Payware VIRTAVIA - F-111 AARDVARK FSX released

From my understanding, and from comparing both the VC images, and the news from f111-fsx.com, the latter is a completely different product, that is not yet released.
 
Thanks for the heads up Jeansy, I have always loved the Aardvark. For those that have the same fondness for this aircraft, Guy Diotte made a static model some time back. It can be downloaded from flightsim.com.
 
I saw this and didn't wait 2 seconds to go and buy it. DL is done, and I'm gonna go give it a whirl. I really hope to see some wings from the VC.

Thanks for the HU, Jeansy.
 
Thanks for the alert jeansy - I grabbed this bird right away. I've got great memories of the F-111 at UK airshows gone by. :salute:
 
I really want this one too. I think I might await some feedback though. Anyone that own's it, can you comment on the TFR? Does it work? Also, anxiouosly awaiting screenshots.

Thanks for the heads up Jeansy. BTW, gonna do some Aussie repaints? I know it comes with one, just curious what some painters may have in mind for her.

Matt
 
The VC model and textures are quite nice and with some really nice wear and tear, but no external structures are visable...OK, I can deal with it, lol. The external model and textures aren't cram packed with every minute detail of the real jet, but they have it where it counts...and fps are very good. If you're like me in that you need a number of jets out there on the ramp and in the sky with you, this one has the fps goods to make that happen. I plugged in 8 of this jet into one of my fave FSrecorder formation sets, and with no drop in fps. It flies very nice, and fast.

I like this F-111 alot, however, I'm still going to buy the other F-111 when it comes out, simply because I feel like that dev needs some support.

I haven't used the TFR, or gotten in to the systems other than sitting in the VC clicking on every switch I could find. I need to read the manual.
 
I just tried out a few of my favorite Alphasim FS9 F-111 repaints, and the the paints work on this new model.
 
robertorizzo said:
External screenshots seem quite "basic", don't they?
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The F-111 always has been a rather "no frills" jet. IIRC, the real one never had a bunch of stuff hanging off the exterior (but I have only seen a few in-person).

Maybe ask Qaddafi. I think he's seen a few up close. :icon_lol:
 
robertorizzo said:
External screenshots seem quite "basic", don't they?
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Barnes said:
I agree.
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The external model isn't the most detailed, I agree. But, it's got detail that's a nice balance which makes it extremely flyable and fluid. There are models that have so much detail that they aren't very flyable, especially with a wingman. Since this is a flying simulator, and planes are normally flown from the cockpit, that's where the detail should really be. The VC is very detailed. Here's a few external shots using an FS9 repaint on this model, and some low level in New Mexico. I think it looks pretty good on the outside, albeit not the most detailed model there is, but plenty of detail that when you're flying formation with it, it's quite nice looking.


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Roger said:
The vc looks excellent!
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It actually looks much better than my screenies show it.

There are a ton of repaints for the FS9 model...which I have just about all of...and that's a big upside to this model.

Hey, thanks again for your help the other day. :)
 
The VC looks very good indeed.
But the exterior model... seriously, is this a joke ?
I mean, I know that we should avoid unconstructive criticism, but the above shots are showing something which seems quite far away from what Alphasim/Virtavia usually produces, don't you think ? o_0
 
Daube said:
The VC looks very good indeed.
But the exterior model... seriously, is this a joke ?
I mean, I know that we should avoid unconstructive criticism, but the above shots are showing something which seems quite far away from what Alphasim/Virtavia usually produces, don't you think ? o_0
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kinda my thoughts, thats how i felt with the last release (ch47)

im tempted but not entirely convinced with this one, for some reason i thought the other F111 was this one as merged project but this looks like a revamp of their older fs9 model , but its a good thing i guess theres another model in the works

the VC does look nice, but i cant help it as Daube says the exterior detracts from the overall package

is there external bump mappig including rivets?
 
Daube said:
The VC looks very good indeed.
But the exterior model... seriously, is this a joke ?
I mean, I know that we should avoid unconstructive criticism, but the above shots are showing something which seems quite far away from what Alphasim/Virtavia usually produces, don't you think ? o_0
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I think in all fairness to Virtavia, the shots Bone posted are of his FS9 skins and I agree, they look less than realisitic, however, I think if you look at their website pics, they're a bit more convincing with some panel lines showing and such. I do want a good Aardvark, but am awaiting Frank or some other rep from Virtavia to comment more about paint kit and features.

Matt
 
As Strykerpsg has noted, the external shots are with an FS9 paint. I'm not trying to sell anyone on it, and that's what I was using when I decided to start hitting the V key. There are plenty of screen shots of the external with the approved FSX paint on the Virtavia website and at Simmarket, so use those shots to make your mind up about it. I'm just passing on my thoughts, which overall I like it.

Simmers should judge it for what it is...a Virtavia/Alphasim model. It was only 24 Euros, and so far I've flown it for about 45 minutes. Tonight when I flew from Atlanta to New York, I burned $6642.37 worth of jet fuel, flight time 2:24. I'm going to a bar now, and most likely will spend more money on beer than what I paid for the F-111. Lol, just some perspective.
 
From the screenshots i saw undoubtfully VC looks good, very good, external is what it is, but if for framerates sake, is acceptable.
So, may we say it is the best F-111 for FSX available at the moment? Weren't we waiting for a F-111?
And this is the important thing.
Thinking at it seriously, in this period I'm flying my old ugly abacus E-2 Hawkeye more than VRS F-18 beauty.
It's a question of heart.
 
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