After my last post (F8F-1 Bearcat found in Point Loma (San Diego, CA)), I thought I would give a quick follow-up since some interesting activity has taken place.
I did make another dive on the Bearcat in late 2022. I wanted to get more pictures to build a more accurate photogrammetry model of the wreck. There is a prestigious underwater photo contest (Underwater Photographer of the Year) that I wanted to submit screen captures of a model. I am very honored that I won the contest in the Wrecks category.
I thought people on this forum would enjoy seeing the model that I created. I am biased, but I think that it is very good. It is at:
sketchfab.com
Information on the UPY contest is at:
underwaterphotographeroftheyear.com
We are still finding and documenting new airplane wrecks off Southern California. You can signup to receive updates as I post them at: Wrecked in my rEvo.
I've also attached a low res screen capture of the photo that won the award below.
Regards,
- brett
I did make another dive on the Bearcat in late 2022. I wanted to get more pictures to build a more accurate photogrammetry model of the wreck. There is a prestigious underwater photo contest (Underwater Photographer of the Year) that I wanted to submit screen captures of a model. I am very honored that I won the contest in the Wrecks category.
I thought people on this forum would enjoy seeing the model that I created. I am biased, but I think that it is very good. It is at:
![sketchfab.com](/forum/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.sketchfab.com%2Fmodels%2F3758c5af8c474645ba6daada11a1e72b%2Fthumbnails%2F0066df372fb6447ea40a3b15a45f0dd9%2F71b9b573e4f84ea7aef533d6851386f4.jpeg&hash=d26542d1920cd5b1d00d93096388a503&return_error=1)
F8F Bearcat - Redux (Low Res / Mobile Version) - 3D model by Brett Eldridge (@beldridg)
This model is based upon photos taken during my second dive in Dec 2022 on the Bearcat (the first dive was June 2022). The F8F Bearcat is a relatively rare airplane (only 1000 were built) and to find one almost completely intact is very rare. It is in 230 feet of water off Pt. Loma...
![sketchfab.com](/forum/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.sketchfab.com%2Fstatic%2Fbuilds%2Fweb%2Fdist%2Fstatic%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Ffavicon%2F2f53b6d625305dad5f61e53c5b3d8125-v2.png&hash=4caad20bf43737d3346c923fc3f0858a&return_error=1)
Information on the UPY contest is at:
2023 Winners - Underwater Photographer of the Year
Welcome to the Underwater Photographer of the Year winner's collection 2023.
![underwaterphotographeroftheyear.com](/forum/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Funderwaterphotographeroftheyear.com%2Ficon.png&hash=2dc1f0f9ace312c083cd7aed37004785&return_error=1)
We are still finding and documenting new airplane wrecks off Southern California. You can signup to receive updates as I post them at: Wrecked in my rEvo.
I've also attached a low res screen capture of the photo that won the award below.
Regards,
- brett