Cessna 208 B Grand Caravan EX, modified to remove the pod!
Version 1.21 for Sim Update 5
An OPTIONAL download is now available with lightened prop textures. Place these in:
Community\Cessna 208 B Grand Caravan EX - No Pod - Parorng\SimObjects\Airplanes\parorng_C208-nopod\TEXTURE
You'll need to delete any old installation in Community and install BOTH downloads to use these prop textures. If you have 1.2 already, you'll only need the prop textures.
I've finally managed to get the modified default livery working again (but having issues with SU5 and the SDK - and I'm in the process of moving countries) - expect that to come with v1.3!
The mighty Caravan is in use around the world, and often the ones I see do not have the pod. This project started for me as a way to get my feet wet (hint hint) in 3d modelling and start creating some things for myself. Removing and rebuilding the floor of this aircraft took a lot of work! I have extended the nosewheel cowl to match the real aircraft, and remapped all textures to work with the changes.
This Asobo model has been completely reworked.
- All animations have been redone (and adjusted in some cases)
- Pod removed
- Nosewheel cowl extended
- Textures remapped
- Registration moved to the most common area from what I have seen, with the regstration italics accurately added. 3 registration locations are now possible. Run the Variants script to choose which you like!
- The flight model is based on @Carbonprop's excellent performance mod, and edited to reflect the no-pod.
- New rivets to better show off your amazing liveries! Feel free to use this on the Asobo caravan too, just remmeber to backup any original 'Ribbon' texture file (I rename them .org normally)
- Check the changelog to see latest changes!
Limitations:
- The frost textures aren't playing nice just yet, so they're omitted. Also the windscreen frost isn't active currently.
- The Asobo modelled livery includes the pod (modelled), so for now I have removed the entire modelled livery.
- The Main gear struts and brakes for some reason don't have textures again (they're black!) They are good in Blender and the UV maps are aligned so I have no idea why. If anyone knows, send me a PM!
- Doors don't open still. I'll need to rework the entire cabin to allow that - currently way above my abilities and time constraints, but I'll keep at it. I'd love a roller door one day...
Liveries:
The livery converter is now packaged
Please read the converter documentation for details. No adjustments should be needed to current liveries to get them working. There is a slight issue with a few existing liveries on the new the nosewheel cowl extension (as the UV now covers a little more room). I'll consider rearranging the UVs for this part on update v1.2.
Registration Location Option:
v1.2 includes THREE different locations available for the registration. Currently it will affect all liveries.
Under 'Variants' run the batch file to change your variant. You can also do this manually if you'd prefer.
Again, currently this will affect all aircraft. It is possible to change them around at any time. If the sim is running when you change it, to take effect, you'll need to resync your aircraft (via the New Project - Aircraft Editor), restart/reload the flight, or restart the entire sim.
It IS possible to have this set differently per livery. The designer, or yourself, will need to add the correct .gltf and .bin models to the livery and ensure they're referenced correctly in the layout.json (If you need any guidance, drop me a message here or on my discord below!)
Copilot Option:
v1.2 includes the option to see your copilot! Run the Variants batch file to choose that option. By default it is on.
I played with adding a passenger as well, but they like their leg room and put their feet through the seat in front. So for now, no passengers.
Installation:
As always, please place the 'Cessna 208 B Grand Caravan EX - No Pod - Parorng' folder into your community folder. I recommend removing the old one completely before doing this.
Working Title Instrumentation: ***IMPORTANT***
If you are using the WorkingTitle G1000/GX MOD you must copy and overwrite the CommonPFD_MFD.js file from the WTPATCH directory to the following location in BOTH the G1000 and GX folders.
html_ui\WorkingTitle\Pages\VCockpit\Instruments\NavSystems\Shared
If you neglect to do this the aircraft annunciator system will NOT work.
REMEMBER the WT G1000 mod is not compatible with the G1000NXi in the store, so choose one and enjoy!
Future Plans:
The float version is coming along nicely, but I've had to take some personal time as I'm moving countries for a bit to be with my family. I haven't seen them for 16 months now... A tropical beach should give me some motivation however!
I'd also love to do a skydiving and cargo version, as well as one with surveying equipment. I'd prefer to have a redone cabin for this, with all the seats removed. All I need is time, and motivation!
If you want to contact me, message me on flightsim.to, the MSFS forums, or at my discord. Grab your invite here:
Hope you Enjoy it!
As always, if you like what you see and want to help out with development of this and other projects, feel free to donate!
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AviationNZ
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Snoopy7412
BigSierra
mason123456
Parorng author
5 months ago
DasPol
I've downloaded your mod but I have a issue. When I chose c208b with no pod mod aircraft is fully no control. In cockpit I see 2 very bright white screens and all buttons is no control. Propeller looks like during flight and blurred. Ailerons, elevators and rudder is stuck in one position. At the end aircraft is fully control by AI and I can't change it.
Other planes in simulator have no problems even with downloaded liveries etc.
Anybody know how to fix it?
I'll very glad for that 😊
Parorng author
6 months ago
panzerd18
trivium
cjorbala
Parorng author
11 months ago
fruitoverdose
Hi, I have a request regarding the sound, could you could change the sound of the engine to the PC-6's sound to match the 4 blade propeller?
Parorng author
That's an interesting idea.
I'll add it to the list, but it might be a while. Real aviation keeps throwing me massive curveballs over the last year...
I'm away from my sim PC for a few weeks too, so hard to check, but it should be a fairly straight forward swap in/out of engine sound files to make this happen.
2 years ago
Hoeras51
I am not sure what I am doing wrong, I just want to get rid of the pod.
I did the download:
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX - No Pod - Parorng v1.2 SU5_UmCo1.zip
I unzipped it and got a folder called:
Cessna 208 B Grand Caravan EX - No Pod - Parorng v1.2 SU5
I found my Community folder on my X drive where I have installed MSFS 2020.
I created a folder:
Cessna 208 B Grand Caravan EX - No Pod - Parorng
Then I put the contents of "Cessna 208 B Grand Caravan EX - No Pod - Parorng v1.2 SU5" into new folder in Community folder.
Now opening up that folder I see six directories and various other files.
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Now it should work, right?
I have SIM10 Update, my MSFS 2020 is fully up-to-date.
Although I use "Addons Linker" program to load things in and out of the Community folder, in this case I did not use that. I put everything directly into the Community folder.
It should work, but have I done anything wrong? I load in the Cessna 200B and it still has that ugly pod.
Any help appreciated.
Hoeras
Parorng author
It should load as a completely separate aircraft.
2 years ago
rv31
Thank's for this but compatible with SU10 ?
Parorng author
I've tested it and it seems to be working fine for me on SU10.
2 years ago
Edsandro
Unfortunately this project has been abandoned. I liked this aircraft very much and had to uninstall after SU10 , left all the panels Asobo totally black.
Parorng author
It seems to be running ok on SU10 for me.
Have you got any C208 mods installed at all? Try loading it with just the plain white default texture. It could be a livery needs to be updated.
Have you installed the free G1000 mod in the marketplace? That might change something for you.
Let me know if these ideas didn't work.
2 years ago
BalticDude
Will the floats be updated with this mod or separate? Are the floats still being worked on?
Parorng author
Hi,
No it doesn't include the floats just yet. I stopped working on them around a year ago due to moving countries and now work has been quite busy, so I've not been able to work on them for a while.
Hoping to get back onto it soon as the peak flying season has just finished!
2 years ago
SaltyTom
Hi Parorng, great work on your no POD Version. "Black Square" just released a study level analog version of the Caravan. Is it somehow possible to make your no POD Version working with the "Black Square" analog version? That would be awesome!
Maybe there is just a line of code we have to change or something? Thanks, Tom
Parorng author
Hey mate, I just replied to you in the forums.
I'm going to guess there's a very easy way to do it. I would ask that you have a look at the model.cfg and try to redirect that to the new mod.
Otherwise we'll need to incorporate the mod more deeply. Certainly something interesting to look into. RL Life is just so crazy lately!
2 years ago