Kain's Auto Shop ;D

[Kain Nobel]

These samples are old vehicles I had made awhile back, I placed some character sprites in for height comparison. I haven't continued the series in a year, so I'm going to start with a fresh new approach to them this time around.

Old Sample

I wanted to start more vehicles, but this time I wanted to make a "template" for every future car, truck, van, etc I decide to make. Then I sat down and thought about what details I will be showing in the future, deciding that it would be best to actually detail the inner guts of said vehicles, even though the player will usually not see them.

"Why are you doing the mundane details, are you crazy," you ask? Nah, it'll all pay off in the long run; those details will be needed for any vehicle with an open door, a propped or missing hood, a retracted convertible top, or with any kind of outside damage. Besides that, it'll enforce me to use more realistic proportions for the outer body.

How it works

The "Template"



Right now I only have the basic framework, the "chassis" if you will. This part of the composite isn't finished but, when it is, it'll have the engine, interior, trunk space, etc. The setup will vary on vehicle type and seating, but once finalized they will be used universally as the insides of various automobiles.

Demonstration Skin 1: Convertible



A sample convertible skin as to be placed over the template. If the seating had already been installed in the previous frame (the "template"), you would be seeing the standard interior of all vehicles, perhaps with an optional recolor or edit. (It's dangerous to be driving without at least a front windshield, I'll call the manufacturer right away!)

Demonstration Skin 2: Hard Top



Now the vehicle has a roof but you would still be able to see the interior seating through the windows.

Demonstration Windows



Speaking of... its kind of dangerous to drive without windows, so some example ones have been installed. They're tinted enough so that you can stay cool while still being able to see through them ;D

Anyways, that's the gist of it. I'll try and keep this thread updated as I progress.