CaptainSim 757 Freighter released, maybe?

[Wise87 1,275]

Looks like CaptainSim has or is about to release the 757 Freighter Expansion for $49.99. Not sure if it includes all the engine models or if you need the RR model for the RR freighters. It lets you get to checkout but it won't except PayPal payment. 

[vc10man 732]

Just seen the announcement. Any idea on what liveries available with it?

[Greggy_D 935]

https://captainsim.net/products/y757/y574/

757 FREIGHTER EXPANSION

THE MOST ADVANCED AND COMPLETE FREIGHTER EVER BUILT FOR ANY SIM

THE 757-2PW BASE PACK REQUIRED!

The 757 FREIGHTER EXPANSION supports all features of the 757-2PW Base pack and delivers the following eleven highly detailed and accurate digital replicas of the Boeing 757-200 Freignter variants wearing Captain Sim House livery:
  • 757-200PF with RB211-535E4B engines 
  • 757-200PF with PW2037 engines 
  • 757-200PF with PW2040 engines 
  • 757-200PCF with RB211-535E4B engines 
  • 757-200PCF with PW2037 engines 
  • 757-200PCF with PW2040 engines 
  • 757-200SF with RB211-535E4B engines 
  • 757-200SF with RB211-535E4 engines 
  • 757-200SF with RB211-535C engines 
  • 757-200SF with PW2037 engines 
  • 757-200SF with PW2040 engines

Each engine variation provides:
  • Custom engine performance
  • Custom FMC setup
  • Custom Flight Model

Misc features:
  • Complete VC including high resolution cargo cabin with wing views, animated doors, loader and ULDs.
  • Animated High Loader.
  • FMC cargo management features.
  • Cargo management 2D panel.
  • Custom cargo management sounds.
  • Integrated GPU.
  • Trueglass rain effects.

Moreover, hundreds of optional equipment (winglets, antennas etc) variants and free liveries are available.

[Greggy_D 935]

29 minutes ago, Wise87 said:

It lets you get to checkout but it won't except PayPal payment. 

It looks like you can enter your credit card number.  I didn't try Paypal.

[Wise87 1,275]

22 minutes ago, Greggy_D said:

It looks like you can enter your credit card number.  I didn't try Paypal.

PayPal says to try again later when you check out. I’m glad it’s not working now. Saved me $50, 😂 

Edited January 22, 2019 by Wise87

[chapstick 2,757]

1 hour ago, Greggy_D said:

 

THE MOST ADVANCED AND COMPLETE FREIGHTER EVER BUILT FOR ANY SIM

 

So the headline on their product page is literally a straight up lie. Wow. 

[iFlySimX 748]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAAH What a joke! Heck no I won't be buying this for $50.....They must really be joking. 

[Adrian123 1,015]

Or waiting until next Xmas.

[Bob Scott 7,715]

2 hours ago, Wise87 said:

Not sure if it includes all the engine models or if you need the RR model for the RR freighters.

Their web page says you do not need the RR expansion.

[JLuis 409]

Very expensive. I pass.

[Wise87 1,275]

Talking to a friend who purchased it, you are correct it comes with all the different freighter models. He said the problem is there are no Freighter Repaints option under Online in the ACE program. 

Edited January 23, 2019 by Wise87

[Greggy_D 935]

Why do flight simmers purchase overpriced expansions on Day 1?  If people would have some sort of self-control and not have a trigger reflex, maybe the prices would come down.

[Adrian123 1,015]

2 minutes ago, Greggy_D said:

Why do flight simmers purchase overpriced expansions on Day 1?  If people would have some sort of self-control and not have a trigger reflex, maybe the prices would come down.

Same goes for hardware. JUST gotta have the newest and greatest.

[Bob Scott 7,715]

35 minutes ago, Wise87 said:

Talking to a friend who purchased it, you are correct it comes with all the different freighter models. He said the problem is there are no Freighter Repaints option under Online in the ACE program. 

Did he say which liveries come with the package?

36 minutes ago, JLuis said:

Very expensive. I pass.

Well, yes, not cheap.  But then again it's the only current mid-sized freighter available for P3Dv4, now and for the foreseeable future.  Nobody else that I know of is doing an advanced A300, A310, B767, MD-10, or MD-11 add-on for 64-bit P3D.  I like my PMDG 777 and 747 freighters, but there are a whole bunch of add-on (and real-world) airports where you just can't fit a ginormous 200-plus foot widebody freighter, so for the freight dawgs, I think this add-on is gonna be a thing.

I bought the base model during the CS $25 sale over Christmas (so if you feel really strongly about prices, you can wait until you find it on sale), and it's turned out to be surprisingly decent--actually better than I expected based on past history with their FS9 and FSX add-ons.  The CS757 III is a little bit quirky, needs a few minor FDE tweaks, but it's stable and does the basics well enough.  If you're Jonesing for a 757/767 in P3Dv4, it's kinda the only game in town. 

What I sense is different this time around is that it appears they've stuck with this one and (so far) keep fixing issues, rather than their old modus operandi of releasing an 80% complete product, promising to fix the other 20%, and then moving on without ever addressing the issues.

Regards

 

[Wise87 1,275]

The only liveries that come with the F is house colors. Apparently users provide the repaints. Not even a UPS, FedEx or DHL was ready for release.