HMS Bounty Project 17th century Harbour scenery - FS9/FSX

[nigel richards]

Gentlemen, this is still 'in the hand' - a few items and ground polys yet to be finalised.

The scenery is a small 17th century Harbour and shipyard situated on the North Wales coast.

However, as we're producing the scenery as 5 or 6 Gmax modules, the bgl files will be easily placeable via any scenery placer at locations of your own choice.

It provides all airport/port facilities - all scenery objects/items custom built, including port houses/buildings, working lighthouse, Admiralty buildings, shipbuilding yard and other goodies.

Just a small preview...

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[nigel richards]

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[DaveB]

Brrrrrrrrrrrilliant:encouragement:

ATB
DaveB:)

[stoney]

Oh that is just flogging lovely!

[Maarten -]

Oh my gosh, Nigel! This is absolutely glorious! You Jack of all Trades. Never stopping to amaze me.

Cheers my friend,
Maarten

[Milton Shupe]

Oh my gosh, Nigel! This is absolutely glorious! You Jack of all Trades. Never stopping to amaze me.

Cheers my friend,
Maarten

I am with you Maarten :-) The buildings, docks, wharfs, textures are super in every respect. :adoration:

EDIT: And those night textures/lights in the windows - awesome. :-)

[Motormouse]

Looks like Friars House, Beaumaris, one time outstation of Saunders-Roe.

Ttfn

Pete

[Wayland]

I just had a flashback to my favorite Disney movie of all time, "Kidnapped". I expected to see David Balfour and the captain of the "Covenanter" walking along the harbor frontage. I don't remember the D18 from the movie, though.

Steve

PS: Wouldn't happen to have a one legged cook and a cabin boy named Jim Hawkins aboard, would you?

[phrog_phixer]

Incredible work...this is FS9, correct???:applause:

[Blackbird686]

Outstanding work, Nigel! "Sailing Ship Simulator 2015"....!!

BB686:US-flag:

[Navtech]

This goes against all expectations !! :applause:
Great :adoration:

[alain0568]

-really very very beautiful !!!:applause::applause::applause:


Alain

[nigel richards]

Thanks for the warm encouragement - happy this will be of some interest/use, Gentlemen.

Adding more details and items - ground polys and terrain adjustments to come.

Lighthouse now happily working in both sims - Milton's awesome flag animation added to Admiralty building.
Will probably add the flag at the harbour front, too.

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[nigel richards]

Still need to window dress. LOL.

Fish, in the fish mongers, bread in the bakery...

and flagons of RUM at your local!



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Let there be light!

[nigel richards]

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[phrog_phixer]

Outstanding work, Nigel! "Sailing Ship Simulator 2015"....!!

BB686:US-flag:

Blackbird686 may have something of an idea here...there is NCGent's USS North Carolina and his USS Arizona (in work)...and others I do not immediately recall...:encouragement:

[DaveWG]

Superb work Nigel. :applause:

[Maarten -]

Speechless!:applause::applause::applause::applause :

[speedy70]

Looking great Nigel

Cheers Chris

[Motormouse]

Rum...Where's Jack Sparrow?



Ttfn

Pete

[nigel richards]

Blackbird686 may have something of an idea here...there is NCGent's USS North Carolina and his USS Arizona (in work)...and others I do not immediately recall...

LOL. Then we'll have ingenious folk inventing ways of adding aircraft to a ship sim.
Seriously; Milton's Bounty project has positively widened the frontiers of thought regarding what can be possible for FS.

NCGent's Naval vessels are awesome contributions towards making our seas realistic.

DaveWG, Maarten, Chris; much appreciated, mateys :-)




Rum...Where's Jack Sparrow?



Ttfn

Pete

LOL. Last I heard, he's now milk delivery boy for the local dairy!

Door-to-door to the Admiralty (but the wise old Admiral and his distinguished guest keep an eye on that rascal Jack).

Orders now being taken - door-to-door, aircraft or ship...if you need a churn or 3.

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[speedy70]

Hi Nigel.

Any progress pictures or release info?

Cheers Chris

[Willy]

Yep, this is going to be a must have. Merc Air is needing a new hide out as the old one (CFS1 scenery) near Southend was troublesome in FS9 and I'm not counting on it's working in FSX at all.

Nigel, if you need someone to test it in FSX Steam Edition, let me know. :applause:

[nigel richards]

Hi Nigel.

Any progress pictures or release info?

Cheers Chris

Hi Chris, thanks for the interest - yep, making progress.
I've had a setbeck with a fried Desk top video card, hence slow progress at present with this and other projects.

For the moment trying to push ahead with a laptop that's not really up to the job.
That's life, I'm afraid - hopefully be able to replace graphics card soon.

Hope you find the following pics of interest :-)



Yep, this is going to be a must have. Merc Air is needing a new hide out as the old one (CFS1 scenery) near Southend was troublesome in FS9 and I'm not counting on it's working in FSX at all.

Nigel, if you need someone to test it in FSX Steam Edition, let me know. :applause:

Willy, I'd be highly honoured to have your input in FSX Steam Ed.
I'm currently working this up for both sims, so be most happy to have you aboard, Sir :-)

This scenery's in North Wales, but if you find it of suitability for Merc Air, will gladly add a slipway for water/airstrip accessibility - nice grass strip maybe?

Several screenies to show how things are shaping up;

There were just too many houses etc and not enough focal points. Seems most good folk here are also partial to premises of fine refreshments - You'll find a good offering of real ales and cider at The Prince of Wales and The Black Bull, Gentlemen.




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[nigel richards]

Have been experimenting with shallow water/beach ground polys with promising results IMO.

Wish I could overcome the issues I'm having with human 'cutout' figures. They show up great in FS9, but in FSX I'm banging my head against a brick wall. Have tried DXT1 and 3 - nothing doing, so if anyone has a solution for FSX, the cider's on me :-)

PS: Willy; I'll PM you as soon as I have something workable for you - Thanks :-)

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[Milton Shupe]

Just beautiful, striking, and simply mesmerizing .... great textures and modeling my friend. :applause:

[Willy]

Nigel, a grass strip would be ideal. As long as we could get the occasional DC-3 in and out.

As for the people cutouts, I'm doing good to work EZ Scenery, but maybe the guys at CalClassic would have an idea? They use a lot of them and some of the people there have been converting the FS9 retro scenery to FSX.

Still "gobsmacked"!

[nigel richards]

Just beautiful, striking, and simply mesmerizing .... great textures and modeling my friend. :applause:

You do me gracious honour, my friend - I'm truly indebted to your amazing gmax tutorials in getting this far :-)

Thank YOU Sir :-)


Nigel, a grass strip would be ideal. As long as we could get the occasional DC-3 in and out.

As for the people cutouts, I'm doing good to work EZ Scenery, but maybe the guys at CalClassic would have an idea? They use a lot of them and some of the people there have been converting the FS9 retro scenery to FSX.

Still "gobsmacked"!

Done! A grass strip it is then :-)
Dc-3? Yep, happy to oblige - reckon you could even manage to deftly put down a C-46 if we judge things right.

Will take your advice and put feelers out to the CalClassic team - great crowd of people.

Thanks :encouragement:

[Maarten -]

Have been experimenting with shallow water/beach ground polys with promising results IMO.

Wish I could overcome the issues I'm having with human 'cutout' figures. They show up great in FS9, but in FSX I'm banging my head against a brick wall. Have tried DXT1 and 3 - nothing doing, so if anyone has a solution for FSX, the cider's on me :-)

PS: Willy; I'll PM you as soon as I have something workable for you - Thanks :-)

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Absolutely stunning, Nigel! Let's meet in the Black Bull for a pint.

Cheers,
Maarten

[nigel richards]

Absolutely stunning, Nigel! Let's meet in the Black Bull for a pint.

Cheers,
Maarten

The Black Bull it is then, Matey! :encouragement:

[speedy70]

Any news Nigel?

Cheers Chris

[zswobbie1]

Hi guys, I stand corrected, but did Milton once say that there was another smaller boat/ship due out as well?

[Milton Shupe]

Hi guys, I stand corrected, but did Milton once say that there was another smaller boat/ship due out as well?

Aw shucks! I though everyone had forgotten.

Bigger than a Jolly boat and Cutter, the Bounty work boat, the Launch... awaiting textures.

[zswobbie1]

lol... No rush Milton. Sometimes, I think there are guys here that even remember things that have not been said yet. :banghead:

[speedy70]

Nigel bump.

Cheers Chris

[speedy70]

Of course Nigel lives in Greece and recently said his hard drive had burnt out.

Bearing in mind the money restrictions in Greece perhaps that explains the silence.

Nigel I hope things are ok.

Cheers Chris

[Milton Shupe]

Exchanged a rare email with him a week ago. Computer is down and out, in the shop awaiting parts. With the restrictions, not sure when it will be repaired.

[speedy70]

Hi Milton.
Any update on the launch?The Bounty's launch that is!!

Cheers Chris

[Milton Shupe]

Hi Milton.
Any update on the launch?The Bounty's launch that is!!

Cheers Chris

The Launch is awaiting final textures from Nigel. Not sure when he will get his new computer out of the shop.
When he does, he has a lot of things to get it up to speed and before he returns to project work.

[speedy70]

Hi Milton.
Any further news on Nigel and his new computer?
Cheers Chris

[Milton Shupe]

Hi Milton.
Any further news on Nigel and his new computer?
Cheers Chris

My last email to him was October 5th ... no response.

I just bumped him again. I'm sure when he gets back online, he will jump in here for a "hello" as a minimum.

Thanks

[nigel richards]

My last email to him was October 5th ... no response.

I just bumped him again. I'm sure when he gets back online, he will jump in here for a "hello" as a minimum.

Thanks

Well and truly BUMPED :-)
Greetings to all and apologies for delays - it's just that RW stuff that gets in our way
now and again.

Migrating from my beloved XP to Windows 7.0 has set half my scenery programs adrift, particularly sbuilder which I understand requires me to install certain modules to get it running again. Will continue the scenery - INCLUDING a landing strip for Willy, when I can get it all sorted out :wavey:

[Willy]

Just glad to hear you're still in the game Nigel. Welcome back!

I know what you mean about programs and Windows upgrades. I went from XP to 8.1 a few months ago. Fortunately, my preferred paint programs still work.

Now that you're back, have you solved the issue with the people cutouts?

[zswobbie1]

Hi Milton.
Any update on the launch?The Bounty's launch that is!!

Cheers Chris



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:jump:

[nigel richards]

Just glad to hear you're still in the game Nigel. Welcome back!

I know what you mean about programs and Windows upgrades. I went from XP to 8.1 a few months ago. Fortunately, my preferred paint programs still work.

Now that you're back, have you solved the issue with the people cutouts?

Thanks Willy - glad to be back among great friends.

Re the people cutouts - I think so but the program I use to remove shadows frome people and tree models is on the above mentioned list.

The airstrip will take most traffic - have tried out all Miltons models of course, Dc-3, Curtiss C-46 (standing on the brakes when giving it throttle first!!!), Boeing 727; easy-peasy and our big faithful Douglas 4's and 6's for good measure.

I'd love to see some of the PV-2's, Lodestars and Mallards you talented people have been working magic on too!!!

Might just be able to squeeze in a few animations for good measure. :wiggle:

This is where I got to before meltdown:

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Everything's backed up though, so no worries :-)

[nigel richards]

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:jump: me too!

[Maarten -]

Well and truly BUMPED :-)
Greetings to all and apologies for delays - it's just that RW stuff that gets in our way
now and again.

Migrating from my beloved XP to Windows 7.0 has set half my scenery programs adrift, particularly sbuilder which I understand requires me to install certain modules to get it running again. Will continue the scenery - INCLUDING a landing strip for Willy, when I can get it all sorted out :wavey:

HIP HIP HURRAH!!! Nigel's back in the House!!! :jump:

[Willy]

Thanks Willy - glad to be back among great friends.

Re the people cutouts - I think so but the program I use to remove shadows frome people and tree models is on the above mentioned list.

The airstrip will take most traffic - have tried out all Miltons models of course, Dc-3, Curtiss C-46 (standing on the brakes when giving it throttle first!!!), Boeing 727; easy-peasy and our big faithful Douglas 4's and 6's for good measure.

I'd love to see some of the PV-2's, Lodestars and Mallards you talented people have been working magic on too!!!

Might just be able to squeeze in a few animations for good measure. :wiggle:

This is where I got to before meltdown:

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Everything's backed up though, so no worries :-)

Looks outstanding! You sir, are a true artist.

On aircraft, going back to the early CFS days, if we wanted something "invisible", we used to paint the bits we didn't want to see pure black (0,0,0,). Make an alpha layer for it with those bits on the alpha also pure black. Voila, no can see in the sim. It's still done for 2d panels to see out the front. I'm not sure how it would work with scenery though, but it is a thought.

I've got an old CFS 2 paint for the simTech Do 335 (that I call ol' Bulletcatcher) that has holes shot all through it using this technique. It still works very well in FS9. Haven't tried it in FSX though but I see no reason why it wouldn't at least on aircraft.

[nigel richards]

Looks outstanding! You sir, are a true artist.

On aircraft, going back to the early CFS days, if we wanted something "invisible", we used to paint the bits we didn't want to see pure black (0,0,0,). Make an alpha layer for it with those bits on the alpha also pure black. Voila, no can see in the sim. It's still done for 2d panels to see out the front. I'm not sure how it would work with scenery though, but it is a thought.

I've got an old CFS 2 paint for the simTech Do 335 (that I call ol' Bulletcatcher) that has holes shot all through it using this technique. It still works very well in FS9. Haven't tried it in FSX though but I see no reason why it wouldn't at least on aircraft.

Willy; you're spot on re 'black holes' that's the correct way to go (unless of course, the surface you're working on has a designated reflection map - in which case you'll get a sun-bright shine instead of a hole).

It's the method used by fs for autogen trees - we'll get to the bottom of this :-)

[speedy70]

Hi Nigel,
Hope Greece is settling down again!!!!
Any news on the scenery or the launch?
Cheers

[lemonadedrinker]

Hi,
I've just noticed the Pub has, amongst other goodies, tarts and I wondered what they were like? :running:

Andy.

[zswobbie1]

:wavey: Scenery & launch? We have not forgotten........ :jump:

[Milton Shupe]

Gentlemen, I just talked with Nigel yesterday and all is well on the home front after a well deserved break and diversion. He intends to complete these these projects, and more. Hopefully he will have a chance to pop in before long. Don't know about you but I miss me fishin' buddy. :wavey:

[Maarten -]

Gentlemen, I just talked with Nigel yesterday and all is well on the home front after a well deserved break and diversion. He intends to complete these these projects, and more. Hopefully he will have a chance to pop in before long. Don't know about you but I miss me fishin' buddy. :wavey:

You bet I do too. Too quiet without ole Nigel. :D

[zswobbie1]

Yay.... I'll be removing the plank off the Bounty then...

[Willy]

Gentlemen, I just talked with Nigel yesterday and all is well on the home front after a well deserved break and diversion. He intends to complete these these projects, and more. Hopefully he will have a chance to pop in before long. Don't know about you but I miss me fishin' buddy. :wavey:

Glad to hear he's doing okay. I was starting to wonder what happened to him.

[nigel richards]

Speedy70, lemonadedrinker, zswobbie1, Milton, Maarten, Willy; dear friends 'Fishin'Buddies', missed y'all awesome!

Did I miss some tarts being passed around here?

Bounty scenery is a GO!

Milton's beautiful little skiff is definitely a GO!

EVERYTHING'S a GO!

Even the Tutor's a GOOOOOO!... just a quick OT peek until I post properly...


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[Milton Shupe]

Nigel, as I have said to you several times already, this is an awesome looking model. Love all the details inside and out. :applause:

[EMatheson]

That is an absolutely beautiful plane you've got there. What model is it?

About the transparency issues - perhaps modifying one of the building textures to take reflection rather than transparency would solve the issue. I've noticed that throughout all versions of FS so far, if there are two textures with transparency that are behind one another as you view them, the combination is displayed as fully transparent. This might be solved by making sure one of the textures (as in the building behind your props, perhaps) is not set up for transparency.

[Sascha66]

Holy f..k! THat Avro is mouthwatering!!!

[rcbarend]

Hi Nigel,

Good to hear you're back in business ....:jump:

Cheers, Rob

[Blackbird686]

That engine looks to have a lot of moving parts... I would expect nothing less than to hear each one clicking and clattering... as well as the ruckus combustion from each one of those cylinders. You ARE the master, Nigel... The cockpit as well as the visual model are literal eye candy, OUTSTANDING WORK!!:applause::applause:

BB686:US-flag:

[nigel richards]

Nigel, as I have said to you several times already, this is an awesome looking model. Love all the details inside and out. :applause:

Well I have an A W E S O M E Fishing Buddy without whose expertise, patience, inspiration and extreme generosity, I would be at a total loss!

Words can never express the gratitude, respect and admiration I hold for you - Bless you good Sir. :-)

[nigel richards]

That is an absolutely beautiful plane you've got there. What model is it?

About the transparency issues - perhaps modifying one of the building textures to take reflection rather than transparency would solve the issue. I've noticed that throughout all versions of FS so far, if there are two textures with transparency that are behind one another as you view them, the combination is displayed as fully transparent. This might be solved by making sure one of the textures (as in the building behind your props, perhaps) is not set up for transparency.

Thank you, Sir; the model is the Avro 621 Tutor.
you probably didn't recognise her in the uncowled version.

The cowled model is probably more familiar. There ya go;

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Re your suggestions on transparencies - always willing to take a shot at anything. We'll get there :-)



Holy f..k! THat Avro is mouthwatering!!!

Thank YOU, Sascha - it's a ball to fly :-)



Hi Nigel,

Good to hear you're back in business ....

Cheers, Rob

Great to be back in business, great to see YOU, Rob!

Cheers, Nigel


That engine looks to have a lot of moving parts... I would expect nothing less than to hear each one clicking and clattering... as well as the ruckus combustion from each one of those cylinders. You ARE the master, Nigel... The cockpit as well as the visual model are literal eye candy, OUTSTANDING WORK!!

BB686:US-flag:

Great to see you Tom!!!

LOL! You know very well the valves and springs are animated.

Master? No!

But I'll gladly settle for Master's apprentice :-)

[nigel richards]

That is an absolutely beautiful plane you've got there. What model is it?

About the transparency issues - perhaps modifying one of the building textures to take reflection rather than transparency would solve the issue. I've noticed that throughout all versions of FS so far, if there are two textures with transparency that are behind one another as you view them, the combination is displayed as fully transparent. This might be solved by making sure one of the textures (as in the building behind your props, perhaps) is not set up for transparency.

Thank you, Sir; the model is the Avro 621 Tutor.
you probably didn't recognise her in the uncowled version.

The cowled model is probably more familiar. There ya go;

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EDIT: The above pic is an older shot before addition of final engine detailing.

Re your suggestions on transparencies - always willing to take a shot at anything. We'll get there :-)



Holy f..k! THat Avro is mouthwatering!!!

Thank YOU, Sascha - sh's a blast to fly :-)



Hi Nigel,

Good to hear you're back in business ....

Cheers, Rob

Great to be back in business, great to see YOU, Rob!

Cheers, Nigel


That engine looks to have a lot of moving parts... I would expect nothing less than to hear each one clicking and clattering... as well as the ruckus combustion from each one of those cylinders. You ARE the master, Nigel... The cockpit as well as the visual model are literal eye candy, OUTSTANDING WORK!!

BB686:US-flag:

Great to see you Tom!!!

LOL! You know very well the valves and springs are animated.

Master? No!

But I'll gladly settle for Master's apprentice :-)

[Maarten -]

Nigel, the wee bird is such a gem! Can't believe how meticulously detailed the Tutor is in both guises, with and without cowling! :-O . Amazing is just an understatement!

Cheers,
Maarten

[nigel richards]

Nigel, the wee bird is such a gem! Can't believe how meticulously detailed the Tutor is in both guises, with and without cowling! :-O . Amazing is just an understatement!

Cheers,
Maarten

Aaaawe thanks Maarten :-)

Juggling act between wanting to add more and poly count saying NOooo!!!

Just means creatively finding workarounds and lots of LEARNING. :ernaehrung004:

[Maarten -]

LOL!:guinness::guinness:

[Motormouse]

er, more correctly the cowling on Nigel's Tutor is a Townend Ring : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Townend_ring

Either way, its looking fabulous Nigel.

ttfn

Pete

[nigel richards]

er, more correctly the cowling on Nigel's Tutor is a Townend Ring : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Townend_ring

Either way, its looking fabulous Nigel.

ttfn

Pete

Aaaawe thanks Pete :-)

Townend Ring it is indeed - thanks for highlighting the correct terminology, matey :-)

[nigel richards]

The final version sans Townend will also have the modified nose area - that's also the one I'll be fitting out with a pair of floats.

I'm seriously considering the Polish licence built, modified design variant; PWS-18.
This aircraft sported the slightly more powerful Avia Wright Whirlwind 9-cylinder radial (240 hp?)

I think I'd better set up a separate thread specifically for the Avro project, as hopefully, we should be seeing some developments on the scenery here.

[lemonadedrinker]

What a beauty, Nigel :applause:

Andy.

[zswobbie1]

Sorry to interrupt, Nigel's plane is simply stunning, but...

about the HMS Bounty Project ........ ?

[mvg3d]

Hi Nigel,
A Greek version (w/Armstrong Siddeley Lynx) ?
:wavey::wavey::wavey::wavey:

[nigel richards]

Hi Nigel,
A Greek version (w/Armstrong Siddeley Lynx) ?
:wavey:

Hi Manuele,

Oh yes, my friend; Greece were the largest customer for the Avro Tutor - first on my list :-)

:wavey::wavey::wavey:

[nigel richards]

What a beauty, Nigel :applause:

Andy.

Aaaahhh! Thanks, Andy :wavey:

[nigel richards]

Sorry to interrupt, Nigel's plane is simply stunning, but...

about the HMS Bounty Project ........ ?

Thank YOU, Sir - you're quite right of course; time to start a specific thread for the Tutor and unclogg the scenery posts. :wavey:

Tutor is daily heading closer to open hangar doors - the scenery and Milton's gorgeous skiff will be next in line.

Working on the Avro Tutor has been a steep but awesome learning experience.
I believe this will be beneficial to the final Bounty scenery package - I am now able to consider including various animated objects and items beyond my former modeling capabilities.

[Hurricane91]

Tutor is daily heading closer to open hangar doors - the scenery and Milton's gorgeous skiff will be next in line.

All are dazzling works of art. Thank you for the updates.

[zswobbie1]

Thanks for the update info.
Much happiness. :-)

[Blackbird686]

I am now able to consider including various animated objects and items beyond my former modeling capabilities.

Like I said, you're a master of the art, Nigel... AND as an apprentice, you have a good teacher, we all know who that is.

BB686:US-flag:

[speedy70]

Any progress news Nigel?

Cheers Chris

[nigel richards]

Any progress news Nigel?

Cheers Chris

Ooooh thankyou for your continued interest, Chris :encouragement:

Heavylifting in finishing the AVRO Project behind closed hangar doors, here. Closed, simply to avoid losing concentration. LOL. :dizzy:
VC is nearly finished, AVRO 621 Trainer (uncowled early 5 cyl Armstrong Mongoose as well as late 7 cyl Lynx and AVRO 621 Tutor almost in the BOX.

This leaves me with 621 float version, Polish 9 cyl licence-built PWS-18 and hopefully AVRO 626 Prefect IF I can squeeze out the neccessary polys for the rear, lewis gun position.

On completion; Bounty scenery and Milton's gorgeous skiff are in teh Works.

Warm Greetings to ALL :wavey: Nigel

[speedy70]

Hi Nigel.
Thank you for the update.Great news.
Cheers Chris.

For your info the Bounty,s boat modeled by Milton is the ships launch.The largest boat she carried.

The Bounty launch was typical of boats issued to Royal Navy
ships of the period. She was a standard issue 23 footer built by

a contractor to the Navy, Mister John Burr. It has been calculated that when overloaded with 19 men, gear and provisions, she floated with a bare 6 inches of freeboard.

[Willy]

Thanks for update Nigel. I'm really looking forward to the Bounty scenery.

[scotth6]

The scenery and the plane both look really spectacular. I am amazed by the detail in all.

Cheers,

[speedy70]

Hi Nigel.
Any chance of a progress report on the three items the harbour,the aircraft and the launch?

Cheers Chris

[zswobbie1]

Yes please!!


:jump:

:jump:

:jump:

[Sascha66]

Ooooh thankyou for your continued interest, Chris :encouragement:

Heavylifting in finishing the AVRO Project behind closed hangar doors, here. Closed, simply to avoid losing concentration. LOL. :dizzy:
VC is nearly finished, AVRO 621 Trainer (uncowled early 5 cyl Armstrong Mongoose as well as late 7 cyl Lynx and AVRO 621 Tutor almost in the BOX.

This leaves me with 621 float version, Polish 9 cyl licence-built PWS-18 and hopefully AVRO 626 Prefect IF I can squeeze out the neccessary polys for the rear, lewis gun position.

On completion; Bounty scenery and Milton's gorgeous skiff are in teh Works.

Warm Greetings to ALL :wavey: Nigel

I've been keeping an eye open to see if any updates on this lovely little plane are posted. Will you release wheel version before floats or all-in-one?

[Milton Shupe]

Hi Nigel.
Thank you for the update.Great news.
Cheers Chris.

For your info the Bounty,s boat modeled by Milton is the ships launch.The largest boat she carried.

The Bounty launch was typical of boats issued to Royal Navy
ships of the period. She was a standard issue 23 footer built by

a contractor to the Navy, Mister John Burr. It has been calculated that when overloaded with 19 men, gear and provisions, she floated with a bare 6 inches of freeboard.



Well explained Sir. I had wanted to put the 23' launch aboard the Bounty along with the 20' Cutter but, alas, was against technical boundaries.
So much so, that I had to gut all of the "Hold" deck and much of the lower deck furnishings of the Bounty.

Nigel's scenery is unique is so many ways but this period scene is one to be relished and I am with all of you, awaiting his time to revisit and dazzle us in historic flavor.

[Willy]

Well explained Sir. I had wanted to put the 23' launch aboard the Bounty along with the 20' Cutter but, alas, was against technical boundaries.
So much so, that I had to gut all of the "Hold" deck and much of the lower deck furnishings of the Bounty.

Nigel's scenery is unique is so many ways but this period scene is one to be relished and I am with all of you, awaiting his time to revisit and dazzle us in historic flavor.

I'm very much looking forward to his little seaport as well.

[nigel richards]

speedy70, Zwobbie1, Sascha66, Milton, Willy:

Okay Gentlemen, with fingers straying in horrifying close proximity to teh panic-button, I have attempted to illustrate the Progress on all fronts, on a NEW thread.

However, I have promised the Bounty Launch to myself as a most welcome personal RR escape in the coming weeks. :-)

[xpelekis]

Any news about the Bounty scenery ?...
I'm having a very good time sailing with her - installed Canaria isls photoreal just for this... -
and this scenery will add a lot to immersion with sailing adventures.

Just for warming a bit things up, a small photo sequence video :


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmuStY5barg

[kl791]

I wonder if the people behind FSX envisioned 17th century naval battles as the future use of FSX when it was developed :wiggle:

[xpelekis]

Well, I don't know, but P3D people "invest" in the "vehicles" logic (land,sea,air). Especially
with the avatar function in P3D v3, that you can actually change vehicles and explore the
world (scenery) on foot or with vehicles, potential increases dramatically...

At the same time, FSX/P3D mission system, offers the interactive adventure structure for
making flying adventures/stories - and Bounty is an "aircraft"...


http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag200/xpelekis/a1_zpsxaulij04.jpg

http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag200/xpelekis/a2_zpshn3pfebg.jpg

http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag200/xpelekis/a3_zps9ttf6naf.jpg

http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag200/xpelekis/a4_zpsige5qldz.jpg

[xpelekis]

So, having the whole world to Sail (err...fly) and with so much content that exists - even animal wildlife !... - why not ?...
Wale 12 o'clock !...

http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag200/xpelekis/a5_zps6wzdnlhs.jpg

[xpelekis]

And the video of Sea bombarment of the Castle :


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMDqUi9Ydj0

Native FSX scenery objects apart of castle that comes from "Antirio-Mesologgi" scenery
by Dimus.

[Milton Shupe]

xpelekis,

Great series of shots and video. I am happy that someone is getting pleasure from the Bounty project.
That was certainly my most challenging effort with regard to special xml programming of animations.
Thanks to a great team, we were able to create a rather immersive experience.

Nigel is away from his communications capabilities for a few days but should be back Sunday or Monday.

[xpelekis]

Bounty is really a very good simulation... Only some crew figures are missing.
With her and cannons added is my first ever naval sim on my pc.

Currently I'm exploring-testing various possibilities - in mission system - to
"squiz" out of it the most features needed for the closest experience to
a 17th century naval sim.

BTW : Is there somewhere the paint kit of the boat ?... I'd like to change flag
for having more variations and of course a pirate ship...

[Milton Shupe]

Bounty is really a very good simulation... Only some crew figures are missing.
With her and cannons added is my first ever naval sim on my pc.

Currently I'm exploring-testing various possibilities - in mission system - to
"squiz" out of it the most features needed for the closest experience to
a 17th century naval sim.

BTW : Is there somewhere the paint kit of the boat ?... I'd like to change flag
for having more variations and of course a pirate ship...

I thought for sure the paint kit was uploaded here at SOH but cannot find it.
I also cannot find it in my archives, so I have asked Nigel to help us out.

The flag may not be part of the paint kit (unsure). Its simply a bmp in the folder - unionjack512-256.

[xpelekis]

Its simply a bmp in the folder - unionjack512-256.
Thank's. Got it ! Greek & Hydra island flags (1821) have been risen !
Time for sailing the Greek islands...

BTW : Apart of the Bounty project scenery, is that small drivable dingy boat going to be released also ?...
It could be very handy...

Currently I'm customizing cannonball inflicted damage & relative effects
on Sea & Land (almost happy), so that I can actually start making a
sailing adventure after that :


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9FN3Sw30TA

http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag200/xpelekis/b1_zpsek4gnkid.jpg

http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag200/xpelekis/b2_zpswozayjc9.jpg

http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag200/xpelekis/b3_zpsu98uus0o.jpg

[Milton Shupe]

Thank's. Got it ! Greek & Hydra island flags (1821) have been risen !
Time for sailing the Greek islands...

BTW : Apart of the Bounty project scenery, is that small drivable dingy boat going to be released also ?...
It could be very handy...




Nice work on the flags Sir! :applause:

You mean this one?
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?94051-HMS-Bounty-Project-17th-century-Harbour-scenery-FS9-FSX&p=960556&viewfull=1#post960556

Nigel has it on the list of projects to be textured.

[nigel richards]

I'm sure over the next few days, we can supply a Bounty Paintkit. :-)

Would be nice to see the Greek Galanoleuko on the mast and stern...:wiggle:

[nigel richards]

Stuart Cox; - Please check your PM's, Nigel. :-)

[xpelekis]

"Everyone onboard knows the legend of the Cursed Island... About the petrified snake that guards a vast treasure... burning with liquid fire coming out of the eyes any treasure seaker... Nobody is said to left Cursed island alive...
Captain says that's all myths of the natives, though treasure really exists. He claims that now actually possesses the map that will get us there...
Late afternoon tomorrow, we'll head for the island. We're thrilled but a bit scared also...
It's a 16-17 hours journey with favourable winds, Captain says. And we'll sail during the night for avoiding Spanish Men of War or other Pirates while passing through the Canary's.
By noon the day after tomorrow, God's will, we'll be there..."

Cabin & dock at Pirates cove, North of Canaria isls, a place pretty much unknown and uncharted...
http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag200/xpelekis/c4_zps2lkyc0fz.jpg

http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag200/xpelekis/c1_zpslwuk1q49.jpg

Dolphins playing near the boad...
http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag200/xpelekis/c5_zpsfr8epueh.jpg

[xpelekis]

http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag200/xpelekis/c2_zpsccj29skh.jpg

http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag200/xpelekis/c3_zpsiipr6e4s.jpg

to be continued...

[zswobbie1]

FSX or FS9?
PLEEZE say FS9?

Cheers,
Robin
(patiently awaiting a home port & dingy to get there from my mooring)

[xpelekis]

Sorry, it's FSX only (I don't have FS9). All scenery & simobjects (dolphins/birds)
are native FSX (installed).

Furthermore, this adventure is not a scenery. It's an FSX Mission with
"adventure track" (music), dialogues & random events happening.

[zswobbie1]

Oh, silly me, these posts in a FS2004 forum confused me, I was thinking, looking at the title.. HMS Bounty Project 17th century Harbour scenery - FS9/FSX (http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?94051-HMS-Bounty-Project-17th-century-Harbour-scenery-FS9-FSX) that it would be for both.

So, just to confirm,,, Are we FS2004'ers then NOT going to get 17th century Harbour scenery nor the dingy ?

Happiness .. :pop4:

[nigel richards]

Oh, silly me, these posts in a FS2004 forum confused me, I was thinking, looking at the title.. HMS Bounty Project 17th century Harbour scenery - FS9/FSX (http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?94051-HMS-Bounty-Project-17th-century-Harbour-scenery-FS9-FSX) that it would be for both.

So, just to confirm,,, Are we FS2004'ers then NOT going to get 17th century Harbour scenery nor the dingy ?

Happiness .. :pop4:

Yes you will be getting those items, my friend - they are designed and built specifically for your favourite sim (and that of some great buddies and self)! :wavey:

xpelekis was referring to items in his screenshots!


Happiness, Robin???

[xpelekis]

Halfway towards the "Cursed" island...

http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag200/xpelekis/1_zps6rulyq1m.jpg

Now, how a 1.5 day trip (out & return) will fit in an hour's sailing mission ?... well, it will.
A bit of tobacco & alcohol may help also... :mixed-smiley-010:

[zswobbie1]

Thank you. Now I'm happy. (he said, dancing with much joy!)

[xpelekis]

I'm almost finishing with the first Sea Adventure for Bounty (FSX Mission)...

Could I request for a cannon ball simobject ? Just a black sphere of 20cm
diameter (just model & texture files).
Only reason I request this is because I guess it's very easy to be made...

Thank's anyway.

[Seahawk72s]

Just wondering if this project might make it out of the yard this winter..?
I realize real life work takes precedent.

[nigel richards]

Just wondering if this project might make it out of the yard this winter..?
I realize real life work takes precedent.

In short, Seahawk72s; YES. :-)

As will the Bounty Launch...and other things.

My apologies to all those waiting for so long - too many fingers in too many pies, as they say. :wavey:

[zswobbie1]

I was also hoping........ (funny, only yesterday I was thinking of posting a query)

[Milton Shupe]

Oxygen bump! :wiggle: Winter is getting long in the tooth with Spring just 11 days away ... Does that mean release is imminent?

[zswobbie1]

Winter is coming......
(well, here in South Africa it is!)

[BEAR7]

Really Awesome !!!

Guus Dekker, Belgium

[Jorge]

Gentlemen, I can almost see Mr. Hornblower himself in this! Thank you for your work!

[Milton Shupe]

Gentlemen, I can almost see Mr. Hornblower himself in this! Thank you for your work!

Thank you Jorge and Bear,

This project was one of the most interesting and challenging projects I have worked on and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Thanks to Rob Barendregt and Nigel Richards, the project came to life and worked with the wind in ways I thought were not possible.

Rob's programming and Nigel's textures and sounds really made the project.

Great stuff for which I am most appreciative.

There may be another ship project in the future. Thinking HMS Victory ... but would have to be FSX native.

[Seahawk72s]

There may be another ship project in the future. Thinking HMS Victory ... but would have to be FSX native.


I felt my heart stop when I read this....:applause:
I dream about this.......

[zswobbie1]

Me too...
I must admit I did get a bit of a flutter when I saw HMS Bounty popped up in the 'Last Post' list!

[ftl818]

Thank you Jorge and Bear,

This project was one of the most interesting and challenging projects I have worked on and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Thanks to Rob Barendregt and Nigel Richards, the project came to life and worked with the wind in ways I thought were not possible.

Rob's programming and Nigel's textures and sounds really made the project.

Great stuff for which I am most appreciative.

There may be another ship project in the future. Thinking HMS Victory ... but would have to be FSX native.

How about a clipper like Cutty Sark or Thermopylae? IMHO the most beautiful sailing vessels ever and Cutty Sark rose from her ashes.

48414

[zswobbie1]

Scenery still pending?

[zswobbie1]

As Pink Floyd once said (sang?)… 'is there anybody out there?'

Any news on the Bounty Harbour scenery?

[huub vink]

Nigel has been off line for a while, which is not really uncommon. So either he is occupied with real life issues or he working night and day on all the projects he still want to finish.

Cheers,
Huub

[zswobbie1]

Thanks Huub.
I was wondering.. Also no later comments re his Avro as well.

[BEAR7]

Hi Nigel,

Really Awesome Scenery you developed [of course ships too] !!! Where can I download your Scenery ?

Guus.
Belgium

[zswobbie1]

Guus, from what I gather, the scenery has not been released yet, & is possibly a work in progress.
There are quite a few projects being worked on.

[Milton Shupe]

Hi Nigel,

Really Awesome Scenery you developed [of course ships too] !!! Where can I download your Scenery ?

Guus.
Belgium

Guus,

If you do not have HMS Bounty yet, you can get the purely wind-driven model here (FS9 of FSX versions):

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links_search.php?action=show&sort=d&literal=1&userid=249&page=4

[huub vink]

And the launch boat can be found here: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links_search.php?action=show&sort=d&literal=1&userid=249&page=2

[BEAR7]

Thanks Milton & Huub for reply,

Ok ! I did not noticed that the scenery is still in progress. And Huub, for years I am sailing with the "Beagle" ! So I know the vessel + the launchboat as well.
Are there ideas to setup all this [scenery & vessels] for FSX ?! In a year orso I will make the change-over from FS9.1 to FSX ...
Succes with the huge amount of work in progress ! Am looking forward to sail in your envirement !

Guus.

[zswobbie1]

I was just wondering about the Bounty Harbour scenery....
Anything in the pipeline?:jump::jump::jump:

[Milton Shupe]

I have not spoken with Nigel in quite a while, and even longer regarding the scenery. The best we can do is await his response.

Meanwhile, I'll just enjoy sailing his textures and sounds, and Rob's wind and water management magic. :-)

[zswobbie1]

Thanks, Milton.. Much appreciated.

Regards,
Robin

[Motormouse]

I'm guessing Nigel will show up again later in the year, his property in Greece is not well connected, I recall his wind powered generator had gone U/S and he was temporarily residing at his daughters when we finally got the Avro released.

Ttfn

Pete