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  2. PMDG officially developing for X-Plane

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    There will be the IXEG 737classic out soon and it will be PMDG quality at least. Not sure if there is a X-Plane market for two high quality (and expensive) 737s.

    And PMDG cannot expect to be first class for sure with their first X-Plane project. They have nothing like the expertise the IXEG team has. I think they are wise enough not to compete with the top notch XP Airliner right at the beginning.

    We'll see...

     

    Cheers

     

    i'm doubtful about that, the IXEG team would make a great -300, but that's the only one they'd be doing. Knowing FSX devs, they're probably going to create all 16 737-NG models. 

     

    It's also very likely that their first XP project will be on par with FJS and IXEG, they have a lot of resources at their disposal.

  5. Freeware 787-8 project

    in Aircraft Development

    Posted

    Keep up the good work - you are reknown for quality, and i am certain that is what you will continue to produce. I have all the fsx heavy liners, and there are some superb examples out there - such a pity the conversion process is so difficult.

     

    thank you for your kind words.

    in all honesty, conversions aren't hard, i can do a half-decent one in a week. the hard part is making modifications to the objects, it takes time and practice. For example, if I were to create an a330 using thomas ruth's a330s, it would be relatively easy, to animate, texture and build flight models for each plane, i'd say, 3-4 days per plane. However, if I were to say, create new gears, edit the engine mesh, and create full cabins and VCs for the planes, it would take, perhaps 3-4 months per plane. That is assuming, however, that I work several hours a day.

  6. PMDG officially developing for X-Plane

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    WOW. Thanks for those screenshots, I'm excited already! That NGX definitely looks a lot sweeter than PMDG's old 747.

     

    i've seen the mesh of the NGX, the plane is beautifully constructed, and if they design with that model, the plane will fly super-smoothly even on low-end computers, think, CRJ or Sukhoi Superjet in it's early versions

  8. What did you fly today?

    in Screenshots

    Posted · Edited by Michael_Chang

    i didn't fly this, but my friend did. I just wanted to post, because it looks INCREDIBLE!

     

    The cone of the engine, those normal maps are SO NICE in this screen, i can't believe it's my 767

     

    823405_423985741017412_1895682702_o.jpg

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  9. Heavy Metal - Boeing 767-400ER Paintkit

    in Liveries

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    File Name: Boeing 767-400ER Paintkit

    File Submitter: Michael_Chang

    File Submitted: 06 Apr 2013

    File Category: Heavy Metal

    X-Plane Version(s): X-Plane 9
    Livery For: Click Here For Aircraft

    This is the Paintkit file for the 767-400ER

    It is also available at AVSIM.com

    This paintkit features no modification from the original paintkit by Philip Foglar. Following our agreement on the usage of his paints, this upload is permitted.

    The paintkit features a detailed set of .PSD files including a full aircraft .psd. It also features:

    • LIT mapping that should be compatible with the XP model
    • details such as rivets, dirt lines and panelling along the whole body of the aircraft
    • Wing .psd files that include three different wing styles found on the 767-400ER
    • Engine .psd files with LIT maps


    Note: this .psd does NOT contain the LIT maps needed for making red beacon splashes on the top and bottom of the aircraft, for those, you must refer to the original paint files to guide you.

    This plane isn't flown by many operators, however a few nice liveries for this jet would be great :D

    let's see what all of this group's painters can churn out :)

    Click here to download this file

  10. Heavy Metal - Boeing 767-200/200ER Paintkit

    in Liveries

    Posted

    File Name: Boeing 767-200/200ER Paintkit

    File Submitter: Michael_Chang

    File Submitted: 06 Apr 2013

    File Category: Heavy Metal

    X-Plane Version(s): X-Plane 9
    Livery For: Click Here For Aircraft

    Hey guys, been a while since i've uploaded here, but i'm here to deliver a nice little present for you :)

    This is the 767-200/200ER paintkit, by Philip Foglar.
    Following our agreement regarding his works, I have permission to upload this file, so long as he is credited.

    Nothing in this paintkit has been modified from the original, so much of the stuff is still in the FSX format, except all the .psds and the full-length PSD

    Features:

    • Full PSD with multi-layer settings for painting with ease
    • includes dirt lines, rivets and fine details
    • blank models of every single 767-200/200ER uploaded here
    • Engine and wing .psd files for those who want to edit those


    PLEASE NOTE, THE FUSELAGE LANDING LIGHT SPLASHES ARE A DIFFERENT SIZE IN X-PLANE THAN THEY ARE IN fsx, SO DON'T USE THE PROVIDED LIT MAPS INSIDE THE PAINTKIT, INSTEAD, USE THE WHITE SET OF LIT MAPS PROVIDED IN THE ORIGINAL FILE DOWNLOAD.

    I encourage the production of liveries for this plane, seems we don't have a lot, despite their being a huge selection of airlines to choose from, and quite a few fictional ones as well.

    I'll be uploading the 767-400ER paintkit shortly

    Cheers
    ~Michael~

    Click here to download this file

  11. PMDG officially developing for X-Plane

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I agree with this.

     

    The only problem with this for PMDG is the quality of EADT's 737.

     

    To be completely honest, if its either the 737, 747 or 777 I will be a very happy person  :D

     

    Interesting theory regarding Ramzzess 757

     

    if PMDG came to X-plane with the 737 NGX series, the EADT 737 wouldn't stand a chance in it's current state. it would be out-sold by a lower-poly higher-definition and ultra-realistic model with a VC. IF PMDG comes to XP, then EADT is practically finished. unless they opt to merge.

     

    McPhat_737_ngx_prev2.jpg NGX_External_Preview_012.jpg

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  12. 3D Shots and Renders - showoff what you have been working on.

    in 3D Shop

    Posted

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    In the works on the FSX side of things. Once I get a new laptop, the production on the boeing 787-9 will be put into action :D 

    This is just a comparison of the two aircraft tires, the Boeing 787-9 has slightly larger tires and a longer bogey to cope with the weight of the bigger jet, and to help with the takeoff,  because the plane is longer. Overall though, i think that the 787-9 has a better all around wing-to-fuselage ratio, it looks more proportionate 

  15. 767 livery painting rules

    in Aircraft Development

    Posted

    okay. It's become quite evident, that some of the liveries uploaded to this site that are of my 767, are converted versions of their FSX counterparts. Now although none of the FSX painters have any issues with it yet, it would be prefered if everyone who posts such liveries credit the original designers as the creators of the paint.

     

    This is a list of Authors who permit conversions of their paints:

     

    Brandon Henry

    Philip Foglar

    Stephen Groom

    Stefan Bree

     

    Other painters should be consulted first.

     

    Understand, it's totally fine to convert those paints, since they were literally MADE for this jet, but please, give proper credits when proper credits are due.

     

    ~Michael~

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  18. Freeware 787-8 project

    in Aircraft Development

    Posted

    I must say... every passing day, I long to once again model the points of my 787. The building process of the plane truly was a wonderful hobby. Understand however, that we continue to push forward right now, even though we are literally trying to bulldoze a cliff. Inch by inch, we will break through, and before you know it, we'll be back in business, working harder than ever to bring you all a nice freeware jet.

  21. Freeware 787-8 project

    in Aircraft Development

    Posted

    "All good things must come to an end." 

    Shortly, we will be abandoning the 787 project, due to the evident time issues and insufficient equipment to work with. We apologize for this, however it has become evident that working in these conditions is just too hard.

    the proposed projects would be developed if the equipment and time constraints were lifted"

    It is with great sadness that the rest of the team abandoned the very well expected release of the add-on.

    *Note*
    Beta testers of the 787 are NOT allowed to redistribute the 787 under any circumstances, tolerance is not given if the boat is rocked.

    Michael Chang, Peter Tram, Matthew Huerta-developers of FSXP

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