Chevrolet Suburban WIP

[pillack01]

Hi!

We are currently working on a new vehicle for the P3Dv4. It is a Chevrolet Suburban and we mean Manfred Jahn, Rob Barendregt and I:


There will be different liveries for the Chevrolet. Here in the picture is the painting in the Metalic look to see


The package will also include a new avatar: Niels in Innsbruck from ORBX



Here are a few examples of so-called clickspots or animations in the virtual cockpit. These spots can be operated both indoors and outdoors.


Features (so far)
- Full PBR Add-On
- Brake lights and Starter Button via LUA material scripting
- 3 inmates, female/male
- Inmates via P3Dv4 Fuel and Payload menu selectable
- Animated raindrops on glass surfaces (WindshildRainEffect)
- Raindrops visible in the internal and external model
- Headlamps with dynamic lights, taillights as FX effects
- Countless clickspots for countless animations
- 3 finishes, one with a metallic look
- Tinted windows

Special functions
- Virtual Cockpit Displays
Speedometer
Rev Counter
Fuel gauge
Voltmeter
Battery indicator
Oil pressure gauge
- Automatic transmission including reverse gear
- Customized ability to control the accelerator and brake pedals with joystick/yoke/rudder pedals
- Vehicle dynamics were programmed according to the manufacturer's performance data
- Squeaky tires with too fast cornering, heavy braking and acceleration
- Realistic Chevrolet Parking Brake (animated foot pedal)
- Animated accelerator and brake pedals
- Realistic sounds for windows, doors, wipers etc
- Drifting
- Horn

Animations incl. Clickspots
- 3-stage windscreen wiper front/rear
- Window lift for all windows
- Starter button
- Light switch for internal/external light
- Sun Visors
- Armrests
- Doors
- Tailgate
- Hood
- Driver
- Parking brake

Special feature
- Avatar Niels
- Animated fragrant tree

[Sabre57]

I like it! Now I can drive to the airport and not just magically show up.

[Blaunarwal]

Realy nice Idea. Looks great!

Dan

[ananda]

Would it be possible to create a "right-hand drive" model for us poor Brits?

George

[pillack01]

Hi!

First of all, thank you for the nice comments and for the feedback :-)

I have to fit in there unfortunately, George. Maybe you can get used to the left sitting position ;-)

But for information!

Both versions have been completed on schedule. The FSX version and the P3Dv4.5 version can now be downloaded from the Bahrometrix download page. Once again a very special thank you to Rob and Manfred. The project would not have been possible without them!

Download: http://www.bahrometrix.de/downloads/

A quick start reference is included in the Doc folder (Quickstart Reference.pdf) to make it easier to get started with Chevrolet controls.

Features
- Full PBR development
- Brake lights via LUA material scripting
- Front and rear headlights
- 3 inmates, female/male
- Passengers selectable via P3Dv4 Fuel and Payload menu
- Animated raindrops on glass surfaces (WindshildRainEffect)
- Raindrops visible in the internal and external model
- Front headlights with dynamic lights, taillights as FX effects
- Countless click spots for countless animations
- 4 paint finishes, two with a metallic look
- Tinted windows

Special functions
- Virtual cockpit displays
Speedometer
Rev Counter
Fuel Gauge
Coolant Indicator
Battery Indicator
Oil Pressure Gauge
Gear Indicator
- The speedmeter can be clicked to change speed unit between mph and km/h
- The number plates can be changed with a click of the mouse (Germany/USA)
- Automatic transmission including reverse gear
- In Manual transmission mode, the car can be driven with manual gear selection (Reverse, Neutral, 6 Forward gears).
- User-defined possibility to control the accelerator and brake pedals with joystick/yoke/rudder pedals
- Driving dynamics were programmed according to the manufacturer's performance data
- Squeaky tires with strong acceleration or braking
- Realistic Chevrolet parking brake (animated foot pedal)
- Animated gas and brake pedals
- Realistic sounds for doors, wipers etc
- drift
- Horn

Animations including clickspots
- 3-way wipers front/rear
- Window lifters for all windows
- Starter start button
- Light switch, internal/external lights
- Sun Visors
- Armrests
- Doors
- Tailgate
- Bonnet
- Driver
- Parking brake

Gimmicks
- Avatar Niels
- Animated scent tree


Screenshots from the FSX Version:







Screenshots from the P3Dv4.5 Version:

[Blaunarwal]

Hi

I had some problems with the Car, v. 1.0

First installation, the front doors did not close, opened again after clicking the door handle. I reinstalled it and the the doors were closed at start and I could open/close without problems.

Then next problem to drive. Engine runs and gear is on D. But the car didn't move, just engine rpm goes up. Suddenly the car drove but next the steering failed. Always the wheels turn back into straight forward position. As if an autopilot was on changing the direction against my joystick inputs.

Any hints?

Regards

Dan

[pillack01]

Without precise information about which flight simulator version is used it is difficult to help. But maybe you applied the parking brake (left foot pedal) ;-)

In the meantime an Update v1.01 has been released: http://www.bahrometrix.de/downloads/chevrolet-suburban/

Changes
– Corrupt XML file exchanged
– 3-D model revised
– Quickstart Reference revised


I wish everyone a happy holiday and a good start to the new year!

[Blaunarwal]

Without precise information about which flight simulator version is used it is difficult to help. But maybe you applied the parking brake (left foot pedal) ;-)

In the meantime an Update v1.01 has been released: http://www.bahrometrix.de/downloads/chevrolet-suburban/

Changes
– Corrupt XML file exchanged
– 3-D model revised
– Quickstart Reference revised


I wish everyone a happy holiday and a good start to the new year!

Christian, were on the Prepar3D not FSX forum ;-). Did you ever try the car in P3D4.5 HF2?

Yes the parking was released. I can read the manual and also drive cars in the real world. But this would not explain the steering beein neutralized all the time so one can only drive straight.

Daniel

[Blaunarwal]

New version 1.01, new behavior. Applying brake, starting engine, I can´t switch gears. Steering works now. Shutting engine, the gear lever works. Starting engine, gear lever is blocked. No difference, if brake is set or not.
Now also pushing the stick forward or back does not have an effect. Stick works well with aircraft. Now I try to start the sim with default flight, changing then to the Chevrolet and test.

Negative, starting the default aircraft and flight did not bring a change.

[pillack01]

Christian, were on the Prepar3D not FSX forum ;-). Did you ever try the car in P3D4.5 HF2?

This meant the P3Dv4 version. There are some versions: V4.0, 4.3 etc. The Chevrolet was developed on a current P3Dv4.5.

Well, if it doesn't work for you, then take the Porsche Carrera GT from the Bahrometrix Jena City package. The car is an optical eye-catcher. Or, because the Porsche is not for you, then the Jena City package also includes bicycle avatars. They are also a lot of fun :-)

A user recorded a video about the Chevrolet on St Maarten, looks pretty good:

https://youtu.be/cNLS5wX4VqI

[Shady311]

Hi, pls add to credits, description and manuals author of this 3d model "Chevrolet Suburban 2015": Andrey Shady311.
Model's work in progress, in 2014 year:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... =3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... =3&theater
Best regards,
Andrey Shady311

[pillack01]

Of course, that was just made up!
Do you have any other 3-D models? Then maybe you could do other projects for the P3Dv4 together.

Best Regards
Christian

[Boris]

A Happy New Year to you all :)

My Suburban doesn't move either. Version is P3D v4.5HF2.

Steering, gear shifting, lights, doors etc. do work, engine revs up and tires squeak briefly when stepping on the gas pedal, impressive smoke effect (eat your heart out, Greta). Parking brake is released.

Driving a Porsche is not an option.

Boris

[pillack01]

No, I can't help you there :-)
There was a problem with driving at high altitudes - the engine stopped after a few seconds. But the fact that the Chevrolet is not driving cannot be explained.

Maybe an axis of a joystick is disturbing?

[Shady311]

pillack01, thanks, yes - Tahoe 2008.