This is a repaint (textures only) of the fs2002 default Boeing 747 using Sean Kneppers' blank textures (thanks, ol' buddy...!) almost entirely the way they came, except I made the windows a little smaller to make the aircraft look more realistic.
This I did just by copying the "2nd floor" windows (the upper passenger deck...) which are closer to the proper size and shape and pasted them over the "first floor" windows.

Credits go to a couple of folks: Besides Sean Kneppers there is also Tony Madge, who got me going when he kindly offered to paint me a real chrome Condor version of the Airbus a320 (also available at SurClaro).

What made it finally possible for me to try my hand at doing a chrome repaint myself was a copy of "computer pilot" that has a wonderfully easy to follow tutorial.

That article and the timing of Sean's blank textures were just perfect.

I have always been fascinated by the utilitarian look of the early Condor livery, which has sort of a "mean streak" to it, especially as the pure polished aluminum was very effectively accented by the bright yellow tail. Nothing subtle about that - I love it!

Anyway - here it is, my first ever chrome job, done in my all-time favourite livery.

I don't think they ever had a 747-400 in that livery, I don't even know if they have one now, so this aircraft is fictional.


Installation:
Just unzip the texture folder into your 747-400 folder and cut and paste the following copy into your aircraft cfg.
The "x" should be the total number of repaints you already have including this one, less one.

[fltsim.x]
title=Boeing 747-400 Paintx
sim=Boeing747-400
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=condor
kb_checklists=Boeing747-400_check
kb_reference=Boeing747-400_ref
atc_id=D-ABVV
atc_airline=Condor
atc_flight_number=59
ui_manufacturer=Boeing
ui_type=747-400
ui_variation=Condor 1980's paint sceme
description=More than 30 years ago, the 747 made its first trip from New York to London. Since then, it's become the standard by which other large passenger jets are judged. Its size, range, speed and capacity were then, and are now, the best in its class.


Thanks for downloading this file, I hope you enjoy it, and as they say, "keep the oily side down..."

This file is freeware and must not be used commercially. Also if you feel it wrecked your computer in any way, don't come running to me, I didn't do it and I accept no responsibility.

Norman Gorn

gorn@idirect.com