Jim Robinson Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 65S boasts 245 mega-pixels of synthesized 2cm groundpoly textures at this point, which pretty well wraps up the GP . Working on some grass placements and light maps at the moment, still a few fiddly things to do like adding some runway lights, etc. Here's the result of a recent photo mission. Thanks for looking Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Living in Eastern Washington my entire life I have been through Bonner's Ferry numerous times , however I never got up to the airport . I am looking forward to many flights in and out of this new scenery . Thanks Jim for your work on this . Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfko Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Some great mouthwatering pics of what looks to be a great scenery, Jim. This will be a must have for me! Cheers, Wolfgang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Amengol Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Fantastic, Jim!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Sure does look great Jim. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TymK Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Looks absolutely beautiful, it's certainly a day one purchase for me. However, I have just one question/request: will the airport have at least one "usable" hangar? Best regards, Tym Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BPL Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Beautiful scenery, Jim! Tempts me to buy NRM! BTW, may I ask where you got that black panel texture for the Carenado C172? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Robinson Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 Thanks everyone for the great feedback, it really means a lot. Tym, what do you mean exactly with useable hangar? You mean like a hangar with it's door open on certain days? At this point I don't dare add any unplanned features or else you guys won't see this scenery until September, but in all likelihood the airport will be service packed a couple months after release so I'll see what I can do for the SP. BPL, that panel was made by Bill Womack, you can get it here, scroll down about 1/3 of the way through the page: http://iblueyonder.com/freeware/ Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BPL Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 BPL, that panel was made by our own Bill Womack, you can get it here, scroll down about 1/3 of the way through the page: http://iblueyonder.com/freeware/ Jim Thanks, Jim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TymK Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Tym, what do you mean exactly with useable hangar? You mean like a hangar with it's door open on certain days? Sorry for being a bit vague... Yes, I mean a hangar that has its door open and the interior modelled -- for example, KORS and 2WA1 have such hangars (with parking spots defined, too). I realize it's a minor thing, but it really adds to the immersion, especially with GA planes that have ground handling (tow bar, etc.) modelled. Thanks, Tym Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Looks fantastic Jim, I am ready to buy!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Robinson Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 Thanks John! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tphelps Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Jim - Thanks for all the work you are putting into 65S. Beautifully crafted, and a "must have" addition to NRM. Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostlp Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 This will be one beautiful addition to anyone's scenery library. But then I may be a bit prejudiced. I'm really looking forward to this. Jim, I just noticed that you're from Bonners Ferry. No wonder it's getting the magic touch. I couldn't believe that my corner of the world was getting so much Orbx attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purduekev Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Jim, this is really coming together - can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripcord Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 This is going to be great for regional hops to Felts Field and down to the ol' Long View Ranch in eastern OR. Jim I hope you are able to do some more up in that area of Northern ID. Pretty country out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwipaul Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 What sky texture is that Jim, wouldnt mind using that for my New Zealand scenery, very nice shots.... Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Robinson Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 What sky texture is that Jim, wouldnt mind using that for my New Zealand scenery, very nice shots.... Paul Hi Paul, I believe those are from Pablo Diaz's freeware HDE v1.0 package converted to 32 bit for FSX use. Note that there's an HDE v1.0 and an HDE v2.0 and the sky textures are different between the two. I'm using the sky textures from HDE v1 and the cloud textures from HDE v2 in these shots IIRC. Also the HDE packages were for FS9 so the sky textures need to be converted to 32 bit or they'll crash the sim. I think there's a download on Simviation where someone's already done the FSX conversions. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockliffe Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Hey Jim, this scenery of your's is looking simply gorgeous. Can't wait to fly into this airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Robinson Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 Thanks Howard, an RTM build will be up for testing probably tomorrow, if the beta team finds it acceptable, release should follow in a few days. On the other hand if they find more warts that need fixing, I may be going back to the drawing board for a while, lol. The team is pretty tied up with FTX Global at the moment, so testing may take a little longer than usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amentiba Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 nice job ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripcord Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Thanks Howard, an RTM build will be up for testing probably tomorrow, if the beta team finds it acceptable, release should follow in a few days. On the other hand if they find more warts that need fixing, I may be going back to the drawing board for a while, lol. The team is pretty tied up with FTX Global at the moment, so testing may take a little longer than usual. Jim I bet you are excited. I know I am looking forward to this. Hope we are getting close now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Robinson Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 Yes, getting close, the beta testers are spread pretty thin at the moment, I wouldn't look for a release prior to FTX Global but it should follow soon after. Thanks for your interest, yeah, pretty excited . I grabbed a screenshot after some grass placements the other night: Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red2112 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Looking real nice! Can´t wait to set my landing gear there Thank you! Care, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tphelps Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Jim, I know we're all riding the amazing wave of FTX Global, but I just want to check in and see how your stunning 65S is coming along. We haven't forgotten you, as many of us are looking forward to the release of your very sweet Bonner's Ferry. Thanks, Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonb Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Yess. Definitely, 65S is for me. Now I really must decide PA36 Pawnee or C188B Agtruck? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Robinson Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 Thanks guys, yes it's still coming along, the plan is to submit an RTM-A for beta testing on Monday, we had an RTM built already but during FTX Global week I added a bunch of new stuff so now we've decided to scrap our current RTM and build a new one incorporating my new stuff. I need to get my files together today and get them to Alex so he can put together another build, then that goes to Ed and he makes an installer out of it. We post that and let the beta team scrutinize it, hopefully we'll get 3 greens on beta testing and then it will be released. Here are some shots of the new stuff. Precision Helicopters ground poly and some new clutter. The concrete pad is the "1 (helipad)" start location in the go to airport menu, but you can start there with an airplane too: Added a modeled VASI in favor of the prior afcad VASI (4° glideslope!): Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derfsxpilot Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 tsssss.....that looks amazing ! ! ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripcord Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Jim, thanks for sharing. Now please stop adding new stuff so that we can start buying your project. : ) I like the helipad start addition. And ocne again congrats, sir. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaseman007 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Oh yeah. This is looking sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Fantastic shots Jim, lookling forward! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Robinson Posted August 5, 2013 Author Share Posted August 5, 2013 Much appreciated guys, Alex and I are assembling an RTM-A as we speak! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Looking forward to that very much Jim, You and Alex have done a great job indeed with this one. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Great stuff Jim , looking forward to this one . Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tphelps Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Jim - That's looking amazing! Thanks for sharing these new pics. Really looking forward... Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonman Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Looks fantastic! Really amazing! Thank You veyr much indeed for these new pictures! SUPER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripcord Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I see now they have it all teed up on the product page. Just need to add the 'buy' button and we're on our way to 65S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripcord Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 And.... JV goes on vacation for 10 days. I don't guess this release will get held up for that, will it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Goff Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 And.... JV goes on vacation for 10 days. I don't guess this release will get held up for that, will it? RTM has been handed to the testers and once it's been cleared we'll still go to release. It's a well oiled machine even with John out of office Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripcord Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 RTM has been handed to the testers and once it's been cleared we'll still go to release. It's a well oiled machine even with John out of office I assumed that was the case, but it is nice to hear confirmation, thanks Alex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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