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Post by cptroyce on Dec 2, 2007 11:10:56 GMT -5
Reposted from another thread
Anyone - I have come across schematic top down views of several African and Indian airfields as they were in the mid 1930's.
Would anyone who can create airport scenery like to try and create these great old field for an IA or otherwise addition to GW?
If so I can attach them to an email and send off. I unfortunately don't know how to attach to a forum post(shakes own head) :>)
These look to be very accurate drawings that given position,placement and size for the airfield.
Someone let me know if there is interest.
Regards,
Royce
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Post by Admin on Dec 3, 2007 19:57:29 GMT -5
Reposted from another thread Anyone - I have come across schematic top down views of several African and Indian airfields as they were in the mid 1930's. Would anyone who can create airport scenery like to try and create these great old field for an IA or otherwise addition to GW? If so I can attach them to an email and send off. I unfortunately don't know how to attach to a forum post(shakes own head) :>) These look to be very accurate drawings that given position,placement and size for the airfield. Someone let me know if there is interest. Regards, Royce Roger explains attachments here: mainescenery.proboards24.com/index.cgi?board=stick&action=display&thread=1120259534I'll PM my e-mail address and if you send them to me, I'll link them for download for anyone who is interested. |
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Post by cptroyce on Dec 3, 2007 21:25:58 GMT -5
Thanks Tom - I am sending them to AirCoaster, to see what he thinks of them for the Imperial Airways project.
Regards,
Royce
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Post by Admin on Dec 3, 2007 21:32:13 GMT -5
Thanks Tom - I am sending them to AirCoaster, to see what he thinks of them for the Imperial Airways project. Regards, Royce OK, That'll work. |
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Post by cptroyce on Dec 3, 2007 22:10:59 GMT -5
Tom- I just sent them to your email. Please let me know if they are clear for posting etc. Also included several taht are not Imperial Airways, but could be included for those taht enjoy Aeropostale` or any Golden Age african route.
Again, let me know if they look OK. If not I can enlarge the detail and resend.
Regards,
Royce
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Post by Admin on Dec 4, 2007 0:21:05 GMT -5
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Post by cptroyce on Dec 4, 2007 0:27:07 GMT -5
Tom- That's fine. I can send an enlargement for detail if someome needs it. Sure hope someone takes this information and runs with it. It would make a great addition to the GW sim.
Regards,
Royce
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Post by bhk on Dec 4, 2007 2:29:52 GMT -5
Royce, Fascinating historical info!  I love the notes relating to Karachi. I must phone Karachi 38 and make a booking on the next flight! Where did you come across these? Bruce |
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Post by cptroyce on Dec 4, 2007 11:41:03 GMT -5
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Post by Slide on Dec 4, 2007 14:14:12 GMT -5
Nice find!!
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Post by bhk on Dec 4, 2007 14:57:17 GMT -5
Thanks, Royce. I never cease to be surprised by what is accessible via the internet. Bruce |
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Post by AirCoaster on Dec 4, 2007 22:30:26 GMT -5
Thank you Captain, I think you will be a very good asset to the developement of IAVA. You are much more able to do the research than I am. I work 11 1/2 hours per day at my main job, and my second job varies, but anywhere from 3-5 hours per day. The other thing is, as you know from past post, I am not good at research. Thanks to all who have contributed, but this isn't going to stop I hope.
I am working on blowing up the illustrations you have linked us to, so that they are a bit more readable. Being of just type, and line drawing, it is fairly easy to reduce the size of each file. Gwadar was once 5Mb +, but I took it down to around 17Kb +, so they are manageable. I can read it even more ledgeably than Karachi...... ;D
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Post by cptroyce on Dec 4, 2007 23:32:47 GMT -5
AC- Looking forward to some great scenery..something I know nothing about creating..but totally enjoy!
Regards,
Royce
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Post by belov1 on Feb 18, 2008 5:13:34 GMT -5
Hi! Is this idea dead? The small amount of information found on Web:  Karachi airship mast. Was this building used as terminal in 60-th years? Is there any more photos?  Airship shed. OK, dimentions are well known (859 ft long, 200 ft. wide and 170 ft. hight).  A1-type hangar. According "Hangar recognition guide", it is a permanent military RAF aircraft hangar type, designed in 1924. It features a steel frame (with longitudinal ridge and valley trusses for the roof) reinforced concrete and brick infilling for the walls. Typically 122 foot span by 249 foot in length. |
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Post by cptroyce on Feb 18, 2008 11:19:20 GMT -5
belov- I think the Virtual Airline idea is "dead". However someone with your scenary building talents, could certainly adds loads of immersion to Imperial Airways enthusiasts throughout the FS community!...much as you have done with French Africa.
Regards,
Royce
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