Simviation Forum - New PBY Catalina for fs 2004 would be cool

Dec 21^st, 2003 at 1:09am

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I would love to see a redone PBY-catalina using all the new graphic capabilities in fs2004.

Only asking after many hours of trying myself and finding that I have no talent or skill for this sort of thing (much to my dismay)

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Reply #1 - Dec 21^st, 2003 at 6:52am

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Looking for the same thing myself. I have spent too many hours searching for this plane and the ones i did find were older and not fully compatible with FS9. Sure would like to have one though.

Kevin

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Reply #2 - Dec 21^st, 2003 at 8:34pm

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well guys! I'm joining U too!

I would like to see Catalinas flying around!
Amazing a/c!

Grin

cya!

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Reply #3 - Dec 22^nd, 2003 at 10:50pm

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Wait no longer. Give me to the end of January 2004 and i will have one put out. Most likely it will be sooner, but I am just covering my tracks. 8)

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Reply #4 - Dec 23^rd, 2003 at 8:14am

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Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez Viper!!!!

WHAT A NICE NICE NIIIIIIICE NEWS!!!
GREAT GREAT GREAT!!!

Do u need any help with textures or painting??
I can make it 4U...if U want, plz contact me, glad to help ya!

MERRY XMAS!!!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

cya!

« Last Edit: Dec 23^rd, 2003 at 9:17am by foo_fighter »

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Reply #5 - Dec 23^rd, 2003 at 8:49am

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Do a GST and a KM-2 too (both russian license-built Catalinas)

GST is the stock WW2 russian airforce version (960hp)
KM-2 is the same with 1850hp engines

More info
http://www.catalina.demon.nl/pby/redstar.htm

Photo of engine covers on these machines (actually a Li-2, looks the same Here

Russian planes: IL-76 (all standard length ones), Tu-154 and Il-62, Tu-134 and An-24RV&&&&AI flightplans and repaints can be found here

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Reply #6 - Dec 23^rd, 2003 at 9:18am

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IVAN

never noticed the Reds got Catalinas too!!
really nice to know!!!!

MERRY XMAS!!!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

cya!

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Reply #7 - Dec 26^th, 2003 at 5:02pm

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Yep the reds had them too.
You can't mess with Ivan when it comes to russian planes.

ViperFlight, that is great news! Looking forward to seeing it. Is it to be Payware or Freeware? If you don't mind me asking.
Wish I could offer my assistance, but besides testing it (hint, hint) I am afraid I would be totally useless.

Hope to see it soon.

Kevin

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Reply #8 - Dec 28^th, 2003 at 2:29am

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Outstanding!!! I look forward to seeing it.
One of my grandfathers brothers "Great Uncles?" was on a Black Cat PBY in the south pacific.

I Love those PBY's would love to own and restore one someday....an albatross or a goose would be nice as well.

Again my appreciation, and I look forward to seeing your work.

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Reply #9 - Dec 28^th, 2003 at 4:32pm

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A PBY Supercat just left the Museum of Aviation here in my home town.
It was one of the only planes that flew over Kitty Hawk for the Wright Bros. anniversary.
It was the first time I saw one up close, and you can imagine how amazed I was at it's size!! It filled just about the whole museum and dwarfed the numerous other warbirds there!
I hate myself for not taken pictures of it!!! They told me that it wouldn't be returning to the museum because it was set for display elsewhere, Miami I think.
But there is another one flying in soon, it was used in 1943 I think, as soon as it gets here I'll post photos for all to enjoy!

P.S. I just watched Tora,Tora,Tora last night and almost cried at all of them being destroyed on the airstrip! Cry

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Reply #10 - Dec 30^th, 2003 at 11:12pm

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Hey again. Sorry I haven't got back to your questions on time. You probably know how hard it is to deal with family coming over this time of year, so I have not been online since Christmas eve.

However, I have started working on the PBY and though it has not taken full shape yet it is moving torward the objective.

Thanks again, and Happy New Year
Wes

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Reply #11 - Dec 30^th, 2003 at 11:14pm

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Hey again. Sorry I haven't got back to your questions on time. You probably know how hard it is to deal with family coming over this time of year, so I have not been online since Christmas eve.

However, I have started working on the PBY and though it has not taken full shape yet it is moving torward the objective. Also, it will be freeware. Promise.

Thanks again, and Happy New Year
Wes

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Reply #12 - Dec 31^st, 2003 at 7:38am

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hi VIPER

Do U want some help with painting???
If U do want, call me ok?
ANd another question, RU goingo to do both variants, the ones with the nose guns and the ones with observation tower in place of guns???

cya!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!

JUST ONE WORD: FREEWARE! The more free it is, the more shall I fly!&&

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Reply #13 - Dec 31^st, 2003 at 9:38pm

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Right now, I am doing the variant with the observation tower. I have the 3 views for that one but not the armed one. However, I need to find some detailed pictures of its weapons inorder to add the weapons to the PBY. If any one know where good, detailed pics can be found please let me know.
Thanks,
Wes

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Reply #14 - Jan 1^st, 2004 at 4:23pm

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Here you go Viper! Try this page, it is a page of links for info on the PBY Catalina. If there is any specific info you need on this plane that you can not find please feel free to ask here or private message me as I have a rather extensive collection of Catalina info.

here is that link for you: http://www.daveswarbirds.com/blackcat/weblinks.htm

hope this helps,
Kevin

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Reply #15 - Jan 4^th, 2004 at 10:07pm

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OK. Now I need some help. I am currently working on the engines in detail. However, I've been looking for photos of inside the engines. In other words, what goes behind the prop inside the housing. If anyone knows where I can find photos please let me know.
Thanks, Wes

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Reply #16 - Jan 16^th, 2004 at 5:16pm

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well I found a couple of close ups of the engines
at this site
http://www.pbycat.org/mainp.htm

I know they're not great so ill keep looking

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Reply #17 - Jan 16^th, 2004 at 5:37pm

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ok here's pictures of the engines themselves these came of of a dc-3 but they are the same engine

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Reply #18 - Jan 16^th, 2004 at 5:38pm

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it probably would help to actually give you the site.
http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/AWA1/501-600/walk505_PrattWhitney-engines_...

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