NZFF

I was just messing with my anti-aliasing (with FXAA) and happened to catch these two. I'm still amazed at the sheer variety of effects that live FSX weather (+REX) can produce.


A fictional ANZ repaint for the PMDG B737-700


A more authentic repaint - a Qantas B737-800NGX climbing into the gloom ...

Lovely moody shots Adam, even the fake ANZ one

Gotta admit tho , fake or not the PMDG 73 is the best to have , into Welly now is it Adam

Ian Warren wrote:

QUOTE (Ian Warren @ Jan 17 2012,5:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Gotta admit tho , fake or not the PMDG 73 is the best to have , into Welly now is it Adam

I *was* OTW to Welly with those but the News footage put me off! I'd probably be still "going around" today! I was going to suggest ANZ install a "crash detection ON/OFF" switch on all theirr fleet

That PMDG 737 is totally awesome ... just a shame I keep having to jump into my A2A Spit, P-40, B-17 - or even my other "fave" ... the dreaded Wilga.

#2 is lovely and stars from me ........

That Qantus shot looks real Dude.. Very Nice. Haven't got REX but some of the ORB weather that came with the NZSI is pretty cool.

I'm still messing about with Graphic's forcing this and that. I'm still getting pops in the VC when I change from locked spot to VC. I think it's the FTX night switch keeps setting my textures back to 1024 from the 4096. Still playing and learning. PMDG 737 NGX very cool..highly impressed. Lost as hell... but learning as I go as far as flying it. FMC SID's and STAR's have me a bit confused It's like going back to school so much to learn but enjoying myself.

Sinz

Wouawww !!!

Great Pics Adam

Actually looking at Ham's photos using Virgin Blues outta Hamilton .. think you have the choice scheme to ply New Zealand skies .

Ian Warren wrote:

QUOTE (Ian Warren @ Jan 18 2012,11:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Actually looking at Ham's photos using Virgin Blues outta Hamilton .. think you have the choice scheme to ply New Zealand skies .

I've always thought the Pacblue and Virgin liveries were particularly revolting. We're lucky that the current ANZ livery is so refined and stylish yet manages to look modern. Even the occasional deviation into LOTR or rugby still looks good, IMHO.

That said, I've always liked the Qantas liveries. So simple and striking.

Adamski wrote:

QUOTE (Adamski @ Jan 18 2012,2:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I've always thought the Pacblue and Virgin liveries were particularly revolting.

And you a Graphic Artist Shezzz , that what we need you to do is get your paint brush out and fix those ANZ little white tubes that don't smoke anymore today

Adamski wrote:

QUOTE (Adamski @ Jan 18 2012,2:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I've always thought the Pacblue and Virgin liveries were particularly revolting.

Shame we're not on facebook where I could like it, maybe I can give it some stars ......

Chairman wrote:

QUOTE (Chairman @ Jan 19 2012,10:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Shame we're not on facebook where I could like it, maybe I can give it some stars ......

One of the great "down" sides to having been a graphic designer in a previous life is that you can't "turn off" that super-critical "eye". I can't watch any live TV because of the garish "in your face" (usually low-cost) ads. It's like being beaten up, so I just rent DVDs instead.

I also worked as a film editor for a couple of years and found I just couldn't go to the cinema any more. If a shot was a single frame too early or late on the cut, I'd be almost screaming. Considering you're talking about 1/24 sec ...

Good editing, like good design, should be totally invisible, IMHO. Unless it's a Spitfire, that is ...

Shot number two is ultra real !!!

Nothing wrong with the first shot either, and good to see the Pacific Wave is still there. Long live the wave,

smooth landings.

Adamski wrote:

QUOTE (Adamski @ Jan 18 2012,2:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I've always thought the Pacblue and Virgin liveries were particularly revolting.

Had another good look at the Pacblue yesterday in our famous N/W wind ... nah they are pretty after ANZ come across .

The typical 737 pose , NZCH-WN run , this was the return , everything about this 73 simply says its worth the dollars

And what do you expect , course ANZ .. but the US diplomatic 75 jet .. hmm wonder if it has something to do with those 3 Destroyers

Heh, nice Ian, you're in fine company there mate as befits your station
I wanna know what that 733 is doing over on the northern gates though?

That Virgin livery looks awesome. I've got my pocket money saved now to buy the NGX, will prolly pick it up this weekend, cannae wait.

YIP me a Virgin O right , you won't be disappointed the this one , cream of 73s out there , as for that 300 on the northern gates .. that,s Jerry Roundlee showing he can get the Ball rolling in the US-NZ virgin relationship

deeknow wrote:

QUOTE (deeknow @ Jan 20 2012,4:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I've got my pocket money saved now to buy the NGX, will prolly pick it up this weekend, cannae wait.

You're going to *love* it! Just remember you need to set the fuel/payload from the MCDU ...

Christchurch to Queenstown , the 737 is drop dead to love for , horrible weather all the way down , low flight in the ruff stuff at flt18 nice and bumpy for the
passengers but i guess the AI was going to get back at me for not choosing a higher alt .

Cruz out over the southern plains quite rough thru here

AI and two go arounds , being to think i was at windy Welly with these

finally they run out off planes to chuck at me and left me a clear approach

almost in and a clean runway

sure make ole Queenie a busy spot , no sooner i'd parked up another 737 was leaving