Nofunk's BAT Thread

[Vlasky 1,803]

well well well if it isn't a BSP -  Barry SECRET Project

 

You two old wolves kept this from me so successfully!! I've stalked your numerous accounts and never found anything....

 

I'm really happy to see this happening.We wanna see more

[Darknono35 3,137]

Oh my god

The Comerica is one of my favorite buildings from Detroit, I want it

[Mother of Invention 23]

 

Is this a RL one?

 

Yep! It's located on Milwaukee's near west side.

 

Some more progress. This is going to be slow-going, but I think it'll be worth it!

 

 

Most of the new parts are just massed out at this point and still need detailing.

 

 

 

1.) is there any udate on this building?

 

2.) Is it the Chalmers plant in West Allis that was converted into a shopping center?

[nofunk 1,933]

So! I was thinking about how quiet I feel like I've been on Simtropolis this year, and it's true -- I haven't been very active at all. But then I looked at my STEX uploads and I actually uploaded 9 BATs in 2013! What the heck?!

 

 

(Not pictured above: The Clock Shadow Building... oops!)

 

 

So I guess I had a pretty productive year after all. I just hope that in 2014 I can be more consistent -- not just showing up in the cold months only to disappear as the days grow longer.

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!! I hope you all have a happy and successful 2014!!! 

 

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EDIT: @Mother of Invention: No update, but I haven't forgotten about it! I hope to finish it this year!

[RepublicMaster 428]

It's nice to have your great BATs popping up on the STEX every once and a while. There's no point rushing them.

 

Let's hope that 2014 is as productive as 2013.

[noahclem 262]

Congratulations on a surprisingly productive year! With the exception of Slows to Go, which I've not yet tried, I've enjoyed all of these very much.

 

I'm hoping you'll consider making 100 E Wisconsin and/or the Milwaukee Center someday. They were my favorite buildings when I lived in Milwaukee

[Darknono35 3,137]

They are all spectaculars, I hope to see 2014 so productive, too
 

[nofunk 1,933]

Hey everyone!

 

I've started work on a charming little building from Muskegon, Michigan. Just a palette cleanser after some tough work getting the mipro releases done (this will also be a mipro release), and also an opportunity to focus on my skills. I've decided to completely poly model this from one initial box massing (this is still one piece of geometry!) just to see if I can do it. I'm also paying very close attention to detail, and this is small enough that I can do so without getting completely overwhelmed.

 

Hope to have this finished soon! 

 

[urielgarcia 344]

Looks great....love these small bats.

[SimCoug 5,972]

Nice! I already like how it is shaping up.

[nofunk 1,933]

An update!

 

[MTT9 187]

Looks really nice

[SimCoug 5,972]

Did I mention I'm really looking forward to this??

 

I know it's not something you normally do - but this type of building is a mainstay in many towns that came of age at the turn of the century and a few different texture variations would really add to the versatility of this awesome model (a la Aaron's signature modus operandi).  That's just my 2 cents - but I am happy with whatever direction you take.  (BTW, I'd even be happy to take care of the modding if that is not something you are interested in.)

 

Thanks!  

[nofunk 1,933]

Did I mention I'm really looking forward to this??

 

I know it's not something you normally do - but this type of building is a mainstay in many towns that came of age at the turn of the century and a few different texture variations would really add to the versatility of this awesome model (a la Aaron's signature modus operandi).  That's just my 2 cents - but I am happy with whatever direction you take.  (BTW, I'd even be happy to take care of the modding if that is not something you are interested in.)

 

Thanks!  

 

My only concern with making different variations is that this is actually only 8m wide, so it'll sit on half a lot. I'd be worried that it would be very conspicuous if many different-colored versions of this popped up on half lots all over people's cities. We'll see though. I'm glad you're looking forward to this!

 

A little more progress!

 

 

(The roof is just a placeholder at this point.)

[Vlasky 1,803]

So cute!

[gutterclub 2,729]

Yeah it's great, looking forward to this..also shows that you don't need HD to make a nice little building!

[SimCoug 5,972]

My only concern with making different variations is that this is actually only 8m wide, so it'll sit on half a lot. I'd be worried that it would be very conspicuous if many different-colored versions of this popped up on half lots all over people's cities. We'll see though.

That's nothing a few lot variations couldn't solve

[Aaron Graham 4,417]

wonderful work buddy!!!

[nofunk 1,933]

Thanks everyone! This should be on the STEX relatively soon.

 

 

My only concern with making different variations is that this is actually only 8m wide, so it'll sit on half a lot. I'd be worried that it would be very conspicuous if many different-colored versions of this popped up on half lots all over people's cities. We'll see though.

That's nothing a few lot variations couldn't solve

 

 

Yeah, I'm starting to agree with you. A few color combos, different lotting, maybe putting two next to each other to fill out an entire lot. I will probably release this on its own (since it is a mipro and a re-creation) but I think I'd like to put together a pack of variations and release separately later!

 

Another quick update! Getting close to being finished I think:

 

[JP Schriefer 5,590]

Nice job, nofunk! It's cute *-*

[Delecto 941]

Look sweet!

[Vlasky 1,803]

It's super cute! I Love it

[SimCoug 5,972]

Yeah, I'm starting to agree with you. A few color combos, different lotting, maybe putting two next to each other to fill out an entire lot. I will probably release this on its own (since it is a mipro and a re-creation) but I think I'd like to put together a pack of variations and release separately later!

Great news!  As mentioned before, If you'd like any help with the lotting/modding, I'd be happy to lend a hand.  

[Aaron Graham 4,417]

Wonderful work!!!

[T Wrecks 10,209]

One thought about lotting it for W2W: Is the "porch" in front of the building narrow enough to allow for the usual setback of one paver?

 

I'd also agree that the building would lend itself to various applications. Since the side walls aren't totally empty, there could be an alley on either side, and if it is 8m wide, then of course a double version to fill an entire W2W lot would be great to have, too - just like the your rowhouses you made a a while ago.

 

EDIT

I just noticed that the front of this building could be taken straight from an Edward Hopper painting.

[dubaidude303 1,119]

I love it!!!!

[edwardjeria 503]

Asome work

[Ceafus 88 1,794]

Another great W2W you have here, I will definitely download!

[Thin White Duke 4,072]

Brilliant! I can't believe I missed this thread! 

[nofunk 1,933]

Thanks everyone! I'm glad you enjoyed City Hub Cyclery.

 

I'm realizing I had a lot more BATs in progress than I thought. Hope you all liked Patin Printing. Here is another one...

 

 

I'm calling this one Kilbourn Tower. It was inspired by a building in Baltimore, Maryland, but is a purely fictional creation. I hope to have this done before the end of the month!

 

So I'm excited for the Trixies! In past years I have been honored to win the Best Pre-War BAT Trixie, and if anyone would like to nominate me this year, that is once again the Trixie I would most like to be nominated for.