Creating Orkney - where to start?

[architectandy]

Hi

 

I have been tasked to build the island of Orkney in the far north of Scotland. My first thought was to use something like Vue - would this software do the job?? I wasn't to sure if it could do exact existing environments. If there are any other bits of software out there that could this - can someone point them out to me??

 

Any other suggestions on how to start this would be great....

 

Cheers - Andy

[JonRashid]

You can obtain the 3D data from the OS people. However if you cant stretch to this then obtain a map. Trace the contour splines and raise these to the relevant heights. This will then provide you with a spline cage which can be surfaced. Often you can use your original OS map as a texture or at least the basis for one on your mesh.

 

Post some images when your done

[architectandy]

Thanks for getting back to me ... I've only just downloaded the PLE version, so I'll give it a go over the next few weeks. I fairly sure I can get my hands on the contour data so fingers crossed it'll look OK. I was just a bit aprehensive to start learning new software when ultimatley I couldn't achieve what I wanted in the first place. Thanks again.