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Virtual P-38 models (and other goodies)
by David C. Copley

Project XP-38N ver. 4 models for FS2004*

XP-38, P-38F-1, P-38G-13, P-38H-5, P-38J-15, F-5E-2, P-38L-5, P-38L Racer, P-38M-6, XP-38N

Primary features

Animations: control surfaces, landing gear, rolling wheels, gear suspension, cooling vents, canopy, landing light, yoke, engine and propeller levers, etc.
Reflective textures
more and more detail (as I continue to update them!)
All new, actual P-38 engine/propeller sounds
Realistic flight model
Dynamic virtual cockpit
some newer modern equipment for a full virtual flight experience (GPS, autopilot, nav radio, etc.)
* 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.

"XP-38: P-38 Prototype"

xp38dcc2.gif (8627 bytes)

Version 2.0 full package - June 2006 fsds3.jpg (7459 bytes)
xp38dcc2.zip (12.7MB) zip.gif (927 bytes)

 

"P-38 Triple Play"

p38tp11.gif (11039 bytes)p38tp21.gif (8826 bytes)

Three models: P-38F-1-LO, P-38G-13-LO and P-38H-5-LO.
Features 'Glacier Girl'
Version 2.1 full package - Jan 2007  fsds3.jpg (7459 bytes)
p38tp21.zip (33.8 MB) zip.gif (927 bytes)
PSP re-paint kit (2.5 MB) zip.gif (927 bytes)
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"Ruff Stuff" re-paint - Aug 2007
p38grs.zip (3.5MB)

"P-38 Pair"

p38p210.gif (10380 bytes)p38pfs2b.gif (9650 bytes)

P-38J-15-LO and F-5E-2

fsds3.jpg (7459 bytes)
 

Version 2.3 full package - Jan 2008(updated with FSDS3.5)

p38p230.zip (28.5 MB) zip.gif (927 bytes)
The J has four skins: D-DAY, "Marge," "California Cutie" and "YIPPEE" (latter two by Dan Swart)
The F-5 has two skins: "Queenie" and "Eyes of Texas"
revised paint kit (3 MB) zip.gif (927 bytes)
the paint kit is a multi-layered psp file for the D-Day exterior textures

Version 2.1-AI: "P-38J AI" Feb 2004

Based on the P-38J in the "P-38 Pair" package, this is an AI (non-flyable) model with three levels of detail (LOD) to improve frame rates when airplane is far away.   Includes D-Day textures only.
p38jai210.zip (724 KB) zip.gif (927 bytes)

P-38L-5 The Definitive Lightning

p38l24-5sm.jpg (24165 bytes)

Three Textures sets: factory-fresh bare metal, 1st FG and "Lizzie V"

devawar.gif (10079 bytes) avsim_free_gold.jpeg (13725 bytes)
Winner of the FlightSim Developer's Award (Warbirds category) Mar 2004, and AVSIM Gold Award 1st Quarter 2004fsds3.jpg (7459 bytes)

 

Version 2.4.0 full package - Dec 2007(and now even more updated with FSDS3.5)

p38tdl24.zip(20.5 MB) zip.gif (927 bytes)

Interested in making repaints?  Here is the PSP file for the exterior textures.

p38tdl-psp.zip zip.gif (927 bytes) (2.5 MB)

 

For the limited-release CFS2 P-38L ver 2.0, click here.

P-38L Racer

p38lr.gif (14552 bytes)

P-38L Racer, featuring White Lightnin' - Apr 2005

p38l22r.zip (8.7MB) zip.gif (927 bytes)
Requires P-38L ver 2.2 (above)

P-38M Night Lightning

p38mnl2.gif (10052 bytes)p38mnl21.gif (7492 bytes)p38mnl220.gif (15086 bytes)


Version 2.2 full package - Feb 2008 fsds3.jpg (7459 bytes)(updated with FSDS3.5)
p38mnl220.zip (16MB) zip.gif (927 bytes)

 

XP-38N Lightning (Fictional)

xp38n4.gif (8473 bytes)xp38n4me.gif (11986 bytes)

see preview images and movie

At long last, updated after 4.5 years! fsds3.jpg (7459 bytes)

Version 4.0  - Nov 2006

xp38n4.zip (16.8MB) zip.gif (927 bytes)
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Patch 4.0.1 (1.8MB) - this patch fixes a minor visual error found a few weeks after the original release.  All four mdl files have been updated. 

Other

Griffon engine sound package (by yours truly)
Designed specifically for Paul Rebuffat's Spitfire Mk XIV models
Recorded from a real Griffon-power Spitfire
griff_spit_sm.jpg (11984 bytes)
griff_wav.jpg (13381 bytes)
griff_paulspit_sm.jpg (10030 bytes)
griffon_spit_snd.zip (4.5 MB) zip.gif (927 bytes)

shortbar.jpg (3111 bytes)

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