Plastic Bonsai Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 These look awesome!!! How about some WW2 decks??? Indeed they do. I paper model a bit and when you put these sorts of texture out on photo quality paper they look amazing. You can do some extra artifacts such as placards, warning signs etc the same way. The medium is well suitied to making buildings and the more angular superstructure of modern warships. There are some WWII carrier decks - US/Japanese in the downloads section of the zealot.com card forum. Registration is free. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
designfriemel Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Hi Delayar! Great effort. Thank you for sharing your work! I am going to take that as an example. I am working on a 1/48 nimitz-class diorama. Currently I am drawing plans for my scratch-building. I try to make them as authentic and precise as possible, for me. The problem is there is no ultimate (or even basic) reference. It is really frustrating. However taking some authentic measurements I have finally started to draw. Have a look: This is a catapult drawn from photos. It is a dwg-file exported into Illustrator (hence the non-circular fillets - a export/import issue) - whatever the data format is it would make a great template for rendering - and of course if dimensioned a great plan for scratch-building. I can provide the plan in any scale - a few seconds click here and there... If you want it as a template drop me a PM line... I also have the JDB - this is MK 2 with authentic dimensions found here !!!!!!!!! One of my crucial references! The scaled master-plan for my diorama is coming together.... all done in Rhino, hehe. I will be happy to share it when it is done and accepted as fairly accurate. Corrections, ideas, opinions are very welcomed but please note that in fact Nimitz-class flight decks are different in detail. So are the catapults. One thing I found out when collecting contradictory, rather confusing reference photos... Looking forward to see more of your excellent renderings - and hearing from you - in the future, Delayar! best regards to you all fellow ARCers! martin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tragik Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 (edited) Hi Delayar!Great effort. Thank you for sharing your work! I am going to take that as an example. I am working on a 1/48 nimitz-class diorama. Currently I am drawing plans for my scratch-building. I try to make them as authentic and precise as possible, for me. The problem is there is no ultimate (or even basic) reference. It is really frustrating. However taking some authentic measurements I have finally started to draw. Have a look: This is a catapult drawn from photos. It is a dwg-file exported into Illustrator (hence the non-circular fillets - a export/import issue) - whatever the data format is it would make a great template for rendering - and of course if dimensioned a great plan for scratch-building. I can provide the plan in any scale - a few seconds click here and there... If you want it as a template drop me a PM line... I also have the JDB - this is MK 2 with authentic dimensions found here !!!!!!!!! One of my crucial references! The scaled master-plan for my diorama is coming together.... all done in Rhino, hehe. I will be happy to share it when it is done and accepted as fairly accurate. Corrections, ideas, opinions are very welcomed but please note that in fact Nimitz-class flight decks are different in detail. So are the catapults. One thing I found out when collecting contradictory, rather confusing reference photos... Looking forward to see more of your excellent renderings - and hearing from you - in the future, Delayar! best regards to you all fellow ARCers! martin Not sure if this will help, but check out this article.. just amazing.. i hope this is what you are trying to build, if not then sorry... http://www.naritafamily.com/howto/F14Ddior...photo_frame.htm *Sorry to post off the main subject of these beautiful images.. mike Edited April 27, 2009 by tragik Quote Link to post Share on other sites
designfriemel Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Not sure if this will help, but check out this article.. just amazing.. i hope this is what you are trying to build, if not then sorry... http://www.naritafamily.com/howto/F14Ddior...photo_frame.htm thx - In fact I already was in touch with Mr. Narita to get some crucial dimensions! But cheers anyway! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgrandison Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Mike,Those look awesome! You my friend have a talent with computer graphics. So, how big of a file are you looking at for a High Res in 1/32? Thanks again for all your time and effort. Mike in YC I'll have to make A and B sides, so you can tile the sections to print out on 11"x17". Or you can use them individually. The final file size (29 MB) should be the same as they will be made to fit 11"x17" @ 300 dpi. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
designfriemel Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I'll have to make A and B sides, so you can tile the sections to print out on 11"x17". Or you can use them individually.The final file size (29 MB) should be the same as they will be made to fit 11"x17" @ 300 dpi. Mike Those renderings look very nice. :D Would love to see the catapult line drawing being rendered. I will put the finished flight deck plan online @ for instance www.4shared.com (can u recommend that site?) so anyone can use it (including, ESPECIALLY YOU!) . If you'd need photos as an example for rendering drop me a line and I'll put them online as well. I am still correcting proportions here and there. BTW except for those two pair of rectangular cross-sected rods along the sledge-slot the whole catapult is FLAT. Equally leveled to the flight deck's tarmac surface. If you add those two pair of rods (using evergreen) a print out should make a nice 1/48 catapult. I did a 1/48scaled print with my inkjet fairly ok-printer and the detail is acceptable. til then regards & happy kick *** dioraming! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gervais8 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Martin, Thanks for doing the cat layout. I've been trying to put together one for the Enterprise for a Tomcat launch. Will you have this in 1/32 also? The JBD looks good too. Thanks again. RG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgrandison Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) I've posted a few more 1/48 scale files. http://www.4shared.com/dir/14896314/608bc0dd/Tarmac.html HoldLine_48.jpg HoldLine2_48.jpg Helipad3_48.jpg Helipad4_48.jpg Tarmac8_48.jpg CarrierDeck_48.jpg CarrierDeck2_48.jpg Feedback is always appreciated. Thanks, Mike Edited May 4, 2009 by mgrandison Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moeggo Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Your work is awesome!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgrandison Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Those renderings look very nice. Would love to see the catapult line drawing being rendered. :D I will put the finished flight deck plan online @ for instance www.4shared.com (can u recommend that site?) so anyone can use it (including, ESPECIALLY YOU!) . If you'd need photos as an example for rendering drop me a line and I'll put them online as well. I am still correcting proportions here and there. BTW except for those two pair of rectangular cross-sected rods along the sledge-slot the whole catapult is FLAT. Equally leveled to the flight deck's tarmac surface. If you add those two pair of rods (using evergreen) a print out should make a nice 1/48 catapult. I did a 1/48scaled print with my inkjet fairly ok-printer and the detail is acceptable.til then regards & happy kick *** dioraming! www.4shared.com seems to be working for me so far (and it's free). Photos are always good for reference. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgrandison Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) Your work is awesome!!! Thank you. I'm working on a 1/32 tarmac now. I also owe a friend some Soviet Slabs in 1/48. Send me an email if you need something specific, or if my markings (or scale) are off. Thanks, Mike Edited May 5, 2009 by mgrandison Quote Link to post Share on other sites
designfriemel Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Ok fellows, I have uploaded the Nimitz flight-deck plan. You'll find it here: http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index....howtopic=184249 I thought it might be better to create a thread, so maybe more people get aware of it. laters! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
designfriemel Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Thank you. I'm working on a 1/32 tarmac now. I also owe a friend some Soviet Slabs in 1/48.Send me an email if you need something specific, or if my markings (or scale) are off. Thanks, Mike Mike, can you upload the .psd file of CarrierDeck2_48.jpg where all layers are included? I'll try to render the cat and JDB and use part of your textures. thx in advance and keep up the outstanding rendering! regards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 The deck plan is just superb! Will you be adding the tie-downs and small details like the ammo lifts as well? Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgrandison Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Mike, can you upload the .psd file of CarrierDeck2_48.jpg where all layers are included? I'll try to render the cat and JDB and use part of your textures. thx in advance and keep up the outstanding rendering! regards The .psd file is too large to upload. Email me your address and I can mail it to you on a DVD. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgrandison Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I've posted the first 1/32 tarmac versions here: http://www.4shared.com/dir/15418174/344f4408/Tarmac_32.html The files are made to fit on 11"x17" and have been divided into "Side A" and "Side B". The final .jpgs have a white border around all sides. Helipad1_32 Tarmac1_32 Tarmac2_32 Tarmac3_32 Tarmac4_32 I'll have some "Navy Deck" sections soon. Enjoy, Mike ps. All comments are welcome. pps. Sorry about posting this twice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ByronLeal Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Hi Markus, thanks for sharing, excelent work Byron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgrandison Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 (edited) More 1/48 Carrier Decks: http://www.4shared.com/dir/14896314/608bc0dd/Tarmac.html CarrierDeck3_48.jpg CarrierDeck4_48.jpg CarrierDeck5_48.jpg Enjoy, Michael Edited May 16, 2009 by mgrandison Quote Link to post Share on other sites
designfriemel Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 The deck plan is just superb! Will you be adding the tie-downs and small details like the ammo lifts as well?Mark hey mark, glad u like it Tie downs are still an issue - there are so many and I am still not 100% sure about the allocation. Also there are different types as you probably know. I will get back to that as soon as I have more time. BTW sorry it took me some time to reply! rg Martin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clumber Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 a BAZILLION thank yous!! Just fantastic! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
S.C.Williams Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Hey Mike, have you made any 1/72 scale tarmacs or carrier deck sections? I would really like to make a dio out of these. Thanks Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgrandison Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Hey Mike, have you made any 1/72 scale tarmacs or carrier deck sections? I would really like to make a dio out of these.Thanks Steve Hi Steve, 1/72 scale files are in the works and should be up soon. And I'm sending the layered Carrier Deck files to Martin in Berlin. Meanwhile, I just added some 1/32 Navy Carrier Decks. Same as before, Side A (Left) and Side B (Right). CarrierDeckA_32.jpg CarrierDeckB_32.jpg CarrierDeck2A_32.jpg CarrierDeck2B_32.jpg CarrierDeck3A_32.jpg CarrierDeck3B_32.jpg Let me know if you need anything specific or have any reference pics. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roccio Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Beautiful stuff here! But what about some backgroung for in-flight display? Thinking of runaway (like the mike grant's f-104), high-altitude ground, low-level (very blurry) and so-on. Come on you guys, you are so good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gervais8 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Am I doing something wrong? I can't open or see the carrier deck JPG's. RG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgrandison Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Am I doing something wrong? I can't open or see the carrier deck JPG's.RG I uploaded them as .zip files to save space. Download the files from the 4shared.com site, then double-click the .zip file to open the .jpg archive (on a Mac). Hope that helps. It should be similar on a PC. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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