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  • Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.

    Post 16 Update

    Post 17 Warning

Iris To Re-Make F-14

Aerosoft is making a tomcat while we speak. I am expecting it to be great. I think I'll wait for it.
 
All I can say is wow. Not to sure though. I bought the original F-14A product for 2004, and did all the mods to put it into FSX. I bought the F-14A/B Pro from them and have been pretty happy with that as well. If I bought it a third time I would like to see it essentially be like the VRS F/A-18E, but obviously the F-14B Tomcat.. That is no small feat for anyone. I never did update from the original release of the Pro package to 1.1 as I didn't want to have to use key commands to activate the afterburners. I love the bird. Will have to sit down and dream up a list of stuff I would like to see. Still haven't bought the A-10A, so unsure how that stacks up against the Pro F-14 product. For an avid Tomcat fan like me though don't see how I could pass it up in the end...
 
I guess the Eurofighter is on the backburner or in gauge work, with the A10, BD5 and now apparently the F14 moving ahead of it and no update for ages it's either not happening now or it's going to be mega in 2011.

I'm sure the F14 will be great though.
 
I would like to point out before everyone starts jumping on the whole IRIS vs Aerosoft bandwagon, that our plans to rework the IRIS F-14 for new artwork, updated systems and audio on par with the A-10 project was decided quite a while ago, prior to work completing on the A-10.

I had told Michael Davies of our intentions when he started work on his F-14A for Aerosoft of our plans so that everyone was in the loop. Although I am confident that both studios will be able to offer individual projects which will sell well on their own merits.. :)

From our point of view, it seemed only sensible to bring the aircraft which is arguably our flagship US Navy product to the same level of quality as the A-10 Warthog.

DB.
 
Well it is good to hear she is going to be re-worked from the ground up David. I really thought the Pro rendition was very well done. Adding systems depth will be a real plus for me, and will be a selling point all on it's own. I really do not see how the visuals on the bird could be any better, but cannot wait to see the product. The videos of the A-10 in action have looked very impressive.
 
Smudge said:
I would like to point out before everyone starts jumping on the whole IRIS vs Aerosoft bandwagon, that our plans to rework the IRIS F-14 for new artwork, updated systems and audio on par with the A-10 project was decided quite a while ago, prior to work completing on the A-10.

I had told Michael Davies of our intentions when he started work on his F-14A for Aerosoft of our plans so that everyone was in the loop. Although I am confident that both studios will be able to offer individual projects which will sell well on their own merits.. :)

From our point of view, it seemed only sensible to bring the aircraft which is arguably our flagship US Navy product to the same level of quality as the A-10 Warthog.

DB.
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David,

I very much am looking forward to an updated Tomcat. I haven't flown your original release in more than a year and this would certainly bring her back out of the mothballs. Admittedly, I do not own the A-10, having opted for the DCS variant so I could blow stuff up, but would definitely pay for an updated F-14. It's really too bad that FSX doesn't have much in the way of destructible scenery and models.

Matt
 
Smudge said:
I would like to point out before everyone starts jumping on the whole IRIS vs Aerosoft bandwagon, that our plans to rework the IRIS F-14 for new artwork, updated systems and audio on par with the A-10 project was decided quite a while ago, prior to work completing on the A-10.

I had told Michael Davies of our intentions when he started work on his F-14A for Aerosoft of our plans so that everyone was in the loop. Although I am confident that both studios will be able to offer individual projects which will sell well on their own merits.. :)

From our point of view, it seemed only sensible to bring the aircraft which is arguably our flagship US Navy product to the same level of quality as the A-10 Warthog.

DB.
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Thats an affirmative, David and I spoke when the Aerosoft F-14 was announced and agreed that there is plenty of room for both products, each will have its fans / detractors. Currently our visual modeling has slowed whilst we work through the complex wing geometry of sweep, slats, flaps, cove doors and spoilers etc in each mode of operation. Once the POC vehicle has been passed we will then begin to add all the details.

Unlike my previous vendor I will not knee jerk or rush to shelf to usurp competitiors, this is a long term in depth project, probably my last and I don't expect to be on the shelf for some time.

Of all the projects we short listed internally before choosing the F-14, about 4/5th have now appeared with other vendors or WIP have been previewed or anouncments of intention posted. In this day and age, double jobbing comes with the territory I'm afraid.

Good luck to the IRIS venture.

Best regards

Michael
 
I am still watching both products.. I have 3 versions of the P-38. What is wrong with 2 versions of the F-14? Look forward to see what you guys over at Aerosoft get done as well Mr. Davies.
 
Im thinking about to buy the Platinum Tomcat since i have several products purchased from IRIS and all were good work. Only with the last one the A-10 i have some things to complain. The centerline tank on some models and this HUD which makes invisible the lights/whole plane of AI traffic. I hope the Platinum Tomcat will get a HUD which does not make AI´s invisible.

And for sure im looking forward for some new IRIS planes. Lets see whats in the pipe for 2011. :salute:
 
Good news, indeed! Lots of room in my hangar for more Grumman goodness, especially of the Tomcat variety....:mixedsmi:
 
From our point of view, it seemed only sensible to bring the aircraft which is arguably our flagship US Navy product to the same level of quality as the A-10 Warthog.

DB.[/QUOTE]


This is going to be Good... Real Good :jump:
 
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