Silent N Deadly 0 Posted March 15, 2006 Up to date Images on Page 3 Hi guys, my main objective with this post is to get some ideas, and feedback. Now for the background; I am currently working on a Airport "equipment pack". So far I have begun with aircraft tugs or tows. I currently have 3 versions that are pretty much almost done, some details and additions I still have to do. I am thinking about making a few more versions, if I can find some good reference pictures. Another thing that I am thinking about doing is other airport/aircraft support equipment. I was wondering if you guys can give some ideas about some equipment. Something that can be used in OFP to enhance the flying experience etc. It's obvious that OFP has a great amount of various aircraft but its missing airport equipment and aircraft tugs. If anyone has some reference pictures and ideas and suggestions I would really appriciate it. Here's some quick screens of the 3 tugs I have been working on: (Please note that all images are WIP and will not reflect the final version, I have already added a few extra modifications since the pics.) (Photos are all WIP) The tows are all able to pull different aircrafts and different amounts of weight...Im only focusing on medium/low weight tows at the moment. Suggestions and Ideas are greatly appriciated. Â Quick Edit: It's obvious but textures are not made yet, and some details will also be included through textures...currently its just the model. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adumb 0 Posted March 15, 2006 Looking good Octavian. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marcus4 0 Posted March 15, 2006 Very nice, maybe work out some scripts to tow planes with? There is that new pack that dudes is working on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
belgerot 33 Posted March 15, 2006 Very nice job on these so far, glad to see someone is taking the initiative in starting an Airport equipment pack. I remember there is already one of these, but how about another airplane stairs truck? Here are a few pictures; http://www.seaplane-project.net/press....-sm.jpg http://www.astanaairport.kz/images/canopy_stairs.jpg http://www.fraport.com/cms....ket.htm You could always have a static version; http://thingsforacftsupport.com/img_20040510/1486_wollard.jpg http://thingsforacftsupport.com/img_20031123/1343_NewStair.jpg http://www.ammimfg.com/aircraft_boarding_stairs.htm One more thing I would suggest is one of those Passenger gates that leads straight from the airport terminal into the aircraft, though I am not sure how useful that would be with the current airport available http://www.azstarnet.com/flight/images/04TIAnew.jpg Well, I wish I was of more help but I hope the links give you some new ideas. Take care with this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silent N Deadly 0 Posted March 15, 2006 Yes, scripts to tow the planes are planned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdog~ 0 Posted March 15, 2006 Wow, I'd most definately hit those. I mean with whatever aircraft I'm flying. Because they aren't yellow right now... :] You should make some runway lights since that other guy who was making them never released them (unless I missed them). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shashman 0 Posted March 15, 2006 This is an excellent idea, not only on the eye candy level, but on the usefulness level. Nobody likes having to abandon a perfectly good aircraft cos it's stuck in a hangar No more of that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-ZG-BUZZARD 0 Posted March 15, 2006 Hey, don't forget Philcommando already made a "stair truck" included in his Boeing 757 pack he made some time ago, check it out here ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackjack-VS- 0 Posted March 15, 2006 in case ur interested i have some 6 or 8 models from a 3d colection rdy to be adapted to ofp. they arent very high poly, so basicly its just needed to replace some parts like wheels (currently they have around 500polys per wheel) wheel drive, etc. if u want to give a try on them pm me. other that your models look fine so far. keep the good work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aahz 0 Posted March 15, 2006 Some one should make the stair car form AD http://the-op.com/images/publicity/300-staircar_sm.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silent N Deadly 0 Posted March 15, 2006 Thanks for the links belgerot...the fraport link is especially helpful. Nice list. blackjack[VS]: Sure I'd be interested, I'd be good to put them to use. Thanks for the comments guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfbite 8 Posted March 15, 2006 This is great idea. Im sick of parking my plane in a hangar... or crash landind near some tree's and not being able to move my multi million dollar plane away....because it doesnt come with reverse ... great idea... the models look top notch...... this migh finally be an addon thats actually as good as the bis tractor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brataccas 0 Posted March 15, 2006 first one reminds me of an armoured limo very nice stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-HUNTER- 1 Posted March 15, 2006 I would like to see a bright yellow vehicle with FOLLOW ME! sign! Â And maybee a mobile control tower, they set up at the start of the runway depening on wind. But to warn incoming aircraft if they have they wheels down or not... Wheelguard would be straight translation from dutch... sorta like this... but in red Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The-Architect 0 Posted March 15, 2006 Ok SnD, I've googled a load of things you could make. Simple google searches will get you more pics of each thing. Aircraft Wash Rack. For the desalination of Navy airplanes and general washing. Salt water is harsh, so aircraft are periodically washed. Aircraft Jack. Mostly painted yellow like most other airport/base stuff. Pneumatic Test Trolley. These would be seen sitting next to an aircraft out on the pan next to the GPU and stuff. Ground Power Unit. The GPU is for powering aircraft on the ground funnily enough. This one is green as military forces like green stuff but if you want it to be universal equipment then yellow is also good. Aircraft Towbar. As most planes can't reverse park, this bit of kit is a must. Again, it's mostly painted in high vis colours. Workstands. Again yellow is the usual colour preferred by most users. Here's a website with some commercial vehicles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel 0 Posted March 15, 2006 Colonel Klink has made an aircraft objects pack that ha something extremely similar to that already in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-ZG-BUZZARD 0 Posted March 16, 2006 Oh and Bratty has made an airplane tow tractor... dunno where that one was but... was definitely cute, although I think it only reached support stage of default OFP planes, if not even only the A-10... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silent N Deadly 0 Posted March 17, 2006 Thanks Architect, I like those ideas. However the wash rack I can't seem to find images of that model/shape on google...the only decent one I could find was the one you posted. It good but too small to see the details. Â The follow me truck is a great idea too...I can imagine the fun with it during MP games. Â Yeah I remmeber Bratty's tow, dont remmember if it got released though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silent N Deadly 0 Posted March 28, 2006 I have done some more work on it and now there are a total of five tows done, and a few other misc objects. A Hydraulic Power Unit, Ground Power Unit, Baggage Carts, Carts, and other stuff are done/planned. I have found a really great site about airport equipment which will assist me in future endevors. Â Thanks to Blackjack I now have 3 extra tows done, really good models as well. Thanks Blackjack! Some Quick Pics: I have some other stuff thats almost done as well but as it still requires some work I decided to post pics alittle later. I also decided to rework the previous Tows to make em better looking/more detailed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackjack-VS- 0 Posted March 29, 2006 is it my almost 8 year old monitor totaly burned or are those screenies very dark? cant see anything but some vultures on it. i'll open the pics on psd and raise the lights there. anyway i think i can see the models i sent u in the pics am i right? i'm glad you wanted to work them out, because they are useless in my models folder. send us some pics of the wip when u have some. cya soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-HUNTER- 1 Posted March 29, 2006 Ive thought of some other things aswell Small block to place near the wheels of an aircraft. Fire extingguisher on a cart, and just portable... BTW are you doing personel aswell? Then there would be allot of new things.. Air traffic control teams, outside personel, fire department, anti bird teams.... Mobile control center would be sweet, and just some yellow landrovers 110 and 90 would be great, also with FOLLOW ME! Maybee a cart with jet engine, or gas turbine... Other stuff like container with equipment, like electrical or repair stuff... Small carts for mechanics to place tools... Various sizes aircraft stairs going to be cool! Love the little vehicles! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWIFT88 0 Posted March 29, 2006 Quote[/b] ]Small block to place near the wheels of an aircraft they call them chocks I work at heathrow airport as a ground handler and tbh dont understand the point?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silent N Deadly 0 Posted April 8, 2006 I was on the internet at school on friday and I found this really neat forklift on TurboSquid. I downloaded iit and it looks pretty nice. Do you think it would fit with the "Airport Theme? Also I really need some Texturers to help me. I have been looking but I haven't found anyone. If anyone is willing to help me please email or PM me, I can't do it all myself since I don't texture. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
