Chicago BAT Project

[libellibicus 396]

This BAT is pure class. Fantastic work. Simply cannot wait for it's release.

[darn42 1,268]

I have done the lobby lighting and modeling, here it is.

[Utvaw 45]

Chicago is one of my favorite cities and i really like this building as well. You are doing a magnificent job on it.

[Toothless Stitch 2,901]

So, as I was told, I added some curtains behind some of the windows.

I you like, please tell me what you think, what you like, and what you think must still be improved! That would help me in tons!

[shinkansen1 84]

I feel that the curtains (or blinds) should appear at varying heights in the windows, just so that there's far more variety in the building's interior appearance.

[T Wrecks 10,209]

Speaking of windows, are you using any ground plane at all? I also wonder whether you might need a "sky plane" for this model, too, because some of the windows are looking upwards... maybe one of the BAT experts can help out.

[paulvmontfort 616]

A sky and ground plane would be a good idea . As for the window blinds, you'll need some variation in them. Personally, I use this script-plugin: http://www.cgtechniques.com/goodies/blinds/

[darn42 1,268]

first update on this in a while. Have only been able to a work a couple hours on it in total since the last one... Anyways, enjoy.

[Ion_Cannon 677]

What will be the lot size of Chase Tower? I'm going to find a suitable spot for it in my main downtown

[Darknono35 3,137]

Enormous building !!! Chicago is one of my favorite cities. This building will be important in the game

For me the lot must be an 4x7 . The building size is aproximativly 103 meters by 60 meters.

However, Good job, keep it up

[spa 968]

Nice roof! You've got some great details up there. I wonder though if the CHASE sign should be a little bit larger? If feels kind of small to me.

[darn42 1,268]

I've had a little bit more time again, not much though. Anyways, I started blocking out the plaza. This plaza is surprisingly fun to model. I'm also excited for the clock; I haven't had any reason to use zbrush for a while

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The plaza will be, like I said, an option. I'm going to export one with plaza and one without.

Spa: I agree, it needs to be scaled up a little bit. I will definitely change that when I can.

Ion: Plaza version will be 6-7 x 8, without plaza will be similar to what dark said: 4x7. There will have to be some messing around, though, because it is pretty far off fitting on a lot snugly for plaza. It translates to like 6.5 tiles wide, unfortunately.

[Aaron Graham 4,417]

Good damn idea Darn, I love it. I can't wait to see what else your going to add to the plaza.

[SimCoug 5,972]

The plaza will be, like I said, an option. I'm going to export one with plaza and one without.

You've made many Lotters happy with that statement. Great work so far!

[libellibicus 396]

I'm really lovin' this BAT alot. Can't wait til it's finished and on STEX

[Gn_leugim 853]

its gonna be a great bat once finish indeed

[weixc812 509]

its gonna be a great bat once finish indeed

Indeed, I shall leave room for this beauty in my city

[darn42 1,268]

Again, another quick update. The granite on the base got messed up somehow and I'm not sure why. Anyways, I fixed it for the next render, but right now it's more just what the modeling is at the state of. Almost done blocking out the plaza, then details.

[T Wrecks 10,209]

That sunken plaza adds so much to the building! I remember that someone (ardecila?) once even made a standalone plaza to add to the old Chase Tower BAT from the jurassic STEX period. While this BAT was great for its time and an accomplishment to be proud of, your new version will certainly make it obsolete so it can retire in dignity.

[Jasoncw 11,840]

For your ground plane, first you should turn off labels and then you should check your material so that it's not so reflective. Maybe make reflectivity and glossiness .1 and .1 and check the Highlights + FG only box. You'll also need to make it bigger, with a total width of over twice the height of your building.

[darn42 1,268]

Oh jason, dw about that. It's not my ground plane. That was my reference for the plaza that I put under the ground plane. It has no affect on my scene at all atm.

[IL. 1,043]

New BAT

[darn42 1,268]

After a couple good productive hours, I have finished the clock.

Most of the details won't show up in the final render, but it looks pretty good in perspective.

[weixc812 509]

What a delicate clock! These details really make this BAT excellent

[Za 164]

That is some absolutely fantastic detail work. I look forward to seeing the plaza continue to come together.

[gutterclub 2,729]

Maybe you could release as a HD prop? Great work on the detail

[libellibicus 396]

Maybe you could release as a HD prop? Great work on the detail

I agree with the idea of an HD Prop. Fantastic detailing. Keep up the good work

[Aaron Graham 4,417]

Looks great, keep it going.

[T Wrecks 10,209]

Yeah, a separate clock tower on a 1x1 lot doesn't sound like a bad idea at all. For such an application, HD would actually be a good option. The last clock tower I remember was made by Glenni back in... 2006? 2007? 2008? Anyway, a long time ago.

Yeah, a separate clock tower on a 1x1 lot doesn't sound like a bad idea at all. For such an application, HD would actually be a good option. The last clock tower I remember was made by Glenni back in... 2006? 2007? 2008? Anyway, a long time ago.

[IL. 1,043]

I agree with T Wrecks