WIP Mount Panorama Bathurst 1985

[Mikec87]

Hi everyone,

I initially started this back in 2010 for RF1...but it was too hard and my skill level was not good enough.

Well, not I am not sure about my skill level, but I have started again and trying to get a good representation of the 1985 Mount Panorama track.

1985 had the newer entrance to the pits and the new run off at McPhillamy Park but still had Conrod Straight, old pits etc.

I am at the stage where the terrain is being stitched and worked on. It is a mammoth job and hope to release an early Beta version before Christmas.

More info is over at the RF2 forums, but I will post here as well.

The 1985 track is similar but very different to the modern track, being more narrow, less run-off and grass right to the track edge.

Mike.

Mike's Track Building

 

[Mikec87]

Hi everyone,

Another update after having to basically rebuild the track as the elevations were all wrong over the top of the mountain.

Things are progressing now to where 90% of the terrain is done and ready to start mapping the grasses and add buildings and trees.

This version will also have the Bathurst Drive-In as well as it was operating then.

Also, the road markings and repairs will be done before the next video.

Mike

 

[Daniel R.]

@Mikec87
May ask what program you use for modeling?

 

[Mikec87]

Hi Daniel,

3D Max 2017. Started in Max 2012 but now upgraded so I can eventually use the new PBR shaders in RF2.

I actually stated this track in 2010 or so but ran out of talent lol. It is a major job and so frustrating. My other tracks I have built were easier.

 

[Mikec87]

Heaps of updates and screenshots. Started doing the fence around the track........what am I doing?

It is starting to look like something.

Next update will be the house at 66 Mountain Straight Road, the first on the right as you head up. I will also add tress and fencing around it to see how it looks.

Here are a few screen shots.

 

[cofasix]

Brilliant! It looks very promising. Keep it up.

 

[Mikec87]

Hi everyone. There has been a long delay in updates as I was caring for my wife. She passed away on the 20th December. Once I get through this month, I will be back to working on Bathurst full steam ahead.

Here is a little update. Track objects (building etc) are mainly place holders until I build / mod them fresh. A lot has changed since 1985, and very few of the houses and building are the same as they were. The biggest job will be the bridge and the building at each end.

 

[BrainsBush]

Condolences and take care in this tough time!

 

[Mikec87]

Just a few updates....

Started planting trees around the Drive In. Lots to do, plus the 80s posters.

Some early comparisons down Conrod.

 

[OZ67]

My Condolences to you and your family Mike , may your Wife R.I.P. ,

It's good to see you back , If I remember right , you made track mods or a track making program or maybe I'm just old.

 

[Mikec87]

Hey Wolf. I have made Lakeside, Queensland Raceway, and converted Gnoo Blass, Oran Park Lidar.

Been around a while myself lol.