Believe it or not, people model, repaint, whatever, because they WANT to.

By your definitition, then, once all airplanes are modelled, then no one needs do make anymore - unless the new version of FS changes the rules and the circle runs anew.

My point is, and I think it's fairly obvious, is that with several hundred repaints of the Boeing  livery, haven't we had enough of that?  If you want to repaint stuff, paint stuff that hasn't been repainted to death.  But better than repainting, why not try building an airplane that hasn't been modeled yet.  If you have the patience and skills to do the repaints, it's not that much more to the building level and then another step to the animating level and the virtual level and so on.  Graduate already!

oh, btw, I do have the payware stuff.  It's a lot easier to use than PhotoPaint of Photoshop once you learn the bits and pieces.  Of course, it takes a little time and a willingness to learn which I understand some folks run a deficit in.  However, if you can do this, you can do that.  And again the point isn't that repainters haven't done a good job, only that they've done the same job over and over.

Listen, this is getting completely stupid.  You're not reading what I'm writing.  You're just getting mad because you think somebody is trying to stop you from doing what you want to do.  I am not, nor could I if I wanted to, stop anybody from doing anything simply by writing words on a computer.  I haven't got that kind of persuasive power.  I am merely suggesting a different course of action than that which I have seen.  Which is to say, try something new.

You asked what business is it of mine.  The simple answer is, “As much as it yours.  No more, no less.”  I understand that people like repaints.  It is fun, even relaxing to work on them.  I know, I’ve done them.  Again, (For like the sixth time) that isn't my point.
Sometimes I think people like to miss the point just so that they can get all huffy.  Of course, being purposefully obtuse or refusing to recognize my point doesn't alter the fact that every Civ Jet page on Simviation has more repaints on it than new models.  Most Civ Prop pages are the same way.

You mentioned that repainters do so many of the Jetliners because it's easier, which again, was part and parcel with my original point.  Take the next step,.. move up in class,.. graduate to the next level.  There is a dearth of new models and a glut of repaints.  You do the math.

Isn't it more interesting to challenge ones self to continue growing?  Isn't it more interesting as flyers to have more varied aircraft (not just the same aircraft with different colors on the outside) to choose from? And, Mr. Bugger off, isn't it my right within this forum to express my wish to see more models and fewer repaints without having some toffee brit act-alike taking umbrage?

How you got the idea that I'm trying to limit anybody is a leap I can't even make.  Suggesting an alternate choice of expression is not in any way shape or form an attempt to limit anybody but rather an effort to challenge practitioners of one art to explore the possibilities of a different but connected art.

Okay, I appologize.  From reading your post, I assumed you were trying to suggest that those who love repainting quit doing it and do something "more productive".  But I can see now that you were merely suggesting that we could put the time towards a different use.

I have been repainting for about six or eight months now, and have become fairly good at (if I do say so myself ), but have now started in on a Gmax project which has taken my time up from doing the other things.  Eventually, it will include a full VC and 2d panel, as well as all the extras everyone's always on about.  Takes a pretty good chunk out of my free time; I don't even fly more than a couple hours per week, anymore.  That's really getting annoying.

I can understand that seeing all those repaints gets a little bothersome, but you have to remember that there are those who look at repainting like others look at creating.

I also don't want to limit you from making your opinion heard, but when I read the original post, again, I thought you were coming down hard.

So I'll say it again, I'm sorry.

And BTW, I'm no Brit . . .

Guys - let's understand one thing.  I subscribe to the "how many Delta 767 repaints do we REALLY need?"

However, each repainter believes that HIS (or her) version is "the best" for the moment.

This argument can also come across as "How many Airbus A340 models do we need?"

While it is true that modellers and repainters paint what they want, there is still a "market" for that next 737-200 repaint, special Cubana livery that only appeared for a couple of weeks, and then only on the right side while a movie was being made...

The point is, one can suggest and hope that new models - either never made before, or significant updates of previous models - are made.  But ...  how many 747 repaints can there be?

Ultimately, it's a rhetorical question.  Any suggestion to encourage others to make different repaints, or models, altogether, will be heeded by few, and most will continue to build/repaint as they choose..

Again, several seem to get it while one continues to be upset (the last one) and feel as though I have trodden on holy ground.  Repaint all you want.  Really, knock yourself out.  I have all of the airbus 340's I need thank you and I'd about up to here with 777-200's.  Of course, if you'd like to do a repaint of my Guri BA5 or my CAP10-B, feel free.  Send me a copy.  I'd love to see it