Subsim Higgins PT-Boat Model contest - Page 11

05-06-12, 02:26 PM

Not ready to render just yet but I've got the Bow reworked finally!

It now has the proper rounding up to the Bow Cap.
Worried about smoothing issues in Game, I did a test import to SH4 and visually checked it with the somewhat proper Camo paint.

I'm perfectly happy with it at this point!

I'm adding the transition to the flat bottom of the Keel now.
Once that's done, I'll add the exhausts and other parts I have completed and do a nice render.

nikimcbee · 05-08-12, 09:01 AM

Been away on my paintball holiday. One day of work then off to Boston for 5 days.

On a side note, I got some engine sounds recorded and the battlestations horn as well. We didn't "go out

", so I nee to record the engines while we're running.

05-08-12, 10:41 AM

Basic Hull with splash rail along chine, Rudders, exhausts, and bilge port in place.

Closer look at the exhaust area.

Turn table render.

I've got a Store to Demo in Dayton, Ohio.
May have to hit the Museum at Wright-Patterson while there.

Alex · 05-10-12, 11:39 AM

Anyone got some pictures of the ship in the dockyard ?
I'd like to have a look at this part of the ship.

Alex · 05-11-12, 06:06 AM

Please.

Sailor Steve · 05-11-12, 09:07 AM

Okay, that's really pushing the limits of what's acceptable here.

nikimcbee · 05-15-12, 12:19 AM

Back from holiday. Anything new?

Alex · 05-15-12, 03:45 PM

Privateer made most of it so far. He's responsible for the hull/keel - tricky job - exhausts and rudder. I've been taking care of the deck, what's on deck, propeller shaft brackets, reworked the chine splash rail and I just started working on the superstructure (or whatever it's called). Still an early WIP.

But still, I've not been able to find a picture showing how long that stuff is (the hydrodynamic part of the hull surrounding the propeller shaft). I'm used to do some very accurate modelling, but I'll have to guess how long it was, in fact. But that's nitpicking probably.

Hylander_1314 · 05-15-12, 07:25 PM

Lookin' great so far guys! Privateer & Alex are rockin'!

Alex, the deck structure you're referring to is the day cabin. At least that's what the books and old PT Boaters call it.

Just a little note, remember the waterline goes straight to the bow. It doesn't follow the hull sides up. No reason to put antifouling paint above it.

Alex · 05-16-12, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hylander_1314

Alex, the deck structure you're referring to is the day cabin. At least that's what the books and old PT Boaters call it.

Duly noted. Thanks for letting me know !

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hylander_1314

Just a little note, remember the waterline goes straight to the bow. It doesn't follow the hull sides up. No reason to put antifouling paint above it.

This factor will be taken into account. Thank you for pointing out this detail, Hylander.

@ NikiMcBee : Do you have some pics showing the lower part of some gun turret, taken from the middle of the ship ?

yubba · 05-19-12, 10:14 AM

nikimcbee · 05-20-12, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Duly noted. Thanks for letting me know !

This factor will be taken into account. Thank you for pointing out this detail, Hylander.

@ NikiMcBee : Do you have some pics showing the lower part of some gun turret, taken from the middle of the ship ?

Let me look through my pictures, if not I can take some on Thursday.

nikimcbee · 05-20-12, 09:05 AM

Here's an older one, w/ a PT boat vet in it.

There's an opening at the bottom with a hand rail above it.

Radar Mast support.

Alex · 05-20-12, 05:12 PM

Now THAT is the kind of detail I like ! Nice pics Niki !
And it gives me an idea of the width of the gun turrets. Thanks !

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

Let me look through my pictures, if not I can take some on Thursday.

A ~360° view of some gun turret would be highly appreciated - handrails being an important feature there, don't forget any of them. And while you're at it, don't hesitate to take a few photos of the helm and radar/radar mast (don't forget this one, it will be supposed to be visible from the deck view in game, so it must be modelled somewhat accurately).

The resolution doesn't matter too much (1024x768 is quite sufficient), but the number does.
Also : don't forget to shoot some things on deck that may have some importance in your opinion, like details visible only by the crew on deck (things having some importance that you just can't see on a WW2 pic and that you may happen to notice only while visiting the boat - siren, sampson post, antenna on top of the day cabin, lifelines, searchlight and its support, all hatches on deck, for example).
And in the end, don't forget to take some medium close-up shots in order to bring most things together (including the floor) in the same pic, thus giving an overall scale of everything on deck.

And and and...

Well, take as much photos as you can, basically.

nikimcbee · 05-21-12, 01:05 AM

Directly behind starboard gun tub.

What are you planning next to model?

05-08-12, 09:01 AM	#152
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,925 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Been away on my paintball holiday. One day of work then off to Boston for 5 days. On a side note, I got some engine sounds recorded and the battlestations horn as well. We didn't "go out", so I nee to record the engines while we're running. __________________

05-08-12, 10:41 AM	#153
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Basic Hull with splash rail along chine, Rudders, exhausts, and bilge port in place. Closer look at the exhaust area. Turn table render. I've got a Store to Demo in Dayton, Ohio. May have to hit the Museum at Wright-Patterson while there. Last edited by Madox58; 05-08-12 at 03:26 PM.

05-10-12, 11:39 AM	#154
Alex Dominant Wolf Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,143 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	Anyone got some pictures of the ship in the dockyard ? I'd like to have a look at this part of the ship. __________________

05-11-12, 06:06 AM	#155
Alex Dominant Wolf Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,143 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	Please. __________________

05-11-12, 09:07 AM	#156
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Okay, that's really pushing the limits of what's acceptable here. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

05-06-12, 02:26 PM	#151
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Not ready to render just yet but I've got the Bow reworked finally! It now has the proper rounding up to the Bow Cap. Worried about smoothing issues in Game, I did a test import to SH4 and visually checked it with the somewhat proper Camo paint. I'm perfectly happy with it at this point! I'm adding the transition to the flat bottom of the Keel now. Once that's done, I'll add the exhausts and other parts I have completed and do a nice render.

05-15-12, 12:19 AM	#157
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,925 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Back from holiday. Anything new? __________________

05-15-12, 03:45 PM	#158
Alex Dominant Wolf Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,143 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	Privateer made most of it so far. He's responsible for the hull/keel - tricky job - exhausts and rudder. I've been taking care of the deck, what's on deck, propeller shaft brackets, reworked the chine splash rail and I just started working on the superstructure (or whatever it's called). Still an early WIP. But still, I've not been able to find a picture showing how long that stuff is (the hydrodynamic part of the hull surrounding the propeller shaft). I'm used to do some very accurate modelling, but I'll have to guess how long it was, in fact. But that's nitpicking probably. __________________ Last edited by Alex; 05-15-12 at 03:59 PM.

05-15-12, 07:25 PM	#159
Hylander_1314 Sea Lord Join Date: May 2006 Location: 5 Miles Inland West Of Lake Huron Posts: 1,936 Downloads: 139 Uploads: 0	Lookin' great so far guys! Privateer & Alex are rockin'! Alex, the deck structure you're referring to is the day cabin. At least that's what the books and old PT Boaters call it. Just a little note, remember the waterline goes straight to the bow. It doesn't follow the hull sides up. No reason to put antifouling paint above it. __________________ A legislative act contrary to the Constitution is not law. -John Marshall Chief Justice of the Supreme Court ---------------------

05-19-12, 10:14 AM	#161
yubba Admiral Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: in a neighborhood near you Posts: 2,478 Downloads: 293 Uploads: 2

05-20-12, 09:05 AM	#163
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,925 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Here's an older one, w/ a PT boat vet in it. There's an opening at the bottom with a hand rail above it. Radar Mast support. __________________ Last edited by nikimcbee; 05-20-12 at 03:43 PM.

05-21-12, 01:05 AM	#165
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,925 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Directly behind starboard gun tub. What are you planning next to model? __________________