• There seems to be an uptick in Political comments in recent months. Those of us who are long time members of the site know that Political and Religious content has been banned for years. Nothing has changed. Please leave all political and religious comments out of the forums.

    If you recently joined the forums you were not presented with this restriction in the terms of service. This was due to a conversion error when we went from vBulletin to Xenforo. We have updated our terms of service to reflect these corrections.

    Please note any post refering to a politician will be considered political even if it is intended to be humor. Our experience is these topics have a way of dividing the forums and causing deep resentment among members. It is a poison to the community. We appreciate compliance with the rules.

    The Staff of SOH

  • 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

KCFS Seabee takes too the FSX skies!!!!

I'll always vote for used over factory-fresh. That doesn't mean in ruins, but I expect an aircraft of this vintage to be pretty worn. Either way, it's looking really good!
 
My vote is for both. On the worn version, maybe even a cracked top dash, torn seat and worn carpet would add to the mix.
 
One thing I can do, is include the cockpit in the paint kit. I can keep the dirt on a layer the user can customize easy.

Here is another question to you guys, my customers. Would you accept a staggered release? Here is the deal. I just came down with a nasty chest infection. Its going to slow down production a lot. My plan was to have both the classic cockpit with 215HP Franklin engine and the new IFR cockpit with 295HP Lycoming for release before Xmas. I dont think I can get the full IFR pit and external changes done before the end of the holidays with this cold. Would it be acceptable to release the original "classic" Seabee, and then put out a free upgrade to the IFR "modern" Seabee later? I dont want to miss the very important holiday season, but I also dont want to upset my customers.

There is also plans for a 3rd Seabee free model, a V8 powered 400HP model! Im not going to promis that untill I know what sort of cockpit mods are needed for it. The new IFR Seabee model has a lot of external changes. Like 3' extended wings, down-dropping wingtips, and new engine cowling with 3 bladed prop. The pilot says the mods make it into a totally differant aircraft and much better to fly.

I hope I get over this fast. I went to the Dr today to get some anti-biotics. Its killing production more the Skyrim... :censored: Dont expect a lot of Seabee updates from me for a little bit, but I will keep checking this thread.
 
I'm fine either way Kevin. Either way, you come first. Get the rest you need. As much as we don't want to accept it, we live in the Pacific Northwest, and it's unfortunately that time of year AGAIN! Head colds, fever, aches and pains to slow us down.

Whatever you decide, I'm in. Now, if I can convince my significant other when the time comes :icon_lol:

With what you've shown this far, I can't wait for your next venture!!
 
If the pricing is simular to your Evektor there can be no complaint as that is a very fair price for a single model. The rest are a bonus! That is the way I would look at it anyway. If this is to be $40 or over I could see people complaining, not me personally but I could see it.

The dirt layers in the paint kit is the way to go on that issue I believe.

Really looking forward to this one.

Edit- Get well soon!
 
Yeah, go with the staggered release. I would definitely be willing to wait a bit for an additional free model. Who wouldn't? Take care of yourself first, though. My $ will still be there after you get better. Good luck.
 
Gibbage said:
One thing I can do, is include the cockpit in the paint kit. I can keep the dirt on a layer the user can customize easy.

Here is another question to you guys, my customers. Would you accept a staggered release? Here is the deal. I just came down with a nasty chest infection. Its going to slow down production a lot. My plan was to have both the classic cockpit with 215HP Franklin engine and the new IFR cockpit with 295HP Lycoming for release before Xmas. I dont think I can get the full IFR pit and external changes done before the end of the holidays with this cold. Would it be acceptable to release the original "classic" Seabee, and then put out a free upgrade to the IFR "modern" Seabee later? I dont want to miss the very important holiday season, but I also dont want to upset my customers.

There is also plans for a 3rd Seabee free model, a V8 powered 400HP model! Im not going to promis that untill I know what sort of cockpit mods are needed for it. The new IFR Seabee model has a lot of external changes. Like 3' extended wings, down-dropping wingtips, and new engine cowling with 3 bladed prop. The pilot says the mods make it into a totally differant aircraft and much better to fly.

I hope I get over this fast. I went to the Dr today to get some anti-biotics. Its killing production more the Skyrim... :censored: Dont expect a lot of Seabee updates from me for a little bit, but I will keep checking this thread.
Click to expand...

Okay by me. I prefer clean. As a user/buyer and not a developer, I don't want to have to fool around with layers, which I know nothing about. Don't forget the cockpit glass refections!


Get Well!


Joe
 
The Evektor was a cheep small aircraft. Not nearly as big or complex as the Seabee. I cant match that price on something like this. I think the Seabee will land in around 25$, but thats for 2 or 3 aircraft (Classic, modern, and possible V8)! I think its a fair price for such a nice aircraft.
 
Oops, I'll be honest here... I thought the Evektor cost me $25! Haha. I knew it was cheap compared to what I normally pay but I checked my e-mail and see that I paid $15! Thanks for that:guinness:.

When I wrote the post above I really was thinking for $25 I couldn't see a reason to complain, for $40 someone will. The 2nd and 3rd models are freebies after the fact, bonus! If you never mentioned models 2 and 3 and said "Here is the model, $25 please." people would be quite happy with that.

Not too many nice $25 packages anymore never mind ones with 3 models.
 
I'm okay with a staggered release. Especially if it means I can get my hands on the yoke before Christmas! Take care of yourself though - there's more than enough planes to fly in the meantime. It's better that you get over what ails you.
 
Gibbage said:
The Evektor was a cheep small aircraft. Not nearly as big or complex as the Seabee. I cant match that price on something like this. I think the Seabee will land in around 25$, but thats for 2 or 3 aircraft (Classic, modern, and possible V8)! I think its a fair price for such a nice aircraft.
Click to expand...

I couldn't complain about a deal like that.
 
I also think what you suggest is an excellent deal. It's only when payware gets released like the CS stages that I think is a bit 'naff'.

Much as I'd luuuuuuuv to see the whole thing released asap, I think the stagger and a return to health is a better deal for everyone!

REALLY looking forward to this.
 
Thanks everyone for the good feedback! Since this is my 2nd product under my own banner, its all a learning experience. Thats why I LOVE this forum, and being able to directly communicate with my potential customers and get feedback (good or bad).

Thanks to everyone, and a big thanks for the admins here that allow open dev communications!
 
Certainly sounds very fair. This has really caught my attention so I had to take a look at your sport star and will be picking that up as soon as I get tired of my heli simulator set-up (probably won't be too soon though ;))


LouP
 
The Evektor is a fun little aircraft, for those who want to take things low and slow. I call it the perfect OrbX add-on ;) Amazing visibility, and at a great price. Its also not very complex, so your not too busy flying the aircraft to enjoy the scenery! Thats how it is in real life, and its how we simulated it. I already have a few hours in the right seat of a real SportStar! My avatar photo is me flying it in real life.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top