Alphasim Westland Merlin Out!!

Reheat · Post by **Reheat** » 09 Jul 2006, 08:17

Hello All!

Alphasim have released their Westland Merlin!

Thought it might interest a few.

http://www.alphasim.co.uk

More details available at:
http://www.alphasim3.com/forums/index.php?topic=708.0
But you do have to log in!

Here's the feature list for those without accounts at that forum:

Features -

- 2 texture sets :

HC.3, SFOR in Bosnia, 2003, "F", 28 (AC) Squadron, RAF Benson
HC.3 "P", RIAT 2005, 28 (AC) Squadron, RAF Benson

- textures are highly detailed, with individual rivet lines
- detailed virtual cockpit with animations and six functioning MFD screens
- detailed rear cabin interior with seating
- animated opening crew entry and side door
- opening rear ramp (uses tailhook function)
- soundset included
- working windscreen wipers (switchable in v-c)
- v-c rain effects
- 'winchman' sideways viewpoint out of hold area on hatswitch back (or arrow key down)
- 2 realistic crew figures, animated pilot's head
- navigation, interior and landing lights
- authentic undercarriage 'droop' and compression

Don't think I'll be getting it as I can't fly the ruddy things! :sad:

All the best,

Alex

AndyG · Post by **AndyG** » 09 Jul 2006, 08:53

Looks nice but, no disrespect to the chaps at Alphasim, I suspect that I'll be holding out for the CH-149 Project model.

AndyG

Reheat · Post by **Reheat** » 09 Jul 2006, 09:57

Is that still on Andy?

Thought I'd heard they were having some troubles and the project was shrinking?

Might just be my fuddled brain though!

Alex

AndyG · Post by **AndyG** » 09 Jul 2006, 10:12

Reheat,

Still very much on, and looking quite spectacular. Peter Nemeth has just 'joined the team' to help them program a fully interactive VC, the recent screenshots look very impressive.

http://ch-149.no-ip.org/

AndyG

merlin101 · Post by **merlin101** » 09 Jul 2006, 10:16

think theres still a delay on the Cormorant! Alphas not a bad price & its available now!

Post by **DaveB** » 09 Jul 2006, 11:58

I feel the urge here!! Can someone go and buy it and let us know what it's like underneath the gloss of fine shots and spec sheets

ATB

DaveB :tab:

merlin101 · Post by **merlin101** » 09 Jul 2006, 12:38

looks the 'bees knees'!!

Post by **DaveB** » 09 Jul 2006, 14:22

Just read the spec's again and noticed no RN version. I take it Alpha don't plan one either :roll:

Umm.. perhaps I'll keep the plastic secured.. we'll see :think:

ATB

DaveB :tab:

thehappyotter · Post by **thehappyotter** » 09 Jul 2006, 14:33

Same here Dave, an RN version would be the clincher.

Michael davies · Post by **Michael davies** » 09 Jul 2006, 14:49

The RN version is a whole new airframe, almost a complete different model really, too many differences to build from the utility version. No Navy versions planned at the moment l'm afraid.

What ya get ?, well like the Seaking really, good externals, workable VC, aint no Nemeth designs VC or functionality, just good fun externally and high FPS in VC.

Pay Â£11 and you get Â£11 worth of model.

Best

Michael