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winglets?
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to an existing plane. do you mean by effect that it will just add like the extra range or something? by visual do you just mean that you wont be able to see them? is the flight dynamics file the aircraft.cfg? but could you visually insert them by putting them in the wing textures?
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#1 - Yes you can add them to the aircraft.cfg and/or <modelname>.air files. You'll get the effects of the winglet.
#2 - Unless you have the actual source file and model them into the source file and recompile the model, you cannot add the winglets to see them on the compiled model.
as people are no doubt aware, the Boeing 767-300 is now equipped with blended winglets. and i have heard that no suppliers(Project Opensky or Level-D Simulations) will be creating an update for their products with these winglets. where would i get source files and how would i add them to the model?
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You won't, and you cannot.
Either build your own model from scratch, or find something else that's itching...
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By starting from the beginning, like everyone else who's built a model. Install GMax (free) or purchase FSDS, then make the time to learn the program. Once you've mastered using the modeling tool, then you can begin working through the hundreds of tutorials that're available.
Pardon my bluntness, but...
hell no it isn't "easy!" Nothing worth doing well is, after all...
Most freeware modelers I'm familiar with have spent the better part of two years just learning enough to complete their first aircraft model.
I spent my first two years working on a freeware Socata TB20GT model, then began my current six year stint as a professional 3d modeler and gauge programmer for Eaglesoft Development Group.
and, despite the fact that I like to kid and joke with and about Fr. Bill, I daresay that he'll be the first to admit that he is STILL learning as the hobby evolves.
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Indeed so, Felix! I daresay there will always be something new to learn, as this is an ever evolving universe...
In fact, I consider any day during which I've learned nothing new to be a wasted day!
