Missing texture DC-8-61F Nordair

[graemeb]

Greetings. 

I recently downloaded a number of the DC-8 liveries, and have discovered a problem with the textures for "dc-8-61cf_nordair_1979_61cf_c-gnda". There are missing files for the front section of the fuselage. By checking some of the other textures for the DC-8-61F, I believe the missing files are "F1F.bmp" and "F1F_L.bmp".

I don't know how to attach an image, but could you please investigate?

Thanks,

Graeme

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

"ODD" .... considering that particular texture was fine prior to it first being released here during June 2017. I personally imaged and previewed it as follows .... and for our DC-8-61F model ....





ANYWAY .... I've just checked the actual uploaded texture file and you're right since for some reason the currently supplied F1 and F2 texture BMP's are incorrectly named "for use with our DC-8 SUPER 61F model" (not what I supplied for uploading), so, I don't know what's happened there or why. The solution is "easy" though and as follows ....


1. Identify the following texture BMP's

F1

F1_L

F2

F2_L


2. Rename the file name prefixes for each of the above 4 texture BMP's (only) to read precisely as follows ....


F1F

F1F_L

F2F

F2F_L


The above instruction will/should completely resolve your issue.

Ensure you use this texture with the "DC-8-61F V6.1" model supplied within the following-linked "DC-8 SUPER 61F V6.1 base pack ....


DC-8 SUPER 61F V6.1


In fact and as repeatedly communicated within recent NEW/UPGRADED FILES release notices .... use only the "DC-8 V6.1" and "DC-8 V6.2" aircraft base packs listed within the following linked forum supply page ....


tonymadgehjg.proboards.com/thread/10330/latest-model-panel-sound-files


These are the correct/fixed model files

ALSO .... as that NORDAIR texture was released pre-DEC 2022 be sure to copy & paste the content of the "ADDITIONAL TEXTURES" folder (supplied within the new V6.1 base pack) to each and every other DC-8-61F texture file used with this particular aircraft base pack. This's necessary in order to ensure the fuselage and engine interiors of these new models are fully textured. All DC-8 textures released "since DEC 2022" are each already upgraded with these additional texture BMP components and need no further addition/s.

Mark C
AKL/NZ

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

An additional general reminder for "everyone" .... though not really intended for the OP of this particular threa

DC-8 SUPER 61 textures (that's PAX configured versions of these simulations) can only be used with the "DC-8 SUPER 61" aircraft base pack model/s.

DC-8 SUPER 61CF/F textures (that's freighter/convertible configured versions of these simulations) can only be used with the "DC-8 SUPER 61F" aircraft base pack model.

If either textures are used with the wrong base packs then the F1 and F2 texture BMPS won't display on the models. This's due to the "intentionally" different texture mapping protocols associated with the separate PAX and FREIGHTER/cargo door featured versions of these models .... it's nothing new since this's always been the case since 2000.

This's also why we list all standard DC-8 (PAX) and DC-8F (FREIGHTER/CONVERTIBLE) texture subjects separately.

Mark C
AKL/NZ

[graemeb]

Thanks for the quick reply. I have renamed those files and everything now looks good!

Cheers,
Graeme

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

That's good Graeme.

It seems there's been an innocent mix-up associated with that file back in June 2017. According to the back-up stock I have in regard to all files received, processed, and then approved for release .... the approved stock file for it has the F1 and F2 BMP's correctly named, but, the file that made the downloads page seems to be the original version prior to its approval for release.

I'll upload the stock version of that file (with it's correctly named texture BMP's) later on .... when I have time .... then offer it via the new "HJG LATEST FILE RFELEASES" forum page. I'll announce when this's all been attended to.

The new/replacement file will also be upgraded with its "ADDITIONAL TEXTURES" components too.

Mark C
AKL/NZ

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

The above mentioned NORDAIR 1979 C-GNDA texture has now been replaced. The replacement file features the correctly named pairs of F1 and F2 pairs texture BMP's for use with our DC-8 SUPER 61CF aircraft base pack model.

This replacement texture (originally released during June 2017 .... before our "V6.1" and "V6.2" DC-8 models were ever conceived/produced) has also been "upgraded" with its "ADDITIONAL TEXTURES" components for use with our new "DC-8 SUPER 61CF V6.1" model.

Those whom wish to do so need only delete their original NORDAIR 1979 C-GNDA texture and replace it with the following-linked new texture file ....


Nordair C-GNDA (1979)

DOWNLOAD

Use the above texture with the following HJG supplied files ....
DC-8 SUPER 61F Aircraft Base Pack
DC-8 SUPER 61 Panel (use standard or INS version)
DC-8 SUPER 61 P&W JT3D-3B Fanjet Sound Pack


DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

Some (GOOGLE CHROME users in particular) may find it necessary/best to Right Click each download link; Select the "OPEN LINK IN NEW WINDOW" option within the pop-up/dialogue box; Left Click to hilite the file data appearing within the Top Menu Bar; Select the "ENTER/RETURN" key; Select a tab for your download destination of choice ("DESKTOP" is recommended); Then select the "SAVE" tab in order to download this file with ease.


This replacement file has also been added to the "LATEST HJG UPGRADED FILES" list within the new "HJG LATEST FILE RELEASES" section of this forum and which is accessible per the following link ....
tonymadgehjg.proboards.com/thread/10331/latest-hjg-upgraded-textures

PLEASE NOTE: Both the above DOWNLOAD link, and the that located on the above-linked forum page, relate to the same one and only replacement file version

Using this replacement and upgraded NORDAIR 1979 C-GNDA texture as "an example" I'm also now going to seize this posting in order to demonstrate the importance of applying the "ADDITIONAL TEXTURES" components (customized for each DC-8 model by necessity .... because the details associated with each model differ by similar necessity) included within the new DC-8 SUPER 61F aircraft base pack and which must be applied to all textures applied to its supporting new "V6.1" 3D model. Time hasn't (really) been available to me in order to do this previously .... other than the fact doing is something that's been "constantly on my mind" .... like a lot of other things too. Pay close attention to the following images and descriptive text ....


1.NON-UPGRADED TEXTURE/NEW MODEL

The following images present this NORDAIR 1979 C-GNDA texture on our new V6.1 DC-8 SUPER 61F model but not upgraded with its intended "ADDITIONAL TEXTURES" components ....

- Note the untextured reverser rings near the engine nacelle tail pipes ....


- Note the untextured containers inside the open port side forward fuselage main deck cargo door ....


- Note the untextured static grills inside the front of each engine nacelle ....



2.UPGRADED TEXTURE/NEW MODEL

The following images present the very same NORDAIR 1979 C-GNDA texture on our new V6.1 DC-8 SUPER 61F model but upgraded with its intended "ADDITIONAL TEXTURE" components ....

- Note the now textured reverser rings near the engine nacelle tail pipes ....


- Note the now textured containers inside the open port side forward fuselage main deck cargo door ....


- Note the now textured static grill inside the fron of the enegine nacelle ....



As explained (a number of times) within the 2021-2022 DC-8 project redevelopment thread, it was impossible to update these 3D models without imposing need to add additional texture BMP's in order to adequately detail/texture some of their new/modified features. As quoted within SECTION 1.12/"DC-8 TEXTURE FILES" of our following-linked forum posted manual for these simulations (and also explained within "ORIENTATION NOTES" accompanying with some DC-8 featured file releases since DEC 2022) ....
tonymadgehjg.proboards.com/thread/8019/hjg-panel-installation-handling-notes
.... the installation of these "ADDITIONAL TEXTURES" components is "very simple".

"DC-8 ADDITIONAL TEXTURES BMP/UPGRADE PACKAGES"

Each HJG supplied DC-8 Aircraft Base Pack is composed of an "ADDITIONAL TEXTURES" upgrade folder. Each of these folders contain a number of Texture BMP's used to detail some revised features associated with these new "V6.1" and "V6.2" DC-8 3D Models.

Copy & paste (only) the entire content of each "ADDITIONAL TEXTURES" folder into "each and every individual Texture folder installed, or that is in future downloaded and added, to each corresponding "V6.1" and "V6.2" DC-8 Aircraft Base Pack Pack". Select "YES/OK" in response to any/all overwrite prompts.

PLEASE NOTE: Failure to do this will result in engine and fuselage interior details appearing blank/untextured when using the new "V6.1" and "V6.2" DC-8 3D Models.

As certain details among each group of DC-8 models differ the "ADDITIONAL TEXTURES" data contained in each base pack are specific to all textures installed inside "that particular and corresponding DC-8 Aircraft Base Pack only". This data must only be applied as follows ....


- Use the "DC-8-10/20/30/40 Additional Textures" BMP files with PAX version DC-8-10/20/30/40 Textures only (This includes DC-8 SHIP ONE 1958 textures)
- Use the "DC-8-20F/30F/40" Additional Textures" BMP files with FREIGHTER version DC-8-20F/30F/40" Textures only
- Use the "DC-8-50 SHIP ONE Additional Textures" BMP files with DC-8-50 SHIP ONE Textures only
- Use the "DC-8-50 Additional Textures" BMP files with PAX version DC-8-50 Textures only
- Use the "DC-8-50F" Additional Textures" BMP files with FREIGHTER version DC-8-50F Textures only (this includes both DC-8-54F FREIGHTER and DC-8-54F PAX textures)
- Use the "DC-8 SUPER 61 Additional Textures" BMP files with PAX version DC-8 SUPER 61 Textures only
- Use the "DC-8 SUPER 61F" Additional Textures" BMP files with FREIGHTER version DC-8 SUPER 61F Textures only
- Use the "DC-8 SUPER 62 Additional Textures" BMP files with PAX version DC-8 SUPER 62 and SUPER 62H Textures only
- Use the "DC-8 SUPER 62F" Additional Textures" BMP files with FREIGHTER version DC-8 SUPER 62F and SUPER 62FH Textures only
- Use the "DC-8 SUPER 63 Additional Textures" BMP files with PAX version DC-8 SUPER 63 and SUPER 63PF Textures only
- Use the "DC-8 SUPER 63F" Additional Textures" BMP files with FREIGHTER version DC-8 SUPER 63CF/F Textures only
- Use the "DC-8 SUPER 71 Additional Textures" BMP files with PAX version DC-8 SUPER 71 Textures only
- Use the "DC-8 SUPER 71F" Additional Textures" BMP files with FREIGHTER version DC-8 SUPER 71CF/F Textures only
- Use the "DC-8 SUPER 72 Additional Textures" BMP files with PAX version DC-8 SUPER 72 Textures only
- Use the "DC-8 SUPER 72F" Additional Textures" BMP files with FREIGHTER version DC-8 SUPER 72CF/F Textures only
- Use the "DC-8 SUPER 73 Additional Textures" BMP files with PAX version DC-8 SUPER 72 Textures only
- Use the "DC-8 SUPER 73F" Additional Textures" BMP files with FREIGHTER version DC-8 SUPER 73CF/F Textures only


PLEASE NOTE: All DC-8 Textures released "PRIOR TO" December 2022 "MUST" be manually updated with this "Additional Textures" data when used with the "V6.1" and "V6.2" DC-8 3D Models.

PLEASE NOTE ALSO: All DC-8 Textures released since December 2022 are already updated with the appropriate "Additional Textures" data for use with the "V6.1" and "V6.2" DC-8 3D Models.

PLEASE NOTE ADDITIONALLY: Each "V6.1" and "V6.2" DC-8 Aircraft Base Pack now contains a Texture List to aid applying the correct textures to each base pack .... though bear in mind these lists are accurate only in regard to DC-8 texture releases up until DEC 2022. For current and complete DC-8 texture lists use the above-linked "DC-8 TEXTURE INVENTORY".

Thanks to "GRAEMEB" for his assistance with this file alert and correction

Mark C
AKL/NZ