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Individual Mods and Packs for IL-2 1946 => Other Mods => WIP => Topic started by: SAS~Bombsaway on May 18, 2014, 12:03:05 PM

Title: B-17 The Bitch of the Pacific.
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on May 18, 2014, 12:03:05 PM

 A group of fighter pilots in the pacific were on a 48 hour pass for some R&R. On returning to thier base they found it had been over run by Japanese troops and destoryed. Angy over the loss of all thier friends and all thier planes except a B-17 that had made a stop over at thier base that was badly damaged but fixable, they went to work getting her ready to go after the bastards that killed their friends.

They found napalm tanks, incendiary cluster bombs and other incendiary bombs that were stock piled for fighters they began adapting the racks of the B-17 to hold them to send those who killed thier friends back to hell. They fitted the chin turret with two extra 50 cals and two extra in the ball turret for straffing the toops and the ground. These fighter pilots wanted revenge and refused to go to the rotation pool and be slpit up so these fighter pilots became a bomber crew.

They named the B-17 The Bitch of the Pacific. Lovingly they called her "Karma" and as they would attack the Japanese ground toops, they would yell "Karma's a bitch! "

(http://s19.postimg.cc/mcbvvlgyr/2014_05_18_17_56_40.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)

(http://s19.postimg.cc/dvcdkoc9v/2014_05_18_16_23_03.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)

I need to work the second set of 50's around and make them work and add two more 50's to the ball turret and a few more upgrades.  8)

Thanks to CWatson for all his help and Max the hitman for the skins.

Title: Re: B-17 The Bitch of the Pacific.
Post by: max_thehitman on May 18, 2014, 12:23:04 PM

Hey that looks mighty nice. You did this mod pretty fast.
Thank you, I will fly it.

Don´t thank me for the skin, but do thank JARINK, for it is his skin-template. I have always considered him to
be the master at B-17 skins.

Looks groovy man  8)  Heavy-duty gunship
More firepower to shot down more pidgeons! We will have a barbecue tonight ! and Roasted ducks! 
 

Title: Re: B-17 The Bitch of the Pacific.
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on May 18, 2014, 12:26:51 PM

Thanks Max. I'll be sure to add him,you and all the others who I have added things from. :)

A little update on the quad 50's in the chin turret....

(http://s19.postimg.cc/iv9tsmhwj/2014_05_18_18_23_39.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)

Title: Re: B-17 The Bitch of the Pacific.
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on May 20, 2014, 03:43:46 PM

Have all four 50's firing on the chin turret now....

(http://s19.postimg.cc/guajzonxf/2014_05_20_21_32_10.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)

Now on to the ball turret.

Title: Re: B-17 The Bitch of the Pacific.
Post by: max_thehitman on May 20, 2014, 07:10:51 PM

That screenshot is beauuuutiful ! :)
What a fortress!
Firepower galore!

Title: Re: B-17 The Bitch of the Pacific.
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on May 20, 2014, 07:28:22 PM

Thanks Max. I may try your suggestion of making the YB-40 but will need a 3D guy to remove the radio man area so I can add the turret in the right place.

Title: Re: B-17 The Bitch of the Pacific.
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on October 10, 2014, 01:17:51 PM

A small update. Working on second top turret. I need to get the gunner in the turret but need someone who can cut a hole in the model for the second turret. This will also be my base for a YB-40.

(http://s19.postimg.cc/sf1mds80z/2014_10_10_at_19_08_23.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)

(http://s19.postimg.cc/ukvx8abhf/2014_10_10_at_19_08_39.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)

(http://s19.postimg.cc/uyx97vvkz/Yb_40_gun_details.png) (http://postimage.org/)

Title: Re: B-17 The Bitch of the Pacific.
Post by: Flying H on October 10, 2014, 01:34:45 PM

That´s an "stingy" Bitch! Is she into knitting or hitting?

Title: Re: B-17 The Bitch of the Pacific.
Post by: SAS~Riken on October 10, 2014, 08:58:36 PM

In reply to that black and white... That's one they used in the Eurpean Theader as a Bomber escort before they came out with the P-51. They needed a plane to go the distance and protect the bombers after heavy loses, but this plane proved that it's firepower could help the bombers....on paper, but the bombers used more fuel than the other bombers and couldn't make the entire trip due to it's weight in ammo and fuel.

Neverthless, I think a fighter coming to say hello would be in for a surprise in this game. I like the idea. Lost my touch on 3D but if you need help elsewhere, let me know ;)

Title: Re: B-17 The Bitch of the Pacific.
Post by: JG54Spookie on October 12, 2014, 11:18:55 PM

Slightly off-topic, but where can I get those napalm effects shown in the OP?

Title: Re: B-17 The Bitch of the Pacific.
Post by: steven197106 on February 20, 2015, 11:05:03 AM

Any more progress on the project,just been watching dogfights, old 666 had 19 50cal's

Title: Re: B-17 The Bitch of the Pacific.
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on February 20, 2015, 01:34:39 PM

Not as of yet but I have not given it up. I need a 3d guy to reshape the radio mans section, get rid of his window and cut a hole for the second top turret like in the picture.

(http://s19.postimg.cc/uyx97vvkz/Yb_40_gun_details.png) (http://postimage.org/)

Title: Re: B-17 The Bitch of the Pacific.
Post by: tooslow on February 20, 2015, 05:16:51 PM

This would be good addition to IL2 and I could have fun messing around with this plane.   

Here are a few additional pictures and diagrams showing the YB-40.

(http://i61.tinypic.com/kccv36.jpg[/img


[img]http://i57.tinypic.com/14mcnle.jpg)


(http://i60.tinypic.com/11razhl.jpg)


(http://i57.tinypic.com/2ptv0h0.jpg)


(http://i62.tinypic.com/2ykjfhh.jpg)


(http://i59.tinypic.com/d6z9l.jpg)


(http://i57.tinypic.com/26031iv.jpg)




Next are a couple links to modeling websites that have YB-40 models that show a lot of detail:

http://www.swannysmodels.com/YB40.html

http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Gal9/8701-8800/gal8787-YB-40-Conrady/00.shtm

Below is a link to Dave's Warbirds site which has a short article on the YB-40, but more importantly it includes an additional link to pictures of damaged B-17s that I found very interesting, even if it is slightly off topic.

http://www.daveswarbirds.com/usplanes/aircraft/yb-40.htm

Enjoy ...

Title: Re: B-17 The Bitch of the Pacific.
Post by: nadvgia on November 03, 2016, 02:19:00 PM

Bump.

Is this baby still under development?

Title: Re: B-17 The Bitch of the Pacific.
Post by: max_thehitman on November 03, 2016, 02:24:09 PM

I sure would like to see it come to life again  ;)

Bombsaway was on to a great start with this mod.
I believe he has just returned to SAS-1946 after a long vacation.

Title: Re: B-17 The Bitch of the Pacific.
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on November 03, 2016, 02:56:30 PM

Thanks Max. I have been thinking about this. I will need to find some 3d help somewhere to remove the radio man's window, close that hole in the model and reshape it a bit so I can put the second top turret where it was historically.

(http://s19.postimg.cc/uyx97vvkz/Yb_40_gun_details.png) (http://postimage.org/)

(http://i62.tinypic.com/2ykjfhh.jpg)

 I have just about everything else done.

Title: Re: B-17 The Bitch of the Pacific.
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on July 22, 2017, 08:33:19 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VkrUG3OrPc

(https://s19.postimg.cc/6hibpyu77/2017-07-23_at_01-55-29.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4ppcv2au7/)

Thanks To Barnsey from the FM site this YB-40 will live! This project sat on my hard drive for years and when I asked Barnsey for help, he didnt hesitate.

Thanks Barnsey. :)

Title: Re: B-17 The Bitch of the Pacific.
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on July 23, 2017, 04:32:01 PM

(https://s19.postimg.cc/mcbgog40z/2017-07-23_at_22-30-24.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/c291p7e5b/)

Title: Re: B-17 The Bitch of the Pacific.
Post by: heaven17 on July 23, 2017, 07:06:28 PM

Quote

I will need to find some 3d help somewhere to remove the radio man's window, close that hole in the model and reshape it a bit so I can put the second top turret where it was historically.

I would be happy to help if you wish :) :)

Heaven17 :)

Title: Re: B-17 The Bitch of the Pacific.
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on August 27, 2017, 11:58:50 AM

She's almost ready! 

(http://s19.postimg.cc/uyx97vvkz/Yb_40_gun_details.png) (http://postimage.org/)

(https://s19.postimg.cc/w531dbun7/2017-08-27_at_17-53-33.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/rvybb5rdr/)

A huge thanks to Barnsey, CWatson and SAS~Epervier for all their hard work. :)

Title: Re: B-17 The Bitch of the Pacific.
Post by: Epervier on August 27, 2017, 01:04:14 PM

Did this plane have a nickname?
Porcupine suits him well!  :D

Title: Re: B-17 The Bitch of the Pacific.
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on August 27, 2017, 01:34:40 PM

LOL. :)

Title: Re: B-17 The Bitch of the Pacific.
Post by: Epervier on August 29, 2017, 02:18:18 AM

Porcupines returning at home!  :D

(https://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/281693YB4001.jpg)

Title: Re: B-17 The Bitch of the Pacific.
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on August 29, 2017, 08:55:43 AM

Mike " SAS~Storebror " steped in and helped with the HSFX pits I wanted to use but I kept getting error when trying to recompile them. He also edited the classfile to make them a bit tougher, I think all B-17's in game could use this as they were famous for the pounding they could take and make it home. He also made it comatible from 4.09 to 4.13.

Thanks Mike . :)

Title: Re: B-17 The Bitch of the Pacific.
Post by: Kashmiro on August 16, 2018, 07:21:16 PM

Hi;) nice mod! I wish it will be ready soon. It looks so amazing;) i want to fly it;)

Good luck!

Title: Re: B-17 The Bitch of the Pacific.
Post by: Hans-Joachim Marseille on August 16, 2018, 08:24:22 PM

@Kashmiro: https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,56708.0.html

Title: Re: B-17 The Bitch of the Pacific.
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on August 17, 2018, 05:59:27 AM

Actually that's the YB-40 link. The Bitch of the Pacific is still waiting to be finished. I'm taking a break from modding for now and not sure when she will be done.

Title: Re: B-17 The Bitch of the Pacific.
Post by: Hans-Joachim Marseille on August 17, 2018, 07:40:20 AM

Wasn't aware of that. OK. :-[

Title: Re: B-17 The Bitch of the Pacific.
Post by: Kashmiro on August 18, 2018, 09:41:32 AM

Thanks for fast reply! Hope u did not get tired of it;))

Hans:thank you!;)