CHICAGO: 2010 future vision 3D model - Page 21

STR · #**401** Posted **Oct 15, 2006, 1:14 AM**

The steps to making a Fordham Spire (easy way).

1) Make a cone.
2) Carve out four bites into the cone.
3) take the carved out cone and twist it.

It's actually easier than it might seem.

Chicago2020 · #**402** Posted **Oct 16, 2006, 4:41 AM**

Its going to be hard for photographers to fit all those buildings for the post cards

aaron38 · #**403** Posted **Oct 17, 2006, 5:45 PM**

STR,
On the boom rundown was a note that Astoria Tower at 9th and State might have started site prep. Is it in the model? I don't see it in the shot looking up State. It would be due west of Park Michican I think.

STR · #**404** Posted **Oct 18, 2006, 1:35 AM**

^I have no idea. post an emporis link.

1 Pru and Aon

CGII · #**405** Posted **Oct 18, 2006, 1:41 AM**

I think the word I'm trying to find is WOW.

You've got to put up the Prudential logo at the base of 1 Pru sometime, too.

STR · #**406** Posted **Oct 18, 2006, 1:47 AM**

A bumpmap could propbably do that perfectly.

BTW For all those into 3D modelling, note the trick I used on the observation deck, where I use one block to depict two mullions on opposite sides of the tower. It's a quick and easy way to lower the overhead on your computer, so long as you don't need interior shots.

aaron38 · #**407** Posted **Oct 18, 2006, 4:55 AM**

STR,
Here's Astoria Tower on Emporis.
http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=240303

STR · #**408** Posted **Oct 19, 2006, 9:23 PM**

I'm pretty sure I was going to get around to it, then didn't.

It happens.

A lot.

rds989 · #**409** Posted **Nov 19, 2006, 6:50 AM**

I hadn't visited for a while, because you had made noises about quitting many months ago.

I'm so glad you're keeping it up -- the models are totally incredible and a tremendous resource. Obviously you're doing it because it's fun, so I don't feel guilty enjoying it so much.

DaleAvella · #**410** Posted **Nov 20, 2006, 6:36 PM**

STR: I was wondering in your model if it is possible to view from ground level? Say looking north at Monroe & Columbus or down Clark St. from Armitage?

Grumpy · #**411** Posted **Nov 20, 2006, 11:57 PM**

you need to ask Dylan to make a poster of your drawings

Bergenser · #**412** Posted **Nov 21, 2006, 7:04 PM**

awsome chicago pano!

N_a_U · #**413** Posted **Nov 24, 2006, 12:59 PM**

STR I'm interesed for the 3d Model you are making.
I hope we can get an agreement

this is my email: perez.barcelo@gmail.com

thanks, and congratulations by the forum

Chitown · #**414** Posted **Nov 24, 2006, 5:13 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by N_a_U

STR I'm interesed for the 3d Model you are making.

I'm interested in them. Hey STR, what modeling program are you using?

Nowhereman1280 · #**415** Posted **Dec 4, 2006, 6:03 AM**

^^^ STR should get a modeling program company to sponsor him at the rate people keep asking what he uses! Kinda like illegal street racing, except with computers and buildings.

Btown · #**416** Posted **Dec 11, 2006, 8:10 AM**

i love sf and oakland but why havent we even gotten to 1000' yet.........

anyway I LOVE IT

Grumpy · #**417** Posted **Mar 5, 2007, 12:26 PM**

@ STR , you know of the Chicago 3D maps published by Rand McNally in the nineties ?

bnk · #**418** Posted **Apr 28, 2007, 4:12 AM**

bump

ATLksuGUY · #**419** Posted **May 2, 2007, 7:56 PM**

Hes using google Sketch up most likely and STR you should incude an updated download, AND an updated version of the Chicago spire instead of fordham.

malec · #**420** Posted **May 3, 2007, 8:41 AM**

3DS Max actually