Alphasim Islander preview

[gajit]

Just spotted the preview on

http://www.alphasim.co.uk/index2.html


:jump::jump::jump:

[noddy]

Beat me to it.

Also, http://www.virtualavia.com/alphasim/index.php?topic=382.0

[d0mokun]

Hope you like it chaps ;)

Things are always changing and as thus, they are just previews. I've already made modifications to the bump maps et al, not to mention the fact we've not shown anything with colour yet.

Still, I hope it impresses somewhat!

BR
Dan.

[DaveWG]

Looks great Dan.
If the VC matches up to the exterior this will be on my Christmas list.

[doublecool]

Nice Twin -- :kilroy:

[lifejogger]

I like it.:ernae: I hope it comes with the textures it has in the screenshots cause it will make repaints easier.

[MCDesigns]

Still, I hope it impresses somewhat!

BR
Dan.

That it does Dan!! Looking at the shots, I see some cool painting opportunities and also some great flying scenarios, like Africa supply runs and the such.

My main concern is this, you guys seem to be advertising/pushing the KLN gps, of which I really have no use or interest in. Which makes me wonder about development time vs cost (meaning will the price point be higher due to the time invested in developing this GPS unit?)

Personally, I prefer a detailed model/interior that uses default gauges, but I am probably in the minority, LOL

[d0mokun]

Hi Michael,

The KLN, though as advanced as it is, will not push the cost up. A price for the BN2 has not yet been confirmed, though it is most likely to be in the $50-60 NZD region, which is pretty much in line with our other less complex releases.

The KLN can be left switched off if you so wish, it's not required for flight.

Lifejogger- a full paint kit will of course be included with those textures you see in the preview as a base. There are only 5 maps to paint for the exterior model and the kit is not at all difficult to use!

BR
Dan. :friday:

[gera]

Just Great!!!!!!.....I already have two FSAdventureSky Flights ready for it!!!!!!!....can we have it before Christmas???...Gracias:applause::applause::applaus e:

[d0mokun]

I truly am doing all I can to get it ready for Christmas.

Here is a screenshot of the Great Barrier Xpress livery. Also in the package is the GBA 'Kotare' livery. Great Barrier Airlines provided assistance with the Islander project. More screenshots are here -> http://www.virtualavia.com/alphasim/index.php?topic=382.0

http://www.alphasim3.com/upload/bn2gbx1.jpg

Best regards
Dan.

[gajit]

:applause::applause::applause::applause:

[Lionheart]

Awesome work Dan!

Looks like another AS bird will be in the LH hangers. :d (love your Rutan!)


Bill

[BananaBob]

That it does Dan!! Looking at the shots, I see some cool painting opportunities and also some great flying scenarios, like Africa supply runs and the such.

My main concern is this, you guys seem to be advertising/pushing the KLN gps, of which I really have no use or interest in. Which makes me wonder about development time vs cost (meaning will the price point be higher due to the time invested in developing this GPS unit?)

Personally, I prefer a detailed model/interior that uses default gauges, but I am probably in the minority, LOL

I'm in that minority Michael, LOL, and this is looking great!! :applause::applause::applause: (I'm liking all these pretty Santas also!)

[Nick C]

This is looking great and i look forward to seeing some VC shots. Are we likely to see a few Scottish birds Dan?

[d0mokun]

For sure Nick.

Ive painted a few British Airways aircraft (nee LoganAir) and a pure LoganAir example. There is also a Shetland Islands Council example.

Best
Dan.

[Panther_99FS]

Dano,
You guys doing this livery :ques:

http://www.airliners.net/photo/UK---Army/Pilatus-Britten-Norman-BN-2T/1146158/L/

http://www.airliners.net/photo/UK---Army/Pilatus-Britten-Norman-BN-2T/1145860/L/

[Sean Doran]

I look forward to being able to paint that one when released.:ernae:

Will we get a paintkit?

[Shane Olguin]

I'm happy to see interest already in this release. Wait until you actually fly it. Eye candy is one thing, but flyability is another. It flies as nice as it looks guys.

[Kiwikat]

Dano,
You guys doing this livery :ques:

http://www.airliners.net/photo/UK---Army/Pilatus-Britten-Norman-BN-2T/1146158/L/

http://www.airliners.net/photo/UK---Army/Pilatus-Britten-Norman-BN-2T/1145860/L/

Sorry Panther, that's the turbo version. No paints of the turbo version are included in the main package. We will be releasing some non-turbo military ones in our freeware pack though.


Will we get a paintkit?
Of course.

[d0mokun]

Hi chaps.

Here is another Kiwi bird ->
http://www.alphasim3.com/upload/milfordbn22.jpg

More shots as they come available here -> http://www.virtualavia.com/alphasim/index.php?topic=382

Best
Dan. :wiggle:

[kilo delta]

Any shots of the VC yet, Dan?

:ernae:

[Nick C]

For sure Nick.

Ive painted a few British Airways aircraft (nee LoganAir) and a pure LoganAir example. There is also a Shetland Islands Council example.

Good news, I was flying out of Lewis last night and could have done with an Islander!

[Aircanuck]

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Air-West/Pilatus-Britten-Norman-BN-2A-8/1177654&tbl=AIRLINERS&photo_nr=1&sok=WHERE__%28aircraft_generic_LIKE_%27Britten-Norman%25%27_OR_aircraft_generic_LIKE_%27Pilatus_B ritten-Norman%25%27%29_AND_%28country_%3D_%27Canada_-_British_Columbia%27%29_&sort=_order_by_photo_id_DESC_&prev_id=&next_id=0979415


...... can't wait for this one ! !

If its time to make a request ??..... how about this repaint of the "Air West" Islander.

Use to do charter work out of YVR in the late 70"s early 80's.

Aircanuck :mixedsmi:

[Tim-HH]

That looks really great! I guess that will be my first Alphasim addon :applause:

Btw. I would prefer this livery ('http://www.airliners.net/photo/Air-Hamburg/Britten-Norman-BN-2-Islander/0925241/L/') :jump:

Greetings
Tim

[gajit]

Thanks

Can i ask if the engine detail ie the front pistons - are modelled or is it just a texture?

[Kiwikat]

Btw. I would prefer this livery (http://www.airliners.net/photo/Air-Hamburg/Britten-Norman-BN-2-Islander/0925241/L/) :jump:

It will be in our freeware pack out soon after release. Due to the Shell logos and other company logos, we decided not to include it in the base package.


Can i ask if the engine detail ie the front pistons - are modelled or is it just a texture?

Modeled :wavey:

[d0mokun]

That looks really great! I guess that will be my first Alphasim addon :applause:

Btw. I would prefer this livery (http://www.airliners.net/photo/Air-Hamburg/Britten-Norman-BN-2-Islander/0925241/L/) :jump:

Greetings
Tim

Hi Tim,

Air Hamburg will be represented in the free liveries pack.

We can't included it with the product download because of copyright issues.

BR
Dan.

[Tim-HH]

That's great! Thanks :ernae:
Greetings
Tim

[d0mokun]

Hi chaps,

Here is a shot of our flagship Islander- 'Kotare', of Great Barrier Xpress. This particular aeroplane is the one we were allowed access to for the project. It's taken me a fair amount of time to hand paint this scheme, but I think it's worth the effort!

http://www.alphasim3.com/upload/Kotarebn23.jpg

More screenshots are, as ever, available here! -> http://www.virtualavia.com/alphasim/index.php?topic=382

Best regards
Dan.

[gajit]

wow Dan - thats just beautiful :jump:

[VCN-1]

That is outstanding!

VCN-1

[gajit]

Forgot to say i love the oil and other grease stains as well :applause:

[d0mokun]

Hi chaps,

Thanks for your comments!

Here is a WinAir example at TNCM. More shots are available via the link.

http://www.virtualavia.com/alphasim/index.php?topic=382.msg2821#new

http://www.alphasim3.com/upload/winairbn21.jpg

BR
Dan.

[Txmmy83]

Dan,
this bird is going to be FSX only is that right ?
I know no release dates are given by alphasim ! (only want to know before or after christmas ?)

will be my next Alphasim purchase !


BR
Tom

[Kiwikat]

this bird is going to be FSX only is that right ?
I know no release dates are given by alphasim ! (only want to know before or after christmas ?)

It will be both FSX and FS9 if we can fit it into FS9.

As for the release date... I'll let Dan take that one :icon_lol::ernae:

[d0mokun]

Release date- we'll see. I really can't offer a good estimate at the moment despite my every effort to have it out for Christmas.

Here are some new shots, one of Kotare and one of the OLT BN2.

http://www.alphasim3.com/upload/oltbn22.jpg

http://www.alphasim3.com/upload/kotarebn2b2.jpg

More screenshots as ever, here -> http://www.virtualavia.com/alphasim/index.php?topic=382.msg2826#msg2826

Best
Dan.

[MCDesigns]

Dang Dan, don't know what I am more impressed with, the aircraft or your scenery (LOVE the water in that first shot, WOW!!)

[stovall]

Michael, I am impressed with your Avatar! Much better than ground cover or water.

:costumes::costumes::costumes:

[MCDesigns]

Michael, I am impressed with your Avitar! Much better than ground cover or water.

:costumes::costumes::costumes:

Just trying to spread some Christmas cheer Tom, LOL :isadizzy:

[VCN-1]

Some unfortunate news concerning a Britton-Norman Islander.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,467588,00.html

VCN-1

[gajit]

Hi Dan

Its not easy from the screens to say 100% but the pilot immediately strikes me as being too small. Having been in a few islanders I know that they are not massively wide.- i know its WIP so I thought i'd mention it.

Carenado have recently got their scale wrong with the FSX Mentor.

[JT8D-9A]

Release date- we'll see. I really can't offer a good estimate at the moment despite my every effort to have it out for Christmas.

Here are some new shots, one of Kotare and one of the OLT BN2.

http://www.alphasim3.com/upload/oltbn22.jpg

http://www.alphasim3.com/upload/kotarebn2b2.jpg

More screenshots as ever, here -> http://www.virtualavia.com/alphasim/index.php?topic=382.msg2826#msg2826

Best
Dan.
*drool* Great work! :applause:

[d0mokun]

G'day. Aussie Islander here. Bonza.
http://www.virtualavia.com/alphasim/index.php?topic=382.msg2833#new

http://www.alphasim3.com/upload/barrierbn21.jpg

Scenery is the OrbX/ FTX YRED; highly recommended.

[d0mokun]

http://www.virtualavia.com/alphasim/index.php?topic=382.msg2838#new

http://www.alphasim3.com/upload/shetlandbn23.jpg

[gajit]

That does look great in that scheme :applause:

Can we see the VC yet dan????????

[gajit]

Im using the tilt at Bembridge until we get the Islander in its natural habitat. :jump:

[Tim-HH]

I've found some WIP pictures of the VC >HERE< (http://www.simforums.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=29913)

Very impressive!!:applause:

Greetings
Tim

[tigisfat]

Wow, I didn't know that the aircraft was still that far off.

[CG_1976]

I'm hoping to see a HMCA paint on the Islander.

[d0mokun]

Didn't realise someone else was posting previews of my work lol!

Though "still that far off" is an alright comment to make if a) you know what the VC looks like at present and b) you know what work goes into them, and how long it takes.

It will be my last official AS project so I aim to make it good.

[MCDesigns]

Didn't realise someone else was posting previews of my work lol!

Though "still that far off" is an alright comment to make if a) you know what the VC looks like at present and b) you know what work goes into them, and how long it takes.

It will be my last official AS project so I aim to make it good.

Really? Are you leaving AS Dan? So does flydave123 actually work for AS or is it an overzealous fan posting pics, LOL.?

So far it's looking great Dan, should do well when released!

[d0mokun]

I am indeed. Time moves on and so do I. I won't go into details here though.

I think flydave might be a Flight1 spokesperson- I just wasn't aware that some of my older renders were going public!

[N2056]

That VC is a great piece of work...I really like to see pics that include detail about the mesh! Gives me something to study & learn from :typing:

The plane is looking awesome. I look forward to seeing the end product! :woot:

[Francois]

Now THERE's a plane worth having for us freight types.... carry on !

[michael davies]

Thats a shame, but, how shall I say, not unexpected :whistle:.

Alphasim seem to have gone off the boil in recent months, shame really, I'm sure they'll bounce back in due course.

Kindest

Michael


I am indeed. Time moves on and so do I. I won't go into details here though.

I think flydave might be a Flight1 spokesperson- I just wasn't aware that some of my older renders were going public!

[tigisfat]

Though "still that far off" is an alright comment to make if a) you know what the VC looks like at present and b) you know what work goes into them, and how long it takes.

You're right, I only assumed that those mesh pics were very current and represented a product very far from completion. Sorry if I was wrong. (slowly steps back into shadows)

[tigisfat]

Let nothing stop the C-17, for the love of god. I've waited so long, and so many talented people had their hands on it.

[michael davies]

You know, now that UKMIL is closed to further aircraft production and there appears to be no other C-17 in production, the AS one is the last hope, be assured I more than most want to see it finished, having invested a significant amount of time in the early days. Twice I've considered doing my own as a backup contingency, along with maybe a couple of other transports, not necessarily as commercial concerns either.

Kindest

Michael


Let nothing stop the C-17, for the love of god. I've waited so long, and so many talented people had their hands on it.

[tigisfat]

You know, now that UKMIL is closed to further aircraft production and there appears to be no other C-17 in production, the AS one is the last hope, be assured I more than most want to see it finished, having invested a significant amount of time in the early days. Twice I've considered doing my own as a backup contingency, along with maybe a couple of other transports, not necessarily as commercial concerns either.

Kindest

Michael

I didn't know UKMIL was making one. I hope they have a change of heart and come back. I'd donate if they made a C-17 with a VC.

I'd love it if FSD would port their passable C-17 and T-38 over.

This is one of a few I've considered funding myself. Some time ago the surplus was there, but not so much anymore with the recent failure of two of my businesses. Frankly, I'd have figured that we'd surely have had a C-17 by now.

[michael davies]

Funding is never really an issue, most modellers build for pleasure or subject matter that interests them, its detailed interior information thats always an issue, doesnt matter if its a C-17, B-52 or B737, VCs these days require an awful lot more detail, its not acceptable any more to pan around a VC and see generic formica walls and cardboard seats, people want details and details require information.

I was fortunate to get inside a T-43 and allowed to take photos, the crew were most amazed when I was taking pictures of the roof and rear bulkhead :), as well as all the normal controls and gauges LOL.

You just cannot even contemplate building a model without several hundred detailed shots these days.

UKMIL, yes they were doing a C-17, I think there was a preview here somewhere, maybe in the Chinook thread ?, it was around that time when we were all helping the author sort FSx shine and materials out in the Chinook. Over at the AS unofficial forum I see the Chinook is now also canceled ?.

Kindest

Michael


I didn't know UKMIL was making one. I hope they have a change of heart and come back. I'd donate if they made a C-17 with a VC.

I'd love it if FSD would port their passable C-17 and T-38 over.

This is one of a few I've considered funding myself. Some time ago the surplus was there, but not so much anymore with the recent failure of two of my businesses. Frankly, I'd have figured that we'd surely have had a C-17 by now.

[d0mokun]

As a sign of good faith I have agreed to see the C-17 through to release, being as I've been sheparding it in recent times. I am also working on an unannounced project, similarly in good faith.

[michael davies]

Good to hear :applause:.

Kindest

Michael


As a sign of good faith I have agreed to see the C-17 through to release, being as I've been sheparding it in recent times. I am also working on an unannounced project, similarly in good faith.

[centuryseries]

On to pastures new eh Dan, does that mean that one will be returning to the land of wind rain and 2 week summers? :welcome:

:focus: C-17 and Islander look superb, I hope you continue modeling?

[d0mokun]

Ah I'm sure you'll see me and my work around often enough ;)

As part of my visa requirements, I have to return to the UK. It's been a fun 2 years here.

[Smudge]

Shame to hear Dan...next time I see you on MSN I'll give you a shout. :)

[tigisfat]

Funding is never really an issue, most modellers build for pleasure or subject matter that interests them, its detailed interior information thats always an issue, doesnt matter if its a C-17, B-52 or B737, VCs these days require an awful lot more detail, its not acceptable any more to pan around a VC and see generic formica walls and cardboard seats, people want details and details require information.

I was fortunate to get inside a T-43 and allowed to take photos, the crew were most amazed when I was taking pictures of the roof and rear bulkhead :), as well as all the normal controls and gauges LOL.

You just cannot even contemplate building a model without several hundred detailed shots these days.

UKMIL, yes they were doing a C-17, I think there was a preview here somewhere, maybe in the Chinook thread ?, it was around that time when we were all helping the author sort FSx shine and materials out in the Chinook. Over at the AS unofficial forum I see the Chinook is now also canceled ?.

Kindest

Michael

It can't be too hard. I get C-17 rides from time to time, and I always take video and pics. I've even got all the right aural tones and pics of the gauges working and their various functions. I offered them to alphasim, but I guess they already had that stuff. If anyone around here wants pics of US military aircraft (provided it's not sensitive material) I'll get 'em.

[UKMIL]

You know, now that UKMIL is closed to further aircraft production and there appears to be no other C-17 in production, the AS one is the last hope, be assured I more than most want to see it finished, having invested a significant amount of time in the early days. Twice I've considered doing my own as a backup contingency, along with maybe a couple of other transports, not necessarily as commercial concerns either.

Kindest

Michael

http://www.ukmil.org.uk/e107_files/public/1223916489_3_FT34345_image13.jpg

http://www.ukmil.org.uk/e107_files/public/1232218372_3_FT0_image6_.jpg

[Prowler1111]

The Budha!....awesome dev(AS also) but i´m more a Fred´s fan (when freddy works, it kicks budha´s a** anytime.)
Prowler

[michael davies]

Freds give me a h&*$ on, sorry....it is after the water shed though LOL, I've still yet to capture one on approach to Mildenhall, maybe this year, that is one cockpit I am looking for rear facing views of, the rest of the technology is solveable, kneeling, ramps, steering rear gear and crab function, just need more VC data.

Anyway, back to C-17s, they tend to look awfully small, until you get close to them, thats quite a cargo hold they have in their, nothing like a Fred but big none the less.

Kindest

Michael


The Budha!....awesome dev(AS also) but i´m more a Fred´s fan (when freddy works, it kicks budha´s a** anytime.)
Prowler

[noddy]

Sorry to hear you are leaving, good luck on your new adventures.

[deimos256]

question with the VC, how quick does it load up, some of AS' releases have had really long load times in the past. Looks great, i usually dont fly this type but that might change

[d0mokun]

Pretty quickly- it's being optimised for FSX.

The problem with previous releases is that consumer demands have meant they've had to be for both sims, meaning I couldn't take advantage of any FSX tricks.

C-17- well, it isn't that easy for a British national living in NZ to get access to a C17 ;) That said, there are specialists on the team that work wiht the C17 so pretty much every aural tone and feature has been programmed.

[Mickey D]

TBH Dan I'm not too surprised by your announcement. I once said to my son "in the first years of your working life move on after two years because if you are too good at your job promotion will only come by moving up elsewhere".
He took that advice and is now settled and heading a team working for a prominent UK aerospace company.
Look forward to meeting up at Elvy again.

Wishing you the best.

[yago9]

question with the VC, how quick does it load up, some of AS' releases have had really long load times in the past. Looks great, i usually dont fly this type but that might change


:whistle::whistle: Roughly it takes about few years to load a Alpahsim VC after you saw the first shot of a almost complet project on their website.
Ex. BN2 , Jaguar , C-17.

[d0mokun]

Yep. Nevermind about the other 12 or more things that came out in the same space..

[Rezabrya]

It only takes me like one second tops to load the Blackhawk and T-34 which are both using the 3D gauge tech. It'll suck seeing you go Dano because you were a huge addition to Alphasim but I hope you move on to bigger and better things.

[Panther_99FS]

Here we go...10...9...8...7...6...5.....

[d0mokun]

http://archvillain.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/not-this-again.jpg

:173go1:

[Prowler1111]

OMG!!..lol...

[tigisfat]

Freds give me a h&*$ on, sorry....it is after the water shed though LOL, I've still yet to capture one on approach to Mildenhall, maybe this year, that is one cockpit I am looking for rear facing views of, the rest of the technology is solveable, kneeling, ramps, steering rear gear and crab function, just need more VC data.

Anyway, back to C-17s, they tend to look awfully small, until you get close to them, thats quite a cargo hold they have in their, nothing like a Fred but big none the less.

Kindest

Michael

I you release a C-5 I'll freak out and give you a ton of money. I've made five different C-5 sound packs, one for every version of MSFS since FS98. I like to think I've got it pretty good now. The alphasim C-5 is good, but the flight dynamics annoy me to where I can't use it.

[tigisfat]

It's not like Dan's "going anywhere", at least not as far as we're concerned. The internet will reflect his existence to us on the same websites. He's still going to be making aircraft, too. Everyone else has left Alphasim anyway!!

[tigisfat]

---C-17 pics---


How close to being done is it?

[d0mokun]

Well there you go anyway, previews of the HU16 I've spent the past two days painting have gone up.

That's the 'secret' one previously mentioned.

[fsafranek]

Well there you go anyway, previews of the HU16 I've spent the past two days painting have gone up.

That's the 'secret' one previously mentioned.
Yep. Seems like somebody guessed it in the last official forum or maybe it
was the first "unofficial" one. Very nice looking metal surfaces in any case.
:ernae:

[gera]

This is like the "Water drop Torture"!!!!!!!!!!............or "here comes the wolf".........once and for all-----when????????
and no baloney!!!!!!! enough is enough!!!!!!!......need one Now!!!!!!!----Jesus Perez!!!!!!!!!!!:173go1::173go1:

[michael davies]

I'd like to hear those !, let me clear my desk of current chores and I'll drop a PM to you and ask nicely if I can have the latest set....please :).

Kindest

Michael


I you release a C-5 I'll freak out and give you a ton of money. I've made five different C-5 sound packs, one for every version of MSFS since FS98. I like to think I've got it pretty good now. The alphasim C-5 is good, but the flight dynamics annoy me to where I can't use it.