A Favourite of mine

4JSTU · Post by **4JSTU** » 05 Mar 2007, 17:58

:shock: And I understand Rick is working on a new one.

Thank you Rick in advance, I'm really excited

Post by **DaveB** » 05 Mar 2007, 18:07

Lovely shot and yes he is!!

You'll be happy to know that the new one flies like a dream (unlike the rather ropey performance of v2) and.. it's the right shape

I know you lot in fsimland love VC's (well.. some of you do) and this is a stumbling block. Rick was badgered into doing the upgrade to some degree and while we're all happy to not have a VC, it's kinda expected. What this means is no projected completion date I'm afraid. It will be finished and without a VC this would be much sooner rather than later :roll:

ATB

DaveB :tab:

kit · Post by **kit** » 05 Mar 2007, 18:12

Dave,

Does the new one have the external tank option too?

Post by **DaveB** » 05 Mar 2007, 18:24

Hi Kit,

That option hasn't been modelled at this time but it could be. The original 3-views Rick used were marked as Srs200 and it was later found that they're actually for a 100 :shock: Needless to say, the v2 model is the right length but too wide. V3 features accurate dimensions and correct shape, an all-new set of FD's and a brand new panel by Fraser. Fingers crossed we get the same set of paints as done with the original but this has not been decided yet.

It's a beaut and no mistakin' but as I said above, folk expect something above the norm from all of our developers with each new release and while I'm sure Rick would be more than happy to release the HP7 with no VC.. his inbox would fill with complaints as a consequence :sad: If Rick misses this thread, I'll ask him about the external tank version

ATB

DaveB :tab:

Post by **Garry Russell** » 05 Mar 2007, 18:26

The external tanks were only used for ferry purposes mainly across the south Atlantic not for services.

Garry

VEGAS · Post by **VEGAS** » 05 Mar 2007, 18:34

Wow thats a beauty. :shock:

Post by **Garry Russell** » 05 Mar 2007, 18:39

That's the existing one Eddie

Garry

Post by **Garry Russell** » 05 Mar 2007, 18:44

As to VC

The recent Fokker F-28 was released without a VC and I don't see loads of complaints....I don't think I've seen any on the forums I visit.

Compare that to a VC released by our gurus and the forum gets complaints about the type of night lighting. :think:

So whatever......can't win

Garry

VEGAS · Post by **VEGAS** » 05 Mar 2007, 18:51

Garry Russell wrote:That's the existing one Eddie

Garry

I have'nt seen that scheme on her before :think:

EDIT - Having just had a quick flick on RP's site I have seen it. Must admit I don't remember it. :redface:

Post by **DaveB** » 05 Mar 2007, 20:09

Eddie.. there's a quick screenie on the main page over at Otters Pond too. That actually IS the new model.. albeit slightly old to the beta we now have

ATB

DaveB :tab: