Convair 640

[johnhinson]

Working my way through the various turboprops I have installed in FS2004 (in connection with the "in progress" taxi modifications) I have reached the Convair 640. I have two models installed - one from an unidentified author but looks very much to me like a 580 in both shape and dynamics. The other seems to be a modification of the 340 by an author with a bit of a reputation for taking other people's work.

This set me wondering if there is a proper 640 model available, and if not why not? That isn't meant to sound rude and abrupt but nearly everything from that era seems to have been covered.

And then I wondered how many ever existed, and according to RZ Jet's web site there were only two. Were there that few? I think that having been introduced in 1965, they are slightly post-California Classic era but bang on the nose for me. But I think there must have been more than two, as Christian Page has released an AI model for which rather more than two repaints are available.

All thoughts welcome.

John

[Tom/CalClassic]

According to the book the Turboprop Airliner Production List there were 27 640’s. 9 for Hawaiian, 7 for Caribair, 4 for Air Algeria, 2 for Martin’s Air Charter, 1 for SATA, and 4 as General Dynamics demonstrators that went to Pacific Western.

I didn’t make one because no one ever asked for it. 😎

[johnhinson]

Thanks, Tom, more existed than I knew of but still of minority interest compared with other aircraft. Please don't think I was asking for anything other than information :)

Of the three I had on my setup here, one turned out to be a Lufthansa 440, converted to 640 after they sold it, and the other a Trans Air Link 580. That just leaves a sole Caribair 640. I can't trace any others at the usual download sites, although an AI Air Algerie 640 exists. For now I will exclude it from my taxi behaviour work.

Best regards,

John

[Jorge]

John,

I have a few zips from a while back from a gentleman by the name of Carlos. I'm not sure if that's the "... author with a bit of a reputation ...", but send me a PM and I'll see about sending the zips if you want to look them over.

If I remember correctly, it didn't have a VC, but there were various "eye candy" animations such as the lower cowl opening for "maintenance" modes, etc.

To be honest, I can't remember how it flew since it's been a while since I took it off for one reason or another.

Off to work!

Jorge
Miami, FL

[johnhinson]

Yes, that's the gentleman I was referring to. Thanks for the offer but I have access to most of his files if I want them. I'm trying to resist. :)

Best regards,

John