FSX / P3D

FSX Grumman F6F Hellcat

Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat VF-83 “Death N’ Destruction” repaint captures USS Essex (CV-9) markings as seen in May 1945, with crisp DDS textures that complement the model and virtual cockpit details in FSX. Requires the RealFlight Simulations F6F Hellcat payware package; textures only.

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A repaint of the RealFlight Simulations F6F Hellcat. These textures represent a F6F-5 of VF-83 USS Essex (CV-9) as it appeared in May, 1945. By Russel R. Smith.

Screenshot of Grumman F6F Hellcat in flight.

Screenshot of Grumman F6F Hellcat in flight.

This is a repaint of the RealFlight Simulations excellent F6F Hellcat. These textures represent a F6F-5 of VF-83 USS Essex(CV-9) as it appeared in May, 1945. THESE ARE TEXTURES ONLY! You need the RealFlight Simulations F6F Hellcat payware package.

I have enclosed the aircraft config file for the one I use. You can modify the original to pick up texture.usn13. Extract the files to the "RF F6F_Hellcat" folder. The zip file contains all the essential files for this texture scheme and are dds files. Make sure "Use Folder Names" is checked so it will create the texture.usn13 folder when you extract the files. Copy the contents of texture.usn7 to the new texture.usn13 folder. DO NOT OVERWRITE ANY OF THE FILES IN TEXTURE.USN12.

CHANGE THE "X" TO THE NEXT NUMBER IN YOUR CONFIG FILE!!
Copy and paste the entry below to your bottom of the list of aircraft in the aircraft.cfg file.

[fltsim.X]
title=F6F USN RRS6
sim=hellcat
model=5
panel=
sound=
texture=usn13
kb_checklists=
kb_reference=
ui_manufacturer="Grumman"
ui_type=F6F-5
ui_variation=USN, VF-83, Death N' Destruction
ui_typerole="Single Engine Prop"
ui_createdby="Real Flight"
atc_airline=NAVY
atc_type=F6F5
atc_model=Hellcat
atc_id=
atc_flight_number=
atc_heavy=0
atc_id_color=0000000000
visual_damage=1
description=Flown by Ensigns Donald McPherson, Bill Kingston, Jr. and Lyttleton Ward from the USS Essex in May, 1945
assigned to VF-83

The changed repainted files are the copyright of Russel R. Smith. The original unaltered files are the copyright of Realflight Simulations.

If you have any photos of Hellcats and want to share them with me I would appreciate it.

I would all so like to here your comments concerning the textures. Good, bad or indifferent. A comment would be appreciated.

REMEMBER. FLY NAVY!

Russel R. Smith

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File information

Filename
vf-83.zip
File size
1.51 MB
Virus scan
Clean (scanned with ClamAV)
Access
Freeware
Content rating
Everyone

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How to install this mod

FSX / P3D add-on
  1. 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.
  2. Place files per the readme

    Most FSX add-ons go into one of: SimObjects\Airplanes\, Addon Scenery\, Effects\, or Gauges\.
  3. 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 vf-83.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
body01.dds05.02.091.00 MB
body02.dds05.01.091.00 MB
misc01.dds05.01.091.00 MB
tail01.dds05.01.091.00 MB
texture.cfg02.02.09141 B
thumbnail.jpg05.01.0927.97 kB
wing01.dds05.01.091.00 MB
wing02.dds05.02.091.00 MB
wingfold01.dds05.02.091.00 MB
texture.usn1305.01.090 B
VF-83_Repaint.txt05.02.091.97 kB
VF-83B.jpg05.01.09193.35 kB
flyawaysimulation.txt10.29.13959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url01.22.1652 B

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