At Last! DC-3 native on the way!

[TeiscoDelRay]

Looking forward to putting some paint on this one.

"If you really want to experience flight in this life then you have to strap a
DC-3 to your ass." “Buffalo” Joe McBryan President & Captain Buffalo
Airways

 

[OleBoy]

I just caught drift of this model happening. How I missed it, I have no idea.

Oh my god, that work is incredible!!
...I'm ecstatic. A real gem being born.

A beautiful piece of history that has a home with me.

 

[SADT]

Just Flight have just updated the DC-3 webpage with prices for the download and boxed editions: http://www.justflight.com/developProduct.asp?pid=532

And have also announced a DC-3 expansion pack: http://www.justflight.com/developProduct.asp?pID=568

Just an observation: Some of the more "classic" DC-3 liveries are only in the expansion pack........ (Eastern, BEA, KLM, Buffalo)

 

[OleBoy]

When it's released, I'll pay it. It will be well worth it.

 

[SADT]

Same here.

I wasnt challenging JF's pricing, just commenting

 

[MM]

Baz, are you all going to allow freeware repaints?

 

[OleBoy]

Oh, I wasn't even heading that direction.
....I do have one gripe for what it's worth.

Why sell the repaints as a huge package like that? I would much rather see the paints sold by country. Say, break them down some how. Rather than being forced to buy the whole works.

I guess I'll be passing on the expansion at that rate.

 

[Roadburner440]

That is looking really good, and at a great price as well. Going to have to pick this classic up.. Cannot wait for the Dehavilland Comet to finally be finished though. Hopefully that is what will be after this release.

 

[Martyn]

Are you all going to allow freeware repaints?

Hi Mike,

Of course, we very much welcome the creation of freeware repaints!

Thanks
Martyn

 

[Martyn]

Same here.

I wasnt challenging JF's pricing, just commenting

With the amount of content in this product, past pricing would have placed this product at the £34.99 price point. As we understand times are generally pretty tough right now, we are placing more of an emphasis on offering a cheaper 'base-pack' for those on a budget. Customers that wish to have all the content can still purchase everything, for the same price as they would have in the past.

We'll be offering a great deal shortly for those that want to purchase both packs. I'll be sure to return with details when the offer starts. It will be very tempting (I would say that...).

I'll also be taking several sets of screenshots soon, each set concentrating on a particular aspect of the aircraft (VC, cabin, exterior, animations etc). The more that I test this aircraft, the more detail I discover. Barry has done a truly excellent job!

 

[calypsos]

It's an interesting thought, I would buy the original, but would wait for the painters to do the 'extension' pack liveries for free. With a good paint kit, there are enough possibilities to keep someone busy for years.


I guess there are still loads of simmers who just do not realise what a lot of stuff can still be had for free, if you know where to look. Probably about 60% of FSX users still only fly default aircraft too!

 

[Martyn]

but would wait for the painters to do the 'extension' pack liveries for free

Fair point, but worth noting that the expansion pack contains more than just liveries e.g. the C-47 glider tug

Trust me, when you see the offer we'll be announcing shortly, you might just be tempted to get both

 

[TeaSea]

Or a model with the pax door on the right hand side.

Bless you!

This sounds funny, but a few months ago I got a tour of a DC-3 restored to 1940's vintage airlines, seats and all....

I kept thinking that there was something about it which was bothering me.....your post just brought it forward.

THE DOOR WAS ON THE WRONG SIDE!!!

Okay, maybe "wrong" is the "wrong" word to use....but that was what was bugging me.

Now, when are we getting the beauty? One can never have enough DC3/C47's.

 

[bazzar]

There's a bewildering array of different fitouts in the DC3. Doors were left or right side, cargo hatches varied in size and position, there were converted C47s, some had tailcones others not, different engine combinations and much more.

Operators ordered different window configurations and radio and navigation equipment varied which is why you see some with whip aeriels and some with loops. Others kept the astrodome when some did not.

To simulate every version of the C47 and DC3 would require about 20 models to cover the basic known versions. Then come the re-powers. Various turboprops, bigger, squarer fins and rudders, smaller and larger wheel/tyre combinations. You'll find cockpit windows differ too. Some restored examples have single pane glass across the front "V".

Finally, no two cockpits are the same anywhere.

So, as you can see, there is no definitive DC3. Just a LOT of research and building for the developer!

We have found that selecting subjects was the most difficult thing. A machine from one particular airline will have say, door on right, hatch on left. So, you think right, we have one of those in the mix. Then you discover they ordered 8 windows on the left and no nav station for more passengers. So, if you model that one, there's yet another model to do... and do you do another VC for it too? See what I mean?....

 

[Roger]

It's going to be a great package!

 

[SADT]

This should be one jam-packed aircraft!

 

[Martyn]

Here are some new shots showing the various cabins and a selection of the variants included.

A video will be available soon!

 

[rohan]

Looks great - I particularly like the Lufthansa paint and, of course, the AC-47. But I have to ask an awkward question - will this pack come with a proper paint kit, layered with all the panel lines and other details already included ?
thanks in advance,
Ro

 

[CG_1976]

Ah them pics are like smelling the Avgas and fumes of Buffalo's DC-3's every morning at work. I have my CC waiting.

 

[RAS_JF]

Just for you, CG...