Topic: Proteus SWATH Pilot Tender (Read 30299 times)

Minime · « **Reply #75 on:** August 30, 2009, 11:10:17 »

Nice renders, love the lighting and of coarse the boat too

Mad_Fred · « **Reply #76 on:** August 30, 2009, 16:26:16 »

Many thanks, everyone!!

Sam, yeah it wasn't possible for me to attend, even if I had known about it sooner. But thanks a lot anyway!

firestar12 · « **Reply #77 on:** August 30, 2009, 18:31:08 »

Fantastic. No words that I know can sum up how I feel about this vessel!

Mad_Fred · « **Reply #78 on:** August 30, 2009, 20:51:04 »

There, there.. it's only a sketchup model.. It's not like I built the real thing all by myself, blindfolded...

But thank you very much for the kind words nonetheless, Shane!!!

Tomaten · « **Reply #79 on:** August 31, 2009, 15:43:26 »

really amazing mate!!

Mad_Fred · « **Reply #80 on:** August 31, 2009, 15:47:19 »

Thanks, mate!! appreciate that!

Wave Music · « **Reply #81 on:** August 31, 2009, 15:49:07 »

Pretty professional work there. Well done, Fred!

Edwin 24 · « **Reply #82 on:** August 31, 2009, 15:58:10 »

Quote from: Mad_Fred on August 04, 2009, 08:56:46

Thanks very much!

Yeah, sketchup model, but a carrara render though.

Hey will you try to put it in ship sim 2008?

Tomaten · « **Reply #83 on:** September 01, 2009, 15:25:12 »

If he gets it ingame, it will be to SS extremes

Wave Music · « **Reply #84 on:** September 05, 2009, 14:55:12 »

How's the progress going, Fred?

Mad_Fred · « **Reply #85 on:** September 05, 2009, 14:57:21 »

Nothing new to report..

Although I did go and visit Hoek van Holland yesterday, and got a close look at the Cetus, one of the real ones.

Also went to Maassluis to see Furie, and saw some interesting things in the area, many ships going in and out, nice Ferries at the Stena Line terminal, the other pilot boats.. etc..

A very windy, very nice day, all in all.

The Ferry Man · « **Reply #86 on:** September 05, 2009, 14:58:54 »

Quote from: Mad_Fred on September 05, 2009, 14:57:21

Nothing new to report..

Although I did go and visit Hoek van Holland yesterday, and got a close look at the Cetus, one of the real ones.

Also went to Maassluis to see Furie, and saw some interesting things in the area, many ships going in and out, nice Ferries at the Stena Line terminal, the other pilot boats.. etc..

A very windy, very nice day, all in all.

Sounds like a Good Day Out...

Any Pics?

Mad_Fred · « **Reply #87 on:** September 05, 2009, 15:08:01 »

It was indeed!

No pics yet.. my mate took a lot though, well.. lateron after we bought some new batteries

, but he didn't email em over yet. I'm going to his place tonight, and I'll bring a usb stick so might have some nice shots tomorrow, if he managed to make some good ones.

The Ferry Man · « **Reply #88 on:** September 05, 2009, 15:13:10 »

Sam · « **Reply #89 on:** September 13, 2009, 13:26:12 »

Wow, some of those light renders are amasing realisticly!

I only spotted one mistake.
On the anchor winch you used a chain while it is a steel cable on the real ship.
On the real ship there is a short peice of chain at the anchor, but the rest is steel cable.

You can clearly see that on one of the pictures that I made.

Ballast · « **Reply #90 on:** October 22, 2009, 10:52:10 »

They also come in red

Spotted the German SWATH "Borkum" a while ago on the river Elbe.

Mad_Fred · « **Reply #91 on:** October 22, 2009, 11:23:47 »

Thanks Ballast, nice photo!

At first I wanted to make a second one in these colors too, but haven't got round to that and don't know that I will..

Thanks TFM and Sam!!

and yep I know, Sam.. And the anchor is the wrong kind too. I might change it. I actually made that chain for another vessel and just used it here too. lazyman's solution.

Fred.

Bibo · « **Reply #92 on:** November 06, 2009, 09:39:58 »

I found this video of a sistership: Cetus (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuVyulwUxzA&feature=player_embedded#)

Agent|Austin · « **Reply #93 on:** November 06, 2009, 10:13:00 »

Quote from: Bibo on November 06, 2009, 09:39:58

I found this video of a sistership: Cetus (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuVyulwUxzA&feature=player_embedded#)

Great find. Nice video

-Austin

AriesDW · « **Reply #94 on:** November 19, 2009, 18:44:43 »

That is really an impressive design. I do not recall seeing one of those before. I would imagine, though, turning and sideways maneuvering to be quite difficult. Forgive me if I am wrong.

Minime · « **Reply #95 on:** November 19, 2009, 19:38:26 »

actually those vessels have very good handling skills. I think she can go around herself with out any bow thrusters or anything.

Ballast · « **Reply #96 on:** November 19, 2009, 19:47:28 »

The SWATH vessels have indeed great maneuvering characteristics. They also can sail in rougher weather than the regular jet propulsion tenders and continue pilot services.

Even though, the Dutch pilot society invested again in jet prop tenders instead of SWATH vessels. The jet propulsion vessels are easier and safer to get alongside with. With SWATH you basicly get one shot to get alongside in the proper position. With jet propulsion vessel you can still control the tender to get it right.

AriesDW · « **Reply #97 on:** November 24, 2009, 07:37:59 »

Well thank you for sharing with me you knowledge.

Mad_Fred · « **Reply #98 on:** November 24, 2009, 15:33:09 »

Thanks very much, gentlemen!!! For the kind words, and the input!

JoaoMarques · « **Reply #99 on:** December 13, 2009, 18:38:36 »

Quote from: Mad_Fred on August 04, 2009, 08:53:24

Hey everyone,

I was asked a few times about the attempt to make the Perseus, that I took a while ago. And asked if I was going to continue. Unfortunatly that first attempt was not very good. So I started it again, from scratch. It's not a 100% accurate copy since I only found photo's and no plans (yet), but generally realistic enough to bare the same name allready, I reckon... Lotsa work still to be done, but it's a start.

More to follow soon, I hope.

Fred.

what is the program you use to design these boats in 3d?

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