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Title: Projects: Exploration Yacht - Tanker - SS UNITED STATES
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on April 17, 2010, 14:03:11
Hello everbody,

A few weeks ago, after a long break as far as an entirely new project is concerned, I've finally started a new one of an "exploration" yacht. That vessel is meant for long navigation periods, for reaching remote areas of our planet. The hull is ice certified (but not NOT ice breaker so the bulbous bow can be kept for the various benefits it provides) but can be used in any type of places, hot or cold, for quiet luxury sailings or for more adventurous "explorations", as well as in moderately rough seas.

Although she is primarily intented to be for another sim, I post it in this section of the forum since I'd really like to see her in Ship Sim one day. But moderators will of course be free to place it in another section if needed.

Still a lot of things and details to add but I'm begining to see the completion of the modelling job itself. Mapping, texturing and conversion will come immediately after, hopefully very soon.

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-80.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-81.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-82.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-83.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-84.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-85.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-86.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-87.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-88.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-89.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-90.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-91.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-92.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-93.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-94.jpg)
(Please note, the helicopter Bell Ranger is not mine but just here for presntation purpose).

Best regards,

DVOMarineDesign (Dom).
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: Wave Music on April 17, 2010, 14:14:02
As usual, awesome model, Dom!  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: McGherkin on April 17, 2010, 14:19:26
Wow.
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: Master Captain on April 17, 2010, 15:41:00
wow, what an extaordinary model! can't wait to see more ;)
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: Tomaten on April 19, 2010, 14:29:30
Amazing!  :2thumbs: :o
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: Mad_Fred on April 19, 2010, 17:45:02
Hi Dom,

Great to see this new project from you. It looks absolutely stunning. I like this vessel very much already. Excellent stuff, as always.  :2thumbs:

I take it you are aware of, and following, the guidelines to get a ship into ship simulator. So you've placed it in the right board, no worries.  :)

I'm keen to see more of this.

Regards,
Fred
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: thom301 on April 19, 2010, 19:25:52
just wow.....  :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

Thom
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: The Ferry Man on April 19, 2010, 21:52:25
That is very impressive  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: TNeves on April 22, 2010, 18:29:33
Impressive! Love the 3d design, and tje detail. :2thumbs:
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on April 23, 2010, 17:52:32
Thank you all for your comments! I'm glad you like her and that's encouraging.

Fred, sure I'd like to see that yacht in Ship Sim some day. I'm of course perfectly aware of the requirements and guidelines for that. I've read them in depth for my previous models, but so far, I lack of the right software for really making that model fully ready for implementation into SS. However, I'm trying to build her with that (and commercial quality) in mind and once I can purchase that (expensive) software, I'll have some additional work to do before sending it to VStep team. So not yet in the current situation, but who knows?... some day...

Here are the latest update with most of he work done on the stern. Except for a very few details there to add, nothing will dramatically change or be added there. No texturing and mapping yet, that work should begin very soon, after the modeling job completion itself, hopefully in a few days.

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-100-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-101-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-102-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-103-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-104-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-105-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-106-700.jpg)

And the inflatable "zodiac" (my own design) that I will make separately sailable:

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/zod-1-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/zod-2-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/zod-3-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/zod-4-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/zod-7-700.jpg)


Best regards,


DVOMarinedesign (Dom).

Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: JHB on April 23, 2010, 18:10:47
Brilliant work Dom :thumbs:
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: clanky on April 23, 2010, 18:17:19
Wow, just wow.

Absolutely amazing, both in terms of the design itself and the model.  The only thing that you might want to try is extending the bilge keels aft a little and maybe making them a little less "wide" if they stick out that much in real life they would be very vulnerable to getting ripped off.  But mostly just wow!
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: thom301 on April 24, 2010, 19:23:56
Hi dom,

Would love to see it in Ship simulater some day!  :2thumbs:

Also, nice RIB you made there reminds me at the one i used to have.  ;)

Thom
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: VirtualSkipper on April 24, 2010, 21:58:31
What program do you use Dom?

I'd guess 3D Studio Max ?
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on May 06, 2010, 13:27:50
Thanks a lot to all for your comments.

Clanky, I've seen bilge keels much more proeminents and shorter (longidudinal wise) in other exploration yacht project than the ones above. However, you've pointed out a very valid observation and I was questioning them myself. So I've finally decided to make them less wide and longer. Thank you for the constructive observation then.

VirtualSkypper, I use Rhinoceros 3D for modeling (the above basic renderings are from Rhino) and then Gmax (a 3dsmax lite) for texturing and mapping.

Here's the most recent update with some basic renderings from Rhinoceros 3D, still without textures.
The texturing, mapping and bump-mapping job will begin very soon.

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-110-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-111-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-112-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-113-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-114-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-115-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-116-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-117-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-118-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-119-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-120-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-121-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-122-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-123-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-124-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-125-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-126-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-127-700.jpg)

(Please note again the Bell Ranger helicopter is not mine and won't be included in the final package, but just here for representation purpose in these renderings. The small platform will be usable with the default Jet ranger in the other sim).

The inflatable will be separately sailable as well. Bump-mapping has been implemented for reproducing water droplets, chambers, rubbers look, metal and aluminium sufaces, with a touch of wood.

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/zod-10-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/zod-11-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/zod-12-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/zod-13-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/zod-14-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/zod-15-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/zod-16-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/zod-17-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/zod-18-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/zod-19-700.jpg)

And here's a small rough video of it in operation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKA-dG1YXFo
(Select 480p for better quality).

Best regards,

DVOMarineDesign (Dom).

Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: clanky on May 07, 2010, 08:10:15
Fantastic job, definitely looks better with the longer bilge keels.

I love how the last shot of the rib actually looks like there are drops of water sitting on it.
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: McGherkin on May 07, 2010, 14:54:44
*Huge Modeller Envy*
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: Tomaten on May 10, 2010, 06:43:56
wooow  ;D

Awsome!  :2thumbs:
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on May 22, 2010, 16:52:15
Thanks a lot guys for your comments.

I was not able to work on that model during about two weeks but work has resumed 3 or 4 days ago.
I can now say, exterior wise and except for a few details like mainly some domestic objects on tables (crockery, vases, books...) and some purely ornemental ones that I will add at the end of the building and testing in VSF, the model is now completed. Next step is (at last!) the long and tedious NURBS to polygon conversion, then the texturing/mapping process, then followed by the bump-mapping implementation. Then, as far as interiors are concerned, the bridge and main lounge will come. I hope I'll be able to complete all of that, I'm working on it.
Here are the most recent screenshots with several things done since my last post like ceilings, lamps, large canvas-covered RIBs, 2 doors, anchors and a few details and corrections.

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-130-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-131-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-132-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-133-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-134-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/zod-grand-1-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/zod-grand-2-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/zod-grand-3-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/zod-grand-4-700.jpg)

Best regards,

DVOMarineDesign (Dom).
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: clanky on May 22, 2010, 22:03:51
Fantastic.
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: DarkChestOfWonders on May 23, 2010, 03:48:46
Dom, if you're going to use the img code to post pictures, can you please put "56k Warning" in the topic title? I almost crashed my browser loading this page on a slower connection. ;)
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: matt5674 on May 23, 2010, 05:08:20
Fascinating model :o It looks like she qualifies to be a Ship Simulator vessel. :thumbs:
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: Capt. Matt on May 24, 2010, 01:01:55
WOW! Thats incredible, could you make me one in real life  ::)

Brilliant job!
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: jim.smith on May 24, 2010, 13:39:48
Thats a beauty,love to see her as an addon in SSE. :2thumbs:
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: Captain. Mitch on June 20, 2010, 22:41:17
ALL WHAT I CAN SAY IS:WELL DONE!! BRILIANT, WONDERFUL, EXCELENT!!!!!!!!

THESE YACHT IS THE GREATEST THING I EVER SEEN!!

That yacht would be the greatest thing in the SSE description "sailing from cold seas, to tropic places" That yacht is the main word for Ship Simulator Extremes.

-That yacht is great for all envirorments in the Ship Simulator!
-That yacht it's very nice & luxury!
-That's the only vessel type what Ship Simulator does not have!
-That yacht is perfect for sailing in all weather conditions, from calm seas to perfect storms!
-That yacht is exotic and it is the right way to make the game EXTREME!
-That yacht is just THE RIGHT thing what Ship Simulator NEEDS THE MOST!


That yacht is great, it's just great, and i can't wait the moment when i'm going to sail that yacht, because i bellive that VSTEP is smart and that thay wile include that yacht in the game if you let them!

Ohh, it looks so great!

I'm expecting some pictures when you create the interior and the bridge, it sounds great, and very luxury as you are saying, hope it will be wonderful and luxury as the exterier is!

One more time WELL DONE!

Kind regards.
Captain. Mitch


Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: v.h94 on June 21, 2010, 10:16:03
This is a great model but I just want to corect you Captain Mitch this type of ship isn't the only ship missing we have tons of ships out there that we don't have in SS. :)

But anyway this model is great for SSEx :)
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: Captain. Mitch on June 21, 2010, 10:22:11
Yea, that is true also!

Then i'l correct my self, SSE miss some luxury ship!  :thumbs:

There is a Portoferrario Angel, who can be called as a luxury yacht, and Marabella Delight, hmm that's more an speedboat than a yacht, well it is an open yacht, but...

One mega yacht like these, would be the best!

Kind regards.
Capt. Mitch
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: v.h94 on June 21, 2010, 10:25:00
Yes it would fit it SSEx but it has not been so much activety in this topic right now.
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: McGherkin on June 21, 2010, 18:11:34
Let's not insult Dom any longer by cluttering his topic, I'm removing my posts now  :thumbs:


Sorry Dom!
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: Captain. Mitch on June 22, 2010, 12:03:14
You are right.

I removed my post too. I'm Sorry.

But i'm not insulting hes master piece. I think the yacht he is making is much more better than Kismet!  :thumbs:

Can't wait to see that yacht in the SSE ( PLEASE GOD, PLEASE!!  ;D ).

Kind regards.
Captain. Mitch
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: oceandream on June 22, 2010, 16:15:21
This yacht is cool the antcartic exploration :D
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on June 25, 2010, 18:33:22
Many thanks all for your comments.
Don't worry, discussion can sometimes veer a bit to other yachts and as long as my yacht and work is not completely ignored, I don't think it is insulting to speak about and show other ones. No problem, it is a forum after all, not a narrow and blind street every poster has to closely follow.

After a small break, a LOT of work, probably more than an hundred of hours, has been put into this ship during the past month.
Exteriors are almost completed now, though a few minor and not numerous things have still to be slightly improved or corrected.
Night lighting has to be continued as well and then the bridge and the main entrance lounge.

Welcome aboard the yacht:

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-1-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-2-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-3-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-4-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-5-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-6-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-7-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-8-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-9-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-10-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-11-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-12-700.jpg)

A bit higher resolution shots are available here:
http://dvomarinedesign.forumphp3.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8&start=40

More screenshots below.

DVOMarineDesign (Dom).
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on June 25, 2010, 18:36:10
(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-13-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-14-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-15-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-16-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-17-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-18-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-19-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-20-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-21-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-22-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-23-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-24-700.jpg)

A bit higher resolution shots are available here:
http://dvomarinedesign.forumphp3.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8&start=40

More screenshots below.

DVOMarineDesign (Dom).
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on June 25, 2010, 18:42:29

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-25-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-26-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-27-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-28-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-29-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-30-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-31-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-32-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-33-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-34-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-35-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-36-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-37-700.jpg)

A bit higher resolution shots are available here:
http://dvomarinedesign.forumphp3.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8&start=40

Best regards,

DVOMarineDesign (Dom).
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: Shipaddict on June 25, 2010, 18:55:28
Beautifal Dom!

Nice touch with the seagulls. :)
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: McGherkin on June 25, 2010, 19:18:33
My jaw just hit the floor. AGAIN.

Can't wait to see the interior :thumbs:

Are you gonna do the whole lot or just the bridge and lounge?
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on June 26, 2010, 13:01:54
Thanks a lot both for the comments.

Are you gonna do the whole lot or just the bridge and lounge?

I'm going to limit myself to the bridge with functional instruments and the main entrance lounge (under the helipad) because the model with such a lot of details is already rather hardware demanding (a one-year old hardware will be necessary for confortably running that yacht, still usable with a bit older one but not as smooth) and more interior rooms would probably only make it unusable for all. Besides, I've already spent about 300/400 hours on this one and I'd like to complete it for end july maximum.

This morning, I've continued on working on the lighting:

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-38-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-39-700.jpg)

Thanks again for the comments.

Best regards,

DVOMarineDesign (Dom).
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: McGherkin on June 26, 2010, 13:32:48
Wow, Wow,  and Cool  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on June 27, 2010, 11:20:10
Thanks McGherkin.

Some more. I've continued to work on and improve a bit the lighting yesterday:

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-40-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-41-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-42-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-43-700.jpg)

Dom.
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on June 27, 2010, 15:00:44
Hi Dom,

As usual - absolutely fantastic. Cannot knock it at all!

Keep up with the good work!

Jack :)
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: McGherkin on June 27, 2010, 15:08:55
*remains Speechless*
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: clanky on June 27, 2010, 18:45:32
Once again, WOW.

Fantastic work.
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on July 03, 2010, 22:02:37
Again, thanks a lot all for your comments.

Another update: I've added the two large semi-inflatables, the radars, a few minor details and corrected a few things as well.
Except for 2 or 3 minor details or improvements (the name, lighter inflatable textures, handles of the jet-ski stern doors...), I can consider the exteriors are now 99% done and I'm going to start the bridge and instruments shortly.

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-44-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-45-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-46-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-47-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-48-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-49-700.jpg)

Dom.
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: McGherkin on July 03, 2010, 22:09:08
That's something, What's she going to be called?

I like Arctic Endeavour...
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on July 04, 2010, 10:25:01
Hi Dom,

Once again - absolutely brilliant. Looking forward to seeing the final product :)

Kind Regards,
Jack.
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on July 04, 2010, 16:39:38
Thanks bot McGherkin and IRI5HJ4CK for your comments.

McGherkin, I like ARCTIC ENDEAVOUR a lot. A fine name indeed, although it would be more suited for an ice breaker. Anyway, the name had already been chosen before the construction of that yacht even started a few months ago. It is SACHA.

She's just been baptized now. Names and jet-ski storage stern doors handles added, inflatables' textures less dark, what I think are probably the last touches on the exteriors now. The bump-mapping of the main body (dark and light blue, white superstructures and windows glasses) has been slightly refined as well.

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-50-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-51-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-52-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-53-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-54-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-55-700.jpg)

Dom.
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on July 04, 2010, 22:02:43
Having some peaceful and quiet time whilst sailing off Corsica coast:

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-56-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-57-700.jpg)

Then, call at Calvi for some days:

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-calvi-700.gif)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-60-700.jpg)

Dom.
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: Nathan|C on July 04, 2010, 22:05:10
Epic work Dom, just two questions. Will this ship be available for both VS and VSF (Don't worry, it's not illegal to talk about them a little bit here :P ), and if so, is it a PayWare release?

I can't wait to try it out :2thumbs:
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: Captain. Mitch on July 09, 2010, 11:27:55
Hello!

Oh i haven't been on the forum for a while!

These yacht looks amazing, briliant, wonderful!! I just can not stop to watch at it, it looks amazing.

Hope she will be at The Shipyard soon, i need to ride that yacht.

Well it looks my dreames are coming true!

WELL DONE! GREAT JOB!  :2thumbs:




Hey if you do accept, i have some ides about the light:

Something like these LED lights would be realy cool for a modern yacht like that.

(http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/8307/princessmariana.jpg) (http://img175.imageshack.us/i/princessmariana.jpg/)

(http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/4594/luxuryyachtcharterfranc.jpg) (http://img710.imageshack.us/i/luxuryyachtcharterfranc.jpg/)

The name of the yacht in the exotic LED colors like that:

(http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/8504/mangusta80yacht12.jpg) (http://img197.imageshack.us/i/mangusta80yacht12.jpg/)

Or the LED lamps on the entrance stairs:

(http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/4594/luxuryyachtcharterfranc.jpg) (http://img338.imageshack.us/i/luxuryyachtcharterfranc.jpg/)

Well i must say, these looks great on the modern and exotic yachts, and your yachts is modern and exotic for sure!!

But that's a lot of work again and all the other, so that is only my suggestion.

I'm a huge yacht fun, and i have seen many, many wonderful yachts all ower the world, and i must say, your yacht looks AMAZING!

Also i must say, a very smart idea, an Exploration Yacht, that something new, so i must say, very smart idea...

Can't wait to see the interior pictures, exterior looks luxury, with all these chairs... there are a lot of detailes and other, so hope the interior will be luxury too.

WELL DONE!

Kind regards!
Captain. Mitch



Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: Denis on July 09, 2010, 12:57:31
DVOMarineDesign : Bravo !!!! un travail absolument somptueux ... En espérant que VSTEP puisse un jour intégrer ce travail phénoménal dans Ship Simulator !

DVOMarineDesign : Bravo !!! Outstanding work ... I hope VSTEP will one day be able to include this model inside ship simulator ! It really deserves it !
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: oceandream on July 18, 2010, 01:50:55
Hello!

Oh i haven't been on the forum for a while!

These yacht looks amazing, briliant, wonderful!! I just can not stop to watch at it, it looks amazing.

Hope she will be at The Shipyard soon, i need to ride that yacht.

Well it looks my dreames are coming true!

WELL DONE! GREAT JOB!  :2thumbs:






Hey if you do accept, i have some ides about the light:

Something like these LED lights would be realy cool for a modern yacht like that.

(http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/8307/princessmariana.jpg) (http://img175.imageshack.us/i/princessmariana.jpg/)

(http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/4594/luxuryyachtcharterfranc.jpg) (http://img710.imageshack.us/i/luxuryyachtcharterfranc.jpg/)

The name of the yacht in the exotic LED colors like that:

(http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/8504/mangusta80yacht12.jpg) (http://img197.imageshack.us/i/mangusta80yacht12.jpg/)

Or the LED lamps on the entrance stairs:

(http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/4594/luxuryyachtcharterfranc.jpg) (http://img338.imageshack.us/i/luxuryyachtcharterfranc.jpg/)

Well i must say, these looks great on the modern and exotic yachts, and your yachts is modern and exotic for sure!!

But that's a lot of work again and all the other, so that is only my suggestion.

I'm a huge yacht fun, and i have seen many, many wonderful yachts all ower the world, and i must say, your yacht looks AMAZING!

Also i must say, a very smart idea, an Exploration Yacht, that something new, so i must say, very smart idea...

Can't wait to see the interior pictures, exterior looks luxury, with all these chairs... there are a lot of detailes and other, so hope the interior will be luxury too.

WELL DONE!

Kind regards!
Captain. Mitch





this would be my suggestion
 ::)
(http://www.eventective.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/pelorus_giant_antibes1.jpg)
(http://www.liveyachting.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/yacht-vibrant-curiosity.jpg)
(http://www.aperfectguide.se/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/octopus.jpg)

THese are my wishis for SSE  ::)
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on August 04, 2010, 10:54:53
Thanks a lot Captain Mitch for your comments! I think I'm going to use your suggestion for the lighting of the stern stairs indeed.

Merci Denis pour vos commentaires que j'apprécie beaucoup.
Thank you Denis for your comments that I appreciate alot.

The past 3 weeks have been eventful and very busy for me, add to that some unforeseen problems that took all my energy and that kept me away from the computer and I have not been able to work on that model for these past 3 weeks. Before that I had began the bridge. It is still very empty but I should be able to add all the remaining stuff and details now or shortly (seats, other instruments, wheel, throttles, ...and many things), though in a much lower pace than before because I'm now quite busy.
So here's the most recent state of that bridge, from about 3 weeks ago:

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-61-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-62-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-63-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-64-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-65-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-66-700.jpg)

DVOMarineDesign (Dom).
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: McGherkin on August 04, 2010, 10:58:58
I think I'm going to have a heart attack. :o :o
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: TJK on August 04, 2010, 11:05:04
HI DVOMarineDesign

That ship are wonderfully, you really know watt it takes do modeling a beautiful ship indeed, if i was you i would take contact with v-step and ask watt you need to do so that ship will be playable in SSE, if someone can do that i feel it's you

Good work and good luck  :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

Regards
Tore
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: McGherkin on August 04, 2010, 11:10:25
Here's your answer Tore;

Fred, sure I'd like to see that yacht in Ship Sim some day. I'm of course perfectly aware of the requirements and guidelines for that. I've read them in depth for my previous models, but so far, I lack of the right software for really making that model fully ready for implementation into SS. However, I'm trying to build her with that (and commercial quality) in mind and once I can purchase that (expensive) software, I'll have some additional work to do before sending it to VStep team. So not yet in the current situation, but who knows?... some day...


Let's hope some day is soon!
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: TJK on August 04, 2010, 11:15:08
yes let's hope McGherkin  :2thumbs: :captain:

Tore
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: Captain. Mitch on August 08, 2010, 11:40:33
OMG!

I can't bellive that! These is amazing... these bridge is very, very nice, it's so elegant and it's the right yacht stile.

Oh god, somebody catch me, i'm falling down of the chair!

That is amazing!  These yachts is the nicest vessel i ever saw in Ship Simulator Extremes! I'm telling that because I'M SURE i'l see it in the Ship Sim Extremes!

If that vessel wouldn't be in the Ship Simulator then Dominique dissipate hese time FOR WHAT??
And it would be a HUGE shame not to include hese master piece and an houndreds hours of work!

NICE JOB DOMINIQUE, REALLY NICE JOB!¨WELL DONE!

And no problem for the suggestions, i like these ship more than whole game!  ;) So when the moment of these ship comes i want to see it in all the glory! And from that what i'm seeing you sucseed in that!

These is really great, i can not stop writing compliments because these is so amazing for me, it's really nice to know that 3D modeling, i would like to learn it some day.

Oh god, i can't wait to see the lounge or some other rooms...  :thumbs:

MARK: 10/10, there is just no other mark for master piece.

THANK YOU FOR MAKING MY LIFE PERFECT DOMINIQUE!!

Now it's turn on the VSTEP, IF THEY INCLUDE THAT SHIP IN SS, MY LIFE WILL BE A DREAM!!


Kind regards.
Capt. Mitch

Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: saltydog on August 08, 2010, 12:41:39
Truly amazing work Dominique, a beautifull creation..
I was familiar with your earlier work, but now you really have exceeded yourself..!
I really hope we shall someday see this wonderfull ship in the game.. :)
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: Shipaddict on August 08, 2010, 16:50:02
Excellent Dom! I like how you've incorporated the GPS etc :)

Now it's turn on the VSTEP, IF THEY INCLUDE THAT SHIP IN SS, MY LIFE WILL BE A DREAM!![/b]

If think you're in a dream already mate.
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: Minime on August 08, 2010, 20:38:30
this would be my suggestion
 ::)
(http://www.eventective.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/pelorus_giant_antibes1.jpg)
(http://www.liveyachting.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/yacht-vibrant-curiosity.jpg)
(http://www.aperfectguide.se/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/octopus.jpg)

THese are my wishis for SSE  ::)
Stood 3 meters away from Octopus a few weeks ago, Paul Allen was in the Faroe Islands, with his yacht. probably wants to see the world before he dies from cancer.
Great work on the yacht dom :thumbs:
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: larsdehaan on August 09, 2010, 09:42:47
dom? you have made that 50's tanker for vs? one of the two crashes my game after a couple of mins
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: marcstrat on September 27, 2010, 13:42:54
Hoy Dom,
This is amazing work indeed.
It would be great to have some of your creation in the game,because of the high quality you produce.
Regards
Marc
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: Matthew Brown on October 01, 2010, 16:01:25
Well Dom,

What can I say, your chance is here my friend!!
Your model is so up to standards it should be in the game!
And now with the contest come along you can have the chance to put it game, this would be brilliant for you and everyone else.
Yours is one of my favourite models  :thumbs:

And first prize is 1000€!

http://www.shipsim.com/contest

I hope your thinking what I'm thinking!
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: Captain. Mitch on October 09, 2010, 19:08:01
Hello!

Well, Matthew is right, these is you chance to include your master piece in the game!

I think you should definitly go for that! That yacht is a master piece, and you can show to world that you are not jokeing, and also youc an earn some money, and make my life like a dream!  :thumbs:

Keep going, and join the contest! You got my thumb up!   :thumbs:

Many kind regards.
Capt. Mitch
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: Matthew Brown on October 28, 2010, 17:13:45
Any updates on this delightful project?  :)
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: oceandream on October 28, 2010, 18:27:53
Yeah.
Is this project still active?
Even if this ship does not win i would a great adittion too SSE

Exploration Yacht:
Now we can explore more of the antartic  :thumbs:
Having this type of ship is what SSE needs


Maybe Later after a couple of Moths we can have this vessel in the shipyard  :thumbs:

Just wondering is this project still active or dead?
Please Reply

Kind Regards
Oceandream
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on October 28, 2010, 21:15:49
Yeah.
Is this project still active?

Thanks both for asking and sorry for the long silence.
Yes it is. I've had some big uncertainties in real life and I've been very busy during the past 3 months, to the point that I was unable to work on that model, contrarily to what I first thought. If all goes well and since I've now much more time, I should be able to resume work very soon, most probably in a few days.

Quote
Even if this ship does not win i would a great adittion too SSE

Not win? Indeed. But is it because it is not a cruise ship and then the topic is much less popular and no chance to win in the final pool (and thus resulting in a far lesser commercial potential as well)?
Or is it because you think that model is not up to the standards shown by some others contenders and appreciated by forumers in the CCC topic of the SS Extreme forum?
Or is it because, for some reasons, you already don't think it will even be able to enter the CCC?

As soon as I've a positive update on this work, I'll post here.

Best regards,

DVOMarineDesign (Dom).


Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: oceandream on October 28, 2010, 21:27:10
 :thumbs:

*Happy*  :doh:
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: craigster1 on October 28, 2010, 21:28:29
that the best ship yacht in the would i wounder what it would look like in 2d haha
but is looks great hope it wins
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: Captain. Mitch on November 04, 2010, 22:50:24
It's very, very nice to see you working again Dom.  :2thumbs:

I'm sure your project will sucseed! Well, maybe it is not a cruise ship, but it is something new, a change, a luxury & discovery! That is  an intersting model wich gave us all we want, the luxury, the popularity, impresive design but also a huge research vessel wich can take us to the deep seas for huge adventure & exploration.

Like SSE says! From the tropical Bora Bora to the cold Antartic!  :thumbs:

Well, oceanliner & cruise ships also are not the most popular vessels on these forum as i can see, but what i can see from modelers peoples talking, passengers vessels are favorites! So in CCC i can see everybody are doing yachts, cruise ship, ocean liner, ferries...

You model is really great, and also it is the most HIGH detailed as i think ( as i can see ), and i would really want to see it in the game, because as i sayed, i lvoe yachts & these yacht IS MULTIFUNCTIONAL! I mean we can use it in all envirorments, i all conditions and in anytime! That is what is so impresive about these yacht!

Well, after your model is done, send it to Roman ;D, he likes luxury, but he is also an adventure guy, because of that he created the world's largest and most luxury 170 meter yacht "Eclipse" but also another yacht wich is an exploration vessel, 115 meter yacht "Luna", and your model can give him all he wants in one.
Try to contact him.  :thumbs:

Well, i'm sorry i can not decide about these two models here! I like cruise ships & yachts both, and thes love is HUGE, so i can't hurt any of them, so i can not give my vote!

The best thing for me that probably all of these models will get in SSE!

I mean VSTEP probably will not throw away all other models who wount win??? That would be so rude!  :evil:

So probably all the model will end up in "The Shipyard", so i'm lucky these time, because i'l probably get the chance to sail these marvelous yacht, the giant oceanliner, maybe some huge ferries like ( Color ) and maybe something more...

Thank you all the modelers from my side!!

I'm waiting for some news Dom, hope there will be some soon!  :thumbs: Keep going! GREAT JOB TILL NOW!

Many kind regards!
Captain. Mitch
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on November 05, 2010, 00:24:52
Thanks Captain Mitch for the comments and encouragements!
Just a few new screenshots taken 3 or 4 days ago to help you to be patient until the completion of the model:

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-90-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-91-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-92-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-93-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-94-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-95-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-96-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-97-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-98-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-99-700.jpg)


Work has now resumed on the bridge 2 days ago (my current big part of the work) and I'll post new screenshots of that room probably in a few days.

DVOMarineDesign (Dom).
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: cptnchris on November 05, 2010, 02:07:15
Indeed, that is wonderful  :2thumbs: I wish all these CCC ships could be inluded in SSE. Great work  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: saltydog on November 05, 2010, 02:12:14
As usual, your model is of an excellent quality..
I hope to see it in the game soon.. :)
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on November 15, 2010, 21:31:47
Thanks a lot guys for the comments.

So work has resumed and I'm currently working on the bridge. Here are 2 screenshots taken in the 3D program, just to see the progress and the general layout of the place. Several things and details are yet to be added so the upcomming updates will show it less empty:

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-bridge-max-1-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-bridge-max-2-700.jpg)

DVOMarineDesign (Dom).
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: serkan on November 16, 2010, 11:52:25
Amazing work !!!
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on November 16, 2010, 16:57:41
Thank you Serkan!

Ok, here are the most recent update with screenshots from a few minutes ago:

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-100-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-101-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-102-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-103-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-104-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-105-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-106-700.jpg)

Still some things and details to add or complete.

DVOMarineDesign (Dom).
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: larsdehaan on November 16, 2010, 16:59:40
nice

are those waves from vs?
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: v.h94 on November 16, 2010, 18:18:09
It's VSF ;)
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: larsdehaan on November 16, 2010, 18:31:42
own them both
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: v.h94 on November 16, 2010, 18:42:11
Aha but isn't it only VSF that have shadows and those waves? :)
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: larsdehaan on November 16, 2010, 19:11:49
dunno dont play them very often
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: vin_sun on November 16, 2010, 21:09:42

Ok, here are the most recent update with screenshots from a few minutes ago:

DVOMarineDesign (Dom).


Simply put ......... par excellence !!!!
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: oceandream on November 16, 2010, 21:14:17
Awsome
Its looks simply awsome
This is a must have for SSE
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: Captain. Mitch on November 16, 2010, 22:34:15
Hello!

AWESOME! Great model Dom! The bridge looks PERFECT! It is so luxurious, nice & comfort, i like it very, very much!  :2thumbs:

The only thing, i don't see the enter on the bridge? From where we will be able to enter/exit the bridge ( i hope we'l be able to enter/exit bridge ).

Keep going! These is a nice progress and as always in extreme quality! :thumbs:

Kind regards!
Capt. Mitch
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on November 17, 2010, 16:00:03
Thanks all for the encouraging comments.

The only thing, i don't see the enter on the bridge? From where we will be able to enter/exit the bridge ( i hope we'l be able to enter/exit bridge ).

Gosh... silly me, I've forgotten the doors for entering into or exiting from the bridge! Oh, that's not a problem after all, here's the solution to solve that: put the crew members there directly in the shipyard during the construction of the ship and before the ceiling of the bridge is done, then let them be enclosed here for the rest of their life or until the ship is scrapped some 30 or 40 years later...  :lol:

Seriously, joke aside, you can see 2 doors on the aft bulkhead, on each side of the charts' chest of drawers. They both lead to a transersal corridor that leads to the outside through 2 doors, one starboard (below 1st screenshot) and one port side (below 2nd screeshot). This transversal corridor is mainly for crew, captain and owner use.
On the 3rd screenshot, you can see a succint layout around the corridor: 1 is the bridge, 2 are the captain' quarters, 3 is the owner private area (however, his/her large stateroom is located 2 decks below, behind the 4 large vertical portholes you can see on some previous external shots of the yacht), 4 is the downstairs access for crew only and 5 are the downstairs and upstairs accesses for everybody, but the owner or captain can choose to close that access to the guests if needed.
So, like some other yachts, there's not necessarily a direct access from the bridge to the outside (and as far as I know, MCA regulations, for instance, don't impose that) but, for mooring manoeuvres or sailings into narrow chanels or locks, these 2 doors you can see on the above bridge screenshots can be left open as well as the ones leading to the exterior (the 2 first shots below) for a quick and almost direct access to the bridge wings. The distance to go from the bridge to these wings is very short anyway.
The advantage of this layout is to allow a better security in the owner's and captain's quarters and in the bridge from potential agression or attack from the outside (this kind of ship can sometimes be very exposed and rich yachts owners tend to be sometimes a bit paranoid -justifiably or not).
That layout allowed me to resolve the independant crew/captain/owner access from the guests if needed, as well as the use of the flydeck above for everyone, without entering the internal private spaces there, as long as the owner or captain allow it.
When I build a ship model, it is not just an excercice of style or a sort of "3D showcase" only but before all the design and validation of a nautical/structural/architectural/functional/commercial concept where many thoughts are put and searches done, in order to make it as plausible and credible as possible. When I design a ship, I'm a big fan of realism, in all domains and I don't really like improbable creations. In a simulation, the immersive experience once aboard is far greater because of realistic graphics and behaviour, but because of a credible feeling of the ship herself as well.

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-bridge-access-1.jpg)
Starboard access.

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-bridge-access-2.jpg)
Port access.

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-bridge-access-3.jpg)
Layout of the Bridge Deck near the bridge: 1= bridge, 2= captain' quarters, 3= owner private area, 4= downstairs access for crew only and 5= downstairs and upstairs accesses for everybody.

Again, thanks all for your comments, a new update will follow soon.

DVOMarineDesign (Dom).
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: larsdehaan on November 17, 2010, 17:12:26
Aha but isn't it only VSF that have shadows and those waves? :)
but if thats vsf ill eat my...... donut
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on November 17, 2010, 17:26:23
I confirm all my "at sea" screenshots on this thread are directly from VSF and not renderings from a 3D program. The only things customized are the foam, smoke and bow spray textures. I've modified the original dds ones, mainly for my own use so far, but the original ones are not very different however, just slight modifications for more realism.
 I've previously made no mention of that because it is the Ship Sim forum after all and I understand and respect the main focus here is on VSTEP product. I hope someday they'll be able to use my models and we could work together.

PS: You can now prepare the chocolate sauce or the jam...... I mean for eating the donut!  :lol:

DVOMarineDesign (Dom).
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: larsdehaan on November 17, 2010, 17:31:36
hmm can you send me the modifed file? please

btw ill have three donuts(im hungry)

what do you think of my new avatar btw?
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: Captain. Mitch on November 17, 2010, 19:51:36
Hello all!

Thank you for a complete, detailed answer on my question. I'm happy to see some progress and a great plane!

You are really a professional Dom, everything is perfect, you are thinking about everything, and it all look so real as you said you want it that way. I'm glad to see your model! It will be a huge succsess, and soon or later there will come some rich peoples asking for you to make a modle for their yacht!  :thumbs:

Many kind regards!
Capt. Mitch
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: cptnchris on November 18, 2010, 04:01:42
On the latest pictures you shared DOM, The first one I saw I thought was a real ship photo, Then I saw it was YOUR Model, and I was so amazed  :thumbs: You have done excellent on your project. There are some wonderful Models in the CCC I'll tell ya'!  :captain:
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on December 21, 2010, 20:00:00
Thank you Captain. Mitch and cptnchris for your nice and encouraging comments.

Just to clarify, this model is not part of the CCC yet. Actually, I've never said it will and I think some of you may have made the confusion if I read some of the posts here o in the CCC sub-forum. Perhaps for the next one if it happens some day or perhaps an integration into a new version of Ship Sim in the future, if possible... I hope so.

Some news. The bridge is now 99.99% completed with many custom made instruments and digital gauges. There are 59 working instruments into this bridge.
The release will most probably happen within the next few days, most probably before the end of the year if all goes well. I've still some very few and minor details to add, some additional cleaning in the components of the model, as well as some custom made sounds and the download page.

Here's the last update of the bridge:

Main console, engines off:
(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-110-700.jpg)

Engines on with power systems diagram on:
(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-111-700.jpg)

Full astern:
(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-112-700.jpg)

2/3 ahead:
(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-113-700.jpg)

Moving map and navigation console with sat coms sensors system diagram switched on when engines are running:
(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-115-700.jpg)

General view:
(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-116-700.jpg)

Meteo sat, echo sounder, various engines circuits, systems and ballasts diagrams console:
(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-117-700.jpg)

Always pick the right chart before sailing:
(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-119-700.jpg)

And since it looks like the captain has left the charts drawer open...
(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-120-700.jpg)

... it's now time to close it (Ctrl C):
(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-121-700.jpg)

Radar and gps/nav console with rotating radar scan line (about 1 rev/3sec):
(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-122-700.jpg)

Battery charge for talkie-walkies:
(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-123-700.jpg)

Cameras controls, public announcement system, seachlights controls, board HI-FI control and messages/internet interface console:
(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-124-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-126-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-125-700.jpg)

Sailing at dusk, off Scotland coasts:
(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-128-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-118-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-130-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-127-700.jpg)

Careful night watch:
(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-129-700.jpg)

Additionally, I've put together a very basic preview video of the bridge for seeing all of that in movement:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYyowhSGMxw


DVOMarineDesign (Dom).
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: Captain. Mitch on December 22, 2010, 14:22:25
WOOOOW!

Better, and better! This bridge looks AMAZING! I'm so impresed by the functions i saw on the video! It looks so nice when you are speeding up, the displays react, and we can see all the informations on the bridge, also the displays are lighted, so the bridge looks much more real! I am very, very impresed, i can compare that bridge with any other i saw, really nice Dom!

It is just PERFECT! But i must say, i expected that.  ;) Because when you are modeling the result is only THE BEST!  :2thumbs:

You have a huge knowledge in ships and maritime! Keep going!  :thumbs:

Many kind regards
Captain. Mitch
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: Mr Robville on December 22, 2010, 17:51:05
awesome... im completely speechless... the detail is stunning! if this model would be allowed for the CCC, then you would take all top 3 prizes!
every single screenshot looks amazing.
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: JHB on December 23, 2010, 19:45:27
Sweet! :thumbs:
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: oceandream on December 23, 2010, 23:46:15
OMG!!!!!
*hart pounds 10000000000 a min*
This is simply awsome, I love it

Keep up the good work :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: Alex the ship driver on January 02, 2011, 21:18:47
this is the best ship that i have ever seen :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
great! ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: oceandream on January 03, 2011, 18:53:29
Dont use so much emotions please
My head hurts  :C
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on January 07, 2011, 21:31:38
Thanks everyone for your comments, I'm glad some of you have some interest in this work.

Pool & Jacuzzi Simulator!  :lol:

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-162-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-163-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-164-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-165-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-160-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/YE-vsf-161-700.jpg)

The blueish spot effect into the pool are animted for simulating the movement of the water and the bubbles boil into the jacuzzi. Here's a short preview video of all of that (too bad YouTube ate quite a dose of the quality so it appears blurry and a bit strange and messy in that video):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E89LNBavYTs

The end of the construction is very close now and, if all goes well, the release should happen in about a week.

Dom.
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: The Ferry King on January 07, 2011, 21:44:55
Woow Aweseome work Dom :2thumbs:
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: Thor2 on January 08, 2011, 00:11:30
Wow, I have no words. this is really fanntastische work. The 3d design, textures, animation and the presentation. This is really professional work Dom. :2thumbs:

Regards

Thor
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: Captain. Mitch on January 09, 2011, 20:20:34
WOOOW! That is really EXTREME!!  :thumbs:

Well done, you really made some great features on this project wich any of the ships in the game or in CCC doesn't not have.
I think this is the best model ever modeled for any Ship Simulator.

Hey, when you will sent the model to VSTEP? I hope this model will also end up in the game. ;)

Many kind regards!
Captain. Mitch
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: Mr Robville on January 13, 2011, 21:59:41
WOOOW! That is really EXTREME!!  :thumbs:

Well done, you really made some great features on this project wich any of the ships in the game or in CCC doesn't not have.
I think this is the best model ever modeled for any Ship Simulator.

Hey, when you will sent the model to VSTEP? I hope this model will also end up in the game. ;)

Many kind regards!
Captain. Mitch

it's not for the CCC if im right.

@ Dom,
how can you animate things like that  :o


Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: clanky on January 15, 2011, 17:56:51
Dom, have been watching this project from the beginning and it truly is an incredible piece of design work.

Everything about both the design itself and the rendering of it as a model is absolutely fantastic.

I have seen projects submitted by degree level engineering students which pale in comparison to this in terms of polish and professionalism, keep up the good work.
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on January 17, 2011, 15:58:43
Thanks again all for your comments.

Clanky: That's exactly the kind of words I needed, thank you really very much to you too.

She's now completed, please have a look at the presentation pages here:

http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/Sacha/sacha1.htm

Some of the shots:

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/Sacha/YE-vsf-224-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/Sacha/YE-vsf-208-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/Sacha/YE-vsf-189-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/Sacha/YE-vsf-204-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/Sacha/YE-vsf-214-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/Sacha/YE-vsf-192-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/Sacha/YE-vsf-185-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/Sacha/YE-vsf-195-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/Sacha/YE-vsf-217-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/Sacha/YE-vsf-219-700.jpg)

And Captain Mitch: I've followed your suggestion made a few months ago regarding the stern lighting:
(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/Sacha/YE-vsf-174-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/Sacha/YE-vsf-173-700.jpg)

Many other large resolution screenshots available from the above link.

Again, many thanks for all the members who have contributed to this topic during the past months.


DVOMarineDesign (Dom).
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: The Ferry King on January 17, 2011, 16:24:29
Dom you done a great job their :thumbs:
You must be very proud and i think its just absolutely fantastic

I'm looking forward to more great projects from you like this one :thumbs:
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: alex 3d on January 17, 2011, 20:02:24
i am buying at weekend.a great ship from a great modeler. :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: Captain. Mitch on January 18, 2011, 23:51:30
Hello all!

Ohh, falling of my chair!

This yacht looks AMAZING! Ohh, it is a huge shame she didn't entered the CCC, it would be PERFECT!
I must say, that is the most wonderful model i ever saw! You are an extreme PRO in modeling!
I'm just waiting your post for some months saying, "Roman called me today, he asked if he can use my model for his new mega yacht".  ;)

If i get the VS, this model will be the first one i'm going to buy! I can't stop watching the pictures of this beautiful creature!

And also thank you a lot Dom! You accepted my ides, and i appreciate that so, so, so much! It is a great fealing to see those light on hear, also looks nice!  ;)

Keep going! And promise, you will never stop modeling! You are a talent & a pro!!
ALL THE BEST DOM!

AND I'M EXPECTING YOU NEXT PROJECT!!  :thumbs:
Maybe something like you'r older model of the cruise ships ( it fascinates me )  ;D.

Many kind regards!
Captain. Mitch

Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: alex 3d on January 19, 2011, 17:47:40
can u make tug next?
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: larsdehaan on January 20, 2011, 14:25:42
Dom you know what really would look awesome? a glass bottom (just a part)
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: The Ferry King on January 21, 2011, 22:48:39
he *FINISHED* his project

ask him that when he is doing his next ship
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: larsdehaan on January 22, 2011, 09:42:55
he *FINISHED* his project

ask him that when he is doing his next ship
i know that... i meant it as a option wich could be added when he wants to upgrade her (she's great as she is now)
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on February 18, 2011, 16:50:11
Hello all,

I thought it would be better to go on on this thread instead of creating a new one.

I've recently worked again on my 1958 tanker for an update and a new release. The new model is now freely available.

What's new in version compared to the previous one:
- New organization and hierarchy of objects within the 3D model for an almost instantaneous loading into the simulator (VSF), better performances fps wise, as well as a correct position of the model within the sim for correct dynamic calculations of the program.
- Various bump mapping and reflection effects throughout the entire model.
- New lifeboats.
- Refined behaviour.
- Working compasses on the bridge wings.
- Internal lighting is no longer a sail but an animation (Ctrl A).
- Some improved textures

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/gu-vsf-24-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/gu-vsf-26-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/gu-vsf-30-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/gu-vsf-31-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/gu-vsf-20-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/gu-vsf-22-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/gu-vsf-32-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/gu-vsf-34-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/gu-vsf-37-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/gu-vsf-38-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/gu-vsf-41-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/gu-vsf-42-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/gu-vsf-43-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/gu-vsf-49-700.jpg)

These screenshots in their original larger size + several other ones here:
http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/france3d/VS4.htm

I add two other panoramic shots of the bridge:
(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/gu-bridge-1-700.jpg)
(Original large size here (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/gu-bridge-1.jpg)).

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/gu-bridge-2-700.jpg)
(Original large size here (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/gu-bridge-2.jpg)).

Who knows... perhaps for the next CCC? (if there's one some day).
Well, it is not a passenger ship, so it would have no chance with the popular vote system.  :lol:


DVOMarineDesign (Dom).
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: The Ferry Man on February 18, 2011, 16:55:20
Thats a great model - I like it  :)

Maybe you could E-Mail VSTEP about it before hand - they could very well be interested in it - they should be
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: The Ferry King on February 18, 2011, 18:29:12
they will be interested!
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on April 07, 2011, 12:49:26
Thanks both for the comments.

Not a new project but several weeks ago, I've started the conversion work of the my VS7 Big U to VSF. I've been working on her at a very slow pace and on irregular basis so many things have yet to be done.
Although it's not really visible from the below screenshots, the whole model's components hierarchy have been reorganized for VSF purpose as well as for implementing the bump-mapping effects. Those effects are not done yet but I should be able to start working on them shortly. Actually the most submerged part of the iceberg of the work has been done for this conversion and the more visible stuff can start now (bump-mapping effects, improved textures, improved materials and tones, Ctrl A animated lights...)
Besides, considering VSF accepts no blattant mesh distortion or texture-mapping hazard because of the way the program handles light on objects and because of specularity, I had to redo the mapping and improve the textures of the lifeboats as well as slightly improve their hulls meshes. A blattant visual flaw that only appears in VSF when light came from nearly the horizon (mainly around dawn or dusk hours) is now corrected then.
The elements.cfg for a realistic behaviour is already around 90% done and only minor adjustments are still to be implemented, as well as some other minor details.

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-1-700.jpg)
Click here for full size screenshot. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-1.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-2-700.jpg)
Click here for full size screenshot. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-2.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-3-700.jpg)
Click here for full size screenshot. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-3.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-4-700.jpg)
Click here for full size screenshot. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-4.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-5-700.jpg)
Click here for full size screenshot. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-5.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-6-700.jpg)
Click here for full size screenshot. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-6.jpg)

Much closer screenshots will be shown when the graphic effects and improvements will be implemented.

DVOMarineDesign (Dom).
Title: Re: Project: Exploration Yacht.
Post by: Third Mate on April 07, 2011, 14:49:32
Thats a great model - I like it  :)

Maybe you could E-Mail VSTEP about it before hand - they could very well be interested in it - they should be

Excelent, Excelent ! nothing like good old fashioned tanker with wear and tear on a nice morning, I am sure keen to take control of that on the seas  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Projects: Exploration Yacht - Tanker - SS UNITED STATES
Post by: J3nsen on April 07, 2011, 18:03:29
You have always been an inspiration Dom!  :)
Title: Re: Projects: Exploration Yacht - Tanker - SS UNITED STATES
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on April 23, 2011, 10:35:06
Thanks a lot both for your above comments.

Well, an update. I've worked on a slow pace but I've worked on and improved a few textures and materials for better accuracy as well as the bump-mapping for better visual realism that VSF (and SSE to some extend -if only we could use much more tiled textures to sharpen thse effects and make them graphically much more realistic!!) allows. Below are some screenshots taken about a week ago:

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-7-700.jpg)
Click here for original larger size of the screenshot. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-7.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-8-700.jpg)
Click here for original larger size of the screenshot. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-8.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-9-700.jpg)
Click here for original larger size of the screenshot. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-9.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-10-700.jpg)
Click here for original larger size of the screenshot. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-10.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-11-700.jpg)
Click here for original larger size of the screenshot. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-11.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-12-700.jpg)
Click here for original larger size of the screenshot. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-12.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-13-700.jpg)
Click here for original larger size of the screenshot. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-13.jpg)

And here the bump-mapping job done so far (yesterday) in order to give a metal/painted/welded look to the hull (click on the large size shots for better seing the effects):

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-14-700.jpg)
Click here for original larger size of the screenshot. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-14.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-15-700.jpg)
Click here for original larger size of the screenshot. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-15.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-16-700.jpg)
Click here for original larger size of the screenshot. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-16.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-17-700.jpg)
Click here for original larger size of the screenshot. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-17.jpg)

I think the four above screenshots are the appropriate example why I do not like the large sized baked textures at all on simulation models since they can't provide the sufficient realism once aboard or close to the model and render the real feeling of the materials used and they're too often a blurry and dirty low resolution amount of pixels when seen from a close viewpoint, although they usually look really good from distance (and for the umpteenth time, I want to be aboard in a simulation and not use it for only looking at ship from distance  ;)  ) In short, I think it's a non sense to use large baked textures on a simulatin model in general since that doesn't allow a good use (or a use at all) of the bump-mapping effects (unless it is a very large texture on a rather small object like a plane or helicopter for instance) and I think it's now becoming a thing of the past, at least for vehicles. Besides, at least on my computer, I've found out 7 or 8 very large textures are much hardware demanding than 50 or 60 smaller tiled textures, due to graphic memory size limitations. So, large baked textures may not even be of real benefit from a pure hardware point now, at least not in all cases and, anyway, that shouldn't be used when they detract the visual realism so much. I've often said they ruin my experience in a sim as far as visual realism is concerned once aboard.

As far as bump-mapping effects are concerned, I've worked on most of the other areas of the ship as well but I'll post a few screenshots of that in a next post when I'll have worked on them a bit more again. This addon is nearing completion now and the remaining work should not be very extensive now.

DVOMarineDesign (Dom).
Title: Re: Projects: Exploration Yacht - Tanker - SS UNITED STATES
Post by: Bartolomeus on April 23, 2011, 11:54:50
Hey Dom. The VSF version looks outstanding. You make an already perfect model even more perfect! I love the new textures with bump maps. 

Marko
Title: Re: Projects: Exploration Yacht - Tanker - SS UNITED STATES
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on April 24, 2011, 18:25:48
Thanks a lot Marko!

I've worked a bit on the internal+funnels lighting during the past 3 or 4 days:

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-20-700.jpg)
Click here for larger resolution screenshot. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-20.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-21-700.jpg)
Click here for larger resolution screenshot. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-21.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-22-700.jpg)
Click here for larger resolution screenshot. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-22.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-23-700.jpg)
Click here for larger resolution screenshot. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-23.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-24-700.jpg)
Click here for larger resolution screenshot. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-24.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-25-700.jpg)
Click here for larger resolution screenshot. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-25.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-26-700.jpg)
Click here for larger resolution screenshot. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-26.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-27-700.jpg)
Click here for larger resolution screenshot. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-27.jpg)

I hope to release her in one or two weeks.

Dom.
Title: Re: Projects: Exploration Yacht - Tanker - SS UNITED STATES
Post by: cpt.nordstrand on April 24, 2011, 23:30:20
wow!!! it look like the real "united states", great moddeling :2thumbs:
Title: Re: Projects: Exploration Yacht - Tanker - SS UNITED STATES
Post by: larsdehaan on April 25, 2011, 07:56:50
i just looooove the  funnels Dom good work as always!
Title: Re: Projects: Exploration Yacht - Tanker - SS UNITED STATES
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on May 03, 2011, 18:12:05
Thank you both for your comments.

wow!!! it look like the real "united states", great moddeling :2thumbs:

Indeed, cpt.nordstrand, I try to build my simulation addons as much as visualy realistic or at least credible as possible. I like to actually "feel aboard" a ship in a simulation and not just look at her from distance. That needs quite a lot of work and compromises (especially for such a huge ship!) in order to still keep the addon usable for decent computers.

She's now ready to sail. You can see the list of what's new in this version into he readme file by clicking on the download link at the bottom of this post.

Here are the most recent screenshots of the liner in VSF:

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-35-700.jpg)
Click here for original larger size of the screenshot. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-35.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-29-700.jpg)
Click here for original larger size of the screenshot. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-29.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-40-700.jpg)
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(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-31-700.jpg)
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(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-30-700.jpg)
Click here for original larger size of the screenshot. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-30.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-33-700.jpg)
Click here for original larger size of the screenshot. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-33.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-41-700.jpg)
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(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-34-700.jpg)
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(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-43-700.jpg)
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(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-44-700.jpg)
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(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-37-700.jpg)
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(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-45-700.jpg)
Click here for original larger size of the screenshot. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-45.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-46-700.jpg)
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(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-38-700.jpg)
Click here for original larger size of the screenshot. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/U-vsf-38.jpg)

And here's the link to the readme page if you're interested in downloading the ship: Readme page for SS UNITED STATES v3 for VSF. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/download/readme-SSUS-vsf.htm)

Dom.
Title: Re: Projects: Exploration Yacht - Tanker - SS UNITED STATES
Post by: The Ferry King on May 03, 2011, 18:43:50
She looks beautiful!
Great Work ! i'll definetly download it and see
Title: Re: Projects: Exploration Yacht - Tanker - SS UNITED STATES
Post by: saltydog on May 03, 2011, 18:55:07
Great work.. :thumbs:  (in some shots the funnels seem a bit orange)
Title: Re: Projects: Exploration Yacht - Tanker - SS UNITED STATES
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on May 04, 2011, 11:39:34
Thanks both for you comments.

Great work.. :thumbs:  (in some shots the funnels seem a bit orange)

I suppose you're speaking about the screenshots taken at night when the ship is all enlighted? Then that's normal the funnels look orange. If you project a yellow/white light on a red surface, then the resulting color will most likely be orangish, like on this picture:
http://www.coastalshipping.co.uk/207-259-large/ss-united-states.jpg

Of course the ideal would be that the simulator program actually projects lights on objects for a more life like result, but I afraid it's not untill computers are more powerful in order to keep playability ok.

Thank you again for your posts.

DVOMarineDesign (Dom).
Title: Re: Projects: Exploration Yacht - Tanker - SS UNITED STATES - Hydrofoils Shuttle
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on June 04, 2011, 17:59:59
Here's an hydrofoils-shuttle, perhaps I may use the hull and foils for a gunship version in the future.
The design is a fictional one, slightly inspired by all these ones sailing in the ex-soviet republics, mainly in the 70s and 80s, plus a dose of modernism, plus a dose of my own design, which is interesting to work out from a pure engineering point of view. She's 35 meters long and can carry about 120 passengers for inter island or short maritime traffic. Max speed will be about 38/40kts.
I've always been interested in these hydrofoil-boats since my childhood, especially when there were more numerous than nowadays and I wanted to build something rather unusual. Also, the sea trials and the dynamic behaviour will be interesting to work out.

I've started about 8 days ago and I've still to complete the pilot house and funnels, to add the masts, and add or modify a few details here and there. There will be a fonctional bridge as well.

Here are some basic renderings, directly from Rhino3D:

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-13-700.jpg)
Larger size rendering here. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-13.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-14-700.jpg)
Larger size rendering here. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-14.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-19-700.jpg)
Larger size rendering here. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-19.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-20-700.jpg)
Larger size rendering here. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-20.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-21-700.jpg)
Larger size rendering here. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-21.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-22-700.jpg)
Larger size rendering here. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-22.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-23-700.jpg)
Larger size rendering here. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-23.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-24-700.jpg)
Larger size rendering here. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-24.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-25-700.jpg)
Larger size rendering here. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-25.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-26-700.jpg)
Larger size rendering here. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-26.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-15-700.jpg)
Larger size rendering here. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-15.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-16-700.jpg)
Larger size rendering here. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-16.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-17-700.jpg)
Larger size rendering here. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-17.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-18-700.jpg)
Larger size rendering here. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-18.jpg)

No textures or materials yet, just plain colors.
All in all, still a significant way to go before the release.

DVOMarineDesign. (Dom).
Title: Re: Projects: Exploration Yacht - Tanker - SS UNITED STATES
Post by: The Ferry Man on June 04, 2011, 18:17:06
Looks very impressive Dom, as usual  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Projects: Exploration Yacht - Tanker - SS UNITED STATES
Post by: Third Mate on June 05, 2011, 08:21:46
It's like a Torpedo in the water,  :o who ever is looking forward getting work on time, better buy a ticket on that
Title: Re: Projects: Exploration Yacht - Tanker - SS UNITED STATES
Post by: Yossarian1943 on June 07, 2011, 21:18:22
Are these addons available for sse? Or will they be, sometime? :blush:
Title: Re: Projects: Exploration Yacht - Tanker - SS UNITED STATES
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on June 10, 2011, 12:34:51
Thanks all for your comments.

Are these addons available for sse? Or will they be, sometime? :blush:

It's up to VSTEP to show an active and concrete interest or not and to value a commercial potential or not of the models presented here in this active projects section of the forum. On top of the models themselves, that interest or lack of from VSTEP is also in relation with the reactions (or lack of) from the members here. We can only suggest our work, do as better as we can, and wait.

Back to this hydrofoils EXPRESS SHUTTLE I: The modelling itself is now completed, at least for the exteriors. Bridge will come later. Texturing and first dynamic testing process will be started shortly, probably next week.

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-30-700.jpg)
Larger original size of the rendering here. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-30.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-37-700.jpg)
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(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-35-700.jpg)
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(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-36-700.jpg)
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(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-31-700.jpg)
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(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-32-700.jpg)
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(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-33-700.jpg)
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(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-34-700.jpg)
Larger original size of the rendering here. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-34.jpg)

DVOMarineDesign (Dom).


Title: Re: Projects: Exploration Yacht - Tanker - SS UNITED STATES
Post by: clanky on June 10, 2011, 13:02:10
Once again Dom a beautiful looking model.

Just a quick question, are the bollards shown on the side taken from a real life design or from your imagination?  I ask because from an engineering perspective the structure they are sitting on does not look strong enough to take the vertical forces which would be genrated by the boat rolling alongside, you may want to add some extra stiffening. 

On the other hand if this is taken from an existing design then someone cleverer than me may have already calculated the stresses involved and I might just be being an old Spambot about it :)

Either way a fantastic looking vessel.
Title: Re: Projects: Exploration Yacht - Tanker - SS UNITED STATES
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on June 11, 2011, 10:58:45
Just a quick question, are the bollards shown on the side taken from a real life design or from your imagination?  I ask because from an engineering perspective the structure they are sitting on does not look strong enough to take the vertical forces which would be genrated by the boat rolling alongside, you may want to add some extra stiffening.  

On the other hand if this is taken from an existing design then someone cleverer than me may have already calculated the stresses involved and I might just be being an old Spambot about it :)

Either way a fantastic looking vessel.

Thanks for the comments Clanky. Now that's a constructive feedback!

I had thought about that as well, but finally didn't bother to make a deeper engineering analysis for that very point. hese structures are mainly there for protecting the foils when manoeuvring or moored alongside a quay. On existng vessels of that kind, they're about like the ones I did, in short, they're not heavy strucutres but rather light ones. In some cases I've seen, the slanted supports under the horizontal platforms have a more open angle (they're more vertical), in some other cases no. But the difference with my design is that, afterward, I've finally decided to put the mooring bollards there for more practicality (but I'm not sure it is thecase or not on some real vessels of that kind). Perhaps I should have not because of the vertical constraints generated by the boat rolling alongside as you've pointed out indeed and I should have leave them on the main body. So the option I have is to either remove them and put them on the deck instead (but the access to the bow is not easy like on several of these real crafts) or to open the angle of metallic supports under these lateral platform structures. I think I'm going to choose the later, or perhaps add another row of supports with open angles there, under the already existing ones for correcting the problem and add some extra stiffening.

So NO... you're NOT being an old Spambot about it!  :lol:

Thank you for the feedback Clanky. I've examinated a lot of things for this design but obviously I cannot spend to much time and thoughts on everything and some points would need more, what I should have done anyway.
Your observation is a very valid one and I'll add the correction in the final design before the addon release. thank you.

DVOMarineDesign (Dom).
Title: Re: Projects: Exploration Yacht - Tanker - SS UNITED STATES
Post by: clanky on June 13, 2011, 12:03:42
Cheers Dom, I was once on a nw build project were a 40 ton crane was welded directly to the deck with no extra stiffening, I questioned this and was told that the designers had calculated the stresses involved and it was acceptable, I asked what percentage of steel wastage they had allowed for when making the calculations and there was a stony silence, the next day extra stiffening was added below the deck.

They all had fancy computers, I had stood under a few cranes when they were lifting heavy loads!
Title: Re: Projects: Exploration Yacht - Tanker - SS UNITED STATES
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on June 15, 2011, 17:21:47
Ha ha, that's rather funny Clanky! And they were designers...
Fortunately, they've finally decided to quickly listen to you befor a potential serious problem arises.

I've started the first sea trials a few days ago. As you can see, some parts are still missing and there's absolutely no graphic optimization yet, like for instance materials/textures optimization (some will probably be enhanced a bit), neither bump mapping, neither reflections and no smoke or lights. The purpose was just to set the first in-game file structure and dynamic parameters right.

Very slight lift at 12/13kts:
(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-7-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-8-700.jpg)

Full planing above 28/29kts, here at max speed of 38/40kts:

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-1-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-2-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-3-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-4-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-5-700.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-6-700.jpg)

Still quite some work to achieve as you can see.
(And as you can see Clanky, the angle of the supports under the mooring plateforms have been opened (+15°) for extra vertical stiffening).

Dom.
Title: Re: Projects: Exploration Yacht - Tanker - SS UNITED STATES
Post by: Rbsanford on July 19, 2011, 04:20:41
:0 yuor ships are jaw-dropping. amazing! i love them! how long does it take to make one?
Title: Re: Projects: Exploration Yacht - Tanker - SS UNITED STATES
Post by: clanky on July 19, 2011, 08:36:11
yuor ships are jaw-dropping. amazing!

This.

Some of the design projects that I have seen on this forum are absolutely fantastic, from your wonderful creations to Mr. Robvilles fantastic Titanic to TFM's incredible ferries to name just a few.
Title: Re: Projects: Exploration Yacht - Tanker - SS UNITED STATES
Post by: DVOMarineDesign on August 04, 2011, 22:43:38
Rbsanford: Thank you for your comments. To answer your question, let say a rather small vessel like this above one would take less than a month (mainly spare time, not full time every day) to be completed, but considering I had to stop it for a while, it now takes far longer than that. To give you a better and more reliable idea, the SS UNITED STATES I had modeled 2 years ago took me about 3 months 2 weeks of often full-time work about 4 or 5 days a week to be completed (it was about a 300-350hrs job I think).

Clanky: Again, thank you very much for your comments and feedback.

After a nearly 2-month long break due to other non-simulator related 3D work to achieve (but still ship related) + a few other reasons, work on this hydrofoils vessel has resumed last week.
Except perhaps for very minor things or textures improvements, I think the exteriors are now completed with the bump-mapping and all the moving parts done as well. Here are the most recent screenshots taken today (details on bomp-mapping are more visible by clicking on the original size screenshots links):

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/hydro-vsf-10-700.jpg)
Larger original size of the screenshot here. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-10.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-11-700.jpg)
Larger original size of the screenshot here. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-11.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-12-700.jpg)
Larger original size of the screenshot here. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-12.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-13-700.jpg)
Larger original size of the screenshot here. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-13.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-14-700.jpg)
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(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-15-700.jpg)
Larger original size of the screenshot here. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-15.jpg)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-16-700.jpg)
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(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-17-700.jpg)
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(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-18-700.jpg)
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(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-19-700.jpg)
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(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-20-700.jpg)
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(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-21-700.jpg)
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(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-22-700.jpg)
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(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-23-700.jpg)
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(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-24-700.jpg)
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(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-25-700.jpg)
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(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-26-700.jpg)
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(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-27-700.jpg)
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The sliding side doors are openable (Ctrl C)

(http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-28-700.jpg)
Larger original size of the screenshot here. (http://www.dvomarinedesign.com/vsf/hydro-vsf-28.jpg)
Oops!... Looks like the helmsman is falling asleep...

Now the next step is to model the bridge.

DVOMarineDesign (Dom).
Title: Re: Projects: Exploration Yacht - Tanker - SS UNITED STATES
Post by: The Ferry Man on August 04, 2011, 22:47:19
Wow!!!

That is Super Impressive Dom - a great job as usual  :)
Title: Re: Projects: Exploration Yacht - Tanker - SS UNITED STATES
Post by: Rbsanford on August 05, 2011, 02:33:53
dom, vstep would be crazy not to have your ships in the shipyard.