NZFF

Just to let all you fellow seasprite fans know that alphasim have released their Sh-2 Seasprite package.
It is less than the blackhawks at $65nz.

Features -

- FIVE model variants :

- SH-2F
- SH-2G
- SH-2G with sonar buoy gear
- SH-2G(NZ) with M60 and AGM65 along with FLIR turret
- SH-2G(A) with M60 and AGM65

SIX texture sets included :

1. SH-2F, HSL-32 'Invaders', USN
2. SH-2F, HSL-30 'Neptune's Horsemen', USN
3. SH-2G, HSL-84 'Thunderbolts', USN
4. SH-2G, US Coast Guard (fictional)
5. SH-2G(A), No. 805 Sqn RAN, RANFAA
6. SH-2G(NZ), No.6 Sqn, RNZAF

- includes AlphaSim 'REALGAUGE' technology :
v-c gauges are 3D models with complete 3D working parts such as needles, flags etc
v-c gauges are fully mousable with switch parts all working correctly
'RealGauge' provides - prefect smooth operation, high FPS, extremely crisp appearance
all gauges have custom nighttime illumination
note - 2D panel is not needed, a 'minimal' bitmap is however provided

- highly authentic virtual cockpit with *154* individual animations and many mousable controls
- 90% of VC switches are operational
- accurate basic simulation of both the TACNAV monitor and central unit
- full cockpit (v-c) night lighting with amazing glow effects, all v-c text is self-illuminating
- FSX model includes V-C self-shadowing (effect requires FSX SP2/Accel, Vista, DX10)
- compatible with FSX shared cockpit
- animations for : front sliding doors, M60 gun, toggle crew on/off
- animated windscreen wipers (also in v-c, not 'lights' driven)
- realistic soundset, very high quality, by 'TSS'
- fully authentic, dynamic range sound set including start-up and shut-down sounds
- full FSX model with all FSX features (bump mapping, self-shadowing, bloom etc)
- ultra high res cockpit textures, and custom bump and spec for every part- inside and out
- includes FS2004-specific package at no extra cost
- flight crew all wear custom flight suits, helmets, and patches
- very accurate flight model
- 10 preset camera views, 5 interior and 5 exterior (FSX only)
- 60-page, colour illustrated user manual in .PDF format, all aspects of the package are covered
- source textures included for repainters
- optional FS9 version included

Thanks for the heads up

No worries mike. Im going to buy her this arvo after work. Can't wait looks awseome!

For the money, it's going to have to provide a lot more extra goodies, than the excellent freeware version...
Be interested to hear your hands-on opinion.

Its a pretty little thing , be the most heavly arm aircraft/heilo New Zealand has .... and

As soon as I can borrow some money off someone, I'll be getting this right away!

It looks really good, could be a lot of fun buzzing around NZ in that...

Alex

Charl wrote:

QUOTE (Charl @ Aug 29 2008, 10:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

For the money, it's going to have to provide a lot more extra goodies, than the excellent freeware version...
Be interested to hear your hands-on opinion.

Honestly....for the price they wanted, it's not worth it if you're comparing it to the freeware. Again, Alphasim have gone with the 'no or mini' 2d panel, which I must say, annoys the heck out of me. If it was a fully simulated aircraft, then yeah I wouldn't mind so much it lacking a 2d panel. LONG loading time for textures. The sounds aren't that great either, no difference in noise when you're idle on the ground, or when you've maxed the throttle. The shutdown sounds are pretty good, start up sounds...well, there isn't any really except for the final stage of startup (when the rotors engage and start spinning). Speaking of when that happens, there's a bug/glitch both at startup and shutdown, the rotor loses its texture for a second, and 'flicks' around, which is pretty hard to explain...the best I can put it, is that the entire rotor and shaft 'disconnects' and the whole thing spins around in circles, detached from the chopper. The gauges...well, as always 90% of them are in their other models, so nothing new here that I can see. FDE, hmm...well I shouldn't comment too much on this, I've only started flying choppers again a few days ago, but to me, the chopper is too light and sensitive (and having looked at videos on the RNZAF seasprites performing, I can say that compared to those, this still seems way too sensitive).

The good, once it's all loaded, there's little to no impact on frames. Looks good.

I may seem harsh, but that's my feelings on the chopper. I'll give it another go tomorrow when I have a bit more time to test it. I only tested it for about 20 minutes tonight.

Hmm....freeware or payware. Very hard choice...but I would have to say the freeware offer is better by a bit. The only big thing that the payware version has over freeware, is the detailed VC. Hmm...with a few updates (which I'm sure Alphasim will put out) I guess it could be worth the price they want.

The Alphasim Seasprite ... 24 hours almost ..... OK
..................................................................THE ALPHASIM - KAMAN SH-2 SEASPRITE



measure and shadow check ...

5 models , 6 texture sets ..... 154 VC animations


Off to look for a ship ....

In and down , bloooody humid .. next .... a buzz .. damm insects

Bumble Bees

mmmm bump maps droool

Model variants:
SH-2F Seasprite
SH-2G (clean) Seasprite
SH-2G (with sonar buoy) Seasprite
SH-2G(NZ) Seasprite
SH-2G(A) Seasprite
Paint variants
SH-2F Seasprite
- HSL-32 'Invaders', USN
- HSL-30 'Neptune's Horsemen', USN
SH-2G (clean) Seasprite
- US Coast Guard (fictional)
SH-2G (with sonar buoy) Seasprite
- HSL-84 'Thunderbolts', USN
SH-2G(NZ) Seasprite
- No.6 Sqn, RNZAF
SH-2G(A) Seasprite
- No. 805 Sqn RAN, RANFAA

below is whats different with each variant in the pack



SH‐2G(NZ) & SH‐2G(A) Seasprite
Notable features include:
- Larger cowling
- Different engine intakes & bullets
- Twin pylons
- Large auxiliary fuel tanks
- AGM65 Mavericks on pylons
- M60 machine gun in doorway
- Nose FLIR sensor turret and
protrusions over fuselage

SH‐2G (later) Seasprite
Notable features include:
- Larger cowling
- Different engine intakes & bullets
- Twin pylons
- Sonar buoy on pylon
- Large auxiliary fuel tanks
- Modified nose protrusions

SH‐2G Seasprite
Notable features include:
- Larger cowling
- Different engine intakes & bullets
- Twin pylons
- Large auxiliary fuel tanks
- Modified nose protrusions

SH‐2F Seasprite
Notable features include:
- Shorter cowling
- Different engine intakes
- Single pylon
- Sonar buoy on pylon
- Small auxiliary fuel tanks

the only thing i have noticed is the tail boom is really short and compared to photos and the freeware model its half a foot or so short ,plus the front landing gear looks alittle to far back ,,other than those things that ive notice i give this chopper a 8/10 for getting most of the things in it right first release and with alittle update should be sweet ,also the sounds sound like the md500 tubine pack watered down alittle ..

if i was to buy on looks alone, this would have been brought the instant it was released. it looks sinmply stunning, i can see some last miniute screenshots for this months comp comming in!!! thanks for the shots guys, might have to start gettin back into helos!! ( i still can't land 'em, more like, bounce, bounce thump!!!)

I'm sorry... just got off the floor after laughing whole heartedly at Peppermints avatar!!!
In regards to the Alphasim 2G, the shape is alot more accurate and nicer than mine... the textures and bump maps look stunning. I would have liked to see more animation for payware, rotor flex, altering pitch, working hoist etc. The height on its feet seems a touch low. Probably could have more detail and motion with the crew.
It is however not a NZ machine (hence the scope bloke in the back) so merely a RNZN paint job but still pretty impressed. 7/10 from moi
Cheers Nije

Nije32 wrote:

QUOTE (Nije32 @ Sep 1 2008, 12:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

In regards to the Alphasim 2G, and bump maps look stunning. I would have liked to see more animation for payware, rotor flex, altering pitch, working hoist etc. The height on its feet seems a touch low. Probably could have more detail and motion with the crew.

Nigel .. Nigel .. NIJE , ..... in the midnight hours time before dawn and between weird working shifts .. you produced a Seasprite on your own a good time 15 months pre this releases ! the shape is alot more accurate and nicer than mine... the textures ? bullpucky - took BK117 to get some details to correct some cosmetics .

Alpha should have hired you as part of the team ... Your freeware compared to the $65NZ , many are not in a position to pay for .
Your model freeware is absolute DYNAMITE .




EDIT: ..off subject CT4 - Nije , whole worlds going mad over your Airtrainer

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?t=76456

Wonder how long they might be to follow your lead again

The Seasprite does look nice from the outside and the VC is also impressive but I'm a pure 2D panel person. Would anyone that buys it please post some screen shots of the 2D panels and also list what 2D panels are available.
Thanks,

Malky

Aw Shucks Ian, not sure what to say.... thanks?

Nije32 wrote:

QUOTE (Nije32 @ Sep 3 2008, 12:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Ian... thanks

Credits there were credits due , Looking forward to future projects ...

Malkymoo wrote:

QUOTE (Malkymoo @ Sep 2 2008, 06:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

The Seasprite does look nice from the outside and the VC is also impressive but I'm a pure 2D panel person. Would anyone that buys it please post some screen shots of the 2D panels and also list what 2D panels are available.
Thanks,

Malky

I can do that for you tomorrow if no one does before me. Honestly don't expect much, they midas well have just had no 2d panel at all compaed to what they put there.

Peppermint wrote:

QUOTE (Peppermint @ Sep 3 2008, 02:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I can do that for you tomorrow if no one does before me. Honestly don't expect much, they midas well have just had no 2d panel at all compaed to what they put there.

Hey I just had a proper read of the thread and saw that there was little/ no 2D panel. I remember reading a thread in the captain sim forums where the administrator flamed someone for asking about 2D, they said 2 D is old news, VC is where its at. I'm not so worried about eye candy but funcionality.