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Title: Brixham Boatyard....Something new from the Cave.
Post by: callagrafx on October 04, 2009, 01:54:50 AM
Been a while since I did anything constructive for the game, thanks to a combination of work, children and other hobbies.  Anyway, ever since I did the boats, I've wanted to do this... A small(ish) boatyard.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi95.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl151%2Fcallagrafx%2Fboatyard_1n.jpg&hash=cae3884f08f8ef66f4e8fad66e92b84f02360e35)
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This building is near completion, but there will be other ancillary buildings and loads of props to make, including boat lifts, part-built boats, fencing, base textures and a quayside.
Title: Re: It's been a while....Something new from the Cave.
Post by: SimNation on October 04, 2009, 05:37:03 AM
The level of detail on this building is stunning. Is this the start of a new series from you?
Title: Re: It's been a while....Something new from the Cave.
Post by: zero7 on October 04, 2009, 05:51:04 AM
That looks great - especially the roof texture.  I hope that you'll release each thing you make for the boatyard individually even if there's a full boatyard lot with everything at the end, just in case you don't complete the project as a whole.
Title: Re: It's been a while....Something new from the Cave.
Post by: Silur on October 04, 2009, 06:31:40 AM
Excellent work - I'm crazy with this. I like rural SC4 lines and Your object is fantastic ...
Thank You ...
Title: Re: It's been a while....Something new from the Cave.
Post by: callagrafx on October 04, 2009, 11:44:29 AM
The construction shed is finished:

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi95.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl151%2Fcallagrafx%2Fingame_4.jpg&hash=658c88a45704264eb53acc745624a5f603f47a96)(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi95.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl151%2Fcallagrafx%2Fingame_3.jpg&hash=71b7f6aef1933641456397362d638f55bd0e5bed)
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Now working on the bakehouse....
Title: Re: Brixham Boatyard....Something new from the Cave.
Post by: TheTeaCat on October 04, 2009, 11:47:11 AM
Thats just superb Lee  &apls &apls
The most amazing textures and details - its just amazing

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Brixham Boatyard....Something new from the Cave.
Post by: dedgren on October 04, 2009, 12:56:00 PM
Jeez!  That's beautiful work, Lee.


David
Title: Re: Brixham Boatyard....Something new from the Cave.
Post by: callagrafx on October 05, 2009, 01:50:41 AM
Simnation: Not the start of a new series, just something I've wanted to do for a long time. 

Zero7: Richard, if I don't complete, I'll release the models and props as a dependency pack.  Chances are I will complete, but timescales are a bit vague.

Silur: Many thanks

Derry:  Cheers....coffee, white with two please  :thumbsup: :D

David: Thanks David, it's nice to see you around as always.

Started work on the ancillary buildings.  Here's the "oven" where the boats are "cooked".....

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Title: Re: Brixham Boatyard....Something new from the Cave.
Post by: Diggis on October 05, 2009, 02:03:17 AM
Quote from: callagrafx on October 05, 2009, 01:50:41 AM
Started work on the ancillary buildings.  Here's the "oven" where the boats are "cooked".....

I'll take mine medium rare please.

Whats at the top of the stairs?  Looks like a series of windows.
Title: Re: Brixham Boatyard....Something new from the Cave.
Post by: adroman on October 05, 2009, 02:22:18 AM
Looks absolutely brilliant!
It'd look good in every waterfront/harbor area.

Keep up the great work!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Brixham Boatyard....Something new from the Cave.
Post by: callagrafx on October 05, 2009, 05:11:27 AM
Quote from: Diggis on October 05, 2009, 02:03:17 AM
I'll take mine medium rare please.

Whats at the top of the stairs?  Looks like a series of windows.

Air handling heat recovery units  :thumbsup:  Take the hot air and reprocesses it and pumps it back in...energy efficiency
Title: Re: Brixham Boatyard....Something new from the Cave.
Post by: callagrafx on October 06, 2009, 04:09:06 PM
Changed the pipework at the suggestion of others and added some more detail...

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Title: Re: Brixham Boatyard....Something new from the Cave.
Post by: Orange_o_ on October 08, 2009, 02:24:05 AM
The textures you used are great, and they give all their charm to the buildings
Title: Re: Brixham Boatyard....Something new from the Cave.
Post by: joelyboy911 on October 08, 2009, 02:31:42 AM
Callagrafx: Wow!

I honestly can say that on the day you release this - I will download it, and put it in my city and take a picture. These are some of the best BATs I have seen lately. 

On a side note, the buildings, with their doors shut (or you could make a version without boats), would look great as industrial growables.

Keep it up!
Title: Re: Brixham Boatyard....Something new from the Cave.
Post by: callagrafx on October 09, 2009, 03:40:44 AM
Quote from: joelyboy911 on October 08, 2009, 02:31:42 AM
On a side note, the buildings, with their doors shut (or you could make a version without boats), would look great as industrial growables.

That is feasible....I was probably going to do it with doors closed for a timed prop, so after night falls the boatyard shuts down.  Need to speak to my Master Modder nicely  :D  The buildings/props will be released as a pack with the LOT, I don't intend to release them separately.  However, if it looks like something may prevent my completing this, I will upload what I have got completed.
Title: Re: Brixham Boatyard....Something new from the Cave.
Post by: callagrafx on October 10, 2009, 04:47:51 AM
*bump

Office & admin building done...

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi95.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl151%2Fcallagrafx%2Foffice_1.jpg&hash=dc2783d481387cc4563e85c5f32e2d1d8003a2ba)
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Title: Re: Brixham Boatyard....Something new from the Cave.
Post by: joelyboy911 on October 10, 2009, 04:49:15 AM
It looks very dark?

But still, very nice work.
Title: Re: Brixham Boatyard....Something new from the Cave.
Post by: callagrafx on October 10, 2009, 05:07:37 AM
Just discovered why....the wood panelling texture had a slight reflectivity to it, and it was reflecting the black background....This any better?

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Title: Re: Brixham Boatyard....Something new from the Cave.
Post by: joelyboy911 on October 10, 2009, 05:12:26 AM
Yeah. It looked good anyway.  &apls
Title: Re: Brixham Boatyard....Something new from the Cave.
Post by: Pat on October 10, 2009, 08:42:08 AM
Quote from: callagrafx on October 05, 2009, 05:11:27 AM
Air handling heat recovery units  :thumbsup:  Take the hot air and reprocesses it and pumps it back in...energy efficiency

In other words GREEN... YaY my sims can have another green industry around!!!

Lee when I first saw your thread here I had to do a double take and make sure someone wasnt bumping a old thread lol.... OMG the details are just stunning here on what you are doing for the boatyard and fast too!!!!
Title: Re: Brixham Boatyard....Something new from the Cave.
Post by: jacqulina on October 10, 2009, 10:28:14 AM
awesome detail lee &apls &apls
Title: Re: Brixham Boatyard....Something new from the Cave.
Post by: zero7 on October 10, 2009, 10:38:26 AM
The wooden office looks like a very useful building.  I can see that getting used on many lots in future.