AlphaSim Hunter pics

[DaveB]

TksVM for that Peter ;-)

Just had a look at the panel shots over at Alpha and I see what you mean. Is there really a blank where the RPM should be :think:

Anyway.. plastic breathes sigh of relief (again) ;-)

ATB

DaveB :tab:

[Kofi]

Here's a few shots for anyone who's interested - My primary purchase reasons were for FSX; however these shots are in FS2004...

[FlyTexas]

Thanks for sharing your pics, Kofi.

Brian

[Trev Clark]

Thanks for those shots, it looks like the contact points are a little out on the black 111 sqn F6 (is she about 2 inches off the ground), but (from the angle of the shot), the FGA9 looks better. It could be an optical illusion.
I can see why the FSX crowd would want this, however the price is too high for me in FS9, as I have about 20 odd single-seat variants plus the 2 seaters to play with. If it had come out as 'lite' version (FS9 and one paint job) for 10 quid, I might have been interested, but not at 23 quid for an FSX/FS9 version- half of which I will not use for some time, if ever.

I think we do owe Phil and Dan a pat on the back for doing this model, I have counted a number of rivets (and other things) that are not quite correct but it will pass muster for most users outside of us few purists here . However, if it gets some new young (probably American) FSX simmers into the heritage of British classics, it has done a good job. Anything to stop the cries of 'please make an F-16 Block 23B' or whatever. I hope it sells well, I would pay good money for a new Buccaneer!

[Paul K]

If I was a big fan of the Hunter and DG's wasn't around, I would definitely buy this, price and informal reviews notwithstanding. The cost has to be measured against how much you want that particular type of aircraft in your collection. I won't be buying it, not because of its price, but because it falls into a category of aircraft that I don't much enjoy in FS.

Now if A/S were to produce a B-29 ( and who knows, they might ), or a Lincoln, or an updated Halifax, I would pay the Hunter's price and more. I don't think I could resist any of them, no matter what they cost.

[Trev Clark]

or a Lincoln
Now that is something that I would pay 23 quid for! I have never seen one in MSFS ever!

[Techy111]

Heres one here Trev.....

http://www.planesimulation.com/fsdownloads4/FS2a9x6.htm

Near the bottom......not sure if its any good though....?

Tony

[Trev Clark]

Thanks Tony, I had forgotten about that one! :brick: It's FS2002 so no props showing I am afraid

[DaveB]

.. or main gear probably. You'll have to keep it in the air and fly at night (which is what bombers did anyway)

ATB

DaveB :tab:

[Trev Clark]

For those who are interested in the accuracy of Dave G's Hunter, Peter was not the only ex-Hunter pilot to commend the realistic flight model.

The picture below shows Dave G's Hunter being 'flown' by none other the 'Mr Hunter' himself, the late, great S/L Neville Duke.....beat that for product endorsement Alphasim

Here is Peter and Dave G himself prior to meeting the great man, not sure why Peter is wearing a baloon....blame the photographer The real World record breaking Hunter F3 is in the background.