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Post by 4JSTU »

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

Thank you Rick in advance, I'm really excited :worried:

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Lovely shot and yes he is!! :wink: 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 :wink:

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:

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Dave,

Does the new one have the external tank option too?
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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 :wink:

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Post by Garry Russell »

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

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Wow thats a beauty. :shock:
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That's the existing one Eddie

:lol: :lol:

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Post by Garry Russell »

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 :dunno:

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Post by VEGAS »

Garry Russell wrote:That's the existing one Eddie

:lol: :lol:

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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:
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Post by DaveB »

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 :wink:

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