F/A-18 Hornet RAAF Pack

[DonJosh]

the question is now, when? ;)

[hughlb]

I just need to work through some minor issues on my list and package everything. This weekend is certainly my goal.

[DonJosh]

great to hear :)

[Strut]

Looking forward to them mate !

[hughlb]

EDIT: 25/06/18 - A final check tonight revealed issues with the roughness maps that I need to work through - reflectivity is inverted on areas it shouldn't be. I will keep working at it and see how far I get today and tomorrow. It's important to get this step correct, otherwise the aircraft look too reflective in bright sun. My apologies, and thanks for your patience everyone.

Edited June 25, 2018 by hughlb

[DonJosh]

any news or a link? ;)

[hughlb]

Pleased to say the F/A-18 Hornet RAAF Pack 2.0 - Part I - ​Test & Training - is released :)

 

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/1994272/

Edited June 27, 2018 by hughlb

[Strut]

Great skins Hugh, well done mate !

[Phantom453]

Excellent!!

 

Thanks for the share Hugh

[MustangSally]

Looks good Hugh....now about that 3 Sqn bird?

[Strut]

Hugh, it might be me, but I dont seem to be able to bring up your Skin on User Files without using the filter. A bit strange .

[hughlb]

Thanks guys, I'm glad you are enjoying it!

 

Strut: I'm not sure mate, it could be that I edited the original V1.0 of the RAAF Pack rather than create a new listing. Perhaps it's burried many pages back? I could just reupload the pack in an entirely new entry.

[Strut]

:thumbup:

[DonJosh]

Great skinpack! Really enjoy it

 

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[Stonehouse]

Lovely work thank you.

[Roller25]

Bloody awesome mate!

[Snapps]

Looks awesome bud!

[hughlb]

27/07/2018 - Release of RAAF Pack 2.0 - 77 SQN A21-49 70th Anniversary

 

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3301363/

 

A21-49 appears as it did between January 2012 and February 2013, where it featured at the Australian International Airshow at Avalon in Victoria. In 2011, members from No. 77 SQN were asked to come up with a design to be painted on a Hornet to coincide with the Squadrons 70th Anniversary celebrations. The scheme was designed by 77 SQN personnel, LAC Nicholas Pearsall, CPL Aaron Somerville and SGT Chris Henderson.

 

The scheme has several key features built around the 77 SQN FS-14062 satin green base. On the vertical stabilisers we see the 77 SQN “grumpy monkey” accompanied by the squadron motto “swift to destroy” with the hornet silhouette. The checkerboard pattern is reflective of the green and white checkerboard pattern seen on earlier 77 SQN schemes, including Gloster Meteor aircraft deployed to Korea, as well as Sabre and Mirage III fighters.

 

On the left side of the nose, there is a placard listing the Battle Honours for 77 SQN, from the Second World War, through to Korea. Less prominent, is the inverted (white) warning signage around the cockpit. It is worth noting that despite the high visibility commemorative paintwork, the majority of the aircraft is still painted in the 77 SQN low visibility scheme, including roundels, and darkened formation lights on the nose. During the lifetime of this scheme, various panels were repainted FS35237 or FS36375, notably around the nose.

 

 

Edited July 28, 2018 by hughlb

[hughlb]

Introducing F/A-18 Hornet RAAF Pack 2.0 - 3SQN A21-17

 

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3301625/

 

A21-17 appears as it did in June 2017. This low visibility scheme is indicative of any 2010’s 3 Sqn Hornet, and represents the final year of the Hornet in 3 Sqn service, before the remaining aircraft were transferred to 77 Sqn to make way for the F-35A. The tail displays the 3 Sqn eagle carrying a bomb logo, with the Southern Cross backdrop, modernised from the mid 2000’s to have a more defined appearance. The fuselage arrows are inverted in colour, with the 3 Sqn eagle crest as the centre-point. Many of the panels have been repainted and show varying amounts of paint fade. There are minimal fluid deposits on the wings and tail. The most notable element is the anti-slip surface on the leading edge extensions, which is inverted from its usual black or faded gray appearance.

 

 

 

Edited August 13, 2018 by hughlb

[Scotch75]

Brilliant work Hugh, good job mate. A must download for me.

 

Cheers!

Dave

 

 

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[Strut]

I totally agree with Snpusher Hugh, great effort and nicely done- even though the Hornet skins dont vary all that much you can see the variations that you have put into your skins, once again great job.

[MustangSally]

Thanks Hugh, you made my day!

[hughlb]

Pleased you guys are enjoying these skins!

[uscstaylor]

Very nice skins bro

[Snowy55]

Thank you hughlb for providing these great looking RAAF skins for the Hornet. It us very much appreciated. I'm new to DCS and these are no doubt a dumb questions but as 2.5 is now out of openbeta I assume which folder do they go in please? I do not have a DCS.openbeta folder in my installation.

Once in the right folder, how do I select the livery in DCS World? The closest I can get is in the mission builder where I can select Australia. Can you select them as permanent settings?

Thanks in advance.

Snowy