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Title: VDK Power Inc.
Post by: vester on September 29, 2011, 04:30:31 PM
Have started working batting this powerstation that have thinking of doing for quite sometime: Svanemøllewærket / Swane Mill Powerstation.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FSMPS_V02s.jpg&hash=d2e3e2070df979927601fdd98888a942f19af132)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FSMPS_V02e.jpg&hash=2b05dd99b7c898517d4b192673887e1fe253dce4)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FSMPS_V02w.jpg&hash=64f9fd038531bd72063b6935fef2953733b70ed6)
Not sure about the size of the back (the high part). Think I need to scale it on x and y axis.

Think this going to be a biggest bat to date.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FSMPS_V02sZ5.jpg&hash=79b2ef730ae199b032a38839f3f75f8317b3312c)

and a zoom on the city arms:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FSWPS_V02_CPH_CA.jpg&hash=88a3609e4e7baedb64375f065fb5eed009e41d1b)
Might just need to scale this.

Title: Re: VDK Swan Mill Powerstation
Post by: turtle on September 30, 2011, 05:19:36 AM
That's pretty awesome. I have passed it daily the last 6 months and always thought it would be an excellent addition to SC. Even contemplated to try to bat it myself.

It looks great already! excellent texture for the bricks. But I think you should keep the DONG energy logo instead of simcity.

&apls
Title: Re: VDK Swan Mill Powerstation
Post by: metarvo on September 30, 2011, 06:00:05 AM
Good job!  I especially like the roof texture and the lighting.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: VDK Swan Mill Powerstation
Post by: art128 on September 30, 2011, 06:46:00 AM
Looking already lovely, Arne! I really like the sense of humor with the "Simcity Energy" sign!
Title: Re: VDK Swan Mill Powerstation
Post by: vester on October 01, 2011, 01:24:51 PM
Here is an update:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FSMPS_V06wRS.jpg&hash=66c2449e960d6f58408c10b332306c52c89eeeb7)
Click to enlarge. (http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e242/vester_DK/SMPS/SMPS_V06w.jpg) Gone are the blue boxes.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FSMPS_V06eRS.jpg&hash=e61fa066cfc5969783927c89c13c5f30f7a53911)
Click to enlarge. (http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e242/vester_DK/SMPS/SMPS_V06e.jpg)
Title: Re: VDK Swan Mill Powerstation
Post by: vester on October 03, 2011, 04:11:26 AM
Things are started to come together:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FSMPS_V11w.jpg&hash=a7f478cd162ff1416c782e6929aa5d1703352237)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FSMPS_V11n.jpg&hash=54859656f37a02460206f2112c17b405993ac179)
Title: Re: VDK Swan Mill Powerstation
Post by: metarvo on October 03, 2011, 06:04:55 AM
Needless to say, the smokestacks add so much character to the building.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: VDK Swan Mill Powerstation
Post by: Aaron Graham on October 03, 2011, 11:07:35 AM
Looks great, I think you need to increase the size of the bricks on your wall so we can see the brick details a little. :)

Keep it up.
Title: Re: VDK Swan Mill Powerstation
Post by: cogeo on October 03, 2011, 11:38:08 AM
Excellent job!!! How big will the lot be?

I have a small request, now that you have the textures (and you can definitely reuse parts of the modelling work), could you please make a smaller version too? It would be useful for small cities.

Here is (http://www.simtropolis.com/forum/files/file/2493-small-coal-plant/) a small power plant on the STEX. I have remodded and relotted it, and I use it extensively. But it's an old BAT and has problems (glitches) with its nitewindows, and the bricks are unrealistically red. I could send you the lot to take a look, if you are interested.
Title: Re: VDK Swan Mill Powerstation
Post by: vester on October 03, 2011, 02:46:16 PM
Thank you both.

Cogeo: Which part of the building would you prefer ?

Not sure about the lot, the lods will be 83.1 x 180,8 m.

Got a bit tired of filling in windows and other details,
so I worked a little more on the night lights:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FSMPS_V12wN-1.jpg&hash=ce5355b50fc64cb5ebf276d4c470b831b5e92fe3)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FSMPS_V12nN-1.jpg&hash=2c568e85515f4f944b254dae1726783f206adda4)

Had to make all the small windows at the front buildings.


Maybe I will do another one:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhistorieblog.dk%2Fwp-content%2Fdieselhouse1.jpg&hash=80f783b2f227b13c210b7c5cc54845ad04270af1) 
Dieselhouse (http://www.dieselhouse.dk/index_UK.html)


or maybe part of the plant next to it:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fholberg.nu%2FKUA-071114%2FBW-Diesel-1.jpg&hash=4c632534e7252078f36037745058d86192b666d1)
H. C. Ørstedværket / The H. C. Ørsted Powerplant.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fholberg.nu%2FKUA-071114%2FBW-Diesel-1.jpg&hash=4c632534e7252078f36037745058d86192b666d1)
Dieselhouse is the one on the left.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2F298118961_76bb81fb24_z.jpg&hash=8538c2f178e970cafdd4507c4490922b50c096e2)
Title: Re: VDK Swan Mill Powerstation
Post by: rooker1 on October 03, 2011, 04:23:23 PM
I'm in love with that building.
&bis&

Robin &apls
Title: Re: VDK Swan Mill Powerstation
Post by: Kitsune on October 03, 2011, 04:29:09 PM
Quote from: rooker1 on October 03, 2011, 04:23:23 PM
I'm in love with that building.
&bis&

Robin &apls

so am I... this is going to be a very useful plant.
Title: Re: VDK Swan Mill Powerstation
Post by: art128 on October 03, 2011, 04:30:40 PM
I do agree with the comments above, stunning job so far Arne!
Title: Re: VDK Swan Mill Powerstation
Post by: cogeo on October 08, 2011, 11:04:46 AM
Quote from: vester on October 03, 2011, 02:46:16 PM
Cogeo: Which part of the building would you prefer ?

Not sure about the lot, the lods will be 83.1 x 180,8 m.

Yeah, this is a big one.

I don't have any specific preference about the model, just any part that could be fitted in a small lot and still looking like a coal (and why not, oil as well - if you make the other one too  ;D) power plant. Below is a pic of how I have relotted the model from the STEX:

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg825.imageshack.us%2Fimg825%2F7806%2Fscpplot.jpg&hash=0736b551d2d3a01525ef123af93e963c08e3e73c)

Neither the model has to be like that, nor the lot be 4x2 (but not 4x4 either). I guess you get what I mean: something smaller than the ingame one.
Title: Re: VDK Swan Mill Powerstation
Post by: vester on October 08, 2011, 03:12:31 PM
That is an ugly one! Bright red bricks, wow!

Quote from: cogeo on October 08, 2011, 11:04:46 AM
Neither the model has to be like that, nor the lot be 4x2 (but not 4x4 either). I guess you get what I mean: something smaller than the ingame one.

Not sure what I can squeezes down on a 4x2 lot. I will try at one time.



Still working on the bat. Almost finish the nightlight. Still some details to work on.
Title: Re: VDK Swan Mill Powerstation
Post by: vester on October 10, 2011, 05:30:55 PM
How about this start:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FSPPv01s.jpg&hash=dd88d584218bc3b596e159a6fe4aaa68185d0928)

At the moment its 19.4 x 27.8 m.
Title: Re: VDK Swan Mill Powerstation
Post by: vester on October 11, 2011, 12:23:29 PM
Got the basic lines in place:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FSPPv02-1.jpg&hash=508785b8cfe3a00c5cb0f03c1aea20b6dd0aefa7)

Think I will change the teextures on the chimney.

The size is 36,9 x 27,1 m


EDIT:
How about this change of textures:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FSPPv02sA.jpg&hash=dab0fb5ddd74bc767db8a1a703d354d656b63241)
Title: Re: VDK Swan Mill Powerstation
Post by: vester on October 12, 2011, 03:34:39 AM
Added some more details to the small powerplant:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FSPPv03D2.jpg&hash=cca1ae4e6923c40446c90fdff8b01e27d94c0c9f)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FSPPv03N2.jpg&hash=23a95c15e3f04ca8d5f8cfef92eed15ecc53a4e7)
Title: Re: VDK Swan Mill Powerstation
Post by: rooker1 on October 12, 2011, 04:22:28 AM
Ohhhhh.
More progress.  I have no complaints at all.  Perfectly done Arne!!
I can't wait to get my hands on these two.
Robin &apls
Title: Re: VDK Swan Mill Powerstation
Post by: metarvo on October 12, 2011, 06:41:45 AM
Nice work!  I like that brick texture very much, even though you've toned it down a lot from the Lego-bright red RL one.  On the topic of small power plants, I remember it being shown once in the Show us your Power Grids thread that much of the space taken by a power plant complex consists of parking and outbuildings rather than the actual generators themselves.  So, the small facilities could be used for that application as well as limited-space environments (such as cities).  It sounds to me like the plant itself (minus any other lot features such as parking) could actually fit on a 3×2 lot.  If 4×2 won't work, then what about 4×3?  That would at least be a 4-tile savings versus the 4×4 Maxis coal plant which has been a staple of every major installment of the game.
Title: Re: VDK Swan Mill Powerstation
Post by: vester on October 12, 2011, 04:45:20 PM
Thank you Robin and metarvo.

The small powerplant is done and exported.  ()stsfd()

Added some light to the chimneys after noticed the light from the city on the chimneys on the RL powerplant:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FSMPS_V15nN.jpg&hash=6dcaa99414c33bf8a66849319bc818f5ed4831c8)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FSMPS_V15nD.jpg&hash=a72141941e6a85ff169eefd1e5cb114300ec5226)

Still some roof junks to add, mainly on the lower roofs.


metarvo: The goal was to do a small powerplant that could fit on a 2x4 lot or maybe even 2x3.
Title: Re: VDK Swan Mill Powerstation
Post by: rooker1 on October 12, 2011, 04:47:50 PM
That is a thing of beauty!!
&apls &apls &apls
Robin
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: vester on October 16, 2011, 11:45:00 AM
Started working on another power plant:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FHMRPH_V02.jpg&hash=db12b533c2151f5775c754caf82385a83aa950b3)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2F01.jpg&hash=a6412c4db5ecebe2e26f8f365834e40e5a098628)
Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse.

So far its 48,2 x 62,5 m. Might cut out a few sections at the back.
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: marsh on October 16, 2011, 12:03:26 PM
Beautiful work. Sim city needs some new power plants. :)

The brick facade and white towers remind me of certain plant in London.   ::)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mindz.com%2Fimages%2FVera%2FPink_Floyd_-_Animals-front%281%29.jpg&hash=1dca68ba46c51e745f024a9d1267412d5b34a23e)
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: wallasey on October 16, 2011, 03:07:27 PM
@ Marsh: I recall a few years ago there was a Battersea Power Station project over on Simtropolis, but I forget how this progressed. We are talking 2004/5 here.


Wallasey, it is fine to answer someone's question, but please keep in mind you're in someone else's thread. Don't you think it would have been polite to comment on vester's work while you were here?

-Joan (Jmouse), SC4D Administrator
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: vester on October 16, 2011, 06:22:03 PM
Do agree with jmouse. You could at least said, great wrok.




That was Marrast that worked on the Battersea.

I would say it was 2005/2006, as I registered at ST in 2005 and I have seen him working it.
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: vester on October 17, 2011, 10:15:44 AM
Here is an update on the powerhouse:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FHMRPH_V04.jpg&hash=1754e00de88ee7a92ccb0cbc28e91207678e25e1)
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: baconrocky on October 17, 2011, 01:33:20 PM
These look spectacular! Good Work!
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: Houstonkid on October 17, 2011, 03:23:18 PM
You know, I'm from Jersey City, NJ (the city where that powerhouse is located) and its looks amazing and realistic! Keep it up! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: vester on October 18, 2011, 04:00:07 PM
Thank you both.

Still adding details:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FHMRPH_V06s.jpg&hash=1a50d0e01aa46a718ad42cbfd7be26ad73e8100d)
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: rooker1 on October 19, 2011, 05:04:08 AM
Another Master Piece my friend.  You have me very excited with these recent BATs of yours.
Awesome work.  I hope you don't slow down any time soon!!

Robin  &apls
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: Girafe on October 19, 2011, 05:32:17 AM
Bricks texture looks really nice. Progress on this BAT seems to be good.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: art128 on October 19, 2011, 06:50:54 AM
Looks great so far! I'll certainly use it!
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: vester on October 19, 2011, 02:08:27 PM
Thank for you all for yours comments.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FHMRPH_V08.jpg&hash=982197560b8df804d72d279a576dd3b6cd05cf00)
Finish working on the north facade. Changed the south facade a little at the top.
Added an "edge" to the roof, worked with base of the walls and changed some textures.

Still not sure about the east facade.
Don't have any good pictures of the base of the east and north facade.


The size is now 51.6 x 71.7 m.
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: rooker1 on October 19, 2011, 03:47:42 PM
Top notch quality Arne!!
I can't wait to try these out in game.
I'm really glad that you added that roof edge. 

Robin  &apls
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: cogeo on October 21, 2011, 02:41:02 PM
Superb work Arne!!!  &apls

All three power plants are gorgeous!

The small one is as good as its bigger cousin, and I'm sure it will prove very useful to players building small cities (and don't want to plop a bunch of wind turbines).

I have a modding suggestion, pls don't make outputs equal to the ingame one, instead make them quite different (and of course modify the other stats & costs accordingly), so that players have alternatives. Btw such a modding decision would be vastly useful to lots like police stations, which don't respond well to funding adjustment (you basically have to set funding to 100% - default). Eg it would be nice to have a police station with a coverage radius larger than the ingame deluxe station, another one between the large and the small one, and an additional with a radius smaller than that of the small, but larger than the kiosk.
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: Silur on October 21, 2011, 03:37:59 PM
I like it - You're great BATer  &apls &apls
Title: Re: VDK Swan Mill Powerstation
Post by: vester on October 25, 2011, 03:54:28 PM

rooker1, cogeo and silur: Thank you for your comments.


Quote from: cogeo on October 21, 2011, 02:41:02 PM
I have a modding suggestion, pls don't make outputs equal to the ingame one, instead make them quite different (and of course modify the other stats & costs accordingly), so that players have alternatives. Btw such a modding decision would be vastly useful to lots like police stations, which don't respond well to funding adjustment (you basically have to set funding to 100% - default). Eg it would be nice to have a police station with a coverage radius larger than the ingame deluxe station, another one between the large and the small one, and an additional with a radius smaller than that of the small, but larger than the kiosk.


Will take that into account when I get to that part.


Haven't been working the Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse, but have been finishing of some old bats.
One of them is the Swan Mill Powerplant, which now is ready to export:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FSMPS_V16Drs-1.jpg&hash=02190f336a1d674f79d4e311d5c1c86f4c426fff)
Click for a larger version. (http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e242/vester_DK/SMPS/SMPS_V16D-1.jpg)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FSMPS_V16Nrs.jpg&hash=a46a375c6668891a0efce9f1618e41afbfc32d5a)
Click for a larger version. (http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e242/vester_DK/SMPS/SMPS_V16N.jpg)
Title: Re: VDK Swan Mill Powerstation
Post by: rooker1 on October 25, 2011, 04:23:46 PM
There is a saying...."Beauty is in the eye of the beholder".
I say, I don't care who you are, this thing is a beauty for sure!!

&apls &apls &apls

Is this building about 4x6?  I hope it's big. ;)
Great work my friend, great work.

Robin :thumbsup:
Title: Re: VDK Swan Mill Powerstation
Post by: vester on October 25, 2011, 04:43:55 PM
Quote from: rooker1 on October 25, 2011, 04:23:46 PM
Is this building about 4x6?  I hope it's big. ;)

Your wish is granted:
Quote from: vester on October 03, 2011, 02:46:16 PM
Not sure about the lot, the lods will be 83.1 x 180,8 m.
That is 5.2 x 11.3 tiles.

Might have to scale it down a little ?!? What do you think ?
Title: Re: VDK Swan Mill Powerstation
Post by: rooker1 on October 25, 2011, 05:16:47 PM
Wow.  I was grossly mistaken. &ops
I think the bigger the better.  The game is missing some huge industrial type buildings.

Robin :thumbsup:
Title: Re: VDK Swan Mill Powerstation
Post by: turtle on October 26, 2011, 01:43:32 AM
Fantastic work, Vester!  &apls

I agree with Robin about the size. But you would do the scaling after exporting anyways, right? I can't wait to see it ingame with it's giant size.

Thomas
Title: Re: VDK Swan Mill Powerstation
Post by: art128 on October 26, 2011, 04:59:39 AM
I agree with Robin, too. Bigger it is, better it is! :) Excellent work, Arne! I really love the nightlights of the Hudson and Manathan.
Title: Re: VDK Swan Mill Powerstation
Post by: vester on October 26, 2011, 07:13:42 AM
Quote from: art128 on October 26, 2011, 04:59:39 AM
I really love the nightlights of the Hudson and Manathan.

Don't you mean The Swan Mill ?

Haven't done any lights on the Hudson & Manhattan yet.

Title: Re: VDK Swan Mill Powerstation
Post by: art128 on October 26, 2011, 07:22:40 AM
Oh, yes, sorry.. Haven't read carefully enough.
Title: Re: VDK Bristol Tramway Power Station
Post by: vester on October 28, 2011, 04:02:47 PM
Started working on an another power station:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FBTPSv01s.jpg&hash=9fcafff55d6b6b30fa7316417bb4d77a44c0c683)
Bristol Tramway Power Station.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2F2042942455_0227a03d91_o.jpg&hash=3b428680bf168575a7851847668fe79a17bad8aa)
Title: Re: VDK Bristol Tramway Power Station
Post by: Dantes on October 28, 2011, 04:28:14 PM
I love your plants and hope you post it soon.  :) Any city with history would be proud of your power stations.  :thumbsup: The wall looks great.  ;)
Title: Re: VDK Bristol Tramway Power Station
Post by: vester on October 30, 2011, 10:11:43 AM

TY Dantes.

Here is an update for you:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FBTPSv05.jpg&hash=894b0ddd186d89ad76543e25855f4ba3d45b2d8f)
Title: Re: VDK Bristol Tramway Power Station
Post by: wallasey on October 30, 2011, 10:16:31 AM
I like the look of this! The brickwork and detailing around the windows are fantastic!

Silly question...is this from Bristol UK? 
Title: Re: VDK Swan Mill Powerstation
Post by: vester on October 30, 2011, 04:38:06 PM

Yes that is Bristol, UK (http://maps.google.dk/?ie=UTF8&ll=51.454035,-2.586602&spn=0.001327,0.003699&hnear=K%C3%B8benhavn&t=h&z=19&vpsrc=6&layer=c&cbll=51.454035,-2.586602&panoid=RgNbPBTzXyLqymPSlgmmRw&cbp=12,272.25,,0,-5.86).

Here is an update:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FBTPSv06.jpg&hash=508d54ee0147aec4ff97ba0e7a41f554e36dd1fa)

Finished of the front. Might change the first site to add a door to it.
Still need to finish of the corner wall, the back wall and the gable triangle.
Title: Re: VDK Bristol Tramway Power Station
Post by: Jmouse on October 31, 2011, 03:19:18 PM
This is shaping up to be a masterpiece, Arne. The detail work is stunning, and I really like the "cutoff" corner. It adds a lot of character to the structure.

All in all, this one is coming along very nicely, and I can hardly wait to see the finished work.

-Joan :)
Title: Re: VDK Swan Mill Powerstation
Post by: vester on November 01, 2011, 12:27:21 PM

Thank you, Joan.

I like the cut of corner as well. Very Copenhagen like.

Its was part of the building code for the city that corner-buliding has to have the corner "cut-off".




Doing some progress:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FBTPSv08.jpg&hash=a1842c22dd12d9067f14eeb47a38ff52e1848506)
Working on the gable. Added a double door to the side.

The footprint is 18.1 x 41.9 m, which would fit on 2x3 tile lot.

Title: Re: VDK Bristol Tramway Power Station
Post by: art128 on November 01, 2011, 12:32:17 PM
Looking really good! Would it be W2W corner ? If yes, would you make a mirrored version as well?
Title: Re: VDK Bristol Tramway Power Station
Post by: Jmouse on November 01, 2011, 03:21:00 PM
Your textures are absolutely amazing, Arne, not to mention the details you put into all your work. The architectural design of your powerhouses is astonishing. Such "frills" would be unheard of in the U.S. where "build it fast and cheap" is the only priority.

I guess you know I want one of these beauties. Maybe you can figure out a way to hide a NUT somewhere in the BAT so our copies will be unique. ()flamdev()

-Joan
Title: Re: VDK Bristol Tramway Power Station
Post by: rooker1 on November 01, 2011, 04:52:00 PM
Absolutely stunning work again my friend.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2F2042942455_0227a03d91_o.jpg&hash=3b428680bf168575a7851847668fe79a17bad8aa)
When I look at this picture I think your first floor is a little squashed.
Why did you decide to leave out the small lower windows on the first floor?

Either way, the end result is looking fantastic.
Robin  &apls
Title: Re: VDK Bristol Tramway Power Station
Post by: vester on November 01, 2011, 04:55:56 PM
Quote from: rooker1 on November 01, 2011, 04:52:00 PM
Why did you decide to leave out the small lower windows on the first floor?

Had to set a ground level to  something. There are some difference between the front and river site. Might have set it to low....
Title: Re: VDK Bristol Tramway Power Station
Post by: Dantes on November 01, 2011, 05:33:49 PM
I liked  :)  &apls  &apls  &apls
Title: Re: VDK Bristol Tramway Power Station
Post by: vester on November 02, 2011, 11:57:26 AM
Quote from: rooker1 on November 01, 2011, 04:52:00 PM
When I look at this picture I think your first floor is a little squashed.
Why did you decide to leave out the small lower windows on the first floor?

Added a row of windows:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FBTPSv09.jpg&hash=9dc0d50fb7eca3196648652ee34499c762902949)

Almost done. Still some work to be done on the corner and the roof box.
Title: Re: VDK Bristol Tramway Power Station
Post by: rooker1 on November 02, 2011, 12:20:58 PM
That looks fabulous!!
&apls
Robin
Title: Re: VDK Bristol Tramway Power Station
Post by: mave94 on November 02, 2011, 01:39:47 PM
Wonderful bat &apls
Title: Re: VDK Bristol Tramway Power Station
Post by: Girafe on November 02, 2011, 02:50:39 PM
looks correct,

For few months you are showing us cool projects factories, churches... but you upoaded anything why  &mmm
Title: Re: VDK Bristol Tramway Power Station
Post by: vester on November 02, 2011, 05:23:17 PM
Quote from: Girafe on November 02, 2011, 02:50:39 PM
but you haven't upoaded anything why  &mmm

I am a batter and not a lotter.
The 3 police stations and the first two power plants has been exported and sended on last week.

Something was off on the power station. Couldn't set my finger on it.
Finally figured it out:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FBTPSv10.jpg&hash=664917ec54d94c5ff7eb5077bb0800a7adb2c9b0)
Changed the width of the building with 2 meters, adding 1 meter to the two corner and leaving the middle of the front untouched.
Had to redo the gable at the front, but luckily it was a lot faster second time around.


My plan now is to do some stand alone chimneys inspired by this one:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FForbrndingsanstaltenlarge.jpg&hash=36a141864688a6b4c51405775f36ff805d0d470f)
Doing them in a few different sizes.
Noticed the people at the top ?
Title: Chimneys anyone ?
Post by: vester on November 03, 2011, 09:02:17 AM


Gone a litlle NUTs:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FChimneyR03-1.jpg&hash=9e23509e2d801001750fd082221249c369060552)
So how many brick textures do you think I have use to do these chimneys ?

Have also work a little more on the Bristol Power Station:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FBTPSv2_r02.jpg&hash=a2d173d0590e945b76f86dd2c2ee4dc69edbced4)

Think I will render different versions of it. Might even make a power station of that small building at the back :P

As it is there, the "lot" with the tiles on, are 2 x 4 tiles. (and NO it will not be there in the export)


Title: Re: VDK Bristol Tramway Power Station
Post by: Badsim on November 03, 2011, 09:16:48 AM
Beautiful work , Arne ...  &apls

Quote from: vester on November 03, 2011, 09:02:17 AM



(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FChimneyR03-1.jpg&hash=9e23509e2d801001750fd082221249c369060552)
So how many brick textures do you think I have use to do these chimneys ?




Hmmmm , I don't know, but I hope you'll render them all and then , a prop family ...  ;D

Cédric.
Title: Re: VDK Bristol Tramway Power Station
Post by: jmyers2043 on November 04, 2011, 04:34:03 AM
Looks like some protesters are occupying one of the chimney's. These look great. Nice texture selections.

Title: Re: VDK Bristol Tramway Power Station
Post by: metarvo on November 04, 2011, 05:44:47 AM
It seems like your power plant workers are going on strike or something.  You'd probably better raise your power funding, or you'll get blackouts.  ;)

As far as the textures go, I think the fifth one matches the main section of the facility best, while the third one seems to go best with the other section of the building.  I like the sixth one as well.
Title: Re: VDK Bristol Tramway Power Station
Post by: vester on November 04, 2011, 07:01:54 PM
Quote from: metarvo on November 04, 2011, 05:44:47 AM
It seems like your power plant workers are going on strike or something.  You'd probably better raise your power funding, or you'll get blackouts.  ;)


:D :D

Thank you for the comments.
Glad you like the chimneys.

The people was in there for scale.


Been working on the lights:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FBTPSv12N.jpg&hash=5e6928e474e55b8387f3d89359db94551897d9b5)


Quote from: vester on November 03, 2011, 09:02:17 AM

So how many brick textures do you think I have use to do these chimneys ?


The answer is TWO. The rest is done in max.
Title: Re: VDK Bristol Tramway Power Station
Post by: Swordmaster on November 04, 2011, 08:50:23 PM
Some awesome batting going on here!
Title: Re: VDK Bristol Tramway Power Station
Post by: vester on November 05, 2011, 02:33:29 PM
Quote from: art128 on November 01, 2011, 12:32:17 PM
.... would you make a mirrored version as well?


A mirrored version of it for Arthur:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FBTPSv12bD.jpg&hash=ba956fb2c6782827888f5e5f2f8ff011192ff094)


Or partly mirrored version.
Title: Re: VDK Bristol Tramway Power Station
Post by: art128 on November 05, 2011, 02:41:10 PM
Oh great! Thank you very much, Arne! This looks great for sure!
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: vester on November 17, 2011, 01:44:15 PM
Start working on the Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powrehouse:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FHMRPH_V10s.jpg&hash=53368ffe46ab366ab0288cdedb7780c4d5f9ee80)


Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: rooker1 on November 17, 2011, 03:38:09 PM
Ohhhhh.  I get so excited when I see a new post from you in here.
Love the textures and brick work.
&apls
Robin
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: vester on November 17, 2011, 05:12:09 PM
TY, Robin. Glad you like them.

Been worknig on the back adding a loading dock and entrance door:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FHMRPH_V10n.jpg&hash=01040e3e626e9e8b3fadb854fbc137417b89ce5c)

Not sure if that is the right place for it. Maybe this one is better:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FHMRPH_V10n3.jpg&hash=17d243f8fa2660aff21a48ef8f5966e7a882a40d)
(Some quick and dirty PS'ing)


What do you think ?
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: Swordmaster on November 17, 2011, 05:13:42 PM
I think it's perfect in the middle.

Gorgeous BAT and textures, indeed!
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: vester on November 18, 2011, 02:52:55 PM

Well Jmouse had the same opinion, so I will leave it were it is.

Here is an update. Been working on the night lights:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FHMRPH_V11nN5.jpg&hash=a6bf6e0a4750bca6e79b5691d220b6564e7b5ceb)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FHMRPH_V11nS4.jpg&hash=a348ec23bf3ff7e0a75562903dfc7bbf543b0cd3)
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: Sciurus on November 19, 2011, 01:48:50 AM
Very nice power stations! &apls

Guillaume :thumbsup:
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: vester on November 20, 2011, 08:55:29 AM

Been worknig on the nightlights:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FHMRPH_V13Nrs.jpg&hash=eae0f122f8b7725d5f2192f929be83c172d9b38c) (http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e242/vester_DK/SMPS/HMRPH_V13N.jpg)

Not sure if I should add some more or not.
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: Girafe on November 20, 2011, 04:01:35 PM
Maybe add more spot light on the exterior walls and increase the lights inside and it will be good :)
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: vester on November 21, 2011, 08:42:59 AM

Have added some windowsills under most windows:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FHMRPH_v15D.jpg&hash=a529d85c60c01d06c0b528c062a5c8dec6e9d683)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FSMPS%2FHMRPH_v15N.jpg&hash=6b9b7bb6ccf3dd9f8b2d2183821fb0aae9eb8103)
Turned up the light in side the turbine hall.
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: cogeo on November 23, 2011, 09:57:21 AM
 &apls &apls &apls
Not only the BATs are stunning, their number is almost unbelievable too. Players will have a problem choosing one!

Can't wait to see them released!
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: vester on March 04, 2012, 10:58:15 AM
Here is one of the first lot of the power plants:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi278.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk83%2Frooker1%2FSM-dirty-8x16-3-3-7.jpg&hash=7bd3c9ddf46932c2fdaba867441595fda8feac85)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi278.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk83%2Frooker1%2FSM-dirty-8x16-3-3-6.jpg&hash=0ea588ea6246b4ab7817b5c702410ad9b9b5a80e)

Rooker is doing the lotting of these.
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: art128 on March 04, 2012, 11:01:43 AM
Quote from: vester on March 04, 2012, 10:58:15 AMRooker is doing the lotting of these.

Arne BATing plus Robin LOTing = Blowing mind!  &apls &apls
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: JoeST on March 04, 2012, 11:58:26 AM
holymoly, this stuff is Jack! :o blown mind indeed Art, blown mind indeed 0.o
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: WC_EEND on March 04, 2012, 12:31:52 PM
ooh my, that's looking rather excellent.
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: RickD on March 26, 2012, 03:57:09 AM
I have discovered this just now and I am blown away. It looks fantastic.  &apls
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: Swordmaster on March 26, 2012, 09:39:09 AM
I've wanted this kind of lot (coal plant + integrated unloading dock) since 1999! This rocks!

Cheers,
Willy
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: jessilaurn on July 23, 2014, 12:32:15 PM
Did these power plants ever go live?  Not finding them in the LEX....
Title: Re: VDK Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
Post by: cogeo on August 13, 2014, 01:35:45 PM
Hi,

I'm sorry, but I feel the need to echo jessilaurn here. Are these going to be released? I'm mostly interested in the smaller ones.

Regards
Title: Re: VDK Power Inc.
Post by: trabman11 on August 13, 2014, 02:35:41 PM
As vester said in a previous post when asked this question... "I am a batter and not a lotter."
So I guess he will forever keep them on him hard drive until a lotter comes along to take up the daunting task of making lots out of those bats  ;)
Title: Re: VDK Power Inc.
Post by: WolfGuy100 on August 13, 2014, 09:51:10 PM
That look amazing! If they get released, they'd look great for some of my cities!
Title: Re: VDK Power Inc.
Post by: jessilaurn on September 04, 2014, 01:27:01 PM
Quote from: trabman11 on August 13, 2014, 02:35:41 PM
As vester said in a previous post when asked this question... "I am a batter and not a lotter."
So I guess he will forever keep them on him hard drive until a lotter comes along to take up the daunting task of making lots out of those bats  ;)

I'd thought Rooker was doing the lotting for these.....