Area 51 C-17 released!

**Felixthreeone** · July 10th, 2011, 11:58

http://area51sim.com/index.html

**dougal** · July 10th, 2011, 12:42

Originally Posted by Felixthreeone

http://area51sim.com/index.html

Wow!

They're like buses & policemen... None at all, then they all arrive together.

Wonder how it compares...?

**tommieboy** · July 10th, 2011, 12:47

No obvious photo gallery link aside from this one; screen shots might not be the most up to date though......

http://area51sim.com/blog/index.php

Maybe the C-5 patch will be next.....:mixedsmi:

Tommy

**Felixthreeone** · July 10th, 2011, 13:11

I am going to watch this thread CLOSELY...I am in the market for a C-17, but I am very curious to see what people's opinions/thoughts are on this Area 51 offering. Clearly, it is reasonably priced at $29.95. The competing Virtavia model is $55!!! So, lets see where this goes...and then I may part with some cash:salute:

**Bob.sc** · July 10th, 2011, 13:48

Me too.

**Gdavis101** · July 10th, 2011, 14:31

Me three!

**LonelyplanetXO** · July 10th, 2011, 16:44

me four!

**N2056** · July 10th, 2011, 16:51

I'm very pleased to know that you guys can count!

Sorry...couldn't help myself

**Felixthreeone** · July 10th, 2011, 16:59

Originally Posted by N2056

I'm very pleased to know that you guys can count!

Sorry...couldn't help myself

...the counting I am interested in (lol) revolves around the $25 difference in price between this rendition and the virtavia offering. But, I can read bunches about the Virtavia bird...I want to know how people like (or don't) this Area 51 plane..

**N2056** · July 10th, 2011, 17:25

I realize that...I just felt the need for some humor. I hope that's okay

**ZsoltB** · July 10th, 2011, 21:50

It should also be noted that both simulator (FS9-FSX) works!
Go Aera51!

***fsafranek*** · July 10th, 2011, 22:05

Originally Posted by zsoltquack

It should also be noted that both simulator (FS9-FSX) works!
Go Aera51!

Some screen shots then? Just curious.
:ernae:

**spotlope** · July 10th, 2011, 22:17

I don't mean to be critical 'cause I'm sure it's a fine plane, but who in the world tries to sell an FS add-on with zero screenshots? This might be the first FS dev site I've ever visited that doesn't have a gallery of shots for each offering. Also, they need to update the title of the page. The C-17 page as-is says "OH-58D Kiowa". Sometimes "save as" isn't your friend.

**Cag40Navy** · July 10th, 2011, 22:27

I have yet to buy any of the C-17 offerings yet until i see both. I may very well end up buying both just for kicks n giggles. Again, time is our friend.... I hope at least.

***anthony31*** · July 10th, 2011, 22:33

You've been reading my mind Bill.

I went to the area51 website after reading the first post and couldn't find any screenshots or much other info (plus I also noticed the title of the page was 0h-58D Kiowa).

So I came back to read the rest of this thread to see if anyone had posted some screenies.

Please Area51, if you want people to buy your stuff let them know what it is they are buying first.

**Mithrin** · July 10th, 2011, 23:32

LOL what a crappy webpage. They hotlink half of the world but nothing works. If that's a sign of their eye for detail then my eye will detail the hell out of my wallet and keep it safe and warm!

**calypsos** · July 10th, 2011, 23:50

Unless there has been a huge lmprovement in their models, I would say the old maxim about 'you get what you pay for' probably holds a lot of water with this model. Would anybody buy any product 'sight unseen'?

***Daube*** · July 11th, 2011, 00:46

We can see some screenshots by clicking on the "blog" link on the top menu.

**ZsoltB** · July 11th, 2011, 00:48

Originally Posted by fsafranek

Some screen shots then? Just curious.
:ernae:

I have not bought it!

**Desert Rat** · July 11th, 2011, 00:58

Originally Posted by fsafranek

Some screen shots then? Just curious.
:ernae:

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforum...-C-17-Released...

FS9, but close enough?

Jamie

**jeansy** · July 11th, 2011, 02:05

screen shots here

http://area51sim.com/blog/index.php

**hae5904** · July 11th, 2011, 04:59

Thanks for the link Jeansy.

Must say I join those who wonder 'bout the differences between V & A, mainly the price difference. More important, how do the FPS hold between both product.

Hank

**narah** · July 11th, 2011, 05:30

Originally Posted by calypsos

Unless there has been a huge lmprovement in their models, I would say the old maxim about 'you get what you pay for' probably holds a lot of water with this model. Would anybody buy any product 'sight unseen'?

I agree, however most products we have, were bought "unflown". Just wanted to mention that, after i had to deal with inadequateness of airfiles and aircraft configs which i haven´t considered possible. No experience with A51 but a lot of with the other one mentioned. Could it be worse?

**MDIvey** · July 11th, 2011, 06:04

I'm no screenshots artist but here are some for those interested. very pleased. I have Virtavia and now the area 51 and I like both but maybe these might help some of you make up your minds about the area 51 one. Frankly the shots on their site do not do it justice. Only three paints but all done superbly and very fine detailed. Enjoy.

Matt
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***Daube*** · July 11th, 2011, 06:30

Thanks for the screenshots. I see no self-shadowing, does that mean it's a port-over ?

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