robnik_35 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 This is the first stage of a building style I'm working on. The pics show it prior to fitting the window inserts, finishing work on the wall joints and final details on the flooring. As you can see, the plan is to have a couple of pull up floors, but I think I will be switching to a "pancake" type modular floor design, so you will be able to access the lower floors easier. Not quite sure yet... Ideas? http://www.red-dragon-terrain.com/uploads/2/7/1/5/2715769/7530444.jpghttp://www.red-dragon-terrain.com/uploads/2/7/1/5/2715769/3531458.jpghttp://www.red-dragon-terrain.com/uploads/2/7/1/5/2715769/8350922.jpg I've added this to my website at Red Dragon Terrain along with a comment form, so if you have any improvements I should add, feel free to let me know. Or I'll just read them here. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/184587-urban-apartment-building/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyRhino Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Not too shabby for a start. What is a "pancake" floor design? Each floor of the building is separate and sits on top of the other ones? I'd recommend using a straightedge or steel ruler when cutting your windows from now on. The non-stright lines make the work look a tad sloppy. What material is this building made of? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/184587-urban-apartment-building/#findComment-2182368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraegus Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 looks like that building needs some weathering brick gets grubby real fast when not taken care of. considering you're modeling a warzone, using a few ink washes or glazes may go a long way for added realism. something else to keep in mind is that brick is a soft material, relatively speaking, which means bullets are going to leave nice roundish holes, really easy to model. take a small nail and in between your fingers rub it fairly quickly for a small hole, use an exacto knife for larger ones. all that being said, don't overdo it! less is more in this case. Highly damaged buildings are extremely difficult to model accurately, so a little gentle roughing up is probably all that's needed. using these as an example: http://www.tedtoy.com/britains%20images/17921.jpg http://www.linkaworld.com/images/Submitted...se%205%20ok.JPG http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_...-brick-wall.jpg I look forward to how this turns out ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/184587-urban-apartment-building/#findComment-2182431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
robnik_35 Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 I guess the better way to decribe the way I`m going to make it is `platform frame` (learned that in a course I was in today) Thats where each floor is built independently of the others, and just stack on top of the level below. The model I have in the pics is sort of a 3D mock up, not at all the final product. I took the wall texture, in this case I believe its `cinder block concrete`and made a mold of a large strip of it. In this case, I poured hydrostone and cut out the windows with Dremel diamond cutting wheel. The dust was unbearable and the plaster doesnt cut easily, as breaking is a big issue, so the next cast I`ve done is with eurathane plastic. The window holes, and door frame, will be filled with window inserts from O scale architectural parts, so they will have a really good finished look. I have to find some way to get texturing on the slab sides though, as it looks a bit funny with smooth edges I think. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/184587-urban-apartment-building/#findComment-2184057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOtakuGundam Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 It looks good but i would say to use a template for the windows next time. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/184587-urban-apartment-building/#findComment-2186304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
robnik_35 Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 Just so I dont look like a guy who cant use a straightedge... The windows are being fitted with inserts made from molded styrene. All they need is a space big enough to fit into. The cuts dont need to be neat. I'll post some pics when i get to that stage of this job so you see what I mean. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/184587-urban-apartment-building/#findComment-2187031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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