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Title: Holiday Inn on the Canal
Post by: callagrafx on June 14, 2008, 09:36:42 AM
During some discussions with Barby who said this apartment building (coming soon)

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would make a good hotel.  So, I made it into one, and as a little twist, made it for my retextured CAL/SG Canal set.

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Just needs scrutineering and then it'll be good to go.  It'll be a plop with jobs.
Title: Re: Holiday Inn on the Canal
Post by: Godzillaman on June 14, 2008, 10:40:37 AM
Heh...That's pretty cool...but I'd have to extent my canal system...which would be a pain...:P
Title: Re: Holiday Inn on the Canal
Post by: threestooges on June 14, 2008, 10:54:19 AM
Nice work with that. Will the reflection in the water be a part of it too or is that just a photoshop trick? The only thing I find slightly strange with the setup (but then again, I like the overall look) is that it doesn't seem to take advantage of the potential water view off the back. Very few windows facing out the back. However, that's a rather small thing. I'm looking forward to this release.
-Matt
Title: Re: Holiday Inn on the Canal
Post by: The_Hutt on June 14, 2008, 11:17:40 AM
Wow, that looks pretty sweet. The only thing I really see missing is an overhang for the front entrance. Other than that it looks great.
Title: Re: Holiday Inn on the Canal
Post by: callagrafx on June 14, 2008, 11:24:40 AM
I BATed the canal with the hotel in place for the very reason to get the reflection...As for not taking advantage, I sort of agree but the building model was simply an adaptation, plus this is a Holiday Inn Express, where the rooms are cheap and cheerful  :thumbsup:

On a side note, I was playing with the water texture a bit and came up with this...

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This is the original (retextured) version.

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The problem is I'd need to re-render all the pieces again and the models would need to overwrite the previous release.  A lot of work.
Title: Re: Holiday Inn on the Canal
Post by: sithlrd98 on June 14, 2008, 12:53:51 PM
I really like it! I love the reflection!  &apls
Title: Re: Holiday Inn on the Canal
Post by: Alfred.Jones on June 14, 2008, 10:27:16 PM
That is beautiful Lee! I love the reflection in the water $%Grinno$% and the small garden with the seat on the canal. Simply gorgeous  :)
Title: Re: Holiday Inn on the Canal
Post by: girlfromverona on June 14, 2008, 10:31:14 PM
Awesome! I'm so glad you're still making pieces for your canal set, as I've just started using it in my city!  &apls
Title: Re: Holiday Inn on the Canal
Post by: callagrafx on June 15, 2008, 12:54:52 AM
@sithlrd98:  Thanks! Although 3DSMax does all the real work  :thumbsup: Although the new water texture is all mine.  Still debating whether to do a replacement set.

@Alfred:  The LOTing is 100% Barby.  I suck at LOTing like you wouldn't believe.

@Girlfromverona: This was a spur of the moment idea, but I am thinking I should really expand the set somewhat in the near future  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Holiday Inn on the Canal
Post by: Alfred.Jones on June 15, 2008, 02:26:33 AM
Quote from: callagrafx on June 15, 2008, 12:54:52 AM
I am thinking I should really expand the set somewhat in the near future  :thumbsup:

Really?? Awesome!! I love your new canal set but it lacks the addon pieces that the original does. It is still awesome though ;)

Quote from: callagrafx on June 15, 2008, 12:54:52 AM
The LOTing is 100% Barby.  I suck at LOTing like you wouldn't believe.

That makes two of us ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Holiday Inn on the Canal
Post by: girlfromverona on June 15, 2008, 02:56:02 AM
Quote from: callagrafx on June 15, 2008, 12:54:52 AMThis was a spur of the moment idea, but I am thinking I should really expand the set somewhat in the near future

I hope you do. I really love the colour and texture of your canals, and the reflections are just superb.  ;D
Title: Re: Holiday Inn on the Canal
Post by: jacqulina on June 15, 2008, 03:43:24 AM
beautifull work lee and barby &apls &apls
Title: Re: Holiday Inn on the Canal
Post by: Pat on June 15, 2008, 08:58:33 AM
Lee that is simply sweet!!! Barby did a bang up job on the lotting to!!!
Title: Re: Holiday Inn on the Canal
Post by: callagrafx on June 19, 2008, 02:34:52 PM
Thank you all...it's now available on the LEX here http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1668

  Swamper added a spawning Holiday Inn minibus to it, just to make it a tad more interesting...
Title: Re: Holiday Inn on the Canal
Post by: Bobbo on June 19, 2008, 02:39:33 PM
what a fantastic job callagrafx!  I'll definately download it!
Title: Re: Holiday Inn on the Canal
Post by: Alfred.Jones on June 20, 2008, 12:44:39 AM
Thank for that Lee :thumbsup: I was just building a canal system in my city so now I have more to add ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Holiday Inn on the Canal
Post by: Swamper77 on June 20, 2008, 12:52:59 AM
Quote from: callagrafx on June 19, 2008, 02:34:52 PM
Swamper added a spawning Holiday Inn minibus to it, just to make it a tad more interesting...

You can call it a "minibus", but it is a repainted Ford Econoline Van from the 80's. I know what I steal for projects :P

-Swamper
Title: Re: Holiday Inn on the Canal
Post by: jacqulina on June 20, 2008, 03:46:56 AM
thankyou lee &apls &apls
Title: Re: Holiday Inn on the Canal
Post by: TheTeaCat on June 20, 2008, 10:29:58 AM
definitely worth a
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A wonderful creation  &apls &apls

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Holiday Inn on the Canal
Post by: Swesim on July 24, 2008, 10:00:29 AM
Quote from: callagrafx on June 19, 2008, 02:34:52 PM
Thank you all...it's now available on the LEX here http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1668

  Swamper added a spawning Holiday Inn minibus to it, just to make it a tad more interesting...

And interestingly enough it appears in the middle of the canal for some reason...
Apart from that small detail which I can live with I love your canal set.

Quote from: callagrafx on June 15, 2008, 12:54:52 AM
@Girlfromverona: This was a spur of the moment idea, but I am thinking I should really expand the set somewhat in the near future  :thumbsup:
That sounds wonderful, May I be so bold as to request a functional raising bridge PEG style?
The problem now as I see it is that You updated SGs small coalwharf, but the barge would have a difficult time to pass under Your "modular" bridges...

Thanks for Your contributions anyhow!
Title: Re: Holiday Inn on the Canal
Post by: Shadow Assassin on August 14, 2008, 04:58:55 AM
Quote
And interestingly enough it appears in the middle of the canal for some reason...
Apart from that small detail which I can live with I love your canal set.

It floats. :P

Hurrah, water-taxi rides. Anyway, Lee, that BAT looks wonderful.
Title: Re: Holiday Inn on the Canal
Post by: Simpson on August 14, 2008, 05:06:52 AM
Very good bat lots of détails  :thumbsup: