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Wonderful, Michael. The last Grumman fighting 'cat' and one of the best looking aircraft ever built.
And already rather nicely done both by Iris, and Dino Cattaneo.
What on earth is going on here ? You know I was bitching on the Aerosoft forums about the seemingly never-ending stream of combat jets in what is essentially a civilian flight simulator, and now a new model of an aircraft already more than adequately represented ?? What good does this do the hobby ?
Sorry Michael, don't wish to be rude, but another F-14 in FSX, while so much else remains unmodelled, is just ridiculous in my opinion. [/rant]
And already rather nicely done both by Iris, and Dino Cattaneo.
What on earth is going on here ? You know I was bitching on the Aerosoft forums about the seemingly never-ending stream of combat jets in what is essentially a civilian flight simulator, and now a new model of an aircraft already more than adequately represented ?? What good does this do the hobby ?
Sorry Michael, don't wish to be rude, but another F-14 in FSX, while so much else remains unmodelled, is just ridiculous in my opinion. [/rant]
Love it!!!
I love that Aerosoft is Making a Tomcat, It would Seem that Iris Feels that they Can Improve upon the A-10 with a Native FSX A-10, And now Aerosoft is returning the Favor with a Native F-14.... Not that Either Project is a Jab at the other, Im not saying... Im just saying!!!:ernae::ernae::ernae:
Looking forward to both Birds!!!!
P.S. Keep the Military stuff Coming!!!!!!!
I love that Aerosoft is Making a Tomcat, It would Seem that Iris Feels that they Can Improve upon the A-10 with a Native FSX A-10, And now Aerosoft is returning the Favor with a Native F-14.... Not that Either Project is a Jab at the other, Im not saying... Im just saying!!!:ernae::ernae::ernae:
Looking forward to both Birds!!!!
P.S. Keep the Military stuff Coming!!!!!!!
michael davies
Charter Member 2012
Paul,
Thats ok
, I know where your coming from and I do empathize, but, here's the rub, what some like doesn't sell and selling is a major factor in the commercial line of work. To be approved for development requires that it fits certain criteria and sadly in this day and age, fringe interest aircraft don't get a look in. I could do it at Alphasim six/seven years ago for one simple reason, I already had 20-30 aircraft in circulation to cover the short fall that a fringe aircraft produced, and trust me, some were sold at a huge loss, time wise and financially, sadly those days are long gone.I see your view on 'other' aircraft, but does that mean that as soon as one or two of a particular aircraft are produced that everyone else has to pack up and go home ?, you'd soon be very short of modelers, very short
. Every model has a best before date and each new rendition brings something new to the table, as hopefully will this one, and more importantly as will the next one over this one. It is the constant change and cycle of models that allows improvement to be brought into the market place, so that consumers can have choice and benefit from new tricks and techniques.Sadly popular aircraft are popular for many reasons, not just consumers but developers, thats there very essence of existence, and as in the past, they will be done many times over and will continue to do so in the future, theres no way in my diminishing career I'm ever going to make a model again that I do not have a passionate interest for, or wish to spend several thousand hours on if its not one I want to do, or is moderately viable commercially, and that means in simple terms, possible duplication, sad fact as it is, thats the way of things these days.
The only way lessor interest models are going to be made, are by those that find them interesting, but being as they are of lessor interest to the masses, means that they are of lessor interest to modelers, you could be waiting a very long time for some models, if ever.
Hope that explains it, don't expect you to agree though LOL.
Kindest
Michael
MenendezDiego
Charter Member
Who cares, if you don't want to buy it don't. I on the other hand am very excited!
Aerosoft quality cockpit for an F-14A? YES PLEASE
Aerosoft quality cockpit for an F-14A? YES PLEASE
michael davies
Charter Member 2012
Because of IRIS 'and' Milviz, both modern upto date renditions
michael davies
Charter Member 2012
Let me please dispel any conspiracy whispers here and now, the F-14 is not a tit for tat jab at IRIS over the A-10, that sort of action long term is pointless. In fact it took many weeks of serious detailed assessment of the market and a list of aircraft to come to this decision, with a large smattering of what we are passionate for.
It was recognized that pretty much all of the chosen subject matter fell foul of one development or another, commercially or freeware, you just cannot be away from it these days, just as Aerosoft had to bite the bullet on the A-10, then other may have to do the same on the F-14, but if there is another in the wings, then so be it, the pitch is set and what will be will be.
For the record, the A-10 is 'stored' not scrapped, we could continue but both of the other parties are further advanced, far better to yield, do something else, let them have their release, assess their product and then move forward from there, we're not talking weeks between releases here, at this level your talking months, maybe years for production.
So please, no IRIS - Aerosoft tit for tat, many developers are friends behind the scenes, duplication occurs but most of us are aware its not intentional, I hope LOL, certainly not from this quarter.
Kindest
Michael
michael davies
Charter Member 2012
Congratulations Michael. A lovely clean mesh as usual, going to a good home. Nice one.
Thank you kind sir !, the mesh still needs some panel beating to be acceptable, but as you well know, the devil is in the detail
. Next step is to convert it from the very rare X-14 levitating variant into the more usual A model with archaic landing gear LOL.Kindest
Michael
michael davies
Charter Member 2012
None taken, and I see your point, to be fair, if Aerosoft hadn't of taken it I would have continued any way, you see I'm a Top Gun child, it was 'the' movie to see in my day, it was far outside the box of what then was the norm. On hindsight its a bit corny LOL.
I have to be honest, I'm amazed there isnt more of your choice of subject matter, like the 737-200, the Do-328 and to some extent the BAe-146 are lost models in the very competitive tubliner arena, though all three are now receiving deserved attention, but I'm staggered its taken so long.
Kindest
Michael
I like Dino's cat. It's nice, it's free, but when I look right and left I want to see inlets and wings. I like the Iris cat, but the one I have works only in SP1...which I still have a version running. I never got the upgraded Iris cat, because I wasn't sure it would be any different other than being Aceleration friendly.If the Aerosoft cat is as good as the F-16, then that's a good thing. I just hope it's a bit more FPS friendly.
michael davies
Charter Member 2012
FPS is the new buzz word these days, the huge unlimited poly count FSx gave had its down sides, modelers went berserk with huge poly models that basically killed FPS, now developers are sharpening up and reigning back the poly count, the other FPS killer is the MFD, thankfully the A model does not suffer from that affliction, though there is the HUD to contend with, but FPS is a consideration.
Kindest
Michael
Bjoern
worst developer ever
If this was a poke at me, I'm busy with other stuff as well. Like saving the planet, fighting alcohol and counting grains of sand in the desert. :d
As for the lack of representative models of my favs, others simply don't have such a good taste in aircraft as I do, lol. :d
Roadburner440
Charter Member 2010
Hey Mr. Davies. First thanks for modeling the Tomcat.. Owning all of the other birds that have been released over the years this will be a must have with Aerosofts quality, and detail.. 2 questions though (and if you cant answer that is fine).. but why choose the A model with the Pratt-Whitney TF-30's w/all of their issues as opposed the B model with the more powerful GE-110 engines? If doing the A model is it intended to model all the quirks invovled with the TF-30's (flying the airplane around the engines, and not the aircraft limits)..? From what I read they did a really good job on the F-16, and would like to see that effort done for the F-14. Regardless it is all good news, and look forward to seeing this rendition in the sim. Should definately be the best one yet.
michael davies
Charter Member 2012
I never 'poke' at anyone, I was just saying that I'm amazed that these three very popular aircraft IMHO have not been modeled well for quite some time.