Hiropemonkey 0 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 No, I don't think this is an issue for the Catalina. I asked the crew of the Catalina in Lelystad about additional drag and they tell me it is almost negligible. Interesting though, the only way to know the setting of the cowl flaps is to LOOK at the engines, with a flash light at night when needed.Oh great, I wasn't sure if it was an issue with the bird or not, thanks for the answer. Looking forward to flying it, and doing some repaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campinge 0 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I captured some scenes from my last flight.Enjoy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JorisVdB 0 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Where's that scenery ? I know it's MoCat's Caribbean Seaplane Operations/Tours (have it already), but where ? Lovely video. It reminds me of one of those racing planes they used to fly the route between London and Melbourne in the thirties... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campinge 0 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 The flight was from Holiday Isle to Mooney Harbour, if I'm right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesChams 108 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I captured some scenes from my last flight.Enjoy:"> 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campinge 0 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 No, they're freeware. Just search for the authors name and you will find alot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesChams 108 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 No, they're freeware. Just search for the authors name and you will find alot!Thank you, Mr. Campinge! Also, Is there any chance of getting A2A/SHOCKWAVE's 3D REDUX lights on the Catalina? I mean, she would look really sexy with those on - especially the rotating beacon and Taxi/Landing lights, etc. orConsidering looking at this video at their Lights (At about 75% through it; near the end).This would be an awesome addition. Thanks again! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campinge 0 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 mhm, I know the B377. Flying it myself.I'll look, if it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesChams 108 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 mhm, ...I'll look, if it worksThank you for your consideration. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K 93 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Interesting though, the only way to know the setting of the cowl flaps is to LOOK at the engines, with a flash light at night when needed.Mathijs, I know its probably unlikely, but is it possible to put that flashlight into the model ? I have absolutely no idea how it could be done, but on a dark squally night over New Guinea, it would be nice to check over those motors from the comfort of your dry cosy cockpit. Secondly, what is the possibility of having a bare metal skin for the Catalina that we can add our own markings and registration letters to, using the paint kit ? These vintage aircraft look great in a combination of bare metal and weathered paint work.Anyway, even if neither is possible, keep those great screenshots coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piperpiper 0 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I'm looking forward to fly it!What about vc shadows? I see that they aren't perfect, but when the cockpit is all windowed, it's a nice, realistic effect.It seems to me that the yokes are upside down... the flat side is over the legs, for free space and movement.Is'nt it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSXaddict 18 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Also, Is there any chance of getting A2A/SHOCKWAVE's 3D REDUX lights on the Catalina? I mean, she would look really sexy with those on - especially the rotating beacon and Taxi/Landing lights, etc. If you have the Shockwave Redux lights, you can put them on ANY aircraft, default or payware. It should describe how to do it in the manual, and it takes a little work to fine tune them but again, you can manually put them on any airplane, rotocraft, boat, motorcycle, or whatever you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiropemonkey 0 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 That is unless they have been coded into the model, then you would just have those coded into the model, and then the shockwave lights being duplicates but in the cfg file. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesChams 108 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 If you have the Shockwave Redux lights, you can put them on ANY aircraft, default or payware. It should describe how to do it in the manual, and it takes a little work to fine tune them but again, you can manually put them on any airplane, rotocraft, boat, motorcycle, or whatever you have.Thanks Mr. FSX Addict!I am aware; but, there is rarely any substitute for a developers work ... And, I'm sure you'll agree that NOT everybody is good at doing that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn 873 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I'm looking forward to fly it!What about vc shadows? I see that they aren't perfect, but when the cockpit is all windowed, it's a nice, realistic effect.It seems to me that the yokes are upside down... the flat side is over the legs, for free space and movement.Is'nt it?Nope...See photo:Finn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piperpiper 0 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I'm sure you are right Finn, however, I saw a lot of birds of golden ages with that yokes turned over that I wonder...Sorry!...and about vc shadows: do you put them in the model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campinge 0 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Thank you, Mr. Campinge! Also, Is there any chance of getting A2A/SHOCKWAVE's 3D REDUX lights on the Catalina? I mean, she would look really sexy with those on - especially the rotating beacon and Taxi/Landing lights, etc. tried it today, it seems to work pretty fine.I just need to find the landing lights.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesChams 108 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 tried it today, it seems to work pretty fine.I just need to find the landing lights..Mr. campinge,Thank you soo much; This, really, will add to the realisticy look of this model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosoft Aerosoft Team [Inactive Account] 51558 Posted March 1, 2009 Author Aerosoft Share Posted March 1, 2009 Mathijs, I know its probably unlikely, but is it possible to put that flashlight into the model ? I have absolutely no idea how it could be done, but on a dark squally night over New Guinea, it would be nice to check over those motors from the comfort of your dry cosy cockpit. Secondly, what is the possibility of having a bare metal skin for the Catalina that we can add our own markings and registration letters to, using the paint kit ? These vintage aircraft look great in a combination of bare metal and weathered paint work.Anyway, even if neither is possible, keep those great screenshots coming. I am experimenting with the flashlight, but the lights stuff in FSX is buggy beyond believe so I doubt this ever will work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosoft Aerosoft Team [Inactive Account] 51558 Posted March 1, 2009 Author Aerosoft Share Posted March 1, 2009 I'm sure you are right Finn, however, I saw a lot of birds of golden ages with that yokes turned over that I wonder...Sorry!...and about vc shadows: do you put them in the model?The model is fully 'closed architecture' so when the graphics system can handle it and 'self shadowing' is activated it will do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piperpiper 0 Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 The model is fully 'closed architecture' so when the graphics system can handle it and 'self shadowing' is activated it will do so.Great!Thank you for your reply, all these functions (model, checklist, damage, ecc.) and all these screenshots bring this plane at the top! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C 110 Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 .The Catalina VC comes a little closer to completion.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brice 0 Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Is it the vintage or the modern version of the cockpit ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn 873 Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 This is the Vintage model.The modern version will get more modern radios, placed where the oldstyle Sperry autopilot now is mounted.Finn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brice 0 Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Ok, thank you Finn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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