P-38 lightning

cheezyflier wrote:

i got the model and the update file from simviation. it had the guage, but it kept telling me that it was created for FS98 and was not supported. then when i clicked ok, (the only option) and went into free flight, that's when things went bad. the model itself was the "factory fresh" P-38.
i didn't try the "triple play" package that i have on FS-9.

You're doing my head in cf

Ok, the update is by Roger Mole I take it. I don't understand why when loading the a/c it would be looking for the 'lear' gauge. I searched every single panel.cfg in RM's update package for a reference to that gauge but - nada.

Yesterday I couldn't even find David Copley's site (figuring that going to the source would be a good place to start) ... but I've found it now, in case you want to have a look: http://www.kazoku.org/xp-38n/
So on this page he says: "As for FSX updates, I've decided to put those on indefinite hold. There's too much work to do for little gain. So I'm sticking with FS2004 for a while, as far as making models."

On David Copley's 'Models' page: http://www.kazoku.org/xp-38n/model/index.htm he actually refers to Roger Mole's update:
"* For those who have attempted to use my models in FSX, I want to mention several problems, all known issues with running FS9 models in FSX:

1) panel window and gauge problems
2) blurred prop textures are rendered behind clouds (exterior view only)
3) scenery behind canopy glass is messed up / missing
4) 'un-textured' parts are all black
5) emissive parts don't shine (eg, non-fx lights)
6) no landing lights (somewhat fixed by FSX SP1)

With my permission, Roger Mole has released a package that helps with issues related to #1 (panels and gauges). Download from SOH."

So the only possible solution I can think of now is that you make sure you've put the CAB file (2Eng_Switches.cab) in its right place - just copy and paste into the gauges folder should do. I'm assuming though that you've already done that...

I just reached enlightenment!!!

I kept looking at the Info.txt instead of the ReadMe.txt

Did you see this?

Update Contents and Procedure
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You must first install David's aircraft into your FSX folders using whichever method you choose (main Simobjects\Aircraft folder, your own Aircraft folder etc). THERE IS ONE PROVISO TO THIS. DO NOT PLACE THE ORIGINAL RSTART1 AND RSTART2 GAUGES IN YOUR MAIN FSX GAUGES FOLDER!!

I have no idea how if at all the 'RSTART1 AND RSTART2 GAUGES' relate to the 'Lear' gauge - but we might as well go by the book.

You could also try to place the .cab file into the panel folder of the P-38 instead of the FSX/Gauges directory.

cheezyflier wrote:

.. sooner or later someone will make a nice one for FSX but i suppose i will have to wait untill then.

There is one available from Aeroplane Heaven:

http://www.aeroplaneheaven.com/

(Why do I have the feeling that your eyes are fixed on the Lancaster?!?)

Tailhook wrote:

cheezyflier wrote:

.. sooner or later someone will make a nice one for FSX but i suppose i will have to wait untill then.

There is one available from Aeroplane Heaven:

http://www.aeroplaneheaven.com/

(Why do I have the feeling that your eyes are fixed on the Lancaster?!?)

the aeroplane heaven one is payware
as far as me finding the lancaster attractive, well, ray charles coulda seen that one comin! it's pretty sweet lookin. my wife is going to hate it when i actually begin working. i'll be buying add-ons left and right.