Main Deck Progress

aking a break from working on the interior of the F/V Scully, I redirected some much needed attention to the exterior.

Looking back at previous screenshots, it would appear I haven't worked on the F/V Scully's exterior deck since 2021!

A majority of the original boat model I worked on in 2019 was rushed. This was due to a deadline for an orthographic plan paint over I wanted to present for a portfolio review (see here and here). While that artwork was great to showcase at the time and provided valuable experience, it didn't directly lead to any new opportunities.

Using the original model as a template, I dove in and overhauled the exterior hull. I began at the main deck level, working outwards and along the port and starboard bulwarks (a vertical extension of the boats side above the main deck for protection against high waves and strong winds).

I focused particularly on the rear bulwarks, ensuring features have the right thickness to look sturdy against the elements. This involved defining the grid sections with much cleaner topology and carefully modelling details like the top edge railings, bilge pumps and pipes. I also integrated scuppers (low cutouts essential to quickly drain water off the deck). See below for the results.

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Next time, I will show progress on the forepeak and bow!

Thanks for reading :)

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