How to create boats?

[Rocketface]

I know there are MANY ways to make functional boats, but I want to make a map that revolves around 2 large battleships, I need a general guide on how to design and construct boats as I have no clue where to start when designing one

 

[dabmasterars]

if you want the boat to move on a linear path (like a payload), you can use func_tracktrain. select the whole boat (every solid brush), press ctrl+t and switch the type from func_detail to func_tracktrain. parent any props, triggers or other dynamic entities to the boat. use path_track entities to control boat's direction.

more info on func_tracktrain

 

[Rocketface]

I appreciate the feedback, but I am talking about designing the boat itself, I can work with func_tracktrain entities, but shapewise i don't know how to actually design the boat itself

 

[dabmasterars]

i don't know how to actually design the boat itself

try something like this:

it's funny, cause just yesterday i released a map on a ship with a similar design (arena, but still)

also, this might be helpful for your map