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Title: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12] update 19.08.23
Post by: Ranwers on July 29, 2023, 09:11:03 AM: (https://i.postimg.cc/0QBW9f8P/2023-07-29-14-38-28.jpg)

V 2.0 - new 3d for different cargo types
- realistic load weights.
- opening cargo door (cockpit opening button and air brakes)
- realistic FM
- new cockpit
- class files, design modification, inspiration and coordination
- a few other minor fixes
- better working main landing gears

Note - a plane with 40 paratroopers can take up to 80% of fuel.

=================AIRPLANE v2================

https://www.mediafire.com/file/pjdyhmpdof20e9v/PLANE_C-46_Commando.rar/file

Remove last version

=================HD SKINS==================

https://www.mediafire.com/file/22q9xvxzl09ss46/skins_C-46.rar/file

================ON LINE VERSION==============
https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/o5f854y0o75506g/PLANE_C-46_Commando_Online_Fix.zip/file

By:
Kelso (class file)
Loku (FM)
SAS~Storebror - on line vers.
Ranwers (rest)

Thanks to Barnesy for pilots
and Jerro for gears

Enjoy

(https://i.postimg.cc/Jn6QbJML/2023-08-07-22-20-24.jpg)
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: Gerri57 on July 29, 2023, 09:22:34 AM: thank you very mutch! Great job :)
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: LambdaNorth on July 29, 2023, 09:35:33 AM: Oh hell yes!
Absolutely beautiful, and a long time coming! Thank you very much for this!
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: Froge on July 29, 2023, 09:39:29 AM: LET'S GOOOOOOO!!! SOMEONE FINALLY MADE IT! ]headbang[ ]headbang[ ]headbang[
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: KingTiger503 on July 29, 2023, 09:47:45 AM: DDDUUUUDDDEEEEEE, Thats Awesome.

Best Regards KT503
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: UberDemon on July 29, 2023, 10:22:36 AM: You are my hero...

Flying the hump. Definitely an underappreciated plane overshadowed by the C-47. Love it. Love it. This should be in the next BAT update.
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale
Post by: urmel on July 29, 2023, 10:26:39 AM: Fantastic work! Many thanks to all involved.
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: ben_wh on July 29, 2023, 11:36:39 AM: Thank you very much, Ranwers!

Glad to be able to see this plane in IL-2 finally.

Cheers,
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: Knochenlutscher on July 29, 2023, 11:55:54 AM: Yeah, great

Love it, look at these Lines

Thanks for the work

Best wishes
Tobias
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: erafitti on July 29, 2023, 12:04:46 PM: One of the few important missing.

Un saludo.
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale
Post by: Mick on July 29, 2023, 12:09:22 PM: ... many THX for this important addition ...! 8)
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: barber on July 29, 2023, 12:50:04 PM: Excellent Ranwers
Thank you very much.

Cheers
Barber
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: dona on July 29, 2023, 01:00:20 PM: Excellent!!!!!!!
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale
Post by: Gaston on July 29, 2023, 03:20:13 PM: Can only say : woaw !!! Thanks a lot !!! Awesome ! Happiness would be complete if default skin was LoRez...
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: HaFu1939 on July 29, 2023, 04:08:53 PM: Wow! Thank you so much... this plane is awesome...
Best regards,
HaFu1939
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on July 29, 2023, 05:15:30 PM: Today is probably the first day in over a year that I started my game and it was to check this bird out. Thanks for your hard work.
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: Chrival on July 29, 2023, 05:31:32 PM: Yesssssss !
Thats a really good news !
Now it's time to make a huge and great CBI map
1000000 thousands of thanks
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: Sergent Pepper on July 29, 2023, 05:58:50 PM: Very defined, perfect.
Thank you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMrzUnC84z4
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: Hubberranz on July 29, 2023, 07:39:58 PM: Woh ! Idid not see that coming ! Excellent ! ;D
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: UberDemon on July 29, 2023, 07:51:53 PM: Quote from: Sergent Pepper on July 29, 2023, 05:58:50 PM
Very defined, perfect.
Thank you.

Nice video!
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: herbarnold99 on July 29, 2023, 09:31:17 PM: Wow! What a surprise! Thanks!
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: rkalhorn109 on July 29, 2023, 09:32:23 PM: A wonderful addition to the game. Thank you!
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: cgagan on July 30, 2023, 12:11:26 AM: Great addition to the game! Many thanks! 8)
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: Yaro59 on July 30, 2023, 01:50:45 AM: Well done Ranwers and Kelso. Super class.
Thanks also to Barnesy and Jerro. ]thumright[
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: gilles64 on July 30, 2023, 02:05:00 AM: Superb achievement! ;D

Many thanks for this newcomer! ;D

Greetings,

Gilles
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale
Post by: Ranwers on July 30, 2023, 02:08:03 AM: Cool video !
Thanks Sergent Pepper
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale
Post by: Airbourne on July 30, 2023, 02:59:24 AM: Many thanks for this great plane.
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: Mission_bug on July 30, 2023, 04:08:04 AM: Excellent addition Ranwers, thank you very much, really appreciated. 8)

Take care and be safe.

Wishing you all the very best, Pete. ;D
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: Hubberranz on July 30, 2023, 04:59:59 AM: Summer: https://www.mediafire.com/file/4tnl0pupnp8qjvx/!+C-46__default-summer,standard-size.7z/file

Code: [Select]
##################################################################### # C-46 ##################################################################### C-46.default Default C-46.26xPara 26x Paratroopers C-46.6xCargoA 6x cargo (3000 kg) C-46.none Empty
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: Piotrek1 on July 30, 2023, 11:10:02 AM: Beautiful addition, Thank You Ranwers and Team 8) ]thumleft[.

Best regards,
Piotrek
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: leforban on July 30, 2023, 11:11:52 AM: :D Works fine in 4.10.1 DBW....
Just need to change in the hier.him the coordinates of the cockpit if you don't want to see a cockpit in front of yours...
from
[CF_D0]
Mesh CF_D0
Parent _ROOT_
Attaching 0 1 0 -1 0 0 0 0 1 -2.57457 -0.0359746 -0.524867
CollisionObject CF_D0

to
[CF_D0]
Mesh CF_D0
Parent _ROOT_
Attaching 0 1 0 -1 0 0 0 0 1 -3.57457 -0.0359746 -0.524867
CollisionObject CF_D0

Good flight to everyone and super cheers for Ranwers and his fellows and chaps....
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: Haifisch on July 30, 2023, 11:38:51 AM: Awesome!!! Thanks to Ranwers and everyone involved
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: slava123456765 on July 30, 2023, 12:36:44 PM: the archive is corrupted
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: Epervier on July 30, 2023, 01:28:32 PM: Quote from: slava123456765 on July 30, 2023, 12:36:44 PM
the archive is corrupted
How many times did you try to download the archive?
12 times?
Then try a 13th!
The archives are correct!
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale
Post by: dsawan on July 30, 2023, 01:35:27 PM: No issues here on first try. I use izarc or wunzip
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: Flamer50 on July 30, 2023, 01:44:09 PM: Thanks To All Involved! ]thumleft[ ]thumleft[
]cheers[ ]cheers[ ]cheers[ For The CBI!
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: David Prosser on July 30, 2023, 08:19:14 PM: Mmmmm...... definitely an excellent addition. Thanks for making it. I'll use it in campaigns where applicable. Must get around to doing a single for it.

cheers

David
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale
Post by: Gaston on July 30, 2023, 10:55:59 PM: Thanks a lot for the LoRez, Huberranz !!!
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale
Post by: Hubberranz on July 31, 2023, 12:18:05 AM: Quote from: Gaston on July 30, 2023, 10:55:59 PM
Thanks a lot for the LoRez, Huberranz !!!
]thumbsup[
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: Jolly Green on July 31, 2023, 09:10:33 AM: Amazing, thank you to all involved in bringing this to IL2
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: duffys tavern on July 31, 2023, 02:47:17 PM: Ranwers, Thanks a bunch! Nice to see this old bird finally made it. Really appreciate all or your hard work.
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: eddie50 on August 01, 2023, 02:48:49 PM: Thank you for this great mod, really appreciate it ! :)
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: David Prosser on August 02, 2023, 11:46:42 PM: I've downloaded it. I didn't notice a FM though. Lack of an FM file will give a 60% crash in BAT won't it? I have not installed it yet. EDIT: I'm glad to hear it works in BAT as is. Will try it soon.

cheers

David
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: ZtheE on August 02, 2023, 11:58:20 PM: Works fine in my BAT install
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale
Post by: Airbourne on August 03, 2023, 12:27:30 AM: And in mine
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: Cycle on August 03, 2023, 05:16:46 PM: Thanks! Great choice for this sim!
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: UberDemon on August 03, 2023, 07:43:07 PM: Quote from: David Prosser on July 30, 2023, 08:19:14 PM
Mmmmm...... definitely an excellent addition. Thanks for making it. I'll use it in campaigns where applicable. Must get around to doing a single for it.

cheers

David

Probably not as good as your missions but here is a mission I put together.

You fly 6 P-38s escorting 32 C-46s... there could be some opposition.

https://www.mediafire.com/file/mvg3wvg4sdkkkar/EscortC46.zip/file

Enjoy.

(https://i.postimg.cc/hG4rjb2t/2023-08-04-02-55-09.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/MHB04spd/2023-08-04-02-55-47.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/CxSCPsTs/2023-08-04-02-56-01.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/SKZGz2P7/2023-08-04-02-56-18.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/RFNL1C5r/2023-08-04-02-56-34.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Nf17kPV0/2023-08-04-02-56-57.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/tTwtB0ps/2023-08-04-02-57-15.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/X7MkF0sh/2023-08-04-02-57-39.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/05KCbN0D/2023-08-04-02-58-07.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fRCc6SMn/2023-08-04-02-58-30.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/1zzGPRzg/2023-08-04-02-59-21.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/zfPnfmLx/2023-08-04-02-59-58.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/zBsKnnFW/2023-08-04-02-59-59.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/76GSGB0w/2023-08-04-03-00-32.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/MZByzFzY/2023-08-04-03-00-56.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/qMd2qxRH/2023-08-04-03-12-54.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/yx09nkLG/2023-08-04-03-13-18.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Fsg3Lkdd/2023-08-04-03-13-32.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fRzXjWmH/2023-08-04-03-14-00.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/6pMZHshB/2023-08-04-03-15-15.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/xjLbwNPx/2023-08-04-03-15-48.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/BQgP6Wk2/2023-08-04-03-16-04.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/tg7xwrrW/2023-08-04-03-16-24.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/RV9n4CsM/2023-08-04-03-16-49.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/cCGtKddB/2023-08-04-03-17-28.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/QCg91vtG/2023-08-04-03-17-34.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/DwwJ4j3H/2023-08-04-03-17-50.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/137gGG9t/2023-08-04-03-18-05.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale
Post by: Gaston on August 03, 2023, 10:55:04 PM: A question we probably all forgot to ask : is the C-46 able to tow a glider ???
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: David Prosser on August 04, 2023, 02:32:35 AM: Much better than what I was thinking of. Mine would be alon the lines of T/O, drop cargo, or paratroopers, and land. All without crashing. Net stop would likely be your mission.

cheers

David
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale
Post by: Epervier on August 04, 2023, 03:13:49 AM: Quote from: Gaston on August 03, 2023, 10:55:04 PM
A question we probably all forgot to ask : is the C-46 able to tow a glider ???
Dans l'état actuel de la bête... non.
Il suffit, à minima, de lui ajouter un hook "_TailHook" généralement situé dans le mesh "Tail".
On pourrait faire plus joli en lui ajoutant un mesh "Cart_D0" comme c'est le cas dans les C-47 "new look".

In the current state of the beast... no.
All you need to do is add a "_TailHook" hook, generally located in the "Tail" mesh.
A nicer solution would be to add a "Cart_D0" mesh, as is the case with the "new look" C-47s.
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: Yaro59 on August 04, 2023, 04:33:41 AM: It might still be a video, not of these missions, no.
https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,67824.108.html#lastPost
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: KingTiger503 on August 04, 2023, 09:15:11 AM: I don't see the Planes Properties just only in Ru.

I need an English Plane Properties.

Best Regards KT503
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: Epervier on August 04, 2023, 09:33:20 AM: Quote from: KingTiger503 on August 04, 2023, 09:15:11 AM
I don't see the Planes Properties just only in Ru.

I need an English Plane Properties.

#28 !

https://optica.africa/blogs/news/how-to-maintain-eyeglasses-8-steps :D :D :P
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: UberDemon on August 04, 2023, 10:29:22 AM: Quote from: David Prosser on August 04, 2023, 02:32:35 AM
Much better than what I was thinking of. Mine would be alon the lines of T/O, drop cargo, or paratroopers, and land. All without crashing. Net stop would likely be your mission.

cheers

David

Appreciate it. I do enjoy your missions though!
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: David Prosser on August 05, 2023, 08:44:07 PM: Thans. I might begin work on it today, which is Sunday.
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: gunny0134 on August 05, 2023, 09:49:14 PM: Nice...!!

Many thank you.

(https://i.postimg.cc/x1704gHh/2023-08-06-at-03-34-31.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sMYdBYT4)
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: KingTiger503 on August 07, 2023, 06:40:11 AM: As for the BAT Users

Try this.

For Weapons Properties for BAT

Code: [Select]
##################################################################### # C-46 ##################################################################### C-46.default Default C-46.26xPara 26xParatroopers C-46.6xCargoA 6xCargo C-46.none None
BAT Planes Properties

Code: [Select]
C-46 Curtiss C-46 Commando, 1940
Best Regards KT503
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: Kelso on August 07, 2023, 11:53:48 PM: Work still in progress...

(https://i.postimg.cc/McvVsPq8/2023-08-04-18-17-25.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/McvVsPq8)

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZWf6xtkc/2023-08-05-21-13-49.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZWf6xtkc)

(https://i.postimg.cc/0MSmvzzW/2023-08-07-22-20-24.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0MSmvzzW)

(https://i.postimg.cc/wtZJnXjR/2023-08-07-22-21-27.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wtZJnXjR)
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: KingTiger503 on August 08, 2023, 03:09:55 AM: WOW, Kelso, That was Amazing.
Well done.

Best Regards KT503
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale
Post by: Airbourne on August 08, 2023, 03:23:39 AM: Its very own cockpit! I can't wait.
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: Brother B. on August 08, 2023, 06:09:57 AM: Excellent addition, what great lines. Thank you Ranwers and the Team.
WOW, Kelso, Big Brother is impressed. ;)
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: duffys tavern on August 08, 2023, 10:34:39 AM: For Rawners, Kelso, and all involved, thanks a whole bunch!
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale
Post by: Ranwers on August 19, 2023, 03:44:17 PM: New version released

V 2.0 - new 3d for different cargo types
- realistic load weights.
- opening cargo door (cockpit opening button and air brakes)
- realistic FM
- new cockpit
- class files, design modification, inspiration and coordination
- a few other minor fixes
- better working main landing gears
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12] update 19.08.23
Post by: UberDemon on August 19, 2023, 06:13:18 PM: Ranwers,

You truly never cease to amaze me. There. I said it. You have contributed a whole frigging lot to this community. Thank you.
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12] update 19.08.23
Post by: gunny0134 on August 19, 2023, 10:04:21 PM: Wonderful !!

Many thank you.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Xv4B6jPB/2023-08-20-at-03-26-32.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4Y2xzgsX)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZqHBbkk7/2023-08-20-at-03-35-03.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CZZL7Qxk)
(https://i.postimg.cc/d1ShC8VG/2023-08-20-at-03-28-19.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LYL4Kgfs)

PS : looking at the model of U.S. paratrooper, I think the Fallschirmjäger model on Ju-52_3mg4e will come out someday... ;)
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale update 19.08.23
Post by: Gaston on August 20, 2023, 02:09:18 AM: Thank you, Ranwers !

Question about the new loadouts : is the new 3d for different cargo types included with the plane, or is it another separated mod ???
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale update 19.08.23
Post by: Airbourne on August 20, 2023, 03:49:17 AM: Love the new cockpit.
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12] update 19.08.23
Post by: Kelso on August 24, 2023, 04:08:42 AM: Despite the heat, Ranwers still has new ideas...
(https://i.postimg.cc/hf2cnpn5/2023-08-24-09-51-02.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hf2cnpn5)

(https://i.postimg.cc/NKLYjmff/2023-08-24-09-51-23.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NKLYjmff)
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12] update 19.08.23
Post by: KingTiger503 on August 24, 2023, 06:01:47 AM: WOW, That's Very Cool

Best Regards KT503
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12] update 19.08.23
Post by: Mission_bug on August 24, 2023, 11:40:19 AM: Thank you very much for the update, really appreciated. 8)

Take care and be safe.

Wishing you all the very best, Pete. ;D
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12] update 19.08.23
Post by: AFROBINSON808 on August 24, 2023, 05:00:45 PM: I probably shouldn't be asking this, but...which version of the C-46 is this supposed to represent?
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12] update 19.08.23
Post by: Flamer50 on August 24, 2023, 05:56:01 PM: Based on the configuration and load outs, I would say it's the '46A.
Code: [Select]
C-46A Commando Twin-engined military transport aircraft, powered by two 2,000 hp (1,500 kW) Pratt & Whitney R-2800-51 radial piston engines, fitted with a large cargo door on the port side of the fuselage, equipped with strengthened cargo floor, a hydraulic winch and folding seats for up to 40 troops.
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12] update 19.08.23
Post by: gunny0134 on August 30, 2023, 09:52:05 PM: I just did it(real photo & screenshot) for fun... ;)

C-46 Commando had a particularly good connection with ROKAF !!

(https://i.postimg.cc/90KbxBQb/N78774-7810310184.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Pqy4GHqP/2023-08-29-at-09-33-05.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Fffcc234)
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12] update 19.08.23
Post by: AFROBINSON808 on September 19, 2023, 09:42:12 PM: Quote from: Flamer50 on August 24, 2023, 05:56:01 PM
Based on the configuration and load outs, I would say it's the '46A.
Code: [Select]
C-46A Commando Twin-engined military transport aircraft, powered by two 2,000 hp (1,500 kW) Pratt & Whitney R-2800-51 radial piston engines, fitted with a large cargo door on the port side of the fuselage, equipped with strengthened cargo floor, a hydraulic winch and folding seats for up to 40 troops.
Judging by the second screenshot on page 1, I'd say it's actually the C-46D (with cargo doors on both sides of the fuselage).
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12] update 19.08.23
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 08, 2023, 03:07:55 AM: Guys, one request from my side:

Can we PLEASE find a way to solve the ongoing issue of having more and more planes being released in a way that exceeds stock game limits for no good reason?
So many planes lately - this included - have a waaaaay too high poly count on some of their meshes, which means they will load with custom, binary modified HD DLLs only.
This renders them effectively invalid for online gameplay.
It's so annoying when you try to integrate these planes into packs like e.g. Ultrapack, making all the way through code cleanup, adding missing weapons.properties, resolving all dependencies etc, just to figure that in the end the game won't load because some mesh has 12.000+ faces!

This is so utterly unnecessary.
All, I repeat - all - of the meshes where these issues arise on all, I repeat - all - affected airplanes released lately could have easily been cut into two or three chunks and all would have been fine.
If the 3D modder involved doesn't want to do this - for whatever reason - the least you could do - PLEASE!!! - is to provide the max (or 3DS, or Blender, or whatever 3D program you've been using) files in it's original fashion, so that another modder can take up that task.
PLEASE!!!
Fix it, or at least provide the source 3D files for us to do it ourselves.

I've been telling this at least three times now, but never ever anyone even bothered to reply.
This is utterly annoying, sorry to say.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12] update 19.08.23
Post by: Draken on October 09, 2023, 08:49:03 AM: Wow !
I know nothing about coding , but I am a hardcore online player .
I request also the new planes to be valid for online playing !
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12] update 19.08.23
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 11, 2023, 10:17:55 AM: Nevermind, fixed it myself the hard way.
Here's the online fix that cuts back the 3D mesh limits to game standards, removes smoothing normals from shadow vertices and sorts a couple other issues.

https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/o5f854y0o75506g/PLANE_C-46_Commando_Online_Fix.zip/file

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale update 19.08.23
Post by: Mixx on November 03, 2023, 04:42:59 PM: Many thanks for your fix for C-46!

P/S/
Thank you very much, Ranwers!
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12] update 19.08.23
Post by: Bison_M on November 14, 2023, 03:13:28 AM: Thank you Ranwers for this wonderful plane and cockpit! ]thumleft[ ;)
I also want to thank the entire team who worked on this project!
]cheers[
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12] update 19.08.23
Post by: UberDemon on April 12, 2024, 06:27:47 PM: A 1024 version of the original HD skins in the first post would be most welcomed!
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale update 19.08.23
Post by: Frankiek on April 12, 2024, 07:37:09 PM: Quote from: UberDemon on April 12, 2024, 06:27:47 PM
A 1024 version of the original HD skins in the first post would be most welcomed!

There you are. Just a simple conversion with IrfanView nothing fancy. Remember that in order to visualize the 1024 skins you will need to replace the tgb file in the default skin folder.

Everything is included in the download (1024x8, 1024x24 and the 1024 skin1o.tgb).

https://www.mediafire.com/file/cjj6bh4g04dya1f/C-46.7z/file
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale update 19.08.23
Post by: UberDemon on April 12, 2024, 08:47:12 PM: Quote from: Frankiek on April 12, 2024, 07:37:09 PM
Quote from: UberDemon on April 12, 2024, 06:27:47 PM
A 1024 version of the original HD skins in the first post would be most welcomed!

There you are. Just a simple conversion with IrfanView nothing fancy. Remember that in order to visualize the 1024 skins you will need to replace the tgb file in the default skin folder.

Everything is included in the download (1024x8, 1024x24 and the 1024 skin1o.tgb).

https://www.mediafire.com/file/6ae0sxzmqbpyx9p/C-46.7z/file

Thank you! Using them RIGHT NOW!!!!!!
Title: Re: C-46 Commando - the big Whale [4.12]
Post by: UberDemon on April 13, 2024, 04:34:54 PM: Quote from: Hubberranz on July 30, 2023, 04:59:59 AM
Summer: https://www.mediafire.com/file/4tnl0pupnp8qjvx/!+C-46__default-summer,standard-size.7z/file

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##################################################################### # C-46 ##################################################################### C-46.default Default C-46.26xPara 26x Paratroopers C-46.6xCargoA 6x cargo (3000 kg) C-46.none Empty

Thank you, I actually needed the 4097Kb "tgb" file to use the 1024x1024 skins. Appreciate the work you have been doing changing some of the skins!