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25 Feb 2015, 01:02 (Ref:3508632) | #151 | ||
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Try taking a look at this thread. It's a tutorial on Sketchup that I started long time ago.
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25 Feb 2015, 01:12 (Ref:3508636) | #152 | |
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This first question s obvious. How do you curve the track?
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25 Feb 2015, 14:00 (Ref:3508833) | #153 | ||
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I don't really want to make this thread a tutorial. If you guys have any questions you can send me a PM, or preferably post a question on the thread SBF linked to above, so we can get a bit of discussion going.
And yes, I can confirm, it is very time consuming! You should bare in mind though, that I have been doing these designs for 4 years now. My first attempt at a sketchup design resulted in this messy thing from 2011 (never-before-seen because I wasn't happy with the result). The best way to learn how to use sketchup is to get stuck in, make mistakes, and figure out what went wrong, and if you can't, then let us know because we will be happy to help out. |
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10 Mar 2015, 00:33 (Ref:3513514) | #154 | ||
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New name, same designer!
It's that time again....
It's another "classic" circuit remodelled for current safety standards and circuit design trends. The new course (red) is about 4km in length, and the old circuit (green) is still available for use if nostalgia takes hold. Next up will be a circuit in the style of a classic British club track, stay tuned... |
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10 Mar 2015, 01:44 (Ref:3513526) | #155 | ||
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10 Mar 2015, 22:03 (Ref:3513818) | #156 | ||
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Indeed, it is weird, and thats what makes it a challenge and gives it character! What is worse, hating a corner because it is tricky/unusual, or getting bored with endless 3rd gear, constant radius corners?
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11 Mar 2015, 06:44 (Ref:3513953) | #157 | |
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19 Mar 2015, 14:05 (Ref:3517101) | #158 | ||
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As a follow up, here is what I'd imagine the racing line to around the final corners of the lap.
New track soon (TM) Last edited by SKG; 19 Mar 2015 at 14:06. Reason: Forgot picture attachment |
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21 Mar 2015, 13:42 (Ref:3517743) | #159 | |
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Conceptually, your recent work reminds me very much of Circuito di Siracusa, located in Italy. The aerial view of it today shows many of the safety feature upgrades you have shown here. Well done.
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21 Mar 2015, 16:29 (Ref:3517893) | #160 | ||
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Your latest track is absolutely stunning and with a nice background story. The modern version is cool, but the classic configuration looks really fun to drive!
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Thanks! The old circuit does have a nice flow but I'm not sure how good the racing would be. With the upgrades, I tried to keep the feel of the circuit whilst improving overtaking opportunities, and make things safer. |
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21 Mar 2015, 19:01 (Ref:3518021) | #162 | ||
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I think you are right, indeed, but that's often the case with old circuits isn't it? Great challenge and fun for the drivers, but the race wouldn't be entertaining for the spectators. That's also why your upgrades are so realistic.
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25 Mar 2015, 12:54 (Ref:3519347) | #163 | |
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I must take my hat off, your latest track shows the commitment most of us don't have when detailing a sketch! That's beautiful!
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26 Mar 2015, 19:15 (Ref:3519983) | #164 | ||
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26 Mar 2015, 19:33 (Ref:3519989) | #165 | ||
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Motivated by what's being discussed over here: http://tentenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=143870
I decided to reactivate Bobs Track Builder to check out my first (and so far... only) attempt at building a circuit for use in rFactor. I don't plan on progressing much further with it, which is why I am comfortable sharing it in its quite obviously WIP state. The circuit roughly follows the layout of one of my previous designs shared here back in 2013 (http://tentenths.com/forum/showpost....&postcount=106). A couple of changes were needed, mainly the pitline needed moving to the next straight, and the reprofiling of some corners at the top of the circuit. Screens and video below (apologies for the quite frankly awful video quality) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCcu1I-b0K0 |
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26 Mar 2015, 19:48 (Ref:3519997) | #166 | ||
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I actually quite like it. It feels somewhat like a mini Mount Panorama with the elevation changes and the barriers close to the track. Also adds to the fun-factor when you can watch a lap around the circuit.
Make more BTB or RTB tracks in the future! |
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Here is a little club design which I mentioned earlier but never finished and completely forgot to share. It is very short, comparable to Mallory Park in the U.K. (2.1km). A new chicane was added at the final part of the lap to improve racing and make the pit entry safer. I have been away from my PC for a while, but we will be reunited soon, so there should hopefully be more content shortly! |
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14 Apr 2015, 14:34 (Ref:3527409) | #168 | |
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Heh...the esses and the added chicane immediately made me think of the recent changes to Sears Point/Infineon/Sonoma/Insertnewnamehere Raceway
That old pit entry must have been a bit suicidal... The BTB track had a nice flow to it too |
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16 Apr 2015, 10:12 (Ref:3527891) | #169 | |
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That old pit entry of Sonoma is indeed very odd.
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15 Jun 2015, 00:24 (Ref:3550538) | #170 | ||
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Been working on this one for a while, it went through a big design change half way through with a major change to the infield loop.
5 configs: Grand Prix (RED): 5.8km Endurance (BLUE): 6.3km National (GREEN): 4.5km School (YELLOW): 1.7km Club (PURPLE): 2.0km Highlights of the lap include a long (1.2km) pit straight, a flowing first sequence of turns and a Silverstone-esque sector out the back of the circuit as a true high speed test. Thoughts? I usually have another circuit on the go but this time I am free. Any suggestions for my next one? |
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15 Jun 2015, 23:25 (Ref:3550957) | #171 | |
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Forget the last one, that one resembles Sonoma.
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16 Jun 2015, 00:27 (Ref:3550973) | #172 | ||
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Sure there are elements that match Sonoma but that doesn't mean this circuit should be forgotten. The circuit has it's own unique elements.
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18 Jun 2015, 13:42 (Ref:3551883) | #173 | ||
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99% of resemblances to real world circuits in my designs are merely coincidence, I rarely look to other tracks for inspiration and instead produce designs which I think would be fun or challenging to drive and provide good conditions for entertaining racing. This design changed significantly half way through the process. I liked the way the track flowed if the shortcut after turn 5 (see old config below) was taken so much that I decided that it should part of the full circuit. I also liked the infield section so I decided to move it closer to the first few corners and rotate it slightly. This in turn opened up space for a small pitlane and the club and school circuit configs. The square-ish bends at the top of the circuit were a consequence of these significant layout changes. So, you could say "That first bit looks like Mont-Tremblant" or "Forget the last one, that one resembles Sonoma", but in my case, and in others here as well I'm sure, there is a lot more to it than that. P.S I actually quite like Sonoma... |
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21 Jun 2015, 17:57 (Ref:3552762) | #174 | ||
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This is my first post on here in many years.
I'm absolutely amazed at the detail you folks on this forum are going to these days. Some great ideas! Keep it up! |
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