FSX / P3D

FSX Martin Mercator Texture Fix

Martin Mercator Texture Fix corrects a transparency error on the horizontal stabilizer by replacing two bitmap files in the affected texture set, restoring clean tail surfaces and consistent exterior visuals. Designed for Microsoft Flight Simulator X, it requires FSX_MARTIN_MERCATOR_UPDATED.ZIP to ensure the updated Mercator displays properly.

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A red and white twin-engine aircraft with the number 04 on the nose and tail flies above scattered clouds.

Martin Mercator Texture Fix, for use with FSX_MARTIN_MERCATOR_UPDATED.ZIP. This is a texture fix for the Marton Mercator. One of the texture folders reveal a problem with a transparent horizontal stabilizer. By Michael Pook.

Screenshot of Mercator with corrected textures.

Installation:

Coppy the two bitmaps into the texture folder that have the problem of the one transparent horizontal stabilizer and overwrite. That's it.

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File information

Filename

martin_mercator_texture_fix.zip

File size

128.06 KB

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Requires dependencies

This add-on may require the following files to function properly. If this is a repaint, the dependency below is likely the base aircraft package.

fsx_martin_mercator_updated.zip

How to install this mod

FSX / P3D add-on

Extract the downloaded archive

Use 7-Zip (free) or WinRAR to extract the ZIP to a temporary folder. Don't install while still zipped — the simulator can't read inside ZIP files.
Place files per the readme

Most FSX add-ons go into one of: SimObjects\Airplanes\, Addon Scenery\, Effects\, or Gauges\.
Always read the included readme

Every mod ships with a readme.txt or README file. It tells you exactly where files go, what dependencies are needed, and any quirks specific to this add-on.

What’s inside this archive

The archive martin_mercator_texture_fix.zip has 7 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
Martin_Mercator_Texture_Fix	01.28.15	0 B
left horizontal stabilizer.bmp	01.28.15	1.00 MB
Readme.txt	01.28.15	619 B
right horizontal stabilizer.bmp	01.28.15	1.00 MB
thumbnail.jpg	01.25.15	109.16 kB
flyawaysimulation.txt	10.29.13	959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url	01.22.16	52 B