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I'm really pleased with how my retro AI traffic is working at Hong Kong. It took a hell of a lot of time, but we got there in the end. It's perfect for flying DM's VC10s and Trident 2. Now I need somewhere to fly the 1-11s, the other Tridents and the Comet and there's only one retro airport around for that period. DM's Manchester 1975!

It's going to be a long job but I've made a start and it looks possible. I've diverted the WoAI traffic and temporarily re-arranged the parking space to make room for around 35 static aircraft so I can see what works. Once I've got the fleet on the ground, then I can start looking at flight plans. These shots give a first taster of how it might look. Obviously, there won't be so many once they all start flying and hopefully I can put in a few rarer visitors to make it more interesting.

Anyway, just thought you might like a quick glimpse although it will be a few weeks before it's running properly. The time scale is loosely 1975-1985. Going for atmosphere rather than strict accuracy :worried: It'll look more authentic when it's raining :)

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Although I visited MAN frequently at that time (VC10s, 707s, freighters and positioning on 1-11s and Tridents) I have to admit that I didn't take a lot of notice of the aircraft :$ So I've got most of my ideas from Airliners.net. I'm open to suggestions as to what I should have and should not have, depending on whether they are available as AI.

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Look great Ian

Needs a couple of Merchantmen on the stand :dancer:

The early Guernsey Airlines Viscount (Alidair type) and Alidair themselves were busy at Manch. :think:

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It does look good doesn't it Garry. Agree that no visible Vanguard/Merchantman presence does detract from the overall effect though! :lol: :lol: As your pc seems capable of handling any volume of AI.. use Rick's model along with the paints for each UK Vanguard/Merchantman.. found in the Members Forum :rock:

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Indeed

An Another thing..DAN Air had a 748 base there.........Marcels 748 is OK for AI and has a Dan Air livery...Ricks has a full set :)

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See Ian.. it's good but look how good it COULD be! :lol: :lol:

We're an 'orrible lot aren't we :lol:

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Very nice, Ian.
I can't see my KLM AIA DC-9 repaint anywhere :lol:

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Oh Gawd! I knew I should have kept my mouth shut :lol:

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Lovely paint, Kevin - didn't realise you dabbled! Very nice - thank you for that one.

Ok - got the Dan-air 748 and there's a BA one parked over by the hangars somewhere, too. But bad news about Viscount and Merchantman paints. The only AI models I can find are the Dee Waldron ones from CalClassics but I can't find a Guernsey paint for the Viscount and there only seems to be a BEA red square for the Vanguard. Much as I would love to have a fleet of Merchantmen dotted around the airport, I don't think my little laptop would appreciate a full strength latte model sitting around :roll: . Everything else I've got is a skinny decaff version! Hey, perhaps Kevin is in the mood for a couple of Vanguard/Viscount repaints?

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speedbird591 wrote:
Oh Gawd! I knew I should have kept my mouth shut :lol:

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It's the only one I've completed yet. I have a half done Air Spain DC-8, but the guys at RetroAI have beaten me to it. Also, a Highland Express B747, but found one on Avsim.
I'm still very slow at painting, but hopefully will release more one day.
Hope my DC-9 adds a little to your sim.

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Hi Ian :)

There are only 20 Vanguard/Merchantman paints to match the 20 aircraft. Just think how cool your AI would look with individual aircraft registrations/paints :lol: All of my releases are 32-bit but they could be made DXT3 if you so desire ;-) The 'proper' AI Vanguard comes as BEA RS and that's your lot I'm afraid and no Merchantman :-( As it happens.. I think I have a batch of DXT3 Vanguard paints already for Rick's model but not the entire fleet. I'll see if I still have 'em :)

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Don't forget the Invicta Dave :lol: :lol: :lol:

And the occasional EAS Vanguard as well :)

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