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Post by Tommygun on Aug 25, 2011 21:10:42 GMT -9
I have a new set of modular SciFi Buildings in the works. It will be loosely based on this building, but instead of an arch profile it will have a truncated square side. It will nest in the same way as my other buildings for storage. This is a very early image and will get more details added.    |
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Post by Vermin King on Aug 26, 2011 7:35:53 GMT -9
Very nice concept. Will you be having the awnings, too?
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Post by Tommygun on Aug 26, 2011 12:47:48 GMT -9
No awnings will interfere too much with how they stack into each other.
Some will get some low profile air conditioners and do-dads on the top roofs and the area that is at 45 degrees.
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Post by Vermin King on Aug 26, 2011 14:36:40 GMT -9
I think mine will have the awnings. It really adds to the feel. I'll just grab some solar panel textures, throw a frame around it and a Y-shaped framework, doubled so both sides are textured, to hold it up on each side. Should store flat, but that is quite a bit of page space just for an awning ... hmmm.
It really does look good. That's the same wall texture as Sci Fi Buildings Series I, isn't it? Close enough
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Post by Tommygun on Aug 26, 2011 15:30:28 GMT -9
No it's lighter and more mottled. It may be a bit pinkish tan? Attachments:
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Post by Vermin King on Aug 28, 2011 17:11:04 GMT -9
Close enough to not clash. That works
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Post by kiladecus on Sept 1, 2011 15:10:53 GMT -9
Ok. You need to wrap this up and "get er done." So totally awesome!
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Post by Vermin King on Sept 1, 2011 19:33:58 GMT -9
I'm always amazed how you pull these inspiration shots out of thin air.
Do you have a few sites that you go to for reference?
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Post by Tommygun on Sept 2, 2011 2:36:51 GMT -9
I just use Google images and a old random word generator software in my head. Then let it take me thought all the pipes and tubes that make up the inter nets. Nothing special really, just images searches. Just avoid any links that have the word fetish in the title. ......bad things happen there. ...and once seen, cannot be unseen.  |
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Post by dcbradshaw on Sept 2, 2011 5:16:18 GMT -9
I just use Google images and a old random word generator software in my head. Then let it take me thought all the pipes and tubes that make up the inter nets. Nothing special really, just images searches. Just avoid any links that have the word fetish in the title. ......bad things happen there. ...and once seen, cannot be unseen. HA! Rule 34? |
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Post by Tommygun on Sept 4, 2011 14:02:33 GMT -9
I just wanted to post some progress. These are decals I made up so I can just copy and paste them to the walls where needed. The buildings will be a bit more industrial. Most of it I drew up in Gimp. The lights I modded from images and finally the vents are modified decals from CG Textures. The vents need more work.  |
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Post by Tommygun on Sept 4, 2011 21:41:20 GMT -9
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Post by katsumoto on Sept 5, 2011 1:04:14 GMT -9
Very good work. Thank you again...  |
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Post by old squirmydad on Sept 5, 2011 9:14:03 GMT -9
Nice organization on your parts. <thumbup> Have you ever looked at Papermakeit's Shuffler system? There's quite a few ideas in there that I believe would appeal to you...that you could then plunder an incorporate into your own workflow. Thanks for the building. Have you considered releasing one blank one and the decals separate for the DIY crowd to play with? |
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Post by kiladecus on Sept 5, 2011 14:29:51 GMT -9
I second the Shuffler idea! ;D I also think that since you have the layout down, you may want to consider doing a layer on it. That way it can be customizable to a certain degree. Then again, it might just be easier to do nine more models!  |
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Post by Tommygun on Sept 5, 2011 15:58:04 GMT -9
Thanks guys.
I do have That Shuffler system and almost designed some tiles to use in Gun Crawl, but ended doing those 2.5D tiles for it instead..
I don't have the software for doing layered pdf, so I could do a transparent png file with decals on it.
I'm trying to get better by drawing more of my details myself.
I still use CG Textures a lot, but eventually I want to get good enough that I don't need images like the lights or vents I modified.
So I have the test model 95% done and it all fits well.
Maybe pictures later.
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Post by Tommygun on Sept 5, 2011 17:07:06 GMT -9
Well that went fast. Basic building is done, so now I can figure out what items to glue to it.   |
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Post by Tommygun on Sept 7, 2011 20:36:04 GMT -9
First unit with the 3D elements added. The second unit is now designed and printed out and I hope to get it assembled tonight. I designed the first two units as large rectangular foot prints, but the others will have a smaller square foot print. My progress has been slow, I'm having trouble staying on focus. So I'm probably getting to my end of my paper phase for a while. When I get this done and the weapon's upgrade for the Turkey Vulture, I'll probably take a break for a time.  |
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Post by Tommygun on Sept 8, 2011 2:22:14 GMT -9
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Post by kiladecus on Sept 8, 2011 3:13:14 GMT -9
Nice Geodesic panels!
Ok, leave it to me to ask a stupid question...
I first off have to say the vents and everything look INCREDIBLE! But isn't this supposed to be a nesting set of buildings? Sure, I understand that this is the largest piece, and the others pieces will fit into this one, but is this going to be the only one with the 3D vents?
...just curious...
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Post by Tommygun on Sept 8, 2011 3:28:21 GMT -9
The 3D pieces are only on the roofs, so you can still nest them.
It's the sides you need to keep clean.
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Post by Vermin King on Sept 8, 2011 7:31:10 GMT -9
Fantastic! This will be another excellent project.
As much as I appreciate your models, I have been anxiously awaiting some of your other medium builds over at Warseer. You are a master of many media. Thanks
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