Milviz Beechcraft B-55 Baron - Coming Soon

[MenendezDiego]

http://i.imgur.com/HEQj1.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ub2xy.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/FVYGf.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/R1dil.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/V78hT.jpg


http://i.imgur.com/T5Jso.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/15Vem.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/SQ86L.jpg

[MenendezDiego]

Some VC shots:

http://i.imgur.com/BB3Mr.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/9DCDs.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/oVe1d.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/6garw.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/VDy9s.jpg

[skyhawka4m]

:applause:

[Cag40Navy]

Damn. Looking pretty good.

[Naismith]

Interesting choice. Looks good though.

[Dain Arns]

There's a panel I could sit behind for hours. Gorgeous! :wavey:

[Daube]

Well, I guess I did well to wait a bit before buying the Carenado Baron.
I understand that this one is an earlier variant of the Baron (55), while Carenado has made the same exact as the default FSX Baron (58), correct ?
These screenshots are impressive I have to say. However, Carenado models are quite nice too, from a 3D perspective. What will be the specific features of your Baron ?

[alehead]

Wow...

Great mix of old and new avionics there.

My guess that it would be quite a selling point if you incorporated the ability to switch out the GNS units and transponder with the Reality XP equipment, à la Real Air in their Duke and turbine converted Duke... you have the 3D mask that would probably fit the RXP units...

Andrew

[expat]

That looks really good. However, with the other Barons, Dukes etc around, top of my wish list is for a classic short nose Cessna 310 (a la the old Dreamfleet one) and a Shrike Commander - with all the trimmings for FSX.

[Felixthreeone]

Looks gorgeous! Will there be reality xp integration? That is a must for me on new ga purchases...

[Rimshot]

Looks gorgeous! Will there be reality xp integration? That is a must for me on new ga purchases...

Same here. But even now the cabin and panel look gorgeous!

[Barnes]

It does look great but i already have one default and another excellent payware version that again looks fantastic.

I will probably purchase to support Milviz anyway as they always impress me with their service etc

[mohawk3]

Very nice cockpit, old stuff but with a busy look.The texturing is excellent!

[mohawk3]

The doors seem to lack the locks...not 3d, just textures, to see them & look right.Small detail can raise realism a lot.

[Naismith]

All this Beechcraft Royalty, when will we ever see a Queen?

[Barnes]

From what i can see of the pilot - he looks a bit like odd like an inflateable dummy - is there a better shot of him.

[pilottj]

From what i can see of the pilot - he looks a bit like odd like an inflateable dummy - is there a better shot of him.

The inflatable autopilot from 'Airplane'? :icon_lol: Thats a nice looking bird Menendez.:icon29:

[Thunderbolt]

I like the MilViz Cessna 310 and next,.......the Beech Baron :applause:

[MenendezDiego]

Glad there is a lot of interest.

I will answer your questions shortly, as I just woke up, and I don't know any of the answers off the top of my head (been busy with work and finishing University).

All the best, Diego


That looks really good. However, with the other Barons, Dukes etc around, top of my wish list is for a classic short nose Cessna 310 (a la the old Dreamfleet one) and a Shrike Commander - with all the trimmings for FSX.

You'll be happy to know we have made a Cessna 310R: http://milviz.com/fs/item.php?id=C310R

Regards, Diego

[Roadburner440]

Glad there is a lot of interest.

I will answer your questions shortly, as I just woke up, and I don't know any of the answers off the top of my head (been busy with work and finishing University).

All the best, Diego

You'll be happy to know we have made a Cessna 310R: http://milviz.com/fs/item.php?id=C310R

Regards, Diego

He was referring to a short nose 310, which is a different plane. If I am not mistaken the earlier models had shorter noses, and the 310R (our model) began the long nose variants. We do appreciate all the interest in our B-55 though! This is looking to be a stunning release, and further upping the bar. For those that loved the 310R you will appreciate the advancements in the B-55. As we have be learning and incorporating those lessons as we move along the product line.

[MenendezDiego]

Just to answer some questions:

The pilot is not a blow up doll :icon_lol: I'll take a few screenshots of him later tonight.

Also, there will be RXP integration.

All the best, Diego

[monk1]

You Milviz guys are killin' me. The Baron and then the 737. Good thing you gave us a heads up so I can let my credit card rest up before the havoc begins. :jump: Looking forward to both of them, keep up the good work!!

[MenendezDiego]

You Milviz guys are killin' me. The Baron and then the 737. Good thing you gave us a heads up so I can let my credit card rest up before the havoc begins. :jump: Looking forward to both of them, keep up the good work!!

Thank you for the kind words!

Regards, Diego

[Felixthreeone]

Just to answer some questions:

Also, there will be RXP integration.



...Sold. Well, as soon as it can be purchased, anyway.

[alehead]

Reality XP integration is a major seller for me... thanks for considering it and incorporating it...

Andrew

[cheezyflier]

and a Shrike Commander - with all the trimmings for FSX.

man, that's a pretty good idea right there!


the baron looks very cool!

[Felixthreeone]

I am wondering...how soon is soon? If it is may, I might just have to wait a month or two...looks like may is going to be an expensive month for FSX addons...I already have 3 or 4 new releases budgeted in lol

[ryanbatc]

I was just thinking about this on my long drive home from MSP...

I wish there was a scale devs could use to standardize when an addon might arrive...

For instance, I've seen:

coming soon
coming very soon
coming out shortly

I've seen web pages with coming soon for 2+ years and I've seen another dev release in about two weeks from saying that... so then us users get annoyed hehe...

I propose a few standards:

Coming soon - means within 6 months
Coming very soon - within 2 months
coming out shortly - within 1 month
Work in progress - release date farther out than 6 months
Unknown - they don't want to give release date or estimate or they don't have an idea...

RealAir said very soon for their lancair... imho that means within two months but we really have no idea hehe.

[ramjet]

I'm impressed. I've held out on a Baron but this one is mouth watering. The interior and panel shots are exciting and I'm looking forward to exloring that panel myself as those twins speed me through the landscape. I have really enjoyed the c310 and I'm sure this will be another much loved plane. Ready when you are.

good flights, Cal

[crashaz]

Very nice work!
:applause:

[olderndirt]

Don't suppose there's a chance for nav/com radios as were in the original 55?

[MenendezDiego]

Regarding the release date,

http://cdn2.screenjunkies.com/wp-content/uploads/images/2010b/tell-you-kill-you.jpg

In all seriousness, very soon.

Regards, Diego

[fliger747]

Always very hard to predict the release date, a thourough test program always raises maddening issues for the coder guys. One thing leads to another... FSX with its capabilities has lengthened the development time a lot!

T

[Skyhawk18]

Working on liveries for the Milviz B 55 right now :icon_lol:
These are in progress, and not finished yet.

http://gunnarvm.com/baron/55_1.jpg

http://gunnarvm.com/baron/55_11.jpg



http://gunnarvm.com/baron/55_9.jpg

http://gunnarvm.com/baron/55_14.jpg

http://gunnarvm.com/baron/55_19.jpg

http://gunnarvm.com/baron/55_18.jpg

[Felixthreeone]

They look great!

....Are we there yet?..........:jump:

[Roadburner440]

We are running through beta 6 right now which just very finely tuned some things... I am not at liberty to publicly say yay or nay. It is certaintly small things keeping her back at the moment though.

[Felixthreeone]

Well, keep up the bug-fixing, then...credit/debit card standing by.....

[monk1]

Wow, those screenshots are amazing!! Ya have any more to tide us over until release? :jump::salute::jump:

[kcgb]

http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae82/kcgb/1-93.jpg

http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae82/kcgb/2-68.jpg

[Felixthreeone]

Nice!

[Daveroo]

what are the basic ,or major..differaces in the B55 to B58 barrons?......i noticed on the screenshots here the seats behind the pilot(s) face forward,,the 58 face back? ive allways wondered what the differance is,,,,

[SeanTK]

what are the basic ,or major..differaces in the B55 to B58 barrons?......i noticed on the screenshots here the seats behind the pilot(s) face forward,,the 58 face back? ive allways wondered what the differance is,,,,

This article lays things out nicely:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beechcraft_Baron

The only thing I'm wondering about with this Milviz release is the specific type of Baron 55.

EDIT: Looks like N1757G is a C55 version built in 1962 and N2023Z is a 1978 model that's possibly a former T-42.
Additionally, SE-EXW is a Baron 58, so I don't know what they're trying to do here....

[monk1]

Thanks for the new screens, that was fast. Sure is purdy. I need a drooling smilie.

[Skyhawk18]

This article lays things out nicely:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beechcraft_Baron

The only thing I'm wondering about with this Milviz release is the specific type of Baron 55.

EDIT: Looks like N1757G is a C55 version built in 1962 and N2023Z is a 1978 model that's possibly a former T-42.
Additionally, SE-EXW is a Baron 58, so I don't know what they're trying to do here....

The N1757G is a 1966 Baron B55: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:1966_Baron_B55.jpg
The SE-EXW is not a Baron 58. It is a 1968 Beech 95-B55 Baron: http://www.airliners.net/photo/Beech-B55-Baron/1383888/&sid=21cf19df422f90273db5d5806cb0e6b5
The N2023Z is a 1978 B55 (as far as I know).

The B55 was introduced in 1964 and run through 1982 (Wikipedia)

[SeanTK]

As established, agreed on Zulu, and I see that at least a couple online sources are indeed wrong on the Swedish reg.

However, the FAA thinks otherwise as to 1757G...

http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_Results.aspx?NNumbertxt=1757G

MFR (Manufacture Year) is 1962, which would put it specifically into A55 territory with a gross weight difference and the distinction of being an "early series" Baron 55.


My ultimate point though is that I am trying to determine what specific Baron 55 Milviz is creating. The straight 55 (year 1961) model, or later?
There is a decade of disparity between liveries, and enough of a difference between Baron 55 variations that the differences do come into play.

In any case, even if it is a less-than-realistic "generic" B55, I'm looking forward to it! It looks great!

[mohawk3]

Is the pilot wearing any headset?

[Skyhawk18]

As established, agreed on Zulu, and I see that at least a couple online sources are indeed wrong on the Swedish reg.

However, the FAA thinks otherwise as to 1757G...

http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_Results.aspx?NNumbertxt=1757G

MFR (Manufacture Year) is 1962, which would put it specifically into A55 territory with a gross weight difference and the distinction of being an "early series" Baron 55.


My ultimate point though is that I am trying to determine what specific Baron 55 Milviz is creating. The straight 55 (year 1961) model, or later?
There is a decade of disparity between liveries, and enough of a difference between Baron 55 variations that the differences do come into play.

In any case, even if it is a less-than-realistic "generic" B55, I'm looking forward to it! It looks great!


Thanks Sean.

Yes, you may be right about the 1757G. I think the FAA knows better than Wikipedia (which I got my information from)
But, my intention was to paint a retro B55 color scheme. So, even if the 1757G is a C55 (and appears to be a bit older than I thought), I will keep that livery for the B55 (which is the model we are doing).

I am currently working on a German B55 (D-IEHB), and a Spanish Air Force Beech B55 Baron (E20-1 - 42-60) for this model :icon_lol:

[monk1]

But, my intention was to paint a retro B55 color scheme. So, even if the 1757G is a C55 (and appears to be a bit older than I thought), I will keep that livery for the B55 (which is the model we are doing).

Here here. I'm all in favor of a little artistic license to incorporate those beautiful retro paint jobs!! Keep up the great work.

[Skyhawk18]

Is the pilot wearing any headset?

Not at the moment. But, the poor (almost deaf :icon_lol:) pilot will get his headset before release....

[Skyhawk_310R]

what are the basic ,or major..differaces in the B55 to B58 barrons?......i noticed on the screenshots here the seats behind the pilot(s) face forward,,the 58 face back? ive allways wondered what the differance is,,,,

The Baron 55 was the original Beech Baron. It was a derivative of the Travel Air. Later on Beech developed the Baron 58. The prime difference being engines and the double bay doors opening up to the passenger area. The rear portion of the fuselage was redesigned to accomodate those doors.

Ken

[Skyhawk_310R]

As established, agreed on Zulu, and I see that at least a couple online sources are indeed wrong on the Swedish reg.

However, the FAA thinks otherwise as to 1757G...

http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_Results.aspx?NNumbertxt=1757G

MFR (Manufacture Year) is 1962, which would put it specifically into A55 territory with a gross weight difference and the distinction of being an "early series" Baron 55.


My ultimate point though is that I am trying to determine what specific Baron 55 Milviz is creating. The straight 55 (year 1961) model, or later?
There is a decade of disparity between liveries, and enough of a difference between Baron 55 variations that the differences do come into play.

In any case, even if it is a less-than-realistic "generic" B55, I'm looking forward to it! It looks great!

Keep in mind that lots of things get changed by owners over the years. For example, the Baron 55 I flew (N266G) was heavily modified with new avionics and 300hp a side IO-550 engines. The owners over the years even had the dual yoke installed. They even threw is a paint job that looked like a much later developed Baron 58! The options of multiple STC's for in-the-field upgrades means the concept of a "realistic" Baron 55 pretty much comes down to the eyes of the beholder!

Cheers,

Ken

[Skyhawk18]

Two new liveries in progress:

http://www.gunnarvm.com/baron/saf5.jpg

http://www.gunnarvm.com/baron/saf1.jpg

http://www.gunnarvm.com/baron/saf2.jpg

http://www.gunnarvm.com/baron/saf3.jpg

http://www.gunnarvm.com/baron/saf6.jpg

http://www.gunnarvm.com/baron/saf10.jpg

http://www.gunnarvm.com/baron/saf11.jpg

[Felixthreeone]

Stop teasing us Gunnar!!! I need this bird in my virtual hanger...

[mohawk3]

Please Milviz, make the pilot removable as a/c is parked.It adds a lot to the realism, althrough it is pretty simple to do it.I hate aircraft that don't have that feature,... when you turn everything off after the flight ( or before) and crew stays in the cockpit like dummies...

[kcgb]

All you have to do is move the seat:wiggle:

[monk1]

Product page is up. Hmmm, did someone say Milviz likes to release on Friday? Could it be...

http://www.milviz.com/fs/item.php?id=B55

[kcgb]

A Few more pics of the bird

http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae82/kcgb/1-96.jpg

http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae82/kcgb/2-70.jpg

http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae82/kcgb/3-50.jpg

http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae82/kcgb/4-45.jpg

http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae82/kcgb/5-37.jpg

http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae82/kcgb/6-26.jpg

http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae82/kcgb/7-25.jpg

[monk1]

A Few more pics of the bird

LOL, beautiful. Ya tease! :jump::jump:

[Felixthreeone]

So who is doing the FDE for this aircraft? SInce it is a multi-engine ship, I can only think of one or two FS FDE gurus who are capable of TRULY replicating the dynamics of a twin...

[n4gix]

I just uploaded the "Gold Candidate" for our beta team member can conduct a through "sanity check" to ensure everything is a go...


DESIGN TEAM

Colin Pearson – Owner, Operator, Military Visualizations
Chuck Jodry & Bill Leaming – Coding
John Cagle – Flight Modeling
Illona & Dmitrily Usatiy – Paint
Gunnar van der Meeren – Liveries
Ken Stallings – Manuals and Missions
Colin Pearson -- Manuals


BETA TEST TEAM

Ken Stallings
Tom Falley
Greg “Barfly” Barton
Jon Bailey
Diego Mendendez

Ville Keranen
Tim Swindle
Chris Eells
Drew Payne
Kade Bellaney
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[MenendezDiego]

I just uploaded the "Gold Candidate" for our beta team member can conduct a through "sanity check" to ensure everything is a go...


DESIGN TEAM

Colin Pearson – Owner, Operator, Military Visualizations
Chuck Jodry & Bill Leaming – Coding
John Cagle – Flight Modeling
Illona & Dmitrily Usatiy – Paint
Gunnar van der Meeren – Liveries
Ken Stallings – Manuals and Missions
Colin Pearson -- Manuals


BETA TEST TEAM

Ken Stallings
Tom Falley
Greg “Barfly” Barton
Jon Bailey
Diego Mendendez

Ville Keranen
Tim Swindle
Chris Eells
Drew Payne
Kade Bellaney
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Menendez...not Mendendez haha

[Felixthreeone]

So...the FDE wizard isn't who I thought it was...

[kcgb]

She's out
http://www.milviz.com/fs/item.php?id=B55

[n4gix]

So...the FDE wizard isn't who I thought it was...

Who you were thinking of and John C. work well together. The FDE is every bit as good as the C310R's FDE... :applause:

[Thunderbolt]

A special price at SimMarket 28.55€ till 10.06.2012 nice :applause: