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 11-26-09 What's been done so far: I've created low polygon straight back seats and started placing them in the upper deck. It should be interesting to see how many seats I can add before the model chokes. I've also updated the auxiliary scoreboards with texture maps that Dennis Concepcion made showing what I think is the last out of the last Yankee victory at the pre-renovated stadium. I'll be adding the isle railings in the upper deck as I place the seats. Straight back seats, original to 1923.Seats in sections 34, 36 and 38. The curved backed box seats will go in the lower isles.Need to add railings and revise the catwalk ralings where they curve into the tunnels.Revised electronic auxiliary scoreboard.