Aeroplane Heaven / Just Flight Lancaster released

**dhasdell** · August 29th, 2018, 03:26

The title says it all, really 😀

***Priller*** · August 29th, 2018, 03:32

You beat me to it David! I was too busy downloading and installing it!!

And here is the link to it:

https://www.justflight.com/product/l...ster%20B%20MkI

Priller

**IanP** · August 29th, 2018, 03:34

It's already on the never-ending list of things I really want but can't have.

Looks nice though. Hope to see some first impressions posts from people soon.

Ian P.

**strykerpsg** · August 29th, 2018, 03:54

Thanks for the update. Bought and downloading

**YoYo** · August 29th, 2018, 04:13

I dont know how big must be my hangar, first Halifax, then Lancaster and Liberator incoming also!

**dhasdell** · August 29th, 2018, 04:45

You're going to need an IanP airfield if you haven't got one.

***thefrog*** · August 29th, 2018, 05:05

Who’s doing a B-24?

**RKinkor** · August 29th, 2018, 05:15

Mike from Flight Replicas is doing one from what I understand. There is thread somewhere where he mentions it. It might be in the post about the Halifax.

**LouP** · August 29th, 2018, 05:18

Hate to say this but I am getting discouraged with he direction of the price of these add-ons lately. Seems we broke the $40 barrier and most are priced there now, regardless. I know some will just brush by this little comment but needed to voice my mind. I was interested in this and it looks nice but need to start picking which add-ons I purchase a little more judiciously.

LouP :-)

**Paul Golding** · August 29th, 2018, 05:37

Originally Posted by LouP

Hate to say this but I am getting discouraged with he direction of the price of these add-ons lately. Seems we broke the $40 barrier and most are priced there now, regardless. I know some will just brush by this little comment but needed to voice my mind. I was interested in this and it looks nice but need to start picking which add-ons I purchase a little more judiciously.

LouP :-)

At £27.99? I'd have thought that cheap enough for anyone with even just a mild curiosity to want buy it.

***wombat666*** · August 29th, 2018, 06:01

US$40.00 = A$56.00.
Exchange rates suck but considering the work that goes into these big and complex aircraft it's to be expected.
And one price fits all sims.

***Priller*** · August 29th, 2018, 07:36

I agree with most here: @ 34€ it is a steal. Compare most JF/AH products to other devs and they are always very reasonably priced.

moreover, their support is stellar and quick!

Priller

***blanston12*** · August 29th, 2018, 09:10

I wonder if there is a way to switch my payment currency on the JF store. At current exchange rate you pay 15% more if you pay in dollars compared to pounds.

**LouP** · August 29th, 2018, 09:22

The first add-on I ever purchased was 5 bucks (Carenado). I know there is a lot more work and detail in today's models but this one just seems a bit high. Maybe it's the exchange rate thing because a lot of the Just Flight products seem to be on the high side to me. Not trying to hijack the thread but I just purchased the JF Arrow on sale at $22 and that seems to be a fair price. I just can't grasp the regular price of $42, especially now that I see what it is. Don't get me wrong, it's a nice aircraft but I just don't get the 40+ dollar asking price for that one either.

I'll stop now.

LouP

***blanston12*** · August 29th, 2018, 09:29

Originally Posted by LouP

The first add-on I ever purchased was 5 bucks (Carenado). I know there is a lot more work and detail in today's models but this one just seems a bit high. Maybe it's the exchange rate thing because a lot of the Just Flight products seem to be on the high side to me. Not trying to hijack the thread but I just purchased the JF Arrow on sale at $22 and that seems to be a fair price. I just can't grasp the regular price of $42, especially now that I see what it is. Don't get me wrong, it's a nice aircraft but I just don't get the 40+ dollar asking price for that one either.

I'll stop now.

LouP

I agree, up to around 20-25$ I will buy on impulse, above that I have to think about it, the move above that the harder I think. At 50+ it's got to be super compelling and I can remember the last time I wanted an aircraft enough to spend that much. For JF aircraft you can wait till its on sale or they have there pick and match sale and get several for a bargain. Alas I have used those sales often enough that the last time they had the pick and match sale there was only one that I did not already have, and I did not really want it that much.

I'll stop now, returning to topic.

**UnknownGuest12** · August 29th, 2018, 10:17

Indeed a beautifull, detailed work, and not going to discuss if it deserves what it costs. Sure it took a lot of work to build. Anyway, 35 € is a bit more that I will pay for another airplane no matter the builder or model...will wait for a future sale

Regards

***Roger*** · August 29th, 2018, 10:29

Bought, downloaded, flown, excellent! Must read the flipping manual for the finer points

Frame rates are great for a big, complex model.

**ijay** · August 29th, 2018, 11:02

"Bought, downloaded, flown, excellent!" as Roger said
Then had to take the gratuitous, moody screenshots

**IanP** · August 29th, 2018, 12:25

@dhasdell: I've got most of the groundworks done for Metheringham - I'm just struggling to work out which tiny groups of pixels say "N" and which ones say "TB" at present. The two big obvious "T2s" and the big obvious "B1" are already there, as is the entire bomb dump and some of the dispersals.

However, discussing pricing, the only things I can afford at present cost GB£0.00, AU$0.00, US$0.00, €0.00 or 0ISK, so stop rubbing it in, will ya?!

:P

Cheers,

Ian P.

**bazzar** · August 29th, 2018, 13:59

For those that have not been able to find it, the manuals are now stored under The Producers in the Windows start menu.

**YoYo** · August 29th, 2018, 14:14

This is interesting (like in DCS):

Special texture techniques (PBR) create highly realistic paint and wear effects

**AussieMan** · August 29th, 2018, 15:36

Wombat666 hits the nail on the head with pricing. Also those complaining about pricing are forgetting one word ….. QUALITY. From the early FS aircraft the quality has improved immensely. As computers have improved over the years and can handle the latest flight sims so the quality of aircraft have improved. Aircraft like the Lancaster have become more complex. But the Just Flight pricing has remained the same for several years now.

**dvj** · August 29th, 2018, 16:17

My only hesitation would be the possibility of this item going on sale in a month after I paid full price. Looks dam "buster" nice however. Let's see, a half bag of groceries at Whole Foods, or a Lanc? What will he do

-d

**Catboat** · August 29th, 2018, 16:41

I have to agree. Quality and accuracy are the words! I started with FS9 and now run FSX with all the available bells and whistles, and I've been amazed at the advances in the above. JF, A.H, Carenado, A2A, Flight Replicas, Milviz, etc. All produce items that at least visually, are as close as possible to the real thing. We are also extremely lucky to have people like Manfred Jahn, Milton Shupe, and their respective teams, in the same league. I don't mind paying for my hobby, if that is the case. I am on a part-pension, so have to watch the pennies, but if I have to live on bread and water, and limit consumption of the "Turps" for a few days, so be it. Wifey Dear, will just have to restrict the outfit buying also, ("but it is reduced from $125 to $45, and I just had to have it. I have just downloaded the Lancaster, and am having problems with jerkiness, which I believe could be frame rates, and I know sweet Fannie Adams, about computers, but I'll sort it out eventually.