mipro Barry Sanders Project

[nofunk 1,933]

Oh man, that's beautiful Jason! I'm glad to see you working on it again. Hopefully you'll be able to find at least a little time over break to work on it. But I know how it goes. I, however, am *committed* to getting some projects done during break!

[Andreas Roth 607]

Take all the time you need, Jason. Although I'm very eager to see the Penobscot Building in the game as well, I'd rather prefer a great looking one that will come in spring 2009 or so.

[art128 4,618]

this tower is looking awesome, great work

[Wrightguy0 40]

All of us know that real life crunch, take as long as you have to

[jonnyrehab80 0]

All this stuff looks great guys. I have always started to build Detroit and it looks like I can pretty soon. The hard part is Woodward and Grand River are important parts but the game doesnt let you build at those angles.

[nofunk 1,933]

jonnyrehab80: Yeah, Detroit has a lot of intersections that just can't be constructed in the game. Very disappointing.

[nofunk 1,933]

Hey everyone! Here's a late Christmas surprise!

Jason and I are working together on a new BSP project: the Detroit Music Hall. The Music Hall opened its doors in 1928 as the Wilson Theatre. Through the years it has been home to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the Michigan Opera Theatre, and one of the nation's first Cinerama screens. Rehabilitation efforts began on the building in 1973 and in 1995 it reopened as the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts.

Photo courtesy of Andrew Jameson.

The facade was designed in the Art Deco style, with orange and tan bricks interspersed with mosaic tiles. Each bay of windows is separated by stone pillars atop which sit ornate terra cotta theatrical masks, and the roof line features a coral and green diamond motif. The interior of the theater is in a Spanish Renaissance style.

Photo courtesy of DecoJim.

We don't have a whole lot to show for it just yet, but expect more updates soon! (The sad thing is, we actually modeled those lovely curly-cue terra cotta panels above the windows, but you can't tell!)

If you're interested, you can find some neat, historic photos of the theater here.

[_Atticus 10]

Wow, this thread had been quiet for a while but I'm sure glad to see it's alive and kicking. Needless to say, a lot of work needs to be done lol . But it's looking great so far, keep it up!

-Pingangster

[allez l'om 1]

it's going to be so nice !!!

[art128 4,618]

really great start on this BAT nofunk , great job !

[Jasoncw 11,840]

Me and nofunk have worked more on the Music Hall!  It's coming along slowly but surely--it's very detailed and accurate.

[spa 968]

Looking good. The top stonework is already looking pretty finely detailed. It looks like a building that was worth saving (nice to hear a clear success story from Detroit). I can't wait to see the Music Hall sign on top. I'm curious though, how are you and nofunk working on a building together? Did you divide it up or something? I'm just kind of curious as to how you guys are managing that as I couldn't see having two people modelling together being very efficient (I would go bonkers).

[nofunk 1,933]

Ha ha ha!! Actually, Sam, we have been modeling it together. I keep him in check. I'm constantly like "OK, Jason, nobody will be able to see the 0.075 m extrude you just did... it's time to move on."

So far we've worked on this together, but Jason will texture it, and I will mod and lot it. When we worked on the Eile, we sent the file back and forth and it actually worked out pretty well.

Glad you like it so far!

[Jasoncw 11,840]

It's true!!

Of course at the same time I can't bring myself to be that dedicated (is that the right word?) by myself.  If I could the Penobscot Building would have been done a few years ago, lol.

About the process, one of us will be at the computer modeling, and one of us will be at the desk helping to guide, make judgements, prepare things, etc.  It actually works out really well.

[Gn_leugim 853]

that's a nice relic Worthing a BAT by the best

[art128 4,618]

Wow ! This wall is looking great !

[kant01 5]

Wow, that is detailed! Looking great

[allez l'om 1]

the details are getting breathtaking!!!

[Francis90b 748]

If you' ve modelled the curly-cue terra cotta panels but they cannot be seen, you can either remodel them 'till they're noticeable, or post a larger preview.But i think that we will see them when they will be textured.

[nofunk 1,933]

Here's a quick update of the Maccabee's Building!

(This is a view of the back of the building.)

[Jasoncw 11,840]

Looking great!

[nihonkaranws 88]

Very nice BAT Nofunk! Happy 500th post on the Barry Sanders Project!!!

[Jasoncw 11,840]

ahh, good!

Of course, there is the original thread, which I think had around 2000 posts in it, so this is actually more like happy 2500^th post on the BSP. 

[The Border City Kid 0]

Everything is coming along great guys, keep up the good work!

[art128 4,618]

this is coming to look awesome !! can't wait the texturing .

[The Border City Kid 0]

someone put the Ren Cen on the stex. is it part of the BSP?

[Howling 10]

Dang this project is awesome. I love the buildings from Detroit. My gawd! Would kissing anybody's feet make them appear on the STEX faster?

[nofunk 1,933]

Originally posted by: The Border City Kid someone put the Ren Cen on the stex. is it part of the BSP?quote>

No, it was not released by the BSP.

[The Border City Kid 0]

hmmm strang?

[SimHoTToDDy 2,938]

Not really, The BSP (or any other group) can't tell people which buildings to upload or mandate association with said group to upload parts of their area of focus (in this case Detroit). Nor can they really keep track of private projects of others (especially since they didn't have a thread). If folks make their own BATs they can make anything they want, that's the whole point after all

BAT monopolies are not really possible because of that, but I think I have the market cornered for Pripiat blocks

-Todd