New FSX P-51D Mustang not far away

[gajit]

Rev -as you took the time to write to us - I will buy this and expect to keep it! Tx

 

[jeansy]

i quite like it i think im keen on this one

 

[Quicksand]

Rev, thank you for your post. I will be waiting for this one, as I will never pass up a product that models my favorite aircraft, and especially one that models it this well.....

 

[The Rev]

I appreciate all the comments that have been made, both positive (and negative). We have really done our best to make a P-51D that captures the feel of the machine, inside and out.

I will be honest and say that I am sure there are some areas we could spend more time on - though after the many, many hours of photographs, cross-checking models against photographs, poring over it with P51 pilots who fly the aircraft weekly, if not daily during the summer I feel we have got 99% there... but we have tried to make something beautiful, accurate and affordable! And flyable too of course. :mixedsmi:

We could likley spend another whole year on this developing and still not please everyone! And then you'd complain at the price we'd have to charge you to fly it...

Anyway, we offer a money-back policy. So buy her, fly her and see what you think. I hope you like her. If you don't then you've lost nothing.

All the best,

Mungo

 

[Boomer]

Im not sure how I 1st missed this thread but must say that I am excited now.

The model looks stunning, the commentary by Rev was inspiring, the price is attractive & the Flight1 wrapper for purchase sealed the deal.

Looking forward to it

 

[The Rev]

Have to say that this P-51 looks excellent. I will be visiting 'Janie' & 'Marinell' later today at their home - Hardwick airfield, Norfolk for the 93rd Bomb Group museum's monthly open day.

I'm wondering if anyone is planning to model the grass strip at Hardwick? I can do the grass runway but have'nt got the skill (yet) to make & place custom buildings. Can take plenty of photos though for anyone that wants to have a go.

Mike

That's a nice idea Mike . I've been up there a fair few times by car and plane and it would be a nice one to model. It would give people a bit of a challenge - both to find it and to land at! Let me put some feelers out for a scenery designer...

Mungo

 

[MikeH]

That's a nice idea Mike . I've been up there a fair few times by car and plane and it would be a nice one to model. It would give people a bit of a challenge - both to find it and to land at! Let me put some feelers out for a scenery designer...

Mungo

Many thanks Mungo.

Mike H

 

[IanP]

I'll see whether I can do a scruffy SDK version in the meantime. I was looking at Hardwick as an option for a scruffy WW2 rebuild, so already have the GeoTIFF files saved. And I did Raydon already, if anyone wants the period Janie's base of operations.

 

[The Rev]

Chaps,

Just thought would let you know that she's now out and ready for purchase. I am sure you will all undoubtedly have your thoughts both positive and negative - but do give her a try if you feel that way inclined!

The product page link is here:

http://www.flight1.com/products.asp?product=p51dmustang

All the best,

Mungo

 

[gajit]

Sorry Mungo but I just bought it and just cant sit in the VC for more than a few seconds - the texturing is just disappointing. External model textures and bump mapping etc is nowhere near other existing products like warbirdsim and A2A - So sorry not to like it.

 

[The Rev]

Well obviously sorry to hear that. If you get an opportunity to sit in a few Mustangs, in particular the Maurice Hammond restored aircraft that are 'factory-fresh' according to Maurice who spent over ten years and several million pounds painstakingly researching and restoring his two, then you would be bowled over with the similarity.

But as ever with these things, it is very much an artistic endeavour and I quite accept that certain styles do not suit certain eyes. There is no wrong or right. I have shown several P51 pilots who think the products you mention do not capture the feel, and am perfectly sure you will find others who think the other titles out there do better than ours. Such is the way of these things.

I would ideally urge more than a few seconds impression perhaps before a final judgement, but have no qualms if it's not your sort of thing. Perfectly understandable as we are all human and WWII aircraft in particular strike up hardened opinion if they do not capture what we feel is 'right' even though so few of use have had the privilege to fly them or spend enough time around them.

Such is the way of these things.

All the best,

Mungo

 

[gajit]

Thanks for your understanding Mungo.

 

[Flame-Prop]

Gonna drop the bomb on this topic by bringing in the Warbird Sim's p51's But I like this alot, when it comes to the P-51's I will accept to see each modeler's version of the aircraft

 

[fsxar177]

Gonna drop the bomb on this topic by bringing in the Warbird Sim's p51's But I like this alot, when it comes to the P-51's I will accept to see each modeler's version of the aircraft

Okay, I must admit, it was curious to see this thread revisited...

I appreciate every FS model of the P-51 that has come (and gone) in the years since at least FS98. It seems with many, there have been building blocks to where we are today. Of course, many thanks to the developers who have devoted much time, money, and energy into these creations..

My old fav., was Chris Lampard's freeware model for FS98. Of course, remember the old Tanaka models? Then there was Alain L'Homme, some serious breakthroughs with that model! Maybe one of us should compile a "history" of the mustang in MSFS...would be an interesting read!

Joseph

 

[Flame-Prop]

I am eagerly waiting for A2A Simulators to finish their re-furbished P51 FSX version and of course the magic ingredient that all A2A aircraft should have is Accusim. So far I came across the freeware P51 with excellect photo-realistic paints, then I came across Warbird Sim's P-51 Little friends I which does indeed feel like you are rideing the real thing. For the sound, TSS have made a sound pack for the P51 (FS2004) but I decided to use it for FSX which works just as well. However after hearing the plane fly, once again the quest for the the sound is Still in search to full recreate the experience. Warbirdsim has added the howling sound and with a few tweaks of mine I was able to match 98% to the real sound. Of course would of been great if there was the click sound as you played with the switches, I heard thoes however in A2A's P-51 if you have a good ear. I have to say, Scott's voice from A2A team has a very authentic sound to it if you watch some of their videos. I keep wondering if Warbird Sim would ever work toghether with A2A so they can use their P-51 model and add Accusim, which i must be dreaming about since the Accusim has already been fired into the P51.

 

[crashaz]

WBS sure has the most accurate model of the Stang no doubt.

Granted we have seen nothing of the A2A model as of yet.... I am sure they realize where the bar now stands. It's a very high one. I am looking forward to the Accusim for sure!