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  2. Custom Skins Not Loading

    in IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946

    Posted

    It's been a while since I've done any skins, but I think I still remember how to install them - the  only problem is, they dont appear to be working.

     

    I created a custom skin, added the BMP to the correct folder, but no such skin is available when I start up IL2.

     

    Any ideas on this?

     

    Thanks guys!

  6. B25 Model

    in Modellers

    Posted

    Great Job there Pappy!

    Do you have an airbrush?? I have been thinking of getting one sometime for projects like this..

    No, I wish. I just used the cheap old Testors paint. First coat usually goes on kind of watery, and can is kinda of transparent. I found cross-hatching on a second coat leaves a nice finished look. Its hard to see, but i tried to add engine debris behind the cowlings. Just dipped a paper towel in some gray/black mix and smeared it lightly.

  7. B25 Model

    in Modellers

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    For Christmas, my father-in-law gave me a 1:48 B25-J model. After a few weeks working off and on, here is the finished product. Sorry about the photo quality, its from my phone.

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    *note* This isnt a historically accurate model. The original Sunday Punch B-25 was aluminum color with tail number 44. But i wanted my own custom paint job to include my personal favorite number: 7 (I flipped the 4 upside down and cut out parts to make it look like a 7) lol

  8. 4.10 Is Out!

    in IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946

    Posted

    First thing I notice,

    My game runs as smooth as glass in 4.10 vs UP2.01 My frame rates stayed locked @ 60(refresh).

    It was nice.

    Im having trouble after the install. Everything downloaded ok, and I even updated/restored 2.01. When I try to run the game, il2FB comes up in the processes list just like normal. But after a few seconds it disappears, and nothing further happens; no game starting.

    Anyone else?

  10. Red Barron B109 Skin

    in IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946

    Posted

    Worked late last night and this morning (instead of going Christmas shopping lol) to finish up my first skin in a long time. I wanted a bright red but weathered look for the 109 F-4. Thanks Snacko for the markings. Let me know what you all think. :)

    *edit* I started with the desert skin as a base... Kept the nose from it, I think the yellow fits well..

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  13. Spitfire Discovery

    in Jim's Place

    Posted

    Given where it's been for the past 65-odd years, I'd say that's pretty good. Mind you, it'll take a while to buff the dents out.

    Jabo

    I say it looks quite similar to my crate after a evening of flying.

    Thanks for the article mate :)

  14. Loadout Problems

    in Missions and mission building

    Posted

    Hey guys, Im trying to put together a dogfight map in FMB, however I cant get any (non AI) planes to have any other loadout options other than Default. I want players to have the options of bombs and rockets but I cant seem to find the right settings. Can anyone give me a point in the right direction? Ive disabled the HB options for MDS but that didnt help either.

    Cheers,

    Thanks guys

  16. 109 Cockpit

    in Jim's Place

    Posted

    Hey guys,

    For an assignment in one of my aviation classes, we are required to volunteer with an aviation related organization for 10-15 hours during the semester. I contacted the aviation museum that i posted pictures of a while back, and sat down with the membership manager for a little while. He showed me around the museum even though ive been there 3 times (no charge, and I'd never pass up an oppurtunity to see those planes again) Anyways,

    He took me to the 109, we climbed pass the chain, he propped open the cockpit and told me to climb on up and have a look! :devil:

    Wasnt allowed to sit inside, because the museum was still open, but it was Amazing! I had never seen a 109 cockpit that close before. Its smaller than what it appears in Il2. He also told me that the engine was actually designed inverted, meaning the spark plugs are located un the under side, and the pistons are pushed upwards, against gravity. Anyone have any ideas why?

    It was an awesome experience, I really with I had my camera with me..

  17. Checkin In

    in IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946

    Posted

    Hey guys,

    Just wanted to drop in and say Hello. Ive been absent for a couple weeks now.. This month has been a hurricane. Im moving in a couple weeks to a newer apartment with my Girlfriend, School starts at the end of the month also. And we have a friend visting us from belgium for a couple weeks. Ive been working 2 jobs (12 hour days) to try and max my income before school starts, which leaves little time for flying. once I move, and get settled in school with a more flexible schedule I hope I can start flying more..

    Dont worry I still think about you guys (no homo) ha ha. I was thinking to myself today about an awesome campaign I would like to make.

    A Fictional invasion of the US.. What would happen if the Japanese invaded Hawaii, then the Western Seaboard.. What if the Nazis invaded from the East after invading England.. Could make a really interesting campaign I think... Now if only we had a US Map to play on.. :)

    Let me know some of your ideas, and on my freetime ill try to put together some mission..

  18. Salute To A Fallen Hero

    in IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946

    Posted

    Trumpets play the sorrow sound of taps as I place my X45 flight system into the deep darkness of my closet. For over 5 years, he has given his loyal service for my entertainment. I think we all owe him a great debt of gratitude for his selfless sacrifice. After half a decade of fierce fighting and harsh treatment, he has given his last breath clearing the skies of inferior pilots and rookie level unarmed AI. With new OS's and a laundry list of driver issues, this seasoned veteran gracefully passed the torch to the ways of the new. However he will always be remembered as the reliable, workhorse he was.

    This afternoon I am picking up my new X52 and will be back in the skies before long. Please give a moment of silence this beautiful Saturday.

    *Salute*

  19. Aviation Science Degree

    in IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946

    Posted

    Hey guys, as most of you know, i just got out of the military. Well, i wanted to start college this term so i went down to the community college (Portland Community College) and I am pleased to announce they're wonderful Associates of Aviation Science/Piloting program. I am signed up for flight lessons starting the Winter term (had to take a few prerequisites first) and will be commercial certified with a CFI certificate by the end of the program (app 2 years from now)

    Im really excited about finally being able to do the real thing. Ive always wanted to fly and for the life of me, I dont remember why I joined the Marines instead of the Airforce (probably because I watched movies like Jarhead, Black Hawk Down, Saving Private Ryan, and Heartbreak Ridge) But anyways. Now is my chance to do it all for NO COST Thank you GI BILL! :)

    Just wanted to express my enthusiasm.. Let the congratulations begin :)

  22. Trackir Building

    in IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946

    Posted

    I assume he used the calculator and wiring schematic on the Freetrack website.

    I recall him saying they were wired in series as your drawing above.

    Yep, wired them in series. Worked well for a while, then when i unplugged them for a few minutes to sand down the tips trying to get a better signal, the 1st LED went dim. The other two still worked, so Im not sure, Like Perf said, its probably a piece of solder poking through my insulation. Ill look at it today sometime. I have plans to go to the McMinnville air museum! http://www.sprucegoose.org/ Dont know if any of you have heard of hit. Last time I went it was still being put together, now the Spruce Goose is its main exhibit as well as a SR 71 and many others! Ill take some pictures!

    Thanks again for all your help with the track stuff guys. I really hope its an easy fix. I started getting a headache trying to calibrate it perfectly last night lol my brain isnt use to flying while keep my head completly still! haha

  24. Trackir Building

    in IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946

    Posted

    yep, u r right. i've entered wrong value for the Forward Voltage

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    Well, You may have been right.. According to the calc im using the right level.. But ive just finished putting it all together and the resistor is getting way too hot.. I was using a 4.7ohm Mayhem said with his 9v power supply he was using a 220 ohm resistor... Any ideas on a good safe resistor level?

    I was so close to being done! lol I wanted to use it tonight

  25. Trackir Building

    in IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946

    Posted

    how did u get the resistor value? it seems way to low to me. did u use the calculator i've put the link.?

    i've entered the values for SFH485P and i got 20 ohms.

    5mm IR Emitter

    1.3v - 1.7v

    150 ma

    5V USB Power source

    For a 1.5V, the calculator says 3.3 ohms, but i couldn't find one. For a 1.4 V it says use a 5.6. I found the happy medium of 4.7. Any ideas? I verified with the calculator.

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