Building Log: World Trade Center (Pre-9/11)

[jcabassa 20]

Looks MUCH better!

 

Can't wait!

 

-jcab

[MTLT_17 27]

Will you make WTC building #7 across the street from WTC Tower North?

[kennethcole212 2]

Great job Rubik! It is a shame, however, that you can't see the arches under the over-hang due to sc4's angle. I always remembered the plaza buildings that way, because I always entered the subway there via WTC 4.

[+Guest]

Now that looks good, reminds about that pic I took of that building in 97.

[Smurfer2 7]

Well, I don't know of anything missing, so we can scratch another building on are checklist. That means we have three things to go. 

 

P.S. That building is amazing.

[kid_a 1]

Rubik, if I recall on the edge between the roof and the wall of the buildings, there were lights that almost resembled a christmas light effect. I'll see if I can post a picture later today.

[BigMac 24]

rubik, as far as buildings 4, 5 and 6, maybe the washer should be left off if we are unable to locate a picture (I haven't seen one yet). It might be a shot in the dark to include it since we don't know if it is the same type that is used on the twins, and at least it's already implied that there is one since the tracks are seen on the roofs. The current washer looks fine, but I just hope it wouldn't turn out not to be accurate.

[rubik3 118]

Well the only picture I have to go off of is the one you posted way back on page 6 or 7.  It looks like I probably need to go through and redo the corner pieces but other than that I think it looks fairly accurate.

 

[BigMac 24]

That's the best picture I've come across so far of the roof. Your latest roof design looks to be very accurate. I actually didn't notice the washers at first in that picture (if that's what those are on the tracks).

[jcabassa 20]

Ah yes! The WTC's on a snowy day! Nice!

 

-jcab

[arnez5 1]

First let me say that the Work Rubik has done on the World Trade Center is phenominal, It's good to know that people want to have these buildings in Sim City, their legacy truely carries on. Now only if we could get them rebuild in NYC, that would be incredibly awesome. Good luck to him with the rest of the complex i'm sure it will turn out spectacular!

[wolverine 12]

This is too awesome!!! Awesome lighting job. The complex is looking spectacular.

[rubik3 118]

And now on to the fifth building.  Basically the same building, same materials and roof clutter, just a slightly different shape.  You can see the new curved corner pieces for the window washer which have also been put on four.  I'm going to do a few more test renders but I think this one is also complete.

[BigMac 24]

I see what you mean about the curved corners; nice improvement. Good job again with the lighting.

[vidioman 21]

WW It looks great! Excellent work, Rubik! I see you have my award as well! Can't wait to see how the rest of the buildings turn out!

 

-vid

[Smurfer2 7]

I hope this gets easier as you go along. Your doing a great job with WTC 5. (I think it's five)

[rubik3 118]

And now the street view of five.  I think i'll call this one a rap for now and start working on six.

 

[Smurfer2 7]

Wow, you sure are moving. After six you just need to finish the lot. Let me scratch that from my list. *scratches from list* Your thread on SCC is alive and getting positive replies. If you need a vacation, please take one.

[jcabassa 20]

It looks perfect!

 

-jcab

[BigMac 24]

Do you still need pictures of the plaza?

[DoubleJ2K 3]

Rubik, I have some roof junk for you:

[Woulfe 1]

Lookin' real sharp dere Rubik

Woulfe
* not much farther to go now, eh ? *

[rubik3 118]

Do you still need pictures of the plaza?

 

Give me a few days to finish up the hotel then I'll need everything you have.

 

Again nice pic DoubleJ.  Six is pretty much the only building with significant roof clutter and those pictures show it well.

 

Speaking of six, it's pretty much finished as well.  Though I'm unsure if it has the same night lighting as 4 and 5 so if anyone has a picture of 6 lit up, I'd like to see it.

 

 

[Smurfer2 7]

That looks great Rubik. I like the washer. (I missied it in the other pictures some how, I'll go back and look at them) You're nearing the end of this project. (3/4) I appreciate the work you have put into this.

[rubik3 118]

Well here's the night lighting so far.  I think the windows had more of a blue tint instead of the black tint on 4 and 5 so i'm thinking the color might be a little off.

[Smurfer2 7]

Well, regardless of the window tint I think the night lights look very good. Unless you need to change the window tint, I would say this building is almost done. I can't wait to see the plaza.

[jcabassa 20]

Woa! That looks perfect!

 

-jcab

[Yugioh 3]

RUBIK3 your world trade center's look great very great good job rubik3

[rubik3 118]

Time for a quick recap of the progress so far.

 

3WT aka Marriot Hotel - 90% complete, needs roof clutter and a few texture tweaks and it's done.

 

4WT aka southeast corner building - complete and awaiting export

 

5WT aka northeast corner building - complete and awaiting export

 

6WT aka northwest corner building - complete, exporting as we speak.  Expect ingame shot by tomorrow.

 

Base which includes the plaza, the underground hotel entrance, and all of the props that go along with it - 50% complete.

 

Final lot - 10% complete.  I will be taking the original WTC lots and adding in a whole lot of extra content.  Just imagine the query being twice as big and you'll get an idea of how much I'll be adding.

 

No pictures for today until the exports are done.  I had planned on finishing up the hotel today but the export of six is taking longer than I expected.

[BigMac 24]

Thanks for the update; the expanded query alone is very exciting. I'll be here with pictures and information as I can find them, just let me know.