Charles River Crossing Project

[siso43 13]

Wow, this is a big project. I belive you can this And good luck.

[blahdy 21]

As promised before, the last 4th camera is now installed (the CTC15A2-00 section has total of 4 cameras).  The real-world version has a non-tilt/panning camera installed on this street light below.  But for giggles, I decided to install it with QuickSet pan-tilt mount in case they upgrade it in the future:

Close up shot of the 4th camera:

Back view of the camera.

The entire 11 lanes of highway segment entering the tunnel now has corner-to-corner video surveillance coverage.  The Big Dig has the most number of cameras per every mile stretch of highway in North America, averaging up to around ~63 cameras for each mile stretch of highway.

Power boxes installed.  Cameras and electronic signs receive their power and network connections from nearby power boxes embedded into the tunnel boat structure walls.  Intelligent Transportation System installation is now completed in this model.

Entire aerial view shot in East Side View.  The whole model is about 60% completed now.  It is 5 tiles wide, totalling 11 lanes interfacing the tunnel.

[japamala 0]

I like!

[ICFan 0]

Love It!

[blahdy 21]

Originally posted by: japamala when this is done, you should include renderings from all the traffic cameras.

just 'cause.quote>

heh, here you go!

Render feeds from 3 cameras up:

I'll update these cam shots as modelling continues.

[japamala 0]

Yay!

[daniel01 0]

looking really good, keep up the good work

daniel01

[tommiej 0]

looking very good! cameras are looking realistic

keep it up blahdy!

[bakercity 270]

cool man

[masssc4 3]

this is awesome!!!!!

[chocolate_city 93]

I realize that this is off topic... but I have to know are you using that quote by Lientenant Gordon as an excuse for proudly displaying a flag for a "country" that wanted to use human beings as property?

[simzebu 20]

Who? What? Huh?

[woodb3kmaster 342]

You're right, that's completely off-topic and therefore doesn't belong here. Let me attempt to put the thread back where it should be:

Blahdy, your work just keeps looking better and better! I can hardly wait to get my hands on some of this!

[Meastro444 1]

great work man

im curious, how many polys does it have now?

[patriots_1228 51]

this proves my point that boston is the coolest city on earth. how many cities have people BATting out there security cameras?? 1. boston.

great job i love all you big dig things and i cant wait to use this project.

[blahdy 21]

Meastro444:  Currently, estimated to be about ~345,000 polygons.  This puzzle section is budgetted for 500,000 polygons though, we'll see if it can make it under that limit.

chocolate_city: what? off topic indeed, please move along.

[hawkpride147 1]

blahdy: are you planning on releasing each peice as you finish it, or are you going to wait until all the pieces are complete to release?

[bwatterud 7]

I'm guessing he'll wait until they're all done, because one is no good without the others. Also, since it's being designed to be used with elevated and underground RHW, it probably won't be released until that is released too.

[bobgleason 0]

I cannot wait until they are all done! and i agree Boston is the coolest city on earth! GO BOSTON!!!!!!!!!!!!

[hawkpride147 1]

i would love to have it even in pieces cuz then it would be like construction phases

[Hanson784 165]

The level of detail going into this is amazing! It will be a great addition to the game when it is done and fully modded.

[blahdy 21]

Originally posted by: hawkpride147 i would love to have it even in pieces cuz then it would be like construction phasesquote>

I think this is almost definitely doable, especially b/c LODing for objects above ground level (i.e. bridge sections) can be as simple as just a primitive box for purpose of construction stage.  I'll give this a serious consideration.  I may release the current tunnel portal work without lane markings as construction stage, then release final component version when project is complete.

BTW, apologies for lack of updates lately, RL is getting hot here, but i'll have some updates as soon as i'm able

[bakercity 270]

I like that idea indeed.

[bobgleason 0]

so when will everything be done and released on to the STEX???? Not just the CRCP, but also the Big Dig stuff, and the Turing lane stuff, and the RHW??????????

[simzebu 20]

Simple answer: It will be done when it is done.

Long answer: There is no set release date for any of those projects, but early versions of the Big Dig, RHW, and suicide lanes can be found on the STEX. Functional turning lanes are part of the NAM.

[tommiej 0]

the RHW will also be part of the NAM, so it's the good old NAM motto, it will be released, when it's done.

Until then, there's no other thing but to wait..

[blahdy 21]

here is a new update in a long while

Near the Project Demarcation Line (PDL), which means 'end of puzzle piece', Zakim bridge's  last 3 cables touch down at their terminus on bridge's spline beam section.   These are the anchors for these cables (these cables in particular actually are anchored on top of the ground, instead of bridge's deck section).   The actual cables will be modelled when the North Tower Bridge puzzle section gets under way.

After long lasting study and review of Zakim bridge photos and visits, it appears about at least 5-6 cables actually are anchored right on the ground, on top of bridge's abutment, instead of bridge's deck section.  Apparently these on-ground anchored cables don't really provide transfer for vertical stress load (like most cable stayed bridges' cables do), but rather provide horizontal stress load transfer, so that Zakim bridge's giant tower does not bend during hurricane or earthquake.

West side wall for the tunnel portal boat structure is now completed, ready for installation of fins and completion details.

Two additional pics of tunnel shots:

[HabLeUrG 32]

wow!!! thats simply fantastic, its stunning!! keep it up

[tommiej 0]

very nice blahdy!! attention to detail is perfect, as always.. really looking forward for more pieces!!

[sc4portugal 10]

wow great work