Okay, so I’ve been wanting to digitally recreate the Brno racetrack for a while now. It’s such a classic circuit, and I thought it would be a fun project. I decided to give it a shot, and man, it was a journey! Here’s how it went down:
Getting Started
First, I needed some good references. I spent a good chunk of time just scouring the internet for anything I could find – photos, videos, track maps, you name it. I wanted to get a really good feel for the track’s layout, elevation changes, and all those little details.
Building the Base
Next up, I fired up my 3D modeling software. I started by laying down the basic track shape. This part was pretty straightforward, just tracing the outlines from the maps I found. The tricky part was getting the elevation right. Brno has some serious hills and dips, and I wanted to make sure I captured those accurately.
- Imported track map as a reference.
- Created a basic plane and started shaping it to match the track outline.
- Used the elevation data I could find to adjust the height of different sections of the track.
Detail time
After many hours of tweaking and refining, I will get the base track done.I add more details, such as:
- Add Curbs, barriers, and runoff areas: I modeled these elements and placed them around the track.
- Add Surrounding environment: It will make the track look a little bare, so I added some basic scenery, like trees, grass, and a few buildings.
The Final Touches
Finally, I spent some time tweaking the materials and lighting to make everything look as realistic as possible. This is where the track really started to come to life. It felt awesome to see the sun reflecting off the asphalt and the shadows stretching across the hills.
It was a lot of work, but totally worth it. Seeing the finished track, all those hours of effort really paid off. It’s not perfect, of course, but I’m pretty happy with how it turned out. It’s a decent representation of Brno, and that’s all I was really aiming for.
