PZL/Mil Mi2 Hoplite

euroastar350

euroastar350

SOH-CM-2023
The old Nemeth Designs MI2 is getting the FSX treatment finally and they have contracted myself to do the job. Here is what I have so far:

1 exterior model done, 2 more exteriors and 3 virtual cockpits left to, well 2 virtual cockpits left to do as the one fitted to the med version is currently being coded.

Reworking all the FS9 native animations to FSX native animations, bear in mind that I have to rewrite all the animation codes by hand as I don't have the makemdl parts dictionary with all the custom animation scripts used by this model for FS9. Simple but tedious job.

Tidying up all the configuration files, removing unnecessary bits not pertaining to helicopter flight and adding missing lines. Now how do I disable the GPWS :D

This will be payware once released, but Tamas is thinking about releasing the old FS9 models as freeware and keeping this and current line as FSX only products, it's up to him to decide.

Since there is no timeframe on release dates, there isn't a whole lot going as I have a bigger project currently in development and that takes priority, so work on this and other smaller projects are pretty much in between.

Hope you guys enjoy this preview shot:wavey:

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I can't wait to see this in FSX! I was looking at the FS2004 version in the holiday sales but decided that it would not port well 'out of the box', so I am glad someone has taken up the mantle to do it. If someone does a HTR profile with it then I will be very happy.
 
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I can't wait to see this in FSX! I was looking at the FS2004 version in the holiday sales but decided that it would not port well 'out of the box', so I am glad someone has taken up the mantle to do it. If someone does a HTR profile with it then I will be very happy.
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Don't worry about dealing with a portover, this one is full fledged FSX native with specs and bump map, plus all native animations. All existing textures for the FS9 version will fit this model quite nicely, just have to match the scheme with it's corresponding specular map and off you go. For now, I am retaining the original engine start system. Maybe later down the road and once have most of my current contract work done, I'll do a more better start system.
 
Awesome news ! Hopefully the Mi-17 gets the same treatment. Flew both their Mi-2 and Mi-17 a lot in the FS9 days.

:encouragement:
Hank
 
So, I understand that some rumours about the fate of Nemeth Designs are fake. :applause:

Like Hank I hope that Mi-17 is too in the pipeline.
 
Exterior 2 done, 1 more to go. Saving all 3 virtual cockpits for last as I have to finish writing all the XML needed for the switches, knobs, levers, the whole 9 yards :biggrin-new:
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Regarding the rumors about ND shutting up shop, I really don't know what's going on as I am only dealing with Tamas in regards to these conversions.

And as for the MI17, won't happen because they don't have the gmax source files for that aircraft, the MD500D/E, AS350 (FS9) and EC120. Believe me, I wanted the MD500 and EC120 to be on my list to convert, but no source files, no conversion. So the only remaining aircraft available for conversion and I have them are the KA26, MI2 and S76.
 

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I'm REALLY looking forward to this!

This is an FSX forum, but would you consider models for P3D v3, given the new reflections available (same question goes for your other helicopter releases)?

Many thanks

Andy
 
I don't have P3DV3 as of yet, but it is in my future to purchase, I need a new computer for all my work as I am developing on a slow laptop. Having said, yes at some point in the future I want to convert all my releases including this one to P3DV3.
 
Hello euroastar350,
I see the new project but any news of this updated version "the old" Nemeth's model of Mi-2 ? :wavey:
 
Project is still active, but not a priority at the moment. Externals are done, 85% of the VCs completed. Catching up on current work and then I can finish this off and submit to Tamas for release.
 
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Project is still active, but not a priority at the moment. Externals are done, 85% of the VCs completed. Catching up on current work and then I can finish this off and submit to Tamas for release.
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Thx for this news. Fingers crossed and can't wait for sure ! :wavey:
 
No worries, the project is still alive, but it is not a priority at the moment. External models are fully converted over to FSX spec, internal models still need all switches to be redone and coded, plus I don't have the original parts XML dictionary in which I have to rewrite all the XML code to make the switches, levers, knobs function in FSX.
 
Hi, any news (+P3Dv4 info) about progress.

Btw. nice the new repaint (50th anniversary):

 
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