MODEL
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This model depicts the Aermacchi MB339 PAN "Pony 10", flown by major Ferrante during 2002 shows, that is the solo of the world famous Frecce Tricolori
aerobatic team of the Italian Air Force. Entirely new gmax 3D model with photoreal textures and working virtual cockpit. 


INSTALLATION
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Unzip the files by using the "RECURSE SUBFOLDERS" option into the main Flight Simulator 2004 texture
Files must replicate the structure of the zip file.

IF YOU INSTALL THE FILE PROPERLY THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS NOT NECESSARY...But may help if you have issues.
-all the .gau gauges must go in a custom subfolder of the gauges folder named mb339vc.
-all the .fx must go in the effects folder

If you are unsure on how to file should be installed please look at the PATH column of Winzip, which should be self-explaining.


CREDITS
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Dino Cattaneo: Gmax 3D model,textures,2D and 3D panels, packaging and tweaks
Paolo Zamparo: Flight Model, custom gauges, fx files
Flight Simulator Developers: various military gauges

A special "Grazie" to Massimo Taccoli, whose MB339 models have been an inspiration for this work.
Also, I used Massimo's Fs2000 FSDS model converted to DXF and imported in Gmax as initial reference for the new model.

And a VERY special "GRAZIE" to Paolo Zamparo who provided the freeware community with an exceptional flight model.
Paolo, if you're reading this, I've tried to contact you several times but had no answers. I just hope everything is fine.
I reused some of your files with authorization from Massimo Taccoli.
Hope you like this e "ottimo lavoro". Spero ti piaccia il mio 339.

FREEWARE DECLARATION
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This package is hereby declared FREEWARE, that is distribution and usage is free.
It is prohibited to alter this package in any way.
It is prohibited to make money in any way with this file, which included uploading to exclusive pay-to-enter websites.
If the website has a pubblic access, you are free and encouraged to upload, but please let me know.

SPECIAL NOTE FOR REPAINTERS
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As the MB339PAN is a specific version for the Frecce Tricolori, there are not many chances of repaint...Sorry.
The only things that could realistically be repainted are the tail numbers and pilot names.
If anyone plans to do so, please contact me.
However a MB339A version is planned. MB339A was manufactured in hundreds of units and served with several Air Forces...


DISCLAIMER
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This files should not harm your computer in any way, but the author accepts no liability of any kind for the usage of this software.
That is...you're getting this for free...if you use it you do it at your own risk (but there is not any).

KNOWN ISSUES AND FAQ
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Q - I cannot see some gauges in the 3D and 2D panel...What's wrong?
A - All the custom gauges MUST go in a custom subfolder named mb339vc of the gauges folder.
     

Q - Wheels are not touching perfectly the ground. Why?
A - Known issue... Simply I have no time to fix.


Q - The 2D panel does not replicate perfectly the real one. Why?
A - I took some artistic licence and removed the armament and flight director panels. This has been done to simplify the usage of the panel.

Q - The 3D panel is not completely functional. Why?
A - You can't always get what you want :-)

Also:
- air intake rivets are missing
- Major Ferrante is no more the Solo of Frecce Tricolori
- Canopy opening does not work

OTHER VERSION OF MB339 FOR FS2004
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Massimo Taccoli and Paolo Zamparo provided the community with an exceptional freeware version last year.
Lago has published a payware version, too.


IN THE WORKS
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Honestly, at present I don't have much time for Flight Simulator.
In my hard-disk there are two "work-in-progress" projects:

MB339A (and C / D versions but this is unlileky as I should redo the panels)
T2-C BUCKEYE (3D outer model is almost done!!!! But a lot of work has to be done for the panels)


COMMENTS, FEEDBACK and CONTACT
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Feel free to contact me at:
dino_cattaneo@libero.it

Constructive comments (or compliments) are really welcome.
If you have problems, please make sure your problem is not listed in this file.

Last, I'm sorry, but as I've a really busy life, I cannot guarantee fast replies to e-mail... But I try to reply to everyone.