BL's BATs - Now Using 3ds max!

[Vahr 341]

Well I've decided to open a BAT thread (again) after a while so...yeah. Please leave comments and constructive critisizm (if I could spell....). Thanks!

My releases on the STEX

• Snowflakes
• Valentines Heart Seasonal
• ERHW-4 (15M) Cosmetic Mod
• RHW Hazard Sign Pack: Lane Ends
• Ohio RHW Sign Pack 1
  
• Traffic Light Replacement Mod v1
• RHW Sign Pack 1 with Ohio Sigh Pack Expansion 1.1

[Metsrule865 0]

I like the toll booths blue Keep up the good work. You can always improve

[Keegan V50 15]

really love that toolbooth,but the highway signs are impressive as well!!

all the best

victor

[JakeMD 107]

These are really looking nice! You may want to look into texturing some of the poles and things. Gray does look find, but perhaps you could find a more metallic texture that fits the same color range.

Here is one that i found that could be used as an example.  (I would try to find others to suit what you are looking for)

http://cgtextures.com/texview.php?id=3280&PHPSESSID=2e7b59906f33806163bbf4bf0d60a641

Just remember to modify the textures to fit your model. The tiling should be right, and the texture shouldn't appear too large.  Try to work with the UVW Mapping modifier to get the results you want.  You may want to add some things or remove some colors in photoshop or something similar as well.

[sithlrd98 66]

Hey Vince....great to see your posting updates! Cant wait to get my hands on some of these!

Jayson

[LE0 5]

these look great

I cant wait to see the bridge and power lins!

[SimHoTToDDy 2,938]

Nice to see you open a thread!

I have to agree with Jake though, your textures could use some improvement. The only other thing that bugs me is how blocky and simple your modeling is in some places. It is completely appropriate for your signs (in fact it looks pretty good there), but on the other hand the roofs of the toll booths are just one box. Making thin walls surrounding a plane(or box or whatever) that is lower than said walls would make a world of difference. Then you could also make the roof texture different then the sides Just by adding a few details to keep everything from looking like simple primitive shapes you can improve things greatly.

Anyway, good work so far. Carry on,

-Todd

[Vahr 341]

Replies:

Todd: Hehe yeah. Right now I've just been drafting (so textures are a little wonky) but I'll take your's and Jake's ideas. As for the small walls on the roof idea, I like that one. I'll do some more tollbooth work tonight.

LE0: Thanks!

Jason: Hehe thanks!

Jake: Thanks! I'm still working away I do like the look of that texture. Recently I've been expanding my texture library.

Victor: Thanks!

Metsrules865: Hehe thanks!

Anyways here are the bridges and power poles as promised...

Bridges.

First up... RHW4 Compact Suspension bridge (pretty much done, this is just going to be showcase)

Looks at the model itself:

(UWV mappings have been changed on the large block section, see below)

RHW4 Compact Cable Stayed Bridge

RHW6C Bridge (Notice: I have broken the bridge limitations so such bridges are possible)

Now to powerlines.

These are based off of some powerlines near I-271/I-480. They have matte black painted steel poles and mettalic arms. The insulators on my model will be changed to a grey instead of this green.

And I'll leave off with that....

Vince

[LE0 5]

OMG i love the bridges! and i didnt even know a 6C bridge was possible!!!

just a suggestion: the wires on the bridge look a bit thin (hard to see)

and will they be in the next RHW release?

and the power lines look great too!

[b22rian 153]

i like the power lines the best.. there utterly fantastic !!

Brian

[_Atticus 10]

This is quite stunning work! Very much needed and excellently executed. I'll watch out for the next update.

-Pingangster

[earwax_man 18]

These look fantastic! The rhw bridge is amazing

Could you make the power lines a bit thicker though? Great work otherwise

[SimNation 139]

Nice Work on the bridge...Hope you can texture up those toll booths good

[ch0c0 13]

looking good blue! will be keepin an eye out.....that 6C is gonna get interesting!

[Sky Guy 163]

I so cant wait for the cable stayed!!!!

One question- will the bridges be ploped or will you just build half of it at a time- or am i missing something?

Anyway keep up the great work!

[Vahr 341]

@ Everyone: Thanks!

Specific replies

LE0: The bridges should be in next version. About the wires, it might just be my water mod (colors match a little closely).

Earwax: lol... they actually look thicker ingame (IDK why)

Sky Guy: Bridges will be dragged like any other bridge.

More stuff heading your way soon....

Vince

[sithlrd98 66]

Hey Vince....just wanted to say excellent job on the bridge...it is very well done (Choco jr)

Of course I already told you that the signs and toll booths are great , cant wait to see the texured versions!

Keep em comming!

Jayson

[ch0c0 13]

Originally posted by: sithlrd98

 (Choco jr) quote>

thanks jayson....although, vince can actually BAT...unlike some of 'us'....

[art128 4,618]

Those tollbooths, RHW sign and bridges are looking extremely amazing !

[Doomie Grunt 3]

I would love to have the RHW signs, RHW toll booths, and the RHW bridge. Are the power lines draggable or are they ploppable?

[surdanis 6]

awesome. don't have too many of these, and i'd love to see different toll booths--and finally, a bridge!!! love to see this on the STEX soon.

[Vahr 341]

Digging up ye old thread again...

Well I'm (somewhat) back to BATing, I'm planning on releasing a series of highway warning signs in a few months.

Some previews (Note, I'm approximating US MUTCD signs, but there will be slight deviations)

RHW-6S Right Lane Ends Merge Left sign front (I apologize for the PNG(s))

Back

A strange merge sign texture I came up with after Ryanb_SC4 showed me this in chat. I call it the exitized version (since some warning signs for exits are rectangular instead of diamond and it looks better than this)

Exit U-Turn

That'll be all for now, but stay tuned, I'll be posting more RHW signage & textures.

[SounderBruce 173]

Very nice start! I would recommend making a parallel release that features the same signs for RHW-4, unless these are overheads.

Maybe some VMS signs or HOV overheads would be nice..

[JakeMD 107]

Really cool, these things. You're quite talented, Vince

[Vahr 341]

CGL: Like this?

Swat: Hey, thanks!

Anyhoo, I've gotten them rendered (didn't take too long) and heres the result (click them for full, having them resized down loses quality) :

Zoom 5 from S

Zoom 6 from S

Zoom 6 from N

Zoom 6 from E

Zoom 6 from W

These are modded with custom icons, located in the fire menu (Hey its the least cluttered), and 0 effect on the city. 10 plop, 10 demolish.

Icons:

RHW-8S,6S,10S

RHW-6C

Comments, suggestions on the model, etc are appreciated. These will be on the STEX within the week, depending on any tweaks or such.

[SounderBruce 173]

Cool! That is what I meant, and I am glad that these are transparent on the ground and overhead!

[citiesxlfan42 27]

Wow! These BATS and Mods are incredible! C'etait incroyable!!!

How many more signs will come out? They look awesome!

[thepokemaniac 18]

Awesome work Vince!

[b22rian 153]

hey Vince,

this is my first time finding out about this thread..

i think ive been under a rock over at help desk too long LOL..

Anyways it looks fantastic what your doing here.. may take me a few hours

to catch up.. But wanted to start off by saying your thread here is much appreciated..

As is all the time and expertise you give me over at help desk..

thanks a bunch yet again !

[DCMetro34 576]

Wow Vince....it's awesome! I really respect you as a BATter,and I hope you continue to BAT!