Jarrad Marshall Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 G'day All, Thanks to everyone for the wonderful feedback on our recent Cairns and Broome Triple Installer releases - I hope that this has given you all a chance to re-explore the tropical parts of Northern Australia in both sims Next on my Triple-Installer list is probably the one I've had the most requests for - and incidentally the last non-P3D2 compatible airport released by ORBX - Redding for Northern California. Originally released twelve months ago, Redding was a slightly unusual project for me - rather than sticking to the airport and surrounds, I decided to model two full airports in HD (Redding Municipal KRDD and Benton Field O85), a detailed hospital helipad (Mercy Medical Centre) and a large cityscape with plenty of landmarks to boot. Because of the many components involved, this has been a deceptively time-consuming task to make fully P3D2 compatible, and I'm very excited to show a few screenshots from the new version. For those not familiar with the area, Redding is one of the largest cities in the Sacramento Valley, as well as being gateway to the Shasta Cascade region immediately to the north. Many may be familiar with the large CalFire Fire Attack Base at KRDD; as well as being home to several interesting fire bomber aircraft types (several of which have been modeled in the scenery), it is also home to the large Smoke Jumpers training centre. The terminal at Redding is currently undergoing a significant expansion; what you see here is the new building as it will look when complete; reference material was based on architectural plans and artist renderings. As well the fire base and terminal, Redding is home to several other large FBOs including Redding Jet Centre (catering to business jet traffic), Shasta Air (eggbeater heaven!) and several others. Keep an eye out for a few other rarities, including an ex-RAAF Canberra bomber awaiting renovation. Benton Field is a small GA airpark approximately 12 miles from Redding, with an interesting approach over plenty of downtown landmarks. The local FBO (Hillside Aviation) is a hub of activity, keen an eye out for the plethora of aircraft undergoing maintenance, as well as a certain (in)famous cellphone-obsessed lady hanging around the cafe deck (!). As well as the FBO, Benton is home to the local Police Air Wing and many private aircraft owners. Mercy Hospital and plenty of other local landmarks have been included in the cityscape coverage area. Keep an eye out for the world-famous Sundial Bridge, as well as eight other custom-modelled bridges, the new City Hall, local County Jail, shopping complexes, schools, sports fields and others. New Features for Triple Installer/Service Pack 2: - Full compatibility with Prepar3d V2 - Updated terminal and tower textures including environment mapping - New runway and apron lighting system for better performance - New airport ground poly source to fix DX10 night splash issues - Fixes to APX for better ground handling, navaid fixes and AI control - Minor updates to animated people and generic ground vehicles - Other minor visual fixes For full product details and information, please visit the Redding Product Page. All screenshots taken in P3Dv2 Enjoy! Jarrad Redding Municipal Airport (KRDD): Benton Field (O85): Mercy Medical Centre: Redding CityScape: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Thanks for your efforts, Jarrad! Even though I "only" fly in FSX I'll be getting hold of this as soon as it becomes available. The re-done Cairns and Broome have already proven that decision to be the right one - so I'm looking forward to this version of Redding Cheers Mallard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilby Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfko Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Thank you very much Jarrad! This is one I'm really looking forward too! Broome, Cairns and now Redding - you must be a workaholic, Jarrad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrat Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Just love those triple installers. Thank you Jarrad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabnz Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Yay - Thank you for the preview! I'm very much looking forward to this Triple Installer. Cheers, Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyager Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I'm waiting ... for a long time, master. But I understand and I'm with you. Btw, fine shots! Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianV Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Looking just fabulous Jarrad. Many thanks for getting this ready, I am happy spending my time moving to P3D2.5 and this will be the perfect addon. A big thanks to you and ORBX for taking on the task of transforming all products to triple installers, much appreciated by us all. To quote Tina Turner, you're simply the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripcord Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Jarrad, I love you man. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGQyv-43334 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vora Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Thanks a thousand, Jarrad. You're the man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff974 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 You made my day. Thank you Jarrad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominique Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Thanks Jarrad, I love my new Cairns and look forward to fly back again to Redding (from Monterey ) ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireRx Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Beautiful Jarrad, Would KFAT be in the not to distant Future?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFS Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Thank you SO MUCH for this, Jarrad!! Awesome work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Stewart Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Thanks !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_mac Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Fantastic news. One of my absolute favourites out of all add ons and I've got plenty. An important airport for those of us that fly between the San Fransisco area and the heavily developed (for flight sim) PNW area. Great shots Jarrad. Steve Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sightseer Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Great news, Jarrad. Thank you very much. cant wait to see it. PS: You made the comment that this was the last non P3D2 airport? - Did I miss the release of things like Tamworth for P3D2? (he said excitedly and hopefully ) or do I just misunderstand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfko Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Great news, Jarrad. Thank you very much. cant wait to see it. PS: You made the comment that this was the last non P3D2 airport? - Did I miss the release of things like Tamworth for P3D2? (he said excitedly and hopefully ) or do I just misunderstand? I think he meant that Redding was the last Orbx airport which was not P3d2 compatible already on initial release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrownCityMisfit Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Jarrad you are my hero. I have been anxiously awaiting this update as I have not flown this scenery since moving to P3D last year. I can't express how pleased I am to see this. Keep up the fantastic work. You can always count on me to purchase your work. Cheers. Aaron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Bakker Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Thanks to everyone for the wonderful feedback on our recent Cairns and Broome Triple Installer releases - I hope that this has given you all a chance to re-explore the tropical parts of Northern Australia in both sims Next on my Triple-Installer list is probably the one I've had the most requests for - and incidentally the last non-P3D2 compatible airport released by ORBX - Redding for Northern California. Originally released twelve months ago, Redding was a slightly unusual project for me - rather than sticking to the airport and surrounds, I decided to model two full airports in HD (Redding Municipal KRDD and Benton Field O85), a detailed hospital helipad (Mercy Medical Centre) and a large cityscape with plenty of landmarks to boot. Because of the many components involved, this has been a deceptively time-consuming task to make fully P3D2 compatible, and I'm very excited to show a few screenshots from the new version. Thanks Jarrad, it looks stunning on the screenshots! I hate to ask, but I need to know :is the performance in P3Dv2.5 comparable with for instance Cairns (that I have)? Or better or worse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCFlyer Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Jarrad: Nicely done. Is the guy waving the helicopter into the hospital landing pad going to change locations along with the wind sock as the wind direction changes? Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarrad Marshall Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 Thanks for the support guys, much appreciated Thanks Jarrad, it looks stunning on the screenshots! I hate to ask, but I need to know :is the performance in P3Dv2.5 comparable with for instance Cairns (that I have)? Or better or worse? No worries at all - Redding should perform better than YBCS SP2, it was designed from scratch with slightly newer tech and despite having two airports is quite heavily optimised. Some quick P3D2 benchmarking on my PC, all with identical settings: KLAX (Default + Global Base textures only) 22-26fps YBCS SP2 26-29fps KRDD SP1 31-34fps KMRY 33-36fps KPSP 31-33fps Jarrad: Nicely done. Is the guy waving the helicopter into the hospital landing pad going to change locations along with the wind sock as the wind direction changes? Danny It doesn't unfortunately, however that's an excellent idea that would be great to include in a new product or later service pack Cheers, Jarrad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyager Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Jarrad: " ...the guy waving the helicopter into the hospital landing pad... This is one of the best and most charming heliport/helipad ever made by Orbx: thanks Jarrad for your vision to realize the various aspects involving: Redding isn't only the airport! Thank you very much master! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lthendrix Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Look forward to it....... Thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Bakker Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 No worries at all - Redding should perform better than YBCS SP2, it was designed from scratch with slightly newer tech and despite having two airports is quite heavily optimised. Thanks Jarrad, that is all I needed to know for convincing me to do another scenery investment By the way, I hope another of my favorites, Jackson Hole, is on your shortlist to get a triple installer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Stewart Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 By the way, I hope another of my favorites, Jackson Hole, is on your shortlist to get a triple installer! I will be buying Jackson Hole the moment the triple installer is released ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolf8857 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Looks FANTASTIC Jarrad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B77X Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 beautiful! really adds to the Orbx Northern California with high quality in that region. A great airport to fly from the bay area to,and as a pit stop when flying more north to the other NA regions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horizonair2475 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Thanks Jarrad, once again! Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrownCityMisfit Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Man, I am READY for this update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonB312 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 This looks amazing Jarrad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_mac Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Has there been a snag with the P3D conversion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penzoil3 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Bought it months ago. Would really love to be able to install it. Waiting eagerly for the triple installer... Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyager Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Is there any gagging? I think not, see YBCS: simmers can say - it was converted and is a great area, full of complexity! Choppers pilots are grateful: a wonder to snoop, for all the sides and corners! Thanks Jarrad, your work is wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCFlyer Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Bought it months ago. Would really love to be able to install it. Waiting eagerly for the triple installer... Sue Same situation here, bought it and waiting for triple installer. Really enjoying kpsp, Jarad's work, looking forward to his next effort. Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanbatc Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Just bought this today.... Jarred makes the best sceneries for Orbx. I'll use for FSX until the update... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocko Flocko Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I only just saw this update and I am so glad to see it's being worked on. This is one of the finest airports and area addon ever created. Outstanding NEWS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarrad Marshall Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 Thanks guys, Testing is just wrapping up on this one after a fairly long gestation period - keep an eye out for shots from Emmsie in the next day or two. Cheers, Jarrad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyager Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Thanks mate! I'll be waiting! Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penzoil3 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Wahoo !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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