D_Rogue Game Art Project

M odelling the forecastle, especially where the hull curves up to meet the bow top, presented unique topology challenges.  After completing the bow, I was able to use this, in unison with the  original model, as a guide to recreate the forecastle. For those unacquainted, a forecastle is   the forward upper deck of a vessel. Historically, it served in medieval times as a  defensive stronghold and  for archers . Today, it is used for anchor and mooring operations.  On the  F/V  Scully, the   forecastle is just that, an area for the bow mast, anchor winch and mooring bollards. With a sparsity of reference photos, I had to piece together  parts from different crab fishing vessel images in order to complete the section. As this area of the boat is mostly symmetrical, it helped massively speed up the process by mirroring a majority of the assets.  Additionally , t here were visual  aesthetics to consider like  the side scuppers ...