Citation Excel Project

[jlvandem]

Hmm I really don't know what font I like. Just make it look as appealing as you can for now then we can adjust it according to what people say. Sound like a good idea? I'm gonna disconnect now but I'll be back later this afternoon. Later guys.

Justin

[Katahu]

Hey Oz, that's a great panel you got there. Regardless of the fact that it's not of the Excel model, it fits perfectly as a template for the cockpit that I have started.

Now i have a PERFECT idea of how the Excel Cockpit looks like (with the yokes and everything). Now I need to know what seats looks like.

But the seats don't matter at this point, since I'll be busy with the first main parts of the cockpit (panel, throttles, pedals, yokes, etc.).

As for the website, keep it a user-friendly as possible (easy to navigate through) while maintaining some style.

[jlvandem]

Hey Katahu I'm still working on getting you some pics of the cockpit. I'll make sure I get some of the seats to for you. Later.

Justin

[Oz]

Its still a work in progress:

http://www.geocities.com/citation_crew/Home

I need to add the links to the site now. Im guessing 'Home, Projects (for info and updates), Links, Members'. Do you concur?  ;)

Anyways you might not like the whole 'blue theme' on the site but hey i tried to use my creativity  ;). Comments, Suggestions??...

[jlvandem]

Hey Oz it looks great! I was thinking maybe you should add a download page to the sidebar links also. Another thing is that maybe we could have a small news section underneath the introduction paragraph. Looks great and hopefully me and Katahu will have some pics for you to post on it soon.

Katahu I've finally found a good picture of the Excel cockpit. I'm still working on getting more.

[Katahu]

WHOA!!!!!!

Now that is a great pic. Nice seats, highly-detailed panel (enough for gauge arrangements), good lighting, etc.

Before you had that pic posted, I have already completed some of the cockpit using the pic that Oz provided.

The Green area was meant for the DVC textures (active gauges).



I haven't gone that far though (to my view). I can start over for the new cockpit arrangement.

PS: I haven't checked the new site yet. I'll check it out as soon as you read this post.

[Oz]

Ok everything is done except the Members and Project Page. First i need to know the entire list of the Citation jets you are planning to do. Please give me a little update on whats been done and please post some screenies of the model in gmax. Also, im gonna need the list of names in this group, first will be enough. Comments and suggestions are welcomed..

http://www.geocities.com/citation_crew/Home

[Katahu]

I checked out the site. That's great work in such a short time.

For the Links page, I suggest you add this website as well: www.onnovanbraam.com (I think I spelled it right).

This is the website that provides a constant flow of 3-view images for not only aircraft, but also for cars, bike, weapons, ships, and so on. It also provides tutorials for GMAX users.

[Oz]

k, gonna put it in. BTW you just want 'Katahu' on the member list or your real name?

[Katahu]

I'll sent you my name via PM.

[Excel560]

Hey Justin, thats my picture... :-/ taking all the credit for it.  hahaha.  

Thank you guys for doing all this work.  This is my altime favorite plane.  I ALWAYS watch them take off at my local aiport.  Theres 2 of them there.

Im trying to get out there and take some pictures for you guys, panel, landing gear etc.   I know alot about this aircraft.  

So if you need my help in any way tell me.

As you can see i love this plane because of my name...best name ever.

Thanks guys

Jacob

[jlvandem]

 Wow alotta posts in a little time I don't know where to start! Ok first off Katahu the VC is looking awesome and I dont' think you should restart it. Instead maybe you could adjust it a little to the photo I posted, but if it's easier for you to just restart then go ahead.
 Ok now for Oz's questions. I want to do the complete line of Citation Jets if the team would like to stick together and do them. The line goes as follows... X, Soveriegn, Excel, Encore, Bravo, CJ3 (still in FAA flight testing), CJ2, CJ1, and the Mustang which is also in development by Cessna. It could take a long time but it would be a great thing for the hobby considering how few of good biz jets are out there for FS. As for the site. Justin V. is good for my name on the members page. The site is looking great and I like the news section alot. I can't really think of any more links to put up except for the Virtual Airline I work for which is PWA www.pacificwestairways.com. The site is excellent and I'll post some pics of the Gmax model as soon as I finish fixing up the windows that I messed up.
 Sorry Excel you're right I should've given you your credit for the pics. :-/ Hopefully you'll be able to get us some more so we can make this thing the best we can.  
 I'm also still wondering if anyone here knows how to attach to parts as shown in one of my previous posts. Thanks.

Justin

[Katahu]

I kept the old cockpit modifications just in case. After that, I started on another modification (resembling the one Jlvandam posted).

This new cockpit arrangement looks better than my last one. Hehe.



Hey, Excel560. Can you post a pic that has the back portion of the cockpit in view? I need to know what the back of the cockpit looks like. If the Excel model has a cockpit DOOR, I'll try animating it so that flight simmers can explore the cabin.

I'll let you people know when I will be needing textures.

[Felix/FFDS]

http://www.aerodynamika.com

I have Business Jet 3-views, including 6-separate Cessna Citation models...

I checked out the site. That's great work in such a short time.

For the Links page, I suggest you add this website as well: www.onnovanbraam.com (I think I spelled it right).

This is the website that provides a constant flow of 3-view images for not only aircraft, but also for cars, bike, weapons, ships, and so on. It also provides tutorials for GMAX users.

[jlvandem]

 Thanks for the great link Felix. Oz will have to add it to our site.
 Katahu the new VC is looking excellent I'm glad you decided to start over on it. It great to see you guys are working so hard and I have to admit I'm being a little lazy because I've hardly worked on the model at all today. I'm gonna get some work done on the windows and I'll put in the door. I'll post some pics tonight.

Justin