Yankee Stadium 3D Model

The purpose of this project is to try and recreate what it was like to be in the old Yankee Stadium (pre 1973-76 renovation). The 3D model is being created in AutoCAD and 3D Studio MAX. The idea is to eventually have an interactive 3D model that people can walk through and explore.

Research materials

I’ve based the structural part of the model on those drawings which I’ve been able to get my hands on. I’ve got plan views of the lower and main levels taken from finish replacement drawings used in the 1973-76 renovation. I initially though these plans were based on the pre renovation plans, but on closer study, it looks like these are actually based on the latter design. I do, however, have a pre construction site plan, that shows the outline of the original building.

The good news is that the basic structure of the stands didn’t change much in the renovation. The column locations are the same. The bad news is that the tunnels shown in the early model (shown below) did not appear exist in the pre-renovation stadium. The current model will require some reworking to reconcile some of these issues.

I do have good sections and elevations of the pre-renovation stadium skin and stand structure, as well as the facade. What I don’t have are drawings showing the location of ramps leading from the entry portals to the different levels and details on the bleachers.

In addition to the drawings, I have collected several models over the years, as well as photographs from books and the internet. The photos will serve as texture maps for the 3D Studio part of the model.

Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated

If you have any drawings or other reference materials you think would be of use, or you have a suggestion, please let me know. You can contact me at: rfkaplan@verizon.net.

Thanks and I hope you enjoy the model.

Rick

Below are images of the model as of 05-17-09

What's been done so far:
I've added the two side message boards (thanks once again to Dennis Concepcion for the texture map).

Next: Back inside to finish the stands and field elements.

Right field side message board with catwalk and ladder.

Longer shot.

Left field side message board

Below are images of the model as of 05-06-09

What's been done so far:
I've added the conduits supplying power to the lights and upper deck roof downspouts. I also revised the outer skin areas that were build during the 1928 and 1937 renovations, replacing the louvers with windows. American league flags have been added (thanks once again to Dennis Concepcion for the flag texture maps). I've also modified the texture map for the roof which now shows the drainage runs and some of the variations in the roof materials.

Next: Outside (left and right field) message boards.