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Axalp FSX Scenery

Dave Torkington

Dave Torkington

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Hi all,

I'm hoping to release my first scenery quite soon - Axalp Ebenfluh for FSX. Axalp [as many of you will already know] is a unique air show in that it is held 2,200m above sea level in the Swiss mountains above Meiringen Air Base. The 2010 Axalp 'show' includes live cannon firing from Swiss F18 and F5 types, which makes the already stunning location even more exciting.

The scenery is built from scratch using Gmax, and includes all targets, tower building, and most importantly the Rugenbrau beer tent! The scenery will require FS Global [simply because default FSX terrain didn't represent the area well enough]. I've tried my best to simulate the actual location through studying loads of pictures and video of the area. I hope I've done it justice!

The 'real world' Axalp is taking place today and tomorrow - the 13th & 14th October. Here's some info. http://www.sentiero.ch/en72_axalp_swiss-air-force.htm



Any comments would be appreciated.
 
That´s cool. I´ll take the VRS Superbug there, if your scenery is compatible with Switzerland Pro X.
 
D.G.'s Hunter plus a swiss airbase scenery plus Axalp plus a cannon effect might do for a bit of fun.
 
SPX includes a high-detail mesh. Your scenery won´t probably be compatible with it´s mesh. Perhaps you could create a custom mesh for the little area you´ve worked on. :icon_eek: An another (kind) developer could chime on this, if possible. I don´t know anything about developing.
 
Now this is interesting news :jump: I'm just back from a week at Switzerland where I spend one day at Axalp. Always wished a good scenery would be done for FSX. I have the fs9 scenery for it but that didn't work in FSX. Here two photos from Axalp last week.

The Axalp shooting control tower early in the morning
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Swiss F-18 releasing some flares
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More photos later in the photo forum...
 
wiltzei said:
SPX includes a high-detail mesh. Your scenery won´t probably be compatible with it´s mesh. Perhaps you could create a custom mesh for the little area you´ve worked on. :icon_eek: An another (kind) developer could chime on this, if possible. I don´t know anything about developing.
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Hi wiltzei. I'm sure you're correct in saying it won't be compatible with the Swiss Pro. mesh. I'm afraid I haven't dabbled with creating custom mesh, although I'm willing to give it a try! As it stands, I'll be releasing the scenery built for use with FS Global 2008.

VinFlyer said:
I'm just back from a week at Switzerland where I spend one day at Axalp.
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Fantastic pictures VinFlyer! Hope you enjoyed the trip.
 
Daube said:
Have you tried the freeware LOD11 mesh from c30s that covers all of the Alps ?
http://translate.google.fr/translate?u=http://c30s.alpes.gratisim.fr/&sl=fr&tl=en&hl=&ie=UTF-8
It might give a better representation for the place, without relying on a payware that not everybody owns...
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Very interesting alternative Daube - thank you :salute:, although I do prefer the idea of a local custom mesh [although a bit daunting for me]!

I haven't seen the freeware mesh, so I'll be taking a good look.
 
Happy happy joy joy:jump::jump::jump::jump:

My faourite place to fly. Iv'e been hoping for someone to do the axalp shootingrange for a long time.
 
VinFlyer said:
Now this is interesting news :jump: I'm just back from a week at Switzerland where I spend one day at Axalp. Always wished a good scenery would be done for FSX. I have the fs9 scenery for it but that didn't work in FSX.
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Where did you find the fs9 axalp scenery?
 
Daube said:
Have you tried the freeware LOD11 mesh from c30s that covers all of the Alps ?
http://translate.google.fr/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fc30s.alpes.gratisim.fr%2F&sl=fr&tl=en&hl=&ie=UTF-8
It might give a better representation for the place, without relying on a payware that not everybody owns...
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I tested the freeware mesh with the Axalp Scenery and I'm surprised at how well the two blend together! It's far from perfect, but at least the targets and tower building align ok. I've no plans to make another version of the scenery to blend exactly with the freeware mesh as time is tight right now.

I'm almost there with completing Axalp. I've included navaids for two of the four targets [not that you'll need them], tower view that puts you 'behind the glass' for a nice view of the display and a helipad start location close to the Axalp Tower.
 
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[SIZE=-1] FSX Scenery--Axalp / Ebenfluh, Switzerland. Axalp Shooting Range is unique in its location - 2200m above sea level in the Swiss Mountains, close to Meiringen AB. Each year during October, aviation enthusiasts make the arduous climb to enjoy this very special event. Scenery includes all buildings, targets, navaids, tower view, helicopter landing pads, animated flags and static helicopters. Requires FS Global 2008. By Dave Torkington.
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