Planes by Joel - BAT thread and other stuff

[JoelMk2 333]

Recently I unexpectedly uncovered an old hobby... and have been building away in Gmax to create more planes and other stuff for SC4. I've been enjoying modelling the planes and texturing the different airline liveries (paint schemes) and maybe a few other people might enjoy using what I've made. Today I uploaded a pack of planes I've numbered "1" - implying maybe there will be more? 

In this thread I'll just post a few things about it and keep a catalogue of the planes/liveries I've BATted. 

Feedback welcome!

 

Catalogue

Details of the airliners BATted and LOTted to date:

Spoiler

Airbus A330neo
The A330 is a twin engine wide-bodied jet capable of medium to long haul flights. The 'neo' or New Engine Option family is an updated version with more fuel efficient modern engines.	Aircraft Variant	Prop Versions			Lot Versions		Pack Link
		Jetway	Stairs	Taxi	Jetway	Stairs
Azul Brazilian Airlines	-900neo	✓		✓	✓		Pack 1
Condor	-900neo	✓		✓	✓
Delta Air Lines	-900neo	✓		✓	✓
ITA Airways	-900neo	✓		✓	✓
TAP Portugal	-900neo	✓		✓	✓
Virgin Atlantic	-900neo	✓		✓	✓
Air Greenland	-800neo	✓		✓	✓
Cebu Pacific	-900neo	✓		✓	✓		Pack 2
Malaysia Airlines	-900neo	✓		✓	✓		Pack 3
Airbus A350 XWB
The A350 is Airbus' newest long-haul widebody jet, that can fly ultra long-haul flights. It is one of the largest twin-engine jets and offers the most up to date technology.	Aircraft Variant	Prop Versions			Lot Versions		Pack Link
		Jetway	Stairs	Taxi	Jetway	Stairs
Air China	-900	✓		✓	✓		Pack 1
Air France	-900	✓		✓	✓
Delta Air Lines	-900	✓		✓	✓
Fiji Airways	-900	✓		✓	✓
Finnair	-900	✓		✓	✓
Lufthansa	-900	✓		✓	✓
SAS Scandinavian Airlines	-900	✓		✓	✓
Singapore Airlines	-900	✓		✓	✓
British Airways	-1000	✓		✓	✓
Etihad Airways	-1000	✓		✓	✓
JAL Japan Airlines	-1000	✓		✓	✓
Qantas	-1000	✓		✓	✓
Qatar Airways	-1000	✓		✓	✓
Virgin Atlantic	-1000	✓		✓	✓
Emirates	-900	✓		✓	✓		Pack 2
Malaysia Airlines	-900	✓		✓	✓
Starlux	-900	✓		✓	✓		Pack 3
Cathay Pacific	-1000	✓		✓	✓
Airbus A320neo Family
The A320 family (A318, A319, A320 and A321) are among the most common airliners in the world, with over 11,000 built. The 'neo' or New Engine Option family is an updated version with more fuel efficient modern engines and new winglets.	Aircraft Variant	Prop Versions			Lot Versions		Pack Link
		Jetway	Stairs	Taxi	Jetway	Stairs
Air Asia	A320neo	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	Pack 1
Air China	A320neo	✓		✓	✓
Air New Zealand	A320neo	✓		✓	✓
EasyJet	A320neo	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Lufthansa	A320neo	✓		✓	✓
SAS Scandinavian Airlines	A320neo	✓		✓	✓
Spirit Airlines	A320neo	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Air New Zealand	A321neo	✓		✓	✓
Air New Zealand (Black Special Livery)	A321neo	✓			✓
American Airlines	A321neo	✓		✓	✓
JetBlue	A321neo	✓		✓	✓
Jetstar	A321neo	✓	✓	✓	✓
United Airlines	A321neo	✓		✓	✓
Wizz Air	A321neo	✓	✓	✓	✓
British Airways	A320neo	✓			✓		Pack 2
Brussels Airlines	A320neo	✓		✓	✓
Austrian Airlines	A320neo	✓		✓	✓
Eurowings	A321neo	✓		✓	✓
Aer Lingus	A321neo	✓		✓	✓
Peach Aviation	A320neo	✓		✓	✓		Pack 3
ANA - All Nippon Airways	A320neo	✓		✓	✓
Cathay Pacific	A321neo	✓		✓	✓
Qantas	A321neo	✓		✓	✓
Airbus A220
The Airbus A220 was first developed by Bombardier Canada as the 'CSeries' jet, before being sold to Airbus. It is a large regional jet used for short-haul flights.	Aircraft Variant	Prop Versions			Lot Versions		Pack Link
		Jetway	Stairs	Taxi	Jetway	Stairs
Delta Air Lines	-100	✓		✓	✓		Pack 1
ITA Airways	-100	✓		✓	✓
Swiss International Air Lines	-100	✓		✓	✓
AirBaltic	-300	✓		✓	✓
Air Canada	-300	✓		✓	✓
Air France	-300	✓		✓	✓
JetBlue	-300	✓		✓	✓
Korean Air	-300	✓		✓	✓
Lufthansa City	-300	✓		✓	✓
QantasLink	-300	✓		✓	✓
Breeze Airways	-300	✓		✓	✓		Pack 2
Boeing 777
The 777 is the largest twin-jet offered by Boeing, and is used for long haul trips by many airlines worldwide.	Aircraft Variant	Prop Versions			Lot Versions		Pack Link
		Jetway	Stairs	Taxi	Jetway	Stairs
Air Canada	-300ER	✓		✓	✓		Pack 1
Air New Zealand	-300ER	✓		✓	✓
American	-300ER	✓		✓	✓
LATAM	-300ER	✓		✓	✓
United	-300ER	✓		✓	✓
Emirates	-300ER	✓		✓	✓		Pack 2
Boeing 737Max
The Boeing 737Max is the latest update to the classic 737 family, one of the most successful airliners ever. The 737 and its Max variants are common on short to mid-haul flights worldwide.	Aircraft Variant	Prop Versions			Lot Versions		Pack Link
		Jetway	Stairs	Taxi	Jetway	Stairs
Air Canada	-8 Max	✓		✓	✓		Pack 2
American Airlines	-8 Max	✓		✓	✓
Icelandair	-8 Max	✓		✓	✓
Southwest	-8 Max	✓		✓	✓
Ryanair	-8 Max	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Virgin Atlantic	-8 Max	✓		✓	✓
Alaska Airlines	-9 Max	✓		✓	✓
United Airlines	-9 Max	✓		✓	✓
Bonus: Qantas	-800 (not Max)	✓		✓	✓
JAL - Japan Air Lines	-8 Max	✓		✓	✓		Pack 3
SkyMark	-8 Max	✓		✓	✓
Fiji Airways	-8 Max	✓		✓	✓
WestJet	-8 Max	✓		✓	✓
Xiamen Air	-8 Max	✓		✓	✓
Malaysia Airlines	-8 Max	✓		✓	✓
Boeing 787 Dreamliner
The 787 Dreamliner is Boeing's most modern widebody jet and has become one of the most widely operated long-haul jet airliners. It flies some of the world's ultra-long-haul routes and is common on transpacific and transatlantic routes.	Aircraft Variant	Prop Versions			Lot Versions		Pack Link
		Jetway	Stairs	Taxi	Jetway	Stairs
Air Canada	-8	✓		✓	✓		Pack 2
British Airways	-8	✓		✓	✓
Scoot	-8	✓		✓	✓
Thai Airways	-8	✓		✓	✓
Air New Zealand	-9	✓		✓	✓
Air Tahiti Nui	-9	✓		✓	✓
American Airlines	-9	✓		✓	✓
Austrian Airlines	-9	✓		✓	✓
China Southern	-9	✓		✓	✓
Hawaiian Airlines	-9	✓		✓	✓
ANA - All Nippon Airlines	-10	✓		✓	✓
United Airlines	-10	✓		✓	✓
Vietnam Airlines	-10	✓		✓	✓
Xiamen AIr	-8	✓		✓	✓		Pack 3
EVA Air	-10	✓		✓	✓
British Airways	-10	✓		✓	✓
Boeing 767
The Boeing 767 is a classic mid-size widebodied airliner first launched in the 1980s. It remains in service flying medium to long haul routes as well as busy short-haul routes.	Aircraft Variant	Prop Versions			Lot Versions		Pack Link
		Jetway	Stairs	Taxi	Jetway	Stairs
ANA - All Nippon Airways	-300	✓		✓	✓		Pack 3
JAL - Japan Air Lines	-300	✓		✓	✓
United Airlines	-400	✓		✓	✓
Delta	-400	✓		✓	✓
ATR-72
The ATR-72 is a common turboprop regional airliner, used for short commuter hops and air links between smaller cities and towns.	Aircraft Variant	Prop Versions			Lot Versions		Pack Link
		Jetway	Stairs	Taxi	Jetway	Stairs
Aer Lingus	-72		✓	✓		✓	Pack 2
Air New Zealand	-72		✓	✓		✓
Cebu Pacific	-72		✓	✓		✓
Loganair	-72		✓	✓		✓
Silver Airways	-72		✓	✓		✓
JAL Commuter	-42		✓	✓		✓	Pack 3
JSX	-42		✓	✓		✓
Embraer 135 / 145
The Embraer Regional Jet (ERJ 135 / ERJ 145) is a small regional jet manufactured in Brazil, it carries up to 50 passengers.	Aircraft Variant	Prop Versions			Lot Versions		Pack Link
		Jetway	Stairs	Taxi	Jetway	Stairs
Loganair	-145		✓	✓		✓	Pack 3
JSX	-145LR		✓	✓		✓
United Express	-145XR	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
American Eagle	-145LR	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Bombardier Q400 / Q300
The Q400 and Q300 are common turboprop regional airliners, used for short commuter hops and air links between smaller cities and towns. Also known as the Dash-8.	Aircraft Variant	Prop Versions			Lot Versions		Pack Link
		Jetway	Stairs	Taxi	Jetway	Stairs
Air Canada	Q400	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	Pack 3
WestJet	Q400	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
ANA	Q400		✓	✓		✓
Qantas	Q400		✓	✓		✓
Air New Zealand	Q300		✓	✓		✓

 

[Bobelboy 435]

Well, I can certainly say I enjoy what you have created lately. More than that: It has inspired me to improve the area around the airport in my city. The DHL freight centre was a great addition to the airport theme in SC4. I would definitely welcome more creations like that or of any other airport infrastructure. A big thank you for the planes you uploaded yesterday. I personally love the planes with the new LH livery. Oh and Condor as well. I hope you continue your work on planes (I'd have one or two requests like a LH A 380 or a Brussels Airlines A 320).

Anyway, whatever you decide to show here - I am pretty sure I will be excited about it.

[JoelMk2 333]

Hey Bobelboy - I'm glad you enjoyed them!

Regarding requests - I'm honestly pretty open to them with a couple of disclaimers. I don't plan to do an A380 model because the original ones by Voltaire are still so good, I don't want to double up (I know some of the liveries are now outdated, but there aren't many airlines flying them). But the A320 request I can do at some stage!   

General update 

I am working on a fix for clash with sidewalk texture mods with lots in Pack 1 - and also to add compatibility with submenus - thanks to @Ulisse Wolf for informing me. 

 

[JoelMk2 333]

[Bobelboy 435]

Thank you so much! I'm flying with Brussels Airlines quite often these days, so this is super nice. May I add two more requests? I have dedicated on terminal to the Lufthansa Group. Would it be possible to add one Austrian Airlines and one Eurowings A 320 jet each as well? Then the family would be complete.

[nos.17 5,215]

Good to see you back Joel! The new planes look fantastic!

[JoelMk2 333]

Still having fun with creating... potential for 'pack 2' the 737 MAX 

And a couple more livery request updates:

 

[rp3532 4]

Awesome work as always Joel, and welcome back! 

Been a fan of your models since SCAG, and words can’t describe my excitement when Pack 1 came out, especially when it includes Singapore’s stunning A350. Modular airports are such a pain to build, but putting in these lifelike models just makes it all worthwhile, even more so if it’s straight out of the current decade.

Have a couple requests of my own, if you are able. Some years since you created the Tiger Airways A320 prop, they got absorbed by Scoot (TR/TGW), so models of their 787 and A320 would be nice. Malaysia Airlines and Air India (especially the new livery) A350s would be an awesome addition to the collection too.

Thank you so much, and once again, really, really great work!

[JoelMk2 333]

1 hour ago, rp3532 said:

Have a couple requests of my own, if you are able. Some years since you created the Tiger Airways A320 prop, they got absorbed by Scoot (TR/TGW), so models of their 787 and A320 would be nice. Malaysia Airlines and Air India (especially the new livery) A350s would be an awesome addition to the collection too.

Glad you like! One of these is already in the works... 

[JoelMk2 333]

Doing some rendering and checking in game 

[Bobelboy 435]

Nice stuff in the works here. And it got me redoing my airport. Up until now I have used both Saarinen terminals made by Jenx. However, the pics in this thread inspired me to work with the concourses. They just look so pretty with these airplanes. But I could not find the plain ramp filler and the one with the big lamppost (the ones that need to be plopped between the building and the planes) - are those in the set with the concourses too?

So with no doubt (at least in my case): Very inspiring. Looking forward to see more creations.

[JoelMk2 333]

The light poles are some lots I developed for myself, using props from the Lightpole Replacement Mod. But possibly for release if you’d find them useful (I like the look!). 

The 1x1 plain ramp filler should be able to be found in your airports menu (if you’ve downloaded the ultimate pack from the LEX) down with some of the other ramp markings and modular taxiways lots. I can take a screenshot later if it helps!

[JoelMk2 333]

Playing with an idea for some 45 degree gates

[Bobelboy 435]

Thank you for the reply. I totally agree that the light poles make this whole scene visually more interesting. So I would say, please release any additions to the set. I'd welcome this a lot.

I think I have figured out my problem: As far as I can see there are three textures: The light one for taxiways, the dark one (which you use for bigger aircrafts) and the ramp texture (which you also use for smaller aircrafts). Somehow the correct ramp texture does not show up when I plop ramp lots; instead I get the taxiway texture. When I plop your planes I can see the ramp texture. So I guess I need to find this texture. If you have any clue, please let me know.

 

[JoelMk2 333]

Can you post (or send me via direct message) a screenshot of the lot you are using? Including the menu (showing the icon) or query? Keen to help if I can. 

There are lots of ground textures in use which definitely does complicate things but also gives the high level of customisation that is possible (NB I didn’t create the overall systems I just followed the others)

[hugues aroux 3,854]

1 hour ago, JoelMk2 said:

ome 45 degree gates

Just ... excellent !

[JoelMk2 333]

Hi! I'm back after a couple of months - I was travelling on a month-long overseas trip, then took a couple of weeks settling back into my regular routine. 

Plane pack 2 is coming soon - with new 737 MAX, 787 Dreamliners, ATR-72s, and requests/extras from the models in pack 1. I'm almost done lotting all of these. 

I wanted to share more on the 45 degree diagonals. There is more work to go on these but I think I am happy with my texture set here, my goal was to make this as simple as possible to plop with a minimum number of additional lots needed to integrate the line markings with all the already existing lots that are set up to work with orthogonal gates. Here's where I got to:

Widebody jets: main gate lot is 6x4, and there are two gate boundary diagonals (A and B to keep the red and white lines connected correctly)
Narrowbody jets: main gate lot is 3x2, and there is just one gate boundary diagonal 

I also made new 'helper' preview props for this: 

The gates themselves are designed to 'tesselate' easily for continuous diagaonal rows:

And that makes it possible to use existing terminals etc to create layouts like this: 

[JoelMk2 333]

New pack is now live on the STEX featuring the 737Max, 787, new ATR-72s plus some bonus and requested liveries. Enjoy! 

 Next up, finishing the diagonals.

[Propfam 2,295]

58 minutes ago, JoelMk2 said:

New pack is now live on the STEX featuring the 737Max, 787, new ATR-72s plus some bonus and requested liveries. Enjoy! 

 Next up, finishing the diagonals.

What a great comeback! Keep it up, Joel! I'd request smaller planes since everyone is modeling big planes.

[JoelMk2 333]

20 hours ago, Jidan said:

I'd request smaller planes since everyone is modeling big planes.

I'm glad you liked the stuff I've done so far. Any specific requests/ideas for small planes? 

[redfox85 659]

any chance of releasing the stairs as separate props ? I'm building an airport with ground level only gates .. and they would be an excellent addition.

[JoelMk2 333]

 Uploaded diagonal planes project  

 

[PlanetOfHats 506]

Diagonal planes? Oh man. Gimme. If there's an Air Canada set in there, I'm gonna be happier than a pig in a sty.

Also: Don't think I didn't notice those fractional-angle Dash 8s.

[JoelMk2 333]

1 hour ago, PlanetOfHats said:

Gimme. If there's an Air Canada set in there, I'm gonna be happier than a pig in a sty.

 

You will certainly find some Air Canada jets in the diagonal set - an Airbus A220, a B777 and a B787.  

I think you’ve spotted one of the ATR-72s from my other recent upload! I went for the angle because often these kinds of smaller planes park on gates where they have space to turn themselves around under their own power rather than being pushed back on to the taxiway, and the ATR main passenger door is at the rear so I sometimes see them parked perpendicular or angled (relative to the surrounding infrastructure), so that passengers have a shorter walk (I guess?). I haven’t done a new Dash-8 (yet?)  

Example pic of angled ATRs at the top of this article: https://avgeekery.com/unique-as-a-flamingo-silver-airways-carves-its-niche/ 

[JoelMk2 333]

On 1/7/2025 at 6:30 AM, PlanetOfHats said:

Dash 8s.

Started on something...

 

[PlanetOfHats 506]

On 1/12/2025 at 10:34 PM, JoelMk2 said:

Started on something...

 

You're truly the hero I need.

[art128 4,622]

Thank you very much for the new planes, specially the diagonals.

Any chance for some Japanese Airlines?  The likes of Fuji Dream Airlines (They have nice full color liveries) or Peach Aviation and other local/low-cost airlines.

[JoelMk2 333]

On 1/17/2025 at 12:08 PM, art128 said:

Any chance for some Japanese Airlines?  The likes of Fuji Dream Airlines (They have nice full color liveries) or Peach Aviation and other local/low-cost airlines.

Started on a few...  

[art128 4,622]

On 1/25/2025 at 7:48 PM, JoelMk2 said:

Started on a few...  

Lovely....

[Ke|is 3,337]

Yeeeeees !! All my support for Arthur's request ! I will enjoy those Japanese airplanes too.