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SWS F-4 B/N Phantom PBR released

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SOH-CM-2023
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After a long rework, the SWS Phantom is back in PBR! Making use of the latest tools and techniques, the SWS team have brought the Phantom up to modern standards, while future-proofing the product!

This upgrade of the Phantom features:
  • High detail exterior and three cockpit models
  • Full set of scratch-built PBR texture maps for exterior and VC
  • 19 accurate schemes
  • Full integration with SWS Carriers Extended
  • Full TacPack integration
  • Realistic systems modelling and full custom Autopilot
  • Dynamic lighting
The PBR Phantom is a stand-alone product, priced at 39.99€.

SWS customers who bought the legacy Phantom from us will be able to buy it for 19.99€ by using the coupon they will find in their SWS account page.

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https://simworksstudios.com/f4bn-phantom-2-for-platforms-prepar3dv4-pbr.html :wavey:
 
Sometimes I get a little picky........in this case where the 'F4B/N' promotion is illustrated by an F4C!
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Great news.

Wonder what all the new schemes are? I spot a PMTC F-4N pumpkin :jump: Will defnitely be getting this ... :applause:
 
Bought it this evening, it's very nice! I hope to see the repainters redo their F-4C/D repaints to work with this version. The texture format is different so it's not a simple drop-in.
 
Not sure I will spring another 20 euros to buy the same plane a second time - just to get the nice PBR shiny bits. Am put off by SWS dropping their web site forum and user support there.
 
I'll be updating the repaints I made. I just set up my new PC and haven't had time to get the paint kit just yet.

Bought it this evening, it's very nice! I hope to see the repainters redo their F-4C/D repaints to work with this version. The texture format is different so it's not a simple drop-in.
 
Nice shots Dave!!!

Nice to see a late-ish VMFA-531. PMTC pumpkin is a treat too.

Any later low-vis schemes? 152291 would be lovely.

http://nambp.org/mcdonnell-f-4n-phantom-ii

Much as I love the very late VMFA-235 paint at the top, they flew the J, so not sure if that was in non flying condition / ground training status when that pic was taken.

But the low(er)-vis VF-154 saw service, and was in the original repaint pack, albeit with some mistakes. That’d be a nice one.


VF-21 N model on her last cruise, a little tired, but lovely to my eyes:

https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:F-4N_Phantom_VF-21_in_flight_1983.jpeg

Thanks Stu-I believe you were behind at least some of these released repaints. They look great, and I look forward to whatever else you have cooking :)
 
If that first article you linked is correct, and I don't doubt it in the least, while that bird was at VMFAT-101, I worked on it at least once. Probably a lot more. :wavey:

Have fun, all!
Pat☺
 
The F-4 paintkit will be uploaded this week on the website, so I hope we see more paints cropping up! :)

The fuselage layout is identical to the old one, so the old paints should be easier to port!
 
I'll be updating the repaints I made. I just set up my new PC and haven't had time to get the paint kit just yet.

Thank you! Those repaints were very nice on the original version and I look forward to flying them again.
 
That will definitely make it easier.

It sure would be nice if SWS came out with a true F-4C though.


The F-4 paintkit will be uploaded this week on the website, so I hope we see more paints cropping up! :)

The fuselage layout is identical to the old one, so the old paints should be easier to port!
 
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Here's another one.....

Dave

What a beautiful scheme!

I am trying to work on an Afterburner enhancement pack for this model to add more fire in the burner cans. Got it to work BUT with the usual Animated Particle Afterburner effects, there is a issue with the bmp texture rotating/flipping when the aircraft turns or rolls. Trying to find a solution if at all possible.
 
StormILM said:
What a beautiful scheme!

I am trying to work on an Afterburner enhancement pack for this model to add more fire in the burner cans. Got it to work BUT with the usual Animated Particle Afterburner effects, there is a issue with the bmp texture rotating/flipping when the aircraft turns or rolls. Trying to find a solution if at all possible.

I just finished patching a little bug in the burners' dynamic lights, but wanted to get in touch with someone who knows effects to make us a burner using them.

BTW, try using "static=1" and the facing variable, it may stop the thing from flipping.
 
I just finished patching a little bug in the burners' dynamic lights, but wanted to get in touch with someone who knows effects to make us a burner using them.

BTW, try using "static=1" and the facing variable, it may stop the thing from flipping.

Thanks for that info, will get back into it and test to see if that helps.
 
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