A2A's civilian Mustang MkIV

[Paul K]

After a series of rather disappointing purchases from other add-on aircraft manufacturers, I decided to cheer myself up with something I could rely on - i.e. something from A2A. And here she is, my first single-engine Accu-Sim warbird. I'm still learning all about her, but I'm hugely impressed already. By the way I'm never sure whether I should be posting pictures of non-British aircraft in this gallery, so I've called it a MkIV and put an RAF paint on it. Hopefully, nobody will notice.

[DaveB]

Hi Paul

That's a very nice looking model/paint As large swathes of P51 production was made specifically for the RAF, this lady has no problem making an appearance Lewis tells me you can switch Accu-Sim off (or that the models default to Accu-Sim off).. something I should really look into as it often stops my flying the P47. RTFM again me thinks As it happens, I recently threw a new Snafu paint on it and managed a short flight without it blowing up

I have the WWII Fighters Mustang (updated to FSX native spec) which I fly every now and again but paints are limited.. they're either pre-FSX conversion or WoP3 and the maps are different. Considering Warbirdsim at the mo

ATB
DaveB

[Tako_Kichi]

I did a few Commonwealth paints for the A2A WoPII/WWII Fighters FSX update version Dave 'cus I was sick of looking at US paints all the time. I did 112 Sqn RAF (the 'Sharkmouth' squadron), 234 Sqn RAF, 442 Sqn RCAF (3 paints, 1 camo, 2 bare metal), 3 Sqn RAAF and even one in the Luftwaffe green/yellow evaluation paint they used when testing captured aircraft.

They can be found here: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/l ... 0&keyid=86

[Paul K]

Lewis tells me you can switch Accu-Sim off (or that the models default to Accu-Sim off).. something I should really look into as it often stops my flying the P47. RTFM again me thinks As it happens, I recently threw a new Snafu paint on it and managed a short flight without it blowing up

I have the WWII Fighters Mustang (updated to FSX native spec) which I fly every now and again but paints are limited.. they're either pre-FSX conversion or WoP3 and the maps are different. Considering Warbirdsim at the mo

I don't know about the P-47, but in the Mini Controls panel of this Mustang, you can turn damage on or off, which I assume equates to enabling or disabling Accusim. In the Stratocruiser, there is a definite option. I've had to wind down the sim realism settings for the Mustang because I can't cope with the swing on take off, and I'm not sure if that affects Accusim at all. Its a cracking model though, particularly with the modern autopilot, radios and GPS fitted. Not only that, but with a one-line edit of their respective aircraft.cfg entries, repaints for the military model can be used on the civilian one.

I hope you don't mind, but I had to post a picture of this repaint by the highly esteemed Jan Kees Blom - Elizabeth Jane just happens to be the name of my elder daughter. I might send her the link to this thread...she'll be thrilled.

I did a few Commonwealth paints for the A2A WoPII/WWII Fighters FSX update version Dave 'cus I was sick of looking at US paints all the time. I did 112 Sqn RAF (the 'Sharkmouth' squadron), 234 Sqn RAF, 442 Sqn RCAF (3 paints, 1 camo, 2 bare metal), 3 Sqn RAAF and even one in the Luftwaffe green/yellow evaluation paint they used when testing captured aircraft.

They can be found here: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/l ... 0&keyid=86

Larry, do those repaints work with the WoP3 Mustang, the current Accusim one ?

[Tako_Kichi]

Larry, do those repaints work with the WoP3 Mustang, the current Accusim one ?

To be perfectly honest Paul I can't remember as I did them so long ago. I have a feeling that the WoP3 version was a totally re-built model so the texture mapping would be different. The only way to know for sure would be to download one and compare the texture sheets to see if:

1. They had the same file names.

OR

2. The parts were in the same places on the texture sheet.

If 2 it might be possible to make them work by renaming the file to match the WoP3 naming system.

I don't think I have the WoP3 P51 on this install of FSX but it may be on my old computer (which hasn't been started up in years) so I can't easily check.

[Paul K]

Yep Larry, I think the WoP 3 Mustang is a new model altogether. I'd certainly like to see some RAF repaints for it.

[DaveB]

Larry..

Thanks for that. I already have your Commonwealth paints for it As I said earlier.. choosing paints for the 'in-between' Mustang is a minefield. I've pulled so many down that are either pre-update or for the WoP3 model, I gave up in the end. Yours were/are for the in-betweener and work a treat

Paul.. I've dug the rubbish out for my P47 and find its NOT the Accu-Sim model after all. Dim-wit! No wonder I couldn't turn AS off I've not done a proper install for it in ages.. just dragged all I could find from one build to the next and undoubtedly.. bits have gone along the way. It may be better to remove what I have and start anew

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ATB
DaveB

[Paul K]

Dave, is it the current WoP3 Thunderbolt that you have, but without the Accusim module ?

Like those Mustang repaints by the way.

[DaveB]

Hello Mate

Yes it is I could always get the Accu-Sim module for it but life is complex enough without adding to it I've since dragged all the bits out and installed it properly from the exe I've always thought what a butch looking aircraft it is and couldn't resist getting it. However.. expectations can be dashed (as we both know from recent experiences) and a consequence is I like to look at it more than I like to fly it. I have the same 'problem' with a number of models so the P47 is far from unique

I've jumped on the Warbirdsim boat btw

ATB
DaveB

[233SQN]

I’m a big fan of the A2A WoP 2 P51 FS9 version with patch for FSX. I fly it more than anything and it’s got a brilliant flight model, it really feels as though it’s balanced on knife edge especially on climb out, so unlike the “arcade” type flight models of so many FS aircraft. Dare I say it almost feels like you’re flying a real aeroplane!

I have a large number of repaints... try these sites.

http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/fil ... =50&st=150

http://www.simulatedcreations.com/simul ... p2_51.html

I also have the Warbirdsim P51B and Little friends (both bought when on special). They’re good, but for me don’t match the A2A version.

I really should buy the WoP3 version!