Navy Chief
Senior Member
Is there a freeware Dehavilland jetliner for FSX? NC
Freeware Dehavilland Comet airliner?
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There is a far better one here,
http://www.dmflightsim.co.uk/dh106_comet_20070827.htm
although it is for Fs9, it works perfectly well in FSX.
Regards,
Nick
http://www.dmflightsim.co.uk/dh106_comet_20070827.htm
although it is for Fs9, it works perfectly well in FSX.
Regards,
Nick
Navy Chief
Senior Member
Thanks! NC
Navy Chief
Senior Member
I did a search on AVSIM for his creations. Although I do not have it installed, his C-124 sure does look nice!! NC
delta_lima
Charter Member 2015
When it comes to breadth of model range, authenticity of FDE, instrumentation, sounds, and paint schemes, David Maltby's freeware Comets are the standard, in my view. I like the Just Flight model for its gorgeous visual appeal, but the model range is very narrow, and there are a couple of paint/model flaws - and besides, we're talking freeware, so that's a moot point.
By contrast, David Maltby has made it a hobby objective to model almost every (if not indeed every) variant of the Comet, BAC One-Eleven, Trident, and VC-10. The models show a bit of their age ("polygonal" curvature on the wings at the roots, etc) - stuff common from their original FS2002 heritage - but the panels are superb (yes, 2D) and very immersive.
Not a lot of repaints out there because the base packs cover 1 scheme per most of the major period paints. That said, if you log onto CBFSim, there's a thread for each type, where virtually all hull numbers for all the major British operators have been painted and posted - so there's almost no end of Comet fun one could have if you want to go deep.... http://cbfsim.co.uk/cbfs_bb/viewforum.php?f=17&sid=40f96d708583f3a4a06276f4f3f81d7c
I don't have a ton of time on his Comets as the type is just not my cup of tea (I prefer rear-engine airliners a whole lot more) - but having lots of time on his BAC and Trident, I consider these - alongside the AFG Caravelles, my hands-down favourite FS9 portover airliners.
So if you're a hardcore Comet fan, you'll likely really enjoy David's freeware Comets!
Hope that helps,
DL
By contrast, David Maltby has made it a hobby objective to model almost every (if not indeed every) variant of the Comet, BAC One-Eleven, Trident, and VC-10. The models show a bit of their age ("polygonal" curvature on the wings at the roots, etc) - stuff common from their original FS2002 heritage - but the panels are superb (yes, 2D) and very immersive.
Not a lot of repaints out there because the base packs cover 1 scheme per most of the major period paints. That said, if you log onto CBFSim, there's a thread for each type, where virtually all hull numbers for all the major British operators have been painted and posted - so there's almost no end of Comet fun one could have if you want to go deep.... http://cbfsim.co.uk/cbfs_bb/viewforum.php?f=17&sid=40f96d708583f3a4a06276f4f3f81d7c
I don't have a ton of time on his Comets as the type is just not my cup of tea (I prefer rear-engine airliners a whole lot more) - but having lots of time on his BAC and Trident, I consider these - alongside the AFG Caravelles, my hands-down favourite FS9 portover airliners.
So if you're a hardcore Comet fan, you'll likely really enjoy David's freeware Comets!
Hope that helps,
DL
Navy Chief
Senior Member
It does, DL; thank you! NC
Jens did the Comet 1 & 2, so they are the natural complement to Dave's Comets which are the later models; they're all nice though, a fitting tribute to a lovely aircraft (only flew on one once, but have fond memories).
As Uncle Roger was wont to say "Ah De Havilland ....."
delta_lima
Charter Member 2015
Correction - thanks DG, indeed, the Comet does have a VC. My mistake. Haven't flown in his Comet in a long while.
But the Trident and 'Eleven VCs are simply spectacular - enjoy them enormously, and as the screens show, the Comet's are up to similar standards.
cheers,
DL