Hi Folks, Go check these out for your self some of the beta shots being taken, released sometime by Christmas!!Thanks!http://www.youtube.com/user/PlaneSpottr

Hi Folks, Go check these out for your self some of the beta shots being taken, released sometime by Christmas!!Thanks!http://www.youtube.com/user/PlaneSpottr

How do you know if its real, or the release date for that matter?

Hi Folks, Go check these out for your self some of the beta shots being taken, released sometime by Christmas!!Thanks!http://www.youtube.com/user/PlaneSpottr

I dont suppose for one minute that this is a 747-800 by Andy Roesch and repainted to look like a PMDG aircraft :( Mark

I dont suppose for one minute that this is a 747-800 by Andy Roesch and repainted to look like a PMDG aircraft :( Mark

It is not, unless he has another model I am unaware of.Look at the following image from the video:http://img31.imageshack.us/i/35087135.jpg/You tell me that is Andy's model.

PMDG keeps deleting these type of posts. Look for this one to be nixed also by morning.-Mike

I'll post what I put on FlightSimWorld:

You know... if this is some kind of cruel joke, they went through a lot of trouble to do it. Even if it were some model (note, not PMDG), then a repaint would at least have to be made. Note the bump mapping as well. This is quality work, not someone's half baked attempt. So, even if it was a practical joke by a repainter they still went through a LOT of trouble to do this.Some things to consider:1) This has PMDG written all over it. Gear painting, textures, bump mapping.2) The user that made the video has at least a basic knowledge of filming in FS.3) The person therefore who made the video has at least a generic and decent knowledge of their way around FS.4) I am aware of no other models that match the images/videos of this plane. None. If there are, someone PLEASE correct me.5) From a filmographer's perspective (mine), this couldn't have been visually faked in post editing without painstaking work. Judging by their camera work in sim, I think this is highly illogical.6) The person that posted these videos ALL contain the 747-800, and they were ALL posted in the last 2 days.7) The YouTube account was created just 2 days ago. That means they have released 7 videos in 2 days. This naturally makes one suspicious of someone either with an agenda against PMDG, or someone who is running a marketing campaign.Because of this, I can only come to 4 conclusions...1) This is leaked from PMDG. Since PMDG may not have approved these images, they are deleting threads until the situation is handled. For all we know it could have been a model that was scrapped from a prior project that someone got a hold of and filmed.... or, it could be the real deal, a package to be.2) This is a viral video, leaked purposely from PMDG.3) If this is not a PMDG model, then it is one we are not aware of and the person that did the repaint has some questions to answer to PMDG.4) ?Guys, I think this might be legit in some form or fashion. It is the only logical conclusion I can get from this.

Maybe this is real? Hmmm...It's a very nice model...Very detailed and the videos and youtube channel is a day or 2 old...Is this a PMDG Christmas gift? :( Highly doubt it...LOL :(

I doubt this will be an 748 from PMDG - simply because it is never flown in real live and no data is available from Boeing.Just my 0,02

I doubt this will be an 748 from PMDG - simply because it is never flown in real live and no data is available from Boeing.Just my 0,02

I know that there are planned data for the -8 BUT not verified with flying. And as far PMDG concerns, they only produce what is flying, at least until today. Maybe they changed plans, but I don't think so :(

They could always include changed flight data in one of many updates that are sure to follow........my own wishful thinking!!!!

Viral marketing is my guess - I'm hoping it's an addon package similar to the 737 800/900 for FS9.

Definitely a secret PMDG offering in the wings.They seem to do a lot of secret development lately.I bet the 787 Dreamliner is also in the line. LOLAnthony ReesCape TownSouth Africa

Seems weird nobody from PMDG has commented on this. :(

Seems weird nobody from PMDG has commented on this. :(

What's even more weird is that they haven't deleted it this time... :(