Hello everyone!
Bah, I'm so bad at posting here
, I'm awful at updating, but to keep things interesting, I thought I'd post my latest airport design.
NOTE: This airport is not in any way based on efficiency, it's based on what I think the coolest airport (of its purpose) would look like for an aviation spotter nerd like I.
Basically the concept for this airport is an airport located right near the heart of either downtown San Francisco or Boston...can't really decide. But essentially, it's an airport located near downtown that's small and confined, but incredibly convenient for travelers traveling out of it due to its closeness to downtown. This is very much like a smaller version of a Washington National Airport.
There are relatively few gates, but no room for expansion, and because of that, airlines have to make the most out of the slots they own. Regional jets and turboprops aren't allowed at this airport, and for good reason. The city council decided that RJs just aren't very cool airplanes, and it'd look a lot cooler if it was restricted to mainline-aircraft-only. All airlines agreed to this, that RJs aren't very cool. Like I say, good reason.
To give credit where it's due, a lot of the models here are modified, some cases heavily, from their original. The textures for the buildings are from Google's Denver airport model. WilliamT provided most of the aircraft models themselves, but all of them (except the FedEx, WestJet, and Air Canada) were painted by me by hand. Each airplane took roughly 30 minutes to an hour to make. The cars are components from Google, and the jetways were heavily heavily modified by me, but originally from 3D Warehouse.
I'll post more pics and info as I progress...but for now, enjoy!
Satellite view showing the main terminal building aka what I got so far:
Cargo and Concourse A ramp:
"...but the dawn is breakin, it's early morn..."
The view shortly after take-off:
Overcast day showing the hills in the background, as well as part of the skyline:
Yes, before anyone says anything, I know the pics in the background aren't necessarily of Boston or San Francisco. So sue me.
Anthony