View Full Version : Blueprints of old napoleon warships?
Michael Hartlef
17-10-2008, 14:09
Hi folks,
maybe you guys stumble over them in the internet. For days I'm searching now for blueprints or sketches that I can use to create models of ships from the napoleon era. If you have any links, I would be happy to follow them.
Thanks
Michael
Petr Schreiber
17-10-2008, 14:56
Hi Michael,
quite hard to find, but here are few links ofr refence:
wooden models (http://www.admiraltyshipmodels.co.uk/acatalog/The_HMS_Victory_Ship_Model_Page.html)
Info on books, might be in your local library? (http://www.boatdesign.net/Directory/Technical_Resources/Books_-_Boat_Design/Sail/)
Petr
Michael Hartlef
17-10-2008, 14:58
Nice first link. Not really what I'm searching for but the side views of the ships are good too.
Thanks Petr!
Michael Clease
17-10-2008, 17:15
I've been on the HMS Victory, I thionk its for sale if you are interested Mike ;)
Michael Hartlef
17-10-2008, 17:33
Buying? Naaa, the problem will not be the ship but how do I scan it then? ;D
Michael Clease
17-10-2008, 20:14
A hand scanner and some very long ladders ;D
Michael Hartlef
17-10-2008, 21:10
Ok, my wife can do that job then! ;D
Michael Hartlef
19-10-2008, 21:34
I this link is a gold mine for the low poly job I wanna do: http://shipmodeling.uw.hu/
Today I was playing Age of Sails 2 again. Got my ass kicked but I know what I wanna work on the next weeks and months ;)
Michael Hartlef
19-10-2008, 22:49
Hey guys, do you think that this little low poly model could look like the HMS Bellona at the end?
Btw. 326 polys so far.
Sure looks like it is already well on its way to looking like it Mike. Are you using Hexagon for your modeling?
Petr Schreiber
19-10-2008, 23:41
Great job :o,
it really looks promising, I cannot believe it is just 326 polys, the shading makes it look really smooth.
Nice site, good to refresh knowledge of azbuka :D
Petr
Michael Hartlef
20-10-2008, 05:58
Thanks guys! :)
Sure looks like it is already well on its way to looking like it Mike. Are you using Hexagon for your modeling?
Of course Kent. There is no other modeling tool that I am so familiar with like Hexagon.
it really looks promising, I cannot believe it is just 326 polys, the shading makes it look really smooth.
Yes, but I think it will turn out around 1000 poly which I would be happy too. Is azbuka the language they talk on that site?
Petr Schreiber
20-10-2008, 19:21
Azbuka is word in my language for russian alphabet :)
I am not sure what is english word for it.
Petr
Michael Hartlef
25-10-2008, 12:39
Does anyone have information about height of mast and width of the mast poles where the sails are connected to? Right now I'm just guessing. I mean it will be a low poly ship model but I would like to be at least a little bit in scale. ;) Next thing will be some sails.
Michael Hartlef
25-10-2008, 13:23
Ok, here is she under full sails :) 1414 polys so far
Petr Schreiber
25-10-2008, 13:34
Good job!
now "just" the textures and you are ready for sea adventure :)
Petr