KPHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Preview Thread 2

by **Mir // FlightBeam** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 6:26 pm

Since all the terminals have been completed, I'm making a new thread for the upcoming batch of preview screenshots.

Most of the work is done, now we focus on the ground work, and later on dynamic jetways.

Our KPHX deploys high-definition textures for ultra-crisp, ultra realistic graphics. 2048x2048 texture sheets are used at all terminals and prominent buildings. Additionally all shadows are hand painted, and baked into the textures. Unlike KSFOX... there is a mind boggling amount of optimized detail at all terminals.

Worried about performance? Worry not. Through a decade of game industry experience and having worked on major console and PC titles, I've implemented highly advanced 3d optimization techniques to increase your performance by a significant amount compared to competing scenery with less detail. This includes fsx standard LOD optimization techniques also used to decrease any "flickers".

For now, we'll start with a teaser and a low shot of part of the airport. Remember this is still work in progress and still missing assets. Enjoy!

MarchScreenshot.jpg

by **Orion** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 6:57 pm

Nice work.

by **Aidan** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:48 am

by **cosnowboarder_777** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 7:03 am

Wow this looks awesome!

by **jordanal** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 7:19 am

I look forward to the previews and can't wait for this to be released. Paypal ready :!:

by **tamascy** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:25 am

Nice birthday present

the only better would be if it was released

he he.. but not ungrateful.. its very good news and looking good.. surly i ll be buying it..

by **willultra99** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 7:10 am

looking great. going to go great with ksfo.

can't wait for release

by **skypara** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 11:24 pm

Thumbs up!! KPHX is a gap in my world map going to be filled nicely.

http://www.youtube.com/user/sjt375 · by **sjt375** » Sun Mar 18, 2012 10:02 am

That looks absolutely gorgeous Mir! Keep up the good work!

by **SirIsaac726** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 10:51 pm

Hey Mir,

It looks great so far. I do understand this is a work in progress but I was wondering if the terminal textures are finalized. Maybe it is just on my screen and how my monitor is but the terminal textures in that shot seem to have a red hue to them, when in reality, it is more of a neutral beige tone that is a near match to the tone of the ramp tarmac.

http://www.airliners.net/photo//1324390 ... c3c6d2587f
http://www.airliners.net/photo/US-Airwa ... c3c6d2587f
http://www.airliners.net/photo//1248021 ... c3c6d2587f
http://www.airliners.net/photo//1580017 ... c3c6d2587f
http://www.airliners.net/photo/Southwes ... c3c6d2587f

by **Mir // FlightBeam** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:44 pm

SirIsaac726 wrote:Hey Mir,

It looks great so far. I do understand this is a work in progress but I was wondering if the terminal textures are finalized. Maybe it is just on my screen and how my monitor is but the terminal textures in that shot seem to have a red hue to them, when in reality, it is more of a neutral beige tone that is a near match to the tone of the ramp tarmac.

Yes! You are absolutely correct. However don't pay too much attention to the colors in that screenshot since they were enhanced.
The next set of screenshots will show the terminals in more detail

by **SirIsaac726** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 8:11 am

Mir // FlightBeam wrote:Yes! You are absolutely correct. However don't pay too much attention to the colors in that screenshot since they were enhanced.
The next set of screenshots will show the terminals in more detail

Awesome! Can't wait.

Again, didn't want to pester you since these are WIP shots but I saw you say that the terminals were completed so I was a tad bit worried. :lol:

Thanks Mir!

by **Mir // FlightBeam** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 2:41 pm

New Screenshots:

by **FlightSim Channel** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 4:18 pm

Fantastic looks very good I will add this to the news...

by **Orion** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 4:20 pm

Wow! If you need any beta testers...

by **dal4215** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 10:14 pm

Definitely have the paypal ready now!

Keep up the awesome work! PHX is going to be a new hot spot once this is released.

by **TopperML** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 5:30 am

Nice! I'm looking forward to this!

by **cosnowboarder_777** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 7:23 am

Wow this looks absolutely amazing, really looking forward to this one!

by **jazz** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 4:12 pm

WOW!!..nice shots!!
Thanks for the update....

by **Thunderbird Fan** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 8:01 pm

AWESOME!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/user/sjt375 · by **sjt375** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 8:50 pm

I have to say, that looks absolutely GORGEOUS!

by **ryanbatc** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 9:03 am

Nice modeling!

by **mrhoward2008** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 12:31 pm

Man I've been waiting for a good PHX!

I'm based there! Let me know if you can use any high quality pictures of anywhere in the airport and I'll do my best to provide!

by **Silverbird** » Sun Mar 25, 2012 10:49 am

Its looking wonderful Mir love the textures also the details on terminal its good to see that you modeled in 3d the parts of the structure in the buildings like the edges etc etc I know in other scenery its usually a flat texture so that really great detail really stands out its looking awesome.

by **AAfan** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 4:47 pm

Very nice job, how many maps are there to get that much detail!

by **skypara** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 7:57 pm

Excellent detail level, absolutely love it. Especially the concrete textures.
Looking forward for the release to make my own "bermuda triangle": KLAX-KLAS-KPHX

by **combustionchamber** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 11:55 pm

hello gents, first time at the forum, i´m very impressive about your work congrats., i´m very curious about the active jetways. it will be something like ctrl+j or something more developed similar to AES, it would be fantastic an active jetway well done to fit with GSX.

Carlos.

by **skypara** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 7:46 pm

Nice.. So far your KPHX appears to be one of the best looking airports made for FSX...

by **precious62b** » Tue May 01, 2012 2:18 am

Screenshots look amazing!! In here everyday now just a waitin'

by **JorgeM** » Tue May 01, 2012 11:14 am

Amazing work guys!! Really looking forward for this scenery!
Greetings

by **Mir // FlightBeam** » Wed May 02, 2012 11:26 am

Hang tight.. we're getting closer. This week, all 3d buildings will be completed. Release is still within 2nd quarter of this year, so we're close!

by **Mir // FlightBeam** » Wed May 02, 2012 11:27 am

combustionchamber wrote:hello gents, first time at the forum, i´m very impressive about your work congrats., i´m very curious about the active jetways. it will be something like ctrl+j or something more developed similar to AES, it would be fantastic an active jetway well done to fit with GSX.

Carlos.

They will be custom jetways with Ctrl+J

by **FDX240** » Thu May 03, 2012 10:13 am

Hey Mir. Hows it going have not talked in a long time! since beta testing KSFO for FS2004. I have 1 question and that being, Any chance of coming on board to do some more beta testing for KPHX for FSX? I just upgraded my computer and fsx is running at 50fps on a 6 core ATI FX6100 anyhow waiting to hear back from you. Thanks Keith FDX240

by **Orion** » Thu May 03, 2012 2:39 pm

I'd be glad to help too, if you need a hand.

by **Aidan** » Thu May 03, 2012 10:34 pm

FDX240 wrote:I just upgraded my computer and fsx is running at 50fps on a 6 core ATI FX6100

Yum. I get 23FPS in the NGX at KSFO, not bad at all!

by **FDX240** » Fri May 04, 2012 7:22 am

Aidan wrote:
FDX240 wrote:I just upgraded my computer and fsx is running at 50fps on a 6 core ATI FX6100

Yum. I get 23FPS in the NGX at KSFO, not bad at all!

Well its about the same with my setup, between 25 and 30 with the NGX at KSFO and KLAX thats good for me! Keith 8-)

by **rsvette12** » Sat May 05, 2012 12:29 pm

Stunning

by **SDFlyer** » Mon May 07, 2012 9:06 am

Mir,

I just came across a KSDL (Scottsdale, AZ) scenery from AWG (http://awg-sim.businesscatalyst.com/) while looking at their freeware section. Is there any possibility that KSDL will interfere with KPHX when it's out?

Thanks,

Mark

by **Mir // FlightBeam** » Tue May 08, 2012 7:38 am

SDFlyer wrote:Mir,

I just came across a KSDL (Scottsdale, AZ) scenery from AWG (http://awg-sim.businesscatalyst.com/) while looking at their freeware section. Is there any possibility that KSDL will interfere with KPHX when it's out?

Thanks,

Mark

Hi Mark, it will not interfere as long as the scenery AFCAD is done correctly, which I'm sure it is.

by **SDFlyer** » Tue May 08, 2012 9:12 am

Thanks Mir,

I'm sure you're pretty busy with family and work and this little project. Keep up the good work!

by **sleddriver** » Wed May 09, 2012 3:31 pm

Hey, Mir. This is looking fantastic!!! I know you're really busy and all, but was hoping you could answer a couple of questions. Are you planning on modeling the economy lots on both sides of the airport, and rental car center on the west side? Also, Honeywell has a huge plant on the north side, it would be great to see this, as well as their 757 engine test bed (used to be a lovely 707) parked there. Lastly, perhaps I may make a small request? I was a member of Civil Air Patrol for about 6 years, and my squadron was Sky Harbor Composite Squadron 301. Our building is still there, right next to the double GA washing bays we used for PT, but it's in tatters. :cry:

It is located on the NW corner of the airfield, just east of the Ameriflight hangar, which is just east of the Left Seat Cafe. I don't know how detailed you're are going to make the outskirts of the KPHX, but if you could model these few buildings, I would be greatly indebted. As always, keep up the wonderful work, Mir. Thank you.

Chris

by **Mir // FlightBeam** » Wed May 09, 2012 9:34 pm

Hi Chris,

Well this might answer your question. This image attached is our area of coverage for KPHX. Anything inside this area gets satellite ground texture, 3d buildings, animations, etc.
Anything outside of that is default scenery. Right now it seemlessly blends into the scenery, with or without an addon such as MegaScenery Phoenix. So to answer your Q.. Honeywell will be included along with the other hangars in the North field, most parking lots as well. However the giant rental car facility is outside of the boundary and will not be modeled.
It looks like the old Civil Air patrol hangar you mentioned is going to be included, but I'm not sure specifically which building you're referring to. Tell you what, send me an email to general@flightbeam.net with pictures, if you have any of this building, and I'll make sure extra detail goes into it

by **FLYPHX** » Thu May 10, 2012 10:53 am

Outstanding! I just signed up after stumbling across you guys on avsim. Can you guys make sure to model my car in the correct parking space in the Swift FBO parking lot where I work please :lol:

If you guys need any more info/pictures of the FBO area I'd be happy to help. Keep up the great work!

by **sleddriver** » Mon May 14, 2012 1:56 pm

Thanks for your reply, Mir. My CAP building is definitely in the area highlighted. Unfortunately, all the pictures I have are either inside the building or looking away from it. Good news is, the PHX Sky Train made its first official run today: http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoe ... -test-runs

by **flightsimmer** » Thu May 24, 2012 11:53 am

Very nice!

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