P3d v6

[daisan]

And to play V6 without internet the price is a skosh ($350) much whereas in V5.4 no internet is needed.
A big turn off for me is the internet connection for V6 basic. Besides the ability to fire weapons and no internet is required, wonder what if that extra (Pro) $291 is worth
it for home use?
Yet there are folks here that still sim in the older versions FS2002/FSX and seem content with that. To each their own.....

We keep using P3Dv4.5 for our usual ops. It is compatible with everything, and not so ugly...

 

[wombat666]

Any thoughts on the first/second/third update package????


An observation: aircraft such as Warbirds P51's in bare metal tend to show up 'Grey' whereas the AH Douglas DC3 shines and sparkles.
Probably a good example of PBR and no PBR.

 

[UnknownGuest12]

Bought all previous versions they were the best. What I do in this games is just flying around to see the views , love a good airplane, not caring too much about systems or weapons. Now, I´m quite happy with MSFS and quit P3D. Spent a lot of money buying every update and to improve it, Orbx add-ons for terrain. Today I got free updates with MSFS, much better scenery no need to buy anything else other than excellent aircraft like the last one Bf-109 from FlyingIron and some airport. Have no need to buy this new version, will keep 5.3 because of some of the aircraft...

 

[DaveQ]

Any thoughts on the first/second/third update package????


An observation: aircraft such as Warbirds P51's in bare metal tend to show up 'Grey' whereas the AH Douglas DC3 shines and sparkles.
Probably a good example o6f PBR and no PBR.

In truth the old alpha channel method of putting shine on metal (or paint for that matter) just doesn't work in P3D v4.4+. The only answer for metal is PBR. This is why I've spent much of the last 5 years converting a lot of metal stuff..... ! MSFS is much better but, for me it's just a wonderful sight-seeing tool and nothing more! Give me P3D every time!

 

[stansdds]

In truth the old alpha channel method of putting shine on metal (or paint for that matter) just doesn't work in P3D v4.4+. The only answer for metal is PBR. This is why I've spent much of the last 5 years converting a lot of metal stuff..... ! MSFS is much better but, for me it's just a wonderful sight-seeing tool and nothing more! Give me P3D every time!

Yep, looked at MSFS, but for real time weather with seasons and IFR, FSX/P3D still wins.

 

[centuryseries]

In truth the old alpha channel method of putting shine on metal (or paint for that matter) just doesn't work in P3D v4.4+. The only answer for metal is PBR. This is why I've spent much of the last 5 years converting a lot of metal stuff..... ! MSFS is much better but, for me it's just a wonderful sight-seeing tool and nothing more! Give me P3D every time!

The Hustler looks good in V6 Dave

Just looking into the feasibility of a new/revamped cockpit

 

[DaveQ]

That would be brilliant!! A lovely old girl that still looks so beautiful. Bit like the wife.....!!

DaveQ

 

[gaab]

The Hustler looks good in V6 Dave

Just looking into the feasibility of a new/revamped cockpit

I am expecting that from long time

Gérard

 

[centuryseries]

That would be brilliant!! A lovely old girl that still looks so beautiful. Bit like the wife.....!!

DaveQ

I learned a few things about cockpits while doing the SR-71, so I'm hoping I can apply some of the same ideas with the B-58 to make the cockpit a bit more realistic in terms of texturing.

If anyone has any high resolution colour photographs of the pilots cockpit panels, I'd appreciate it

 

[fsafranek]

Looking forward to it. She is so beautiful on the outside.
(I was going to "correct" your spelling of "colour" below as the browser suggested, but then I remembered who was talking.)


Might be of some use: https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=B-58+Cockpit+Photo&form=IRIBIP&first=1

I learned a few things about cockpits while doing the SR-71, so I'm hoping I can apply some of the same ideas with the B-58 to make the cockpit a bit more realistic in terms of texturing.

If anyone has any high resolution colour photographs of the pilots cockpit panels, I'd appreciate it

 

[centuryseries]

Looking forward to it. She is so beautiful on the outside.
(I was going to "correct" your spelling of "colour" below as the browser suggested, but then I remembered who was talking.)


Might be of some use: https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=B-58+Cockpit+Photo&form=IRIBIP&first=1

Hahaha! She is indeed, I never really felt like I did it justice, its a very awkward cockpit to model with it's off centre (er) seating position and side panels, but hopefully I can do it better this time around.

 

[DaveQ]

Here's an interesting one. I prefer v5.3 personally. It seems to more accurately render natural metal to me. This is the John Terrell's P-51B converted (still a wip) in v5.3 and 6. Roughly the same place.

V5.3

v6

v6 is more saturated but v5 looks more authentic to me. A matter of taste I guess.....! Just wish there were more metal conversions out there because alpha channels just do not work.

DaveQ

 

[expat]

Hahaha! She is indeed, I never really felt like I did it justice, its a very awkward cockpit to model with it's off centre (er) seating position and side panels, but hopefully I can do it better this time around.

It's a good working, functional VC and you captured well the unusual shape. I think it needs some texture shading on the grey panel bitmaps and maybe should be a shade darker?

https://b58facts.wordpress.com/2017/09/28/b-58-crew-stations/

 

[goodyzero]

ON the V6

Tried V6.

 

[goodyzero]

ON the V6

Tried convert to V6.

 

[goodyzero]

ON the V6

Tried convert V6.

 

[goodyzero]

ON the V6

WIP Tried convert V6.

 

[goodyzero]

ON the V6

Tried V6.

 

[goodyzero]

ON the V6

My P-51K famliy!

 

[wombat666]

Interesting what will migrate happily to v6.
Almost a case of the less complex the more compatible.
I'm just hanging out for ORBX to get off their hands and migrate to v6.