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[Knochenlutscher]

Dimon PBY-N with upgraded Loadouts v.1.2.3 [B.A.T.]



Requirements

1.B.A.T. v4.2.2 Update + hotfix 4
2.Fix US Ordonance WW2 (incremental)
https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,71064.0.html
3. DreamK Arms, Dutch, French, Containers,.. literally everything, better to have
https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,58474.0.html
https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,65208.0.html
https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,28228.0.html

Post under construction...

version 1.2.3 RC
- 2 Versions (historical no gunsight/unhistorical K-14)
- missing Classfile Fix (.303 AP)
- 16x and UK Torpedo stores added
- Fix 1x20mm Gun Mesh
- VP-84 1x.30 + .50 cal Guns added
- collated revised Loadouts
...

This Mod is based on the latest version by Stanislao, CWatson.
At the time of my initial fiddling, first Setup, I lacked the Skills to
carry this out.
It's boosted by DreamKs additional stores (Racks, Bombs,...)

Usage of mixed Loadouts, warning Trigger selection...

i.e. 2 is for rockets/3 is for Bombs by default

Bombs/Depthcharges + Torpedos (3+2)
Bombs/Depthcharges + Pyrotechnics (3+2)
Torpedos + Pyrotechnics (2+3)

Phase 1, additional external stores, completed



Phase 2, implementation of bow guns, cannons, completed

Loadout Specifications:

Consolidated proposal/max. Overload 4000lb (early Model PBY-5)
actual Service/max. Overload reached 4800-5000lb (RAF/Coastal Command)

Stores provisions
2x, 4x, 6x, 8x, 16x (alt. 4x on US Torpedo racks)
2x USN, VVS or RAF Torpedo Racks
12x (SBC/Small Bomb Carriers)
2x Droptank Racks
8x HVAR Launcher

Droptanks used up ranged 150 - 168 gallons.
Napalm used on 6 store Points in various shaped Droptanks.
Bow Guns early USN Mod 1x, RCAF/Canso Mod 4x, Black Cats 2x, 4x


Historical Black Cat Schlong
75mm was actually whitnessed in testing on Black Cat, being salvaged from a B-25.
A particular Black Cat Squadron eager to test it out.
Upon firing it happened, the recoil kicked the Gun and it's mount socket
back through the fuselage. So it's actually a historic feature so to say.
Although it didn't worked out.

Fictional Loadouts
The 37mm version I thought better suiting the scenario
of having P-39D Cannons salvaged in PTO, lightweight, a possible Setup.
As Black Cat Squadrons reportedly experimented on Guns fittings.

25mm Tojo Cannon is a Dedication to Mikoyans old PBY-5 Mod.
Saludos, it's fictional, but cool.

2 historical Loadouts as seen on quad50cal Black Cats



historical mixed UK/US Loadout on late RCAF quad303cal Canso


Download (incl. Mod, Skins, Template)
https://www.mediafire.com/file/eiqj9kkfi51v70x/Dimon_PBY_1.2.3_B.A.T.7z/file

Credits:

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Dimon -Original AI Mod, 3D importation, Classwork and Flightmodel.
Ranwers+CirX -Original cockpit mod.
Knochenlutscher -Add cockpit.
Stanislao -TGA corrections.
CWatson -Add cockpits, modify cockpit.

Additional Credits:
DreamK - Add Racks, Bombs.

[KingTiger503]

Black Cat, used to Strike down Japanese Transports.

Well done.

Best Regards KT503

[Knochenlutscher]

Exactly, Guns to use for your pleasure.

I'm in Phase 2. Sooner than expected. Ehm?
Implementation is done, completely, next is Hooks adjusting to proper coordinates.
Guns/Hooks (11/11)
Mesh(5/5)

Weapon proposal bow guns on different Mesh Types:

1 x AN/M2 (20 mm)*
4 x AN-M2 (.50)**
4 x Browning Mk II (.303)***
2 x AN-M2 (.50)****
2 x AN/M2 (20 mm) ****
2 x Type 96 (25mm)***** (fictional)
2 x M4 (37 mm)***** (fictional)

Live firing, Testing commenced.
This is the Iceland USN Modification, a long Sting of 20mm*


2x20mm Black Cat****


Hooks placement isn't precise, it's a feature, due to
the nature of my visual/eyes being surged.

Best wishes
Tobias

[BlackAce7727]

It's nice to see the Catalina getting a proper upgrade in 3D as well as FM and more interactable to the player.. stunning work mate

[raf1659]

WOW 

[Knochenlutscher]

Yupp, it's primarly a Weapons Upgrade.
A surprise won't be unveiled, my mouth is duck taped here,
Users have to explore themselves.
A historical Easter Egg.

What we can't simulate here, internal US Racks in combination with UK Racks
or mixed Loadouts. It's exceeding the Fiddler's limits by far. Call it a feature.

FM is untouched, as latest Version. I can't do FM rework.
Handling of FM at my side is basic, just laying up a reference (clone)
and fix Canopy-open issues. Deep Tinkering I avoid, as the
FM than gets beefed.

Maybe someone can Help with an FM upgrade post-natal,
if needed, that would be great.
I can't remember issues.

[Knochenlutscher]

Alright, release, release, Whoop-Whoop

Please read requirements, you'll need a Fix Folder in order to run in latest BAT.
Still tinkering at the Loadouts, intentional, so stay away from Weapons.properties BlaBla.
Fixes on the run.
Will be posted when Final RC.

DTFWYWWI

Happy finding the hidden Easter Egg
Tobias

[Gaston]

So you mean actually, it does not work in BAT, even with the New_Bomb_Bay_Loadouts_v.2.1.7z, right ?

[Knochenlutscher]

No, BAT latest Hotfix and the Loadouts is alright.

New_Bomb_Bay_Loadouts_v.2.1.7z
contains the updated Loadout Fix for latest BAT.

New_Bomb_Bay_Loadouts_v.2.0.7z was a Clusters Fix
New_Bomb_Bay_Loadouts_v.2.1.7z corrects ie. 100lb AN-M30 Parademo Fix (3-D and Texture)
...

Hope that explains it better. Don't get confused

[Knochenlutscher]

Requirements Update, incremental for latest BAT Hotfix Users

Loadoutlist Bug, is a due to missing Arms Packs in latest HotFix
Users experiencing the lack of "none" or cut entries, must meet up Requirements.



I updated the Link List, make sure to check them.
They are needed for the KNIL-ML, Vichy, French inventory, Containers I used up.

Seems some of DreamKs additional Packs got limited inclusion in BAT. To fix that, we need these Arms Packs at full pace.
Thank you for your understanding,

Sneak a peak on an Update ahead v.1.2.1

16x250lb, as used by RAF/RCAF/RAAF) here on 333 Sqn (Norway) RAF, Woodhaven PBY-5 / completed
was used for AS, DC, GP, MC and other stuff





we need a better british Torpedo carrier as used up on 333 Sqn. (Norway) RAF, Woodhaven  PBY-5 / WIP



This carrier is fiddle intense, will take a while buiding it, with all the cutouts and sticky parts.

That's it for Announcements, Updates,

If you have trouble installing, just ask, we'll fix it.
Tobias

[Gaston]

Thanks, Tobias. Your explanations seem quite clear. So... lets'go ! I installed :

-the PBN-USN,
-the New_Bomb_Bay_Loadouts_v.2.1,
-the Dutch (_Arms_Dutch),
-the 3 French packs (_Arms_French_1918_1943, !Interwar+French+Machine+Guns and !French+Torpedo+and+Racks), and
-the Chutes-Containers-Paratroopers pack.

Of course, completed the PBN lines. And started the game. Splash screen appears, and after a while, it crashes to the desktop without letting the loading screen appear (means the game does not even start to load). And of course... as the game does not start to load, it does not generate a log file !

So... what can the problem be ? Because if I delete the PBN folder only, and delete its line in the air.ini, again, the game starts normally which, by the way, allows me to see the PBY4-1 with its spheric turret (nice one !!!), and see various loadouts for the C-47 (for example). Would it be due to the Hi-Poly thing ??? I am a bit lost...

[Orge Schwab]

I just installed this pack in the latest BAT and all seems to be working well - even the radome Mitchell. Haven't tested all the content yet as there is so much to explore. Just one glitch noticed so far - the PB4Y-1 with 10xHVARS and 2xFIDOs has only 9 HVARS in 3D.