English Electric Canberra series for FS9

[nazca_steve]

Hello all,

Flying Stations would like to announce the start of an ongoing series of new EE Canberra models for FS9 (with good FSX compatibility).

[patchz]

Looks good. If it were also native to FSX I would be interested.

[nazca_steve]

Ahh, the eternal FSX native situation.  I'll have to see about a conversion to X down the line, this one flies fairly well in X, but I understand the want of a native version.

[patchz]

Jets are usually not as bad as props. With jets, I think the main thing is the VC, gauges, and windows. With props, it is often all that plus the proverbial prop behind the cloud issue. I have several with that problem that would be wonderful FSX models if not for that. My biggest disappointment was with two payware aircraft that are that way. One would think a reputable builder would let you know up front. They currently have a sale on, but I'm not sure I want to spend any more money with them.

[nazca_steve]

In this case it's not just a case of converting to FSX syntax in the model, it's the models themselves.  As you may well know, FS9 is saddled with a poly limit when exporting models, and so when I started the project I had to go lower poly than perhaps I would have done with X.  Later on I learned of the method to get around that, but even then, it's still not 100% foolproof and there are still issues. 

So...if I end up doing an X version, it should, in fairness to the buyer, be a whole new, higher-poly build.  When you look at the standard of current X payware model VCs, you see an extreme level (in most cases!) of quality.  I'm proud of the quality I put into my FS9 Canberras, but it's got to be more for a native X build.  As I said though, even this FS9 release flies and looks pretty good in X off the bat - give it a try with the B.2 release before the freeware trial ends.

Steve

[patchz]

I should have read more carefully. I did not catch the 'freeware' part. Not only am I going to try the B2, but I am downloading the Swordfish, and a couple of Seahawks as well. Thanks Steve.

[nazca_steve]

You're welcome, the Sea Hawk is still an all-time fave of mine, might have to revisit that for FSX next year.

[patchz]

The one I am most interested in is the Blackburn Buccaneer S.1. Do you have an estimate of release date, and whether it will be freeware at first?

[olderndirt]

You're welcome, the Sea Hawk is still an all-time fave of mine, might have to revisit that for FSX next year.

Anything on an FSX Sea Fury one of your Lordships revealed in the fetal stages.

[nazca_steve]

If I told you I'd have to kill you.

[Skippybing]

Reference the Buccaneer and Sea Fury.
The Bucc will probably be ready sometime in the next three months depending on how many problems I meet getting various features to work. E.g. the radar currently displays shipping targets but I haven't got land to display yet, or enabled a lock on feature to feed through to the Pilot's Attack Sight (an early form of HUD). And last night I spent about three hours writing some C code to sequence the fuel flow correctly as the standard FSX functions weren't up to it.  So it'll probably be a few more weeks before I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and get a more accurate release date.
The Sea Fury will ironically probably be available sooner despite only really starting on it a few months back!  Basically she just needs some final external mapping done and a VC built, the lack of complex systems to model or second cockpit make it, relatively speaking, an easier aircraft to do.  Mind you we haven't got a flight model yet...

[patchz]

Thanks for the update Skippy, looking forward to the finished products.

[Fly2e]

[movedhere] Payware [move by] Fly2e.

[nazca_steve]

Hello all old and new Canberra pilots!

Well, me again flogging the proverbial dead horse.  I'm pleased to announce the next installment of the ongoing Canberra series for FS9 is ready for download at the still princely sum of $10.00 USD from the link below. This pack forms the fourth in the series, following on from the B.1, B.2 and Bomber Power packs recently released, and covers the T.4, T.11/19. T.17 and much-loved TT.18. The models all feature the same quality you've (hopefully!) seen so far, along with working winch gear, opening hatches, bays and more. You can download the new pack at the link below:

http://flyingstations.com/canberra-pack-tugs-trainers.html

Pilot's Notes are available in PDF from the main download page, and an ongoing support thread has been set up on our forum here:
http://z13.invisionfree.com/Flying_Stations/index.php?showtopic=96

Repaints will be coming out very soon via our web site, as will a paint kit.  Thanks to all for your continued interest and happy training!

Steve



A few snaps to whet your appetites:

T.4 in RAE 'raspberry ripple' scheme (one of the all-time greatest paint schemes...





VC view:



TT.18 in FRADU colours:



T.17s:





T.11/T.19:

[nazca_steve]

Hola to all old and new Canberra pilots!

Flying Stations is pleased to announce the next installment of the ongoing Canberra series for FS9. This pack forms the fifth in the series, following on from the B.1, B.2, Bomber Power and Tugs and Trainers packs recently released.