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gman5250

gman5250

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Over the course of the last year I have been recovering and rebuilding aircraft and scenery. I am happy to say that I am ready to begin releasing my aircraft projects to the community.

To begin with, The Manfred Jahn Boeing B-50 Superfortress. I have completely upgraded the model for Prepar3D PBR platforms including versions 4&5. The model, as shown in this video features the new texturing model that utilizes all four color channels to render painted and metallic skins magnificently...day and night.

At the moment I am seeking volunteers to beta test the B-50 and C-97 models. If you are currently in Prepar3Dv5 and would be interested in the shake out, I'd be happy to hear from you.

Please forgive the occasional blocky artifacts in the night time video rendering. YouTube compression algorithms are not kind to otherwise lovely video. :)

Happy Thanksgiving All,
Gordon



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welcome back from the dead, good to see you havent packed up shop with p3d and moved completely to another platform.

all your combined works will be greatly appreciated.

hate to be a bug bearer, but if you could add exhaust flames during start up and or running, that would look beautiful at night with that PBR you have showcased in that video
 
Hello Gordon,

-Happy to see you again on the forum!
What happens to the B-26 and others, that you promised us for FSX?
Can we hope to see these planes or is it definitely not?
Thank you for your clarifications on this subject.
Regards


Alain
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jeansy said:
welcome back from the dead, good to see you havent packed up shop with p3d and moved completely to another platform.

all your combined works will be greatly appreciated.

hate to be a bug bearer, but if you could add exhaust flames during start up and or running, that would look beautiful at night with that PBR you have showcased in that video
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Thanks Jeansy,

I spent about a month in the new MS sim and I think it is a great platform that I will develop for in the future. I also think it is a great "turn key" deal for the money, and for those who prefer the global scope of that platform.

That said, and looking at both side by side, I still lean towards Prepar3Dv5 now that we have the full spectrum/four channel PBR tools at our disposal. Add to that ORBX TrueEarth, ChasePlane cameras, Active Sky and other third party enhancements, and V5 is a formidable simulation platform. Of course, I love the idea of having both to pick and choose from. I guarantee I could do video in Prepar3dv5 that the average or above average simmer would never be able to distinguish from the MS simulator.

I'll have a look at those flames...:)
 
alain0568 said:
Hello Gordon,

-Happy to see you again on the forum!
What happens to the B-26 and others, that you promised us for FSX?
Can we hope to see these planes or is it definitely not?
Thank you for your clarifications on this subject.
Regards


Alain
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Thank you Alain,

All of the models have been rebuilt, repaired, re-mastered or otherwise rejuvenated. All are at beta or very near beta stage, flying in FSX, Prepar3D and Prepar3Dv5 which is an entirely different animal from the others. I will be releasing the betas for testing in a fairly rapid succession. Like everyone else, the Cerveza bug impacted us, so my time has been divided between priorities.

Short answer to your question...you can expect to see all of my planes, and eventually my scenery and new projects for Prepar3D and MSFS.

List of incoming, all of which are flyable as of this writing.

By request from original developer:
Manfred Jahn Boeing B-50 Superfortress for Prepar3Dv4, Prepar3Dv5 and MSFS
Manfred Jahn Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter/Stratotanker for Prepar3Dv4, Prepar3Dv5 and MSFS
Manfred Jahn Douglas C-47 Dakota for Prepar3Dv4, Prepar3Dv5 and MSFS
Lockheed Jetstar for FSX, Prepar3D, Prepar3Dv4, Prepar3Dv5 and MSFS

By permission
Douglas Invaders, including the K model for Prepar3Dv4, Prepar3Dv5 and MSFS
Grumman F7F Tigercat for FSX, Prepar3Dv4, Prepar3Dv5 and MSFS
Brewster Buffalo for FSX, Prepar3Dv4, Prepar3Dv5 and MSFS
 
This is fantastic news.

I would love flying the B-50, C97 and C_47 Dakota in Prepar3D v5. I managed to get the iconic DC-2 running in v5 (no PBR, but is okay).

I don't think I would be of any use as a tester, as I don't have any actual flight experience in any airplane.

Looking forward to your releases.
 
Gordon,
I would love to test your work, I'll even install v5.1 for it if you want. But do I see you saying you'll bring them to MSFS as well? That's even better!
Ah, and my obvious question, will you be updating paintkits as well?
 
Hello Gordon,

-Thank you for the clarifications!
I am therefore impatiently awaiting your models for FSX! (Retired for a long time, I cannot afford to invest in a new computer for P3D or MSFS!)
However, I see in your post that the B-26 are not planned for FSX, and I regret it a lot!
But you are the only decision maker !!
Thank you for your work towards the simmer community!
Regards.

Alain
 
jankees said:
Gordon,
I would love to test your work, I'll even install v5.1 for it if you want. But do I see you saying you'll bring them to MSFS as well? That's even better!
Ah, and my obvious question, will you be updating paintkits as well?
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You are going to love the paint kit Jan Kees! Master layers included for the "tricky" four channel metallics, detailed normal maps and other good bits.

Yeah, MSFS a bit down the line after I release my models for FSX and Prepar3D. My re-mastered Manfred Jahn C-47 Dakota is already flying in V5 and ready to translate to MSFS. Manfred was kind enough to trust me with his masters, so there will be a Prepar3Dv4&5 model, a MSFS model...AND...a dedicated paint kit for the old girl as well.

Should keep you busy for quite some time. lol

BTW...I'm a firm believer that a sim purist will have both MSFS and Prepar3Dv5 (and beyond) living side by side on dedicated SSD drives. Both have enormous potential...but you already know that.
I'll put you on the list for all of the betas. :very_drunk:
 
Gordon,

Curious, did you read my PM?

Was interested in trying out any betas for P3D V4.5 - Just thought I'd ask.

TY

Did you ever consider bringing Manfred's Connie up to P3D V4/5 speed?
How would your P3D V5 creations look on a P3D V4.5 sim compatibility wise?
 
gman5250 said:
You are going to love the paint kit Jan Kees! Master layers included for the "tricky" four channel metallics, detailed normal maps and other good bits.

Yeah, MSFS a bit down the line after I release my models for FSX and Prepar3D. My re-mastered Manfred Jahn C-47 Dakota is already flying in V5 and ready to translate to MSFS. Manfred was kind enough to trust me with his masters, so there will be a Prepar3Dv4&5 model, a MSFS model...AND...a dedicated paint kit for the old girl as well.
:very_drunk:
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Now, THAT made my day! Perhaps consider a small price-point Gordon. The proceeds of which could be distributed amongst the developers, or if Manfred is fixed in his position, the proceeds of which could keep SOH in servers for a decade. The marketplace is like NOTHING else we have ever seen in Flight Simulation and I hope your custom scenery makes it to MSFSMP as well.

Regardless- free or not- I will do cartwheels on release day!

C
 
PM sent regards testing for you. It will give this retired old fart something to do during our long hot summer days.
 
Thanks for the responses to my beta call gentlemen. I'll reply to each PM as they come in.

Another video, this time showing the Superfortress in daytime environments, focusing on the metal and paint variations in varying light and weather. The new four color rendering engine is absolutely amazing at rendering nuance of light, specular values and overall color values. The amazing thing with full PBR, four channel rendering is the colors we previously "baked" into our models for specular and occlusion lighting are now active, live channels in the rendering engine. Watch the video closely as the specular lighting and occlusion shadows change while the cameras float around the model.

I spent a great deal of time perfecting the metallic skins for this, and my other upcoming PBR models. I created three variations on metallic skins for the Superfortress from airshow quality high polish to production line and weathered. Take note in the video of the variations, as I have included them all.

Enjoy





B-50-Ridgeway by Gordon Madison

B-50-Lady by Gordon Madison
 
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gray eagle said:
Curious as to how these (P3D V5) creations will play in P3D V4.5 - graphics wise?
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They won't work in 4.5. The 4.5 model will be released right after the V5 model. Version 5 uses an entirely new color rendering model that utilizes all four color channels in Photoshop. Those will break any earlier version of the sim.
 
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