Alphasim F-104 Starfighter?

[dougal]

Anyone got any info on this bird? I've only just seen it - don't know how long it's been out for FSX.

I had the Captain Sim model for FS9 and loved it. Really hard to fly though.

 

[deimos256]

I have always wondered this myself. Is it on par with the CS offering from fs9?

 

[jmig]

It has been out for years. It seems to be a basic Alphasim model. The VC is rather sparse as to workable switches and systems. However, it flies like I would think the F-104 flew. Goes like a bat out of hell and you better keep your smash up on landing.

It was a decent model for its era and reflects the state of the art two years ago. Just don't expect it to be anything like most of the current releases. If you just want to drill holes in the sky, it is fine. If you want a fully workable VC, you will be disappointed.

 

[dougal]

Okay john, thanks for that.

 

[jmig]

Okay john, thanks for that.

You know after posting I looked at an email from Capt Sim that I received. There was the F-104. It looks like it is a FS9 model?

I am pretty sure the Alpha F-104 is FSX. It may be a port over, however.

 

[d0mokun]

The AS F104 is a true FSX model. :ernae:

 

[sarwulf]

Alphasim F-104

OK, since the topic is the Alphasim F-104, can someone explain to me the problem I am having with the afterburner? When I go full throttle and engage the afterburner, all seems normal with spool up and the afterburner effects look OK. As I retard the throttle back to idle, the burner effects go away as they are supposed to but the exhaust nozzle does some wierd rapid open and closing, then as the throttle is pulled all the way back, the afterburner come on again and the engine goes full throttle. Any ideas what may be causing this and how to fix?
Thanks!

 

[d0mokun]

That sounds like the Accel pack issue- there used to be a fix available at AS, but you would obviously have to contact them for support.

 

[sarwulf]

Thanks d0Mokun for the info!

 

[deimos256]

Wasn't there a thread on here about converting the CS version? I want to say I saw the thread but never went through with it because it was either too complicated or it still left issues or I just didn't want to pay to redownload it from CS

 

[dougal]

Wasn't there a thread on here about converting the CS version? I want to say I saw the thread but never went through with it because it was either too complicated or it still left issues or I just didn't want to pay to redownload it from CS

Oh I would soooooooo love to port over my Captain Sim version to FSX. I've tried many times - always with completely useless results.

If anyone find that thread, please report. I can't see it.

 

[deimos256]

I'm posting from my phone so it's not all that easy for me to search on here but I'll try.

 

[hschuit]

Still there: FSX General Discussion -> old CS F-104 in FSX :

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?t=21068

cheers, Henk Schuitemaker

 

[JohnC]

I've successfully ported the CS F0104 into FSX. I can't remember exactly what I did, but a big part was assigning the afterburner effect from X-load to the 104. I can look it up later tonight if you'd like. The only part I couldn't get to work are the Fuel quantity gauges..which can be kind of a problem.

 

[dougal]

I've successfully ported the CS F0104 into FSX. I can't remember exactly what I did, but a big part was assigning the afterburner effect from X-load to the 104. I can look it up later tonight if you'd like. The only part I couldn't get to work are the Fuel quantity gauges..which can be kind of a problem.

If you could John, that'd be great! :ernae:

Love to fly that bird in FSX

 

[dougal]

Any news on this please?

I want it!, I want it! I WANT IT!!! ........ I want it NOW! With a please of course:mixedsmi:

 

[deimos256]

I tried it last night but the tce doesn't work. A fix was posted but it requires an install of fs9 and if I'm going to do that I might as well just fly it in there again.

 

[DaveQ]

I tried it last night but the tce doesn't work. A fix was posted but it requires an install of fs9 and if I'm going to do that I might as well just fly it in there again.

If you look on the SOH thread mentioned above it says that the TCE doesn't work in FSX. You have to alter the model entry in the aircraft.cfg file manually. The thread lists the loadouts for each model.

For me this is way better than the AS version, even though it's not FSX native. The exception is the Italian Air Force's F-104S which is not modelled in the CS version. But you have lots more loadouts and a 2-seater all in one pack. And the paint kit is much easier to use.

Regards

DaveQ

 

[JohnC]

Any news on this please?

I want it!, I want it! I WANT IT!!! ........ I want it NOW! With a please of course:mixedsmi:

My apologies Dougal, I'm rebuilding my computer after an OS crash. I did get a chance to look at what I did, and it appears it was rather complicated. Unfortunately, I can't post a "How to" because I simply don't remember everything I did. The best I can do is email you my set up aircraft.cfg and .air files.

As a preview, I divided every model into its own aircraft folder to give appropriate fuel quantities/load-out weights, etc. So you'll have to distribute your textures and the corresponding models where where you'd like them. If you're up for it, shoot me a pm with your email address, and I'll see if I can send them out to you at lunch or after work.

 

[deimos256]

well i got her going, im pretty impressed that on my first landing attempt i managed to only snap the front strut