MAIW NBAI Boeing AH-64 Apache V.2.0 Conversion Support (P3D)

[gsnde]

Post support related comments for the MAIW NBAI Boeing AH-64 Apache Conversion package in this thread.

[Victory103]

Is the "dha_xxxx" model a new version?

[gsnde]

They certainly seem to be, Chris. I'll leave it to Mason to explain the differences.. Google suggests that this model designation refers to Greek Apaches.

[Joseph29]

I noticed the dha_xxxx models are named normal=NBAI_AH64D_Apache, while the others are named normal=NBAI_AH64D_Apache P3D

[Joseph29]

They certainly seem to be, Chris. I'll leave it to Mason to explain the differences.. Google suggests that this model designation refers to Greek Apaches.

The dha_xxxx models are not used at all in this package.

[gsnde]

True, but this does not mean they are obsolete. There might be paints coming that require these models.

I suggest we wait for Mason to clarify.

[jetpilot1980]

These are models that were made by NB but not included in the previous conversion pack (not my pack). I discovered them when I was making this new pack; they are a variation of their own... Also the fact that I didn't change the model names to "P3D" is meaningless other than I didn't change the name... I most likely needed the folders and the model.cfgs for tracking and packaging purposes so just left well enough alone... I made this new pack a year ago and have forgotten most of it by now...

[Victory103]

Checked them out, I only see changes to the 64D rotorhead to include the mast mount/cover when not carrying the FCR (Longbow radar).

[Joseph29]

The dha models are for the Greek paints right?

[Victory103]

The texture sheet is the same. For IRL accuracy, the D/E models do not fly around with the FCR installed.

[Jim]

Thanks for this package.

However, I'm seeing a number of textures which are not called for in the aircraft.cfg file...

00-052..
01-05240
09-056..
15-030..
16-030..
96-05012
96-05017
97-05041
98-05057
Peace Vanguard 99-02...
TNI-AD 57209
WAATS...

[gsnde]

I checked for missing textures, not the opposite. I try to look at that next weekend. If anybody knows what models and details to associate with the missing textures - feel free to tell me

[Victory103]

Jim, many of those are called for in Brent's "US Army Aviation-Arizona" package covering various Apache units and the Boeing factory.

[Jim]

Thanks Chris, I'll need to have a browse and see what other nice FS9 stuff I may have missed.