Projects update

Hi everybody,

 

Time to post an update of my two projects. First, the Fokker T.5.

 

This is what the T.5 looks from the outside now. Most things are done on the exterior.

 

 

I also started rigging of certain components. The main landing gear and the cowl flaps will be provided with a skinned animations. Good news is that the Blender2FSX toolset now completely supports skinned animations.



 

 

The exterior FSX model needs an interior too. So with the help of photographs, I was able to create a basic interior for both the nose and the mid section already.

 

 

 

Yet, I've many questions about the mid section interior. Please have look at this thread if you can help me: http://www.nederlandseluchtvaart.nl/forums/f13-fokker/middenstuk-romp-fokker-t-v-35772/

 

My other project is the TacPack integration of my Fokker D.21. This is going on nicely, most work on this is done ATM. You can se the proof of this in the next in-game screenshot.

 

I can't tell anything about the release date of the D.21 TP update, because the TP build I'm working with is still a dev build. I'll keep you posted!

Last but not least, I want to wish everybody a happy New Year's Eve!

Daan

 

Tips and tricks for the D.21

I created a document with some tips and tricks on using the D.21. You can find it here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CLY0AkMPmpugwn9tQIpjFGMYqwmVBqGaHzQa80iSRgo/edit?usp=sharing

I'll update it sometimes, so keep an eye there.

Merry Christmas and a happy 2015

Hi everybody,

 

I'd like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy 2015!

 

 

NB: D.21 in Finnish colors, repaint by Zsolt Beleznay.

Fokker T.5 update

Everybody thanks for downloading my Fokker D.21! I'm a little overwhelmed by the number of DLs...

 

T.5 project though: The T.5 now looks more detailed. I refined the cowling area, added main wing control surfaces and the main entrance door.

 

I detailed the engine cowling area and made the cowl flaps. I also added the exhaust and inlets.

In the rear section, a door is provided as main entrance.

The flaps have a strange configuration. The nacelle's rear end in fact blocked the inboard flap, so the cut that chunk of and attached it to the flap, basically. This is no fantasy! There are photographs where we can see the split.

 

 

Fokker D.21 paintkit

Hi everyone,

First: thanks everybody for support! In less than 24 hours, the downloads exceeded 800 in total, which I'm really surprised of. Have fun guys!

Here's the paintkit for the Fokker D.21. Please give me feedback whether it's usable or not, since I don't have experience in both using and creating these kits ;)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3rXXshj-mHdcWtCWG14dWxFRzA/view?usp=sharing

Regards, Daan

D.21 downloadable

The D.21 is available for download, find the page about features at the right of this page.

Happy flying!

Final release of the Fokker D.21!

Dear people,

I've been waiting long for this moment: the final release of the Fokker D.21 fighter for FSX. Tonight (or tomorrow, depending on the servers) the file will be available on Sim-Outhouse, Avsim, FlightSim.Com and Simviation.

I wish you a lot of happy flying hours!

Regards,

Daan Kaasjager

Fokker T.5 progress

The progress of the Fokker T.5 development is rather positive IMHO. These images show you the current 3D status. I added Main and Tail Landing Gear and main wheelwells.

 

Regards!

 

 

 

 

 

 

T.5 project update

Hi there,

 

A short summary of the development of the Fokker T.5. I added the main wings with the engine nacelles, and the horizontal stabilizer with vertical stabilizer.

 

 

At the tailplane, I made both longitudinal and directional control surfaces, with their respective trim surfaces.

 

 

Engines have been added as well. The Fokker T.5 was powered by two Bristol Pegasus XXVI radial engines. The Pegasus is, like the Mercury, a descendant of the famous Jupiter, be it later developed than the Mercury. Because of the similarity between the Mercury and the Pegasus, I used the Mercury of the D.21 as a base for the Pegasus. In fact, I only needed to stretch the cylinders and modify the crankcase (the baffle plates are updated as well, but not yet in this image).

 

 

The latest progress is the main landing gear. Not finished yet, but a good start.

 

Regards,

Dutchie

Pre-release D.21 package

Hi all,

I'm happy to announce that I released a pre-release final beta to my testers. Final release will follow in a short time.

Kind regards,

Daan

Blender for FSX is developing!

Hi there,

The Blender2FSX toolset, with which I've imported my D.21 Blender file into FSX, is expanding nicely this week. See the Blender2FSX thread here: http://www.fsdeveloper.com/forum/threads/blender-to-fsx-toolset.428090/

Now, there are features for most FSX developers. Feel free to try it out!

Regards, Dutchie

Projects update

Another update on the T.5 and the D.21.

 

I remade the tail section of the T.5 so it matches the real one. Since it should be OK now, I added windows to both sides. These were used as waist gunner positions. There was also a window in the floor of the tail, but I haven't created it yet.

 

 

 

The second pilot/top gunner's position is coming visible also. The first pilot sat in the cockpit, the second pilot doubled as a top gunner. His station was normally closed by a sliding roof and hydraulically operated windshield.

 

 

 

About the D.21: I tested with TacPack and it works well so far. I am a little restricted to the available Guns in TacPack though. A Vulcan cannon won't be realistic, so I stick to a Vickers. I believe it approaches the guns used on the Dutch D.21s best.

Fokker T.5 update

Hi everybody,

 

I've been working on both the T.5 and the D.21 in the past days. The D.21 has undergone TacPack testing.

 

Roughly the nose section of the T.5.

 

 

 

Added a bit more glass to the nose section. The nose section was made of metal, the centre section and wings of wood and the rear section of fabric covered steel truss.

 

 

 

Close-up of the framing of the nose. I thought corners were rounded, but this proved not to be the case after photo research.

 

 

What it looks from the inside.

 

 

And the rear section added. Still things need to be checked and refined, but anyway... Wing base also added.

 

 

 

TacPack in the D.21 will be implemented, I expect this won't take too long. If so, I'll publish the TP as an update.

 

Regards!

 

 

The D.21 and TacPack

Hi everybody,

I'll keep it short: I'm planning to make my D.21 TacPack compatible. I need to find things out still, but I believe everything will be possible.
Note: the D.21 will be freeware anyhow.

Regards!

Project X Complete Scope

Hi everybody,

First of all, thanks to all readers of my blog, I passed 1150 visits which I'm really proud and thankful of.

Next, let me tell you guys the complete outline of Project X, a Fokker T.5 bomber for FSX.

Back in September, I started research for a T.5, whether it should be possible to create one for FSX or not. I got loads of information (but still lacking a lot, as always) and decided to continue.

Then I came in touch with mr. Wim Anceaux (www.anceaux). He is a relative of W.F. Anceaux, who was the pilot of the T.5 that made a mission to the bridges near Moerdijk and Dordrecht in May 1940, in order to stop the German invasion. The date: 13th of May, 1940. The bombing mission however failed and even the bomber was shot down, killing its entire crew. Actually, they were prepared for this on the airfield, since circumstances were criticial. By the way, another well-known crewmember of this mission is Ben Swagerman. One C-130 Hercules is named after him.

Mr. Wim Anceaux has organised two memorials for this particular crash in the past, but wants to organise a bigger one in May 2015. We had some contact and I came up with the idea to produce a video of the FSX T.5, which should be shown on this memorial (13-5-2015). Since I don't have the smallest experience in this video-producing, I eventually contacted Jonah (JRSchiphol, YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7g3yS3gu86yUxsilI0nEDg). He will create the video for the memorial.

To get things done before May, I'll create the exterior .mdl first, also because the VC will take much much much longer time. I'm quite excited about this project and I hope for succes!

Hope I made things clear

Regards, Daan Kaasjager

Fokker T.5 nose picture

Hi everybody,

 

This is another picture of the nose section of the Fokker T.5 bomber for FSX that I'm making. It might be a bit different of the pic I posted earlier, because I had to redo the shape twice. But now I've got a solid base I think.

 

 

The first goal of this project is to get the external model finished before May 2015. More about that later.

 

I wish to thank all Dutch people who've been already very helpful in providing information and photographs. Without that, a virtual T.5 would be impossible. If someone yet has more information, please contact me.

 

D.21 project status: manual in review mode. No release date yet, but it won't take long!

Project X first picture

Hi everybody,

 

Few weeks ago, I announced my next Project X. Today, I sorted out drawings and even came to Blendering. I'm very happy to present Project X to you: a Fokker T.5 bomber for FSX. This is not the entire Project X though, but further publication will be done in a few weeks.

 

 

 

The Fokker T.5 is a twin-engined bomber and a contemporary to the D.21. It served at the Dutch Army Air Force before and during the second world war. Several T.5s flew operation missions during the five days of war in May 1940, some of them also were destroyed while doing their duty. This is also an aspect of Project X, which will be completed with some FSX-filmmaking.

 

Kind regards, Daan

Roadmap for the remainder of 2014

Hi everybody,

 

I thought it would make sense to publish a roadmap for the upcoming period.

 

 

 

The Dutch early and late versions of the D.21 are almost there, only minor changes need to be made (possibly in updates) and I'm working on a manual.

In the meanwhile, I'm working on the Danish version of the D.21. Since I am a little 'D.21-tired', I won't put too many effort in this now. It will come anyway, believe me!

Besides that, I'm starting on a new project. Some people may know, most however don't. Until mid-November, I'll call it Project X. ;) That will have priority, and in the meanwhile I'll be working on Dutch D.21 release, updates and Danish D.21.

 

Hope that's clear for you!

 

Regards

Some history-based shots

 

Hi everybody,

There's something to celebrate today, so I want to share a series of shots with you. For those that don't see why these specific shots: these are historical shots, reproduced in FSX. After entering the Dutch Air Corps, D.21s made a publicity flight, while photos were being made. Using the known locations, I was able to make FSX shots here. Sadly, I've only one D.21 at a time (one airframe too) and no other birds. So 213 feels a little lonely here. I'm sorry that I can't post the original pictures here, I guess this will have copyright problems.

One photograph shows the first four D.21s (212-215) at the apron at Schiphol, which is currently Schiphol-East.

 

 

A second picture shows 213 and 215 with T.5 852 in formation above Fortress Aalsmeer. This fortress is today used by CRASH museum, and the only remaining wreckage of the Dutch D.21s, 229, is exhibited there. The fortress is to be found in the far left, middle (greenish area).

 

And two other shots, showing 212, 213 and 215 in close formation.

 

 
Furthermore: current project status: finishing User Manual for the Dutch version.

The few remaining

Dear people,

Today I came across the message that one of the few remaining pilots of the Dutch D.21 has passed away.
Henk Sitter, at the time of the German invasion in the Netherlands, May 1940, passed away on September 17, 2014. He reached the age of 97.

Henk Sitter was one of the last pilots still alive who has flown on the D.21. The pilots who have fought in May 1940 are being called 'Meivliegers', and Henk Sitter was one of the last.

Our thoughts are with his family.

My D.21 is devoted to all these young, brave men who fought for the freedom of our country.
Package release won't be long from now.

Working on Danish cockpit

Dear followers,

I'm picking up things again, in small portions, so I've been working on the Danish cockpit textures today. I can't yet post any picture of them, but I try to get them as soon as possible to you.

Regards,

Dutchie

Status this month

Dear people,

Because of the increased workload of my bachelor course, and severe personal problems, I'm not able to work on this project at the moment. I promise I'll continue soon.

Hope you're informed by that.

Regards!

The Netherlands 1940

In 1940, the airfields in the Netherlands were a bit different. Some of them are still in use today (like Schiphol, be it in another appearance :D) but some were abandoned during or after WWII. One of them is Bergen Airfield, located in the north-west part of our country (province Noord-Holland :D). Bergen was attacked at the very first beginning of the May War, taken over by the Germans for bombers as far as I know but later abandoned. The concrete is still there by the way. Some time ago I made a screenie while flying over that location in FSX with NL2000. The airfield was surrounded by the creek, and in the upper part of the screen you can still see the concrete.

 

 

Because Bergen doesn't exist anymore, I wanted to have it in FSX. So I couldn't loose the default/NL2k airfield. Mr. Cees Donker made a Bergen for FS2004, so I tried it out, modified the traffic files with the Fokker G.1 of Michel Migaud and my Fokker. It works fine in FSX, though the traffic impact on framerates is -5 frames (really, once there's no traffic in the view, I run 24, locked, but as soon as traffic appears I run 19 or so).

Well, does it look nice?

 

Disclaimer: this Bergen Airfield is not a part of my project, nor my property! I'm just playing around with it and showing you my Fokker in this scene ;)

 

 

 

And here's my baby with some Fokker C.X fighters. This C.X model is made by Wim Regeer as a flyable one for FS9.

 

 

 

 

Hope we'll get an official FSX scenery for this (and other locations of 'NL1940') soon.

 

Update for today

Hi all,

 

My beta test team came with a few remarks and I've been working on it. I've now got different rudder pedals assembly support wood (well what's that?) and non-coloured window glass. It wouldn't have been blue in the WWII days, but clear.

 

 

 

Thanks to the XML-gurus at FSDeveloper.com, and to Douglas Dawson's sound gauge, I was able to enhance the cockpit sounds with a speed-dependent wind sound. Opening 'an' exit, toggles a wind sound which will get louder when you fly faster. Default airframe wind sound is also used by the way.

 

 

Furthermore, I updated the page about the Blender2FSX YouTube tutorials, so please have a look there. If you're working with Blender, think about saving you work time to time, since Blender can quit sometimes without reason. It just came up in my mind now, so I thought it would make sense to state it here ;)

 

Regards, Dutchie

Danish Virtual Cockpit

Hi everybody,

 

I've been working on the Danish colors recently, now they are darker and nicer to see.

 

 

 

Furthermore, I found enough courage to start work on the Danish cockpit. There are a lot of differences, but I got good photographs.

 

The front panel. Gauge layout has changed, but the major change is the electrical unit. This one is from Rotax, not from Ragonot as in the Dutch version.

 

 

On the left, the flaps control system is different, but somewhat nicer to see than the Dutch version.

 

 

On the right, the Munerelle oxygen control unit has disappeared and replaced by two gauges on the lower front panel. The fire extinghuisher came on its place and is likely different from the version the Dutch used (I have no pictures of the Dutch fire extinghuisher, so if somebody had one, I'd love to see it).

 

 

Because I didn't see any clock on the panel, I built a watch around my coded and animated clock. I had this idea long time ago, but in the Dutch version this wasn't needed. Now it is (until a clock gauge pops up from the photographs...).

 

 

Now this only needs to be textured, bit of animating and coding as well.

 

Current project status: Dutch version in beta testing phase, Danish version in building phase. Since my school will be beginning next week, I won't be able to put more time than strictly possible into the project. No release datum for the Dutch version yet!

 

Cheers, Chees

Danish paint J-50

Hi all,

 

This is another update with the Danish colored Fokker D.21. Depicted is J-50 and the colors are revised to get a better result, they were to light. This looks far better now.

 

 

 

In fact, external modelling and texturing is almost finished on the Danish version, only left is a sufficient prop texturing (this one is Dutch obviously) and custom weathering.

 

 

The VC is still in very early stage.

 

Project status: release order will be: first Dutch versions, then Danish versions. No date yet!

 

 

 

Paintjob of the Danish J-50

I started painting the Danish model tonight, resulting in this WIP. Mind that it's still in early stage of the paint, the wings still have to be done.

 

I didn't have the correct color codes I believe, so these colors can be changed still. If someone does have these codes, please contact me, I'd be very happy to deliver the historically most accurate representation. Thanks in advance!

 

 

This has to be J-50.

 

 

You can spot most differences that I mentioned in my previous posting here.