michiel | 2 months ago | 12 comments | 11 likes | 491 views
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In 1994 we made a helicopter simulation game for the Amiga called COALA:
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30 years later, when it comes to computer graphics, we can do pretty much everything we dreamed of. In a nostalgic mood, I started out trying to make a photo realistic version of the helicopter. I soon found out that this would kill all the details I loved: the geometric style, the minimalistic look, the floating blades, the floating wheels,...
Here's a modern GLB version of the COALA helicopter that tries to respect the original design. Of course I couldn't resists to position our alien friend in the cockpit 👽😁😉
The model features 2 animations. Use the ANIMATION prop to select them:
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Enjoy flying!
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Here's the helicopter interacting with a text on Sketchfab.
The exploding text has been created by animating the FRAGMENT EXPLOSION prop. This can't be exported as GLB in the current version, but will be in version 16.6.0.6, planned for launch very soon now!
michiel, 2 months ago
WOW! I think I had every flying game created for every console.
Started with the Bally Home Library sold by JS&A.
Coco, all the Nintendos, Saga, Amiga.....
A licensed pilot I still fly MSFS and teach the Greats. Dell Alienware......
In 1994 I was in my early 50's Michiel.....argh!!!
Thanks for the quick flashback to memory lane.
PS: My son is Michael so please excuse my occasional spelling errors.
SMSgtRod, 2 months ago
Thank you all!
SMSgtRod, say hello to Michael, we not only have the same name but also must have the same age!
michiel, 2 months ago
Great Michiel. I am affraid the mamember are growing old. are there young members?
Filip, 2 months ago
Hey Michiel without giving away Michael's age I'll say is favorites were Iron Maiden and Kiss!!
SMSgtRod, 2 months ago
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Michiel den Outer is the founder and lead coder of Outerspace Software. He lives in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
If he isn't busy improving BluffTitler, he is playing the piano or rides the Dutch dikes on his bikes.
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