This is an "interim release" waiting for version 3.4.0
Here a change log:
- UBUNTU (multiplayer) version fuselage textures have been reduced from 4096 to 2048 in order to further reduce CPU/GPU load still mantaining high graphic quality, now frame drop is close to 0 even in a crowded MP environment, SOLO version remains with their high quality 4096x4096 textures.
- Weapon drop/launch .dll module has been rewritten in order to eliminate FSX server clogging, weapon delivery on MP environment now can be considered server safe.
- Several minor bug fixes and enhancements.
visit: http://www.simskunkworks.102virtual.org
RECOMMENDED READINGS:
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Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\AERIT-F104S-V3-CLEAN\docs\zipperhints.pdf
Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\AERIT-F104S-V3-CLEAN\docs\zipper_for_dummies.pdf
Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\AERIT-F104S-V3-CLEAN\docs\AER-1T-F104S-PCL-NORMPROC.pdf
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Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\AERIT-F104S-V3-CLEAN\docs\zipperhints.pdf
Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\AERIT-F104S-V3-CLEAN\docs\zipper_for_dummies.pdf
Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\AERIT-F104S-V3-CLEAN\docs\AER-1T-F104S-PCL-NORMPROC.pdf
MODEL
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High detailed model, fully animated
High detailed 3D cockpit, fully animated and working
Frame rate friendly in single and multi palyer, it cames in two versions:
- "SOLO" for single player use
- "UBUNTU" optimized for multiplayer
- Complete 3D-lights systems both internal and external, no flaws on low visibility
TEXTURES
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- Complete Italian liveries set in different tone and aging
- Bump, speculars applied (SOLO model only)
- Soon a complete paintkit will be available for painters
SYSTEMS
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- Almost all real system have been modelled and are working as the real thing is
- Flight dynamics modeled 99% close to real airplane, fully tested and validated by qualified real F-104 pilots
- Fully functional NASARR R-21G radar, A/G and A/A mode with:
* MTI (Mouving target indication)
* STT (Single track target)
* LOCK-ON
* ATTACK
- Aerodynamic pitch up, inertia coupling and BLC system reproduced
- Payload drop actually changes airplane weight and balance
- Inertial navigator Litton LN-3 fully implemented
- Dual timer bombing system
- Special weapon delivery system
- Conventional weapon system, rocket launch, AA missiles launch system
MULTIPLAYER
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- Model is optimized for Multiplayer, it loads, drops/launch MK82/MK83/Rockets/Gun, launchs AIM9/AIM7, weapon drop/blast and missile launch are visible both in single and multiplayer mode with no or negligible FSX server clogging (tested and verified with up to 10 players and 25 weapon, bandwidth load remains below 80 KBytes)
OTHERS
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Model comes with complete docs:
- Normal/emergency/weapons procedures pilot checklists
- Real 300 pages aircraft manual patched to be fully used with the model
- Other useful docs
- High detailed sceneries of 2 Italian airbases (Rimini and Istrana)
- Support forum account
- All version 3.x upgrading and patches at no cost.
- Full detailed paint kit available for painters (It will be published later)
- GPL (restricted) licensedNOTE: F-104 S is assured to work flawlessly in FSX - ACC PACK only, run on FSX SP1 or SP2 have been not tested.
SOLO/MULTIPLAYER CONSIDERATIONS (SOLO vs UBUNTU)
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- UBUNTU models are optimized for multiplayer environment, fuselage has less than 80000 triangles, no bumps nor specular maps still mantaining an excellent graphical quality, it does not require great rendering resources and is frame rate friendly.
- UBUNTU models can be used with more than 10 players with no or little frame drop, above 20 players frame rate is still acceptable on high end machines.
- SOLO models can be still used in multiplayer as well, however they do have more complex fuselage, bump and specular maps. We suggest to do not fly with more than 6 players with SOLO models.
