[WIP] Lighthouses mod

[Tycho]

Hi!
I started similar work some time ago, but now is in pause mode until I don't finish my new terrains and forests.
Look over these files, have some ready for SH3 models:
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/r2a3k2mlbdpsu/sh3

Originally Posted by Tycho

Look over these files, have some ready for SH3 models:
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/r2a3k2mlbdpsu/sh3

I see only the model from SH4, but it's a good start.

To begin with new models, I would like to introduce a basic lighthouse made in granite. These lighthouses are very common in Brittany. Here are 2 examples (phare de la Vieille, and phare des Triagoz) :





Do you feel ready to model this, gap ?

[Tycho]

Originally Posted by Kendras

I see only the model from SH4, but it's a good start.

I think, that SH4 have the same model like in SH3.
What I saw there is flakmonkey's lighthouse in deferent files and "LH_RoterSand.rar" and "LT_Holtenau.rar".

[Niume]

It looks amazing

Originally Posted by Niume

It looks amazing

It's very far from perfect. What I really need is a good and detailed model of the rock. And I also would like to add some reefs around (as separated models, but in the same file as the lighthouse).

I'm waiting for help (gap ?).

[gap]

Originally Posted by Kendras

It's very far from perfect. What I really need is a good and detailed model of the rock. And I also would like to add some reefs around (as separated models, but in the same file as the lighthouse).

I'm waiting for help (gap ?).

No problem.

I am downloading Tycho's files as we speak. How deep (more or less) should be the rock underwater? Can you visit the exact location that the Holtenau lighthouse is gonna be placed in, and tell me what the depth under keel is while you are surfaced?

Moreover, can you provide me with some additional information on the reefs that you want to add around the lighthouse?

[gap]

Originally Posted by Kendras

What is sketchup ?

SketchUp is a 3D modelling software especially conceived for architectural, landscape and videogaming design. For a period it was owned by Google, and it was employed by the company as a freeware platform that private users could use for creating Google Earth's geolocalized models of cities and lanscapes. If you have Google Earth you can scan the world map for any 3D landmark visible from the sea. If its model has been made available for download by its creator (most models are), by clicking on it you are redirected to its download page on 3D Warehouse

Originally Posted by Kendras

Else, great models for Helgoland. Sadly, the island is not well rendered in game. But I would be glad to get your models to try them in game !

Thank you. Looking for the files on my HD
Do you prefer having them as raw obj files and tga textures, or imported directly in a dat file?

Originally Posted by Tycho

Hi!
I started similar work some time ago, but now is in pause mode until I don't finish my new terrains and forests.
Look over these files, have some ready for SH3 models:
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/r2a3k2mlbdpsu/sh3

Cool stuff there, thank you very much Tycho

Originally Posted by Kendras

To begin with new models, I would like to introduce a basic lighthouse made in granite. These lighthouses are very common in Brittany. Here are 2 examples (phare de la Vieille, and phare des Triagoz) :

Do you feel ready to model this, gap ?

I do but...

The Phare de la Vieille is already available on 3D Warehouse:


https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/mod...8b0380112b9dd2

Two basic models of the Tourelle de la Plate (located just in front of the La Vieille Lighthouse), are also available:

https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/mod...f5410d52ddc079
https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/mod...995fb119e59971

I think I can start converting those models in a format that can be imported in game.
As for the Phare des Triagoz, the plan you have provided and pictures of it available on the web should be enough to build a fairly realistic model of it

Ona side note, additional information on the lighthouses above can be found in the following pages:

https://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/lighthouse/fns2.htm (La Vieille and La Plate)
https://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/lighthouse/brt.htm (Triagoz)

Originally Posted by Tycho

I think, that SH4 have the same model like in SH3.
What I saw there is flakmonkey's lighthouse in deferent files and "LH_RoterSand.rar" and "LT_Holtenau.rar".

flakmonkey's lighthouse is the one I was mentioning in my previous post. I don't think it reperesents any real lighthouse, but it looks very nice!



It is available for download here on subsim:
http://subsim.com/radioroom/download...o=file&id=1337

Link to the original thread with additional photos available on the download page

Originally Posted by gap

SketchUp is a 3D modelling software especially conceived for architectural, landscape and videogaming design. For a period it was owned by Google, and it was employed by the company as a freeware platform that private users could use for creating Google Earth's geolocalized models of cities and lanscapes. If you have Google Earth you can scan the world map for any 3D landmark visible from the sea. If its model has been made available for download by its creator (most models are), by clicking on it you are redirected to its download page on 3D Warehouse

Interesting reading !

Originally Posted by gap

Thank you. Looking for the files on my HD
Do you prefer having them as raw obj files and tga textures, or imported directly in a dat file?

I prefer in .dat files.

Originally Posted by gap

Cool stuff there, thank you very much Tycho

Yes thank you.

Originally Posted by gap

I do but...

The Phare de la Vieille is already available on 3D Warehouse:


https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/mod...8b0380112b9dd2

Mmh, it's a good start, but we need a better model (not just flat faces with a texture for the details).

Originally Posted by gap

I think I can start converting those models in a format that can be imported in game.
As for the Phare des Triagoz, the plan you have provided and pictures of it available on the web should be enough to build a fairly realistic model of it

Very good news !

Originally Posted by gap

flakmonkey's lighthouse is the one I was mentioning in my previous post. I don't think it reperesents any real lighthouse, but it looks very nice!

Yes, not bad, the upper part is well modelled. We can also use the RoterSand lighthouse ("LH" to abbreviate) for new models, it's a very pretty LH.