Walt Disney Theme Park BAT Team (WDTPBT) Thread!

[CWLGAMER01 39]

For both. Disney pathways are mostly a pinkesh asphalt. Check out Google Maps to get a taste of what they should look like. I have the model ready when ever you are!

[patriots_1228 51]

okay so for the golf ball part i say just keep it the in BAT white, unless it becomes blinding. in that case try light gray.

the things that hold it up i think they look thicker, so id probably make it a bit thicker

but when you do texture that i think the maxis garage texture(comes with BAT) or this would work

How Are you going to do the epcot sign? I can do the night lights with all the colors and the light up sign if you want.

I suggest you put some more detail into the back end of it if there is supposed to be somthing there. Im working on the pathway texture ill get back to ya on that one tommarow.

[CWLGAMER01 39]

 AS several folks had requested we are NOT adding the "Epcot" arm and sign to Spaceship Earth!

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

I am kinda of uncertain how to add textures to the models -- help would be GREAT!

Also I am adding windows and roof stuff to the top tonight.

[sparkythepenguin 90]

If you decide to put the wand/sign in, could you please make a version of Spaceship Earth w/o the sign? There's a bunch of us that have fond memories of the golfball without that tacky thing.

On your model, it looks good, but it seems like it isn't spikey enough. I'll have to do a little experiment and see if I cant lift the center of the individual triangle polys up. That'd go a really long way toward realism.

Also, there are some half-circle buildings that surround SE. I think one of them was the AT&T exhibit. At least it was when I went there in 89. Are you planning on adding those into SE or make them seperate lots?

Texturing this ought to be a challenge, esp if you want a gradient to it. If you want me to take a look at that, I have been known to help with these issues.

OK going to email ya to get the Dolphin and Swan stuff...

[CWLGAMER01 39]

Originally posted by: sparkythepenguin If you decide to put the wand/sign in, could you please make a version of Spaceship Earth w/o the sign? There's a bunch of us that have fond memories of the golfball without that tacky thing.quote>

++++  I agree Sparky-- I think we should release SE as it was built in 1982.  No arm/sign/2000/Epcot thingy for us.

On your model, it looks good, but it seems like it isn't spikey enough. I'll have to do a little experiment and see if I cant lift the center of the individual triangle polys up. That'd go a really long way toward realism.quote>

++++  I would love to get the raised effect -- I will send you the file and let you look at it.

Also, there are some half-circle buildings that surround SE. I think one of them was the AT&T exhibit. At least it was when I went there in 89. Are you planning on adding those into SE or make them seperate lots?quote>

++++ I think they may be better off as seprate BATS -- the reason is those items will need to be transit enabled for Monorail access.

Texturing this ought to be a challenge, esp if you want a gradient to it. If you want me to take a look at that, I have been known to help with these issues. quote>

++++ I agree -- I dont even know where to start with textures.

OK going to email ya to get the Dolphin and Swan stuff... quote>

++++  Sending them shortly.

[mickytaz 0]

Hey guys just wanted to put some input into the textures for space ship earth model it needs to be a a beige gray color. not white I will send you a good color photo for the right texture color

[mickytaz 0]

CWLGAMER01 here is a good texture for spcae ship earth it si right from disney epcot 

[sparkythepenguin 90]

Go ahead and sent it forth. I will likely have a ton of time this weekend to take a look at it. If all else fails, I may be able to attach individual spikes onto the original model. That'll be tedious as heck, but why not go the extra mile!

[CWLGAMER01 39]

LOL -- GUYS!!!! I am repeating myself here I know -- Trust me I understand the texture is NOT correct! I do not know how to texture or create textures -- hopefully Sparky will help with that portion! Anyway thanks for all the input though -- it means a lot to see how many peeps are interested in this project!

Something i failed to mention before is I worked at Walt Disney World way back in 1996 and 1997. I did two internships -- one was in Reservation Sales for the Walt Disney Travel Company (we where dubbed the CIA of WDW for all the knowledge we had to have) and the last was an internship in Cast Records and Benefit (Human Resources). I am very knowledgable about the parks and the company as whole during the 1990's (the "hayday" of Disney).

Again the goal is to recreate ACCURATE scale models of the entire resort including hotels. All input is really helpful so keep it coming. I just wanted to stress I do not know much about textures YET! -- I am just now feeling compfortable with the 3d modelling. I started that when I posted the first message and I think have come a long way in four days!

THANKS FOR THE ENTHUIASM EACH OF YOU IS SHOWING. We do have an interest in this project which is wonderful and "magical" (lol).

[GMT 389]

good texture for the epcot...

oh... lets see... as I'm part of this, maybe I should post some pics of my work...

the it's a small world as seen in disneyland paris (for I live like a few hours from it and it's as far as I can tell from pics, the most beautifull disneyland because they tried to fit it into the common paris style)

this is what I got so far.

the center piece is the main entrance/boarding area, the right thing is part of the queue to make it longer when needed and the left thing is the exit area with a sideshow showing a town out of famous sights (as seen on the facade) at night.

and this is one reference shot of the real building.

maybe the sideshow needs a little down-scaling, I'm not quite sure, I'll see when it's finished.

[CWLGAMER01 39]

YEPPI!!!!!      "It's a world of laughter a world of tears.....lal la lalalaaaaa..........."

LOOKS GREAT!

[CWLGAMER01 39]

Here'sa list of the current team:

sparkythepenguin	WDW Swain and Dolphin Resorts (WDW) -- Textures for Spaceship Earth (Epcot) -- Horizons (Epcot)
GMT	It's A Small World (DL Paris)
mickytaz	Pictures and line drawings of attractions/resort (WDW)
patriots_1228	Pathway Textures (Disney Theme Parks) and general BAT textures and lots
mjig_dudy	Signs - Enterway and highway (WDW)
CWLGamer01	Spaceship Earth and Space Mountain models (WDW)

If I am incorrect please let me know -- If I missed someone LET ME KNOW THAT ASAP!!  Thanks again for your input.

[sparkythepenguin 90]

I think I may just volunteer to make Epcot's now-gone Horizons building too. I loved that ride through the future. Maybe one of the international pavillions if I feel up to it. Can't ya tell I loved Epcot the most?

Still these are dependent upon my studies-college comes first! It's going to be nice to have a break from my Portland work. Thanks CWLGamer!

[CWLGAMER01 39]

Originally posted by: GMT

the center piece is the main entrance/boarding area, the right thing is part of the queue to make it longer when needed and the left thing is the exit area with a sideshow showing a town out of famous sights (as seen on the facade) at night.

and this is one reference shot of the real building.

maybe the sideshow needs a little down-scaling, I'm not quite sure, I'll see when it's finished.quote>

 

Where is the actual attraction.  Is it the set of buildings to the north of the Q Line??  I have never been to DL Paris.  The one at WDW has the Q inside the building -- the one in Calfornia has it outside kinda of like that.

its interesting see the different versions --

Here is WDW:

Its a much more compact version not spread out like Pairs or CA.

heres CA - Disneyland:

[CWLGAMER01 39]

Originally posted by: sparkythepenguin I think I may just volunteer to make Epcot's now-gone Horizons building too. I loved that ride through the future. Maybe one of the international pavillions if I feel up to it. Can't ya tell I loved Epcot the most?

Still these are dependent upon my studies-college comes first! It's going to be nice to have a break from my Portland work. Thanks CWLGamer!quote>

 

That Horizons building is GREAT!  I remember the first time I went to Epcot they had closed it but then when I went back for my internships it was opened since World of Motion was closed and being rebuilt as test track.  Though I heard Mission to Space was even better then Horizons -- Horizons was so inovative even for the late '90's.  Its a great buidling to model!  And the color was so interesting.

[GMT 389]

yea, it's north of it. you see the boarding area, and then there're 2 "tunnels", a little like an s-curve, they are the access ways for the boats to the big stage building in the background, pretty much the same size as in DL california, only that the facade and boarding area is right in front if it instead of an offset one

[mickytaz 0]

Hey guy's we are off to a great start but we need a plan on which building we are doing. Here is a list of the buildings we should focus on fist

Spaceship Earth and innovations the circular buildings behind spaceship earth

Soaring

Test track

Mission space

Monorail station

Imagination

The land

We should do the international pavilion as a separate release since they will take a lot more work.

[CWLGAMER01 39]

Hey check above -- I listed what everyone is currently working on. I do agree that World Showcase will need to separate lots. I will get an arial view worked up today and broken into tiles so we can judge what size lots we are talking here.

[patriots_1228 51]

Hey i wanna BAT too! lol ill post a little texture tutorial for ya soon i just gotta fix my signature and get the pics for the tutorial.

[patriots_1228 51]

Texturing for dummies 

okay this tutorial basically will just go into getting the texture to appear on the BAT. I wont teach you how to make it look good, tweak it, or adjust it in any way. for info on that, check out the BAT Essentials or BAT Help - Texturing Issues . so lets get this party started.

so heres my current project for NEBB, barely started so no making fun of it. The image quality is pretty crappy but you can read the writing. so hit the circled button, and it will bring up all your textures.


hit file system and all your textures should come up

okay when you put your texture on, it may look strange. in fact the texture rarely looks the way you want it. this is where you get into UVW maps, which are a whole nother subject, so check out the 2 threads above to get some info on them.

[IDS2 3,429]

Oh good! I didn't want that islly Epcot arm. Looks ridiculous IMO. Great job guys, you work fast!

[GMT 389]

I so hate textureing ^^

[CWLGAMER01 39]

LOL -- Okay so here is the big question. I can just use a photo from lets say the internet to do the texture?  Of course the Area would need to match for something like above right??

[GMT 389]

Originally posted by: patriots_1228 Hey i wanna BAT too!quote>

do so!

@ cwlgamer: hm... depends on the angle of the pic. if it's a straight forward photo, it might work, if it's a little angled in any way, it needs some touching with pshop, if it's too angled, throw it away...

[CWLGAMER01 39]

Somehow I doubt this is what we are looking for .......

[jcabassa 20]

This is an awesome project! I can't wait to see how this turns out!

[japamala 0]

Originally posted by: CWLGAMER01 Somehow I doubt this is what we are looking for .......

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I'd just etrude/bevel all the faces and put a generic grey texture on there.

[IDS2 3,429]

Lol...ask pats, something sure isn't right! Try resizing it first.

[ilikehotdogsalot 311]

Wow, This is coming along nicely! I went to Magic Kingdom a few weeks ago with my cousins, here are some pictures:

Fireworks Show

Central Station

Splash Mountain

Monorail [me and my cousin got to go in the front with the driver ;D]

Space Mountain

Cinderella Castle

Hope they helped!

[paulvmontfort 617]

is this what you're looking for?