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How can I change the Call sign on an A320 Fenix

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:39:36 +0000

I would like to have my A320 show my own Call sign. How can that be done?

Thx

Ian

REQUESTING a livery-paint

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:01:59 +0000

Could someone please change the prefix of a texture ?

Digital Aviation Fokker 70/100 liveries

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:46:36 +0000

Hi all,

Need help installing liveries for DA Fokker 70/100 in FSX. Downloaded liveries from AVSIM, some installed without problems while others failed to show up in aircraft selection menu. I made sure that 'thumbnail' image is present. Tried loading bitmap files and got error message like 'unsupported bitmap format'.

Any clues as to why?

Joseph

Fenix default logo Livery a320

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:28:23 +0000

Hi hello,

Does somebody know where i can find this, i think old livery of the fenix simulations?

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/okCvVzvr7eo/maxresdefault.jpg

Thanks in advance,

B737 europe airpost and problem

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:44:48 +0000

Hello everyone,

We have a B737 cockpit.(ifly cbe p3dv4)
https://737projectcom.wordpress.com/

It simulates a Europe Airpost B737.

I'm currently working on a repaint of this aircraft using GIMP software.
But this is my first repaint.

I'm having trouble with the white stripes that run under the aircraft near the main landing gear.
Could you please advise me on how to position these white stripes?


Thank you.

My work

and the cockpit.

Paint Job

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:42:18 +0000

i all

New to the painting thing in MSFS 2024

How can I change the Call Sign on a plane to show when I look at it from outside.

Are there specific tools I need?

I have a Fenix A3** and also waiting for PMDG 737 to be available for MSFS 2024 and last the Aerosoft A 330

I would like to change on all the Call Sign to my calls sign I have in VATSIM.

Thx for any info you can provide to help me out

Thx

Ian

WIndows 10 KTX2 file converter?

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 20:35:43 +0000

Hello flight simmers of the internet world 🙂 I am looking for a file converter to convert the KTX2 texture files to a friendlier format (JPG perhaps?). I can not install the latest developer toolkit because I am on Windows 10, and apparently do not have some required component that gets installed by Win 11. Any third party suggestions?

Alaska Airlines FeelThere E-175 - FSX

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:16:45 +0000

Looking for the OO/QX new Alaska liveries for the feelThere E175 for FSX. Everything I've found is P3D. I CAN'T be the only one on earth still using FSX and wanting this livery. There was a previous thread about this but the link goes to a page where the liveries are no longer available.

-Brad...

AlphaSim C-130 Hercules Paint Kit for FS2004/FSX

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 04:24:42 +0000

Does anyone have the paint kit or just blank textures for that model?? I want to use it to paint Philippine Air Force C-130. Thanks!

Tinmouse 737-200 Paint kit

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 20:06:01 +0000

Done a bunch of searches and I have not been able to locate one. I know one exists but I don't know where....Thanks,Never mind... found it in the Tinmouse support forum....

Paint kit files for ported Dreamwings Dash 8-400 for MSFS202

Tue, 27 May 2025 06:31:49 +0000

Hello all.
I'm looking for assistance with an issue I am having when trying to do a repaint for our VA for the MSFS2020 Dreamwings Dash 8-400 which has been ported from FSX.
IN the paint kit several of the .psd files have a pink background as do the .dds files in the liveries.
For the life of me I cannot figure out how to achieve this pink background when converting to .dds Without that back ground my files are slightly larger than those in the aircraft livery folder and just don't show in 2020. I have used the jason file in the configurator but nothing happens.
Any help appreciated.
Rob

I have tried to attach the files but do not seem to be able so to do.

KTX2 Texture Sizes

Thu, 08 May 2025 13:46:35 +0000

Looking for some assistance in regards to KTX2 texture sizes.

I have converted my PNG files to KTX2 format using ImageToMSFSKTX2-main, but some of the textures sizes are double the size compared to the orginal house livery. For example...

PMDG House Livery:
77F1_A.PNG.KTX2 43,692 KB
77F2_A.PNG.KTX2 43,692 KB
77F3_A.PNG.KTX2 43,692 KB
77GE_A.PNG.KTX2 43,692 KB
77TAIL_A.PNG.KTX2 43,692 KB

My Livery:
77F1_A.PNG.KTX2 87,382 KB
77F2_A.PNG.KTX2 87,382 KB
77F3_A.PNG.KTX2 87,382 KB
77GE_A.PNG.KTX2 87,382 KB
77TAIL_A.PNG.KTX2 87,382 KB

I have tried using NVIDIA Texture Tools Exporter 2024.1.1 to convert the textures, but I have no idea what settings I should use for each textures.

With DDS textures, I could simply open the original texture file in Adobe Photoshop to be able to determine what the image should be saved as (DXT1, DXT5, Alpha, No Alpha, MipMaps, etc.)

How can I determine what settings I should use when saving each KTX2 files so that they match what the original PMDG textures are?

Thanks in advance,

Question about making repaints for MSFS.

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 22:11:44 +0000

Hello so I would like to start making some repaints for the PMDG 737 and 777 in MSFS. I have some experience making some basic repaints for P3D using Photoshop. The part I'm struggling with is what I need to do so the livery will show up in MSFS. Once I'm done in PS what do I do from there? I know there is usually something involving a .JSON file but I'm not sure how that works exactly.

Thanks

Is it still possible to request a repaint for a plane?

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:24:42 +0000

Hello, so there used to be a sub-forum here where you could post requests for a repaint of a plane, however when I tried to access it, I got an error and it appeared as if the forum is no longer there.

So is there a place where I can ask if someone can make a repaint for a plane?

Thanks

Where to find MSFS 2024 model folders and files?

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 02:53:47 +0000

I have a friend who wants to have a repaint of one of the new MSFS 2024 models, but there is no indication in the new MSFS folder structure as to where the model files can be found. Anyone able to help please? TIA.

P3D V5.4 A2A T6 Texan

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0000

I'm afraid I can't seem to post an image but if you go online to Air-Britain photographic collection there are very good pictures of the yellow Canadian T6, (it's most recent colours), registered in the UK as G-BDAM belonging to Classic wings based at Duxford. I think the UK reg must be on the underside of the wing or something as I can't see it on the fuselage. I am soon to fly on this aircraft as a 68th birthday present! I would be so very grateful if one of you talented and kind chaps out there would consider repainting this for me.
Thanks in advance for your kind consideration.
Best regards.
Malcolm.

VFC-111 and Super Hornet requests

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:28:51 +0000

Hi everyone. I’m asking if these can be done using the Alphasim/Virtavia F-5E and the DC Designs F-18. Thank you

https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/10734589

https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/11184663

https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/11334841

https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/11476585

Paint Request Forum GOne

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:33:35 +0000

I need to request a REpaint for an aircraft but the link comes up invalid from the pinned post. Looking for a TFDI MD-11F repaint. Where to request now?

Best resources to learn repainting with Blender?

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 02:14:48 +0000

I am very experienced in repainting with PhotoShop but would like to make the change to Blender. Many of my repaints are camo patterns or other details that would be quicker with Blender.

Thanks in advance!

TDS A350F R/H side fuselage black

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:09:35 +0000

I have now installed several repaints for TDS A350F. In all of them, the entire right side of the aircraft is black. 
Any help will be gratefully accepted

Thank you

Peter

Where is Leen3131cs?

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:44:23 +0000

Last visited Oct 2023.

Blender minimises itself.

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 18:36:29 +0000

Hi Folks. Does anyone know how to get Blender maximised from the taskbar in win 10? I have just installed Blender 4 and when I click on the desktop icon it minimises to the taskbar and I can't open it up.

CRJ blender files (MSFS)

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 12:51:57 +0000

All my Aerosoft model files are missing the belly objects (at the wing root). That can be painted easily in the paint kit if it is all one colour, but if different colours need to match and align with the fuselage paint, it is very challenging to do. Is anyone able to help please? TIA for any assistance!

latam livery for a321 (default) fsx

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 19:16:37 +0000

i can't find the livery

Paints for "Platinum" airways va P3Dv4

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 21:05:41 +0000

I'm wanting to add a DC-8-?? to my Platinum Airways fleet. Is there anyone who might be able or willing to do this. Free would be nice but I would be willing to pay.