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Done that once, not using an F-18 though, and didn't get it right on the first attempt. That was just before the onset of COVID. Click on images to enlarge Bests. Khalid

It sure does.

Was able to locate the download links for both MSFS Legacy Importer https://www.nexusmods.com/microsoftflightsimulator/mods/117 Model Converter X https://www.scenerydesign.org/modelconverterx/ Thanks for the tip Jan. I am sure those who use MSFS 2020 would love to toy with these. Khalid

The scenery is stunning - and so is the instrument panel of the Cessna 152. Great post.

Absolutely love it. Well done Larry!

Love the wide-angle effect you use a lot in your screenshots

Hi Red I really haven't the foggiest idea what works with MSFS 2020 and haven't researched that issue. I guess once I buy MSFS 2020 (and a matching computer to use it on) I will wade into this.

Do you mean to tell me that the A-20 you repainted many times is a Milton Shupe model? BTW thanks for the compliment.

Thank you for your lovely words Darryl. Glad you liked it. Best wishes. Khalid

Hi Rick, Thank you, Glad you like both the downloaded aircraft and my screenshots. The thing is I am still using FSX and have not (yet) bought MSFS 2020. These shots are all but very FSX. The huge difference in quality stems from a magical, game changing add-on to FSX that is called "Steve's DX10 Fixer + Cloud Shadows." It transfers your FSX into a DirectX10 program and adds cloud shadows onto the ground and sceneries. Steve's fixer takes some configuration and tweaking work but once you're there, its worth every cent and minute invested. I also happen to use REX weather and ORBX products (All global range products and all regions of the world, and a considerable number of airports and other products). This has given me an immersion experience that rivals MSFS 2020, without having to replace my computer or buy expensive cutting edge hardware. Khalid

Hi Larry, Wow your post is so impressive and comprehensive. I love the way you took a photo of each livery at locations of historical context, very clever. Yes Milton Shupe is a guru and his work is always praiseworthy. Thank you very much for your kind words. Khalid

Hi Colin, Thank you for your remarks and compliments. Another nice feature is "Hide/unhide the Yoke - Click spot is the friction knob on the ECU" and when you switch off the battery the pilots disappear. I have added the monitor gauge (seen on the upper left corner of the cockpit shot) from the legendary Manfred Jahn's C-47. In fact this gauge is so useful and convenient that I have added it to half a dozen other twin piston engine props that I use a lot. In short I love this aircraft. Khalid

Hey Larry and Rick, thanks for your greetings. Hope you guys are well.

So much weather to tackle in a Cessna! Great shot. Hope you are well.

Great shots Darryl heck so photo realistic! Lovely Airbus! Well done.

Nice! Very interesting livery.

This whole contraption is powered by this single powerplant? must be very fuel efficient. I love it.

Warm red rays of sunsets add a dramatic dimension to any photo. This is a great example. Well done Patrick.

Nice set Bob, I have been in one of these once, I never thought it was possible for an aircraft to have a smaller interior than a Cessna 150! The shots are lovely.

JanKees the master repainter! truly awesome as ever.

Very typically Larry-style articulate post. Kudoos.

Hope all of you guys are safe and well. I have been away for a while and miss you all. I have downloaded the Milton Shupe Lockheed Lodestar from CalClassics and it was simply amazing. She is smaller and faster than the DC-3 and cruises at around 200 kts. I am totally addicted to this airplane and it is an absolute joy to fly. I am posting a few screenshots (Click on images to enlarge): The model is very clean and nice Virtual cockpit is lovely and easy to read. This is a Confederate Air Force example. Another beautiful repaint in PanAm/Grace colours. And finally this one is in BOAC livery on a polished metal skin. Brief history: The Lockheed 18 Lodestar was the last twin-engine transport designed by Lockheed. The prototype, a Lockheed 14 Super Electra, lengthened by five feet, flew on September 21, 1939. Designed for the commercial market, Lockheed found domestic sales slow due to previous commitments by airlines to buy the Douglas DC-3. A total of 96 Lodestars were ordered by foreign airlines in Canada, Africa, Brazil, France, the Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, the UK and Venezuela. In addition to commercial markets, the Lodestar also flew in the military. The first military orders for the Lodestar came from the US Navy. In 1940, the Navy ordered three variations, an executive transport carrying seven (R50-1), a personnel transport carrying 14, and a paratroop transport carrying 18. In 1941, the US Army Air Corps had 13 Lodestars built and designated them C-57. In addition, after the attack on Pearl Harbor, a number of civilian Lodestars were requisitioned and designated C-56. Between 1942 and 1943, the USAAC acquired 324 C-60As, 18-seat paratroop transports. Some of these aircraft were passed on to the UK (RAF versions were known as the Lodestar I (C-56), Lodestar IA (C-59), and Lodestar II (C-60), and most were operated as medium-range transports). After the war, some Lodestars were converted into executive aircraft while others went to work for small freight operators. Less than 20 Lodestars are still airworthy in the USA today. The Lockheed Lodestar transport design drew heavily from the company's Hudson bomber and earlier transport designs. Lockheed's Model 18 initially combined a newly lengthened fuselage with the Model 14 wings, tail unit and engines. This was also flown by the US Army Air Corps and US Navy. Hope you enjoy. Khalid