While this video doesn t give step by step directions on how to make an invisible secret entrance it gives you a good idea of how to get started.
Makeing door panels for a tf2.
How to build a custom entry door with insulated glass panel part 1 blog.
Name it to something that goes along with the current naming scheme depending on the number of rooms you are going to make for example door spawnroom red 01 as this entity will be an unseen physical representation for the prop texture it with a material that matches the model.
Building a show quality interior to match the rest of your build can be a daunting task.
Unlike the previous projects instead of hiding a door behind an other object this individual took on the challenge of simply making the door disappear literally into the woodwork.
You want to make sure it s free of any paint drips patches of dirt or fingerprints so that the new paint goes on smoothly.
However with a little instruction and a broad selection of car interior upholstery parts the task is made easier than you might think.
Of course you don t.
Next create a func door entity.
Once you master those you re on the way to making your front entryway into a showpiece.
As this entity will be only a moving scheme for the prop use the material tools toolsnodraw.
Next up make the grid quite small and create a brush around the real door the door slide large door.
Next you ll use a pencil to mark where your panels will go.
This series of videos will walk you through building custom interior door panels.
We decided to go with 3 panels on our door but you could easily do any style of paneling you like though it will affect how much wood you need to purchase.
The second part of the door is a func door brush based entity that will determine how the door moves.
And you can build a much better door than you can buy for the same money.
You should try to shape and size the brush close to the size of the prop door.
There are a few tips for dealing with oversize parts breaking assembly into manageable steps fitting the door and installing the hardware.
Now make the texture if this brush nodraw and do ctrl t.