Log of Changes for dcthrepainter's Livery Artwork

Version 3.5.0 (October 17, 2024)

• added more parts (R-2000 engine and air intake previously done) to 3D model representing Hayes Hi-Per "speed kit" accessories: oil cooler and landing gear doors (opened & closed)
• added more parts (clipped wing tips previously done) to 3D model representing Garrett AiResearch Maximizer "speed kit" accessories: engine cowls, oil cooler, landing gear doors (opened & closed), tailwheel shroud, and prop spinners
• added new parts to 3D model representing Remmert-Warner "speed kit" accessories: landing gear doors (opened & closed),
• added new prop spinner parts representing super-fat variety seen on MSN 2145 while registered as N32B and N132BB
• added new prop spinner parts representing pointed variety seen on MSN 9173 while registered as N75142
• added new astrodome variant part as seen on MSN 4775 while registered as F-BEIY
• corrected misalignment of main and tail wheels with supporting gear
• acquired, tested and applied a combination of inked, engraved and metal-die backstamps to all metal prints from this date forward

Version 3.4.0 (October 6, 2024)

• corrected old edits of lines & rivets around foreward door and cockpit and wing root
• modularized lines & rivets layers to allow development and selection of more door variants
• corrected poorly sized emergency exit outlines
• recreated lines & rivets for areas having no doors
• recreated two passenger and six cargo door variants
• repositioned passenger and cargo door hinge objects
• corrected unflattering straight panel lines & rivets above cargo doors
• developed two new baggage door size variants
• deleted "door cargo fore porthole" and "lavatory window fore" objects ...rare windows will be texture-drawn versus objectified in the future
• revised bottom of vertical stabilizer and rudder as slanted toward rear versus previously horizontal
• adjusted rear marker lights position beneath slanted rudder trailing edge
• normalized window lines & rivets treatment for optional replacement with selectable emergency exit hatches
• updated textures to accomodate changes to selectable doors and emergency exit hatches
• updated scripts to handle door and window changes
• added new script to automate modular bump layers
• remedied numerous visual bugs found in bump texture
• corrected misalignment of optional ninth right window and surrounding fuselage surface
• changed material of blister and bubble windows to improve their visibility (previously not seen as desired)
• re-composited sku 40k9.pp27a (Fleet of Fancy #1: Buffalo Airways) with updated doors and windows
• for sku 40k9c, removed forward door not on real aircraft (an 8-year old error!)
• for sku 40k9i, added missing navigator's window
• for sku 51b, corrected vent on wrong side of fuselage, and unpainted nacelle bulges
• for sku 51c, corrected wrong aft door choice
• for sku 51d, fixed missing lines & rivets on nacelles
• for sku 51f, corrected unpainted nacelle bulges
• for sku 51h, fixed missing lines & rivets on nacelles
• for sku 55m, corrected mis-painted venturi

Version 3.3.0 (September 2, 2024)

• re-rendered and re-compiled two single-livery designs maximized for 20"x16" for 67 liveries developed to date

Version 3.2.0 (August 25, 2024)

• for sku's 40k9p, 40k9z, 40k9zi, 40k9zm, 40k9zn & 40k9zp updated their Douglas designations to last known
• developed Designs 3a, 3b, 4a and 4b for two variants of "Fleet of Fancy" showcasing entire airline fleet (initially Buffalo Airways)
• notable new changes to the adopted 3D model by Emmanuel Baranger include:
  • created variants of main wing: standard and clipped
  • added more antenna types and new positions for existing
  • developed variants of airspeed venturi at additional positions upon fuselage

Version 3.1.2 (June 7, 2024)

• for sku's 55g, 55i, 55j, 55k, 55m & 71t corrected the misaligned copyright text block discovered on composite design number 1

Version 3.1.1 (June 2, 2024)

• for "Trans World Airlines N86544 circa 1954", corrected incomplete rudder surface coloration

Version 3.1.0 (May 25, 2024)

• for "Swedish Air Force 79008 circa 1976", revised poster designs 1 & 2 captions to reduce their length
• notable new changes to the adopted 3D model by Emmanuel Baranger include:
  • created window openings in doors and fuselage plus optional interior cabin window covers
  • added more antenna types and new positions for existing
  • added two new intake duct variants for Wright-engined nacelles
  • removed visible fragments from rotating props
  • developed new parts representing Hayes' Hi-Per speed kit, including P&W R-2000 engines
  • reduced size of rudder trim tab
  • added round variant of vertical stabilizer beacon

Version 3.0.1 (May 25, 2024)

• for "Pan American Airways N19912 circa 1962", corrected nickname and nose numbers and wing markings and changed type of vertical stabilizer beacon

Version 3.0.0 (May 4, 2024)

• initial release of the d001 and d002 series of livery art
• notable changes to the adopted 3D model by Emmanuel Baranger include:
  • confirmed suitable dimensional accuracy of Baranger's model
  • door objects deleted to avoid long-standing fuselage alignment difficulties
  • cowl flap objects deleted to avoid long-standing nacelle alignment difficulties
  • separated many aircraft components into separate objects, enabling future variations
  • added separate gear/flaps-up and gear/flaps-down objects for later recall
  • optimized opacity settings for physics-based rendering inherited from prior work
  • created separate rotating and non-rotating propeller objects for later recall
  • replaced numerous cockpit panel gauge objects with screenshots thereof
  • refined/resized interior representations of (now static) doors
  • refined passenger seats and add additional seat designs for future recall
  • refined coloration and mapping of overhead bins, lighting and vents
  • revised cockpit legacy compass design and coloration
  • revised throttle quadrant knob colors
  • added variant of control yoke
  • created new cockpit seats and colorations
  • added numerous optional antennas for recall as needed
  • replaced prop spinner and hub, added variations of prop spinners
  • reduced scale and poly count of improved foreward chin mast, added variations
  • added tail-mounted beacon light and dual-purpose mount suitable for ILS antenna
  • added astrodome with variations
  • added two variations of engine air intakes, revised default
  • added many combinations of engine exhausts and related nacelle bulges
  • added optional tail cone
  • refined shape and thickness of rudder and elevators
  • refined shape of fuselage around horizontal stabilizers
  • added two new nose cone shapes
  • fuselage variants support single- and two-windowed cockpit windscreens
  • separated cabin window objects for individual recall, with matching inserts
  • added numerous optional fuselage vents, air scoops and beacons
  • added thin-bladed propeller variant
  • refined standard nose cone shape
  • refined engine oil coolers and added variants to support Wright Cyclone engines
  • added cowl variants to support Wright Cyclone engines
  • added Wright Cyclone engine variant
  • replaced and refined Pratt & Whitney engines
  • revised default nacelle and cowl to fit new Pratt & Whitney engines
  • replaced or revised exterior door hinges and handles
  • revised main wings and wing-to-fuselage filet
  • revised main wing floodlights, glareshields and wingtip navigation lights
  • added elevator and rudder trim actuators
  • added windscreen de-icer tubing
  • added cabin fire extinguishers, with style and color variations
  • added additional passenger seating arrangements, including VIP layout
  • added cabin interior to emulate Douglas Sleeper Transport (DST)
  • refined cabin curtains to be less perfect
  • revised rudder hinges design
  • enlarged dimensions of landing gear
  • refined main wing leading edge
  • added optional static discharge wicks to wings, elevators and rudder
  • emphasize wing, elevator and rudder trim tabs
  • refine wing flaps
  • added functional cabin lighting for benefit of interior visibility in renders
  • refined properties of glass materials to improve optical behavior
  • added optional variants of bulging observation windows

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The following are previous versions that were applicable to dcthreepainter's (formerly SimSmith's) add-on liveries for the VSKYLABS C-47 Skytrain and (since Version 2.8.0) the DC-3 Airliner
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Version 2.c.4 and 2.c.5 (August 18, 2023)

• for "Arkia 4X-ASR", "Israeli Air Force 4X-FNE" and "FoF12 PMO of N&E Europe" restored missing default background and brand in AIRCRAFTTXT_bump.png
• for "Arkia 4X-ASR", "Israeli Air Force 4X-FNE" and "FoF12 PMO of N&E Europe", updated icon11.png's with dcthreepainter brand

Version 2.c.2 and 2.c.3 (August 4, 2023)

• for "Czechoslovak Air Force D-21" in FoF12, corrected orientation of wing roundels
• for "Arkia 4X-ASR", corrected misspelling in title (thanks Tercio) and enabled weathering

Version 2.c.1 (July 28, 2023)

• remove mention of flickr from text docs and file descriptions
• update text docs with urls to latest download sites

Version 2.c.0 (June 20, 2023)

• formerly payware packages rebuilt, without interior textures, for free distribution
• rebranded relavent files by replacing SimSmith iconography and texts with that of 'dcthreepainter'
• temporarily omitted text files listing deprecated URL's until all packages re-uploaded
• updated contact information in texts and download descriptions
• added donation links to download descriptions
• uploaded all livery packages to file sharing sites as user 'dcthreepainter'
• files previously uploaded to X-Plane.org as user SimSmith deleted
• fresh support and news thread topic created at: https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/forums/topic/290272-dcthreepainter-formerly-simsmith-liveries-announcements-support/

Version 2.b.1 (May 19, 2023)

• for "Jollibee RP-C3616", corrected misspelling of ZIP file (Thanks PA28Pilot for spotting error)
• last version to be branded as SimSmith product

Version 2.b.0 (May 14, 2023)

• tuned SKISTXT_bump normals/textures to subdue higher intensity reflections in X-Plane 12
• regenerated and branded C-47, XC-47 and DC-3 icons for X-Plane and optimized file sizes
• researched MSN's 2141 and 2169 for potential expansion of payware Legacy of Liveries #5 and #6 ...some new owners were discovered, but no new imagery could be located for them ;-(

Version 2.a.4 (May 13, 2023)

• updated links in descriptions and documentation to new SimSmith Store at Sellfy

Version 2.a.3 (May 9, 2023)

• tuned ENGINES-B-TXT_bump normal/texture to subdue higher intensity reflections in X-Plane 12

Version 2.a.2 (April 22, 2023)

• final tuning AIRCRAFTTXT_bump normal/texture to subdue higher intensity reflections in X-Plane 12
• versions 2.9.0 and lower are hereby designated as terminal versions for X-Plane 11 (higher versions can still be applied, but reflections will be diminished)
• for "145340803 Lufthansa DDR DM-SBZ 1956" in Fleet of Fancy #11: Lufthansa, fixed passenger door on right side in AIRCRAFTTXT_bump.png
• for Fleet of Fancy #11: Lufthansa, recreated poster using screenshots from X-Plane 12
• for "12299e SAETA HC-AVQ" in Fleet of Fancy #6: Classic Carriers South America, removed alignment marks in AIRCRAFTTXT.png
• where present, custom interior floor cabin panel gaps have been removed as they visually conflicted with new DC-3 emergency light strips
• first version for payware distributed at sellfy.com

Version 2.a.0 and 2.a.1 (April 20, 2023)

• initial attempt at tuning AIRCRAFTTXT_bump normal/texture to subdue higher intensity reflections in X-Plane 12
• for "Smuggler N341W" in Fleet of Fancy #4: The Smugglers, corrected misalignment of cheatline across foreward door
• subsequent attempt at tuning AIRCRAFTTXT_bump normal/texture to subdue higher intensity reflections in X-Plane 12

Version 2.9.0 (January 24, 2023)

• compatible with VSKYLABS DC-3 Airliner version 1.0i for use in X-Plane 12
• compatible with VSKYLABS C-47 Skytrain and XC-47C version 5.4a for use in X-Plane 12
• compatible with VSKYLABS C-47 Skytrain and XC-47C version 4.0r8 for use in X-Plane 11
• defined new zone in AIRCRAFTTXT to accomodate dorsal fin antennas specific to DC-3 Airliner
• last version of payware distributed at the X-Plane.org Store

Version 2.8.3 (January 4, 2023)

• for "34202b2b USAF 0-5940 1959" in Legacy of Liveries #8, aligned "U.S. AIR FORCE" across foreward door

Version 2.8.2 (January 3, 2023)

• compatible with VSKYLABS C-47 Skytrain and XC-47C version 4.0r8 for use in X-Plane 11
• compatible with VSKYLABS C-47 Skytrain and XC-47C version 5.4 for use in X-Plane 12
• 99% compatible with VSKYLABS DC-3 Airliner version 1.0c for use in X-Plane 12 ...over-bright metal reflections and fin antennas will be addressed in future updates
• DC-3 Airliner icons generated for X-Plane 12
• customized DC-3 Airliner prop textures added
• documentation updated
• multi-livery package posters re-mastered with X-Plane 12 screenshots

Version 2.8.1 (January 2, 2023)

• for Alitalia, Delta and Iberia liveries in Fleet of Fancy #8, adjusted cheatlines to align across foreward door

Version 2.8.0 (December 22, 2022)

• compatible with VSKYLABS C-47 Skytrain version 4.0r8 for use in X-Plane 11
• compatible with VSKYLABS C-47 Skytrain version 5.2 for use in X-Plane 12
• compatible with VSKYLABS DC-3 Airliner version 1.0 for use in X-Plane 12
• updated INTERNALCABINTXT to re-establish visibility of cockpit vent ducts previously (but incompletely) hidden
• updated INTERNALCABINTXT to re-establish visibility of fire extinguishers and fire axe cabinets previously hidden for some liveries
• added new zones to INTERNALCABINTXT for compatibility with the new DC-3 Airliner model
• added whimsical curtains to passenger variants in Plain Plane Packs
• added CABIN-INT-COVER-TXT to support the new DC-3 Airliner (not used by C-47)
• removed CANOPYTXT since formerly hidden fire axe cabinet no longer needs invisible glass pane variant
• replaced optional baked-in seatbelts in PASSENGERS-SEATS so none will conflict with DC-3's new 3D-modeled belts
• added new zones to PASSENGERS-SEATS for the DC-3's seat belts
• added an "empty" DC3-HUMAN-PASSNGRS-TXT for those liveries designed with no passenger seating (Weight, Balance & Fuel system are unaffected)
• new DC3 fin antennas zone identified in AIRCRAFTTXT, but adaptation is deferred to a future version update cycle
• added DC-3 compatible Flight Configuration icons
• updated the _read_me texts to reflect the addition of the new DC-3 Airliner model
• remastered posters with screenshots taken in X-Plane 12
• updated other included documentation

Version 2.7.1 (December 1, 2022)

• updated _read_me_first.txt to reflect addition of new X-Plane version
• updated _read_me_second.txt and _read_me_third.txt to reflect changes triggered by VSKYLABS switching to SkunkCrafts Updater plugin

Version 2.7.0 (September 6, 2022)

• compatible with VSKYLABS version 5.0 changes for use in X-Plane 12

Version 2.6.6 (July 24, 2022)

• For Fleet of Fancy #1: Buffalo Airways, corrected two cheatlines and added four additional liveries

Version 2.6.5 (July 22, 2022)

• For Legacy of Liveries #7: MSN 26735, added missing EMERGENCY EXIT signage over cabin windows circa 1998

Version 2.6.4 (July 21, 2022)

• For Legacy of Liveries #2: MSN 19345, corrected five LIT files' typographic errors

Version 2.6.3 (July 14, 2022)

• For Fleet of Fancy #2: The 75th Anniversary of D-Day, corrected C-FDTD's cheatline pattern

Version 2.6.2 (July 10, 2022)

• For Legacy of Liveries #1: MSN 2145, replaced installation readme text's for a package with no interior

Version 2.6.0 and 2.6.1 (July 9, 2022)

• compatible with VSKYLABS version 4.0 exterior changes to AIRCRAFTTXT textures
• compatible with VSKYLABS version 4.0 interior changes to CANOPYTXT, COCKPIT-COVER-TXT and INTERNALCABINTXT textures
• revised internal documentation for changes made by VSKYLABS version 4.0 (SimSmith's _read_me_too.txt obsoleted)
• deleted rudder and elevator trim tab outlines from color and normal textures
• activated new color zone for trim tab edge faces
• restored lost main tire grooves coloration zone
• increased resolution of CANOPYTXT (mainly for glass objects)
• additional shadow added to perimeter of cockpit floor
• relocated SimSmith logo from partial visibility behind cockpit instrument panel to neutral location
• defined new zone for cockpit escape hatch, supporting previously defined color variations
• added fasteners details to cockpit escape hatch
• defined new zone for mid-deck aisle panels, embellished with four different door types
• relocated vintage radio stack from former "server rack" zone in PAYLOADTXT to INTERNALCABINTXT as fifth option for mid-deck aisle panels
• formerly separate mid-deck bulkhead variations merged with former aft-only bulkhead, supporting all prior color variations
• revised uncovered bulkheads details suggestive of indentations so that they fit the display variations of each bulkhead
• old escape hatch zone partially retasked as zone for cockpit aisle step and parts of flanking bulkhead, with color variations to match both
• new zone defined for cockpit hydraulics pillar/panel, with color variations to match other interior frame objects
• four new zones for the six placards now visible upon the hydraulics pillar/panel
• new zone for cabin window fascia object (may be activated in future livery offerings)
• relocated SimSmith logo visible in new cabin window fascia object to neutral location
• updated "the list of operators.txt" and "the list of serial numbers.txt" with latest SimSmith offerings
• updated "the notes.txt" and other text files to reflect recent changes
• SimSmith's contact and support e-mail address changed to simsmithcodes@yahoo.com
• For Legacy of Liveries #1: MSN 2145, reverted two liveries whose names were changed to "Sun Belt" back to "Tinsley's" since that is what is visible on the fuselage and not the owning company

Version 2.5.2 (July 1, 2021)

• added missing colors to Preferred Airparts N403JB

Version 2.5.1 (April 2, 2021)

• added forgotten X-Plane menu system icons for "Aeropostal YV-C-AMG" and "Avianca Colombia HK-508"

Version 2.5.0 (December 16, 2020)

• revised installation documentation citing VSKYLABS' AutoUpdate feature

Version 2.4.0 (November 21, 2020)

• compatible with VSKYLABS version 3.0b1 exterior and interior changes
• customized COCKPIT-COVER-TXT added
• customized CANOPYTXT re-implemented to support potential absence of interior fire axe cabinet
• AIRCRAFTTXT, INTERNALCABINTXT, ENGINES-B-TXT and PAYLOAD-TXT updated

Version 2.3.0 (March 3, 2020)

• compatible with VSKYLABS version 2.9.5 engine changes
• added customized versions of the new ENGINES-B-TXT.png, ENGINES-B-TXT_bump.png and ENGINES-B-TXT_LIT.png files
• re-aligned cargo door lines and rivets
• re-aligned optional rivet stains
• exterior door handles and their trim are now metal only
• new propeller hub and spinner zones defined to align with developer's changes
• prop blade zone expanded to correct visible gap at root
• updated simsmith brand for year 2020
• optional transparent objects in previous versions are no longer supported
• add permanent background as future-proofing against developer changes
• fake nighttime wing light illumination eliminated
• derelict (missing visible parts) airframes now fully represented

Version 2.2.0 (November 10, 2019)

• revised nighttime mask
• revised lines and rivets
• revised passenger door lines and rivets
• revised matte miscellaneous parts
• revised gear and light shield parts
• revised main landing gear colorations
• revised matte miscellaneous black parts

Version 2.1.0 (May 27, 2019)

• compatible with VSKYLABS version 2.8 interior changes
• new cargo door interior texture zones added
• new interior door handle objects identified as sharing zone with fire extinguisher bottle and escape hatch handles
• new interior door handle base objects identified as sharing zone with fire extinguisher valve and overhead bin latch bases
• new interior mid-deck bulkhead zones added
• expanded interior mid-deck floor zone
• realigned interior center aisle overhead lights
• previously custom per-MSN normals changed to generic to reduce update cycle
• SimSmith logo relocated to avoid future conflicts
• documentation updated

Version 2.0.0 (May 27, 2019)

• compatible with VSKYLABS version 2.8 exterior changes
• resampled exterior panel lines and rivets to produce smoother lines with fewer "jaggies"
• revised exterior front and cargo door lines and rivets to align with new animated object
• exterior forward and cargo door aging and outline modifiers aligned with new animated objects
• improved exterior rear-most cargo door hinge textures
• new exterior landing gear texture zone added
• additional zone defined for reflective landing gear oleo strut
• new oil cooler intake texture zone added
• new muffler exhaust and axle clamp zone added
• new miscellaneous exterior black parts zone added
• engine reduction unit zone relocated
• prop hub zone relocated to that shared with muffler body
• prop spinner zone now shared with some engine parts and new door handle objects
• left-side exterior door handles previously drawn upon color and normal textures removed
• SimSmith logo relocated to avoid conflict with new landing gear zone
• nighttime exterior brightness reduced overall

Version 1.2.0 (March 25, 2019)

• applicable to model version 2.79 for X-Plane 11 only
• custom INTERNALCABINTXT, PASSENGERS-SEATS and PAYLOAD-TXT textures added
• added "_read me too.txt" for guidance on activating metal reflections in interior objects
• spinning-prop texture added along with installation instructions
• regenerated X-Plane 11 GUI icons, including XC-47C variant

Version 1.1.0 (December 14, 2018)

• applicable to model version 2.79 for X-Plane 11 only
• X-Plane 10 no longer supported
• developer's new project name applied
• updated documentation
• ski texture added

Version 1.01 (October 22, 2017)

• updated links within documentation
• stripped MacOS hidden files from .ZIP

Version 1.0.0 (October 21, 2017)

• applicable to model version 2.1 for X-Plane 10 & 11
• initial release