Thread: F8F

**Daveroo** · August 15th, 2015, 17:48

is there a payware F8F?....i have Milton's plane.

**SeanTK** · August 15th, 2015, 17:54

A quick Google search for "FSX F8F" yields the following as the first result:

http://www.vertigostudios.co.uk/f8f

**Mach3DS** · August 15th, 2015, 18:02

I was just flying it today! The VS F8F is great!

**fsxar177** · August 15th, 2015, 19:20

It's certainly the best available.

**Tako_Kichi** · August 15th, 2015, 20:30

It is certainly great to look at but be aware that there are 'issues' with it if you are used to coupling your auto-pilot to the GPS and following the 'pink line'. I've tried to fix it multiple times and came to the conclusion that it is just not possible due to the custom auto-pilot coding in use. I even raised the issue with Vertigo Studios but got nowhere with it due to the well known issues with the model and coding.

**Mach3DS** · August 15th, 2015, 20:34

Just out of curiosity....this was all released prior to the tool modelconverterX. The issue is (as I understand it) that VS can't fix anything because the modeler either stepped down or lost or (insert the catastophic event here) and the model files are not available. Couldn't VS, who owns the product, simply use modelconverterX to import the current model back into their desired editor and then "fix" the model issue themselves, then release a patch? I mean, I'm relatively sure it can be done, since there have been numerous things like it being done on the freeware side? I could be wrong though....

**Mach3DS** · August 15th, 2015, 21:26

**hairyspin** · August 15th, 2015, 23:10

Originally Posted by 000rick000

Just out of curiosity... Couldn't VS, who owns the product, simply use modelconverterX to import the current model back into their desired editor and then "fix" the model issue themselves, then release a patch?

ModelConverterX doesn't produce the model as built in Gmax/3ds Max/FSDS or whatever, it only reproduces the triangulated mesh. Custom coded features are lost so SimConnect features have to be rebuilt/recoded from scratch. Model parts have to be separated from each other, since they're joined together by drawcall. It's nearly as much work as building the model from scratch: not a realistic proposal for a complex payware model.

**Mach3DS** · August 15th, 2015, 23:17

Thanks for clearing that up! I've been curious for a while...too bad though. But, even so, I still love this model regardless and would recommend it anyway.

**Mach3DS** · August 15th, 2015, 23:45

Shiny yet dirty...

**skyhawka4m** · August 16th, 2015, 08:41

**Daveroo** · August 16th, 2015, 09:04

ive tried several days in a row to buy this (i started before i asked,wanted to see what yall had to say)but pcsimstore always kicks it back to me saying my CC was turned down (declined)...guess i wont beable to have this...but they dont want my money...fine...

**patful** · August 16th, 2015, 09:46

My favorite warbird, but I'm reluctant to buy it. I read the review at AVSIM when it first came out. It mentioned several switch covers that opened backwards, and a really noticeable bad weld in the VC. Does anyone know if they ever fixed these?

**YoYo** · August 16th, 2015, 11:38

In 2011 I did this very diry skin of French Bearcat used in Korea.
Screenies from 2011 too:

**DaveB** · August 16th, 2015, 11:45

Originally Posted by patful

My favorite warbird, but I'm reluctant to buy it. I read the review at AVSIM when it first came out. It mentioned several switch covers that opened backwards, and a really noticeable bad weld in the VC. Does anyone know if they ever fixed these?

I don't recall that but I've not flown it for a while. I DO know that it's a sod to paint if you go outside the norm.. especially the fin. The fin on the long fin model was stretched to make it that size. Not a problem until you come to put a large B there representing the TFC's aircraft. It is one size on the fin and another on the rudder. I gave up

ATB
DaveB

**menef** · August 17th, 2015, 12:04

**paiken** · August 17th, 2015, 12:15

Originally Posted by Daveroo

ive tried several days in a row to buy this (i started before i asked,wanted to see what yall had to say)but pcsimstore always kicks it back to me saying my CC was turned down (declined)...guess i wont beable to have this...but they dont want my money...fine...

I've run into a similar thing. If they have a paypal option, choose that. The paypal site will accept your card and apply the payment in a way that the bank in question will honor. You don't need a paypal account to utilize this option.

***Daube*** · February 24th, 2016, 05:15

I'm bumping this topic to ask if anybody has access to PcSimStore webshop ?
It seems the website is down since several days. I wanted to reinstall the Bearcat, but I can't get my registration code since I can't log into the webshop...
Of course I checked my emails from my purchase, but unfortunately they don't include the code in there...
Anybody knows what's happening ?

***noddy*** · February 24th, 2016, 05:20

It is coming up with site under construction, so hopefully will be back up and running soon.

**papab** · February 24th, 2016, 05:23

Got this:
http://www.pcsimstore.com/store_closed.html

**CP1207** · February 24th, 2016, 06:08

Originally Posted by noddy

It is coming up with site under construction, so hopefully will be back up and running soon.

Has been like that for at least 3 weeks (as far back as my browser history goes).
Just looked and I re-installed the F8F on 13 Jan 2016 and I know I was having trouble finding the registration# then so at least that long...

**mikewmac** · February 24th, 2016, 06:51

Guys,

The VS F8F Bearcat is currently available on sale for $1.16 at: http://www.flightstore.co.uk/dvds-si...ware-c499#c499

It is also available there in the Warbirds Legends X Volume 1 collection along with the VS F9F Panther, VS SBD Dauntless and VS P-36 Hawk for $5.81. I recently bought this set on sale along with the VS TBM Avenger, VS F6F Hellcat and a Warbirdsim Mustang Collection for a total of $20.25. Of course it cost me $16.49 to have them shipped to the USA, but it was still a pretty good deal for over a $100 worth of FSX aircraft.

**Milton Shupe** · February 24th, 2016, 07:08

Originally Posted by YoYo

In 2011 I did this very diry skin of French Bearcat used in Korea.
Screenies from 2011 too:

Now that is the ultimate in textures IMO. Excellent!

I wish I had Harpoons, Venturas, and Lodestars painted like that. :-)

**Desert Rat** · February 24th, 2016, 07:54

Originally Posted by mikewmac

Guys,

The VS F8F Bearcat is currently available on sale for $1.16 at: http://www.flightstore.co.uk/dvds-si...ware-c499#c499

It is also available there in the Warbirds Legends X Volume 1 collection along with the VS F9F Panther, VS SBD Dauntless and VS P-36 Hawk for $5.81. I recently bought this set on sale along with the VS TBM Avenger, VS F6F Hellcat and a Warbirdsim Mustang Collection for a total of $20.25. Of course it cost me $16.49 to have them shipped to the USA, but it was still a pretty good deal for over a $100 worth of FSX aircraft.

Guessing you didn't notice the Stearman or Vans RV8 then for £1 each. Thanks for the HU BTW, £70 of addons (I already have the Hellcat) for £9.50 including postage, yah!! . It's slightly cheaper to buy the legends packs separately if you don't have to worry about oversees shipping I guess, £1 each.

***Daube*** · February 24th, 2016, 08:28

Ok so I guess I'll have to wait until the website is available again...
By searching on google, I noticed just one results about somebody complaining about the website being offline... and that was in November 2015... I wonder if they will ever get back online.
Concerning the offers at flightsimstore, these are for the boxed products only. My computer doesn't have any DVD drive anymore, so these products are excluded.

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