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Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.
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Special Server Maintenance
Just when you think you have everything running some what better...
You get a message from the Hosting company. Short story they need to move us to a new server. I have been working with them to plan a good date for all concerned. Here is what we have come up with as a schedule.
- November 4th 17:00 -5UTC shut off the forums and start backup proceedures. During this time there will be no access to the forums or the Resource Section.
- November 5th Continue with Backups and download same until complete.
- November 6th 7:00 turn over server to hosting company to move system to new server
- November 7th - 8th restore backups and upgrade forum software.
If all goes well we should be back online on November 8th.
To keep you updated we will post updates on AVSIM forums.
Thank you for your support.
SOH A-26 Invader, the story continues ...
- Thread starter MZee1960
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jamminjames
Charter Member
Can't wait for this one. Great work and thanks to all involved.........
docjohnson
Charter Member
That's impressive, I've been flying the A/B-26 in FS2004, FSXA, and now P3D and this is the best its ever been.
gman5250
Charter Member
The B&C models are both close to beta. I'm working on details in the VC, mainly the new interior fuselage, window and canopy frame modeling. Also getting gauges accurate, switches live for TackPak and other bits.
I thought a few shots taken from the raw video would be in order to show off progress and textures.
First is A-26B-55-DL 44-34356 BC-356 of the All Weather Flying Center by Jan Kees Blom. This is a perfect example of how a magnificent paint from another artist can be easily converted for PBR.
The process is easy...I'll put together a tutorial on the process.
Thanks Jan Kees for this immaculate paint.
I thought a few shots taken from the raw video would be in order to show off progress and textures.
First is A-26B-55-DL 44-34356 BC-356 of the All Weather Flying Center by Jan Kees Blom. This is a perfect example of how a magnificent paint from another artist can be easily converted for PBR.
The process is easy...I'll put together a tutorial on the process.
Thanks Jan Kees for this immaculate paint.
docjohnson
Charter Member
Sweet! Can't wait to see it. Thank you for the hard work on this.
Navy Chief
Senior Member
Whoa! That is gorgeous!!! NC
jamminjames
Charter Member
Speechless!!!!
jankees
SOH-CM-2026
First is A-26B-55-DL 44-34356 BC-356 of the All Weather Flying Center by Jan Kees Blom. This is a perfect example of how a magnificent paint from another artist can be easily converted for PBR.
The process is easy...I'll put together a tutorial on the process.
Thanks Jan Kees for this immaculate paint.
You're welcome, Gordon, though the paint looks sooo much better after your treatment. Just fantastic, I can't wait to convert the others..
gman5250
Charter Member
Douglas A-26B,C & K Video Preview
As promised the A-26 Invader preview video is uploaded. This is a longer video, featuring all three Invaders...including "Special Kay". Here is a good chance to see the new interiors and exteriors in full PBR glory. Not to worry...the models will also be released as standard FSX and P3D models for those who favor those platforms.
Pay special attention to the All Weather Flying Center skin by Jan Kees. I tweaked the skin slightly, removing the FSX alpha channels and adding the metallic texture sheets needed to convert this beautiful paint to PBR. Thanks Jan Kees...what a beauty. I retained the original UVW mapping from Milton Shupe for my upgrades, which means that any and all older skins will work on the new model and can all be upgraded to PBR.
This video is meant to showcase the new models, but is also a "beauty" tour of the airplane, the sim and some of my scenery and environments. All of the local scenery in this video are my work, re-built following my catastrophic data loss. KRNO has been a real project because...well it's a big airport. lol
Enjoy the smoke, noise and music.
As promised the A-26 Invader preview video is uploaded. This is a longer video, featuring all three Invaders...including "Special Kay". Here is a good chance to see the new interiors and exteriors in full PBR glory. Not to worry...the models will also be released as standard FSX and P3D models for those who favor those platforms.
Pay special attention to the All Weather Flying Center skin by Jan Kees. I tweaked the skin slightly, removing the FSX alpha channels and adding the metallic texture sheets needed to convert this beautiful paint to PBR. Thanks Jan Kees...what a beauty. I retained the original UVW mapping from Milton Shupe for my upgrades, which means that any and all older skins will work on the new model and can all be upgraded to PBR.
This video is meant to showcase the new models, but is also a "beauty" tour of the airplane, the sim and some of my scenery and environments. All of the local scenery in this video are my work, re-built following my catastrophic data loss. KRNO has been a real project because...well it's a big airport. lol
Enjoy the smoke, noise and music.