W.I.P. Sachsenring

[Gunnar333]

So here is my new track project. I will post some work in progress here to let you see how it develops.

For the terrain I will mostly use 3D data from Google which is from 2014.
For track layout (curbs, road lines, etc) I will use the Google 2D satellite map which is from 2018

So you can see it's a similar approach than Prototype's Kyalami project but with 3DS Max.

Google 3D Mesh with main track projected.

The circuit is located at the northern part of the Erzgebirge. It's a mountainious area. The main characteristic of the track is the many up and downhill sections which makes it fun to drive but on the other hand not easy to get it right.

next few weeks I'm on holiday so no much wip posts to come.

 

[Prototype]

EXCELLENT! Super happy to see this

How long did it take you to import and prep all the Google meshes?

 

[Gunnar333]

First I had to import them to blender and then I export/import them as OBJ to max.
Took me a few hours to find out how it works best.

 

[Gunnar333]

Good news!

OPEN LIDAR now available for Saxony.
https://rapidlasso.com/2019/09/15/another-german-state-goes-open-lidar-saxony/

 

[xedos6]

If I can help you with photos or whatever, let me know! I live almost on the track! Unfortunately I can not help you with modding, I have no idea about that. But I know every bump, every stone ...

 

[Gunnar333]

If I can help you with photos or whatever, let me know! I live almost on the track! Unfortunately I can not help you with modding, I have no idea about that. But I know every bump, every stone ...

Thanks for the offer. I will definitely come back to you when the track is going in detail.

 

[xedos6]

At any time!

 

[Gunnar333]

Just a small update to let you know things are (slowly) moving on.
With the help of the LIDAR data I just did the terrain meshes.
Here are some screenies:

 

[ChunkiEgg]

Looking good! Nice distribution of geometry too. Keeping tabs on this as this is looking very promising

 

[xedos6]

That looks very promising! Will the side streets (escape routes etc.) also be passable?

 

[EKO Sim-Racing]

I love how you're doing this ! I see that you put a camera on the track spline with the LiDAR data, can you make and post a vid of a lap of the track please ?

 

[Gunnar333]

I love how you're doing this ! I see that you put a camera on the track spline with the LiDAR data, can you make and post a vid of a lap of the track please ?

When I find the time for it.

 

[Gunnar333]

Meanwhile first screenshot of the first track building.
ATM I try to learn Substance Painter which gives really nice texture results but hard to learn.

 

[EKO Sim-Racing]

When I find the time for it.

, the most polite way to say “euuu no ”
Ahaha, that’s fine, was just intrigued.

 

[Gunnar333]

animated wind turbines

 

[EKO Sim-Racing]

AWESOME VIDEO!!
However, can't say, if i prefer the animations, or the music

 

[Gunnar333]

Slow track development ATM.
Just to keep you updated:
"Presse Zentrum" building done. (rooftop handrail and stairs still missing though)

 

[xedos6]

Ah! Even with its own ornament (checkered flag)! If necessary, I can supply the original construction plans, my company has built the press center! And the pit building, the tower, the race control ...

 

[xedos6]

A few photos of the construction!

 

[Gunnar333]

Thanks, will PM you when I'll get stuck. But feel free to dens me any material (especially highres photos for texture work).

I decided to do the up-to-date version of the circuit. And I noticed that they have repainted the Presse Zentrum in summer 2019.