Note: There are now two files that can be downloaded. The main file has no airstrip or grass around the lighthouse. The older file reflects the images shown.
For over 150 years this guardian of the Outer Banks has stood strong and proud. Cape Lookout Lighthouse is striking due to its large black and white diamond pattern. It was painted this way in order to distinguish it from the other tall towers on the Outer Banks were so similar, the Lighthouse Board designed striking patterns for each to make them easily distinguishable. Cape Lookout was painted with large, diagonal checkers that appear as alternating black and white diamonds orientated north and south toward the shallow waters of the shoals and around the headlands.
Today a short ferry ride brings bird and wild pony watchers as well as tourists and sunbathers to this landmark.
I took the liberty of creating a ficticious, small grass strip 9J7 so you can practice your crosswind landings which are almost certain when you turn on the "Live weather".
If you like it kindly let me know. Five stars goes a long way too. :)
For full enhancment kindly download the several libraries used to embellish the scenery.
https://flightsim.to/file/5452/dave-s-3d-people-library
Daves 3D People and Animals
https://flightsim.to/file/6841/dave-s-3d-animals-library
Windy Things
https://flightsim.to/file/14024/windy-things
JFS Beach Pack
https://flightsim.to/file/21136/jfs-beach-pack-beach-accessories-library
Emerald Object Library
https://flightsim.to/file/8824/emerald-object-library
3D Model Boat Library
https://flightsim.to/file/27907/static-boat-3d-model-library
Thanks have fun.
Most Excellent! Great Job!
2 years ago
FurtherAM
As someone who has enjoyed the outer banks since a kid and even lived there for 7 years at one point this is a really good scenery for the cape lookout lighthouse. I have not personally been there but want to some day. It is really known as the forgotten lighthouse of the outer banks as most people either dont know it exists or go past ocracoke island. The only way there from the north is by ferry or you have to drive way out of the way from the south to see it.
2 years ago
It must have been magical growing up there. Thanks for the interesting comments.
2 years ago
MazerMart
Animeprobefan
Excellent beach and Lighthouse scenery. I made a video to highlight your great workmanship and attention to detail. Any chance, you can make scenery for the "Ponce Deleon Lighthouse", near Daytona Beach, on the peninsula, next to New Symna Beach? There are about 8 buildings there .https://youtu.be/iriKSChA_AM
2 years ago
Thanks! love your videos.. that lighthouse is spectacular too. I'm only doing community scene requests.. so I suggest you put in the request. I have about 6 projects ahead and they only give you a couple of months to complete them. :)
2 years ago
MazerMart
smoothflyer
Thanks for the amazing work, and lightning quick edits!!! I'm sure I've got photos from both KMRH and the surrounding area. You mentioned forts. Fort Macon is just across the way from Beaufort just east of Atlantic Beach. That would be an interesting POI indeed. Thanks again, and BTW... here are your stars!
2 years ago
Thanks again.. for the stars too!
2 years ago
MazerMart
bszuch
Thank you! I actually like the grass strip. Now there are 3 lighthouses on the outer banks, this one, Ocracoke & Cape Hatteras.
2 years ago
wow thanks for the 5 stars.. really helps. Yes it is interesting that they painted each one a different pattern. Put them on the community scene request and I will see what I can do.. Have a few projects that need to get completed first though.
2 years ago
MazerMart
ELECTIVEBATON89
Wow, that is quick service.... I can tell you I have a lot of your addons, and always appreciate the work and quality. I'll definitely put in my request for KMRH as its in need of the upgrades and is 5 minutes from the lighthouse. Keep up the great work.
2 years ago
I hope it is an improvement. I appreciate you sending your comments and even more for not giving the project a poor rating. (no rating is better than a poor one lol) I get extra points for ranking above 4.5 stars.
In any case, I am very please that you like my projects. It is a challenge trying to get it right using just photos off the internet. So hint- if you are able to get some good shots of KMRH that would really help. Also any local landmarks - forts etc might be interesting. PM me for my email. Cheers
2 years ago
MazerMart
bszuch
Firstly, thankyou for creating this lighthouse and keeper's house. It's currently under repairs and should be back open to the public sometime next year. Both look great. Visited their last summer. A few comments though, Please get rid of the "grass texture surrounding the lighthouse and just leave the default imagery below. The texture seems really FSX like and ruins the otherwise great modeling. Secondly, I would eliminate the airport. As you said, it doesn't exist and also takes away from the great local landmark you've created. My suggestion would be to modify the pitiful default KMRH Smith airport in nearby Beaufort. Missing hangers and has its beacon tower right in the middle of the taxiway. Adding boats to the marinas in the area would be cool as well. Again, great lighthouse, but ditch the grass airstrip and the lawn around the lighthouse.
2 years ago
Thank you for your advice and encouragement. I can certainly do all that. I found the default textures around the lighthouse were horrendous, like a kitchen floor, otherwise I would have left them, but I get your point and will improve it or remove it. From 500' and above they look fine but ground level terrible.
I briefly looked at that airport and it is a super suggestion perhaps put it in the scenery request section.
I will remove the air strip too. :)
2 years ago
MazerMart
bszuch