FSX Braniff Jellybean Lime Green Boeing 721 N300BN
Immerse yourself in a classic Boeing 727-100 livery that captures Braniff International Airways’ vibrant “Jellybean” era. This free repaint, created by Marc Brown, showcases the airline’s Lime Green exterior and brings retro style to Microsoft Flight Simulator X for those who already own ...
- Type
- Repaint for Payware Model
- Download hits
- 38
- Compatibility
- Flight Simulator XPrepar3D
- Filename
- braniff_n300bn.zip
- File size
- 4.85 MB
- Virus Scan
- Scanned 18 days ago (clean)
- Access to file
- Free (Freeware)
- Content Rating
- Everyone
Immerse yourself in a classic Boeing 727-100 livery that captures Braniff International Airways’ vibrant “Jellybean” era. This free repaint, created by Marc Brown, showcases the airline’s Lime Green exterior and brings retro style to Microsoft Flight Simulator X for those who already own the payware Captain Sim 727-100. The design accurately reflects the color motifs popularized during Braniff’s 1970s operations, offering a nostalgic take on the tri-jet’s iconic look.
Historic Inspiration and Livery Details
The Boeing 727 series, introduced in the early 1960s, is famous for its three-engine configuration and remarkable short-field performance capabilities. Braniff International Airways, with its imaginative paint schemes, stood out among airlines by adorning each aircraft in bright hues, commonly referred to as “Jellybean” themes. This Lime Green variant re-creates that unique aesthetic, complete with the airline’s registry details and period-correct markings.
Key Boeing 727 Elements
- Tri-Jet Configuration: The 727’s distinctive tail-mounted, triple-engine arrangement offers a balanced thrust profile suited for short to medium-haul flights.
- Efficient Wing Design: Its advanced wing setup provides stable handling and smooth takeoffs, even on shorter runways.
- Retro Braniff Appeal: The vibrant Lime Green texture echoes Braniff’s commitment to standing out visually, celebrating the airline’s innovative approach to branding.
Screenshot of Lime Green Boeing 721 in flight.
Deployment Instructions for the Repaint
Before proceeding, ensure the Captain Sim 727-100 payware base model is already installed in your simulator. This repaint does not include the aircraft itself. Once you have the base model in place, follow the steps below:
- Extract the contents of the downloaded file into a temporary folder.
- Move the texture.N300BN folder into your CS-B727-100 directory.
- Open the aircraft.cfg file located in the same folder. Scroll down to the appropriate
[fltsim.x]
section and add the following lines (replacing X with the next available number):
[fltsim.x]
title=CS 727-100 Braniff Lime Green Jellybean
sim=cs727100
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=N300BN
kb_checklists=
kb_reference=
atc_id=N300BN
atc_airline=Braniff
atc_flight_number=527
ui_manufacturer=Boeing
ui_type=727-100
ui_variation=Braniff Lime Green Jellybean
ui_typerole=Commercial Airliner
ui_createdby=Captain Sim
description=727 Captain (727-100 Base Pack) v2.3\n2009 Captain Sim Braniff Jellybean Lime Green circa 1970 727-100 N300BN. Repaint by Marc Brown.
visual_damage=1
Save the aircraft.cfg
file, then load up the simulator to see your new Braniff-inspired 727 in action. This repaint provides a nostalgic option for anyone seeking to appreciate the vibrancy of Braniff’s Lime Green jets while enjoying the high-fidelity modeling of Captain Sim’s package.
Enjoy your flights with this special Braniff livery by Marc Brown, and experience the charm of a bygone era every time you cruise over virtual skies.
The archive braniff_n300bn.zip has 14 files and directories contained within it.
File Contents
This list displays the first 500 files in the package. If the package has more, you will need to download it to view them.
Filename/Directory | File Date | File Size |
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2014-2-10_14-7-54-745.jpg | 02.11.14 | 614.98 kB |
2014-2-10_14-8-15-823.jpg | 02.11.14 | 540.86 kB |
readme.txt | 02.13.14 | 1.83 kB |
texture.N300BN | 02.13.14 | 0 B |
727_100_2_T.dds | 02.12.14 | 4.00 MB |
727_100_3_T.dds | 02.12.14 | 4.00 MB |
727_100_4_T.dds | 01.16.14 | 4.00 MB |
727_100_A_T.dds | 02.12.14 | 4.00 MB |
description.txt | 02.13.14 | 411 B |
texture.cfg | 12.06.13 | 227 B |
thumbnail.jpg | 02.11.14 | 341.95 kB |
thumbnail.jpg | 02.11.14 | 341.95 kB |
flyawaysimulation.txt | 10.29.13 | 959 B |
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url | 01.22.16 | 52 B |
Installation Instructions
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