[Changes ahead for Nemeth, read on.....]

Hi, I have a little question, which I don't know in which thread to ask. Seeing that this is a recent thread Iøll give it a go here.

Im working on a little project on my own, but have hit some problems. What software does the Brothers use when they create their excelent projects?

My current dilemma is that I have gotten my hands on Alan Devins source files for his FSX version of the Bell 222.

These files was uploaded to the public cause he wasn't able to find time to complete him self.

Problem is that I cant convert it to something which is compatible with the FSX SDK.

Im using 3ds max 2010 32-bit and I want to get it into Gmax for compiling into FSX. I've tried BFF but that was written for 3ds max 9 so it wont script properly. And no uck exporting by converting to .3ds file either. Any Ideas?

Or is it possible for you to take up the project? Looks pretty much complete with animations and everything. Only minor texture tweeking is required and of course compiling into FSX. Would appreciate any suggestions.

I have gathered a team to finish this helicopter for FS9 and FSX, work has begun on the FS9 version with the X version at a later date.

[New project, any ideas?]

I've sent Peter some of what I have including flight manuals and images for various helicopters....S61 is not included in what I've sent him.

The manuals I sent Peter include:

Bell 222A/222B/22UT/230/430 series

MD500D (this one has been done already for FSX)

AH1W Super Cobra

I also have the following manuals for any interested parties wishing to create another helicopter, these include:

Kaman SeaSprite SH2G

Kaman KMax

Hughes OH6A Cayuse

Agusta Westland AW109E Power

Agusta Westland AW109S Grand

Agusta Westland AW139

Fairchild Hiller FH1100

Bell 206L4T TwinRanger

Bell 407

Eurocopter EC145/BK117C2

Sikorsky S76B/S76C++

Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin 2/HH65A Dolphin

Eurocopter AS350BA/B3/D Ecureuil

Eurocopter AS355F/N/NP Ecureuil 2

Robinson R22

Robinson R44

PZL Sokol W3A

Eurocopter EC130B4 Ecureuil

If interested in any of these manuals, let me know. I may have some material on some of these helicopters as photo materials are hard to come by or impossible to find at all.

[some problem with MD902]

2 solutions.

First solution is to check to see if fresnel ramps are in the texture folders. If not, you can copy them from any of of the default aircraft texture folders into the MD900 texture folders.

Second solution is to install FSX Acceleration or SP2 as all Nemeth Designs FSX helicopters have unique coding/animations that only works in SP2 or Acceleration.

[Nemeth Designs S76A]

Ian, very simple. I was using the default Bell 206 setup and sounds when I did the conversion. Tell you what, let me do another conversion as I don't have the original conversion anymore and I'll have that posted soon.

[Nemeth Designs S76A]

I've had the 76 in FSX at one time. It works, but the custom animations will not. The gauges are XML, so these will work with no problem. Starting the chopper up is a different story. Since FS9 custom animations don't work in FSX, the engine starters won't work.

[Several problems with the EC 135]

Textures are saved with mip-maps, thats why they show up so blurry. To get rid of them is to remove the mips with an external image program like imagetool and dxtbmp

[NEW FSX PROJECT!!!!]

And not to mention that Milviz may pass the Agusta A109 Power to the Nemeths, would this be close enough to the AW119?

[New project, any ideas?]

Bell 222: To be made by Cera Simaircraft

AW109: Being made by Milviz, possibly to be finished by thr Nemeths

AS350B3: FS9 version of the Heli-Development model being remade for FSX

AS355F/N: I am talking to another developer concerning this one, manuals have been sent

[Mil Mi-2]

We are starting to see older products being redeveloped for FSX. Examples are the EC120B and MD500D. Peter and Tamas stated a few times that older products will be bought to FSX specs.

[Eurocopter EC-145...maybe?]

Well I have the EC145 Rotorcraft Flight Manual and Training Manual on hand, I will send these to Milviz and the Nemeths for consideration.

[Nemeth Design MD902 (head scratcher)]

What version of FSX are you running?

FSX

FSX Deluxe

FSX SP1

FSX SP2

FSX SP2 Acceleration

FSX Gold

All Nemeth FSX choppers require SP2 and/or Acceleration for certain features to work. They'll work with early releases, but you won't be able to see highly customised animations like the animated crew legs that hang out the door on the MD500 or the gunners with extending machine guns on the BO105. Also, make sure that all the texture folders have a fresnel ramp texture inside. If not, copy from one of the default aircraft folders (Bell 206 for example) and copy them into the MD902 texture folders. This has solved my problems most of the time.

[Eurocopter EC-145...maybe?]

I can get a flight manual for this, I have connections :wink:

[Eurocopter EC-145...maybe?]

A flight manual will be needed to make a new helicopter, plus tons and tons of internal/external photos.

[NEW HELICOPTER IDEA!!!]

I gave most of what I have for the 407 to the Nemeths, its a matter if they plan on doing it.

[New project, any ideas?]

it would have to be a sikorsky s61 for me ,or maybe a westland sea king .an nh90 could be good too.im still looking forward to the skycrane ,also ,i agree with brandon that an aw139 is also a good idea,BUT FOR ME ITS GOTTA BE A SIKORSKY S-61N !!!.

:)

S61N was actually planned, but the ND bros does not have enough photo material to make one. Don't know if they still have it on the list though.

[New project, any ideas?]

I got connections for manuals, so that should not be a problem.

[New project, any ideas?]

I think we need an MD500E, MD530F, MD520N, or MD600N.

The Nemeths are updating all of their older FS2004 titles to FSX. MD500D/OH6 was first, followed by the EC120B. I wouldn't be surprised if the 500E was next to be converted.

[New project, any ideas?]

My Suggestion: MBB BK117 :)

Only if you have the manuals and tons of reference images on hand, then they will consider.

[New project, any ideas?]

Skycrane is next to release. Milviz might be handing over their Agusta A109 over to the ND bros for completion.

[MD Helicopters MD 902 Explorer]

Its up to the Nemeths to do the modifications, which I highly doubt they will do. You can try to ask them.

[Wheres the pics of MD900!!!]

Still in testing. Waiting on the final texture schemes to arrive, a sound system, any final checks, etc.

*EDIT* My share of pics from my testing sessions >>>http://www.flickr.com/photos/euroastar350/sets/72157623453175799/<<< *END EDIT*

[CH-54/S-64 Skycrane]

After the MD900 is done.

[SEAKING SEAKING AND SEEKING A SEAKING!]

Well, it is really easy. Provide a original flight manual, technical descriptions and some hundred detail pictures (inside / outside), and the development is possible. Without thisno way.

Explorer

You are correct mate. Its easy to make a helicopter for FSX, but with less detail that may not look like the real machine. Thats why it is standard policy for the Nemeths and many other developers to use flight manuals and image data to create the most realistic handling and detailed models available for FS9/FSX. I have a small collection of manuals that I may give the Nemeths for future products, but no reference images...yet.

[General Comment to all Readers]

And gotta remember that the MD900 is not the only product they are working on right now, they are also working with milviz on the upcoming Erickson Aircrane S64.

[NEW HELICOPTER IDEA!!!]

The 429 is a new design that there aren't any in commercial operations yet, so obtaining a pilots operation manual is going to be a tough one. Although you can get one from Bell at a cost of $400US :o Same with the NH90. Since it is a newer technology military aircraft, obtaining a flight manual will be very impossible. And as for the 222, well myself and Peter are talking about it, he has the manuals and some shots...same goes for the 230 and 430. The 430 is planned, Peter needs additional shots of the main rotor. So you see guys, Peter can build a B429 or a NH90, but flight manuals are a must to obtain realistic flight physics, cockpit instruments, etc.