Bf 109 G6 Collector Plane with hole in Cockpit from spectator view.

[Gl-l0st]

I own the Bf109-G6 collector plane approx from the time it was made available. Just recently I noticed that the cockpit has large ripped hole near the pilots legs while in spectator mode looking back inside the cockpit.

Also the radiator flaps on the wings are missing the shutters and the ammo shell ejection hole on the inside of the wing mounted guns also has a rip in it.

I have checked the integrity of the game files through Steam nothing shows up. I have checked a few other models and they don't have this problem. Is this a plane model issue or skin issue, I do have a lot of downloaded skins for the G6?

Anyway see the pics below for better explanation, I would like to fix this if possible and many thanks if someone can help.

[Skycat1969]

I see this too when mods are turned on. It seems to be caused by the "Historic Markings" mod: 

 

 

[Ala13_UnopaUno_VR]

Your skins not oficial right? Problem with alpha channels skins painted

[Gl-l0st]

Thanks for your responses Skycat1969 and Ala13_UnopaUno_VR.

Yes I have historically accurate skins downloaded and I use the "Mods On" check box, in the game settings. I'm downloading the latest skin pack from your link Skycat1969, mine is pretty old.

[Gl-l0st]

I have installed the latest update for the historical skins pack that you posted above Skycat1969, it has fixed the holes in the Bf109G6. Thanks for your help I'm very happy now.

[Gl-l0st]

On 9/3/2022 at 5:15 PM, Gl-l0st said:

I have installed the latest update for the historical skins pack that you posted above Skycat1969, it has fixed the holes in the Bf109G6. Thanks for your help I'm very happy now.

Actually the Bf109-G6 still has the holes in the cockpit near the pilots legs, There are holes under the wings between the undercarriage. The manifold flaps at back of wings still has holes and there are holes around the gun barrel exit points of the fuselage and wing mounted gun pods and there are holes for the ammo shell ejection holes on the wing mounted pods. Also the D shaped inlet holes on the front of the fuselage also has holes. Sorry if I have caused any confusion.

[Skycat1969]

I fixed the default skin for my own use after you pointed out the error. You can get it from my post near the end of the historic skins thread (linked above).

 

The holes are caused by the alpha channel. The alpha is a gray scale layer that determines transparency on the model. White alpha areas will make the skin look like it is encased in Lucite, and white markings may become bright silver. Dark alpha areas will dull the paint but too dark (ie black) cause invisible areas.

 

Unfortunately, fixing each individual skin in the mod is a labor intensive process of reverse-engineering a new alpha layer based on the original paint template. I might be up for fixing one or two of the 'extra' skins but not all of them.

[Gl-l0st]

Thank you Skycat1969, I'll have to check your link.