NZFF

Posted: **Tue Oct 27, 2009 7:39 pm**

Hi Guys- I decided I should actually do some flying as lately it seems I've just been starting the sim to check something and then close it again.

So I fired up the Strikemaster and went for a blast from Milford Sound......there is lots of interesting topography around here!

Posted: **Tue Oct 27, 2009 8:06 pm**

Timmo wrote:
QUOTE (Timmo @ Oct 27 2009, 08:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Guys- I decided I should actually do some flying as lately it seems I've just been starting the sim to check something and then close it again.

So I fired up the Strikemaster and went for a blast from Milford Sound......there is lots of interesting topography around here!

Wow! That last shot is my favourite! Any special weather effects - or is it default FSX? Scenery looks great too! Any add-ons to the add-ons for that as well?

I went up and down that route a few screencomps ago - with a trio of Lancaster/Hurricane/Spitfire. I must have ended up with around 30 pics - none of which I could throw on "the cutting room floor". Sadly, I haven't made it to Milford Sound in RL ... yet

Posted: **Tue Oct 27, 2009 8:12 pm**

Really looking great Timmo.... can't wait till you get it released mate !!

Cheers
Ian

Posted: **Tue Oct 27, 2009 8:12 pm**

Default FSX weather and textures, default SRTM mesh in those shots too

There are the startings of a replacement autogen texture in there showing more typical NZ native bush.

I find that the little areas of 'no bush' are as important visually as the large areas as they break up the scene and give better distance cues.....notice also, in pic 9 the small swampy lake surrounded by a bog and coloured a nice muddy brown

....just need some virtual deer and pigs!

Posted: **Tue Oct 27, 2009 8:57 pm**

Brilliant Timmo! Looks excellent. What terrain mesh are you using?

Posted: **Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:00 pm**

ScottyB wrote:
QUOTE (ScottyB @ Oct 27 2009, 09:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What terrain mesh are you using?

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Posted: **Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:58 am**

Mr Tim Barnes , Bloody Brilliant !

Posted: **Wed Oct 28, 2009 5:59 pm**

Timmo wrote:
QUOTE (Timmo @ Oct 27 2009, 08:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Guys- I decided I should actually do some flying as lately it seems I've just been starting the sim to check something and then close it again.

Boy - don't I know that feeling !!
Great stuff Timmo - it looks superb.

Posted: **Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:59 pm**

What can I say, this is what NZ needs in FSX. This is epic, just epic! Certainly a turning point for the sim. a few thousand fences, some pigs, and sheep, and there won't be a need for any more Christmas'. why don't we throw in a few McDonalds, Burger Kings, Wendy's, one tree hill, industrial estates, power stations, power pylons, random marinas, animals, and pubs and then we'll be right :-)

Posted: **Sat Nov 07, 2009 10:02 am**

Really beautiful Timmo, well done

Posted: **Sat Nov 07, 2009 8:53 pm**

Just realised it Strikemaster '70. I went for a fly in her way back in 1988 !!

Posted: **Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:35 pm**

I'm getting fidgety! it's like waiting for christmas, just like a little kid.

Posted: **Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:18 pm**

Ive developed a new logo and name for the project too

Vector land class represents what it is (obviously) and how it is different (i.e. using vector polygons instead of raster pixels to define landclass)

The logo consists of vector polygon elements in the stylized shape of New Zealand with hints of aircraft and 3D modeling themes in the shapes.

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2009 4:52 pm**

A very matching logo, looks very nice and professional

Posted: **Sat Dec 19, 2009 4:15 pm**

Missed this thread before, but it was a treat to see those shots-- I was amazed how much better the default textures look when they are placed where they should be. Waiting with bated breath...

NZFF

Flight around Milford Sound and the West Coast