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[joelyboy911]

And the A310 is released by the SCAG already.

Alex

Actually, it's not. But this is way off topic.

Fantastic work on these 747s, Voltaire (and team). I look forward to using them, and I'm excited for the freighter versions, and your next projects as well. 

[Voltaire]

January 1, 2011

Happy New Year

The 747 set is released 


Thanks Joel, Supertim, ShadeSlayer, mrbisonm, pepsibottle, Jack Bauer, Jack_wilds, iamgoingtoeatyou, Cyclone, portlandexpos04, and everyone who stayed with this project during the 2 years it was in development.

Enjoy!


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Time to write a little about the direction this project will take in 2011.

First of all, I'm going to take a break for a couple of weeks... during that time, please think about what you would like to see. I no longer plan to release large packs based around a single aircraft type.

Instead, they will be done on request, in small batches of 3 - 5. The first round of nominations will run from 10 January to 30 January. There will be a form to fill out, listing all the options available. Aircraft will be done in order of first request, so get yours in early!


Reminder: This is not the place to post requests. When I find requests in this thread from now on, they will be edited without notice.


After the requests are done I'll decide where to head next. As mentioned on the last page, I'm interested in the early Douglas narrowbodies like the DC-8 and DC-9... plus the 747-8 and 757 Freighters.

[ivo_su]

Happy New Year to you Voltaire
I wish you health, happiness and love
Thanks for what you do for us and already downloaded your last 3 projects. I helped you with ideas forward if you need my opinion. I will participate in the survey with you and whatever else I can be useful. Also please do not forget what they've been asked last year.
Your friend and brother:
- Ivaylo

[Cyclone1001]

I love you!
Thank you, great work, and happy new year!

[KoV Liberty]

Actually, it's not. But this is way off topic.

Fantastic work on these 747s, Voltaire (and team). I look forward to using them, and I'm excited for the freighter versions, and your next projects as well. 

Ah yes, my mind was still on the A300. Thanks for correcting me Joel.

[Jack_wilds]

best of peace and blessings for 2011 to Voltaire and all the AC-team... thanks for the New years surprise -in my mind I'm high in flight to Aussie-land and Z-land for some warmth, perhaps visit fellow enthusiasts...  its cold here! 

[Une_ame]

Happy new year for the whole community of Aircraft Fanatics !!!

[Exla357]

Hey guys, thank you to the whole AC team for your awesome planes.

A have a request, if this is the right place for it.
The airbus A-319 with the Frontier livery is of concern. As you know, no two Frontier planes are alike so I was wondering if the Frontier lot could be made into a random lot with all the same planes except that the animal on the tail is different. For example, you could plop the Frontier lot and get either a lynx, bear, dolphin, etc.

Just my two cents, sorry if this is the wrong place.

-Alex

[Voltaire]

24 July 2011

First new aircraft mesh in 3 years 

  I've been fiddling with this for about a month, trying to get it good enough for production... and now I've got most of the problems ironed out.




A couple of years ago, I thought I'd give this a pass because in all the photos, it looked un-graceful and oddly-proportioned. Lately I've seen some excellent photographs that changed my mind. And the SC4 orthogonal viewing style seems to help as well.

The main issue with the A380 is the sheer size of the thing. It's as large as a major-league stadium, and it'll need a 6x6 lot. I've had to customize the light rig's shadow maps, to counteract most of the oddly-placed shadows; the rest will be taken care of by rendering at an angle -- so along with double-deck jetbridges, there will be an entirely new look for the gate itself. Plus, all the GSE will be re-rendered at fractional angles.

There is no need to worry over liveries, since there are few enough airlines with this jet I'll just make all of them 

One more new thing (released already, in the 2nd round of requests):





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Thanks exla, yes the lot could be made that way, but here's the thing: there's a lot of Frontier tails!  Although I agree it's odd to see the same tail when plopping multiple Frontier gates... the time issue makes it a non-starter. I'd have to set everything else aside for a year to get all of them, because I don't make textures via cut-and-paste from photos. I make everything from scratch... Sarge took me 2 weeks to get right, back in 2008.

When the request thread (in the main AC Team room) reopens, please put in a request for another Frontier tail. The rules are that everyone gets one plane only, though. I'll reopen it soon because I've run through a good portion of the requests already.

[apeguy]

Very nice! I can't wait for this to be finished and released! (even if that is a long way from now)

Just one thing, wouldn't it be easier to make this on a 7x7 lot, so you can still use the same overlay textures that you do for the other widebody aircraft available, because wouldn't a 6x6 lot mean that many of the overlay textures available couldn't be used? (due to the way that the textures are positioned on each tile) I could post a picture to show you what I mean if you don't understand.

[Jack Bauer]

This decision has lighted up my day. I can't wait to see the A380 into the game, the double decks too. The model is perfect. It just lacks the winglets. I am looking to seeing new pictures.

[ivo_su]

Incredible idea, which I welcome and support.  However  to say that  it has long A380 in Sim City thanks Tabi who made a few props. But Voltaire's idea is good and I would really  love to  add his work to my plugins. What is the biggest  shortage  of props Tabi is that they are  stuck  with sleeves to the aircraft. I sincerely hope Voltaire to make a model of the A380 which you can set and taxiway and runway.
  If it is not too presumptuous on my part I would like to see someone even lower plane of the Bulgarian airline - "Air Bulgaria".
   Thanks in advance and wish success to that of Voltaire which has been attempted.

Regards,
Ivo

[Exla357]

I'm really glad to see the new A-380 model!

[Voltaire]

31 July 2011



The first A380 is named in memory of Adroman, a talented modder on the SCAG team who was a friend to many people on this site.





Production-wise the model is 70% done, you can see here the incomplete engine pylon. Various details on the wings, winglets and flap extenders, will be finished this week. Then it's time for nightlighting.

Thanks Exla, Jack Bauer, ivo_su, and apeguy. This project is going fairly quick considering all the new thing I'm trying out. I'm thinking of placing one A380 into each request release... rather than wating until the whole set is done. That will put the Qantas jet in the August request package.

Ivo_su, the format is the same as the last 747 set: all A380 props will be made both with and without jetways.

I only make real-life liveries on the aircraft. Six airlines operate this plane so far: Qantas, Singapore, Korean, Air France, Lufthansa, and Emirates.

apeguy, that's true when considering othogonal lot markings but these will be on a 30-degree angle. I still have a (mostly) undamaged copy of the widebody gate template, so the overlay textures will be one of the quicker tasks in the lotting process.

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That is my limit on airline requests inside this thread, from this point on it'll be edited.

[KoV Liberty]

That is really touching mate. Respect for you, from me.

[Jack Bauer]

What ? an A380 in August ? That's such a great news. Above all it will be a Qantas, my favorite one. They are so beautiful.

That's so good from you to name it to the name of one your friend.

Just for the information, add china Southern Airlines to the A380 operators. They are about to receive they first A380 this month. There is no picture of it completely painted but I'm pretty sure this will come very soon.

[KoV Liberty]

This here is most likely China Southern Jack. Quite a simple livery, then again, every China Southern is like that.

Alex

[Jack Bauer]

This here is most likely China Southern Jack. Quick a simple livery, then again, every China Southern is like that.

Alex

Thanks a lot. On Airliners there is no picture so far but there are now a few pictures on other websites taken by  spotters.

Here an another one. China Southern color scheme is colorful and pretty cool. It's just a matter of time to see it into the game.

[Girafe]

wait for the Air France livery 

Anyway a good idea to pay tribute to Adroman with a beautiful work 

[Voltaire]

13 August 2011

Daytime model and first livery are complete



Basic nightlights are complete as well, except for nav lights. Those will be finished and customized for the Qantas livery this week, along with the triple jetway.







Thanks Girafe, KoV Liberty, and Jack Bauer... just a small gesture that I hope won't be repeated anytime soon.

Thanks all for the heads-up on China Southern, it's now in the queue. This livery's combination of cheatlines and Optima typeface is very 1990s. Considering the A380's tall fuselage, I wonder why China Southern kept the cheatlines... a design element best suited to narrowbody planes.