[WIP] Officer's Quarters Interior Project - Page 5

Captain America · 09-09-09, 10:07 PM

Thanks AVGWarhawk & Nuc for your input.

Well it seems that my scaling nightmare is finally over. Thanks to that pic from Nuc.

Here's what I did for those interested:

I knew that the compartment length of officer's country is 30 ft. long. With photoshop I was able to scale the image Nuc posted. From that image I was able to figure out that the approximate dimensions of the bed/berth is 6.5 ft. X 2.5 ft.

Next, I used the game's model of a crewman for reference and assumed his height to be 6 ft. (this average height is commonly used when modeling). Based on the scale of the crewman, I rescaled the bed to its proper dimensions mentioned above.

Now with the properly scaled bed in place...I imported Nuc's image into the 3d modeling program and evenly scaled the entire image to match the new bed. Poof! Perfectly scaled interior.

The pic below shows you exactly how off the scale was. The red boxed-off area is the amount I had to cut off from the old compartment dimensions. The red dashed lines also show the old wall locations, notice it was too wide before.

Everything checks out now. The proprotions when compared to the command room (20 ft) also help validate the dimensions.

I have to re-adjust everything but its definately worth it in the end. This just made my job much easier and will significantly speed up the project.

keltos01 · 09-10-09, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain America

Thanks AVGWarhawk & Nuc for your input.

Well it seems that my scaling nightmare is finally over. Thanks to that pic from Nuc.

Here's what I did for those interested:

I knew that the compartment length of officer's country is 30 ft. long. With photoshop I was able to scale the image Nuc posted. From that image I was able to figure out that the approximate dimensions of the bed/berth is 6.5 ft. X 2.5 ft.

Next, I used the game's model of a crewman for reference and assumed his height to be 6 ft. (this average height is commonly used when modeling). Based on the scale of the crewman, I rescaled the bed to its proper dimensions mentioned above.

Now with the properly scaled bed in place...I imported Nuc's image into the 3d modeling program and evenly scaled the entire image to match the new bed. Poof! Perfectly scaled interior.

The pic below shows you exactly how off the scale was. The red boxed-off area is the amount I had to cut off from the old compartment dimensions. The red dashed lines also show the old wall locations, notice it was too wide before.

Everything checks out now. The proprotions when compared to the command room (20 ft) also help validate the dimensions.

I have to re-adjust everything but its definately worth it in the end. This just made my job much easier and will significantly speed up the project.

that's how you do it ! perfect fit to scale !

way to go Captain

keltos

Nuc · 09-10-09, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain America

Nuc, where did you find this? Do you have any more info? If you do please share as this would really help the process!

With access to plans, I don't mind re-adjusting the whole compartment again to get the scaling right.

See these links:

http://hnsa.org/doc/plans/ss381.pdf (Note: I said Gato class but it actually a Balao)

http://hnsa.org/doc/plans/ss190.pdf (Note: for Sargo Radio room is where Gato/Balao Chiefs quaters are and head is in the Fwd Battery not torpedo room.

http://hnsa.org/doc/plans/s26-ss131.pdf (this one was new when I got the link. I had not seen an S boat layout before. Note: Officer Country is split both fore and aft of the control room)

http://hnsa.org/doc/plans/index.htm

AVGWarhawk · 09-10-09, 08:13 AM

Nice work on the scale CA!!!!!!!!!! Officers country to me is a very tight area. You nailed it well. The hall way is just about one man width and looking at your crewman he is scaled just right. Like the Yeo office, it is literally a closet. Excellent. Looking forward to this!

ReallyDedPoet · 09-10-09, 08:16 AM

Awesome work

Hitman · 09-10-09, 09:19 AM

Since SH3 already had the ability to link a key or shortcut to bring you to the captain's bed and radioroom, I wonder if it is still there in SH4 -I suspect so, since it's still there in the U-Boats part of the game IIRC- and can be linked to captain's cabin in your fantastic project (And a radioroom later).

It would be awesome to walk around the fleet boat and be able to rest in the bed while listening to the radio

Armistead · 09-10-09, 10:54 AM

It's probably been answered, but will the freecam work throughout the boat.

AVGWarhawk · 09-11-09, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Armistead

It's probably been answered, but will the freecam work throughout the boat.

Yes. It works now with Ducimus first attempt with this add on of rooms. Basically CA awesome work here will slip right into TMO and free cam will work just fine.

AVGWarhawk · 09-11-09, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Hitman

Since SH3 already had the ability to link a key or shortcut to bring you to the captain's bed and radioroom, I wonder if it is still there in SH4 -I suspect so, since it's still there in the U-Boats part of the game IIRC- and can be linked to captain's cabin in your fantastic project (And a radioroom later).

It would be awesome to walk around the fleet boat and be able to rest in the bed while listening to the radio

I'm thinking crews berthing, galley and engine rooms

No reason we can not have a darn cook offering up soup

Nuc · 09-12-09, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

No reason we can not have a darn cook offering up soup

Soup in a fleet boat ? Naw, It's T-bones and fresh bread

keltos01 · 09-12-09, 02:11 PM

powdered eggs anyone ?

keltos

AVGWarhawk · 09-12-09, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Nuc

Soup in a fleet boat ? Naw, It's T-bones and fresh bread

Yeah man....find all the fix'ins in the freezer down below

Captain America · 09-14-09, 12:17 PM

All this talk about food is making me hungry.

Thank you Nuc for the links to the blueprints...now we have all the pieces to our puzzle.

Its been very tedious to re-scale everything. Its like a domino effect; I ended up having to adjust every single object I made since the proportions were off as well.

I'll be finishing up the scale adjustments today followed by a re-work of the hatch door (making a sexier one). Will post more updates very soon.

Regarding the freecam; AVGWarhawk is correct. This is already functioning. It will be a freecam just like ther other interiors. It will mostly likely be a separate camera from the Command Room that way its easier/faster to switch between the 2 compartments.

kylesplanet · 09-14-09, 02:47 PM

Looks great CA!!!

Jaeger · 09-26-09, 12:55 PM

is this still WIP?

09-10-09, 08:13 AM	#64
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,277 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Nice work on the scale CA!!!!!!!!!! Officers country to me is a very tight area. You nailed it well. The hall way is just about one man width and looking at your crewman he is scaled just right. Like the Yeo office, it is literally a closet. Excellent. Looking forward to this! __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

09-10-09, 08:16 AM	#65
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,888 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	Awesome work __________________ Back in the Day

09-10-09, 09:19 AM	#66
Hitman Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Spain Posts: 6,109 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 2	Since SH3 already had the ability to link a key or shortcut to bring you to the captain's bed and radioroom, I wonder if it is still there in SH4 -I suspect so, since it's still there in the U-Boats part of the game IIRC- and can be linked to captain's cabin in your fantastic project (And a radioroom later). It would be awesome to walk around the fleet boat and be able to rest in the bed while listening to the radio __________________ One day I will return to sea ...

09-12-09, 02:11 PM	#71
keltos01 Silent Hunter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Milan Italy Posts: 4,999 Downloads: 114 Uploads: 18	powdered eggs anyone ? keltos __________________ "Honorable Builder of Sinking Ships"

09-14-09, 12:17 PM	#73
Captain America Planesman Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Good Ole Red White & Blue Posts: 193 Downloads: 167 Uploads: 0	All this talk about food is making me hungry. Thank you Nuc for the links to the blueprints...now we have all the pieces to our puzzle. Its been very tedious to re-scale everything. Its like a domino effect; I ended up having to adjust every single object I made since the proportions were off as well. I'll be finishing up the scale adjustments today followed by a re-work of the hatch door (making a sexier one). Will post more updates very soon. Regarding the freecam; AVGWarhawk is correct. This is already functioning. It will be a freecam just like ther other interiors. It will mostly likely be a separate camera from the Command Room that way its easier/faster to switch between the 2 compartments. Last edited by Captain America; 09-14-09 at 04:24 PM. Reason: grammar

09-09-09, 10:07 PM	#61
Captain America Planesman Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Good Ole Red White & Blue Posts: 193 Downloads: 167 Uploads: 0	Thanks AVGWarhawk & Nuc for your input. Well it seems that my scaling nightmare is finally over. Thanks to that pic from Nuc. Here's what I did for those interested: I knew that the compartment length of officer's country is 30 ft. long. With photoshop I was able to scale the image Nuc posted. From that image I was able to figure out that the approximate dimensions of the bed/berth is 6.5 ft. X 2.5 ft. Next, I used the game's model of a crewman for reference and assumed his height to be 6 ft. (this average height is commonly used when modeling). Based on the scale of the crewman, I rescaled the bed to its proper dimensions mentioned above. Now with the properly scaled bed in place...I imported Nuc's image into the 3d modeling program and evenly scaled the entire image to match the new bed. Poof! Perfectly scaled interior. The pic below shows you exactly how off the scale was. The red boxed-off area is the amount I had to cut off from the old compartment dimensions. The red dashed lines also show the old wall locations, notice it was too wide before. Everything checks out now. The proprotions when compared to the command room (20 ft) also help validate the dimensions. I have to re-adjust everything but its definately worth it in the end. This just made my job much easier and will significantly speed up the project.

09-10-09, 10:54 AM	#67
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	It's probably been answered, but will the freecam work throughout the boat.

09-14-09, 02:47 PM	#74
kylesplanet Commodore Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 629 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Looks great CA!!! __________________

09-26-09, 12:55 PM	#75
Jaeger Chief Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 316 Downloads: 28 Uploads: 0	is this still WIP? __________________ Everything comes to him who waits