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What about a wanted thread?

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Does anybody think it would be a good idea to have a Wanted thread or even a separate Forum?

REASON: I have been searching for a FSX compatible Blackpool Tower and 'bits' to reside in my VFR photographic scenery. I am unable to extract the FS2004 version objects I had in a past life in order to move it/them to the correct positions. I have tried to create one using gmax, but it looks pathetic.
Therefore I am asking for help. Seems a pity to spend countless hours re-inventing a wheel when somebody may have already got things rolling:D

Thanks

Charlie
 
Hi,

Let me try...
You could make a projection of the Blackpool Tower.
Texture the four sides as a fence on both sides and then... fold the sides until you get your Tower.
You need of course have good pictures and make them ready for use, so that you can see through the elements that make the Tower.
Is that a good hint for you ? This way of designing gives you a very framerate friendly object.
This Tower is indeed rather compilcated than simple, but there is always a way... sure there are other ways to do it.

Greetz. José.
 
I'll give it a go

José,
Thanks for the tip. not 100% sure what you mean exactly but will try your suggestion.

Regards
 
Ian Broadbent used the method mentioned by Jose to create the Tower in his Fylde scenery (for FS2004). The Tower shape is fairly simple, it's the texture that makes it look like a complex model. The texture name was blackpool tower side_Transparent.bmp.
 
Blackpool tower texture

Arfa,
Thanks for your information. I have Ian's excellent scenery and will use the texture as suggested. I had hoped to 'extract' his models guids and re-use them in their geographically correct positions but have been unable to disassemble the bgls.

About to re-start work on the project now - boring Sunday otherwise:D

Thanks

Charlie
 
Back to the original question, if people think a "I am looking for" thread might be useful, I think we can create one in this forum. Just like we have the "I am working on" thread.
 
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