c130J

edmond64 · Post by **edmond64** » 21 Jul 2006, 00:29

Hi,
Does anybody know of a good C130J either in the making or availiable (not AI)?
Cheers
Paul

Post by **DaveB** » 21 Jul 2006, 00:56

Paul,

The CaptSim C130 has a free 'J' addon though to all intents, it's not a full 'J' as they didn't go the 'whole mile' with the flightdeck. Whatever you've heard.. whatever you've read.. the CS130 is the best version around and as long as you can put up with the flightdeck not being full glass.. it's worth your dollar

It's a lot of cash mind you so unless you're committed (or have money to burn), I'd say hang on until someone does a freebie 'J'

I say this as I bought it and have flown it less than a dozen times but.. that probably says more about me than it does the C130 :-$

ATB

DaveB :tab:

edmond64 · Post by **edmond64** » 21 Jul 2006, 01:05

thanks m8, I was sure i had seen one somewhere

Cheers
Paul

Post by **DaveB** » 21 Jul 2006, 01:11

You're welcome

If you've had experience of any CS model at all.. you will already know the quality of what they produce. You will always find the purist who'll say 'this switch doesn't work right' or 'that doesn't happen right' but.. if you want a particular aircraft built to a certain standard.. you won't go far wrong

Which reminds me.. it's about time I took mine for a spin!!

ATB

DaveB :tab:

VEGAS · Post by **VEGAS** » 21 Jul 2006, 05:59

DaveB wrote:the CS130 is the best version around and as long as you can put up with the flightdeck not being full glass.. it's worth your dollar

I could'nt agree more. The package is excellent with some tasty RAF repaints available. I think the detail of the model is some of the best I have seen, certainly from the CS range.

igorski · Post by **igorski** » 21 Jul 2006, 07:36

Mikes Stone is updating his C-130 to J standard (model definitely, not seen panel shots yet)

Simshed's is expected to be updated in the future too.

Post by **DaveG** » 21 Jul 2006, 07:39

DaveB wrote:Paul,

The CaptSim C130 has a free 'J' addon ...

First I've heard of it being free, I thought you had to pay for it :think:

Quixoticish · Post by **Quixoticish** » 21 Jul 2006, 09:11

I'll echo the above sentiments with regards to the Captainsim Hercules; it looks expensive but it's one of the few FS2004 addons that I've paid for and really felt I've got my moneys worth in many respects.

AndyG · Post by **AndyG** » 21 Jul 2006, 10:24

I have finally succumbed and bought it, I have to admit (reluctantly) that it is very impressive.

I actually bought the Justflight boxed version, kudos goes to them for enclosing a printed manual rather than the now standard PDF; the poor girl in the shop had difficulty fitting what looked like a copy of War & Peace into the case!

I suppose I'll have to think about getting some of the 'upgrades' as well now.

AndyG

david balmer · Post by **david balmer** » 21 Jul 2006, 14:02

I was lucky in that my brother bought this add on for me. in canada it would cost me over $100.00 I can say it is one of the the most detailed cockpits i have ever seen on fs9.
since getting the herc, i had a nice chap dave sweetman do a repaint of First Air for me. then i started to fly in the CBFS VA. since then i've only flown the british classics. AHH! WELL! one day i might just spend a little time in herc.