Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

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Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by ccc » 2002-03-16 11:37:00

Alpha sim released some out-dated MSFS files.
http://www.alphasim.co.uk/DL%20Freeware.htm

though outdated, some of them look good and the poly count is adequate for conversion. however, some node error make limited a/c can be converted into raw lod.
for now i can get raw lod:

A-4F
Tu-16 and naval variant
F-4M/K/E/F
Su-33
Su-35
F-100D/F
F-101
Hunter
Valiant
A-10
Chinook
Mig15.

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by Ender Wiggin » 2002-03-16 18:01:00

Well we got the A-10, but if you can get them to work, all the power to ya.

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by ccc » 2002-04-05 10:27:00

Alpha sim released few more free models.
just finish a rough check from MDL to LOD : two a/c look very promising for f4 conversion:

Su-11
Nimrod ASW

their 3d layout is excellent, adequate poly counts and reasonable details!

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by ccc » 2002-04-12 13:57:00

Again Alpha sim release new free files.

this time i complete the collection of three-Vs, vulcan, victor, and valigant.

very nice models, successful conversion by mdl2dxf and lodeditor. very promising!! :)

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by Tazz » 2002-04-13 17:15:00

An Mid 80s European Theater would be EXCELLENT With both the Vulcan bomber/Tanker and the Victor Tankers. Especially since we'll have the Tornado soon as well :)
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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by Swede » 2002-04-14 10:41:00

Hi,

CCC, where did you find that converter? :D
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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by ccc » 2002-04-14 12:32:00

[quote]quote:Originally posted by Swede:
Hi,
CCC, where did you find that converter? :(

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by ccc » 2002-04-20 13:50:00

Another free release from Alpha sim:

Il-28, Tu-142, and Yak-28.

too bad, only Tu142 converted by LE.

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by ccc » 2002-04-30 11:06:00

Alpha sim New additions to the Freeware Section ! The Tu-28P 'Fiddler', the Tu-16 'Badger-G' and a Canberra T.17.
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test conversion on all three models: no problem, LE can handle all three a/c!

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by CAG » 2002-04-30 15:44:00

These are all only 3D models right? Or do they contain detailed skins also?

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by ccc » 2002-04-30 21:47:00

only 3d models.

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by ccc » 2002-05-09 06:45:00

new free models:
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New additions to the Freeware Section ! The Shackleton AEW Mk.2, the Vickers Valiant (camo scheme), the
Dassault Mirage IVA and Mirage IVP. The Meteor F.8 has also been updated to the hires textured WF417 version.
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LE conversion test : only Shackelton AEW and Vickers work. too bad Mirage IV all fail.

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by ccc » 2002-05-13 14:21:00

New free additions to the Alpha sim download Section ! The B-1B Lancer, the F-102 Delta Dagger, and the Jet Provost T.5.
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too bad, converson of all three failed. somekind of nodetype error.

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by ccc » 2002-06-05 14:15:00

Alphasim releases B-45 Tornado and B-47 stratojet. B45 conversion test failed. B-47 looks promising.

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by shaunman » 2002-06-09 23:56:00

How do you convert them to falcon 4 format?
i have a few 3d models of f86 sabres and other older navy planes in the microsoft flight sim format

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by JETninja » 2002-06-11 17:55:00

If CCC is using the F4LE program its at the F4LE Yahoo Group, you have to join...but the latest version is there (3.53) as well as tons of completed, and Beta 3D models and more.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/F4LE
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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by Widowmaker » 2002-06-11 18:01:00

latest version seems to be 3.63 http://www.zianet.com/baldeagle/Hanger/LODEditor363.zip

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by ccc » 2002-06-19 05:26:00

Alpha sim release new free FS98 models:
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New Soviet trio added to the Freeware Section ! The MiG-23 Flogger-G, Sukhoi Su-24M Fencer-D and
Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker-B can now be had free of charge.
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test result: LE can do raw conversion with su24 and 27. mig23 failed.

though we got nice models in SP3 already, these models could provide some upgrade parts... like landing gear.

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by ccc » 2002-06-26 12:15:00

Alpha sim new free models:
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25 June New Vietnam trio added to the Freeware Section ! The F-105D (in camo), the F-105F (bare-metal) and the Martin
B-57B Canberra (black night ops) can now be downloaded free of charge.
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LE conversion: 105D and B57 look great. 105F fail.

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by ccc » 2002-07-02 12:53:00

Alpha sim release new free model: RAF Buccaneer.

LE conversion: successful, raw lod around 1800 nodes, pretty model.

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by JETninja » 2002-07-03 16:30:00

ccc,

For the Nam package you'll want a Lockheed 121K Constellation AWAC aircraft.
www.museumofaviation.org/aircraft/ac_detail.asp?id=19

I've got some profile and frt/rear shots I took of the aircraft above. Let me know if you ever what some scans.

Some nice freeware Connies are here: http://members.aol.com/TGFltsim/planes.html

But they would need some modeling to get the upper and lower radomes...
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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by ccc » 2002-07-03 23:39:00

thanx..the second link wont work..
vnam support is on hold. focus on ODS at this moment.

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by ccc » 2002-07-13 08:03:00

Alpha sim releases two free a/c : EF-111 and Tornado F3. both converted by LE successfully. raw lods about 1500+ and 1600+ nodes respectively, pretty nice models.

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by MadsFuruvald » 2002-07-13 13:21:00

quote:
some node error make limited a/c can be converted into raw lod.
Have you tried the MDL repair Utility, it fixes models that dont show properly in W2000/XP enviroment, might fix the polycount... just a thought. Can mail it to you if you don't have it.
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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by ccc » 2002-07-13 13:39:00

what's that MDL repair util?

the converter i have is created by Swedish programmer-- sorry i forgot his name and lost his email address. He's very kind guy and tweak his converter for me. His converter can only handle FS98 model, convert them from MDL format to DXF format. during this process, or DXF to 3ds by 3ds max, several faces could be turned inward. this annoying bug takes lots effort to turn them outward one by one.

so, pliz tell me more about your util.

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by Tweety » 2002-07-14 17:27:00

Hi CCC

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by ccc » 2002-07-25 00:55:00

24 July
New Cold War trio added to the Freeware section ! Download frreeee of charge the BAC 167 Strikemaster (NZAF),
the Saab Viggen and the Martin RB-57F.
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Only BAC 167 can be converted into raw LOD.

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by Guard » 2002-07-27 13:59:00

quote:Originally posted by ccc:
...the converter i have is created by Swedish programmer-- sorry i forgot his name and lost his email address. He's very kind guy and tweak his converter for me. His converter can only handle FS98 model, convert them from MDL format to DXF format. during this process, or DXF to 3ds by 3ds max, several faces could be turned inward. this annoying bug takes lots effort to turn them outward one by one.

so, pliz tell me more about your util.
Could it be Lennart Sommarström? His a well know texture-man in the FS world, (whow.. you should see his texture for europe for FS2002! Thats some real stuff!) :)
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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by ccc » 2002-08-09 12:30:00

Alpha sim release another nice free model, P-3C Orion. this one is nicely converted into raw lod by LE.

BTW Guard, the one make that mdl converter is a coder, not a texture artist. im quite sure he's in Sweden :D

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by ccc » 2002-08-16 12:29:00

Alphasim releases another three free models:

mig21k, tu22m, and mya-VM-T.

all three MDL can be converted into raw LOD format. very nice models indeed, especially mig-21k and Mya VM-t.

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by detroit99 » 2002-08-16 17:03:00

ccc: The Swedish coder who made the MDL converter is Henry Veppling. (His e-mail is henry.veppling@telia.com). He also has a version on his site (Ver. 2.2) that may help convert some of the troublesome MDL files. (Older version, but designed to simplify the design before converting). Hope this helps. :D

Almost forgot: his site is at http://w1.970.telia.com/~u97009239/mdl/mdl.htm

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by ccc » 2002-08-17 00:26:00

YEEEEEEES! its Henry. :)

i'll check if his 3.2 version is the latest one. thanx.

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by ccc » 2002-08-17 08:59:00

sorry, its not the latest version, mine is 3.3

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by ccc » 2002-08-31 16:39:00

31 Aug Alphasim release:
Heavy Metal threesome added to the Freeware section ! We must be mad - go get our Avro Vulcan B.2, English
Electric Lightning F.6 and F-105G Thunderchief free of charge ! Note - Lightning is an earlier AF99 model.
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too bad, only vulcan B2 can be converted to raw LOD.

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by shaunman » 2002-09-01 21:48:00

hi ccc im busy with a f-35 JSF 3d model
i dont know how to do the landing gear and all the moving parts im also haveing trouble with the cockpit. so maybe i can send it to you and you can finish it sometime when you have time.

im doing it in rhino 3d so please let me know in what format you want it.

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by ccc » 2002-09-01 22:57:00

sorry, we've F35 already, modeled by Mike.

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by shaunman » 2002-09-01 23:31:00

ok

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by ccc » 2002-09-11 04:42:00

9 Sep Alpha sim release
Sabre foursome added to the Freeware section ! Our F-86A, F-86F, F-86K (Italian AF) and Canadair Sabre IV
(RAF) can now be downloaded free of charge.
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Very promising!! first three sabre model passed LE conversion into raw lod format. each one about 1500 nodes with undercarriage.

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by shaunman » 2002-09-11 19:59:00

cool

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Re: Free download from Alpha sim! (outdated models)

Post by ccc » 2002-10-02 04:41:00

Alphasim free model release:
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1 Oct
Cold War threesome added to the Freeware section ! Our Dassault Mirage IIIB-2 (RV) and both of our McDonnell
RF-101C Voodoo variants (SE Asia camo and NATO bare-metal) can now be downloaded free of charge.
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both mirage and RF101 can be converted into raw LODs, very promising!

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