VPA Rafales revisited

anels9 said:
Will the rafales be hosted here at soh huub?
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That is up to the original designers. The single seaters are already available at Frank's site : http://www.mirage4fs.com/rafale.html
Hopefully Frank will compile the B version into a package in the near future.

From what understood there originally were 3 packages with two seaters. I hope somebody still has all 3 packages.

As you could read in the post by VPA Team, made on the 21st of March, in this thread, they have the intention to finish the naval version. So stay tuned as more models might become available. But as said, it is up to the designer whether the makes his work available.

Cheers,
Huub
 
My records show that there were actually four packs for the Rafale B - packs 1, 2 and 3, plus an export pack. All are .zip files, although with my version of Windows, I had to rename them so that 7Zip manager would open them automatically.

The Rafale C came in two file "versions" - an .exe file and a .zip file, but until I can access the files themselves I will not be able to work out whether they represent the same content in different formats. Perhaps this was why it was necessary for Frank to compile the C version.

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rohan said:
My records show that there were actually four packs for the Rafale B
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To be honest I wasn't aware of the existence of this model, until this thread was started. But I based my statement on what l'iguane said in one of the previous posts. In order to use his repaint, he said you needed the have the "original VPA Rafale B Pack 1,2 & 3" installed.

I'm convinced Frank has all packages and hopefully he will find some time to compile a complete package as he did for the C version.

As I like the SPA160 100th anniversary tail, I will start an attempt to create a repaint with this tail. Don't expect anything soon as it will be a lot of work and I only have limited time.

Cheers,
Huub
 
A repaint which isn't really mine.

As I liked the SPA 160 100th Anniversary livery very much, I decided to have a go on it. The painting on the tail is complex, but I thought with a few lines every day I would most likely be able to finish it is a month or so.

But things went a bit different. I found a very nice picture of the tail by Michel Jamar. and was able to stretch, skew and resize it a bit so it did fit the texture. I had to edit it a bit and had to redo the letters at one side of the tails as they were of course mirrored. Instead of recreating new textures for wings an fuselage I just edited the numbers on l'iguane's beautiful textures and here I am with a repaint which isn't really mine, but I must confess I do like the end result :biggrin-new:.

Not completely finished yet as I need to change some minor details.

L'iguane is aware and kindly allowed me to use his textures. And I hope Michel Jamar just doesn't mind I have edited his beautiful picture.....

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The aircraft 4-CJ is actually a C model, but as the rudder is mirrored for the C version the textures didn't fit, without compromises I didn't want to make. So I did the textures on the solo display B version. (which is close enough for me)

Cheers,
Huub
 
I'm working with Vince Hellegouarch (3D modeler of the VPA Rafale series) to get the Rafale B and Rafale M groups ready for distribution.
Since the B and M include at least 16 external models each along with all of the textures (even if repeated -- this was from FS2004 days before cfg files), I will probably upload them to SOH for distribution.
I've only been out of the hospital for a short time and much of that has been spent with doctors so please bear with me.
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That is good news Frank! Thanks for all your efforts and those of Vince. And I'm sure most people visiting this forum are quite patient....

Cheers,
Huub

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VPA Dassault Rafale B

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A new entry has been added to Add-Ons Library, category FS 2004 Military - Jets

Description: Rafale B for Flight Simulator 2004 approved by Dassault Aviation. Developed by VPA -- Vincent Hellegouarch (3D Modeler), Philippe Devallez (Panel Designer), and Alexander Baffert (Flight Envelope).

The aircraft has been reproduced in 18 different configurations. 15 of which could be implemented in time of war. There is also one Solo configuration and two “export” configurations with conformal fuel tanks.

There are strict limitations to distribution, modifications, and component usage that will be enforced by the VPA members and Dassault Aviation so you are advised to read the documentation carefully.

Frank Safranek

To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit VPA Dassault Rafale B
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.
 
Thank you frank! This is fantastic!

will the C also go up with the b and m? I know it’s over at mirage4fs but would be good to keep them together
 
Thanks again! After l'iguane picked up this model again, a member here was kind enough to share the models he had in his archive. Which turned out to be just a small part of all the B models, and I really had no idea there were so many different versions, until I opened this package!

About the suggestion by anels9; Frank, when you want to upload them here to save bandwidth on you site, feel free to do so. I think should feel honoured to have such a beautiful model available at our site. And the uploader is always in full control over his uploads here. So when you think there is a reason to remove it, you can always remove it from the library again

Kind regards,
Huub

Below a surprise I found in this package....

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Ooh that looks rather interesting Huub. :running:

A massive thanks to all the guys Frank, these really are rather special models. Now I just need to work out how to put some Indian and Greek roundels on them ......
 
rohan said:
My records show that there were actually four packs for the Rafale B - packs 1, 2 and 3, plus an export pack. All are .zip files, although with my version of Windows, I had to rename them so that 7Zip manager would open them automatically.

The Rafale C came in two file "versions" - an .exe file and a .zip file, but until I can access the files themselves I will not be able to work out whether they represent the same content in different formats. Perhaps this was why it was necessary for Frank to compile the C version.

:encouragement:
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The difference between the exe and zip versions of the original Rafale C was due to some anti-virus software issues.
People weren't able to download the exe installer so it was put inside a zip file so allow it to at least be downloaded.
Hope this clarifies things.
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AndyG43 said:
Ooh that looks rather interesting Huub. :running:

A massive thanks to all the guys Frank, these really are rather special models. Now I just need to work out how to put some Indian and Greek roundels on them ......
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Hi Andy,,

As I said in my original post; "a surprise I found in this package....". So this livery is one of the default textures included in this package and was definitely not done by me :biggrin-new:

Cheers,
Huub
 
What a great looking aircraft. Thank you for all of the hard work that went into creating it. I look forward downloading and flying it in the near future.
 
huub vink said:
Hi Andy,,

As I said in my original post; "a surprise I found in this package....". So this livery is one of the default textures included in this package and was definitely not done by me :biggrin-new:

Cheers,
Huub
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Understood that Huub, was thanking you for the heads up. :ernaehrung004:The CFT models would look rather lovely in UAE marking methinks.
 
VPA Dassault Rafale M

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A new entry has been added to Add-Ons Library, category FS 2004 Military - Jets

Description: Rafale M for Flight Simulator 2004 approved by Dassault Aviation. Developed by VPA -- Vincent Hellegouarch (3D Modeler), Philippe Devallez (Panel Designer), and Alexander Baffert (Flight Envelope).

The aircraft has been reproduced in 16 different configurations. Each version, as with the Rafale C and B, are configurations that can be implemented in time of war. All include animated launch bar. Two configurations in the tanker role include extending/retracting refueling drogue (basket).

There are strict limitations to distribution, modifications, and component usage that will be enforced by the VPA members and Dassault Aviation so you are advised to read the documentation carefully.

To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit VPA Dassault Rafale M
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.
 
Still and always impressed by all new addons for FS2004, which is almost 20 years old. What a beauty! Congrats to that release :applause:
 
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