Thank You for all this great 3D modeling work!
I noticed the compatibility issues with DBW and Bf 109 Ultimate Pack, and decided to fix them. It became a lot more compticated than I thought, but I think I got it all fixed and attached the files for you.
Thus, if you want to test and enjoy these JapanCat's great 3D models of v2012.12.24 on DBW or on Bf-109 Ultimate Pack v3.1, then just first install JapanCat's v2012.12.24 mod and then my attached compatibility pack on top of it overwriting the files. I haven't tested HSFX or v4.09m versions of Bf-109 Ultimate Pack yet, but you can always try. Original JapanCat's version is better at least for users of v4.11m modact without other Bf 109 update packs.
My attached pack has these changes:
- The missing FilterGril.mat and FilterGril.tga is included so that the new v4.11m sand filter loads wihtout other v4.11m files and is used instead of the old frankenfilter.
- Hier.him naming is changed so that sand filter animation still works with DBW and Bf-109 Ultimate Pack v3.1 classfiles. This part is not compatible with v4.11.1m classfiles.
- I moved sand filter a bit so that it fits the air intake better.
- The sand filter is added to all planes that have it in DBW and removed from late G-6 and other planes that don't have it in DBW. Bf-109 Ultimate Pack v3.1 is a bit outdated and has some filters missing, but this fixes those. In v4.11.1m late G-6 has the filter, so my pack is not compatible with it.
- I copied hooks of Bf-109 Ultimate Pack v3.1 back so that all loadouts should work OK.
- I removed glass parts from distant LODs just like I did for Bf-109 Ultimate Pack. This fixes bugs with disappearing glass when another plane of the same type is visible at distance.
- Incomplete number overlay is removed from Bf-109G-6Early(fi) engine by replacing it with Bf-109G-6Early engine. That overlay is not there in unmodified IL-2.
- I placed the small bombs slightly better.
Then some 3D bugs I noticed while testing:
- Texture mapping of spinner is not compatible with old skins because prop blade roots appear in different place.
- Some edges in lighting around wing root and canopy could perhaps be removed to make the model look even better.
- Old bomb racks and recon camera pod are not compatible with the new shape and should be modified to fill holes.
These bugs appear in my DBW, but are not related to this JapanCat's 3D mod at all:
- Gunpod Mk 108 cannons use the same hook as gunpod MG 151/20 cannons and the flashes are misplaced due to different barrel length. Other hooks for Mk 108 exist, but they are not used in code of DBW and Bf-109 Ultimate Pack v3.1.
- Some loadout names of late G-6 are incorrect in DBW but OK Bf-109 Ultimate Pack v3.1, so this is DBW bug.
There are classfile/COD bugs and are not related to 3D at all.
I wish you all Merry Christmas and happy Bf 109 flights!