Helmskirk

[Benedict 3,119]

Great update - I like the cul de sacs in suburban Lakeshore.

[bokrif 18]

Neat. This is why I like this one. Which is interesting is that the original Maxis houses blend in the city nicely.

I got only one problem, which is comman among the CJers: bad use of airport stuff. It looks bad, when the different base textures cut into each other, and the textures under the planes have brothers and sisters... etc-etc. I know it is hard, I have one airport in my CJ and it was hard to do.

I hope I wasn't rude.

[GingerBlokey 30]

Bokrif: No, not rude at all I welcome all comments, I totally agree about the airport. It took about 5 hours to build the airport which is quite big really and I was very annoyed about taxiways, aprons, parking etc because I couldnt work out how it works. I didnt know where to put runway markers and stuff either. Ive only been on a plane once and that was from a small airport so if someone could point me in the direction of how to do it properly Id be happy to put it right.

Well, since Im here this is a sneak preview of Update 11, Hember.

I fancied doing something a little different so its told like a trip, this is just a venture out of the ordinary and not a regular fixture

[Glenni 1,447]

Nice update Adam, gonna be interesting to see how that trip goes

[SoNell 0]

Great looking cities you've got there.. Love the pics !!

[sc4portugal 10]

great work & that trip sounds great.

[bokrif 18]

Actually, there should be somewhere some tutorial about it. As I remember, I didn't make it up how to, but read a readme or a tutorial here.

[GingerBlokey 30]

Today I have gone on a trip to the historical town of Hember which is located around 30 miles from Helmskirk. Ill be taking a journey to a local stateley home and then back to the city.

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In the next update .. who knows? Ive got a few bits and bobs lined up I can't decide what to do next.

[Glenni 1,447]

Wow, nice update. Adam! I like the idea of narrating as a guy who travels arround town!

[jayo 44]

Great work!For a minute there i thought someone was gonna get killed!!

[Benedict 3,119]

Another gorgeous update. I really think you are doing an excellent job in this CJ - has a great British feel to it.

[belfastuniguy 18]

I have no idea why I have not seen this CJ before, it's simply fabulous and I love British themed CJ's.

I would also like to welcome you to the SCJU, your application is under discussion. Good Luck

[Za 164]

As others, (and I) have said, love the British- like CJs. Jolly good!

[GreekMan 246]

Holy Cow this is a great city and CJ

I like how you put in names of neighborhoods and buildings that's a great job!

I takes me forever with the names and info and such

[penguin007 27]

Wow great update. Very british indeed. I really like the first pic though. SUBURBIA.

Will

[krutewicz 0]

This CJ is really turning into a masterpiece. Love what you're doing with the region. Keep it up! Looking forward to the next update.

[GingerBlokey 30]

I thought I would probably give you a bit of background information about Helmskirk.

Helmskirk is infact a city state within the UK. It has its own parliament, laws and leader and is offically known as the City District of Helmskirk. The district covers a large amount of land in the west of the county of Waveny. It became independent in 1987 after a campaign by members of the city for more independence.

The current First Minister is Lucy Burns who resides in the National House in the centre of the city. She elects a cabinet and the system of justice and parliament is vaugley similar to that of the UK but without a monarch. Helmskirk is not a member of the commonwealth but is a member of the UN and SCJU. It is broken down into further Boroughs which are like local government. There are around 30 in the country.

There are no border controls between Helmskirk and the UK and, despite it's very proud populace, it still has a very British culture. The nation does, however, boast its own post, communications, transport and utility companies. Most rail services are run by Helmskirk Rail but Virgin Trains, GNER and Central Trains also run cross-country services. The only international airport; Helmskirk Brennt, operates flights to most UK airports as well as European and world-wide destenations run by the nation's flagship carrier Air Helm. The currency is the Helmskirk Pound ( H£ ) which is tied to the Pound Sterling 1:1 and is accepted in the UK.

[Schulmanator 5,807]

Nice update and background info. The flag is cool. In the update above here, around the Chelsea Bldg, you have diagonal sandstone texture plaza pieces with trees, forming a green diamond by the building. I like those pieces and the effect they create. What are they? I may want some for my own CJ.

[jayo 44]

Great history!!!Love the journal and the pictures are exelent.By the way i loved the rail tour!

[6underground 11]

Just brilliant GB!!

[GingerBlokey 30]

Originally posted by: Schulmanator Nice update and background info. The flag is cool. In the update above here, around the Chelsea Bldg, you have diagonal sandstone texture plaza pieces with trees, forming a green diamond by the building. I like those pieces and the effect they create. What are they? I may want some for my own CJ.quote>

These are part of Marrast's Embankment Set which is highly useful.

Welcome to the twelth update in my CJ. In this one we will be looking at some of the most important buildings and areas in the nation of Helmskirk. These places form the heart of government and culture in the city. Some of them old and some of them came with independence.

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MAPS

Here are some maps Ive made recently which are actually very acurate.

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City Centre Map

In-Car Subway Map

Helmskirk Subway Map

Regional Rail Map

Regional Map

[Nardo69 51]

Very urban environment. You put quite some interesting building snext to each other. What I missed though are some "nice" ugly industrial areas with railyards etc. butmaybe they are still to come...

Impressive work on those maps! I like especially the Subway and the Reginal Rail Map.

Take care and make Backups!

Bernhard

[Schulmanator 5,807]

1st, thanks for the linkie

2nd, your city is looking great - lots of realistic detail

3rd, your maps are awesome! I will bet that took some serious time! Nice work!

[GingerBlokey 30]

Newbridge is a satelite/commuter town about 20 miles south-east of Helmskirk. It was built in 1849 with the coming of the railway and has grown largely in the second half of the 20th century. In this update we will be looking at the town and in the next one we will be looking at it's northern suburbs of Elmsford Park.

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Comments are welcome and thanks to all of you who have taken the time to look at Helmskirk.

[penguin007 27]

Great city you have love the region view!!! Great downtown and GLR system too

Will

[josue 0]

GREAT city and CJ! It's my first time here, but I'm yet looking forward.

could you tell me please where can i get the palm dpt. store from your first update?

And last, I'm also very proud of who I am!

[Mikeaut1 261]

Gingerblokey, this is amazing!!!!!! Your maps a few updates up are SOOO great and realistic looking, I want to try to make something like that one day!! Great region view too, so nice and I love the sprawling rural land outwards. And I'm really liking the inner city pics too, great work with all the BATs and the variety in your cities!!

[bokrif 18]

Congratulations on your new updates! The maps are especially fantastic! How did you create them?

[krutewicz 0]

Great last couple of updates. The pictures and storytelling are quite vivid. I especially appreciate the depth you've gone into allowing us to get immersed into Helmskirk through train and transportation maps. Kudos to your level of detail!

[Benedict 3,119]

I've complimented you on your maps before - nice updates of them! And great updates showing major landmarks - I love this CJ!