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Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.
P-51D 'Sierra Sue II' Repaint
- Thread starter Bomber_12th
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Butcherbird17
Charter Member 2012
Thanks John for this new paint, made me go and reinstall Mustang Tales after a complete fresh install of OS and FSX.
Was there a paint kit released for the MT and K packages? If so I'd like to get a copy if possible. Thanks again.
Joe
Was there a paint kit released for the MT and K packages? If so I'd like to get a copy if possible. Thanks again.
Joe
Bomber_12th
SOH-CM-2025
Joe, please check your PM's. ; )
In addition to the video links I provided in my first post, here is another great one, which very clearly outlines how the process was set forth to restore 'Sierra Sue II' as if it were being run right back through the North American Aviation factory all over again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo3EZ5lefyU
In addition to the video links I provided in my first post, here is another great one, which very clearly outlines how the process was set forth to restore 'Sierra Sue II' as if it were being run right back through the North American Aviation factory all over again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo3EZ5lefyU
Butcherbird17
Charter Member 2012
Thanks John for the PK. I will put it to good use.
Joe
Joe
Bomber_12th
SOH-CM-2025
Pat,
The paint kit you likely have is the one that was developed/made available for use with "Little Friends". I think the only other D-model paintkit that was developed and made available was for "Mustang Tales". Each is tailored for the models in those products, based on the different variants/individual configurations. With either paintkit, I just provide it to you to make whatever changes/adjustments you want and see fit in order to achieve the look you desire. The look of the 'Sierra Sue II' repaint isn't achievable by just using either paintkit "straight out of the box", as is, but if you adjust the base metal values through the diffuse/diffuse alpha/specular/and specular alpha textures/templates to match what I have done, you'll get the same results. (Granted, I don't think I provided specular alpha templates with the "Little Friends" paintkit, as I wasn't using them at that time, but I did provide them with the "Mustang Tales" paintkit - since coming to understand all that they can do and provide, some years back, they are just as important a piece of the equation as any of the the other texture elements.)
The paint kit you likely have is the one that was developed/made available for use with "Little Friends". I think the only other D-model paintkit that was developed and made available was for "Mustang Tales". Each is tailored for the models in those products, based on the different variants/individual configurations. With either paintkit, I just provide it to you to make whatever changes/adjustments you want and see fit in order to achieve the look you desire. The look of the 'Sierra Sue II' repaint isn't achievable by just using either paintkit "straight out of the box", as is, but if you adjust the base metal values through the diffuse/diffuse alpha/specular/and specular alpha textures/templates to match what I have done, you'll get the same results. (Granted, I don't think I provided specular alpha templates with the "Little Friends" paintkit, as I wasn't using them at that time, but I did provide them with the "Mustang Tales" paintkit - since coming to understand all that they can do and provide, some years back, they are just as important a piece of the equation as any of the the other texture elements.)
Bomber_12th
SOH-CM-2025
Although they aren't correct for the aircraft, since it never flew long-range escort missions (rather it performed the most dangerous task of ground support), I think the 108-gallon tanks look really cool.
Bomber_12th
SOH-CM-2025
A few more ground shots (just for the heck of it):
gman5250
Charter Member
Best wishes for the New Year John,
I spent all day with your airplane to take a good look at the DR rendering versus the custom cube map.
IMHO: Overall I think LM needs to tweak gamma a tiny bit with their DR rendering engine, but light and color are subjective to the user's eye and always open to interpretation. What we have to work with at this point is extremely effective and will undoubtedly improve as the tech is explored.
Your model/texture seems to be spot on in P3DV3.1 and doesn't appear to suffer any appreciable negative impact using DR. Of course...my opinion only. The textures including alpha/spec/bump/ and their respective alphas all seem to work in DR much as you originally intended if using the custom cube map. BTW, that particular cube map is always the first thing I modify when updating P3D/FSX/FSX_ST.
Have a look at the screens and see how they suit you.
Prepar3D V3.1 | Current Nvidia drivers | ASN Live Weather | HD Terrain | Max Sliders across the board |
At altitude FL21 with deep blue sky and low horizon. Note the cloud reflections on the lower fuse.
Horizontal light with moderate ground haze
Reflective comparison left and right side at horizontal light, early morning
Yep...caught the blue rivets...nice!
I spent all day with your airplane to take a good look at the DR rendering versus the custom cube map.
IMHO: Overall I think LM needs to tweak gamma a tiny bit with their DR rendering engine, but light and color are subjective to the user's eye and always open to interpretation. What we have to work with at this point is extremely effective and will undoubtedly improve as the tech is explored.
Your model/texture seems to be spot on in P3DV3.1 and doesn't appear to suffer any appreciable negative impact using DR. Of course...my opinion only. The textures including alpha/spec/bump/ and their respective alphas all seem to work in DR much as you originally intended if using the custom cube map. BTW, that particular cube map is always the first thing I modify when updating P3D/FSX/FSX_ST.
Have a look at the screens and see how they suit you.
Prepar3D V3.1 | Current Nvidia drivers | ASN Live Weather | HD Terrain | Max Sliders across the board |
At altitude FL21 with deep blue sky and low horizon. Note the cloud reflections on the lower fuse.
Horizontal light with moderate ground haze
Reflective comparison left and right side at horizontal light, early morning
Yep...caught the blue rivets...nice!
SpaceWeevil
SOH-CM-2026
I think it's just brilliant that you're still adding to your creations after all this time. I have all the WBS P-51s and there hasn't been a day since the B/C came out that I've not had at least a couple in daily use. I can't speak for systems or flight models, but for the perfect look and sit of the thing and for all those insane, loving little details, they are the best. If you want the pure spirit of the P-51 - it's alive and well at Warbirdsim.
