FSX Qantas Boeing 747-400 GE

This comprehensive repaint showcases the iconic Qantas VH-OEB Boeing 747-400, unofficially named "Phillip Island," adorned with the special "Come Play" livery in support of Australia’s World Cup bid. Created by Harry Sung with Paint.NET v3.5.4 and derived from an original Qantas texture by Jathedar Singh, this freeware fix-and-update package addresses visual clarity, correctly positions the Australian flag, and improves texture fidelity. It is designed specifically for the payware PMDG 747-400X model, which must be obtained separately, and it ensures a faithful representation of General Electric–powered 747 operations within Microsoft Flight Simulator X.

Key Features of This Specialized Repaint

• Enhanced Textures: Mipmaps have been removed to mitigate blur artifacts, ensuring sharper fuselage detailing throughout flight.
• Authentic Flag Orientation: The Australian flag is correctly oriented on the aircraft’s right side for accurate real-world alignment.
• "Come Play" Livery Integration: Reflects the Qantas support for Australia’s World Cup campaign, bringing a unique promotional look while preserving airline branding.
• General Electric CF6-80C2B1F Representation: Models the real-world GE engine variant, presenting authentic design and performance cues.

Visual Reference

Important Setup Notes

This repaint modifies select PMDG 747-400X texture files to update Qantas’ signature colors. Semi-transparent soccer ball graphics are not integrated in this revision. To proceed, remember that the PMDG 747-400X payware model is mandatory for the repaint to appear correctly in the simulator.

Steps for Installation

1. Unzip the Texture.VHOEB folder into your simulator directory under ..\SimObjects\Airplanes\PMDG747-400\.
2. Open Aircraft.cfg inside the same PMDG folder, then append the new [fltsim.x] entry. Adjust the numeric value to the next available slot (e.g., [fltsim.6]).
3. Save the configuration file and confirm that the repaint is listed in your aircraft selection menu under UI variation "Qantas Come Play".

[fltsim.x]
title=PMDG747-400 Qantas Phillip Island
sim=B747-400
model=GE
panel=VC
sound=GE
texture=VHOEB
kb_checklists=PMDG747-400_CHECK
atc_id_color=0xffffffff
atc_id=VH-OEB
atc_airline=Qantas
atc_flight_number=QF107
ui_manufacturer=BOEING
ui_type=747-400 GE
ui_variation=Qantas Come Play
ui_typerole=747-400
ui_createdby=PMDG
description=Boeing 747-400 with GE Series engines v 2.0 for use with PMDG 747-400X.
Original Qantas livery painted and uploaded by Jathedar Singh on 25 Oct 2008.
Repainted with Come Play livery by Harry Sung using Paint.NET v3.5.4.
visual_damage=0
atc_heavy=1
atc_parking_types=GATE, RAMP
atc_parking_codes=QFA
LongAntenna=0
LongAntenna2=1

Brief Aircraft Background

The Boeing 747-400 is a long-haul, wide-body airliner featuring advanced systems for its era, including wingtip extensions and modernized avionics. This specific aircraft, originally ordered by Asiana Airlines in 1993, was designated HL-7416 and powered by GE CF6-80C2B1F engines. Qantas took ownership in 1998, re-registering it under VH-OEB and naming it "Phillip Island" at a later date. Following a repaint into new corporate colors in 2008, Qantas ultimately introduced the special "Come Play" scheme to promote Australia’s efforts in hosting the World Cup.

Today, VH-OEB continues to operate for Qantas, serving major international routes and reinforcing the enduring significance of the 747 fleet. This meticulously updated repaint delivers a realistic transformation of the PMDG virtual model, allowing flight simulator enthusiasts to replicate Qantas’ sporting livery and experience authentic transpacific flights in Microsoft Flight Simulator X.