Upgrades for Manfred Jahn Boeing C-97 and B-50

gman5250

gman5250

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I posted this over in the P3D forum, but I will be releasing a major skins upgrade for FSX as well.

Manfred Jahn and I have talked and we agree that an upgrade to the Boeing B-50 Stratofortress and C-97 Stratofreighter will be released.
The PBR models will be released for P3Dv4+, but the entire skins library has been also upgraded for FSX including comprehensive normal maps and HD textures. The video shows the models in PBR, but the skins translate perfectly to FSX.
As the project will now cover P3D and FSX, it seemed appropriate to share the video on this blog too.


This will be our small contribution to those sequestered during the plandemic. :encouragement:

Screen shot: B-50 and C-97 HD skins.
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Those look really sharp, Gman. When you post the skins, please include a link to the original models that apply. Thank You and Manfred.
 
Hopefully will be available also for MSFS2020 in due time, ... but I understand an application will need to be made first by the AC developers.

Definitely an eye catcher !
 
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OK, so I had a go at P3Dv5 and it appears that for the time being, the new shaders break my metallic skins. LM said they fixed the night time metallics from rendering black, but in V5 my daytime skins rendered wayyyyyy too dark. I spent a few days trying to resolve the anomally, but it looks like an issue with shaders.

So....for the time being.
My re-mastered PBR B-50 and C-97 models will be good for P3Dv4 and v4.5.
The updated skins/normal maps etc. will also be good for FSX.

As of this posting, all of the models are converted and currently being tested in P3Dv4.5. Everything is working as Manfred originally built into the models, so I'm working on triple checking all of the functions, mouse activated click spots, texturing details and other bits that are associated with a re-mastering of a sophisticated model.

I'm down to the very tiny details at this stage, mostly texture related bits, so I'll be sending the beta to Manfred for his perusal. If we agree that the model is airworthy, I think we will be able to release the entire set very shortly.

Expect some video shortly...I'll post those links up here.

:applause:
 
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gman5250 said:
Update:

OK, so I had a go at P3Dv5 and it appears that for the time being, the new shaders break my metallic skins. LM said they fixed the night time metalics from rendering black, but in V5 my daytime skins rendered wayyyyyy too dark. I spent a few days trying to resolve the anomally, but it looks like an issue with shaders.

So....for the time being.
My re-mastered PBR B-50 and C-97 models will be good for P3Dv4 and v4.5.
The updated skins/normal maps etc. will also be good for FSX.

As of this posting, all of the models are converted and currently being tested in P3Dv4.5. Everything is working as Manfred originally built into the models, so I'm working on triple checking all of the functions, mouse activated click spots, texturing details and other bits that are associated with a re-mastering of a sophisticated model.

I'm down to the very tiny details at this stage, mostly texture related bits, so I'll be sending the beta to Manfred for his perusal. If we agree that the model is airworthy, I think we will be able to release the entire set very shortly.

Expect some video shortly...I'll post those links up here.

:applause:
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I agree! But who am I?

Even the metallic skins made by several artists of SOH on the MJ C-47 look too dark.

Not only that, but terrain wise, I think that LM has quite a bit of work to do on this thing (the sim).

I think that we're looking at a hotfix here.

Priller
 
Priller said:
Not only that, but terrain wise, I think that LM has quite a bit of work to do on this thing (the sim).

I think that we're looking at a hotfix here.

Priller
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The dev team were probably working from home. So much for social distancing. :banghead:
Agree on the hotfix.
 
Maybe they're just proving to the world that this is not for entertainment...

Or they're applying the same business model as used with the F-35: release a piece of crap full of bugs after years of development, then have the customer pay for an upgrade.

Sorry if I sound just a wee bit pee'd off. It's because I am.

Sooooo looking forward to what M$ will release with MSFS! If it is anything close to what they promise, I'm forgetting about P3D altogether.

Priller
 
I didn't have a problem with the textures of either the B-50 or the C-97 as they were in FSX. Gordon, you've taken what was already really nice and knocked it out of the park! The B-50 in the video looks primed and ready for a tour on the warbird circuit! Did you alias the Virtavia B-29 interior to the B-50. (And is that then only available to those of us who bought the Superfortress?):icon30:
 
Josh Patterson said:
I didn't have a problem with the textures of either the B-50 or the C-97 as they were in FSX. Gordon, you've taken what was already really nice and knocked it out of the park! The B-50 in the video looks primed and ready for a tour on the warbird circuit! Did you alias the Virtavia B-29 interior to the B-50. (And is that then only available to those of us who bought the Superfortress?):icon30:
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Thanks Josh,

I did alias to the Virtavia B-29 and you are correct, anyone who owns a licensed Virtavia Superfortress will be able to do the same. The model I release will have Manfreds original VC.
 
OK...so the new skins and bump maps for the Manfred Jahn Boeing B-50 and C-97 will be released for use in FSX, so this tutorial vid should be of interest to the FSX community as well as the P3D folks.

Here's the pre-flight primer...more coming daily...seeing as we're all sitting home watching oil futures.

Enjoy...it's kind of relaxing and pretty. lol
 
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Thanks Josh,

I did alias to the Virtavia B-29 and you are correct, anyone who owns a licensed Virtavia Superfortress will be able to do the same. The model I release will have Manfreds original VC.
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Cool! Will we also be able to alias A2A's B337 for the KC-97? If you didn't, I think I understand how to do it myself, but will the model support it?
 
Update:

This is the P3Dv5 revision I am completing at the moment. As far as I'm concerned, this is a quantum step forward for sim enthusiasts. The FSX version of my new Manfred Jahn B-50 and C-97 skins will be identical to these, but with traditional FSX texture formats. Thus, I've posted this update here.

I put together this very brief "beauty" video of the B-50 to bring everyone up to date. There will be a C-97 video shortly.

Enjoy the video, these models absolutely rock in P3Dv5 for those thinking about taking the plunge. IMHO, V5 is one to actually commit to. I'm going to hang my hat on it, but then I'm going to dive into the new MS sim too. No such thing as havin' too much fun. :applause:

 
gman5250 said:
OK...so the new skins and bump maps for the Manfred Jahn Boeing B-50 and C-97 will be released for use in FSX, so this tutorial vid should be of interest to the FSX community as well as the P3D folks.

Here's the pre-flight primer...more coming daily...seeing as we're all sitting home watching oil futures.


Hi ya "G"
Looks like another home run with this one :encouragement:

Just so I know.....did ya ever read my recent email/pm re:C-47? Any comments? Appreciate a PM/email come back if you have time.
I didn't realize your involvement and devotion to this tremendous project.

Take care :wavey:
Butch
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Priller said:
I agree! But who am I?

Even the metallic skins made by several artists of SOH on the MJ C-47 look too dark.

Not only that, but terrain wise, I think that LM has quite a bit of work to do on this thing (the sim).

I think that we're looking at a hotfix here.

Priller
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Perhaps they were just working along the lines that these are dark times.....






Sorry.... couldn't resist :)
 
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