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#3601869 - 07/04/12 07:57 PM Free F-104 for FSX  
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do a search for simskunkworks, register free, d/l



lot of work went into this one, also a fine vc

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#3602023 - 07/05/12 04:08 AM Re: Free F-104 for FSX [Re: Dervish]  
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http://www.simskunkworks.102virtual.org/index.php/how-to-install-activate-models

Rather draconian instruction set for a FREE download. Thanks, but no thanks.

Edit: I read that wrong. It's a free REGISTRATION, not a free aircraft. Still, no thanks.

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#3602026 - 07/05/12 04:20 AM Re: Free F-104 for FSX [Re: Dervish]  
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Took me half a minute to register and it was a free d/l.


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#3602114 - 07/05/12 11:40 AM Re: Free F-104 for FSX [Re: Dervish]  
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Sorry, apparently the "install-activate models" link I posted is only available to registered users. Here's one key part from that page:

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Model can be used for free for several minutes before FSX is paused irreversibly until a new aircraft is loaded.


Free?

Fail.

#3602240 - 07/05/12 06:41 PM Re: Free F-104 for FSX [Re: Dervish]  
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Yeah, tried to use the harrier too.

The guy posted on other forums that it's not a cntrl-E to start type jet -meaning your forced into the full harrier startup sequence...because he doesn't make "toys" like the razbam planes (his words)-, yet only gives you 10 minutes to fly the aircraft in demo mode.

Then your asked to "donate" to unlock the full aircraft.

And for the record, all the issues people are having with registering is because the developer has to manually approve each person who signs up.

As said above:

No thanks. People who want my money usually don't make me work so hard to give it to them...


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#3602296 - 07/05/12 09:09 PM Re: Free F-104 for FSX [Re: AggressorBLUE]  
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Originally Posted By: AggressorBLUE
The guy posted on other forums that it's not a cntrl-E to start type jet -meaning your forced into the full harrier startup sequence...because he doesn't make "toys" like the razbam planes


Ah so he also managed to disable those who play with mouse/keyboard or without pedals? Say how about a complete ban on anyone not playing it from inside a replica F-104 tub?

Child.

#3602315 - 07/05/12 09:52 PM Re: Free F-104 for FSX [Re: Dervish]  
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I can't speak for the Harrier, as the original post said 'free F-104'.

I just flew this route with no trouble:



This is rather ridiculous but for those of you who can read, here is the relevant info:




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#3602364 - 07/06/12 12:24 AM Re: Free F-104 for FSX [Re: Dervish]  
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"For those of you who can read" ??? OMG.

Here's the relevant info posted on their "How to install/activate models" page, something that I find quite useful to look for and read thoroughly before I install anything to my PC. This particular "Free" F-104 model for FSX is anything but free... Look at the red text (my own highlighting, not theirs) as well as the posts above. The F-104 model, according to their own web site's instructions, is only able to be flown temporarily until you donate at least 20 Euros to them.

That is not my definition of free. Not by a long shot.

Info quoted below is found here : http://www.simskunkworks.102virtual.org/index.php/how-to-install-activate-models

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Installation and activation

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HOW TO GET, INSTALL AND RUN SIM SKUNK MODELS

(1) DOWNLOAD
Download the installer executable (zipped) from the provided link
There is a naming convention on installers: SSW_<ac_type>_X.Y.Z.exe
X is the major version
Y is the minor version
Z is the patch (aka Service Pack) number

BELOW PROCEDURE IS APPLICABLE ONLY TO NEW USERS, USERS THAT ALREADY HAVE ACTIVATION KEY FOR A MODEL MAJOR VERSION WILL BE NOTIFIED VIA E-MAIL AND/OR SUPPORT FORUM. FOR THESE USERS IS ENOUGH DOWNLOAD NEW VERSIONS, UNINSTALL PREVIOUS VERSION AND INSTALL THE NEWER.



(2) INSTALL
Execute the installer
Windows 7 users: Run installer by right clicking on .exe file and then clicking “Run as administrator”

(3) INSTALL VC10 C/C++ RUNTIME LIBRARY
Find and install the C/C++ runtime library installer MSVC2010-runtime-redist_x86.exe in:
[FSX folder]\SimObjects\Airplanes\<aircraft_main_folder>
Windows 7 users: Run installer by right clicking on exe file and clicking “Run as administrator”
Installation of the C/C++ runtime library is mandatory, the model will no work properly without.

(4) INSTALL FSUIPC (if not already installed) FSUIPC v4.5 or newer is required and can be found here:
http://www.schiratti.com/dowson.html
Our models do not require a registrated version of FSUIPC

(5) MODEL FIRST RUN
Load the model which can be found under the “SIM SKUNK WORKS” manufacturer.
Answer YES to accept installation of .gau and .dll files (mandatory step)
Model can be used for free for several minutes before FSX is paused irreversibly until a new aircraft is loaded.
The model will create a file called sswks."your_pc".<ac_type>.ssw in the main FSX folder which is required later for registration.
Windows 7 users: Run FSX by right clicking on exe file and clicking “Run as administrator” to ensure the creation of the ssw file

(6) MAKE DONATION (skip this step if already done)
If you like the model and think is worthwhile donate to have a full-time activation:
Make a donation using the PayPal Donation button on the left-hand side of this page and make a donation of not less than € 20
You can make the payment either via PayPal or with a credit/debit card.
A PayPal account is not required if paying by credit or debit card
If you do not have a credit card, contact staff@102virtual.org"

(7) REGISTER THE MODEL
Find file sswks.<your_pc>.<ac_type>.ssw mentioned in step 5 and send it via email to staff@102virtual.org together with your order number.
You will receive a confirmation message containing the file: sswks.<your_pc>.<ac_type>.reg.zip,the zip file contains a Windows registry key file (.reg)
In most cases, registry keys are emailed shortly after receipt of the .ssw file, but please allow a maximum of 24-48 hours for the process to be completed.

(8) ACTIVATE THE MODEL
Double click the .reg file received to activate the registry key, this procedure is completely safe.
Once registered and activated, the time limit on the model will be removed.
NOTE: The activation of the model is based on information about your hardware and software configuration, therefore the activation key is personal and will work ONLY on the PC on which the model was registered.

(9) DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL WEAPON PACKAGE
Togheter with the airplane download link you will receive also the weapon package download link for weapon used by SSW models:
F-104 S
F-104 G
AV8B harrier
Open the .rar file and execute the installer, no further actions are required.
SUPPORT AND BENEFITS
Registration entitles you to:
Free upgrades to all minor versions and patches
Login data to register on our SIM SKUNK WORKS support forum
Download aircraft real flight manuals and all documentations available
Download military base sceneries and others free products
UNINSTALL
Uninstalller can be found on main FSX folder.
MULTIPLE ACTIVATIONS
If you require installations on multiple PC please make a request on staff@102virtual.org
KEY ACTIVATIONS AND INVALID KEYS
We assume no responsibility for any damage caused to any PC arising from improper use of the activation key
Major hardware and/or software changes can cause the activation key to become invalid and the model goes in PAUSE immediately after has been loaded. In such cases, please send the latest sswks.<your_pc>.<ac_type>.ssw to staff@102virtual.org specifying what hardware/software changes have done so we can provide you with a new key, without these informations we cannot rebuild the key.

#3602383 - 07/06/12 01:48 AM Re: Free F-104 for FSX [Re: Dervish]  
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I must have missed that part of school. So freeware means, it's "free" but not until you "donate" 20 euros. Funny isn't that false advertisement?


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#3602424 - 07/06/12 04:45 AM Re: Free F-104 for FSX [Re: Dervish]  
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I didn't do any of that stuff. Downloaded and installed.

But...I give up, have it your way.


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#3602591 - 07/06/12 02:47 PM Re: Free F-104 for FSX [Re: Dervish]  
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Originally Posted By: Scylla
I didn't do any of that stuff. Downloaded and installed.

But...I give up, have it your way.


You didn't have to pay 20 Euros to unlock it past 10 min....?


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#3602851 - 07/07/12 03:01 AM Re: Free F-104 for FSX [Re: Dervish]  
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Geez, guys. The jet is free. I had this on my harddrive for a while. Their latest version, 3.4 or something, is the payware airplane. The older version which is "no longer suppported" is free. Version 2.0, I think. Nothing Draconian about it. Download it, fly it, nobody asks you for any money.


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