for your FPS idea.

Delete the VEH_63 and VEH_64 boat folders, this is a brand new, complete file.

Here is a link for a file hosting site I googled.

http://www.filedropper.com/kittyhawkclassv175

Thanks for everyone's support
Warren
 
stovall said:
I tried to download Warren, but says file does not exist. Ideas?
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Click on the link.
In the middle of the screen there will be a Download This File tab in gray.
When you hit that, it should come up with a code to enter.

The download link at the top is not my file and is probably adware.
 
Tested it, great improvement on the frs! Thanks Warren!

:encouragement::very_drunk:

Cees
 

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stovall said:
I tried to download Warren, but says file does not exist. Ideas?
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Tom,
Try copying and pasting the link either into firefox or google chrome - I IE9, and i get the "oops! this link appears to be broken" notice. Not so with Chrome.
Deke
 
I also agree about saving a few FPS with NOT detailing the hangar. That said, I was pretty shocked when I 1st downloaded the "other" freeware carriers that had spaces modeled, brought back a ton of memories for me roaming through knee knockers.
 
I added the hangars in anyway. They did not change the FPS. It now has less than 10 platform attachments. Which is a WHOLE WHOLE lot less than 2500+

For those that wanted an updated Forrestal class, I am just about done updating it and will be releasing soon. I reduced the platforms, removed the blast shield, and I corrected some errors and reduced the number of textures by a few. I am having ZERO frame errors with it either.
 
Here is a pic that I just took on the deck of the Constellation. I have my CFG set to take an average of frames. This is after sitting on the deck for a minute.

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Victory103 said:
I also agree about saving a few FPS with NOT detailing the hangar. That said, I was pretty shocked when I 1st downloaded the "other" freeware carriers that had spaces modeled, brought back a ton of memories for me roaming through knee knockers.
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Have to admit I have not downloaded this yet, but plan to. Just doing carrier ops in FSX brings back memories for me, but it truly is my favorite FSX activity.

It's interesting (to me at least) how much I choose NOT to reminisce about life aboard a carrier. The sailors nowadays have it a LOT better than I did! We didn t have Internet or satellite phones to contact home. The most we could hope for was a 3 minute ham radio call; having to say "over!" at the end of every sentence!

Showers? I remember Master At Arms standing outside the showers, timing how long we took a shower, and if it was longer than 3 minutes, you risked being written up. The water supply was critical because of steam generation for the catapults. Everything else was secondary.


Just my memories is all! NC
 
2 NewFfiles In the Download Hangar!

I have uploaded both the Kitty Hawk class and the Forrestal class to SoH's download server.

I will also be releasing to Simviation.
 
hey folks sorry i havent been all over this like i wanted to be. I've been working flat out recently sorry about that Warren I didnt flag the post about the permissions until recently i must have skimmed over it apologies for that looks like you've pretty much nailed it already but if you need them i still have my amended files at your disposal if required. fantasic work

Hooky
 
Hooky722 said:
hey folks sorry i havent been all over this like i wanted to be. I've been working flat out recently sorry about that Warren I didnt flag the post about the permissions until recently i must have skimmed over it apologies for that looks like you've pretty much nailed it already but if you need them i still have my amended files at your disposal if required. fantasic work

Hooky
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Let me know what you think about the new version. I also amended the Forrestal Class. But I even went further and did some correcting on all of the models. It is a bit more than just platforms.

Working on 6 boats at once is a pain in the ass! Especially when you have to re-export from GSU to MCX, then re-add the attachments and other stuff. Luckily I have all of the positions saved in text files so it is just a matter of copy/paste the info.

Thanks a lot for your idea! I gave you credit in BOTH uploads.
Warren
 
Nicely done. I put the platforms on Usio's Eagle manually-not an ugly chore at all- which had been rusting quietly in her folder because of FPS death from the zillion+ platforms. While not tight to the deck outline, She's down to four platforms and runs like butter on a hot lobster(uploaded shortly). Check your model after platform export, I noticed MDLX is doubling the platforms in the initial export, they can be zipped out, and it cuts the platform count in half.
 
WombRaider78 said:
Let me know what you think about the new version. I also amended the Forrestal Class. But I even went further and did some correcting on all of the models. It is a bit more than just platforms.

Working on 6 boats at once is a pain in the ass! Especially when you have to re-export from GSU to MCX, then re-add the attachments and other stuff. Luckily I have all of the positions saved in text files so it is just a matter of copy/paste the info.

Thanks a lot for your idea! I gave you credit in BOTH uploads.
Warren
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I tested the Forrestal Class Carriers, and I can surely say this is a vast improvement! Landings, take offs and taxiing are very smooth. I noticed somy jumpy behaviour of the plane on the deck of the Ranger? That's one thing that stood out while testing.


Great work!

:applause::applause::applause:


Cees

Just tested the Kitty Hawk Class too. Smooth sailing.........
 
Cees Donker said:
I tested the Forrestal Class Carriers, and I can surely say this is a vast improvement! Landings, take offs and taxiing are very smooth. I noticed somy jumpy behaviour of the plane on the deck of the Ranger? That's one thing that stood out while testing.


Great work!

:applause::applause::applause:


Cees

Just tested the Kitty Hawk Class too. Smooth sailing.........
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Are your frames set to unlimited? I only noticed things like that when I had my frames set to unlimited.
 
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