Alphasim HU-16 Albatross preview (WIP)

tigisfat said:
The more I think about it, the more I'm thinking that B-1Bs never sit as static displays during Oshkosh. There's usually a flyover, and i think they're launched from here.
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A few years ago, I think in 2006 (though I'm probably wrong), there was a B-1 on display. It flew during the airshow too but returned to display afterwards.
 
So, whatta I have to do to get a title over at 'firebug studios'?
 
Well looks like the release is going to be this weekend.

From the Alphasim site.

MAY 15th

The final screenshots of the HU-16 Albatross have been added to the Gallery ! Release is scheduled for this weekend.
 
wow, I didn't expect that.:kilroy:


The VC is a little more lo-res than I expected given the VCs of Alphasim late and the beautiful paints we've seen on this aircraft. I will withhold final judgement until I see actual user screenshots, but unless they change my mind I won't be buying it now. Whoever chooses Alphasim's screenshots for advertising has never done a great job, so I can only hope.
 
tigisfat said:
wow, I didn't expect that.:kilroy:


The VC is a little more lo-res than I expected given the VCs of Alphasim late and the beautiful paints we've seen on this aircraft. I will withhold final judgement until I see actual user screenshots, but unless they change my mind I won't be buying it now. Whoever chooses Alphasim's screenshots for advertising has never done a great job, so I can only hope.
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I agree that the VC looks like it might let it down a bit but am hopeful. I wont try to be one of the first to buy it. Would be were it not for my ever increasing facination with the Catalina
 
noddy said:
Well looks like the release is going to be this weekend.

From the Alphasim site.

MAY 15th

The final screenshots of the HU-16 Albatross have been added to the Gallery ! Release is scheduled for this weekend.
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Im running out of "weekend" here :kilroy:
 
Soon, sooner - "Alphasoon" - I can`t understand the Alphasim-Phil-osophie - in another Forum you can read that the whole package is finished, on their website it is "scheduled" for this weekend - and what is now - once again nothing ...... That is a great way to make costumers happy !!!!!!!!!!
 
We can only hope that they are reaching for functional perfection this time
 
Well, to be fair, costumers aren't really the primary market for flight-sim add-ons. :)

Personally, I'd much rather something ship when it's finished than when there's an arbitrary date.

Lesson learned a long time ago in the software industry: Don't announce the release date until it's done!
 
EDIT- not worth the hassle.

We've all just got to sit tight and wait. Patience is key. No point in arguing over it because it's not going to solve anything.
 
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