michael davies

Looks like there is an agreement made and I will let the parties involved explain.

Thanks.

The primary reaction was down to a mis conceived chain of communication at our end, not at GMGs end, this prompted the initial post by myself, that has been resolved.

The tools used to convert the freeware model are technically reverse engineering tools, in this instance being used to good ends, however in the wrong hands could be used to rip off authors models with out their permission, although GMG are acting in good faith, the non supply of the source files is forcing them to use tools that used in the incorrect context are illegal, as a payware developer I cannot be seen to condone or support the use of such tools, even if used on freeware models, those still have rights too, and especially as the tools could be used against me in other circumstances, so its a principle issue as well.

To make things correct and technically legal GMG need the source files, they now have these, they are free to modify to the Strike Fighters series and use as they see fit so long as they remain freeware, they are not permitted to modify the source files to other variants of the F-84 series, only the RF-84 variant is permitted, the F-84 from my collection has already been passed to other developers and there rights need to be protected as well, by the same context I would not expect the F-84 division to modify to the RF-84, both have their cake and both should be able to eat them fairly.

Sorry for the long dialogue but I wanted to take the time to explain that it was more than just a ; he didn't ask me situation.

Thank you for your understanding

Michael

Agreed, Muesli keep comments to yourself on this matter.

 

Carlo and Michael

 

Can you take this a PM and CC me in this so we can get this matter resolved? Thank you.

Agreed, lets see if we can sort this out the right way with the right people.

Best regards

Michael

It seems somebody didn't do his homework properly.....

On the contrary I have done my homework, modifying files or my models for any other sim except MSFS is strictly forbidden, Phil at Alphasim has acted incorrectly and has been informed so.

Permission to move the RF-84 or any of my models from MSFS freeware or payware is strictly forbidden, my files, my permission.

Best regards

Michael

Hi,

i´ve send on July the 5th 2008 an email to: alphasim1atalphasim.co.uk

the awnser is includet from Phil (AlphaSim Ltd.

 

 

Sure, no problem !

 

Best regards,

 

Phil,

AlphaSim Ltd

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Carlo Vecchi

To: alphasim1@alphasim.co.uk

Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 7:45 PM

Subject: Alphasim Freewre RF-84F Thunderstreak

 

 

Hallo Alphasim-Team!

First i want to thank you for your great work on all your Models for

MS-Flightsimulator. Keep it up!!!

On the 2nd point i´ve got a question to you.

Will you allow me to convert the Freeware RF-84F Thunderstreak for the Thirdwire simulation series, and release it as Freeware please?

Regards, Carlo Vecchi

 

we don´t have the source-files.

All animations and the 3D-converting were done by our team.

 

Carlo

Thank you for your reply, however Phil does not own the model I do, it is my model sold through Alphasim, he does not have the authority to let you convert the model with out my permission. Once the model is released as freeware then Alphasim have no ownership of the parts that belong to me, that is the model and the paints, Phil only has permission to the panel, sounds or gauges, not the model. If you open the aircraft cfg files you will see that I am the author of the model and the paints, Not Phil Perrot of Alphasim,

I cannot understand how you have modified the RF-84 with out the source files, the only possible way is that you have the source files or have reverse engineed the model, either way, neither is permitted

I am sorry to say he has allowed access where he does not have authority.

Best regards

Michael

I´m proud to present you the 1st offical project from the German Modder Group.

 

The RF-84F Thunderflash

 

Original model by Alphasim.

The GMG brought the Model in the SF & WO Serie and repaimted it completely.

Release will be in one or two weeks (no Joke)

Dear sir,

Can you please tell me who gave you permission to modifiy the Alphasim RF-84G please ?, and where did you get the source files from please ?.

The Alphsism RF-84G was made freeware to Sim Outhouse forums only and only to that site, it is not permitted to be modified or uploaded to any other site or sim.

I look forward to your reply and explanations.

Best regards

Michael Davies

Alphasim RF-84G owner.