MPORTANT NOTE REGARDING THIS MODEL: Due to the fact that there is not an actual "P-8" model where we'd have all the antennas, hard points, sensors, etc, and since the Cargo model does not have passenger windows, I decided to base this plane on the Cargo version (The BCF) See attached pic on how to install and display it correctly. When selecting this plane...you MUST choose the right MODEL in MSFS during your aircraft selection...choose the the BCF for it to display...it won't display under the typical passenger model. This is the best way visually, That said: The sole passenger window is baked into the model, thus I can't move or delete it. So I added a fake (but pretty convincing) passenger window at the emergency exits. Also, naturally this model does not have the large observation window, so that too is painted on as well.
This paint is as accurate I can make if for a totally fictional aircraft...but you'll find the markings for this P-8 aircraft are100% authentic.
Fellow simmers,
Here is my Livery of the PMDG 737 for MSFS2020.
The PMDG line of products use their custom utility called The PMDG Operations Center (OC2).
To maintain your entire PMDG fleet of aircraft (The DC-6 as well you own it), also provides you with a very easy way to install/uninstall/update your liveries. Please follow the detailed instructions below to install this paint. It may look like a lot of steps, but I made sure every step was covered from download to install.
NOTE: I will not offer this as a “Drag and Drop” livery as this method, while operational, does not ensure everything is created properly in the complex MSFS folder structure. When painters use the OC to package their paint, the installer takes care of all the items needed (json updates, aircraft .cfg edits, etc) automatically.
Also…should updates to the aircraft become available, the OC ensures all items are updated properly.
Here are the instructions:
1. Extract the PTP file from the downloaded zip file.
2. Place it anywhere your PC (typically the downloads folder).
DO NOT place it in the MSFS folder structure, including the Community folder (The OC2 will properly extract it there and update the Layout.json file automatically)
3. Press the Windows key on your keyboard
4. Type PMDG
5. Select the PMDG Operations Center and open as an Administrator
6. Follow these steps when Ops Center is open.
1. Click the Aircraft and Liveries menu
Choose Livery Utilities
2. Select the Simulator,Select the Product,Select the Variant
3. Click Install from PTP file
7. After the Open window opens, navigate to the folder you saved/extracted the PTP file to
8. Click Open.
9. Done
If you have any issues with the installation of the livery through the OC2, please contact PMDG Support at https://support.precisionmanuals.com/Main/
You an also go to their forums as many members can help with issues and the support team monitors there as well.
A special thanks goes to PMDG and the beta test crew I had the privilege to work with during the development of this fantastic plane.
Credits: All base textures included in my paints are included by permission from PMDG, as with any livery created by 3rd party painters. I would especially thank the PMDG Paint crew for the fantastic textures they gave us to work with, you guys are awesome!
8 months ago
5 months ago
SteveDra
Liam113
9 months ago
Arixodia
Hi Steve, really love this repaint! Any chance you could maybe do one of the later delivered RAF P-8s as they don't have the black spot on the nose? Maybe ZP806 'Guernsey's Reply'?
2 years ago
I'll see what I can do. You'd think it was easy to just pop out all the P8s the UK is flying, but there are several places to change things...at lease 4 different texture maps for a new reg. I have so many projects in work right now... I'd have no problems with some other painter taking my textures and making her 06 without the black nose.
If I get time I'll make it happen.
2 years ago
SteveDra
swayne01
very nice!
2 years ago
pizzamonster
thanks - it ptp format, too. Some of the other painters might like to take note.
2 years ago
Boeing737Driver
It looks like you've done an excellent job considering the limitations you had to work in. It was always going to be a compromise unless a genuine P-8 model was released by PMDG, and I doubt that will ever happen. Thanks for your hard work on this, I'll be taking it for a spin around the North Sea.
2 years ago
rowmk9