Wanaka revisit

[toprob]

I've been reflying Wanaka and Tekapo the last couple of weeks, while building the NZSI-compatibility patch. This is almost ready, I have a working 'switcher', now I just need to build the installer.
The switcher is similar to the Nelson switcher, it'll let you toggle between VLC and NZSI, plus it'll let you switch off the aerial photo, which is useful when flying in winter, as the aerial image is so summery.
But just to show that the photo scenery still works:



That's NZSI in the distance, by the way.

[Ian Warren]

You can never go wrong with PHOTOREAL

[AdrianPetford]

So good if I didn't know better, I'd think it was an actual photograph.


Ade

[lowflier]

QUOTE (AdrianPetford @ Feb 18 2012,12:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

So good if I didn't know better, I'd think it was an actual photograph.

Its not a photo!??!?! If this is the way FSX is going, I might just stay on the FSX bus!

[Ian Warren]

Forget the bus , go by tram were you can step on step off when ever .

[toprob]

Just when I think I have the patch ready, I get side-tracked by something else...

The Wanaka FSX autogen is pretty much the same as FS2004, so it was definitely time to update it. as well as tidy up the autogen in general, one thing I've wanted to do is to supply a texture for the willows which define the Clutha in this area. This is a simple 'hack' which you can choose to install (it works with default FSX or VectorLandClass) as it replaces the cottonwood textures, which are not overly used in NZ.

Not suitable for Orbx, but the textures they supply for this particular set work fine to represent willows. (I know that Orbx supply their own willow autogen, but this is for their own use.)



...this is with NZSI turned off.

[Ian Warren]

Think you need to show both versions there Rob , but we'll wait for that , Party in Lyttleton tonight .. a walk down the hill for a sausage and mato sauce

[toprob]

Yeah, I've just walked up to the Summit Road, and saw the crowd down in the village. Should be a good night.

[toprob]

Here's the same scene with NZSI autogen active.

[dbcunnz]

Your one is far better than the ORBX one

[Ian Warren]

Don't no Doug , recon it may be the sausage sizzle grease , don't see him at the Barbie

[toprob]

QUOTE (dbcunnz @ Feb 20 2012,8:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Your one is far better than the ORBX one

Well, this is really comparing apples and oranges -- NZSI willows are lighter than these trees, I don't really know what these are, but they replace the 'Cottonwood' texture, so a good candidate for 're-purposing' in New Zealand.

[Ian Warren]

So much for you being at the Lyttleton Sausage sizzle , relaxing with some real NZ greasy tucker and your community

[toprob]

I was hoping to get this out this week, but maybe next now. Here's a couple of 'winter' shots, although the aerial photo is still just summer.

[Ian Warren]

I don't see you standing there with your fishing pole and a picicnic basket beside ya

[toprob]

QUOTE (Ian Warren @ Feb 23 2012,10:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I don't see you standing there with your fishing pole and a picicnic basket beside ya

I was thinking of putting Paul Reynolds there...

[Ian Warren]

QUOTE (toprob @ Feb 23 2012,11:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I was thinking of putting Paul Reynolds there...

who the ell is Paul Reynolds

[toprob]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjFO4QUwG3o

[Ian Warren]

Arrrr that's why i don't no him ... I'm with TelstraClear .... now did he have a licence for his fishing or just buy his way around the lake