IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the fact that there is not an actual "Combi" model where we'd have a cargo door and pax in the back, and since the Cargo model does not have passenger windows, I decided to base this plane on the PASSENGER version and PAINTED th cargo door on. This is the best way visually as I'd have to paint fake windows on it to use it with the Cargo model....and it just does not look good. That said: THE CARGO DOOR DOES NOT OPEN, its just painted on.
Here is my Livery of the PMDG 737 for MSFS2020.
The PMDG line of products use their custom utility called The PMDG Operations Center (OC2).
To maintain your entire PMDG fleet of aircraft (The DC-6 as well you own it), also provides you with a very easy way to install/uninstall/update your liveries. Please follow the detailed instructions below to install this paint. It may look like a lot of steps, but I made sure every step was covered from download to install.
NOTE: I will not offer this as a “Drag and Drop” livery as this method, while operational, does not ensure everything is created properly in the complex MSFS folder structure. When painters use the OC to package their paint, the installer takes care of all the items needed (json updates, aircraft .cfg edits, etc) automatically.
Also…should updates to the aircraft become available, the OC ensures all items are updated properly.
Here are the instructions:
1. Extract the PTP file from the downloaded zip file.
2. Place it anywhere your PC (typically the downloads folder).
DO NOT place it in the MSFS folder structure, including the Community folder (The OC2 will properly extract it there and update the Layout.json file automatically)
3. Press the Windows key on your keyboard
4. Type PMDG
5. Select the PMDG Operations Center and open as an Administrator
6. Follow these steps when Ops Center is open.
1. Click the Aircraft and Liveries menu
Choose Livery Utilities
2. Select the Simulator,Select the Product,Select the Variant
3. Click Install from PTP file
7. After the Open window opens, navigate to the folder you saved/extracted the PTP file to
8. Click Open.
9. Done
If you have any issues with the installation of the livery through the OC2, please contact PMDG Support at https://support.precisionmanuals.com/Main/
You an also go to their forums as many members can help with issues and the support team monitors there as well.
A special thanks goes to PMDG and the beta test crew I had the privilege to work with during the development of this fantastic plane.
Credits: All base textures included in my paints are included by permission from PMDG, as with any livery created by 3rd party painters. I would especially thank the PMDG Paint crew for the fantastic textures they gave us to work with, you guys are awesome!
The Globemasters! Was just down in Virginia Beach and didn't see any this year, but I had last year. Very nice, but wish they'd kept the "UNITED STATES NAVY" and roundel.
2 years ago
I also painted one with the roundel and US Navy on the fuse
2 years ago
SteveDra
mglan80
Overall, well done, I love being able to recreate some flights I've done riding on a C-40A. One small point, in the flight deck the decal with the BUNO wouldn't have the Navy serial number on it as well, it would have the BUNO then the SEL CAL below it just like a civilian plane. The Navy C_40A is basiclly a 737-700C with a few different systems, (and I think -800 wings and landing gear but I'm not 100% in that), but still has the same SELCAL system as civilian airliners. It's minor though.
To answer Sandrum69, the only difference would be the BUNO numbers/tail codes, as far as I know there is not livery difference between the squadrons.
2 years ago
Thanks.
I would love to create an accurate reg plate in the cockpit, unfortunately there are ZERO examples on the web I can find.
If you get me a pic of one I will accurately create it in an instant.
2 years ago
SteveDra
NavyGuy2007
Amazing! I currently work at VR-61 and would love to see any of those tail numbers in the sim (166695, 169036 AND 165834). Keep up the great work!
2 years ago
You got it.
Can you get me some links to pics of the one you want so I can make sure I paint the right one?
....I also just finished another fictional P-8, this time for the German Navy...check it out here
https://flightsim.to/file/35421/pmdg-737-700bdsf-german-marine-p-8a-63-01-2024
And my US Navy P-8 here
https://flightsim.to/file/35234/pmdg-737-700bdsf-navy-p-8a-vp-8-168760-2017
2 years ago
SteveDra
sandrum69