SSW F-104 S "Zipper" VERSION 3.2.0 "EASTER EGGS"

[LUCE1]

SIM SKUNK WORKS IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE PUBLISHING OF RELEASE 3.2.0
OF THE AERITALIA-LOCKEED F-104S (aka "The Zipper")


http://www.simskunkworks.102virtual.org

We consider this release a big step ahead over the previous 3.0.2, the external fuselage has been remade using 3D Studio with all most recent tecnologies, bumps, speculars, 3D lights, etc.
Also all textures have been remade from scratch differentiating tone and aging.
All systems have been reviewed and enhanced with particular attention to frame rate friendship and multiplayer environment.
The result is a frame rate friend and in all aspect complete FSX model.


MODEL
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High detailed model, fully animated
High detailed 3D cockpit, fully animated and working
Frame rate friendly in single and multi palyer, it cames in two versions:
- "SOLO" for single player use
- "UBUNTU" optimized for multiplayer
- Complete 3D-lights systems both internal and external, no flaws on low visibility


TEXTURES
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- Complete Italian liveries set in different tone and aging
- Bump, speculars applied (SOLO model only)
- Soon a complete paintkit will be available for painters


SYSTEMS
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- Almost all real system have been modelled and are working as the real thing is
- Flight dynamics modeled 99% close to real airplane, fully tested and validated by qualified real F-104 pilots
- Fully functional NASARR R-21G radar, A/G and A/A mode with:
* MTI (Mouving target indication)
* STT (Single track target)
* LOCK-ON
* ATTACK
- Aerodynamic pitch up, inertia coupling and BLC system reproduced
- Payload drop actually changes airplane weight and balance
- Inertial navigator Litton LN-3 fully implemented
- Dual timer bombing system
- Special weapon delivery system
- Conventional weapon system, rocket launch, AA missiles launch system


MULTIPLAYER
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- Model is optimized for Multiplayer, it loads, drops/launch MK82/MK83/Rockets/Gun, launchs AIM9/AIM7, weapon drop/blast and missile launch are visible both in single and multiplayer mode with no or negligible FSX server clogging (tested and verified with up to 10 players and 25 weapon, bandwidth load remains below 80 KBytes)


OTHERS
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Model comes with complete docs:
- Normal/emergency/weapons procedures pilot checklists
- Real 300 pages aircraft manual patched to be fully used with the model
- Other useful docs
- High detailed sceneries of 2 Italian airbases (Rimini and Istrana)
- Support forum account
- All version 3.x upgrading and patches at no cost.
- Full detailed paint kit available for painters (It will be published later)
- GPL (restricted) licensed


NOTE: F-104 S is assured to work flawlessly in FSX - ACC PACK only, run on FSX SP1 or SP2 have been not tested.


SOLO/MULTIPLAYER CONSIDERATIONS (SOLO vs UBUNTU)
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- UBUNTU models are optimized for multiplayer environment, fuselage has less than 80000 triangles, no bumps nor specular maps still mantaining an excellent graphical quality, it does not require great rendering resources and is frame rate friendly.
- UBUNTU models can be used with more than 10 players with no or little frame drop, above 20 players frame rate is still acceptable on high end machines.
- SOLO models can be still used in multiplayer as well, however they do have more complex fuselage, bump and specular maps. We suggest to do not fly with more than 6 players with SOLO models.

[hae5904]

Thanks Luce1 !

Heading to the site.....


Hank

[Stickshaker]

Hello Luce1,

This is exciting news! I bought Version 3.0 or 3.1 before. Do I have to buy Version 3.2 or is there an upgrade for existing users? I could not find it on the site and, despite having logged in, I could not find something like ‘my account’ or so. By the way, I will definitely buy your F-104G and Harrier when they arrive, since I enjoy your Starfighter very much.

[hschuit]

Hello Luce1,

This is exciting news! I bought Version 3.0 or 3.1 before. Do I have to buy Version 3.2 or is there an upgrade for existing users? I could not find it on the site and, despite having logged in, I could not find something like ‘my account’ or so. By the way, I will definitely buy your F-104G and Harrier when they arrive, since I enjoy your Starfighter very much.

In the product description (under "OTHERS") it says: "All version 3.x upgrading and patches at no cost". IMHO that means if you paid for 3.0.2 or 3.1.0 you get 3.2.0 for free. I also paid for 3.0.2 and ordered 3.2.0 yesterday. Some kind of dummy P.O. was created on my account for €0.01 and a few hours later I got the download link. I made my 1st flight this morning, no problems, very happy with the new toy.

[Stickshaker]

Thanks, hschuit, going to give it a try.

[SCARP]

Or, you could just head on over to their forums, links to the new aircraft and weapons pack are posted over there (in the F-104S thread).
Simply download the package from the forum, and while doing you could start getting prepared to put in the new by deleting your old installation (if you have any of the previous versions installed...but dont remove the license files tho).

After that, you simply reinstall, load up FSX and fly

Note: this only applies if your previous version was/is installed and activated. The license carries over, no problem

[LUCE1]

Hello Luce1,

This is exciting news! I bought Version 3.0 or 3.1 before. Do I have to buy Version 3.2 or is there an upgrade for existing users? I could not find it on the site and, despite having logged in, I could not find something like ‘my account’ or so. By the way, I will definitely buy your F-104G and Harrier when they arrive, since I enjoy your Starfighter very much.

Hi StickShaker,
has told before your activation key is till valid and will remain for all major versions (aka all 3.x.y).
When you receive the activation key you did receive also your account data on our support forum where you can find all links to download new versions and all add-on, such as Flight Manual, airbase sceneries etc.
So try to register or visit our site and contact me in PM. i will send you our forum support account data.
cheers
/SSW

[DagR]

I had the older one registered and activated on a previous FSX install. I have since then formatted my OS drive and reinstalled FSX on a different SSD. Will I need to donate yet another time ?


Best
DagR

[andrea6811]

Hi dag , for the activation if u have reinstalled on a SSD the key will be different. So install the bird , go to main directory of FSX and send the file sswks.Yournamepc.AERITALIA-LOCKHEED-F104S.ssw to

simskunkwork for the activation. You will receive back the reg key to unlock the bird and no, you don't have to pay again if you have buyed the previous version.

Have a happy easter

[LUCE1]

Hi dag , for the activation if u have reinstalled on a SSD the key will be different. So install the bird , go to main directory of FSX and send the file sswks.Yournamepc.AERITALIA-LOCKHEED-F104S.ssw to

simskunkwork for the activation. You will receive back the reg key to unlock the bird and no, you don't have to pay again if you have buyed the previous version.

Have a happy easter

To be more precise Dag: run at least once the zipper to be sure to have the last .ssw file.
and send it to staff@102virtual.org
cheers
/Mario

[DagR]

Thanks to both of you, will do tomorrow when I get home, thanks again ;-)


Best
DagR

[StormILM]

Absolutely an awesome model of the F-104! Great VC and systems, exterior and all with great FPS performance. I highly recommend the model for anyone looking for a good Starfighter for FSX.

[Stickshaker]

It all works! Thanks for your advice. Luce1 and team: my sincere compliments, this version looks even better than the previous one. And is seems to fly better too, more subtle, although that may be my imagination…

[zsoltquack]

Two hour ago I purchased a model and have not received my registration key!

Any idea?

Zsolt

[LUCE1]

Two hour ago I purchased a model and have not received my registration key!

Any idea?

Zsolt

Hi Zsolt,
yes, i have the exact idea, you did not read the mail and/or you did not visit the link we gave you in the order confirmation mail, and other PM we sent you after.
By the way:
http://www.simskunkworks.102virtual....ctivate-models (need to be registered, registration is free)
All should be clearly explained on above link.
The matter is simple:
- since activation key is constructed based on your system informations we do need them.
- at this end the first run of our models construct a registration file (extension .ssw) into FSX main folder
- send us that file and key will be your
no reg file no key.
hope this helps.
/SSW
BTW:
so far our users received the key within few hours, in some cases few minutes, pending when they sent their reg file.