I'll play around with the settings for the glass. At this point, that, and maybe some shine would be nice on a few things. Though later on I'll likely be doing more stuff. So if you don't mind, I may be asking more questions directed towards you. It's always nice to ask those who have experience with things.
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Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.
Someone to model a building for me
- Thread starter OleBoy
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Dimus
SOH-CM-2025
Please feel free to ask. Either pm or post.
I don't claim to know much, I just played around with stuff and also did a lot of searching and asking at the FSDeveloper forum. Lots of knowledge and help over there too.
If you pm me your email I can send you the source files of three control towers that feature three different types of glass, one almost transparent with light blue tint, one with dark tinted glass and the reflective one you see in Ikaros. I may then tell you which settings in MCX control this stuff.
I don't claim to know much, I just played around with stuff and also did a lot of searching and asking at the FSDeveloper forum. Lots of knowledge and help over there too.
If you pm me your email I can send you the source files of three control towers that feature three different types of glass, one almost transparent with light blue tint, one with dark tinted glass and the reflective one you see in Ikaros. I may then tell you which settings in MCX control this stuff.
You know something
Today while driving through town, I found I was looking at things in a different way. Not just looking at certain things, but everything. I almost went off the road because I was staring at things perspectively. Almost as if like an x-ray. Addicting? Like a cold beer to a 90 degree day!
Today while driving through town, I found I was looking at things in a different way. Not just looking at certain things, but everything. I almost went off the road because I was staring at things perspectively. Almost as if like an x-ray. Addicting? Like a cold beer to a 90 degree day!
BillgjCook
Charter Member
Wow that is looking good. Looks like you will have a nice paint hanger ounce you are done.
mmann
Charter Member
Addiction it is!! I am so fascinated by 3d creation that I have forsaken FSX object creation and moved back into the world of 3d creation without limits. I am currently using 3ds Max 2011 with VRay 1.5, VRay Autograss, Terragen 2 and Xfrog 3.5. The only downside is that instead of dealing with the number of frames per second in FSX, I have to deal with the number of hours per frame for a final render in Max!
Regards, Mike Mann
Francois
FS Veteran
I gave the same problem as Oleboy. Using GSU and starting building again after a 15 year hiatus is addicting. The 'problem' I have is that I don't really have time for fun anymore.... I'm a publisher !
By the way, Arno's very good tutorial on how to build Sketchup models AND get them into FSX is on the FSDeveloper website !
By the way, Arno's very good tutorial on how to build Sketchup models AND get them into FSX is on the FSDeveloper website !
After layout and 75% completion of several hangers, I finally decided a positive direction in plan layout. The upper area, living quarters with a 6' wrap around deck (slider door is already installed in the back)
The exterior walls are going to be framed out and have as much glass as possible. Below the living area, covered vehicle parking with a door leading out the back and up the (covered) stairs above.
The hanger doors are built-in to follow the hanger wall, and to the furthest outside support post of the upper structure. Where when opened they are two pieces. When closed (I hope I can get this figured out (animation)) they will tuck into a partial stub wall to eliminate rain and wind from getting in.
I still have the office (lower left front, windows, skylights, and all the interior to do also. Who knows, I might scrap this one before it gets finished too
The exterior walls are going to be framed out and have as much glass as possible. Below the living area, covered vehicle parking with a door leading out the back and up the (covered) stairs above.
The hanger doors are built-in to follow the hanger wall, and to the furthest outside support post of the upper structure. Where when opened they are two pieces. When closed (I hope I can get this figured out (animation)) they will tuck into a partial stub wall to eliminate rain and wind from getting in.
I still have the office (lower left front, windows, skylights, and all the interior to do also. Who knows, I might scrap this one before it gets finished too
Dimus
SOH-CM-2025
It is looking very good OleBoy, and I know how much fun it is too.
Just a few words of friendly advice. You seem to be adding a lot of details in 3d. That is good up to a point but you need to check how they will look in FSX as many of them might not be visible enough to justify the extra poly count. You don't need to fully convert them to FSX, the MCX view is very similar to how it will look in FSX. You can also try hiding the edge lines in sketchup to get a nice preview.
You may want to investigate adding details in your textures instead. You can add "painted in" shadows too in the texture and sometimes that creates a more 3d look than actually having all faces of a surface in the model, as the FSX shadowing and lighting system is not the most advanced one.
Keep up the good work!
Just a few words of friendly advice. You seem to be adding a lot of details in 3d. That is good up to a point but you need to check how they will look in FSX as many of them might not be visible enough to justify the extra poly count. You don't need to fully convert them to FSX, the MCX view is very similar to how it will look in FSX. You can also try hiding the edge lines in sketchup to get a nice preview.
You may want to investigate adding details in your textures instead. You can add "painted in" shadows too in the texture and sometimes that creates a more 3d look than actually having all faces of a surface in the model, as the FSX shadowing and lighting system is not the most advanced one.
Keep up the good work!
No offense, but, I had no idea building codes were relevant in this virtual world. I'll get right on that! Not!! Besides, if I were building to code, they do vary by state. For that matter, this building is wrong starting at the footing. I guess I better start over?
For the record, the stair risers are 7", treads 11", grab rails 40". Regarding the stairs blocking the bay, they were put there intentionally (covered resident parking)
Besides, if I were building to code, they do vary by state. For that matter, this building is wrong starting at the footing. I guess I better start over?For the record, the stair risers are 7", treads 11", grab rails 40". Regarding the stairs blocking the bay, they were put there intentionally (covered resident parking)