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PatchPack 1.1 for Virtavia FS9 Phantom II (FSX/P3D all versions).zip

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PatchPack 1.1 for Virtavia FS9 Phantom II (FSX/P3D all versions).zip

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

Description: Updated standalone version 1.1 of the Phantom PatchPack.

You don't need version 1.

This PatchPack will make the Virtavia Phantom II compatible with FSX and all versions of P3D, including the 64 bit version 4.

I have strived to preserve all functionality and appearance as close to the original as possible, not add new stuff.

The original FS9 package (freeware) is required, download instructions are included in the readme file.

Version 1.1 notes:
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Corrected landing lights angle.

Added navigation and strobe lights to Pack 3.

Fixed airspeed gauge.

Made an additional "J" model in air-to-air configuration, with 2 Sidewinders, 2 Sparrows and center tank, included as "model.6" in Pack 1.

To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit PatchPack 1.1 for Virtavia FS9 Phantom II (FSX/P3D all versions).zip
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.
 
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Forgot to add that I am, of course, still grateful for all suggestions and input!

The models have been my main focus, so undoubtedly there is still room for improvement, both in cockpit instrumentation (as I have attempted a one-to-one adaptation of the original Virtavia instrumentation) and (maybe not least) in the flight model.
 
I for one would like to thank you for this pack and your efforts!

The only suggestion that I have is take make the models a bit more dull, not as shiny as they are now.

A matter of preference probably!

Thanks again!

Priller
 
Priller said:
I for one would like to thank you for this pack and your efforts!

The only suggestion that I have is take make the models a bit more dull, not as shiny as they are now.

A matter of preference probably!

Thanks again!

Priller
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Thank you Priller!

I have thought about that myself, I'd hate to lose all specularity, but I could experiment with "somewhere in between".

Definitely something I'll look into, thanks for the feedback.
 
DOH!

I just discovered that I forgot to add the brake chute to the new A-A model, so there will definitely be a "PatchPack-Patch" coming up.

I'll tone down the specularity as well, as suggested, while I'm at it.
 
Penz said:
DOH!

I just discovered that I forgot to add the brake chute to the new A-A model, so there will definitely be a "PatchPack-Patch" coming up.

I'll tone down the specularity as well, as suggested, while I'm at it.
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Brilliant! Thanks so much!!

I'll start looking for some repaints for these models. I've already added the latest F-4F scheme that served in the Luftwaffe.

BTW: on my install, the bombs still show on the new J-model. I must be doing something wrong... And on my rig (I fly Prepar3D v4.5 only) the engine smoke shows up on the left wingtip. Both of them.

Cheers,

Priller
 
Priller said:
BTW: on my install, the bombs still show on the new J-model. I must be doing something wrong... And on my rig (I fly Prepar3D v4.5 only) the engine smoke shows up on the left wingtip. Both of them.
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Great stuff Priller!

Re bombs: You probably haven't used the proper model then, the new model definitely has no bombs. It's model.6 in pack 1.
Re smoke: Hehe, I hadn't noticed that! That's an easy fix, so that will be included in the "PatchPack-Patch" as well.

Thanks again, this kind of feedback is just what I need.

-JP
 
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Penz said:
Forgot to add that I am, of course, still grateful for all suggestions and input!

The models have been my main focus, so undoubtedly there is still room for improvement, both in cockpit instrumentation (as I have attempted a one-to-one adaptation of the original Virtavia instrumentation) and (maybe not least) in the flight model.
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Thank you, Penz, for all your work!

Question: does the wingfold work in this model? Not able to get it, if so. Thanks, Pete
 
Navy Chief said:
Question: does the wingfold work in this model? Not able to get it, if so.
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Thank you Navy Chief!

Yes, wingfold works for all the models, using the FS standard wingfold command. Note, that there is no default keyboard shortcut defined in FSX or P3D for this, but you can add one, if you want. I use a button on my Cougar HOTAS.

Wings out:
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Wings in:
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NOTE: Nav lights and strobes on the wing tips are not part of the model, so they won't move when you fold the wings. Turn them off before folding. :)

-JP
 
I just want to add that I'm very happy for all the input you guys are giving! :ernaehrung004:

That could only work here at SOH, with the knowledgeable people around, imagine trying to do something similar on AVSIM.

(I love AVSIM for what is is, and visit it daily, so this should not be taken as criticism in any way, it's just a different "demographic"!).

Cheers,
JP
 
J-79 engine exhaust smoke only comes from the left wingtip in FSX, also. I also had thrust levers maxed out and no A/B flames.

Yes, you can dull down the shine some, i think you suggested "somewhere in-between" and I think you're right, worked around F-4Cs for about two years in USAF, the SEA camo had a dull shine to it but never a gloss. Applied your change pack 1 to orig packs 1, 2, 3 as I moved them into FSX, working perfectly. Many thanks.
 
Great screenies Priller!

The many awesome repaints made by very talented people was one of the reasons why I thought that it would be nice to update this package.
Another is the fact that no other models exist for the recce aircraft.
The third reason is this (the F4-K model):

"Look ma, standing tall on my front leg!":
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-JP

(The most important reason was, of course, that I wanted it for myself, lol!).
 
SSI01 said:
J-79 engine exhaust smoke only comes from the left wingtip in FSX, also. I also had thrust levers maxed out and no A/B flames.

Yes, you can dull down the shine some, i think you suggested "somewhere in-between" and I think you're right, worked around F-4Cs for about two years in USAF, the SEA camo had a dull shine to it but never a gloss. Applied your change pack 1 to orig packs 1, 2, 3 as I moved them into FSX, working perfectly. Many thanks.
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Thank you SSI01!

Alredy done the "toning down" of shine, thank you for confirming it's the right thing to do.

The stock AB effect is rather subtle, but is is there, if you copied the effects as described in the readme file.

-JP
 
I have just began to supplement this JP's FSX native version of the Virtavia FS9 Phantom II.
I've attached some bump and metallic textures and converted the model to PBR P3Dv4.5.
Attached the nav lights to the wingtips and added glass to the vc canopy and activated the mirrors .
What's your opinion ?

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BawTAZK.jpg


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Thanks Penz!

I had forgotten that there isn't a "assigned" keyboard command for Wingfold. But then again, there is a LOT I forget, nowadays. Anyway, I assigned a Hotas command, and all works as advertised! NC



Penz said:
Thank you Navy Chief!

Yes, wingfold works for all the models, using the FS standard wingfold command. Note, that there is no default keyboard shortcut defined in FSX or P3D for this, but you can add one, if you want. I use a button on my Cougar HOTAS.

Wings out:
dhT6ay2.jpg


Wings in:
7Ux7xYR.jpg


NOTE: Nav lights and strobes on the wing tips are not part of the model, so they won't move when you fold the wings. Turn them off before folding. :)

-JP
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Postbaer61 said:
I have just began to supplement this JP's FSX native version of the Virtavia FS9 Phantom II.
I've attached some bump and metallic textures and converted the model to PBR P3Dv4.5.
Attached the nav lights to the wingtips and added glass to the vc canopy and activated the mirrors .
What's your opinion ?

uvYvVAg.jpg


BawTAZK.jpg


WWg3vx9.jpg


M1r7gOX.jpg
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Those shots and textures are beautiful!! Could you please share them?

Priller
 
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