FSX / P3D

FSX F4F Silver Cat

Grumman F4F Wildcat “Silver Cat” delivers a high-luster metallic finish achieved through a modified alpha channel and light-bending formula 14, giving the rugged Pacific War carrier fighter extra presence in the virtual cockpit. Built for Microsoft Flight Simulator X, it includes custom textures and a complete aircraft package for authentic period flying.

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Flight Simulator X Prepar3D

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A silver single-engine military aircraft with a red nose and striped tail flies above a landscape under a clear blue sky.

A Grumman F-4F Wildcat in a high luster shine. This effect achieved with the use of a modified alpha channel and light bending process formula 14. This technique created and used by Rooks Design Group (RDG). This aircraft is entitled "Silver Cat". This rugged fighter was the mainstay of the U.S. carrier born and land based fighter force in the early years of the Pacific War. Created for FSX by Mark Rooks of RDG.

Screenshot of F4F Silver Cat in flight.

To install this aircraft:

As always back up any original files.

1.Unzip downloaded folders to your desktop or temporary directory of your choice.

2.Copy the " F-4Silver Cat " folder and paste it in the main aircraft folder.

3. Install the Guages and Panel.

4. Unzip and install the sound file in the Silver Cat folder.

By default the main aircraft folder is located at:

"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\FSx\SIM Objects /Aircraft .

Textures created by Mark "Fire Ball" Rooks.

Enjoy your new repaint and air file.

Thanks for downloading,

"Fire Ball"

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File information

Filename

fsxscat.zip

File size

7.44 MB

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Clean (scanned with ClamAV)

Access

Freeware

Content rating

Everyone

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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 fsxscat.zip has 10 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
FSX Silver cat.zip	05.13.07	1.20 MB
gauges.zip	03.01.07	711.29 kB
panel.zip	03.01.07	385.29 kB
Pictures.zip	05.13.07	1.73 MB
Read Me First.txt	05.13.07	968 B
Silver Screen Shot .jpg	05.13.07	191.24 kB
sound.zip	03.01.07	3.28 MB
text1.txt	05.13.07	440 B
flyawaysimulation.txt	10.29.13	959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url	01.22.16	52 B