Wow, this is one example when saying that this model is very primitive is a good thing. That's a hell of a lot of primitives, awesome work. Can't wait to see it textured.

you set yourself on to a mammoth task, and I have to say that it's absolutely amazing. I don't see anything out of place. More than that, the level of detail is astounding. Absolutely excellent! M

This thing is amazing!! Only one question, on the left side, 2nd deck, there are 2 sets of pipe that aren't hung or supported by anything, and my Q? is: wouldn't that be alot of weight stress? (or maybe that is a vertical center pipe there & I don't have a good sight angle). Great Project, can't wait to see the paintjob.

Thought I saw a down pipe not attached to anything but it turned out to be a piece of egg noodle stuck to the outside of my specs..damn these chop sticks! LOL. You already know how incredible I think this is and like everyone else, just want to see it textured and in renders! Of course you realise you have now set yourself another challenge - your scenes will have to match up to the same high standard ie. excellent! Can't wait!

This is utterly fantastic! If you're working off a reference pic than I imagine you've included most everything of relevance unless you're looking to increase detail (I don't see why accept for more impact) then no other details seem to be missing. You do have a mental note of just how long just to do the modeling time wise?

Wow dude, you've got skills! Maybe I didn't see it or it's not supposed to be there, but is there a natural gas vent or buring stack on the derrick?

The patience this must have taken, excellent modeling job. I only notice one thing and thats because it happens to be my area of expertise, a structure like this would most definately have some telecomunications infastracture, sat dishes, antenae, etc. Just a thought.

What a fantastic structure!!! Wow. Just the place to stage a fight between Seal Teams and terrorists. Congrats on a super job!!

Wow alot of detail, The first image i think shows your rig the best. So when does it start pumping? :) It would look great off the American coast pumping our own oil for once. :) Excellent model work!

A most impressive achievement. Congrats.

Well, I knew I posted this with questions for a reason. Thanks for the feedback and the tips guys. ICM - If you're talking about the large ushaped section of pipe, I do need to insert a support arm on that. If you are talking about the one in the first image extending to the right, you're right again. I forgot to connect it. Croowe - thanks for the tip on the comms. Didn't even think of that. I need to either hook it someplace, or make a small comm tower somewhere. Have to look into it. mboncher - You're also correct about the natural gas arm. The images of the rig and the model I was working from didn't have an arm. The web site that I got the images from show a refinery hooked up to it which is just as complicated a structure as the rig itself. Below is the site that I got the images from. There were more, but I can't find them. I emailed the webmaster to see if I could be directed to where the other pictures were. If and when I get a reply, i'll put that link up. Again, thanks for the input everyone. John http://diver.net/kathy/index11.shtml

Very well done. Do you have a heliport on the top ?

Well done my mentor..can't harddly wait for textured one either. :-)

Very nice work... Croowe mentioned the only thing I noticed it was missing. Great stuff.

Awesome model! My only question would be how long does it take to save? Excellent job.

Sure, give mboncher credit for the "natural gas vent". Can you say "de-gas-ifier". I knew you could...

Hey all, Bummin' right now. I had finished the rig with what I was going to do and was getting ready to render it. I had a large section of the rig selected and accidentaly hit control+d. Yeah, stupid ass me duped a HUGE chunk of the rig and bryce locked its happy ass up on me. The comm array looked great. 4 dishes on a nicely detailed rack set up. The gas vent extending out with MORE railings for the walkway and the mid air pipes fixed. Pissed? Beyong that. But, I guess it's not ALL THAT BAD. On these rigs there are usually rescue craft to be deployed in the event of an emergency, which I forgot. That can go on the backside. Practice makes perfect...yeah, RIGHT! ANYWAY, when that gets done, i'll repost. Mikeberg - the helipad is on top of the right section to the right of the derrick. Quest - timewise, not sure, but I would say an easy 40 hours if not more and that is without texturing it. Muddy - to save it takes around 4 minutes and I have a gig og PC2700 with a 2100+. Nuke - yeah yeah, I know I know. I kinda waiting to see what this beast looks like textured, too. We'll soon. later all John

Truly awe inspiring.

I admire your patience and determination in doing this work. Pat yourself on the back or get someone to do it for you.... In the North Sea we have load of rigs of varying sizes and designs....one thing...most of them have an escape system for the workers if things go wrong. I seem to remember that one escape system is a lifeboat that rests on an angled slide. When the boat is released it drops dozens of feet and crashes into the water (it is sealed agains the water) My point is...I don't see any escape systems or inflatable capsules............... Great work though! And I can't wait to see it textured. Are you gonna put in the sea and sky?

Ya just can't help but break my balls, can ya? lol I started working on that last night, as a matter of fact. I found some pictures on the net of the rescue craft and am trying to figure out how to model it. I'll get this behemoth done sooner or later. I really appreciate all the support, guys. Once in a while when something isn't going as I thought it would, it get's a little frustrating. And to think, this started with just one itsy bisty teeny weeny little cylinder. Oh my, how it's grown.

Holy cow what a fantastic model. I feel like I'm peeking through a peep hole and looking at something that I should not be seeing yet. Call the FBI or something. I just can't wait to see this finished. Congrats for now!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice that you could visit, CoolCAt! Welcome!

Anyone see a flick called "ffolks" (yes, lower case "f"). Pretty pathetic "terrorist take over oil platform" movie. Starred Roger Moore and Anthony Perkins. Great shots of oil rigs...

Great Modeling Boomer! I'm glad you had the patience it must have taken to complete this task. It was well worth the time you must have taken to design the rig! congratulations on a job well done! - TJ