X-Plane 12 ALPINE AIRBUS EC-130 B4 Custom Livery: Australia Edition
This customization showcases a highly detailed helicopter livery featuring vibrant graphics across the airframe. The left side of the aircraft displays "AUSTRALIA" in bold lettering on the tail boom, complemented by a collage of imagery including an astronaut and various landscape scenes. The tail rotor housing is particularly striking, featuring an image of a kangaroo against an orange-red backdrop.
Livery Details and Features
The right side of the helicopter mirrors the theme with its own "AUSTRALIA" branding and landscape art. Notable design elements include:
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Biblical References: "Psalm 23:4" is visible on the upper engine cowling on both the left and right sides.
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Tail Art: The vertical stabilizer includes a depiction of a figure carrying a cross, integrated into the "Kangaroo Australia" graphic.
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"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." — Psalm 23:4
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Interior Modeling: The pilot model is visible within a detailed cockpit, as seen in profile views.
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Functional Lighting: Navigation and landing lights are positioned correctly, as seen in the head-on view.
Installation Guide for X-Plane Liveries
To install a custom livery like the one shown in these images, follow these standard X-Plane 12 procedures:
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Locate Your Aircraft: Navigate to your main X-Plane 12 folder, then go to
Aircraft>Extra Aircraft(or the folder where your specific helicopter is installed). -
Find the Liveries Folder: Open the folder of the specific helicopter you wish to modify. Look for a folder named
liveries. -
Deploy the Files: Copy the entire folder containing your new "Australia" livery into that
liveriesdirectory. -
Launch and Select: Start X-Plane 12, select your helicopter in the flight configuration menu, and click on Customize to select the new livery from the available list.