Holiday Inn on the Canal

callagrafx · June 14, 2008, 09:36:42 AM

During some discussions with Barby who said this apartment building (coming soon)

would make a good hotel. So, I made it into one, and as a little twist, made it for my retextured CAL/SG Canal set.

Just needs scrutineering and then it'll be good to go. It'll be a plop with jobs.

Godzillaman · June 14, 2008, 10:40:37 AM

Heh...That's pretty cool...but I'd have to extent my canal system...which would be a pain...

threestooges · June 14, 2008, 10:54:19 AM

Nice work with that. Will the reflection in the water be a part of it too or is that just a photoshop trick? The only thing I find slightly strange with the setup (but then again, I like the overall look) is that it doesn't seem to take advantage of the potential water view off the back. Very few windows facing out the back. However, that's a rather small thing. I'm looking forward to this release.
-Matt

The_Hutt · June 14, 2008, 11:17:40 AM

Wow, that looks pretty sweet. The only thing I really see missing is an overhang for the front entrance. Other than that it looks great.

callagrafx · June 14, 2008, 11:24:40 AM

I BATed the canal with the hotel in place for the very reason to get the reflection...As for not taking advantage, I sort of agree but the building model was simply an adaptation, plus this is a Holiday Inn Express, where the rooms are cheap and cheerful

On a side note, I was playing with the water texture a bit and came up with this...

This is the original (retextured) version.

The problem is I'd need to re-render all the pieces again and the models would need to overwrite the previous release. A lot of work.

sithlrd98 · June 14, 2008, 12:53:51 PM

I really like it! I love the reflection!

Alfred.Jones · June 14, 2008, 10:27:16 PM

That is beautiful Lee! I love the reflection in the water

and the small garden with the seat on the canal. Simply gorgeous

girlfromverona · June 14, 2008, 10:31:14 PM

Awesome! I'm so glad you're still making pieces for your canal set, as I've just started using it in my city!

callagrafx · June 15, 2008, 12:54:52 AM

@sithlrd98: Thanks! Although 3DSMax does all the real work

Although the new water texture is all mine. Still debating whether to do a replacement set.

@Alfred: The LOTing is 100% Barby. I suck at LOTing like you wouldn't believe.

@Girlfromverona: This was a spur of the moment idea, but I am thinking I should really expand the set somewhat in the near future

Alfred.Jones · June 15, 2008, 02:26:33 AM

Quote from: callagrafx on June 15, 2008, 12:54:52 AM
I am thinking I should really expand the set somewhat in the near future

Really?? Awesome!! I love your new canal set but it lacks the addon pieces that the original does. It is still awesome though

Quote from: callagrafx on June 15, 2008, 12:54:52 AM
The LOTing is 100% Barby. I suck at LOTing like you wouldn't believe.

That makes two of us

girlfromverona · June 15, 2008, 02:56:02 AM

Quote from: callagrafx on June 15, 2008, 12:54:52 AMThis was a spur of the moment idea, but I am thinking I should really expand the set somewhat in the near future

I hope you do. I really love the colour and texture of your canals, and the reflections are just superb.

jacqulina · June 15, 2008, 03:43:24 AM

beautifull work lee and barby

Pat · June 15, 2008, 08:58:33 AM

Lee that is simply sweet!!! Barby did a bang up job on the lotting to!!!

callagrafx · June 19, 2008, 02:34:52 PM

Thank you all...it's now available on the LEX here http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1668

Swamper added a spawning Holiday Inn minibus to it, just to make it a tad more interesting...

Bobbo · June 19, 2008, 02:39:33 PM

what a fantastic job callagrafx! I'll definately download it!

Alfred.Jones · June 20, 2008, 12:44:39 AM

Thank for that Lee

I was just building a canal system in my city so now I have more to add

Swamper77 · June 20, 2008, 12:52:59 AM

Quote from: callagrafx on June 19, 2008, 02:34:52 PM
Swamper added a spawning Holiday Inn minibus to it, just to make it a tad more interesting...

You can call it a "minibus", but it is a repainted Ford Econoline Van from the 80's. I know what I steal for projects

-Swamper

jacqulina · June 20, 2008, 03:46:56 AM

thankyou lee

TheTeaCat · June 20, 2008, 10:29:58 AM

definitely worth a

A wonderful creation

TTC

Swesim · July 24, 2008, 10:00:29 AM

Quote from: callagrafx on June 19, 2008, 02:34:52 PM
Thank you all...it's now available on the LEX here http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1668

Swamper added a spawning Holiday Inn minibus to it, just to make it a tad more interesting...

And interestingly enough it appears in the middle of the canal for some reason...
Apart from that small detail which I can live with I love your canal set.

Quote from: callagrafx on June 15, 2008, 12:54:52 AM
@Girlfromverona: This was a spur of the moment idea, but I am thinking I should really expand the set somewhat in the near future

That sounds wonderful, May I be so bold as to request a functional raising bridge PEG style?
The problem now as I see it is that You updated SGs small coalwharf, but the barge would have a difficult time to pass under Your "modular" bridges...

Thanks for Your contributions anyhow!