SOH A-26 Invader, the story continues ...

[Switchblade408]

This is looking absolutely AWESOME! Thanks to all involved with this project! The suspense waiting for this is almost killing me!

 

[sp762]

Yes. There’s so much excitement right now. I can’t pick between the B-26, C123 or C119 project to be most enthusiastic about.

 

[gman5250]

I think the basic improvements on the VC are at an acceptable level to hand it over to the team to do their final work.

I did some detailed modeling on the radios, TACAN and VHF, made some changes on the quadrant base and cut the Boolean cuts for the levers. I added a full cage with ribs and formers, and some other bits here and there. One thing to add is the overhead switch panel for the battery and other electronics switches.

The exterior and interior models are now mated and everything on the restored model seems to check out. The new model is current for FSX, FSX SE, P3D2/3 and P3D4. DaveQ and JensOle are going to take the model with the fixes and updates and finalize the package.

The interior re-model.

 

[gman5250]

 

[strykerpsg]

Just simply beautiful representation of a fantastic warbird Gman. I have to ask though, will it be possible to TacPack it?

 

[gman5250]

Just simply beautiful representation of a fantastic warbird Gman. I have to ask though, will it be possible to TacPack it?

That will be up to DaveQ and Jens-Ole. I still need to model the armament strip at the top of the panel, so I can code the switches as needed.

 

[awstub]

I sure hope it does get tacpacked....there is going to be a historically accurate Laotian theater for it to prowl around.

That will be up to DaveQ and Jens-Ole. I still need to model the armament strip at the top of the panel, so I can code the switches as needed.

 

[JensOle]

As of now dont think we have the skills or experience to make it Tac pack compatible (Gordon and Mark might have experience with this). As you know, the K is a rather weapon hungry lady and to bring new weapons into Tac Pack is not something I have experience with.

There are currently no plan to make it Tac pack compatible, but all stores will be selectable from the load out menu so that you can get the visual you want in the regard to weapons.

 

[JensOle]

I wanted to share a few previews of the outstanding work roger wilco 66 is doing for the K project, bellow are a few shots of the LAU-3a pod (with and without fairings)

 

[roger-wilco-66]

I'm eager to see these things on the aircraft!

Gordon did an exceptional job on it, if I may add. This is one of the top highlights for me. A true american hot rod of the skies, the Counter Invader.



Cheers,
Mark

 

[Alky]

That will be up to DaveQ and Jens-Ole. I still need to model the armament strip at the top of the panel, so I can code the switches as needed.

I just came across this thread and became curious. Is this a rework of the A-26 VC along the lines of the C-47 and is pending release some time in the near future?

 

[gman5250]

I just came across this thread and became curious. Is this a rework of the A-26 VC along the lines of the C-47 and is pending release some time in the near future?

This is a rework of the B-26K Counter Invader. I don't have the time available to create something that would compliment Jan Visser's C-47, but the remodel is a big step forward from the original. I came in to the project to straighten out some animation glitches and ended up restoring the entire Gmax model. The focal point of the VC is the panel, which has all new 3D modeling for the gauges and radios. I made quite a few changes on the quadrant, the cockpit frame and I upgraded the art to 4K.

I just handed the model off to the team to do their magic. They will keep everyone updated on a release date. Should be close now that the model is up to date.

 

[Alky]

Should be close now that the model is up to date.

I'm looking forward to it. Thanks for all the work you contribute to this sim!

 

[DaveQ]

A-26K Update

We are still working through a number of issues with FSX in particular, and this week has been quite difficult. As always it all looks nearly done and you think it can go out in a few days, then beta testing starts throwing up the unexpected (this is why we do it...!). But we now have RW66's weapons pack to play with so here are a few shots.

DaveQ

 

[stovall]

Very nice work to everyone involved. Looking forward to flying her.

 

[jamminjames]

Really looking good guys! I have a friend who has a ranch in Paris TX. Back in 78 or 79 he told me there was a man who had several old airplanes on his cattle ranch. We drove from Longview to go see them. He had two K's, a wildcat, bearcat and a TBM. He got in trouble with the IRS and had to sell em. Don't know where they wound up>

 

[jmfabio]

To quote George Takei, "Oh My!".

You guys will have to slow down or I will have to get off my butt. I can't keep up with all the progress on this beautiful bird.

I am busy with my meager project, and I find I am missing out on all the gorgeous rides that have been put out or are about to take flight.

Kudos to everyone working on the Invader. It is truly a work of art.

Joe

 

[gman5250]

The office, nearly ready to go. Just wiring up some switches and getting it optimized for FSX. It's fine in P3D and P3Dv4.

 

[JensOle]

Scrshot727 by Jens-Ole Kjølberg, on Flickr

Scrshot729 by Jens-Ole Kjølberg, on Flickr

 

[docjohnson]

Great work! All of you! Can't wait to fly this one again!