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I know it doesn't look like much progress, but I've done a lot of work with the water masks and blend masks
as well as terrain polys for elevation adjustment and shoreline reshaping.
Here's some shots of what I had to work with:
Ultimate Alaska....
https://www.simviation.com/phpupload/upl ... 240864.jpg

https://www.simviation.com/phpupload/upl ... 287359.jpg

Surprisingly, default MS FSX did a better job, but still not really acceptable....
https://www.simviation.com/phpupload/upl ... 248531.jpg

https://www.simviation.com/phpupload/upl ... 294579.jpg

Here's a real world image (although it appears to be old):
https://www.simviation.com/phpupload/upl ... 259181.jpg

This scenery will be compatible with Ultimate AK and default scenery. No patches needed
this time.....I found the gremlin that was causing my compatibility issues (operator error)

The ground textures are lower res than my other sceneries, but I used the best freely available imagery
I could

















I know I said before that I was almost ready to start modeling buildings, but I wanted to go back and get
all the terrain and water done and behind me so that I don't have to dread doing it later. A few minor things to do
and then on to hangars/buildings....this one is pretty expansive since the airfield is used by several agencies.
Should be fun

I'm still working on Fairchild.......nearly done....haven't forgotten the tanker guys

Thanks 4 looking

Hehe, not surprised by the lack of RW pics of Kodiak CGAS. Not much time to have fun there. http://www.flickr.com/photos/coast_guard/8427301561/
I did try to E-mail a friend of mine who is stationed at Kodiak. He responded short, I got sent to Casco Cove Attu CGAS in BFE Alaska Nuff said, see ya in 1 year at Corpus Christi TX CGAS. My guess is he self volunteered, I wouldn't lol.

USCG76 wrote:Hehe, not surprised by the lack of RW pics of Kodiak CGAS. Not much time to have fun there. http://www.flickr.com/photos/coast_guard/8427301561/
I did try to E-mail a friend of mine who is stationed at Kodiak. He responded short, I got sent to Casco Cove Attu CGAS in BFE Alaska Nuff said, see ya in 1 year at Corpus Christi TX CGAS. My guess is he self volunteered, I wouldn't lol.

Thanks for the pic

I've got the entire weekend free to work on Kodiak

Well Im free this weekend and am finding more sources for you.
https://www.facebook.com/uscoastguardbasekodiak
They eat better up there and I'm stuck down here eating AF chow Yuck.
Also search term USCG Kodiak Alaska in google images yields some nice also.

USCG76 wrote:Well Im free this weekend and am finding more sources for you.
https://www.facebook.com/uscoastguardbasekodiak
They eat better up there and I'm stuck down here eating AF chow Yuck.
Also search term USCG Kodiak Alaska in google images yields some nice also.

Thanks a ton

Here's some shots of some progress on the first hangar:
https://www.simviation.com/phpupload/upl ... 304278.jpg

https://www.simviation.com/phpupload/upl ... 351080.jpg

https://www.simviation.com/phpupload/upl ... 342029.jpg

https://www.simviation.com/phpupload/upl ... 366903.jpg

I should be sendin' something your way soon

In FSX.....

https://www.simviation.com/phpupload/upl ... 380781.jpg

https://www.simviation.com/phpupload/upl ... 321836.jpg

https://www.simviation.com/phpupload/upl ... 320002.jpg

Some serious detail going on in the hanger

USCG76 wrote:Some serious detail going on in the hanger

I don't know if there's actually a gantry crane in that hangar, but it's my best guess as to what the two humps in the roof must be for......extra structure for a crane?

You don't happen to remember do you? Regardless the crane is staying so I guess it doesn't really matter

@USCG76....check your PMs. I've sent you a link

Only a few buildings done, but I'd like you to test out the terrain modifications to make sure they look correct on your set up.
Do you use Ultimate Alaska, an add on terrain mesh or just default Alaska scenery?

https://www.simviation.com/phpupload/upl ... 914162.jpg

https://www.simviation.com/phpupload/upl ... 980542.jpg

https://www.simviation.com/phpupload/upl ... 980240.jpg

https://www.simviation.com/phpupload/upl ... 971345.jpg

https://www.simviation.com/phpupload/upl ... 972536.jpg

PM received. The only thing at Kodiak is default with SAK over yonder lol.

Hey Chuck, sorry to get back to you so late as I'm just now finding out all what has been going on with Kodiak. All I can say HOLY SNAP, WOW! I never thought a mere suggestion on a forum would have turned into so much work for such an amazing project, and I'm eternally thankful for your dedication so many others can enjoy some of this awesome freeware. As I mentioned before how much I'm enjoying KNOW, I cannot wait to see all what you have in store for Kodiak and other projects. Thanks again for all the effort as we, the users owe guys like you everything for keeping this community going and growing.

And a big shout out and THANKS to all those on this forum who have and are serving. This Memorial Day is about the real heroes. It is about YOU!

Stellicopter wrote:Hey Chuck, sorry to get back to you so late as I'm just now finding out all what has been going on with Kodiak. All I can say HOLY SNAP, WOW! I never thought a mere suggestion on a forum would have turned into so much work for such an amazing project, and I'm eternally thankful for your dedication so many others can enjoy some of this awesome freeware. As I mentioned before how much I'm enjoying KNOW, I cannot wait to see all what you have in store for Kodiak and other projects. Thanks again for all the effort as we, the users owe guys like you everything for keeping this community going and growing.

And a big shout out and THANKS to all those on this forum who have and are serving. This Memorial Day is about the real heroes. It is about YOU!

I've stalled out a bit due to work and other distractions.......when I get some time I'll get back on it. I really appreciate the kind words

No prob, no rush from me. I've been ridiculously busy myself.