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Milviz F-4E Phantom II

Till now no any official comments about TP for Milviz's F-4. Thats correct. I take opinion only from screenies and as You can see , here no models of weapon and payload function from VRS Simulations... (F-4 now is in beta) but for sure, I dont know all intentions of Milviz with this subject :). Perhaps it will be (or not) in the final version, perhaps we will have expansion or patch with TP for Phantom - assumptions only. Model still is as "WIP", so anything can happen.

Colin did interesting query about users of TP so (perhaps) we keep all fingers crossed for more official info!
 
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If they want to market it properly, they should turn to FSX Topgun.. he's doing the best combat fsx videos for sure. That video above is cool, but too long, so it makes it quite boring.
 
adi518 said:
If they want to market it properly, they should turn to FSX Topgun.. he's doing the best combat fsx videos for sure. That video above is cool, but too long, so it makes it quite boring.
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FSX Topgun's videos are great, but so are Cleartheprop's. That isn't his SOH name. I can't remember what that is. But Cleartheprop has done a lot of videos, including Razbam promo vids that are awesome. I know this thread is about the Phantom, but my favorite video is the one for the A-7E Corsair II release:

 
I know that whether or not this ends up being TacPack'ed is purely up to the fine gents at Milviz, but I'll add my voice to those who will be slightly disappointed if it's not.

Keeping my fingers crossed.

I might buy it anyways, just to show support in the hopes that they'll do a Navy model.
 
adi518 said:
If they want to market it properly, they should turn to FSX Topgun.. he's doing the best combat fsx videos for sure. That video above is cool, but too long, so it makes it quite boring.
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Lol. Well, don't blame Milviz for it. It's not a promo video, wasn't made by Milviz, and has nothing to do with marketing the F-4E. I'm a very part time beta tester, and neither Milviz nor myself is responsible for putting it on SOH. But if someone can get some enjoyment out of seeing the upcoming F-4, then all is good.

I built an iPhone mount in my Simpit, so I turn on the music, hit record on the iPhone, and fly the sim. Absolutely no effort goes into it, other than making a few FSrecordings for playback while flying. I make these vids for me, and in turn share them with my professional pilot friends on my Facebook page...they seem to like them :)

Since you were bored by the other one, I did make this one especially for you. It took 4.5 minutes to make, so it is what it is...whch isn't much ;)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSHV9E8YGfQ


EDIT: You need to select 1080p resolution. I'm trying to figure out why Youtube won't upload it at 1080p.
 
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Navy Chief said:
FSX Topgun's videos are great, but so are Cleartheprop's. That isn't his SOH name. I can't remember what that is. But Cleartheprop has done a lot of videos, including Razbam promo vids that are awesome. I know this thread is about the Phantom, but my favorite video is the one for the A-7E Corsair II release:

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One of the best FSX video ever made! I love it too... I don't like too much the A-7 but the video is simply perfect! :encouragement:
 
Navy Chief said:
I know this thread is about the Phantom, but my favorite video is the one for the A-7E Corsair II release:
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NC , That really gets ya cooking, Corsair :encouragement: add a Phantom to that mix ... One thing I'm looking forward to is plopping that F4 on to Team SDB's USS Enterprise :adoration:
 
I respect any decision that Milviz makes. But I, too, would be rather disappointed if the F-4 isn't TacPacked. As far as I understand the upcoming Milviz F-15C and F-100 will have TacPac, and was there not an upgrade for the fantastic F-86 in the works?
 
Navy Chief said:
FSX Topgun's videos are great, but so are Cleartheprop's. That isn't his SOH name. I can't remember what that is. But Cleartheprop has done a lot of videos, including Razbam promo vids that are awesome. I know this thread is about the Phantom, but my favorite video is the one for the A-7E Corsair II release:
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Yep, forgot about him. He has some amazing videos.


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Lol. Well, don't blame Milviz for it. It's not a promo video, wasn't made by Milviz, and has nothing to do with marketing the F-4E. I'm a very part time beta tester, and neither Milviz nor myself is responsible for putting it on SOH. But if someone can get some enjoyment out of seeing the upcoming F-4, then all is good.

I built an iPhone mount in my Simpit, so I turn on the music, hit record on the iPhone, and fly the sim. Absolutely no effort goes into it, other than making a few FSrecordings for playback while flying. I make these vids for me, and in turn share them with my professional pilot friends on my Facebook page...they seem to like them :)

Since you were bored by the other one, I did make this one especially for you. It took 4.5 minutes to make, so it is what it is...whch isn't much ;)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSHV9E8YGfQ


EDIT: You need to select 1080p resolution. I'm trying to figure out why Youtube won't upload it at 1080p.
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I didn't mean to sound offensive. The other one is really cool.. a more fitting scenery would be a desert scenery if you have some.. if you don't you can always grab Blueskyscenery.. it's free. :)
 
I have the blue sky stuff, but I was using the Spangdahlem paint in the video, and Switzerland seemed like the place to be.
 
Nice looking progress shots and videos!


Might Milviz consider an RF model - even if it shares the E's VC? Between the USMC, USAF, and lots of overseas export repaint potential - there's an excellent way to expand unit sales with comparative minor effort (comparatively in the sense that extra models being easier than extra VCs).

As proof of demand, look at how hungrily folks are eating up the C9 portover - esp in the non E guises - because of the paucity of alternatives. With the b/c/d/ models underway by Spins, an FGR by Flying Stations somewhere in the distant future - there is an interesting window of opportunity for Milviz here on capturing some business.

An expansion pack, if the current E is close to launch might be a way to do it.

Food for thought ...


dl
 
I notice that Milviz have spelled out a lot more detail about their F4 project on their facebook page... all good news.:jump:

Matt
 
MDIvey said:
I notice that Milviz have spelled out a lot more detail about their F4 project on their facebook page... all good news.:jump:

Matt
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Thx!

From his FB:

MV F-4E Phantom II: What's in, what's not and how we're going to work it...
1. Tacpack. It will NOT be in the initial release. The reason for this is that even though the F-4E that we're doing is fairly old school, there's still a LOT of coding for weapons/radar/RWR that needs to happen. It will be released when it's ready and it will be as an addon pack to the original release. You will absolutely need to have a valid MV F-4E to purchase and use the TP addon. VRS has been busy modelling and painting the weapons that will be in this baby and that's why we've not been able to show them
2. We will not be including a functional radar set in the initial release. None of the weapons/radar/rwr panels will function either. This is due to the fact that we will be doing TP and we do not wish to duplicate our work. We do intend to have the LCOS (HUD) and the gun pipper (and possibly the gun) working. Jettison will also work.
3. We will be including a low rez/low poly model set for use in MP. This will be released shortly after initial release at no charge.
4. The product will be shared cockpit and MP capable. There may be some issues with this due to code restrictions.
5. The manual will be the original, actual manual. We do plan on doing a checklist for startup and shutdown as well as basic operations.
6. We will be doing video tutorials for startup, shutdown and basic use.
7. The initial release will contain slatted and un-slatted versions. We will try and include the original gun nose as well.
8. The product will come with a variety of paints but we're not sure how many or even which ones.
9. Paint kit(s) will be released on product release.
10. The product includes a load-out menu that contains LOTS of weapons and pods... Almost all of these are circa 1967-73.
11. We plan on having at least two addons other than the TP addon. These will consist of a weapons pack (many are not included in the initial release such as retarded bombs, Mavericks etc) and a F-4J/S external model (only). The F-4J/S will be released probably at the same time. (probably)
12. Price is uncertain but it will deffo be higher than 40 but lower than 60.
13. Release date... right now, we're at an advanced alpha state. We intend to do the pre-order at beta. Release will come after all or most of the bugs are dead.
14. FPS is right now about 40 to 50 fps (VC) on this system: Intel Core i5-3570K BX80637i53570K Processor - Quad Core, 6MB L3 Cache, 3.40GHz 3.80GHz Max Turbo & PNY GeForce GTX 770 4GB GDDR5 Overclocked
15. We are considering limiting the sale of this item to our site alone.
16. We will be, of course, doing a pre-order. If you purchase the pre-order, you will be included in the beta stream but will not need to test. You will also pay slightly less.
17. There will be a P3D v2 native version.
 
Stickshaker said:
Indeed, only good news!
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Except for the radar. I have no intention of buying TP ever, so the fact that it will only be functional with TP sucks a bit.

Price sounds like it might land a bit high considering the initial release will be hobbled and will required paid upgrades for 'full' functionality.
 
I can tell you that the real APQ-120 radar is not all that easy to use. It is a highly complex piece of equipment that was meant only for aiming AIM-7s. It is not as easy to read and understand as most modern B-scopes like in the F-15 or F-14 or F-16. So it wont be of much use to you. And a god's eye view TCAS doesn't fit the bird any more than feathers fit a frog.
 
MDIvey said:
The E looks superb but the J and S model bit was the best news for me.

Matt
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I agree there, I'm very pleased with that news:adoration:

16. We will be, of course, doing a pre-order. If you purchase the pre-order, you will be included in the beta stream but will not need to test. You will also pay slightly less.
Sign me up
 
Ian Warren said:
I agree there, I'm very pleased with that news:adoration:

16. We will be, of course, doing a pre-order. If you purchase the pre-order, you will be included in the beta stream but will not need to test. You will also pay slightly less.
Sign me up
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I'm in.
F-4J/S with a paintkit? Imagine the colour schemes!!

Dave
 
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