ETUO RAF Gutersloh_X with HARRIER HIDES_X - WIP

[Manschy]

Currently the final area progress, the Weapon Storage Area...

[DaveB]

Likin' that a lot

ATB
DaveB

[xpelekis]

Look's astonishing !... Very good work.

[Stickshaker]

Truly excellent!

[TiAr]

Truly great. I love the trees, which are not the same in a row. But you could do some more bushes or lower trees inside. I know, they are WIP pictures, perhaps something like that is on your todo-list. Modelling of the sheltered parts are well done. Perhaps it is worth to rework the green/grey roof texture parts of shelter houses a bit.

Thomas

[Manschy]

Thank you all - yes, several objects have to be added indeed. Currently, I am doing lots of experiments with the ground polygons. Using my new technique as already done at the Harrier Hides, there is well progress in the meantime.



In marked contrast to common airfield grounds which are mostly made in one big piece each layer, I used small pieces in patchy alignments. That way, you get a natural ground with no repeated surfaces...



According to the real ground, I can add tracks (infield), shadows (where trees are) or dirt... Okay, that's what I am working on

Even from a high altitude, you can see the different patterns of the infield....



Hopefully, next time I can show shots from the revised concrete surfaces...

[hae5904]

awesome Manfred ! Can't wait to get this one.

Cheers

[cortomalteseit]

Awesome, great work!

[Manschy]

Thank you. Today I did some improvements, and I can't help it - playing around with some options inside the paint programme, it looks much better now...

Here the infield area again, close up to show the details of the grass now...



I also worked on the wild grass area, between taxiways and the shelters. Here you find more burned grass and sandy spots.



Here is a comparison shot to show the difference between trimmed infield, wild grass area and to the left the photoreal area, that will not be longer needed if progress is going on that way...



I cross my fingers to get same nice results when adding tree shadows or mud on top....

For the specialists among yourselves: Yes, the runway isn't finished yet. It also will get some more surfaces and edge textures

[Stickshaker]

Really beautiful! Very nice grass too, it really adds to immersion. Looking forward to flying from thee!

[ce_zeta]

Wow, the grass is so impressive.

[Manschy]

Thank you. Today some improvements with a cracked runway texture....

[Stickshaker]

Much better than the standard runways!
Will the scenery also work in P3D?

[huub vink]

The trimmed grass and the new runway textures look nearly perfect

Thanks,
Huub

[nigel richards]

Thank you. Today some improvements with a cracked runway texture....

Ahhhhh! Magnificent work, Manfred you really are an amazing example and inspiration to us all. Keep up the good work :-)

[JensOle]

Looks really superb! I'm eagerly awaiting the release!

Just my opinion on the cracked runway texture. Quite sure you would not find a cracked runway on an important frontline base (if you are modelling the base as when it was active). The FOD danger is just to big and in my experience runways with the slightest sign of cracking are resurfaced. Just my opinion :-)

[Manschy]

Thank you all for your kind answers. Yes, Jens Ole. You are very right. These textures are just WIP and of course, regarding FOD, there could be some bad accidents at Gutersloh! These cracks aren't quite real so far, I will do some work on it

[YoYo]

Any news? It's finished?

[Manschy]

It's finished?

Haha, that's a great suggestion
No, seriously: It will take a lot of time to get everything nicely to work. Most ambitious projects are done by pupils or tretirees with more time. But currently I am shift working, so there is a small timeframe to realize all my ideas for this scenery.
Indeed there are many objects and models been carried over from the RAF Gutersloh FS2004 version, but also a lot of new parts to rework (all trees, ground polygons) and I have to learn(ed) a lot about tweaking behaviour in FSX. This will take some time.

[hae5904]

Thanks for the update Manfred, as on the new ACG forum nothing is mentioned about Gutersloh X, has something changed?

Cheers,
Hank

[Manschy]

Hank, the ACG forum had to be rebuild after having some issues. Currently the admins do a great job to reconstruct the site and I am positive about everything will be fine shortly...

[hae5904]

Good to know Manfred.
Thanks.

Hank

[hschuit]

Message from Stevo, today: ACG has closed its Hangar Doors.

http://www.airfieldconstructiongroup.org/news/

[DaveB]

That's a shame but I understand the decision. We're in a similar position at CBFS and I often wonder why we continue.

Atb
DaveB

[Manschy]

After a final take-off attempt, all members got the sad news today. At this place, I want to thank Birdman and Stevo for their yearslong effort and resusctitation attempts with ATC. But I am sure they don't will stop their ambitous work, keep an eye on other sites for possible released sceneries or aircraft in future.