Project Airbus – Talk

Post by **GaryG** » 24 Feb 2010, 09:58

nice job man, hope you`ll find some decent gauges for this aircraft.

flightsimer · Post by **flightsimer** » 25 Feb 2010, 01:03

how is your wingflex based? will it be based on lift?

looks EXTREMELY good! cant wait to paint ALL of the liveries for it.

A321 · Post by **A321** » 26 Feb 2010, 20:17

GREAT

A321 · Post by **A321** » 03 Mar 2010, 15:40

Any new Updates :?:

Post by **Alexis** » 03 Mar 2010, 17:22

Only minor tweaks so far. The A380 has top priority as we sp33k!

A321 · Post by **A321** » 03 Mar 2010, 18:52

Ah, allright. Thanks for your answer !

CngDelta757 · Post by **CngDelta757** » 14 Mar 2010, 06:20

That 717 is I think the best one I have seen! Cant wait till its realeased! Keep up the great work, you deserved it! P.S when should it be done XD

Post by **DerKranich** » 14 Mar 2010, 07:22

CngDelta757 wrote:When should it be done?

When it is ready just like any other model.

Though let me know if you would like any help texturing, Alex.

Post by **Alexis** » 14 Mar 2010, 11:57

Well, the bad news is that there's no progress, as time is consumed by the 380, among others. The good news is that it will be done ASAP.

Movieman162 · Post by **Movieman162** » 27 Mar 2010, 17:27

The A380 or 717???

fsxfan · Post by **fsxfan** » 27 Mar 2010, 18:55

Yea any new updates?

AirNewZealand_A320 · Post by **AirNewZealand_A320** » 27 Mar 2010, 19:38

He has sed that the A380 is priority so there will be updates when there will be updates. Just Read.... :lol:

Post by **GaryG** » 29 Mar 2010, 18:10

Hi all,
as much as I hate boredom, I decided to take up this challenge, make the gauges for the 717. Well as everybody know, I`m quite new in this kind of stuff and obviously not professional at all, but with time, one can learn everything.

Some important fact: The gauges will hopefully be compatible with both FS9 and FSX. This is due to the fact that I`m making parallel development because it`s worth for me. Well if they become good enough, Alexis might want to add them up to his package, who knows?

In the mean time, a current screeshot which show a very early stage of this development. Enjoy and criticise !!!!!!!

Post by **Alexis** » 29 Mar 2010, 22:37

Looks good!

Post by **GaryG** » 02 Apr 2010, 22:07

Well, to keep some of those following this project, a bit warmed up, here are 3 pictures of another page of the eicas (717). Please do enjoy, and keep critism high.

* Shows a working rudder and aileron indicator.

Again, FS9 and FSX.....

Regards from me

PAIRBUSBEST

Movieman162 · Post by **Movieman162** » 03 Apr 2010, 10:07

Very good, looks like were going to have another brilliant freeware package coming soon!

Post by **GaryG** » 03 Apr 2010, 10:14

Great

check here often. We got only one enemy, real life work.... but hopefully we`ll overcome that slowly.

sknepper · Post by **sknepper** » 03 Apr 2010, 19:52

In one word;
Awesome!
Like the idea and looks good.

A321 · Post by **A321** » 05 Apr 2010, 12:58

Awesome :!:

elwoodjetblues569 · Post by **elwoodjetblues569** » 05 Apr 2010, 14:21

Nice work so far.

I found some Boeing 717 photos on the AirTran Airways website including one of the cockpit -
http://www.airtran.com/aircraft/717_photo_gallery.aspx (cockpit photo can be enlarged).
Hope it helps.

iheart707 · Post by **iheart707** » 12 Apr 2010, 22:14

I could have sworn several people have made MD-11 gauges included in their freeware. A lot of them have been made for FS2004 already but one or two planes have gauges that work with FSX. That might be easier, if given permission, to construct your gauges off of the coding from theirs since the cockpits are so similar to each other (at least the displays are). I'll post some pictures so others don't have to do a lot of searching.

What I have seen so far seems to be absolutely fantastic so far, a much needed add-on for FSX is finally being produced with quality. You already deserve much credit for attempting to build such a bird in the first place from scratch! Can't wait!

The MD-11

The 717

Post by **Alexis** » 13 Apr 2010, 00:35

Got sick of working on the exterior, so I worked a couple of hours on the interior tonight. Started with the cabin. The seats are from the exterior model.

Post by **GaryG** » 13 Apr 2010, 14:36

@Alexis: Nice work man

Keep it up

@iheart707 Indeed you are right, the gauges look quite similar, but 99% they were made in C and since I'm getting the hang of XML, most likely they will serve no purpose. However thanks for the greetings, we'll do what we can.

Post by **Alexis** » 13 Apr 2010, 19:13

About an hour's worth of work. Finished the cabin wall set-up models and completed. Created a pax seat (still needs legs btw). Created and cloned luggage bins.
If FS9 can handle it, I'll add the cabin. Else I'll add it to FSX (if I export to FSX).
Working pax tray-tables:

Luggage bins (without their will-be-openable doors):

sknepper · Post by **sknepper** » 14 Apr 2010, 08:56

Amazing detail in the cabin also. Very impressing so far. Keep it up.

Post by **Alexis** » 21 Apr 2010, 15:03

Took it a bit further yesterday. Textures are placeholders. http://www.you3dview.com/video/523/Boei ... -Cabin-WIP
It looks deformed because of the way MAX renders the panorama on the cylinder. Couldn't export to QuicktimeVR.

Post by **GaryG** » 21 Apr 2010, 19:19

this is awesome.... I mean, really a good job +

Movieman162 · Post by **Movieman162** » 22 Apr 2010, 06:50

That is looking really good! Congratulations

Post by **Alexis** » 11 May 2010, 11:37

Moved the cockpit a bit further.

fsxfan · Post by **fsxfan** » 11 May 2010, 14:58

Ingame shot?FSX or FS9?
Looks good!

Thickfog · Post by **Thickfog** » 11 May 2010, 17:15

Wonderful! I can't wait to paint it!

sknepper · Post by **sknepper** » 11 May 2010, 17:56

fsxfan wrote:Ingame shot?FSX or FS9?
Looks good!

Looking at the clouds I would have a guess that it's FS2004. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Post by **Alexis** » 11 May 2010, 21:10

It is FS9.
The cockpit shape is mostly done, there are still many holes to cover and small issues to go after, but that should be the look of it, generally.

Also tried my luck with an opening cockpit window (blue window in previous picture). Many mistakes there too, will be fixed when there's time for these.

The pedestal is from the exterior model, it will be way more detailed than this crude model. The same goes for everything else as well, naturally.

dotsalgon · Post by **dotsalgon** » 12 May 2010, 15:10

Wow! Great work!
Are you going to make an Olympic Airways lyvery too???

Post by **GaryG** » 12 May 2010, 17:48

He's not the painter :s

Post by **esg** » 12 May 2010, 18:01

Somebody's obsessed with Olympic

iheart707 · Post by **iheart707** » 12 May 2010, 22:42

It looks fantastic so far. I'm glad to see consistent updates on your project, can't wait!

One question popped into my mind, I hope you don't mind me asking about this so early on. When you say, "everything else as well" are you planning on including 3D switches and knobs? Also will this extend to the overhead panel too? Just curious....

iheart707 · Post by **iheart707** » 13 May 2010, 02:15

Every day it seems as if there is reasonable progress is being made towards completion. So it is ownly right to start to think about the sounds.
Does anyone know if a good soundset is around for the 717? I don't beleive it exists for any version of FS.

I know they use either the Rolls Royce BR715-C1-30 or the Rolls Royce BR715-A1-30 engines on the 717. but there's not much difference between the two sets....

However I know that the MD-95 has the IAE V2500 series engines that sound very similar to these. I on one hand would rather have the real deal. Although, it might be a good alternative, what does the fourm think?

Post by **esg** » 13 May 2010, 02:18

iheart707 wrote:It looks like this will be out fairly soon.

Depends on what you consider "fairly soon" to be, I suppose.

Post by **DerKranich** » 13 May 2010, 03:41

I have agreed to work with Alex on this 717, and will be one of a few texturing this beauty.

I had not thought of Olympic Airways until recently, but I guess I shall throw it into the list.

Post by **GaryG** » 13 May 2010, 06:56

I will be working on the gauges. I must assure there is a lot of work for me out there. But don't worry. I will continue on them as soon as my exams are over.

But soon, isn't soon.

Post by **Alexis** » 13 May 2010, 12:38

esg wrote:
iheart707 wrote:It looks like this will be out fairly soon.
Depends on what you consider "fairly soon" to be, I suppose.

+1

Post by **Alexis** » 13 May 2010, 15:05

I do need to remind you guys that it's an independent project I started on my own and anyone who can help is welcome. It is not a PA project, nor a PA testbed for wannabe members.

dotsalgon · Post by **dotsalgon** » 13 May 2010, 15:53

esg wrote:Somebody's obsessed with Olympic

Where did you get that idea???

LOL

I always wanted to be a pilot but never did so I've been flying on the sim from the 1995 version.. Since and after FS2002 I've been flying only with OA as it was the airline that I had my first flight at the age of 5. Still remember the B737-200 Olympic flight from KGS to ATH (Hellinicon bakc then)!!

dotsalgon · Post by **dotsalgon** » 13 May 2010, 15:59

DerKranich wrote:I have agreed to work with Alex on this 717, and will be one of a few texturing this beauty.

I had not thought of Olympic Airways until recently, but I guess I shall throw it into the list.

Great to hear it!!

Here is some help!!

Didn't ask though... is it going to be fs9 or fsx??? (Stupid question I know... :S )

Post by **GaryG** » 13 May 2010, 17:22

FS9 and FSX -- To cater for all the boys alike regarding gauges.

However, Alex needs to specify about the model though.

dotsalgon · Post by **dotsalgon** » 13 May 2010, 18:03

Ah!! *Signs*
Finaly!! Professional work!!

Post by **Alexis** » 13 May 2010, 18:34

There will be an FS9 version with a cockpit and wingviews (together). If I manage, I'll add the full cabin to it as well. The FSX version will be with the full interior+wings and perhaps a few extras. Regarding Olympic, it's one of my favourite 717 paints, but with the Olympic Aviation colours.

AirNewZealand_A320 · Post by **AirNewZealand_A320** » 13 May 2010, 18:49

Can anyone clarify the following and its meaning... "While everyone waits for the #a380 if you wanna take a shot @ taking part with Alex's 717, check this out http://bit.ly/c60YcS "

Post by **Alexis** » 13 May 2010, 18:58

AirNewZealand_A320 wrote:Can anyone clarify the following and its meaning... "While everyone waits for the #a380 if you wanna take a shot @ taking part with Alex's 717, check this out http://bit.ly/c60YcS "

The poet means that: I'm making a 717 independently of PA, to try my skills and expand them. If anyone wants a part in the developement of the 717, feel free to contact me via PM. DerKranich and PAIRBUSBEST are already working on it. See that as an "open source project" I've started.