Have started to work on a few train mods:
First I have start updating some of APTX train mods:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FVDK_APTX_TrainJapan2.jpg&hash=7d1b353e86a0ebfe51b785c9867436828844a380)
The first four is update versions of APTX train mods.
The last one is a reworked models of APTX models and the skin is my work.
The mods is made up two files:
1: Engine and car (without a pantograph)
2: An extra additional car with a pantograph, optional.
Have also had a look at one of Kenworths model: BR143 / DR243 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=970):
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FSBB-ARC.jpg&hash=e1ff3d853a8033fc1f5121e816584baa2d6386c8)
I have few more on the way.
Nice! I'll probably be downloading these :D
TY, DAB_City.
Part of what I have been updating, is adding night light and
and made mods for both EL and passegner rails.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FVDK_Y500_DayNight1.jpg&hash=2c0cc5fad0c44460cd9297afc8240a94b64b5955)
Have turned down the saturation of the blue roof.
Is it possible to see what the RTD light-rail trains would look like?
maybe if I knew what RTD was ?
I seem to recall seeing you did a really great London Overground (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_overground) livery for the GLR. Would it be possible to do one for heavy rail?
Hi Vester - this is a little off topic (I really like these new trains, by the way), but I thought this was the best place to share. I was doing a little train modding myself, and managed to learn something from one of your trams that I downloaded.
I made these:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdl.dropbox.com%2Fu%2F17186207%2FTrains1.jpg&hash=e26ed1d9a1297f41a14609245a5c25490ad166f4)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdl.dropbox.com%2Fu%2F17186207%2FTrains2.jpg&hash=3741057f0aecf08d54f74c9bde24f9aad7a703a5)
Using Rivit's NSW Train set (http://www.simtropolis.com/forum/files/file/21050-nsw-state-rail-pack/), and a piece from your tram set (that I modified slightly), in order to produce the articulated look of the joins between the carriages. I don't know if that's realistic for the exact train I modded, but in many cases it is possible to walk the length of the train (perhaps not so much on commuter rail). This may be worth doing for some other mods (the TGV mods for HSRP and Heavy Rail spring to mind also).
I guess what I really want to say is thanks for showing me how to do it! I learned how to insert the extra model by looking at your work.
Thank you, but due credit should go to Vil, another BSC member.
It do looks good with that articulated section.
Done another Train from the Greater Tokyo.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FToei_6300.jpg&hash=0ad1084b50b841b9ed473a278eeb3c8eca61f3f5)
The Toei Subway togther makes up the Tokyo subway (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_subway).
Here is a images of the lines in the Tokyo Subway:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2F800px-Tokyo_metro_map_en.jpg&hash=b9ecee61f9964998e20d7242607760a63fd4b85c) (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/53/Tokyo_metro_map_en.png)
Noticed all the narrow lines. That is also railways.
Here is another couple of trains from the Greater Tokyo area, this time from the private company Keiyu (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keikyu):
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FVDK_Keikyu.jpg&hash=7a6b26bdeea1e90e3cc999fa0b0fa937ba6051c3)
The blue train is a bit different from the RL one. It has the blue color, but has blue side panels and blue and white front.
Thought that was a bit boring, so I used paint scheme from the red one.
For the first time I used a program called TextureRipper (http://www.polycount.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1119120&postcount=76) for the front. It came to good use.
PS: You will need to install Adobe Air (http://get.adobe.com/air/), which btw is free.
These are some absolutely great train skins, Arne! I think i'll change mine to one of yours!
Arne, I know it's not one of Greater Tokyo train lines, but would it be possible to make a skin for Tōhoku Main Line ? wikipedia link (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%C5%8Dhoku_Main_Line)
More precisely this one:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg854.imageshack.us%2Fimg854%2F9342%2Fjreec719nagamachista200.jpg&hash=26e2d65887d0662f2c0c90e7e4bbd2cf2e0fd2c6)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg855.imageshack.us%2Fimg855%2F4667%2Fjreastfukushimaplatform.jpg&hash=59f9d3e1f265f72437a67a71ba926d96cac316e3)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg201.imageshack.us%2Fimg201%2F1264%2Fttrainfromsendaifukushi.jpg&hash=89114db4f6c6082ed3e008c0868f70a776e14907)
Sorry for polluting your thread, but I had no idea where to put this... ^_^
Beautiful trains, keep it up :thumbsup:. It's very interesting to have the same train in different rail systems, especially if you connect those systems :)
TY both for your comments.
Quote from: art128 on January 24, 2012, 10:53:24 AM
Arne, I know it's not one of Greater Tokyo train lines, but would it be possible to make a skin for Tōhoku Main Line ? wikipedia link (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%C5%8Dhoku_Main_Line)
Its more or less coincidence that it has been trains from Greater Tokyo area.
Did think that the Y500 wasn't one, but reading a little more....
I might do it, no promises.
Thinking of doing the London Overground. The underground has been done before.
Also the modernized Prague Metro trains: 81-71M (http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e242/vester_DK/VDKTrains/800px-Praha_metro_renovovany_vlak.jpg).
Stumble over this picture:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstorage.canalblog.com%2F57%2F22%2F129048%2F13766730_p.jpg&hash=a1241736a38b9ea4f18134838d56050bd6a5fb06)
Someone played around with colors, but...
Not a lot of green trains out in the real world, here goes:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FVDK_KeikyuGreen.jpg&hash=957371387ed2351929cabd17e05b6bf23d03feee)
Quote from: vester on January 20, 2012, 01:18:43 PM
maybe if I knew what RTD was ?
I'm sorry I didn't explain it. RTD (Regional Transportation District), it's the transportation department for Denver. Most of their light rail cars have adds on them.
I.e.
http://www.inside-lane.com/2010/03/03/rtd-first-exterior-ad-on-light-rail-train-is-part-of-3-3-million-ad-revenue-guarantee/
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.denverwater.org%2Fdocs%2Fimagegalleries%2F2937928E-A857-AAC9-C732966840F20E58%2FDW-LightRailCar-UOWYN-flt_img.jpg&hash=52df42e82beceaf36f12d1aad694290128a80740)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-8BNvdJckjIU%2FTdsR_bR6fPI%2FAAAAAAAAByE%2FTANaL1MRrVw%2Fs1600%2FDSCF3967.jpg&hash=9ee702d17188d53f6e1dc351ec1c7c69ac5d2df0)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.houstontomorrow.org%2Fimages%2Fuploads%2Ftransit%2Fcache%2Fdenver-transit-ad-325x294.jpg&hash=696bfc7f9a587b92a9762c8e8c3ca078136565e3)
That last skin looks great Arne! ;)
banditp61: Sorry, at the moment I do not feel like do more of the white American streetcar/lightrail trains.
Did two already: Calgary and Pittsburgh (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=429.msg11869#msg11869)
PS: Noticed link to patch/fix.
If you are up to it, you could change the texture yourself.
Here is a tutorial on Automata Modding (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=22.msg102#msg102)
Read the sections: Program and Replacing the model and textures.
TY Arthur: Found a few trains very similar to the ones you posted, on a google search for Senzan Line (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senzan_Line)
Actually, this line pass not far away from the Tōhoku Main Line! And yeap, very similar indeed. :)
Oh and, you must see this, it's a very interesting webcam in Aizu Wakamatsu train station, in Fukushima here (http://www.nttfukushima.com/live/jr_aizu/Default.html)
Edit, it seems off right now though..
Hope you don't mind I'll ask here, since this seems to be the most active thread, but how do you actually create skins for automata? I want another ferry you see and I've already replaced the 3ds model. Only thing left to do is create a fsh texture but how? ()what()
To be clear, I'm not asking how to replace a skin, the point is I don't have anything yet to replace it with. In other words, I want to know how to create a texture that contains all the views (front/back/side) from the original 3d ferrymodel.
Hope you can give me some pointers, there seems be relative little information on this subject.
Kind of ignored as we have pretty good area for it: MODding Automata Tutorials (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?board=145.0)
Still not sure what you are asking.
Maybe you could use LithUnwrap to do a base UV-map.
The original ferry is made up of a lot of small textures, so you will have to extract each texture.
Extract the texture from the FSH into PNG.
Then copy all the texture into one file.
After you have place all the textures into one texture, you can use LithUnwrap to move the UV-mapping around to fit the new positions of the sub texture.
(LithUnwrap don't read PNG so you will need to save a copy of it as jpg)
Yeah, sorry I was kinda bugged out because of all this vague new terminology, such as UV mapping. And frankly, the tutorials seem to offer very little insight how to create a new skin texture in the first place, aside from a few programs which can be used.
Anyhow, I now have Blender installed and working my way through to unwrap the new ferry model. Still not sure how though but it'll get there. ;)
Also over the weekend I've read somewhere automata models can only have 500 polygons max. Is this true?
Well sure it can have more, but there is no need for it. Remember its thing that moves a round, so it has to be calculated again and again.
Also you can easy remove all the triangles that you can't see in the game.
If you look at how the ferry is done, you see that not all details are model.
Some are done like the railing in the textures with an alpha.
I have done the same with my pantographs on my trams.
That way its also easier to change things around.
I starts out by take the UV-map out and place it on the layer at the top. Then remove all the black.
Guess I didn't go into the making of the texture as it is basic not something special for Simcity, so I am sure you can find some tutorials else where.
I have started using a program called TextureRipper (http://www.polycount.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1119120&postcount=76).
Its a free program and based on Adobe Air that also are free.
Here is a few examples:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenderhjs.net%2Fbbs%2Fpolycount%2FtextureRipper%2Fgingerbeer.jpg&hash=857f8c88a072d71c85f21029954119dae446cfcf)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.renderhjs.net%2Fbbs%2Fpolycount%2FtextureRipper%2FtexRipper_0.5.jpg&hash=bc2c49a842c80b58c2292d507177f06120a029a3)
Quote from: art128 on January 25, 2012, 03:55:27 PM
Actually, this line pass not far away from the Tōhoku Main Line! And yeap, very similar indeed. :)
The green line at the top ?
Hope you like the colors:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FVDK_Tohoku_1.jpg&hash=6ac51195316f090aa07367e1ee3f63e47b641e00)
This is what is done so far:
APTX, updated versions:
Tokyu 5000
Tokyu 5050
Tokyu 5080
Fukuoka City Subway, JRQ-303
My work:
Yokohama Minatomirai Railway, Y500
Tokyo Subway (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_subway) Toei (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Metropolitan_Bureau_of_Transportation#Toei_Subway) 6300 series (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Shimurasyaryoukensyuujyou.jpg)
Keiyu, original red colors (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keikyu)
Keiyu, blue
Keiyu, grenn
JR East Tohoku Main Line (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%C5%8Dhoku_Main_Line)
Great looking, Vester!
Actually, the two lines ( the one I asked, and the one you mentioned) pass not so far from each other! And also, the Senzan one has a transfer to the Tohoku in first station.
Here's the diagram of the two :
Tōhoku Main Line :
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fuppix.net%2Fa%2F9%2F9%2F621a426f6c582240c7835afc9eb61.jpg&hash=4b4eb298a1599d13eec6b106f2aa0a60b079ae70)
Senzan Line :
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fuppix.net%2F4%2F9%2F6%2Fb5b1febb4de5f08aabcfef92d5068.jpg&hash=c727300032b50869951b343bd0bfbb7db913533c)
Anyway, thanks for the skin, very nice and it fits very well in my cities.
Here's a picture for you (though, you've already got it in my PM )
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fuppix.net%2Fd%2F9%2F1%2Fb938868e13eec73f54fc497e5dd85.jpg&hash=f4aee0e0a316c10f1b6e29fa298d3f5f7a4c410c)
Fits right in.
Here is a few more:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FVDK_JNR-E721-211.jpg&hash=e8661d373d3f3204acfdc59030209881978e3f56)
wow so many new trains &apls
Like 'em all Arne :thumbsup:
Derry
Thank you, Derry.
Here is two more:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FVDK_ARC-E721-SAT721-1.jpg&hash=3ea800c3c982e028c390d8c67eef24b08ef50498)
Well the second is a variation of the first.
For some strange reason the orange line disappears in game.
Looks great, Arne! The orange line looks like a dashed line instead, but it is already nice.
Thanks, Arthur.
Made the line a bit thicker
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FVDK_SAT2.jpg&hash=13f8a9971bd3d06bf8b429543cf6a03928bf1cd0)
and turn up the saturation.
These look great! Bravo &apls
TY io_bg.
The last train:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FKodomonokuniline.jpg&hash=9576c4069d60d81129ae3db7047afb244f24ca02)
Time do images and installer.
That is one last nice looking skin, Arne! Good luck and patience with the images and installer. :)
Started to work a little on some new trains:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FVDKLOG3-4_zpsb060ca64.jpg&hash=244f6bcb06c63353a6ce3abf9d7f78b0375310d7)
London Overground.
Still need to add some roof junk and some junk under the side panels between the wheels.
Its basically an update model of the APTX trains for easier retexturing, as the texture has the same resolution on almost all parts.
Nice looking model there Arne &apls Great to hear from you here :thumbsup:
Thank you Noah.
Here is a quick update:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FLOG3-5_zps9d11d58e.jpg&hash=03443b4e30ee83fcafd724a30b87c8a30967461c)
More or less done with the engine. Well nightlights are still to be done.
This is really interesting, and looks great!
I never imagined the amount of work that has to go into something like this.
I was interested in recreating the Gautrain (see Gautrain Eurostar (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/22/Gautrain_Electrostar.PNG)) for SC4, but this just seems like way too much work and way too complicated!
I'll leave it to the masters! ;D
I still religiously use your tram mods! :thumbsup:
How about that! You are at it again. It looks great so far.
- Jim
Hi Vester! Have You ever thought about creating european-look buses? That kind of automata is very rare and desirable.
It looks really nice Vester. I am glad you continue modding automatas ;)
Thank you all for your comments.
Quote from: jeckyll on January 05, 2013, 03:40:39 PM
Have You ever thought about creating european-look buses? That kind of automata is very rare and desirable.
Not really. Don't have my interest. Sorry.
Quote from: M4346 on January 05, 2013, 11:59:28 AM
I was interested in recreating the Gautrain (see Gautrain Eurostar (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/22/Gautrain_Electrostar.PNG)) for SC4, but this just seems like way too much work and way too complicated!
I'll leave it to the masters! ;D
I still religiously use your tram mods! :thumbsup:
Well you might just get your wish. Its a bit hard skin to do, as the color changes a lot, being gold and silver colored.
If you could take some pictures of the train ....
Took a look at some of the very early train mods, by Oppie, SFBT ect.
A quick clean up in the files, the size of one of 3ds files went down from 368 kb to 3.2 kb ?=mad)=
99 extra copies of each part will do that to a file. Extra work for the game calculation which of the 100 copies to show.
Not much to show today....
Still waiting to hear back on some help with installer script for the Japanese trains.....
Quote from: vester on January 06, 2013, 03:11:57 PM
Well you might just get your wish. Its a bit hard skin to do, as the color changes a lot, being gold and silver colored.
If you could take some pictures of the train ....
:o :o
That would be awesome! ;D
There is this, possibly useful, image gallery (http://www.gautrain.co.za/img_gal/) with concept art and other related images (artist impressions, etc.) that might make it easier (it's what made me believe I might be willing to tackle the project :P )
This logo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Gautrain_logo.svg) is on the front of the engine (without the text) and there's a blue line that runs at the bottom of the engine and carriages, as well as a blue and orange line (I have no idea why orange was selected) along the top. Then the doors are golden and a strip of gold runs down the front of the engine on both sides.
I guess it sounds more simple than it is, especially when having to reproduce in the manner that SC4 requires!
However, I hope the gallery is useful, but please, should you decide to take it on, don't hesitate to request anything specific you might need. After all, I use the train twice daily! :P
Quote from: vester on January 06, 2013, 03:11:57 PMTook a look at some of the very early train mods, by Oppie, SFBT ect.
A quick clean up in the files, the size of one of 3ds files went down from 368 kb to 3.2 kb ?=mad)=
99 extra copies of each part will do that to a file. Extra work for the game calculation which of the 100 copies to show.
I was actually looking at / considering installing Oppie's Eurostar today but decided against it, and I'm glad I did! :o
I'm sticking to my TGV Lysandares for now... :P
Quote from: M4346 on January 06, 2013, 03:38:47 PM
I'm sticking to my TGV Lysandares for now... :P
Could find that one, but open 3-4 TGV, all reskins of Oppies, so they are also have a file size bigger than needed.
To check the file:
Open the dat file in the reader.
Click on [Fill the list] of shown.
Click on the s3d files until you find the engine.
Click on the tab: Amin if not selected.
Click on the little [ + ]
If you see more than one line under each header.....
The file is bigger than it need to be.
Funny thing, I opened the TGV Atlantique.
All 3 cars is all right AND with nightlight ..... !After opening TGV for the .... timed, a small bell rang.
Sorry for all the nonsense. It is an export problem.
On the Amin tab the Frame Count was set to 100. One need to set it to 1, at least while exporting.
Not really sure if this matter to the game or not. The files are just easier to work with, when it set to 1.
I have set this to 1 in all my mods.
Got a little sidetracked doing a new train model:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FVDKGTES_zps6d58ef8a.jpg&hash=2838501975ea2432184ea59edb0141c0bec1cc63)
The part that takes time is the UV-mapping. ?=mad)=
A lot importing and exporting between iLive Reader / MilkShape / LithUnwrap and copying pasting between Excel and the Reader. ?$%kar&%h
Now I think that part is DONE. Well that would be the #€&£$'th time that I have thought that.
Lets hope it was the final time.
Have started over on the skin from scratch, copying in elements one at a time.
Looks already good, what's the train in question?
Here is a little progress report:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FVDKGTES2_zps0f4304b2.jpg&hash=6f8a386872ef95d70025f50f72a5f3de48c416b8)
Started to add the big color area.
Its the GauTrain that M mentioned.
Not a lot of progress here, but a little:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FVDKGT2_zps4cef7d15.jpg&hash=77d1daed5b3d93283618a37857290a714e5116b8)
Mostly working on the lights and shadows around the front part.
Excellent :satisfied:
&apls :thumbsup:Jeg elsker dette tog! (is that right?)
Haven't had time to check in here lately, being back at work and having adopted a new baby and all!
But the Gautrain is looking spectacularly fantastically amazing! :P
You're definitely doing justice to my favourite mode of transport, my favourite high speed rail link and an emblem of my favourite province in the world! ;D
I can't to see and play with the final product!
&apls
Have started to look at some installer scripts for the Japanese trains.
Looking at the picture I thought that the difference between two of them was hardly noticeable....
so I started working on one last skin:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FFujikyu6000E_zps1ffd21db.jpg&hash=bf7824e9de78d0831ef013f8be70b16236e38109)
Fujikyu Commuter Train.
Its trains converted from former JR East 205 series EMU.
They are now called Fujikyu 6000 series (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fujikyu_6000_series) and serves the Fujikyuko Line.
Looks great Vester :)
Here is a few in-game pictures of the Fujikyu Commuter Train - 6000 series:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy524%2Fart128desu%2Frandomthings%2FFor%2520vester%2F06_zps1c3e58aa.jpg&hash=4b704ddf01722f81d3ef8ec88d572460a7c3064f)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy524%2Fart128desu%2Frandomthings%2FFor%2520vester%2F07_zpse7338232.jpg&hash=f09d28ce0d673b112248ccb1aad8dbddce3c76ee)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy524%2Fart128desu%2Frandomthings%2FFor%2520vester%2F08_zpsacd431a7.jpg&hash=93dbc5d078c5f4883657356a2218f0d1672b56d8)
Thanks to art128 - Arthur for making these pictures.
Your trains look excellent Arne, as do your pictures Arthur &apls
Another train went past the station:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy524%2Fart128desu%2Frandomthings%2FFor%2520vester%2F03_zps327c53e9.jpg&hash=5059d764ba8031200d91ea59cd44b82471aef682)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy524%2Fart128desu%2Frandomthings%2FFor%2520vester%2F02_zpsf990cedf.jpg&hash=8e0cbfb949d9e51d0e475b5cb0d66adf35ef32fd)
Again due credit to Arthur for the pictures.
Started to work a little secret project as thanks to Arthur for the pictures and for his great md. ;)
Looking good! ;D
Here is a sneak view on the little project:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FJR_Super_Hokkaido_v0-01_zps294eac71.jpg&hash=7abece5311871f38552ee575a89c2786092aee17)
An update:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FJRH_SuperExpress2_zps101fd77b.jpg&hash=cc04d52801867daa93d1f00f6ba4eb394c0b5041)
Looks fantastic, Arne! ;)
Fantastic job with those trains !! when will be available ? I want to use them ;)
Wow. What an interesting train!
Quote from: vester on February 12, 2013, 11:10:38 AM
An update:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FJRH_SuperExpress2_zps101fd77b.jpg&hash=cc04d52801867daa93d1f00f6ba4eb394c0b5041)
::) It does remind me of one of our own trains...
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2F6%2F6d%2FKoploper_08-10-2006.jpg&hash=1f795649238d843238e44c48ab020f36abdf9848)
Speaking of which, are you willing to take requests? I might have a nice dutch train model for you to make:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Ff%2Ff2%2FSprinterLightTrain2402b.jpg&hash=250324d8a1fb9c3145f74b3d5300d8ec376313fb)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NS_Sprinter_Lighttrain
Best,
Maarten
Quote from: kelis on February 12, 2013, 12:03:26 PM
when will be available ? I want to use them ;)
The Japanese trains needs an installer. I have asked a friend to help me with the installer script.
As soon as his is done with it....
Then I might pack the Jananese JR Limited Express trains (the last model), the Gautrain and maybe one or two more.
Plan to do the following Japanese Limited Epress trains:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2Fe%2Fef%2FJRH-kiha281_Limited-express_Super-Hokuto.jpg%2F800px-JRH-kiha281_Limited-express_Super-Hokuto.jpg&hash=4055344881a5d17fda7731479eb3a58fc48691f7)
Super Hokuto
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2Ff%2Ff6%2FJRH-789_HE-105.jpg%2F800px-JRH-789_HE-105.jpg&hash=99a00e9b1377200a06bd993c8bb7e10ffb82ef0e)
Super Hakucho
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F4%2F4e%2FJR_Hokkaido_789_series_EMU_007.JPG%2F800px-JR_Hokkaido_789_series_EMU_007.JPG&hash=e5abbc454ad513c5e3e7d4449473a717c30f6075)
Super Kamui
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F0%2F0a%2FN%25E2%2580%2599EX_%25EF%25BC%259BThe_Narita_Express.JPG%2F800px-N%25E2%2580%2599EX_%25EF%25BC%259BThe_Narita_Express.JPG&hash=752cf27692d6d93bc025a780a8a78140e84e98cb)
NEX (Narita Express).
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2F6230080327_03aa22938d_oRS_zps2bb7bb8a.jpg&hash=d25ee3b998899cf3c236b65d5888b963740d28bf)
Kintetsu Ace (in this more yellow tone than normal shown in pictures)
Still have a hard time figuring out which color blue the Super Hokuto is.
Quote from: MandelSoft on February 12, 2013, 01:52:39 PM
Speaking of which, are you willing to take requests?
No promises, but I might consider to do it.
Have finished most of the skin for the engine:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FJRH_SuperExpress3_zps3cf84941.jpg&hash=29ffe37eb298b4434d34c2867694a22f6a8e2a71)
Now its time to work on the undercarriage, then the car.
A question to the pantograph ? Is that going on the engine, or should I do one on an extra car ?
At the moment, its just a question of leaving an area on the texture blank or not.
Just a little thought, the Super Hokuto is a DMU, so it doesn't have a pantograph... :P
But still looks great!
For the pantograph area, just do as any other electrical engine, I think I'll look good enough. :)
Looks really nice vester :)
I know its a DMU. Just rather subtract something later in the progress.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FJR_Super_HokkaidoEngine2_zps394a7a70.jpg&hash=b7d28cfc3428b3d569a208530be6c12f787a49e0)
This is the texture for it. The carry green/yellow is transparent. The lines across the sides are the UV-Map.
The pantograph is done out of four area. Lets zoom in to the area mark blue:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FPantograph_zps35224652.jpg&hash=0be7fd99d594cc08905a9ff3f89bb3760de506f9)
Added some colors to the different area. (Turned the background white.)
Now you can see where it goes on the model:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FPantograpdColors_zps5af350fe.jpg&hash=8e569b71e79e24387f153a59b482f71370ff35c8)
So its just a matter of leaving this area blank or just remove it from the model.
The part that is colored red is something new. All the previous Japanese train models, I had to add that texture to the roof texture itself.
EDIT:
I have decided to add the pantograph to an extra car just like the other Japanese trains.
That means if people want an electric train the can add the file for the extra car to their plug-in folder.
Quote from: vester on February 12, 2013, 03:15:17 PM
Still have a hard time figuring out which color blue the Super Hokuto is.
The blueish color shows up as light blue, purplish blue to a clean blue.
Anyone have an idea what it is ?
Great work on the trains Arne &apls I like the Japanese style.
Thank you Noah.
Just a little update:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FJRHEAT_zpsa7121974.jpg&hash=4e36db085d06fc96788436413dabf8cfcb3e32af)
HEAT - Hokkaido Express Advanced Train.
Time to relax after a long run (http://www.endomondo.com/workouts/159660488/13621) today.
Looks great so far. That undercarriage is still gonna get some work, right? I hope that front bogie will move a bit forward. But great skin so far. Especially that panto is very detailed.
These type of engines are great for their cab views. A shame my company doesn't have anything like that anymore.
Cheers
Willy
Thanks Willy.
Thought I had moved the front boogie, but some where a long the line I had undo it.
Had done the undercarriage now and the back side panel:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FJR_Heat2_zps42269108.jpg&hash=109d7de7d40fc053adbf361b402a824280a4ab8e)
The back will not be seen on the engine, but it is also going onto the car.
The pantograph is moved to an extra car, so people have the choice if the want an EMU or DMU train.
Really good job Arne &apls &apls
Looks great!
Perfect!
Now the engine and two cars are done:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FJR_Heat4b_zps7b79db74.jpg&hash=38c13ed460db8276ad4db33e45fea35a302df359)
Curious how the looks of the undercarriage do so much in terms of overall quality. Very good!
Cheers
Willy
Looking very good there, Arne! :thumbsup:
Played around with adjustment layers, making it easier to change the color tone of the blue and green:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FHEATFurico281_zpsc700fd53.jpg&hash=b47f749240d8e295bf4abe77ccf6064ebb9f506a)
Willy: The undercarriage did make a big change to the overall look.
Mave: TY.
Great looking train, it's the same one from art128 avatar. :O
I wish there was a way to add some gloss and reflection to the model texture to make it better.
TY, Aaron Graham.
Well spotted. Its more or less the same. It was from his avatar I got the idea to do them after seen it hundreds of times.
JR Hokkaido have about 3-6 models models running that looks very similar:
DMU: KiHa 261, 261-1000, KiHa 281, KiHa 283.
EMU: 789 / 789-1000.
You can see some of them in this post (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg450109#msg450109).
Time to do some tilt:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FTilt261_zpsab18ed9b.jpg&hash=416566a5978d671832905ac1fc4607e0f628a581)
:P
Had to retrace the Logos for the HEAT 281 and Tilt 261:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FHEAT281Logo_zps3a2a68be.jpg&hash=11c1c4a306ed3b3a1b0d7f8b3ffe6b47fac33587)
Think I need to look into some vector graphic program, Illustrator or similar.
Quote from: vester on February 18, 2013, 07:24:57 AM
Think I need to look into some vector graphic program, Illustrator or similar.
I heard a lot of good things about Inkscape and know some people who use them to make highres vectors of anime characters.
Also looking excellent, looking forward to put my hands on them :D
InkScape is excellent for vector images. I mastered it myself too... and I'm glad I did ;)
Quote from: art128 on February 18, 2013, 07:54:39 AM
Also looking excellent, looking forward to put my hands on them :D
TY. Would love you to help me with some pictures of the trains in Japanese settings ;)
Love that last bunch.
ATM I am working on the night lights for the first two trains.
Which of the blue do you like the best for the next three trains ?
Plan to do the Super Sōya, Super Tokachi and Super Ōzora,
which will be blue with a splash of color around the windows in the doors,
respectively yellow, orange and red:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fja%2Fthumb%2F4%2F4b%2FJRH_kiha261-104.JPG%2F640px-JRH_kiha261-104.JPG&hash=5f1bfe9e2617fbbe6713d587e092a387c4ce789f)
Another engine done:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FJRHFurico283E1_zps8d05b9f1.jpg&hash=931c93af4881762f96953db76f66f917ec6a8084)
Super Ōzora, Limited Express, JR Hokkaido.
Quote from: vester on February 19, 2013, 12:02:19 PM
Another engine done:
This is a super model! It will be a much sought after and unique game asset.
- Jim
These look really great! :thumbsup:
It looks amazing :)
Thanks for your comments. Glad you like them.
Here is one for MandelSoft. It was kind of an accident playing around with the Hue/Saturation adjustment layers:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FSuperKoploper_zps6d3fb8c3.jpg&hash=b334292f4770cba61c34c64e3d65577a53c37b53)
JR Super Koploper Express. :P
The color settings still need some adjustment.
Haha, it's not exactly the train we use, but a funny attempt nonetheless ;)
It was playing with the adjustment layers and two of them gave me yellow :P
The first 6 engines done:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FFirst6Enginestxt_zps3d5df9c9.jpg&hash=1a503d0225ab9675cd10efdf3a2f91b7dffd1bd9)
Redid the logo on the first one. Making it bigger so it might be readable in the game.
EDIT: Updated the text on the picture.
They all look great, although the darker yallow looks like orange to me. Other than that they are fantastic :)
They look fantastic, Arne! Super Hokuto HEAT is my favorite from the Hokuto set. :)
Thank you both.
Quote from: MTT9 on February 20, 2013, 07:36:46 PM
They all look great, although the darker yallow looks like orange to me. Other than that they are fantastic :)
Well that is because it suppose to be orange. Its running on Super Tokachi not Super Sōya as the picture said.
The Vester Locomotive Assembly Line is chugging away at an awesome speed! ;D
May I ask what the status and / or progress, if any, on this beautiful babe here is? :)
Quote from: vester on January 23, 2013, 08:05:42 AM
Not a lot of progress here, but a little:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FVDKGT2_zps4cef7d15.jpg&hash=77d1daed5b3d93283618a37857290a714e5116b8)
()stsfd()
Quote from: vester on February 21, 2013, 06:05:26 AM
Well that is because it suppose to be orange. Its running on Super Tokachi not Super Sōya as the picture said.
Well, that explains a lot, ::)
Quote from: M4346 on February 21, 2013, 08:06:49 AM
May I ask what the status and / or progress, if any, on this beautiful babe here is? :)
Got to bit of a stand still, but will start working on it again soon.
Another engine is done, the Super Kamui, Limited Express:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FSuperKamuiExpress_zps44d4d472.jpg&hash=f9a78f369dbec4be15cb3422732cdc8407b1db69)
Looks great Arne. I'm looking forward to seeing them in Hakodate (amongst others maybe).
Cheers
Willy
Worked a little on the Gautrain:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FVDKGT3b_zpse689d429.jpg&hash=490f3cbe109a838bfa607090d7b493f8a1450aa0)
Reworked the colors, using the blue background from the Furico 281.
That gold color is a hard one to look right. What do you thing ?
Beautiful :thumbsup:
I think it looks perfect! Just like the one I get in every morning! :thumbsup:
I love it! ;D
PS. Yay! 100! &apls
The gold looks great , but even more, the front window is just perfect!
Cheers
Willy
Thank you, glad you like it.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FVDKGT4_zpscd70bae8.jpg&hash=f85a1a9f6f816ba923587f3bea4a590519fd75a5)
Been working on the windows and added a few details to the front.
Still need to add door handles (or bottons) to the doors, some vents ect. Just small things.
Time to do some work on the roof and the back.
Windows textures are particulary nice, nightlights will be added?
Quote from: Girafe on February 23, 2013, 08:32:37 AM
nightlights will be added?
Yes that is the plan.
Still haven't got around finishing the roof yet, but all the sides (beside the undercarriage) is done.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FVDKGT5_zps69905bdd.jpg&hash=c46977fdcc61bcc124d124efc8dacc0b1fe0020d)
Added a random sky pattern to the sides. It breaks up the solid colors.
EDIT: Looking at the picture I see the tail lights are missing and the logos needs being mirrored :P
Done with the textures:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FVDKGT6_zpsf83c5352.jpg&hash=106fe55188fe2635be92f425ba74360b2dc2afbd)
Change the model ever so slightly.
Now for the nightlights.
Wow! ;D
Can't wait to see the nightlights ()stsfd()
Thank you M.
Quote from: M4346 on February 24, 2013, 12:31:08 PM
Can't wait to see the nightlights ()stsfd()
Will then, I will not make you wait:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FGauTrainEngineNL_zpsfc0a538e.jpg&hash=50838cb83fff850f358b7ede2e7bb66d86e15c5a)
:D ;D
:D $%Grinno$%
Here is new train, I choice to call Cross Rail, inspired by a conceptual cg picture on the London Project: Cross Rail (http://www.crossrail.co.uk/benefits/new-trains).
The later cg-pictures of some possible trains are just off in my eyes.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FVDKXRail_zpsfc71f3fd.jpg&hash=0bd8564516652270a1362d08430b8d32615219cf)
Also I borrowed a few elements from Scot Rail, but I might have rework that part to make it stand out more:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FScotRailCr_zps0e493fce.jpg&hash=4048ea3e7876f215a4077337892cd96e0a1aefa6)
Very nice new trains. I specially like the last one and the crystals reflections &apls
Top notch Arne, I can't think of a better skin right now. Still amazed by those windows.
Cheers
Willy
That last train is amazing! The best skin i've ever seen :)
Thank you all.
Kergelen: the crystals reflections ? Not sure what you are refering to.
Is it the light and shadow at the ends of the side panels you mean ?
Made a few changes to the > < markings and the dots at the front of the engine:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FVDKXRail_zpsf9424e75.jpg&hash=a603dd6b16f8fdb9883addf2b19c188aa98b574c)
The dots reminds of the facade on the Mountain:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FDiv%2Fbjerget_1_zpsd69c9783.jpg&hash=f1feded5c084aa5aca30759dcdc23601dd213515)
The picture is done just by making the holes in the metal plates different sizes:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FDiv%2Fvmbjerget1_714_zpsa18931f4.jpg&hash=88d3877c56789b3623964b7fa745c9ed0923a380)
Time to return to the Japanese trains.
I had a chance to give these beauties a run. In my NAM 31 test city ;D
Crossrail
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.majhost.com%2Fgallery%2Fswm666%2FVarious%2Fvdk-test%2Fvdk_crossrail1.jpg&hash=a279a578a1569eea15eb800b13e9c79b81fd7e77)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.majhost.com%2Fgallery%2Fswm666%2FVarious%2Fvdk-test%2Fvdk_crossrail2.jpg&hash=1c4fb3b4ef0077e42268d669955ede17e2edb118)
Gautrain
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.majhost.com%2Fgallery%2Fswm666%2FVarious%2Fvdk-test%2Fvdk_gautrain1.jpg&hash=c4244a41b5a2e84d45266add597e3c87062fa29a)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.majhost.com%2Fgallery%2Fswm666%2FVarious%2Fvdk-test%2Fvdk_gautrain2.jpg&hash=ae639083af221d77208872e4583c13a3d68ec6f6)
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Super Hokuto
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(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.majhost.com%2Fgallery%2Fswm666%2FVarious%2Fvdk-test%2Fvdk_superhokuto2.jpg&hash=f507198910aad642c82c613466065bf87efc54ef)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.majhost.com%2Fgallery%2Fswm666%2FVarious%2Fvdk-test%2Fvdk_superhokuto3.jpg&hash=44d2ddfecc53283c7db4146ff80232b0386c5b01)
I'm fairly certain those first two will end up as major PSC liveries. Thanks Arne!
Cheers
Willy
Quote from: vester on February 26, 2013, 02:34:06 PM
Kergelen: the crystals reflections ? Not sure what you are refering to.
Is it the light and shadow at the ends of the side panels you mean ?
I expressed badly. I mean the front window.
swordmaster: Looks nice in game.
Thanks Willy. Looks good.
On the Super Hokuto it looks like I need to turn some triangles inside-out. The front side of the car isn't showing up.
The sides can only be seen from the front side.
Kergelen: Its a mix of several pictures.
The Gautrain looks so beautiful! Great job Arne! &apls
I'm in love all over again! ;D
Quote from: vester on February 27, 2013, 01:20:32 AM
Kergelen: Its a mix of several pictures.
Here is the main pictures in that mix:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FFront1_zpsef081915.jpg&hash=1c0f105bdb28a1454128c01ae106a3c4422d484e) (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FFront3_zps36c5bde7.jpg&hash=2577501d3f5e9c6ccad304479ffee57c9f691787) (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FFront2_zpscb8002a5.jpg&hash=0ca733057ee9e8e8e8ac68b63e081f7f58568f3d)
Add a background color, some adjustment layers, some bevels layers ect and you can end up with this:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FCrossRailFront_zps38fdbe2e.jpg&hash=270f53ee7479f8fd04af441cb9b7028598cb1f32)
Corrected the small error I saw in Willys pictures:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy524%2Fart128desu%2Frandomthings%2FFor%2520vester%2Fday1_zps9868e148.jpg&hash=cd52849888bededb2e6ec76c0e4afffb036f453e)
The Super Hokuto Limited Express running through the outskirts of Japanese city. (TY Arthur again.)
Have finish of the cars of another train, this time the Super Ōzora Limited Express. KiHa 283, silver with blue with red markings around the doors.
Time for some Super Soya....
Working on finishing of the skins. So far I have done skins for engines and cars for 5 different mods.
Need to finish of the night lights for one of them.
Speaking of nightlights:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy524%2Fart128desu%2Frandomthings%2FFor%2520vester%2Fnite1_zps4a5bce21.jpg&hash=c5eaa50a0eab3ec8a13321b1a4978cee2fb7807e)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy524%2Fart128desu%2Frandomthings%2FFor%2520vester%2Fnite2_zpsf2808c3d.jpg&hash=f348fe48d385494556ebac63e122b651d0f73285)
Looks pretty good to me. ;D
Thanks you again, Arthur.
You're really doing some fantastic work Arne &apls The current works I think are by a wide margin the best commuter trains ever made for SC4 &apls &apls &apls
Yeap, an excellent work Arne. You're by far my favorite train skin maker out there. :)
By the way, I managed to make an eye candy (ie, as virtual) tunnel-loop in the mountains, so that a rail line link the airport to the city center, ready for the N'EX. :P
Wow that came out pretty well , do you do requests?
Thank you all.
Work almost done on the Super Kamui. Night lights still needs work.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FSuperKamui1_zps3b5de306.jpg&hash=9fc125fbe4a8ce2d2feee4c692ed7d37ab88c564)
Quote from: Nexis4Jersey on March 01, 2013, 10:55:51 PM
do you do requests?
You could post in the New Transit Items Request area (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?board=164.0) and dump a link to the post here.
I general I do what I like to do, so no promises.
I just have a quick question, not sure if it's been asked before (although I'm quite sure it would have been), but is it possible to determine what the last car looks like for passenger rail? What I'm getting at is, would it be possible to have an engine / locomotive (facing the other way, of course) at the end?
Would love that as well.
Its not possible to control the cars in any way.
Did ask Swamper77 when he was active.
Ah, thought as much :-|
Great progress here!
Very nice trains here! It's been a while since we got this high quality trains! :thumbsup:
Thank you both.
Here is a little progross on the next set:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FNEX1_zpsd1a9a715.jpg&hash=84cae0b62823dfce2e7cd2d5f0aa2d985d5f5416)
Narita Express : N'EX
Just saw this add on Shinjuku's station on Streetview:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fuppix.net%2Fa%2F7%2F9%2F47238c6f151cc6f5f09857d71fb21.jpg&hash=41d27d56b2d8ba5866c620e2928b124861a95956)
hehehe
Nice model btw, I love it. This train series is probably one of my favorite worldwide.
Looks very similar to the graphic on the homepage.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FNEX2_zps3e6c12a4.jpg&hash=1e409a6bb925fc438130d618dc19a51f276efe38)
Think the engine is done. Well night lights is missing, but hey, its small job.
Wonderful progress, Arne.
Cheers
Willy
Excellent work again Arne &apls
Thank you both.
Started working on the cars:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FNEX3_zps5a054783.jpg&hash=b1d656a70cbf4b924a6b5aad8433d2d3a4533c8d)
(BTW: No textures on other side :P )
Redone the doors, will copy them to the engine later on. Might remove the back door and one of the windows.
Then add a extra window (away from the others) like on the real one:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2Fd%2Fde%2FKuroE259-1.jpg%2F800px-KuroE259-1.jpg&hash=9502e01ce679e5ab773117d10941b9cfa202f1d5)
Well it looks like there different version of the engines:
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At the moment the cars have 6 windows along each side. Will done an extra one.
wow great looking rendition. I've actually rode that train.. and even got lost in Shinjuku after deboarding that train.
Nice work Arne, can't wait to give them a try whenever you've got them ready. :)
Main problem is the installer script needs to do some more than I know how to do it, due to the extra optional car-files.
Have a friend that will have a look at it, but when he gets around to do it, no idea.....
While I was added it, finishing the N'EX, this idea came to mind:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FNEX259-4_zpse6097b87.jpg&hash=e72b24087d6b3b3fec5f98193873b50a7ad86b92)
Doing a version of N'EX with a blue roof.
Looks great to me :)
Yeap, looks great Arne!
The blue N'EX is a nice idea to add variety.
Rename the blue to H'EX:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FHEX2_zps53b86037.jpg&hash=a41e8192c40c42cb0dc4339729788698a1a21656)
Hakodate Express
... who wouldn't like to get them all ? This thread is a harsh reminder that only one skin can work at a time ... :'(
Wonderful work . &apls &apls &apls &apls
Cédric.
Thank you Cédric. Good to see you on the factory floor.
Glad you like them.
Quote from: Badsim on March 04, 2013, 01:26:42 PM
... who wouldn't like to get them all ? This thread is a harsh reminder that only one skin can work at a time ... :'(
It will not stop me, making more. Maybe you just need to replace them, after what area you are playing / taking pictures of.
Well in fact, all of these are done as both normal passenger rail and el-rail, so you can have two different trains installed at the same time :)
Taking about stopping me:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FNEX3E259-1_zps5c3295e4.jpg&hash=5d90aec309b0abb50e5b43b5e9e888796b93c684)
A little inspiration taken from a "where can find this...." (The train in the header (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/Themes/Windows7_20RC4/images/header-bg.jpg) at the top of the page)
Not sure what to call it.
NEXT 3 (Narita Express Train no 3) maybe ?
Still working on it.
Huehue, I like the H'EX :D
Looks great, these two last skins are nice. bad name incoming: V'EXT : Vester EXtensive Trains
ahah
Looks great Arne! Keep'em coming :)
The Limited Express Train Service (LEX) signed a contract on two types of train:
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LEX type N for the airport line
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FLEXG_zpse3f1cd16.jpg&hash=e282fad8410ac590c1cd2298ad9ff510d8120df8)
LEX type G, for more local traffic.
Best LEX I've ever seen :D
Cheers
Willy
Here is in-game picture of the HEX:
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... and the skin for LEX type G is done:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FLEXG2_zps9151808c.jpg&hash=a526cdedc8e88e811fd51b7d1078fcf366c519d0)
EDIT: Looks like I mirrored the wrong logo .... :P :D
Great in game pictures and I love the gritty look on the newer skins &apls Really an exciting project!
Here is a little something for the Hanshin Electric Railway. They are thinking about replace some of there old trains with new ones:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FHanshinLEX_zps5ad123b1.jpg&hash=5545665a51e920682f9d95c539d1dee4a78b0c45)
Still a work in progress.
Thats awesome. I envy the Hanshin Electric Railway ;)
Would say its rapped:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FHanshin3b_zpsa88e82cd.jpg&hash=a1528c91e3f6a6e637138a73b9f1dd9e31c1afb7)
Changed a few things here and there, amongst them the color of the window framing.
Someone did catch a glimpse or two of the Super Kamui limited express train:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy524%2Fart128desu%2FKamui1_zps4e0a6fa2.jpg&hash=9d1fdac50e80bff77b876654ee3c2c4a501dde04)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy524%2Fart128desu%2FKamui2_zps3c44319d.jpg&hash=eb5f1968ab68f65c196d0c09adaed178fad809ac)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy524%2Fart128desu%2FKamui3_zps51586d00.jpg&hash=eddd1b2070de89df7696ce83d497dbb0d5080e38)
TY Arthur.
These are wonderful Arne! I can see myself using the LEX type G trains once they're released ::) :thumbsup:
Thank you IO.
More train spotting:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy524%2Fart128desu%2FNEX1_zps35556ba4.jpg&hash=3519231c605761fbb6bb45c62deb3364f54c1c75)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy524%2Fart128desu%2FNEX2_zps9f2a2990.jpg&hash=8b5eb03ef95f55769e09d135f73b2823e5facfc3)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy524%2Fart128desu%2FNEX4_zpsc8092448.jpg&hash=de9c089c115b39e286e4f4b4bdc8cfce0267a989)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy524%2Fart128desu%2FNEX3_zps6e51f65d.jpg&hash=c4c0956c0fe8d2864883ac9d8ac3835818d6c48d)
Arthur have done some more train spotting:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy524%2Fart128desu%2FSoya1_zpsb245fe28.jpg&hash=5a295dc2e1a919bcc36c70c4e8015d1a997a3f72)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy524%2Fart128desu%2FSoya4_zpsfd18c5bb.jpg&hash=45ecf8190cfedeabdc33004573dd3773109d17fe)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy524%2Fart128desu%2FSoya2_zpsb16c257a.jpg&hash=bc20b4a91b55aa449ea0966adfca071d2f04a2bf)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy524%2Fart128desu%2FSoya3_zpsf19437a4.jpg&hash=9a6f08f83d75ba65e4a79c556e38e897c55514be)
Other new. In the engineering office they have started working on an new model for a express train.
More to come on that...
ARTHUR: Stop jumping up and down! :D
Here is the engineers first picture of the model:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FKenseiSkyliner_14032013_001842_zpsf77e6489.jpg&hash=72f0cb22d51a293047bd87d01d65d822a5404b4d)
Keisei AE series (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keisei_AE_series_%282009%29) (2009) - Skyliner.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2Fd%2Fd6%2FKeisei_AE_series_%25282nd_model%2529_AE1-8.jpg%2F800px-Keisei_AE_series_%25282nd_model%2529_AE1-8.jpg&hash=245c6ddd96e1153f28751cfab69d9c6585762c9b)
Looking foward to it :)
New model? I'm curious. Still giving the Super Express trains a go. Found no problems at all.
Cheers
Willy
Had thought about this train. Then Arthur asked, if it was something I had thought about.
So I started on it. Have done the UV-mapping. Takes for ever, but not as long as the first times I did it.
Next up is putting some textures together. Will borrow from my earlier skins like crazy.
The train is in competition with the Narita Express - N'EX, transporting people from the Narita Airport to the centre of Tokyo ect.
Good to hear that you haven't found any problems. :thumbsup:
Now for some more train spotting, Super Hakucho:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy524%2Fart128desu%2FHakucho1_zps27abfa5a.jpg&hash=c1a906e5c3b9048934fe169c3af748c819601fb3)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy524%2Fart128desu%2Fhakucho4_zpsf2199a5f.jpg&hash=4731fb127967588be96f86fa660ed676c6408b75)
These trains just suits Arthurs Japanese region. (TY again Art)
Have started to look into the installer script.
Hope people can read the readmes. "$Deal"$
The extra / optinal car (the one with a pantograph) has to be remove manual if they don't want electric trains.
A little update on the trains:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FKenseiAE1403_zps322548b8.jpg&hash=5a6b7c2a2f109e5b68bbce7a36f1b675408cb6ec)
Started working on the textures. Still on what I call basecolors.
Looking good! Can't wait for textures :)
Hi, nice work on those trains :thumbsup: I especially like the Gautrain - great work on the textures! Also looking forward to your new Skyliner.
Nice weekend
::)
Great work so far! I'm starting a Japanese themed region and look forward to those trains.
The trains look great! :thumbsup: Can't wait for the release!
Thank you for the comments. Glad you like them.
MTT9: That was the start of the textures.
Have done some progress on them:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FKenseiSkyliner_2013-03-15_zps79fbcb7e.jpg&hash=ba4f60ed89ee581dbf25075bfd55660987ec0d64)
Gave the color a bit more saturation and is almost done with the engine:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FKenseiSkyliner_2013-03-16_zpsfca164d3.jpg&hash=a2e528162270801ed2210978e2e915f20d7e5367)
Great textures :)
Looks lovely, Arne. :)
The part of the texture for the front panel looks a bit like a gas mask or an animal like a fox:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FFront_zpsf506dba9.png&hash=08ef3c55c11f433819e03d567227a32295e18bcb)
Or a gas mask for foxes? Not sure why they would need one.
Looks good! Who's that dude inside? What's he doing there? These are the existential questions I ask myself at work all the time.
Cheers
Willy
Quote from: Swordmaster on March 16, 2013, 07:43:17 AM
These are the existential questions I ask myself at work all the time.
:D
Could stop myself, when the engine and the first two cars were done:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FKeiseiSkylinerSide1_zps5021fa51.jpg&hash=c40c4552b13f7fe7de2896e7b14c0993d0bda9e7)
Been playing around with color settings:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FKeiseiColorVar2_zpse3a2fd9f.jpg&hash=ce54057e3f268b1bc37e4419334335bbedcba0b6)
All that work on the light and shadow layers have paid off.
Hmm, with such a sharp nose (meaning the engine's nose :D), the engineer looks a bit squashed against the window. Maybe he just did an emergency brake. But you should be able to move him a bit further up the window and pan him a little inwards. Does that make sense?
Sorry, just a detail that's bound to vex me. It probably means the rest looks too real. :thumbsup:
Cheers
Willy
Looks great Arne. :)
Though I agree with Willy on the driver's comment... But I'm not sure if it is actually possible to make that squashed effect go away..
Think it was the shirt in a black jacket and the lower part of his face that shows up not his nose.
Is this better:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FFrontDriver_zpscabee5ae.jpg&hash=1df48d674c139053ab52b38f69b41841ac07421c)
Added some reflecting clouds and move the driver up/back.
BTW: We are talking about something that will be 4-5 px high in the final textures. :P :D
Almost. Squash him vertically a little.
Cheers
Willy
Can't keep squashing. He will just end squashed like panecake :P
Will give him a little squash more.
Got a bit little way on another project. Adding a little color to the first Japanese train package:
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JR Kyushu Kiha 200.
(Haven't worked on the front or the roof)Plan to do these four color combinations :
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Kiha 200 series Sea Side Liner | | Kiha 200 series - red | | Kiha 200 series Nanohana | | Kiha 200 series Huis Ten Bosch |
Vester amazing work with this trains!!! &apls mine is just a proposal...have thought of render in the game the London overground?that would be really nice :thumbsup: anyway whatever you opinion is keep up the excellent work you're doing ;D
cheers
Gugu3
Quote from: vester on March 16, 2013, 06:59:59 PM
Can't keep squashing. He will just end squashed like panecake :P
That's exactly what I feel like after work, so it's realistic ?=mad)=
Cheers
Willy
Reworked the model. Well its more a new model than anything else:
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Made the corners and the roof a little more round. Added some planes for the undercarriage, so its a separate area on the texture.
Also the lower part of the side panels turns inwards.
Another treat for you all:
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Two to go...
Nicely done. :)
Excellent work Arne &apls &apls
Glad you like it.
After I started working with different kind of layer types, its easier to change the colors and still keep the shadows and highlights.
A bit by accident, I forgot to change the colors on the doors before I "exported" the texture for the engine,
just to see how it looks:
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Well looks like another texture is on the way. :)
EDIT: Looking at the picture, it looks like I forgot to turn on the writings and logos ect. on the blue car with red doors. Still, you get the general idea.
Brilliant work with the trains :thumbsup:
Thanks for Elias.
Got started on the Huis Ten Bosch train:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FJRQKiHa200XtraColors2_zpsb574b112.jpg&hash=f9b830364537d4163a9af17f360008d02e2c83ae)
I think I will adjust the orange color. It was a bit hard to get right.
Let me know what you think.
Got the engine done as well:
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Can you get in doubt of where this train is going:
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Huis Ten Bosch ?
Going a little crazy or is it just me ?
Lol! A "dutch" train in Japan? Surely, you can't be serious... :D
FYI, Huis Ten Bosch is the living palace of queen Beatrix.
Huis Ten Bosch is a Japanese theme park (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huis_Ten_Bosch_%28theme_park%29) as well.
Its builded up of real sized copies of old Dutch buildings:
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In that area there were a Dutch trading post.
Ah, that! I knew something like that existed... However, it looks so contradicting, dutch buildings and mountains in the same picture :D
I see what you mean, but there is a lot of mountains around Japan.
Here is a last one for the road:
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Hanshin Electric Railway.
Elements taken from the 1000 series:
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...others from the 900 series and a lot of reuse of element from the JR Kyushu KiHa 200DC.
Started packing the textures and models into mods ....
Quote from: vester on March 21, 2013, 04:57:44 PM
Started packing the textures and models into mods ....
Yay, more models to test. ;D
That reminds me, I haven't finished testing the last couple of skins... I'll do that tomorrow [later today] as I have plenty of time in the afternoon.
You are welcome to post you pictures from your "trainspotting" in here for everyone to enjoy.
Okay! :P
Tested the Super Tokachi a little earlier.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy524%2Fart128desu%2Frandomthings%2FFor%2520vester%2F01_zps088481ad.jpg&hash=a1845ee33d5cb1745d6fadc6c2c2584c69bd4a65)
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I'm going to finish these liveries before testing the new skins. :)
Nice pictures Arthur. Can't see the day to get my hands on thsose babies, I'm a bit sick already of Train Capitole from Girafe (which I like a lot as well $%Grinno$%). If you need help on creating the install, feel free to ask me ;)
Rayden: Sended you a PM.
Arthur: Could you put the red JRK 200 DC to the top of the line ?
Want to see if its to saturated or not.
Great picture as always. :thumbsup:
Your city makes the trains looks good ;)
Quote from: vester on March 22, 2013, 09:02:43 AM
Arthur: Could you put the red JRK 200 DC to the top of the line ?
Want to see if its to saturated or not.
Might be a little...
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Lovely work on the trains, you train lover. :D
Quote from: art128 on March 22, 2013, 10:13:06 AM
Might be a little...
That was my thought when I assemble them.
Will try to tone that down a little.
What about now?
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Looks good :) a nice commuter train &apls
Quote from: art128 on March 22, 2013, 03:43:19 PM
What about now?
Much better. Think the desaturation of roof texture did a lot of it.
Could you do the yellow one next ?
Out of curiosity, do you know of any newer Japanese trains that is green ?
Just something I noticed when doing these last trains. Haven't seen any.
Older yes, but new, no.
Thinking of it, there is a tram that is green: The Green Mover
... and the Shinkansen E5 Series (forgot about that).
I found this train on the Geibi Line (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geibi_Line) near Hiroshima (芸備線 Geibi-sen) by searching the kanas it give me picture of a train with some green on it..
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frail.hobidas.com%2Fguide%2Fmiyoshi.jpg&hash=ce3cbe4e214d2d293748927525eeeaf554f929ef)
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Most of the result are for the yellow skin... but as seen on the last picture, the green is also used.. uhmm.
Also for a green skin, don't forget the famous Yamanote line (山手線) in Tokyo ( the circular line, 36km loop)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg5.blogs.yahoo.co.jp%2Fybi%2F1%2F64%2F98%2Fseki_red_green%2Ffolder%2F1229126%2Fimg_1229126_37836867_1%3F1361356385&hash=52936aa8e57575812c097bc234d8ccd02782d1fe)
(both are the Yamanote trains, full green and green lines.)
Shinkansen E5 series is green, E3 2000 has green on it and the Series 400 had green too.
E3 2000 " Tsubasa "
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新幹線 400系
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Also, concerning the Nanohana livery:
I think this one looks good.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy524%2Fart128desu%2Frandomthings%2FFor%2520vester%2F01_zpsda0c8e86.jpg&hash=39f8011af3edf3f568c6d83e1e0725565287a52e)
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And on that, I'm going to bed. Tomorrow I'll test the three other Kyushu trains in the morning.
Thank you Arthur testing and posting the pictures. The nanohana looks good.
It was the two (red and yellow) I thought might could have gone a little to saturated and just stand out.
Don't see any pantograph. You haven't installed the XCar file as well as the main file ?
The key word was new. Do seen green lines, but just green lines, not as main color (Shinkansen E5 as the exception).
I might do a skin for Keisei Skyliner based on the colors of Tsubasa. Silver top and green sides.
BTW: One of the pictures are not showing up.
Just above the E3 2000 " Tsubasa ".
Quote from: vester on March 22, 2013, 07:03:17 PM
Thank you Arthur testing and posting the pictures. The nanohana looks good.
It was the two (red and yellow) I thought might could have gone a little to saturated and just stand out.
Don't see any pantograph. You haven't installed the XCar file as well as the main file ?
I have installed the Xcar file though. Four files each time: EL Engine car v2 and Xcar v2, PR Engine Care v2 and Xcar v2.
Quote from: vester on March 22, 2013, 07:03:17 PM
The key word was new. Do seen green lines, but just green lines, not as main color (Shinkansen E5 as the exception).
yeah, the thing is, I don't know any " new " trains which are green...(Except Yamanote)
I suspect its due to the train generators lot. The generate the engine and the car, but not the extra car.,
Noah, do you see the extra car ?
I'll try to test without the train generator.
In the meantime...
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Think I hit that orange better than I thought at first.
Looks like I have mirrored the displays on engines sides, but not on the cars....
A new train on the way:
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Tsubasa Skyliner.
An update on the Tsubasa Skyliner:
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Awesome work Arne :)
Great work the past week, Arne. I'm starting to wonder why our company has such a dull livery (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/66/Tournai_nmbs_08501_3.jpg/640px-Tournai_nmbs_08501_3.jpg) while there are so many cool ones about.
<subtle>If you need any more testers. . . </subtle> ;D
Cheers
Willy
Looks amazing!The orange train looks like the london overground...Vester would you consider recreating it in the game? &aplswhen you want and if you're interested of course :thumbsup:
Did start up on a skin for the London Overground (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg444408#msg444408):
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The windows do need to be working on a little more.
I might do a skin for that last model later on.
At the moment I am working on installer, readme and pictures ect.
Willy a link is on its way.
Arthur: Could you post some picture of the front of the trains as well.
That's amazing Vester! :thumbsup: didn't want to bother you...but just thought it would have been nice to have the london overground in game!
Thanks
cheers
Gugu3
Quote from: vester on March 24, 2013, 01:24:29 PM
Arthur: Could you post some picture of the front of the trains as well.
Note sure to follow, which train are you talking about here?
The red JR Kyushu KiHa 200 DC...
Doing images for the readme:
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Quote from: vester on March 24, 2013, 07:57:34 AM
An update on the Tsubasa Skyliner:
I had already picked my favorite - Super Tokachi - but seeing this one now, I guess I having second thoughts :thumbsup:
Quote from: vester on March 24, 2013, 03:31:47 PM
The red JR Kyushu KiHa 200 DC...
Here!
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Also sorry, I just realized I took 2 times the same picture of the red. I thought I had a shot of the front both day and night but nope.
Thank you Arthur. Much appreciated.
Could you test the last 3 trains in the same package ?
Then I could pack them up. Almost done with the installer and the readme. :)
Rayden: What a problem.... ?
Have finish the night lights for the Skyliner trains.
Now I just need to whip up mods for 3 cars more....
Sealiner's in.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy524%2Fart128desu%2Frandomthings%2FFor%2520vester%2F01_zps6b60cc93.jpg&hash=1844ba4e6733564be93c781496f5240857837656)
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Will do BlueSilver tomorrow. What was the others name?
Looking good :thumbsup:
You read almost read the line name.
HanshinER ...
:)
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Thank you Arthur. :)
Here is another little treat for you all:
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Inspired by the Asama skinkansen train.
Looks good guys, keep it up. :D
Love the Asama Skyliner.
hop:
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Thank you, Arthur. Right train company, wrong model. :P
Working on all the installer, documentations, pictures....
Have done an overview of all the trains to be released soon. Now I just need to add some text to it:
(just keep scrolling):
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EDIT: Updated the image above. Now with text, ready to cut into two for LEX.
Where is the "Like" button :/
I can't wait for these. You do great work.
Have uploaded the trains:
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Download linkie. (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2967)
Very nice work on all these trains, Arne! Nice to see them uploaded. :)
Thank you Arthur.
Hope the rest of you enjoy the trains.
Am still on it:
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Kintetsu Ace. Going to be a mix between the 16600 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kintetsu_16600_series), 22000 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kintetsu_22000_series) and 22600 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kintetsu_22600_series) series.
It is an extended version of the JR Kyushu KiHa 200 DC model. There were room for it on the texture.
Got the side panels on the car done:
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It's going pretty well. That would be great if we could transform them easily into props, so they could be used in lots. They would fit very well on my WIP Commuter Rail Yard :thumbsup:
At the moment I am not in the mood for starting up max.
Been working a little on a new project beside the Kintetsu Ace train.
Gone all checkered:
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I see squares !!! ?=mad)=
Got it unwrapped, placed the UV-mapping on the model. It can be a bit of a pain in the .....
The only clue you get is E233 !?!
This one? ???
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That must have been to easy....
Maybe I will add a bilevel car:
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Thank you for these wonderful trains Arne! They're being used on my el-rail networks right now ;D
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Can't wait for your next pack :)
Good to see the trains in use.
Got a start on the front of the train:
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Looks great Arne :)
Quote from: vester on April 03, 2013, 12:33:46 PM
Got a start on the front of the train:
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This one reminds me a tad on the Berlin Subway :D
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That looks like a newer U-bahn train, than the ones I have seen on the net and in RL.
Playing around with the color. Thought we need some more green:
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More green! Excellent work.
Cheers
Willy
More green ?
Like: YES another green train or
It should be more green:
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or I should do more green trains ?
Just more green. Everywhere.
No, I mean more green trains is indeed a good direction to follow. This skin looks good to me, though I'd have to check in game (hint ;D)
Cheers
Willy
Quote from: Swordmaster on April 04, 2013, 03:46:34 PM
I'd have to check in game (hint ;D)
Hey now, cheating is bad. $%Grinno$% $%Grinno$% $%Grinno$%
Looks great Arne! I'd prefer a darker green version though, but that's just my personal taste.
Something like the old green Kirishima Express:
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Maybe on a JR Kyushu KiHa 200 DC with white doors ?
Quote from: vester on April 05, 2013, 12:47:48 PM
Maybe on a JR Kyushu KiHa 200 DC with white doors ?
That might look good! :thumbsup:
Excellent job!
I'm wondering if I could post a request here (an old dmu).
An old DMU ? Like what ?
I don't take requests as such, but do welcome photos with inspiration.
Quote from: art128 on April 05, 2013, 01:01:28 PM
Quote from: vester on April 05, 2013, 12:47:48 PM
Maybe on a JR Kyushu KiHa 200 DC with white doors ?
That might look good! :thumbsup:
So what do you say:
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I was talking about this set (http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/gr/diesel/dmu/AA27/pix.html) from FIAT. Her curved surfaces is what i like most. :)
Other people also liked this one (http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/gr/diesel/dmu/AA70/pix.html) from Ferrostaal (I guess due to the white stripe).
Some newer ones (http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/gr/diesel/dmu/621/pix.html), from MAN.
Cogeo: It will not go on to the top of the list.
Time for some modding:
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Very good Arne. Love this hue.
Cheers
Willy
TY Willy.
Here is a few more colors:
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Inspiration: Colors on this old DSB MY (http://www.mikkel-elling.dk/Billeder-Tog/DSB%20MX%201001-Odense-170803.JPG)
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The new colors on the DSB MY engine (http://www.mikkel-elling.dk/Billeder-Tog/DSB%20MY%201135-Gb-280305%20%202.JPG)
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EDIT:
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Inspiration: The newest color on the DSB ME engine. (http://www.jernbanen.dk/Fotos/Motor/DSB_ME1501_2006.jpg)
They look great. Will be very useful :)
Cogeo: Would something like this do:
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Here is another train, this time from Keihan Electric Railway:
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They operate trains in Osaka, Kyoto, and Shiga Prefectures.
A train with some green on is on its way next.
Great work Arne &apls Lovely skins and models!
TY Noah.
Its the JR Kyushu KiHa 200DC model.
Thought I heard someone asked for some green trains:
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Inspired by the old color scheme (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/ja/thumb/b/b7/Keihan6000-01.jpg/800px-Keihan6000-01.jpg).
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FVDKKeihan7200_zps323041d6.jpg&hash=ede524a96d8550dff71f21ab0f06e4fa0c69d6b1)
Inspired by the new color scheme (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d9/Keihan_13001_Uji_Line_20120414.jpg/800px-Keihan_13001_Uji_Line_20120414.jpg).
Again from Keihan Electric Railway.
Looks great--and Willy will be happy ;D I love green to :thumbsup:
OMG, one new skin every day!
Quote from: vester on April 06, 2013, 04:45:50 PM
Cogeo: Would something like this do:
Well, it might not be the one I was mostly interested in, but it's looking really nice. :)
So you made the livery and put it on the japanese model. If you are going to relaease it, maybe consider a small change, ie extend the livery lines into the doors, as you did with the small door at the front (and the japanese red/yellow livery). Of course the original livery (in the pics) is as you did it, however if it looks better the other way, why not change it a little? This is a fictional livery/train combination anyway. Otherwise (if you want to stick with the original livery) you may want to make the front (driver's) little door single coloured too (those MAN dmus do have such a door too, maybe at the right side only? - take a look here (http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/gr/diesel/dmu/621/106-115/4m.jpg)). I don't like those doors very much, as they disrupt the continuity of the livery lines, but it's an alternative design. The only thing I would suggest changing, is the all-white door (?) at the front face, it's the most disruptive imo.
I have a question, as far as I know a trainset in SC4 consists of an "engine" and a variable number of "cars", with no "last car" defined. That is, can someone make a "symmetrical" multiple-unit train, eg DM-T-T-DM?
And somwthing else, I'm considering making a (true) overhead wire (catenary) for electrified tracks (puzzle pieces or maybe draggable network). There are some "electrified track" mods, but all they do is add some power-pole props through the use of T21s. A "true" wire would look much better. Modders have cited as the main reason of why this "wouldn't be possible to make" misalignment on slopes. And indeed, this is what happens if these models are used as props. However if they are used as network models, they do conform to the slopes. For example, check out how monorail tracks look if they are laid on sloped terrain. So what I will do is make a model and try to use as a network model. My question here is how tall are the pantographs in our models? That is, the tallest point of the pantograph. And is this the distance from the ground or I have to add some additional height? The other thing is making the models. These must be 1-Z/R models. not the 20-Z/R ones exported by the BAT. I will make some basic models for testing with BAT (and take parts of the exported models and make them 1-Z/R), but this is not possible for all the models required (turns, junctions, crossings etc). As you are the only one capable of producing 1-Z/R models from scratch (at least the only one I know), would you be insterested in making such a thing?
That was a long post. Lets take step by step:
Quote from: cogeo on April 07, 2013, 02:03:09 PM
So you made the livery and put it on the japanese model. If you are going to relaease it, maybe consider a small change, ie extend the livery lines into the doors, as you did with the small door at the front (and the japanese red/yellow livery). Of course the original livery (in the pics) is as you did it, however if it looks better the other way, why not change it a little? This is a fictional livery/train combination anyway. Otherwise (if you want to stick with the original livery) you may want to make the front (driver's) little door single coloured too (those MAN dmus do have such a door too, maybe at the right side only? - take a look here (http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/gr/diesel/dmu/621/106-115/4m.jpg)). I don't like those doors very much, as they disrupt the continuity of the livery lines, but it's an alternative design. The only thing I would suggest changing, is the all-white door (?) at the front face, it's the most disruptive imo.
Did see that small door after I posted here. Have added it to the model.
Could change the front door to two colors matching the colors on the side of it.
Its a bit of hassle to change the colors on the doors. Kind of like the different colored doors, as it makes it easier to see where the doors are.
Quote from: cogeo on April 07, 2013, 02:03:09 PM
I have a question, as far as I know a trainset in SC4 consists of an "engine" and a variable number of "cars", with no "last car" defined. That is, can someone make a "symmetrical" multiple-unit train, eg DM-T-T-DM?
The closest to it is that French mod that uses a big engine and no car (well invisble cars).
Pretty sure its not possible, but if you can find a modder....
Quote from: cogeo on April 07, 2013, 02:03:09 PM
And somwthing else, I'm considering making a (true) overhead wire (catenary) for electrified tracks (puzzle pieces or maybe draggable network). There are some "electrified track" mods, but all they do is add some power-pole props through the use of T21s. A "true" wire would look much better. Modders have cited as the main reason of why this "wouldn't be possible to make" misalignment on slopes. And indeed, this is what happens if these models are used as props. However if they are used as network models, they do conform to the slopes. For example, check out how monorail tracks look if they are laid on sloped terrain. So what I will do is make a model and try to use as a network model. My question here is how tall are the pantographs in our models? That is, the tallest point of the pantograph. And is this the distance from the ground or I have to add some additional height? The other thing is making the models. These must be 1-Z/R models. not the 20-Z/R ones exported by the BAT. I will make some basic models for testing with BAT (and take parts of the exported models and make them 1-Z/R), but this is not possible for all the models required (turns, junctions, crossings etc). As you are the only one capable of producing 1-Z/R models from scratch (at least the only one I know), would you be insterested in making such a thing?
Well the trains I am doing now, the pantograph it 6.65 m. No need to add anything to that.
1-Z/R models / 20-Z/R models ? You lost me there.
I use a combination of Max and 3d Milkshape (http://chumbalum.swissquake.ch/).
Model it in max. Rotate it and then export to 3ds.
Then I use a combination of the reader, Excel and LithUnwrap to place the textures ect.
Quote from: vester on April 07, 2013, 02:32:25 PM
Well the trains I am doing now, the pantograph it 6.65 m. No need to add anything to that.
Just another small bit, do you know at what height is the tip of the poles' arms (were the upper cable - the catenary - is held), ie the vertical distance between the powered cable (at 6.65m) and the top of the catenary? If they are too close it may not look very good, and I should either not put a catenary (it will then look like an old tram powerline) or instead make a new pole model as well.
Quote from: vester on April 07, 2013, 02:32:25 PM
1-Z/R models / 20-Z/R models ? You lost me there.
By Z/R I mean zooms and rotations. BAT exports models with 5 zooms and 4 rotations, ie 20 Z/R views (S3D files), while automata models consist of 1 S3D file only, used in all zoom levels and capable of being rotated by any arbitrary angle (eg consider a car on a roundabout).
Quote from: cogeo on April 08, 2013, 11:40:59 AM
By Z/R I mean zooms and rotations. BAT exports models with 5 zooms and 4 rotations, ie 20 Z/R views (S3D files), while automata models consist of 1 S3D file only, used in all zoom levels and capable of being rotated by any arbitrary angle (eg consider a car on a roundabout).
Ahh what some around here calls a true 3d model.
Another train from Keihan Electric Railway:
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Great to see you're working on japanese trains! They are so inspiring. Currently rocking your Y000 in my cities, I like it man kkep it up!!
Glad you like it.
I will kkep it up. :P
(I do that mistake a lot myself, always keeping an eye out for it.)
Wound a logo for one of the Shinkanse trains which got me two these color combinations:
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A bit over the top or do you like it ?
Thinking about doing one with red on top and bottom and a blue stripe ?
Hope you are happy with what you see.
At least this train I am working now is. It holds a BIG smile:
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Looks great &apls I love the happy train ;D
TY Noah. Glad you like it.
The smiling trains is almost done:
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Nightlights is left to do, as is the nightlight for some of the other trains.
Revisit the green/white/green old color scheme:
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Trying to ages the appearance.
Added round lights that stands out of the body. Removed the black on the front, changed the display to stand out from the body.
Here is a brand new train that has gone into service just this year:
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Kitakinki Tango Railway.
Here is two pictures of the RL one:
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Going to the blue as well.
It looks great!
However, would you consider adding some extra details, such as the old styled centre headlight? Or modelling the back the same way as the front end, so it would look more like a train composed from separate wagons, instead of a multiple unit? They would be perfect for my not-too-modern region!
Well I am not going to do the top headlight so it stands out over the roof. Way to much work compared to the size of it.
But the other is already done:
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Now there is 4 color combinations.
Wow. These look great. Will these be available as EL-Rail/Tram cars in addition to Heavy Rail Commuters or just the latter?
Not much of a modern train fan, but your work always impresses. Thanks for sharing. I'll probably use these (older styles) as DMUs in my regions (no electrified rail), so useful regardless. (I guess I could always turn them into Trams after you release them).
Couldn't keep my word :P
Did those lamps at the top anyway:
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Just could help myself. Wonder how much trouble it will be to update red color on the roof.
APSMS: They will be release as both I guess, EL and PR.
They will be done with an optional car that holds a pantograph. Just remove that from your plug-in folder and you have your DMU.
Been hunting for pictures of old JNR trains (Japanese National Railways).
Here is a little treat:
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Calling it KiHa 940 - Oga Line.
Excellent work as always Arne &apls I think the color scheme on this last one is particularly unique, and attractive.
One thing Arne, is it me or none of the extra cars with pantograph have night lights? I have noticed before but I thought it was random, but now after trying several models, including the last ones you sent me, the JR 200DC, I don't have the nite lighting on the pantograph cars.
I have seen nightlights on the car with pantograph:
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(Taken from one of the first pages)
Not sure what is going on ?
Where have you placed the plug-in ?
If I remember right it needs to load after NAM. I normally place the mods in a folder called VDK Automata BSC.
Quote from: vester on April 17, 2013, 10:21:32 AM
If I remember right it needs to load after NAM. I normally place the mods in a folder called VDK Automata BSC.
Same as I do, I haven't change the install path of either the NAM or your VDK Automata.
This is the image I took yesterday
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And that happen as well with APTX JRQ-303 and also with JR Kyushu KiHa 200DC and Minatomirai Line, Y500. That's all versions I have tried so far. I know now that is not your problem as it happens with several versions, but don't know why. Any clues? &mmm
Got no idea. Maybe I need to call a friend.
Anyone else have this problem ? or not ?
Er ... Hello everyone, this is my first answer in the Sc4devotion forum
I was seeing this post and I was wondering:
you can try to make a model of this train?
http://www.trenomania.eu/Leggeri/albums/userpics/10001/normal_ETR500-40_Frecciarossa_IMG_08737.jpg (http://www.trenomania.eu/Leggeri/albums/userpics/10001/normal_ETR500-40_Frecciarossa_IMG_08737.jpg)
it's the ETR-500 Frecciarossa, the high-speed train operating here in Italy
is it possible?
Quote from: vester on April 17, 2013, 11:47:43 AM
Got no idea. Maybe I need to call a friend.
Anyone else have this problem ? or not ?
Forget it, it's definately something really screwd up with my game or my graphic drivers. I did a few experiments with plugins and without (only NAM and VDK Automata) and it's getting worst.
This one looks OK, just NAM and your train
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But then here it comes another train, oops, no carriages and brighter lights
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And this one too, very odd. Day light time, the one on the bottom OK, the other one without carriages and brighter lights still have them on.
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Not a clue what's happening, I'm going to try to change graphic drivers, and if that doesn't work, maybe a fresh install of the game.
Hope you get this problem fixed. Let us know what happens.
This is what I have been up to lately:
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Looks nice! Question: what does SR mean? Star Railways?
Could be what ever you like. My thought was Simcity Railways
Why not just SimRail?
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Quote from: MandelSoft on April 23, 2013, 07:25:25 AM
Why not just SimRail?
What do you mean? " Why not write longer when you can just use the two letters and let people with come up with alternative imaginative names. "
Don't want to sound harsh, but SR can stand for a lot of things, including SimRail.
Haven't you guys figured out yet that it stands for Siilijoki Rail?! :P $%Grinno$%
A lot of talk about names, but only few words on this new model ::)
It will now be release as Siilijoki Rail :P
Quote from: vester on April 23, 2013, 07:10:00 AM
Hope you get this problem fixed. Let us know what happens.
That was a very odd day for Simcity 4 on my PC, because now it's working alright. I haven't done anything apart from cleaning some old files and cache files from it. &mmm
What about those nice trains you showed a few pages back, the Tsubasa Skyliner and the Super Tokachi, are they nearly finished? I really would like to put my hands on them sometime. :thumbsup:
Nice work with this last one, it reminds me the BNSF GE Dash9 44CW skin I'm using to replace the steam engine ingame. ;)
Still need a little modding on those. Need to do a few extra additional cars for the all textures to go on. :)
The RL train is made in Europa under license and is based on an American design: The single cab EMD-F unit.
So there were corporate spies within Siilijoki Rail?! $%#Ninj2
Or maybe we're dealing with a fraudulent manufacturer, selling the same product 'exclusively' to two parties. . ! $%Grinno$% :D
I think the CEO of Siilijoki Rail is also on the board of Noro Rail. Not sure if there's a conflict of interest, and even if there were, these guys are powerful enough to get away with it.
Cheers
Willy
The CEO of both NORO Rail and Siilijoki Rail is on the board of VDK Trains Ltd. :D
Think its normal practice to sell as much as one can. Very few manufacturers sell anything this big to just one part.
Here is a blue livery inspired by the NMBS / SNCB - 202:
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A green and a red will follow.
Quote from: vester on April 23, 2013, 10:37:22 AM
The CEO of both NORO Rail and Siilijoki Rail is on the board of VDK Trains Ltd. :D
What?! :o The rabbit hole is even deeper . . :P
The model reminds me of this one (https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=ns%20hondekop&tbs=imgo:1&biw=1536&bih=772&sei=w_B2UZfcJIflOtmBgfAP). It's slowly being taken out of service though.
Well that model reminds of the old JR East 485:
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Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois - CFL 1600:
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Is there a possibility to control the second car ? Thinking I might do, double engine thing:
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I think that we'll probably be stuck with an extra long model (like if you wanted to have a tender on the back of the steam engine).
Rivit's Super Chief train (with the double engine thingy) is just one really long model (no articulation).
Otherwise Maxis would've probably included a tender car on their 4-4-0 Santa Fe steam engine (or not, knowing Maxis...). We could always make a train and mod it as a freight car to have them included in the conga line, but IIRC the behavior of train configurations is hardcoded in the .exe
Awesome trains, by the way.
all of your trains are awesome but that union pacific would look really, really nice, single or double engine.
either way, you do great things.
Well I started to work on another express train from Japan:
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There are few different train series that looks like this one. Not sure what to call it:
183, 189, 485, ....
Ah, another one of Arthur's avatars come to SC4 life!
Glad that someone do take notice.
Got a little further on the engine:
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A little work to be done on the front and back.
Looks fantastic Arne!
Great work on these &apls I love Arthur's train. A double engine version of the other would be nice but I think you'll have to do it as a single model. I'm also looking forward to the single cab version of that train :thumbsup:
Thank you both.
Have add some more details to the engine.
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Now time to work on the cars.
looking good ::)
Two more trains on their way:
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The old JNR 583.
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JR East Kamoshika.
As you can see on the last picture, I have decide to call them all 985 series.
Great work!can't wait for them to be released! ;D
Very nice model. Will you also do bullet trains?
Nice models, Arne! I like the idea to add "985" on the engines.
Quote from: Magneto on April 30, 2013, 07:16:28 PM
Very nice model. Will you also do bullet trains?
At the moment I don't have any plans of do any of the Shinkansen trains.
The closes I have come so far is the Shinkansen skins on the Skyliner.
Two more trains on the way:
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Super Kuroshio
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Tamba line.
... on a roll.....
so here is two more, two colorful ones from JR West:
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Kuroshio
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Yuttari Yakumo
Can't wait till you do the red and black ( with the dog :P ) version! :D
Looks great, as per usual with your quality work. :)
Its getting closer all the time. Today I found some more and better pictures of it.
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JR West - Shirasagi.
Great recent work Arne!
Cheers
Willy
Thanks Willy.
Here is that train, Arthur was talking about:
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Aizu Liner.
Not sure what the dogs is all about. The shadow around the I guess is a temple or a castle.... ?
Fantastic! &apls &apls &apls &apls
Except one crucial detail!
The front sign is displayed like this:
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it says " Aizu " ( A あ i い Zu づ )
MEGA EDIT - Found out what the " dog " is actually: Akabeko (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akabeko) !!
:)
Is that suppose to be a cow ? &smrt
Cleaning the glasses didn't help :P
Still looks like a dog:
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I guess its this castle that is on the engine:
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Something green for the eyes:
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JR West, Yakumo Limited Express.
More green for the eyes:
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Asama.
Started to mod these trains.... there is a LOT of trains.
Could go a head and make a MONSTER (big) train pack :P
Well the express train pack is going to be a big anyway.
Those are some great-looking trains Arne! Love the green :thumbsup:
Quote from: vester on May 03, 2013, 09:04:31 AM
Could go a head and make a MONSTER (big) train pack :P
The
Monster bigger, the better :thumbsup:
I'm going to enjoy it for sure. ;)
Choo Choo
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Clickme!
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This train looks amazing! &apls
TY. Do notice the different cars!
5 different cars plus the engine.
But wait, there's more!
Asama Skyliner
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy524%2Fart128desu%2Frandomthings%2FFor%2520vester%2FAsama%2520and%2520Tsubasa%2520Syliner%2F01_zps8c50c8e5.jpg%7Eoriginal&hash=cc7c7d4ad3cdff3328d0cb0c7cfd9abb811a09bb)
Clickme!
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clickme!
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Looks a bit like the Sapsan
Tsubasa Skyliner
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I love those trains &dance &dance &dance
Arthur been out trainspotting again and what nice pictures he takes.
Been batting this week, but returned to the trains and finish of 3 more trains:
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Ayano.
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Azusa.
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Viva Aizu.
Have one train more to go for this package.
Three new great skins!
But... What's this?!
Furico Super Hokuto!
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Amazing stuff around here &apls
The trains never stops! ( Click the pictures to see them in full size.)
LEX type G and N
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Skyliner Color variant, GREEN, RED and PURPLE
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Thank you again Arthur for testing and posting pictures of the trains.
At the moment I am working on the installer script and picture for it and the readme.
Am still working on readme images and icons.
Down to 4-6 mods to go.
Almost done with the installer script, hope this can hit LEX within a week.
I really like all of these trains! Can't wait to see them on my tracks! :D
One more week :'( Oh well, it will be well worth the wait :thumbsup:
Quote from: Rayden on May 19, 2013, 05:26:54 AM
One more week :'(
Dry your eyes please.
I didn't say a week, but
within a week.
On another matter: Have update the Trains vol 5. A small error was reported and is now corrected. :)
Its getting closer to upload:
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A little check list from yesterday, just updated:
Installer script - check
Installer images - check
Lex images - check
Readme - check
Readme images - check
Presentation image - check
LTEXT - Still to do
Icons - done but need to be added to the mods.
Final installer and packaging. still to do.
Can't wait, another great set! :D
Upload the files to LEX:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FVDK_Train_Mods_Vol06Package2_zps4a270231.jpg&hash=f9e5588caef2c0e469911f0130feb702158fa941) (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2970)
Good Job! :thumbsup: But,I want to use Asama and Tsubasa Skyliner on BTM. Can you make these BTM mod?
Many thanks! It's a great set. Now I have to choose which will use... &Thk/(
Quote from: kyo-hilagi on May 23, 2013, 01:53:22 AM
Can you make these BTM mod?
BTM mods ? I don't follow.
Hi, do you take requests? If yes, I have one: could you do a Stadler FLIRT in the colour scheme of the "Pustertalbahn"?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadler_FLIRT (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadler_FLIRT)
Thank you :)
My plan was to finish of the trains that have started and then use time an bats instead.
OK, no problem, I just wanted to ask as asking is for free :D As all this is a hobby, I didn't want to sound demanding or anything. Just one additional question: How can I modify the length of trains? The Hanshin ER (great model btw) gets a bit long in Game, especially as I use it as commuter train.
I would use MilkShape3d and LithUnwrap to it.
Wrote a tutorial on automata modding (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=22.msg102#msg102). There you also find links to the two programs.
Thank you :D
Quote from: kyo-hilagi on May 23, 2013, 01:53:22 AM
Good Job! :thumbsup: But,I want to use Asama and Tsubasa Skyliner on BTM. Can you make these BTM mod?
Quote from: art128 on May 23, 2013, 04:38:37 AM
Bullet train mod
monorail
Monorail, why did you not just say so. So do you have a region where you can test them for me, as I don't have any monorail network ?
BTM was included in NAM 31.1. This is like HSRP,make Japanese Shinkansen rail of default monorail.
Sorry,this is quite equal to monorail,so it was my miss not to say "monorail".I`m accustomed to use the word "BTM".
Does "monorail network" means default monorail and its station? If so,I have them.
...My English skill is very poor,sorry.
Quote from: vester on May 23, 2013, 07:07:36 AM
Quote from: kyo-hilagi on May 23, 2013, 01:53:22 AM
Good Job! :thumbsup: But,I want to use Asama and Tsubasa Skyliner on BTM. Can you make these BTM mod?
Quote from: art128 on May 23, 2013, 04:38:37 AM
Bullet train mod
monorail
Monorail, why did you not just say so. So do you have a region where you can test them for me, as I don't have any monorail network ?
I can do those tests if you want, I have plenty of cities built where implementing the monorail network it's possible, anyway, I have been wanting to implement or the BTM or the HSRP on some of my cities, so, if you need a ground test for those, let me know ;)
kyo-hilagi san. Forgot to say Welcome to SC4Devotion.
Quote from: kyo-hilagi on May 23, 2013, 07:47:25 AM
Does "monorail network" means default monorail and its station? If so,I have them.
Yes it the monorail and its station.
Will send you the files when I have done modding them. The train will not go down under the rail, so its more a HSRP train.
Quote from: kyo-hilagi on May 23, 2013, 07:47:25 AM
...My English skill is very poor,sorry.
May I ask, are you Japanese ?
Quote from: Rayden on May 23, 2013, 08:03:55 AM
I can do those tests if you want, I have plenty of cities built where implementing the monorail network it's possible, anyway, I have been wanting to implement or the BTM or the HSRP on some of my cities, so, if you need a ground test for those, let me know ;)
:thumbsup: Will send you the file as soon as I have done modding of the engine and the first car.
Quote from: vester on May 23, 2013, 08:10:36 AM
kyo-hilagi san. Forgot to say Welcome to SC4Devotion.
Thank you :)
Quote from: vester on May 23, 2013, 08:10:36 AMWill send you the files when I have done modding them. The train will not go down under the rail, so its more a HSRP train.
Some cities which I build are mainly use BTM. It`s glad for me to test your cool Automata!
Quote from: vester on May 23, 2013, 08:10:36 AMMay I ask, are you Japanese ?
Yes,and I`m not good at English. I dislike academic English exam! :'(
Please post some pictures of it. Night and day pictures please.
Anyone else have a city with HSRP/monorail in it ?
Don't have any myself to test it in.
Ryaden/Silvio has the nightlight looking funny. I need to know if its just his installation or what is going on.
Great work on the train guys!!! :D
With a little help from Vil I got the engine and one car working:
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&dance %BUd% %$payas)(
Me likes &apls
Some advertising $%Grinno$%
Asama Skyliner
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Here is a little new train:
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AE Tanigawa Skyliner HSR.
Nice. :thumbsup:
And a few more shots of the Asama Skyliner - Click to enlarge
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That's some awesome shots, Silvio! Lovely work.
I see you also reloted neko's house.... :)
Keep up the great work with the skins, Arne!
Quote from: art128 on May 26, 2013, 06:22:30 AM
That's some awesome shots, Silvio! Lovely work.
I see you also reloted neko's house.... :)
Keep up the great work with the skins, Arne!
Thx. Neko's, you mean Kori's models? Yes, I used his models to make my own lots, It's a pity they aren't HD, they look superb and very well done. I used his apartment blocks as well and made about 20/30 new lots using his models in families do give diversity. If his models could be include into a megapack, I could consider releasing my lots, otherwise it's a bit too difficult to gather all his models and related dependencies.
A few shots of the new Skyliner, Asama erggg &ops, Tsubasa
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Please not that not only is it for HSR/MR, but the engine is longer than the PR version.
That is not the Asama Skyliner, but the Tsubasa Skyliner.
Quote from: vester on June 06, 2013, 02:26:53 PM
Please not that not only is it for HSR/MR, but the engine is longer than the PR version.
I noticed that, and it looks a lot better this way, engine longer than cars :thumbsup:
Nice work Arne!
I don't see any engine, btw (nitpicking :P)
Cheers
Willy
Quote from: Swordmaster on June 06, 2013, 02:39:49 PM
Nice work Arne!
I don't see any engine, btw (nitpicking :P)
Cheers
Willy
:P
Yes I know, but just to keep the game terms strait, lets keep calling the units engine and cars (5 all in all, btw).
AE Skyliner THSR:
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AE Fastech Skyliner:
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AE Komachi Skyliner:
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Well, you made me build my first ever monorail line today. Says it all ;)
Cheers
Willy
Have done icons for all 10 mods now, time to do an installer script:
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All the images, readme and installer is done:
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Time for the scrutineers to start looking at it.
Oh my god,my cities` data were broken... :'(
Anyway,you did a good job! :thumbsup: I want to use this MOD in a new city!
This trains are gorgeous!
Have You ever thought about making urban buses as an automata? There are lacks of them.
Thank you both.
Not sure I will go into buses.
Probably finish of one package of trains for this time around, then its going to batting instead.
Have uploaded VDK Trains Mods, vol 7 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2975).
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Started to put the files together. Takes some time.
Nice! :thumbsup:
TY Silvio.
Here is a little something I have been playing with on and off for some time now:
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Vester why do not you use the same arrangement of freight trains with passenger trains?
I do not know if you have already tried, but I think everyone has noticed that at the end of each train is the mail car (caboose) ...
Why not make trains that put the end that the postal wagon texturized like a locomotive?
Sorry to say, we can't control, what is the last car for passenger trains.
Think a lot of modder has looked into that.
The cars is put togteher at random.
:(
Another teaser:
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Picture taken on a test run in Kamiyama (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=8550.msg460749#msg460749).
Looks great!
Cheers
Willy
Quote from: vester on April 16, 2013, 11:32:01 AM
Couldn't keep my word :P
Did those lamps at the top anyway:
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Just could help myself. Wonder how much trouble it will be to update red color on the roof.
APSMS: They will be release as both I guess, EL and PR.
They will be done with an optional car that holds a pantograph. Just remove that from your plug-in folder and you have your DMU.
Has this in particular been released yet? Not pushing, but I figure I might as well ask instead of spend half an hour looking for something that isn't there. All of this work is astounding. Only my region's need for steam engines keeps me from using all of your trains on my main lines.
Not yet released.... but might be soon enough.. ;)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.pomf.se%2F9Is5.JPG&hash=f5860fdbd1c4165adfd09b1aba5cb27a07ddb4b0)
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Wow, gorgeous shots Art, although I can't avoid realizing something: I count at least 18 unused cabs. Knowing modern electronics in them that's a good bit of wasted money. That company of yours had better buy coaches instead :D
Cheers
Willy
Another teaser:
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Credit: Art128
Gorgeous! &apls
Yeap, all fantastic trains, Arne. :)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmyldretid.dk%2Fbusbilleder3%2Fdsbse19_valby.jpg&hash=e7af5f814323de4150f660a8d8bd04130612eefc)
It would be so cool if you made the danish s-trains in simcity!
At the moment I don't have any plans on starting on any new trains.
Will try to finish what I have already started.
BTW: That was a short version you found there. Thought only they were used on the F line.
Been working on taking game pictures of all the trains for icons and documentations:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FVDKTrainsVol08Presentation_zps4f08b007.jpg&hash=b82bbfefc7b870fc61312160d591ed38fe415da6)
Time for doing icons, add them and change the LTEXT.
Then its just the readme and the installer script.
Fantastic job with all those trains, I think I like all of them :) Thanks for all these trains Vester, you are doing an important job to create a realistic japanese region, as you know the trains are one of the most important things in Japon and with all of these trains we can give a more personal touch in each scene, so Thanks !!
# Jonathan
It is a fantastic collection well done! :)
please bear in mind, though, before you upload the set you should call them 'Passenger' trains ::)
Have updated the installer for VDK Trains Vol 6. Its not major, just some descriptions that is corrected.
Have started working on the installer for Volume 8 after I got the NSIS installer program to work again.
Reinstalled the program for the n'th time. A thanks go out to Steve (z) for his help.
Will we be seeing that Belgian/European style Diesel engine anytime soon?
Looking forward to seeing the release of Vol. 8; It will be very useful.
Quote from: APSMS on December 28, 2013, 07:13:55 PM
Will we be seeing that Belgian/European style Diesel engine anytime soon?
Got a little tired of working on trains.
Not sure what the status is on those trains as it is.
Have only finish two for NORO.
Quote from: APSMS on December 28, 2013, 07:13:55 PM
Looking forward to seeing the release of Vol. 8; It will be very useful.
Good to hear. Soon, very soon, I hope.
I recall those two being rather excellent, if perhaps branded in application; releasing only the engines as they are currently modded would be more than enough for many, I'm sure (as long as they aren't exclusive).
We can always make our own skins when we tire of the ones you've already produced. The model is much harder to come by.
Started working on a EMD-F unit, the "big brother" to the European NOHAB Diesel Engine:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FEMDFUnitMS_zps22531aca.jpg&hash=50b7776b4e191642678bf4f37442ca474df5ef6d)
Have upload Train Volume 8:
VDK Train Mods Vol 8: (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3087)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FVDKTrainsVol08Presentation_zps4f08b007.jpg&hash=b82bbfefc7b870fc61312160d591ed38fe415da6)
Well I did a little work on the model itself:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FEMD-FV_Unit_zps89dd8b3b.jpg&hash=fed188931f1e871a8ddaa526af1b79035c05b5d9)
This could be an EMD E-unit or F-unit (http://www.flickr.com/groups/e_and_f_units/).
So for one week or so, I will open up the bag and let out the cat. I am in good mood. Let say Sunday next week.
Suggests for color livery/scheme is welcome.
Any suggests should be accompany with a picture showing both the front and one side.
Let me start off:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FSantaFe7YellowATSF2_zps2b3cf80e.jpg&hash=8b4f7dc56fd6220d4b02ce86f1efab51545fa6f9)
As the the pictures will most likely have a lot of different size lets add width=420 to the image tag:
[img width=420]http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e242/vester_DK/VDKTrains/SantaFe7YellowATSF2_zps2b3cf80e.jpg[/img]
Hmm, opening it up for requests, eh?
The Southern Pacific had a few variations that were visually interesting:
Daylight:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trainweb.org%2Freynolds%2Fphotos%2Fsacphotos%2F0512015.jpg&hash=175ba67194bc76e27b1dba895a4da842e51e55ba)
Black Widow:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fswrails.files.wordpress.com%2F2012%2F05%2Fsp-6203-walong-ca-3-16-58-2.jpg&hash=b448d2fae4007a41dcd6919587ead4c27f590df3)
"Blood Nose":
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fespee.railfan.net%2Fnonindex%2Fe-unit_photos%2F6047_sp-e9-bob_dengler.jpg&hash=d8601778d45fa92a2d2ed5b9aa4285fc599c1732)
The blood nose, if I recall, was used primarily for their freight haulers. The Daylight is better know with the SP4449 steam locomotive. I think, of these three, I'd pick the Black Widow scheme for inclusion in this series.
-Matt
While this train doesn't exactly fit the model this is what my local train engines look like.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fspecialhappens.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F12%2FBNSF-Railway-BNSF-6615_Hesperia-CA_David-Anderson_2009-03-25_101123.jpg&hash=265ea5020c0cd56affaf68f109d066dd9e776b02)
Hard at work
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vtwi.org%2F061408Ottumwa%2FBNSF5739.jpg&hash=09a01d1604aa1ebad65b07a06116fb0d814ce88c)
Hi Matt.
Not request, but ideas ;)
Have two of those on my possible list.
Maybe the Black Window with another line name on it:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2F7%2F72%2FAZER_6070_E-8_locomotive.jpg&hash=1944524394f4b96fbb13abb7f6335b73e4ca162e)
Mark: I could probably find a way around that small problem.
Here is another I have in mind:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.railpictures.net%2Fimages%2Fd1%2F7%2F0%2F8%2F3708.1360910871.jpg&hash=d03ad2e4c7773e284a1c01028ba7a1116ac5ea7b)
Great Northern, Big Sky Blue color scheme
All these name on railroad companies. Going a bit NUTs.
Lets have a look some of the company names with Pacific in them:
Canadian Pacific
Central Oregon and Pacific Railroad
Central Pacific Railroad
Iowa Pacific
Missouri Pacific Railroad
North Pacific Coast Railroad
Northern Pacific Railway
Northwestern Pacific Railroad
Pacific Coast Railway
Pacific Electric
Pacific Harbor Line
Pacific Imperial Railroad
Pacific Sun Railroad
Richmond Pacific Railroad
San Francisco and North Pacific Railroad
Southern Pacific
South Pacific Coast Railroad
Union Pacific
Western Pacific
....
you should make some freight train replacements
Santa Fe's F7 "Super Chief's"...
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vistadome.com%2Fpostcards%2Femd_rr%2Fsantafe45.jpg&hash=ac60d851f5e3a04ebf38b2add62320af9db022bf)
Quote from: Pioneer on January 01, 2014, 03:48:10 PM
you should make some freight train replacements
Yes that was the plan.
Don't you have any idea for color schemes ?
There is one thing I would love people to write as it sometimes is a bit hard to find.
If the engine runned with
freight, passenger or both.While we are at the Santa Fe, maybe a blue version of it:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.railpictures.net%2Fimages%2Fd1%2F9%2F5%2F4%2F3954.1378738525.jpg&hash=04ec837247a5cb7cf29a69d97ecba83614aac214)
ideally you could offer replacements and new instances for both freight and passenger. My region is having some steam power transitioning/re-purposing, so in this case additional instances would be handy. Not sure how much work that would involve, though.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fa%2Fa5%2FCRI%2526P_652.jpg&hash=9f8a46be22332c1d1a5e6ce6103b10f8d9d3e183)
how about this for some ideas? (click for full size)
or this, from SR
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsouthern.railfan.net%2Fimages%2Farchive%2Fsouthern%2Ff3%2Fsou4135.jpg&hash=adecb20e4a3fdb2ad19e8eb2a2f12280f4458c6b)
Being looking at a lot of trains, so I do recognize those two as well:
Rock Island and Southern.
Most of the work on the first skin done:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FSP1_zps16e57d38.jpg&hash=ac4ff31d03a5b602a060575aeae7052c61a48476)
Quote from: vester on January 03, 2014, 02:51:06 AM
Most of the work on the first skin done:
Wow great work! I am so terrible at texturing i wouldn't even know where to begin :D
Thank you Mark. Don't you have another idea for a color scheme ?
Here is another one from me:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.railpictures.net%2Fimages%2Fd1%2F3%2F4%2F5%2F8345.1305314870.jpg&hash=6e961ced31fd9d6645462db38b87178e2aa09c66)
Wabash Railroad.
Added a little dirt to the SP:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FSP2_zpsad4b97ec.jpg&hash=c9d2b1afd564564f4fb1e19930b499bfb0abc2b9)
Started working on the Big Sky Blue color scheme from:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2Findex_zpsb523ed3d.jpg&hash=a0a79558b25c8ee53b257bb6d9a21839865ca28c)
Does this count? ;D
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F_p0woSEytxVw%2FTUotg7rfcGI%2FAAAAAAAADIU%2FQbUjNx2vNUo%2Fs400%2FThomas%252Band%252Bhis%252Bfriends%252Bdiesel%252B10%252Bengine%252Bwas%252Bshocked%252Bwhat%252Bare%252Byou%252Bdoing%252Btrain%252BJames%252Bthe%252Bpink%252Bengine.jpg&hash=97c78e58058cd3e8bb9ae3084d82ce332ba30e5a)
@Vester: Nice but there are some mistakes:
1. The F Units just has 4 axes, not 6. Here you can see it very well: http://www.iaisrailfans.org/photos/MILW-F7A-88C/MILW88C_1988_09_28ish_Fremont_on_CNW_01_Darren_Ferreter.sized.jpg
2. The Nose should be higher so the Front windows should be not as high...Also it looks a little bit angular. May you could use some more curves?
But great wort, I like it...
Why Italian engines aren't all that popular on the forums?
It is possible to give an idea for an engine?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FS_Class_E.656
And if you need a good colour scheme, the best one is this: http://www.trenomania.it/TMF2004/news/art27/art27-1.jpg
Mark: :D
Quote from: MR.Y on January 03, 2014, 03:26:57 PM
@Vester: Nice but there are some mistakes:
1. The F Units just has 4 axes, not 6. Here you can see it very well: http://www.iaisrailfans.org/photos/MILW-F7A-88C/MILW88C_1988_09_28ish_Fremont_on_CNW_01_Darren_Ferreter.sized.jpg
2. The Nose should be higher so the Front windows should be not as high...Also it looks a little bit angular. May you could use some more curves?
But great wort, I like it...
1: Changing the numbers of axis is easy as it is a smaller part of the texture. Very hard to see the difference in the game
2: Well, I just didn't want to do a lot of modelling. Most of it is reused from the NOHAB / Litra MY twin cabin engine.
Quote from: Flaviolovesimcity4 on January 04, 2014, 05:45:20 AM
Why Italian engines aren't all that popular on the forums?
It is possible to give an idea for an engine?
At the moment I am working on the two engine from Nohab and EMD.
As it is there are not many that does trains.
You could try you luck with a model similar (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14223.0) to that one and do a paint job (replacing the textures) (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=22.msg143#msg143).
It was how it started out for me.
Remembering one model from Kenworth, (uploaded by Swamper77)
You find it in the Regional Runner Train Set (v1.0) (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=970)
You can find more models on the Lists of Train mods, V2 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14223.0).
or you could try you luck with the SBB Class 460 Freight Engine by MandelSoft (http://community.simtropolis.com/files/file/28126-sbb-class-460-freight-engine/)
Another enigne is done
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FGN1_zpsdfdc654c.jpg&hash=04d82a3d241c8e96ba9074a0cc5be2071e426176)
Here is another suggestion if you are looking for color schemes. Excellent work so far on the other engines.
@speedbumpjoey: You can find the Super Chief here: http://community.simtropolis.com/files/file/28552-atsf-super-chief/
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg42.imageshack.us%2Fimg42%2F3630%2Fl5fa.jpg&hash=380c1e197137b04772d86bf9088efcdd4a270e4c) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/42/l5fa.jpg/)
jmdude1: Looks like a nice color scheme. Still no trains with green on.
This one is inspired by Union Pacific Heritage, Missouri Pacific:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FMPH1_zps89340ee1.jpg&hash=b156280a26ed8a6d87693e60c6fc9aec1d3a73b6)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FUP1982-MOPAC_zps5315d601.jpg&hash=64aa16213ffb7e6631c590fa442ba97429d7a2aa)
UP 1982
A bit of a strange name Missouri Pacific !?! Its never got to the Pacific:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oMRZ5PCqOqE/TNq0YzZ5PAI/AAAAAAAAAE8/WiTPcTlFn3Q/s1200/missouri-pacific-railroad-map.jpg)
Green + heritage, = hmmm ????
Lets go from west of the Mississippi River (most of MPs rails being to the west of it) to the north east corner....
Erie Railroad.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FErieHerit1068NSACe_zps2bc37f90.jpg&hash=8ec88f0edff826cc9ae970d6236198ff4ec60922) (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FErieThe-best-top-desktop-train-wallpapers-12_zps80ffd8b0.jpg&hash=5a3077fd9182ef75b2ba1421e51c85021e7cdf13)
Norfolk Southern Heritage, Erie Railroad (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erie_Railroad), NS EMD SD70ACe # 1068
Nice job so far Vester! &apls
Another train almost done. This time a request from Mark / droric:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FBNSF_GNO1B_zps6a51b33d.jpg&hash=1b82f771d8a2a3d75acb1b1465368f26b2ebe99f)
EDIT: Updated the skin a little (old version (http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e242/vester_DK/VDKTrains/BNSF_GNO1_zpsee4c85ed.jpg)).
Might change the yellow lines to two lines at the bottom and one at the top a bit like on this one:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.railpictures.net%2Fimages%2Fd1%2F3%2F0%2F8%2F5308.1259460456.jpg&hash=4bf85462b7c56a49efeedf043f2c6aa7f0975f6d)
One thing I have been wondering about the orange color scheme. Is the colors taken from the Great Northern:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.railpictures.net%2Fimages%2Fd1%2F5%2F8%2F0%2F6580.1248235918.jpg&hash=3ed00ef66364166dc3e5d09788a85775f1fcbb8f)
What program do you use for the trains models?
In case i can try to make the engine by myself...
Try to read through that thread (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=22.msg102#msg102).
I use a combination of different programs (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=22.msg103#msg103):
MilkShape3d, LithUnwrap, 3ds Max.
If you need any help, you can post your question in the thread: Help with automata (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=206.0).
Unfortunally for the program you're using don't have 32bit version..
I think i need to wait for a better pc, seems the be the best program for models :/
Which program are you talking about:
Milkshape (http://milkshape3d.com/)is in 32 bits and Blender (http://www.blender.org/download/) (free) as well.
Think its only the newest version(s) of 3ds max that only comes in 64 bits.
Used both MilkShape (cheap 25$€) and LithUnwrap (free) on Windows 7 32 bits.
MilkShape has some advance over the bigger programs. One major thing is it reads the 3ds you gets from iLive Reader (the old version).
Think the new version of the reader do write useful 3ds files.
Still I would recommend you to start of by just reskinning one of the mods. Get you head around that part, before get further a head.
Took me quite some years to get to the point where I could do my own models.
Mhm... i don't have a credit card and a good pc, so my dream for italian engines stop here for now...
I was thinking about AutoCad for 3D models, but for that i always need to pay &sly
Lets stop this side topic about automata modding.
If you want any help please take it to the thread I pointed you to earlier:
Help with automata (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=206.0)
Most what I told you in these last posts is more or less written in the Tutorials on AUTOMATA MODDING thread (http://=http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=22.msg102#msg102).
Have you looked into Blender (http://www.blender.org), its free. Pretty sure it can export what you do into a 3ds file.
Know others here on the forum uses Gimp (http://www.gimp.org/) as the images editor, instead of Photoshop.
You will have better luck posting in that thread (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=206.0) than in here.
At the moment I am make reworking the BNSF skin, so its simpler and probably better looking in the game. So far I have redo the side:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FBNSFO2_zps56cf79f6.jpg&hash=8eefe7d036c757626e7eb652219b4ede46353418)
EDIT: Suggests for color schemes are still welcome.
Anyone likes Baltimore & Ohio (B&O):
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.railpictures.net%2Fimages%2Fd1%2F6%2F5%2F9%2F8659.1364727915.jpg&hash=0b006a6a386806c051704f105abc2264ae94bbf0)
Looking much better now :)
Quote from: vester on January 05, 2014, 09:09:19 AM
Another train almost done. This time a request from Mark / droric:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FBNSF_GNO1B_zps6a51b33d.jpg&hash=1b82f771d8a2a3d75acb1b1465368f26b2ebe99f)
EDIT: Updated the skin a little (old version (http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e242/vester_DK/VDKTrains/BNSF_GNO1_zpsee4c85ed.jpg)).
Arne that looks awesome!! The orange black and the logo are really the hero elements and tie it together. Nice work capturing the essence of the train.
Thank you Mark.
The second version of the BNSF:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FBNSF_GNO2_zps266ba78a.jpg&hash=ebf7ee24ddb614a2659ccd73a70a070b76674838)
That's a very good work but... i saw something that you can do for make it better:
the glass on the train, why don't make a Sim inside it :P?
Quote from: Flaviolovesimcity4 on January 06, 2014, 02:26:06 PM
That's a very good work but... i saw something that you can do for make it better:
the glass on the train, why don't make a Sim inside it :P?
You simply wouldn't be able to see the sim inside the train anyways. It would be only a pixel or two in size.
... and with the angle of the game, the people would only show if the were place up against the window.
I am now rename these unit to be E-units. They have 6 axis.
Here is another one that color scheme that never have been seen on the EMD E and F locomotives.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FSPH1_zps2a998007.jpg&hash=06b8cf8fb7427fdacb753b5421efe45bd8415d16)
Inspired by the Union Pacific, Heritage Units: Southern Pacific, Black Widow.
EDIT: Looks like I need to turn down the highlight on the no signs. Before they disappeared into the main body. Now they just stand out a little to much.
Nice train skin Vester! &apls I've always liked American engines :thumbsup:
Glad you like it.
Here is new one:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FSantaFeR1_zpsb067454f.jpg&hash=975f2a2b0c787f4f347e4b301b8f72152f54e56b)
Been reworking the UV-mapping and adding details to the model and texture.
That looks amazing. Great job as always. I really like the colors on this engine.
Just curious, as you mentioned that you were adding to the model, would it be possible to change the front windows? Instead of the 'sad eyes' (I don't know how else to say it) to a more rounded rectangle shape.
I don't know if they are really visible in game or not but that is how the windows look on the real engines. Just some constructive criticism, your work is always top notch. :thumbsup:
Thank you jmdude.
Something like this:
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Four different colors for the Santa Fe is done:
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So far these colors schemes is finished:
Santa Fe (4x)
Southern Pacific - Daylight
Southern Pacific - Union Pacific Heritage
BNSF
Missouri Pacific - Union Pacific Heritage
Great Northern - Big Blue Sky
Well nights is still pending.
Ideas for colors schemes are still welcome.
Yes! Just like that. &apls That looks excellent! I like the color schemes on the Santa Fes. I've been using your rail mods for years, but this set is definitely my favorite.
As I posted on the previous page, I think you could make the Canadian National look real good in game. ;)
Keep up the great work, it is much appreciated.
Jeff
Thank you Jeff.
I am planning to do the CN green livery.
A lot of railroad names with Pacific, Southern, Western, Northern and Chicago,
but here is one of the few ones with Eastern:
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Arizona Eastern Railroad, EMD E8A, 6070.
Wiki: "It has been repainted in a scheme reminiscent of Southern Pacific's "Black Widow" livery, since Arizona Eastern was owned by Southern Pacific."
Stay with th black color:
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Staying with the Burlington Route:
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That last one is really nice :)
Quote from: jmdude1 on January 11, 2014, 09:18:42 PM
As I posted on the previous page, I think you could make the Canadian National look real good in game. ;)
One CN coming up:
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Erie Railroad:
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That looks great! A great start to my vacation. Thanks a lot!
Nice job Vester!!!
Staying in the Canadian corner:
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and one for the South East corner of the US:
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I see a large variety here. I would like to suggest you making the installer like RTMT's, which uses drop-down lists for selecting options (check the textures/markings selection screen). It's quite flexible (it may contain any number of images, as big as desirable) and uses both images and descriptions. You do have the script, and I could provide help if necessary.
Haven't been thinking about installer just yet.
Here is a few more colors:
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Yet more liveries!
Question: Did take a look into your last upload, and found that the "XCar" plugins contain the same model as the passenger car but with a pantograph. Yet, it has an IID of 0x10DA0000, which is an ingame automaton, originally a red minivan. How does this work exactly? Will the game be selecting the passenger cars randomly, which means that some cars will have a pantograph and some others not? And as the engine does not have a pantograph, does it mean that a trainset may have not a pantograph at all? And finally, does this rely on some mod located somewhere else (eg marking the automaton as "passenger car") or it works on its own? Could you elaborate?
Quote from: cogeo on January 17, 2014, 02:07:06 PM
Question: Did take a look into your last upload, and found that the "XCar" plugins contain the same model as the passenger car but with a pantograph. Yet, it has an IID of 0x10DA0000, which is an ingame automaton, originally a red minivan. How does this work exactly? Will the game be selecting the passenger cars randomly, which means that some cars will have a pantograph and some others not? And as the engine does not have a pantograph, does it mean that a trainset may have not a pantograph at all? And finally, does this rely on some mod located somewhere else (eg marking the automaton as "passenger car") or it works on its own? Could you elaborate?
So many questions. The IID comes from other mods I started out with. Not sure which.
You should know by now that the trains are put together totally at random. SO yes, some cars will have the pantograph and some will not.
Yes some trains could end up with no pantograph at all.
Not sure it how it ended up been called a car....
maybe its from the American modders. Over there a railway carriage (UK English) is called a Railroad car. PR means
passenger
rail.
Think it could work by itself. Never thought of testing that out. I am not the right one to ask that.
Not sure what mod is should rely on.
Have correct the IID numberin the old mods.
Nothing to worry about. Just one car not showing up.
Here is a little something new:
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Nice work on the Canadian ones. Good to see them getting some showtime. The variants of the Penn RR are well done too. I think the green might be a bit saturated for the Burlington Northern. For automata, does the game produce the same oversaturation of color like the BAT seems to?
-Matt
Is this better:
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Could make up my mind about the green color. Did keep the saturation of the lines as they are very thin.
Reworked the shape of bottom lines of the white marking and the red lines that follows it.
On the Union Pacific I tried to land the color some where between the "fresh painted (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BH74h7iZv24/TEkcyPuZGmI/AAAAAAAABOk/bXTyyr8W8cc/s1600/DSC_0689.JPG)" and the picture you showed me from "your" museum.
Quote from: vester on January 17, 2014, 03:05:26 PM
So many questions. The IID comes from other mods I started out with. Not sure which.
You should know by now that the trains are put together totally at random. SO yes, some cars will have the pantograph and some will not.
Yes some trains could end up with no pantograph at all.
OK thanks, this is what I wanted to know. Then wouldn't it be better to have an additional model, ie engine with pantograph (for electrified track) and install the XCar plugin only when the electric version of the engine is installed? Not requesting neithering particularly interested in it (I do not have any "electrified track" mod installed, and even if so I could copy the pantograph group to the engine, using the Model Tweaker), just asking.
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Think it could work by itself. Never thought of testing that out. I am not the right one to ask that.
Not sure what mod is should rely on.
I meaned if defining another railcar is all what is required, or there is something else that needs to be done (you replied). I was wondering if it's possible to somehow define what a "consist" (trainset) may contain. For the freight trains the consist contains an engine and a variable number of freight cars (which the game apparently selects randomly), but how about passenger trains? Something similar appears to happen here too, only there is only one (two with your mod) cars to choose between. But if we could define that a consist contains this and that and the other type of automata, we could for example put a special car at the end of the consist, and therefore implement things like a caboose, or "symmetrical" DMUs. It would also be good nice to know if automata may be added, and not just replace the original ones. It would be so much better to have, for example multiple freight engines (will have to use different IDs), or expand the freight car sets with some container-carrying cars.
How about making something to replace that awful "Track Checker" unit? I think a small yard engine would be ideal (they often run around deadhead).
On some of the models its just a matter of adding the pantograph to the texture.
Why I did the extra car with the pantograph, was to make it easy for everybody.
There is no way to control the order of the cars in the train. Think people have tried different ways to do it.
A thing like adding an extra engine unit (B-unit / engines without a cabin) has been tried using techniques from a truck.
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The only Track Checker I know of is a Japanese one: uki Sim page 20 (http://uki-sim.seesaa.net/index-20.html).
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For the freight trains the consist contains an engine and a variable number of freight cars (which the game apparently selects randomly),
Not exactly, as the last car is always the same so it should be coded somewhere
Here is the first in-game picture of the BN Exclusive:
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Think I will rescale the height, adding 20-40 %. What do you say ?
Sounds like a plan. So far it looks good, but some added height would help. Rivit's trains have similar height problems, but he included some equally squashed consists. I wonder how it looks with those...
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The height is better, I would say.
Slowly working through the mods:
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CB&Q - Burlington, red.
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Canadian National.
Awesome project &apls I agree with the height rescaling and love the BN one. But where's your RRW? :P
Looks great :)
Looking gorgeous there. I think the height re-adjustment was a good decision.
-Matt
Quote from: cogeo on January 17, 2014, 02:07:06 PM
....the same model as the passenger car but with a pantograph. Yet, it has an IID of 0x10DA0000, which is an ingame automaton, originally a red minivan. How does this work exactly? Will the game be selecting the passenger cars randomly, ...
Apparently the game has got ear about what you wrote:
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This picture is taken with only Rivit DB Class 23 Steam Engine Train (http://community.simtropolis.com/files/file/21081-db-class-23-steam-engine-train/) installed. All other automata mods was removed.
Would love to hear if its just me, or its something that other can replica. What to do about it ?
If its returning to the 10da0000 IID could help or what ?
This quite nice mod, with animated smoke. Maybe a little more smoke would make it look more real.
Someone whisper in my ear, Milwaukee Road. Is this what you think when you hear the name:
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There are a few different colors schemes, a few is just seen on model trains:
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One more color scheme:
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....
A mod from the Northeast US:
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Regarding the Milwaukee Road, I'd been thinking about doing some of their steam engines (streamlined, so should be easier to model). That particular livery is very famous, and is exactly what I think of when I try to picture their trains. Some consists to go with would be nice, but we can do that ourselves.
Currently I use Rivit's steam mod, and while I can't say I've seen a minivan on my tracks, I can say that lately (since some train mods I installed?) I have been seeing Rivit's coaches mixed in with the default MAXIS blue passenger cars. Not sure what the solution is; tried moving the folder to load just above the NAM (two underscores), but to no avail. Rivit's coaches are underscaled to most train mods, so the effect is a bit glaring, livery aside (the Maxis cars are about a meter or two higher than the rest of the train).
The height rescaling looks good, though it kind of emphasizes the square model instead of the rounded bullnose on the real ones. Not sure if it can be fixed though.
Thanks for all the work. These all look really great!
I love the work you've been doing on these trains. They all look great! :thumbsup:
Thank you both. Glad you like it.
Quote from: APSMS on January 23, 2014, 03:02:17 PM
Regarding the Milwaukee Road, I'd been thinking about doing some of their steam engines (streamlined, so should be easier to model). That particular livery is very famous, and is exactly what I think of when I try to picture their trains. Some consists to go with would be nice, but we can do that ourselves.
Could clean up my PS file and write a little how-to text to go along.
Need to clean out Danish layer names.
Here is a Lark version of the Southern Pacifics Daylight:
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Calling it Sacramento Southern Railroad.
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An engine in Lark colors.
The original Sacramento Southern Railroad was a non-operating subsidiary of the Southern Pacific. Some would call that a paper railroad.
Now its is a heritage railroad owned by the California State Railroad Museum. It operates as an excursion train.
Been working on turning these files into mods. Almost done with the main part the modding, but as it is now, I can't test and take pictures of them and make icons for them. My dvd-drive have stopped working. :P
Great updates! The re-size looks much better and the new engines are great. I like the colors on the Kansas City and Milwaukee versions. Well done! It's nice to see them in game too.
Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, or just Rock Island:
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This thread makes me realize how much I enjoy old photos of locomotives! Keep up the good work Arne. Looking great.
Thank you Mark. Good to hear, that you like them.
Think this is the last one:
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Here is passenger engine from the New York area:
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I am very pleased that the 'Milwaukee road' is included in the pack... now how thoughts for the 'soo-line' and or Chicago North Western] as they were a common sight in WI... anyway, its all promising good
Love this last 2, great level of detail :)
Something like this:
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Here is my take on the Chicago & Northwestern:
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Another one from the Northeast:
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I like the CN and Soo engines, although the red seems a bit bright when compared to the Santa Fe engine on page 22. Are all the engines the same size or are the recent ones shorter? Maybe it's just my eyes?
Anyways, great work. I really like variety and style of these. This is going to be a great release. &apls &apls
Will they all replace the default engine only or will we be able to use some as extras? Such as this: http://community.simtropolis.com/files/file/4327-cn-canadian-national/
Glad you like them.
Its more or less the same model. Only moving a few parts around to fit with the color scheme.
About the red colors have a look at these two photos:
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The red color of SOO line is brighter and more fresh/saturated than that of ATSF.
I pick the colors from 3-4 different photos, then match up the hue/saturation/lightness it the textures.
Not sure have am going to mod these, but I might go modding them so you can have one replacement and a lot additional mods.
Here is an overview of all the mods done so far:
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Nice looking set! &apls
As I don't have any change of checking these trains out in-game at the moment I was wondering if anyone would help take some pictures of them for the icons and the readmes.
Excellent work! After seeing them all together I think the colors look great.
Train lovers will really enjoy this set a lot. :)
Thank you Jeff.
Here is two more, first one dedicated to Degreen:
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... and with starting out with the Southern Railroad, I did one of the mayor railroads, the biggest on the East Coast:
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really good job Arne. &apls &apls &apls
Hope to see one day a french pack ::)
Great job! The CN one is still my favourite :)
Here is two last mods:
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Both are not really EMD E/F unit color schemes. The name still sort of exist, in Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad. This also have a diamond logo like the original had.
Another railroad of today is the Lycoming Valley, which both have to colors and the diamond logo of Reading Lines.
Nice job!
Arne, these look really nice. Along with eggman's catenaries in the RRW, you've almost convinced me to [partially] modernize my region. I'd be willing to take some pictures for you. It'd give me an excuse to start up the game.
Top notch as usual! Well done.
Wow, this is stunning Arne! Thanks a lot for all of these.
Cheers
Willy
Here is some pictures of the last two mods in game:
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They are taken by jmdude1. Thanks for the help, Jeff.
Nice job on a supernice engine. Thanks !
Thank you all.
Rush hour:
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Not only is there a lot of trains, they also share the tracks at the SAME time.
Very nice! &apls
This is what I was talking about, sharing the tracks:
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Same place, tracks upgrade with a viaduct. That was needed with the large amount of trains at this spot.
So far I got 3 different trains in game at the same time.
- One replacement mod for the steam engine
- One replacement mod for the freight engine
- One additional mod, freight engine.
Have got 6 different skins in the game to show at the same time:
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Burlington, Reading Lines and Great Northern. It takes its time to mod all these trains.
Couldn't help myself:
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an enthusiastic :thumbsup: for this pack... luv teh 'soo line' and CNW versions... its getting to be a full pack... decisions, decisions as to my favorite... :)
As it is, you can pick more than one, as you can see from the first picture on this page. ;D
Will a passenger version be available?
These look just excellent in-game, btw.
At first it will just be replacement mods for freight and steam engine (also freight trains) and additional mods for freight engine.
Thought it was enough mods, but again:
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Great Northern Railway.
The color of top and stripe is really hard to figur out. It goes from everything from brown to green. Even on the same unit.
Here is two picture of the big Husle Muscle GN 400:
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(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gnrhs.org%2FGN400Albertville4.JPG&hash=c7dd265c2d63cab30476af941d736bd2684ffd2f)
Try to do a unit with "washed" out / weathering colors. What do you think ?
No one ?
Been modding and making icons:
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just popping in time to time to see the rail yard progress with more locomotives ::) ... expecting to find it on the LEX soon and then hoping the 'log-on' troubles :'( I am dealing with are fixed by then... ;) :)
Wow, just caught glimse of this thread and had to stop and give a huge thanks for all your hard work and to say how great these new freight trains look too. I'm about to dump my old automata for your GLR/Rail/Monorail trains, not yet installed but the pictures are enough to tell the story. Really fantastic stuff, this has made my day, and now I can kill the ugly freight trains as well before too long.
Two more mods....
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FVDK-EMD_E9_15SPBNCB_zps1a5d1ca7.jpg&hash=1ca51eabe575ac934ca4166ac6d15abd0350aa02)
Blood nose. Original a South Pacific color scheme, but St. Louis Southwestern Railway, know as Cotton Belt.
It was bought by South Pacific, but continued to operate as a separate company until 1992.
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Burlington Northern.
Done with all the modding, more or less.
Good looking trains Vester. Just gotta say I love all of your trains and trams.
I like the Great Northern and Burlington Northern. I will be checking them out asap. Well done!
Thank you. Glad you like them.
Mike: Love you work as well.
Have desaturation the first Northern Pacific to make it more like the real one:
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New | (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FNP1a_zps5caf7ba8.jpg&hash=0a939a265bacc505bd1228da5ca85dc35e041028)
Old |
Still trying to get the darker color right on the Great Northern:
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The old one in the top left corner.
Lean toward the darker on in the bottom left corner. What do you think ?
Here is all the readme pictures into one big pic:
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Has taken the Metro North skin out of the package and add a new Missouri Pacific.
Updated the picture above.
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My first try.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FVDKEMDE9MP2b_zps227333db.jpg&hash=0a2b05d689094e959ad71c19b061aae73b102bf7)
The finish mod.
Welll thought the first one was good, so both will show up when installing the MP2 as an additional mod. :)
At the moment I am working on the readme and is about to start on the installer script(s).
Don't worry, the Metro North skin will not go to waste. It will be added to a passenger train package later.
Of the Great Northern versions, I think the bottom left is the best. The new Missouri Pacific is a nice addition as well. I think someone wanting to re-create a North American rail system would be hard pressed to pick an area of the continent that wasn't represented by at least one of these lines.
-Matt
Arne,
Absolutely fantastic work! I love how you brought together so many different train skins and nothing looks repetitive.
On another note it should be getting warmer in a month or two and I promised I would go out and get you some photos. Soon hopefully since I want to BAT a building or two.
Thank you Mark.
Still doing a little of correcting in-between the script editing.
Got a installer script of around 800-900 lines :P
Here is a picture from one of my industrial area:
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Got a little tired of seeing Maxis freight cars, so add some custom mods.
Also got tired of seeing the trains, run the front to the back of the train in-front, so I made a small mod I calls Caboose-be-Gone. :)
This make the caboose invisible and there by make some room behind the freight trains.
liking the progress... I don't have anything to report as its appears you are on top it ;)... anticipation grows for teh finished package :)
So I think I have finished all the textures and the modding:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.pomf.se%2Fhnimdb.jpg&hash=5046602e6c7c98c1aca5e6efd81fb4a6a4e4bb68)
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Added a few details, so you now can see the door to the engine room better.
Changed a one or two mods and added some bonus to it ;D
This is going to be a large upload....
awesome...
now if only my access to the LRX would be fixed... I feel I was put in the doghouse for apparent reason... it says it is 'logging me on' only to be taken to the first page that still demands that I log on and that I must be logged in to download &mmm... go figure... ()sad()
anyway, no more crying its a good mod that will make any rail fan 'giddy' with variety-n-choices :)
Have runned into a bit of a lost. The installer script is not giving me the result that was expected.
Hope I can get some help from some one with the script?!! PLEASE!!
Will do be doing the most of the leg work.
The outlines of the next project:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FTrain_zps2032f6fb.jpg&hash=831e15c3d62c55a17cdb8c7fb9bec5edb342b580)
Quote from: vester on February 28, 2014, 06:03:30 AM
Have runned into a bit of a lost. The installer script is not giving me the result that was expected.
I'm a fairly decent scripter but it depends what language your using. Send me a PM and ill see what your working with.
Do hope you can get it working.
A little progress report:
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My idea is to do 5 different carriages with a basic set up.
Then change just the color of the skin for different railroads.
The project is coming along wonderfully - so awesome. Great work vester! &apls &apls
Sorry I have no idea how to help with the script.. :'(
First test run:
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Running through a suburb:
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So far I got 4 different carriages, but still need to get the nightlight to work on the last 3:
2 normal carriages, one with half dome and one with full dome.
Probably going to add one or two more.
EDIT:
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Got the nightlights to work.
Another trains is done:
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Wow. Those look great! Nice to see the passenger cars of some great train lines get some treatment as well.
Will we be seeing the Super Chief later (doesn't have to be soon)? Also, will the passenger cars be separable from the engines, so that we can run these with any motive power?
Quote from: APSMS on March 02, 2014, 04:40:09 AM
Will we be seeing the Super Chief later (doesn't have to be soon)?
Maybe.... who knows ?
Quote from: APSMS on March 02, 2014, 04:40:09 AM
Also, will the passenger cars be separable from the engines, so that we can run these with any motive power?
The general idea is to provide:
- 1 replacement car as one file (plain car with no dome)
- 5 additional cars in another file
- the engine as a seperate file,
- maybe even with additional engine mods.
In general the cars will be the same in all the mods, just different color schemes.
Here is another one:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.pomf.se%2Fnwoyzo.jpg&hash=adcf0da5c0f6200e21aa5678fe4874a76769fd6e)
Do hope you click on the images, to see them in full size.
I am on a roll.........
rolling down the Milwaukee Road in the Hiawatha:
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These are coming along nicely. So awesome! &apls
I like so much your trains vester, does not matter if they come from Japan, Europe or America, all looks really nice !!
Thank you.
Two business trains:
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What do you think about create some Shinkansen ? the bullet train from Japan ? Maybe you could make some models, starting from Series 0... %confuso
Have started to work on a model for the Shinkansen 700 with a lot less polygons than Moonlinghts model.
Still have to find a way to make a good texture as the shape of it is a lot more organic in the shape than I have done so far.
A ride through Wisconsin:
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Wisconsin & Southern
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Quote from: vester on March 03, 2014, 12:36:53 AM
Have started to work on a model for the Shinkansen 700 with a lot less polygons than Moonlinghts model.
Still have to find a way to make a good texture as the shape of it is a lot more organic in the shape than I have done so far.
nice!
Got any plans for 400/E5/E6/E7 shinkansen?
Thats quite a collection you got here, Vester! Great job! ;)
TY, Buzzit.
Arthur, so far I am working on the American trains.
Wisconsin has just received two types of new bi-level Ultra Domes:
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Next delivery of Ultra Domes is for Alaska Railroad.
Yea for 'On Wisconsin' and Bucky Badger [when U say Wisconsin U said it all]... luv the new passenger carriages... :thumbsup:
Arne, these look great! Maybe a little bit more purple on the roof of the Milwaukee Road, but that's up to you.
As a suggestion, I know the details are small in game, but perhaps you could add in some interior details on the skydome cars in the nightlights, as an added touch? Not sure if it would be worth t, but it'd be kind of neat to maybe give the suggestion of people inside, esp since it's one of the few cases where the SC4 camera really lets you see inside properly.
Purple ... wow how could you see that... I had to turn up the saturation and brightness to see that......
Have done two Super Dome carriages for Alaska Railroad:
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One more is on its way, but had to rework the roof, time to the texture for the roof/dome....
Not so much seeing as knowing it had to be there, seeing as you chose (as I would have) the more famous of the Milwaukee Road liveries. If I recall correctly (not that I'm really old enough to), the livery had orange and red toned sides, with a deep purple (borderline dark) roof.
At least, that's what it is in all of my books that illustrate it (not too many color pictures, unfortunately). Also, nice work with the Alaska railroad livery (superdome, at least). Dedgren should be pleased.
Ahh, that is what you meant.
The colors on the skins are matched to real pictures.
Updated the mod anyway:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.pomf.se%2Fattafg.jpg&hash=46d7c9b2d76b0a41a173604b58394e53714be634)
Not the big change but every so little.
A third type of bi-level carriage has been delivered to the Alaska Railroad:
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Another railroad:
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luv that yellow one -union pacific?... its looks all promising :thumbsup:
Jack try to click on the images.....
Awesome !
The train looks amazing !
Looking forward to it's released !
Thank you.
Northern Pacific:
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Keeping with the northern:
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Burlington Northern.
I like all models, but especially Northern Pacific !! Great job so far :thumbsup:
Does this carriage go under bridge and tunnels? :P
The height of the bi-level carriages is just under 7 meters.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.pomf.se%2Foejzul.jpg&hash=b81f307a18049b4e4cd658a92e3ee5fb313d211c)
Another train spotted.
This is going to be modded so you can either have all one-level cars, have all bi-level cars or a mixture of them.
A last train from the Burlington Northern:
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Going to the north east
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You're bringing back the Golden Age of rail travel, and I love it. The only critique I have so far would be with the Union Pacific version. For some reason, the cars either seem too short, or the texture seems too stretched. A few more windows, condensing the lettering, or lengthening the car body (not sure how feasible that is) would help what is already a good looking model.
-Matt
The cars on all the train sets has the same configuration of windows and doors.
Not sure I would get into changing that at the moment. Maybe later.....
The windows and doors are not model, but "painted" on the textures:
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Lengthening of the body, is not really an option. The length is about what looks okay in the game even with NAM's smoother curves.
Will try to rework the windows....
Rolling on....
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This one I am not sure about the roofs. As I haven't seen any pictures of the Daylight train with dome or bil-level cars, I have been in a bit of lost here, about how the roof should be. This is my third try.
What do you think ?
&apls &apls The trains are so awesome. Great work and effort. The new one looks good but I am not a good reference point. ()what()
Sent a message to one of my friends who has an affinity for the Daylight, as well as railroads in general. If he has any tips, I'll be sure to pass them along.
With respect to the windows, it's really only an issue on the UP single story car. If you can add 2 more windows to the side, or condense the lettering a bit, I think they'd look fine.
-Matt
Is this better ?
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It's wonderful. The fourth car from the end, with the alternating windows, I've not seen that style before. Any idea what the split level windows are for?
-Matt
Its a sleeping car like this one from Canadian Pacific:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frrpicturearchives.net%2Fpictures%255C50166%255CCP%2520110%2520HB%2520Bowen.jpg&hash=674a5077cb10f90e338c29a37163f43ffeffd2f1)
Talking about Canadian Pacific:
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I would have to iterate Matt's initial thoughts about the UP cars completely. I was wondering, too, if perhaps any though had been given to my suggestion of the skydome car nightlights. No pressure there, though.
The Pennsylvania RR and the modified UP cars look much better, though I still think that the lettering is too stretched (on the UP, that is); the spacing is fine, but the letters appear abnormally fat (wide).
The last one was the Canadian Pacifci not Pennsy.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.pomf.se%2Fpmzeqt.jpg&hash=32bf58613fc5fcfdf61af3dd8a371b039ee4f49a)
Is the lettering better now ?
Have started reworked the silver colored carriages:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.pomf.se%2Fzjmsbe.jpg&hash=2caac8f6622935cc4dba924ec62b9e1234e6e520)
The first two carriages is the reworked textures, the rest is the old ones.
the lettering is much improved ;) ... at what zoom level is it meant to be legible ??? ... likeing this set more-more :) [imagine motivational bunnies here]
Yes, that is much better; the scale and width of the letter's seems more in line w/the actual cars now.
Also, I should have specified. I was retroactively commenting, but I also thought that the Canadian Pacific was good, but since I don't know my Canadian liveries, it'd be hard to give meaningful feedback besides "Great!" with a thumbs up
Noticed just now on the Daylight SP train that there is a white line that aliases badly between the sides and the roof of the car. Not sure if that's intended or not, but if so it needs to be widened/thickened, and if not, should be removed/filled in. Also on the newest reworked silver cars (marked Santa Fe), I noticed that the roof texture repeats twice; perhaps you could rotate/mirror the other half to reduce it; I think it happens on the old versions as well. It's a minor thing, though, and really just me nitpicking.
Otherwise, things are looking very good so far.
"Great! :thumbsup:" in fact...
::)
Lighten up the "color" of the carriages:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.pomf.se%2Feehmcp.jpg&hash=87b272d066fa90561bcf0893120a808d576503fa)
I see a crash happening :D :D :D
Nice carriages :thumbsup:
Quote from: Gugu3 on March 12, 2014, 09:51:24 AM
I see a crash happening :D :D :D
Sims:
"Crach what is that ? Don't you know that we sims have found a way trains can share the rails (http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e242/vester_DK/VDKTrains/RushHour2_zps75de93b7.jpg) ?"(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.pomf.se%2Fsoryxs.jpg&hash=48c32f6dc950c1b985ad19c5817c4158f059bde4)
Been working on a new skin, so far just an engine.
Finished of the Missouri Pacific:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.pomf.se%2Fhegoce.jpg&hash=f2da45638d1bf6e17c58ddc7a3899e6008c79951)
[click to enlarge]
Added a little extra bonus to the mod. Can anyone spot what it is ?
Missouri Pacific had all the engines painted into dark blue color scheme with only a few white lines.
This was done by end of april 1961:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.pomf.se%2Flhpbau.jpg&hash=2bfba34963ff45e925f8f5a7e992dbb068013ce3)
Looks good. Is it the multiple MO. Pacific Engines, or the Pullman cars?
The 1961 liveries look bland compared to the blue & white earlier ones, but still very sleek. Good for an express or something like that.
Spot on. It was the two different engines.
Missouri Pacific didn't operated any dome cars, but Pullman had some in MP colors.
Canadian Pacific:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.pomf.se%2Fsieueu.jpg&hash=10b6fb17c4021ad8fbc220dea3b87c04b1af728b)
Have reworked the colors compared to the freight engine.
Some more Canadian:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.pomf.se%2Fvabifr.jpg&hash=88d15c2ace84112c567e20b570ed571a46be232b)
[click to enlarge]
this train set just keeps getting bigger-n-bigger... :D
Staying in the Canadian Pacific family:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.pomf.se%2Ffhwidd.jpg&hash=90783835b5eabbff309d845a0705d2cb709eb911)
Change of scene:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.pomf.se%2Fpjtopg.jpg&hash=0dfcaf4050be56ab425307eecd20d385aaedd264)
There is going to be 3 different engines in this mod:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FAmtrak_zps4eb81387.jpg&hash=1f9a4fd6310bc0f53b54883608ab4b867910f55d)
[click to enlarge]
Just caught up the 30 pages of you developing trains, trains and trains. :D
This is all in all simply marvellous. If I get the time for assembling a new plugins depot ( ::) ), these definately will ride straight into it! &apls
Thank you Lars.
Quote from: praiodan on March 17, 2014, 06:12:44 AM
....trains, trains and trains. :D
Can't stop myself :D
Have done a New York combo with the Metro North I did earlier,
(updated a little with the extra small stuff I add to the base texture)
and one with the New Haven colors:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FVDKMN1_zpsb3e92833.jpg&hash=b667c538e30f12c2c88fa98c87292a05b513f429)
Have modded the cars so you can either have just carriages with blue or carriages with red or both.
Revised the Southern Pacific Daylight (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg478423#msg478423):
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.pomf.se%2Fbxavji.jpg&hash=c19e79a924f6e247cf9d2ffd399581c33df3a969)
Is it better with the black roof going down the sides ?
This is much better. Cleaner lines and more uniform coloring. Seems to make more sense as a paint scheme, too.
like the latest SP variation... :thumbsup:
Stumble over some picture and did two more NY skins:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FMN2_zps0a92897d.jpg&hash=a7aab4729ce64a8163a7e24fbabb0d415166fe4f)
Might just have to spilt the two into a Metro North and a New Haven....
... and a trip to the Mountain States:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FnLlLrwA.jpg&hash=4aa0a7a6ec3330b5fb3f1ba0ce9885b68e5a0595)
... saw this engine today:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FEKq91wO.jpg&hash=eaa0f5cde9d11ae81d84b5d3c7672c7db7c2e274)
Another train, this time Chesapeake & Ohio:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FrChLdAY.jpg&hash=1d0a58d6756c73c645823676e9415dc5bca9bd9d)
I really like this last one, the colours are perfect !
I was wondering if exist some tutorial to learn how to create automatas or if you maybe could make a tutorial for us ;D
I like so much all your trains my friend, thank you !!
PS: I would like to make a little request, I think the Hong Kong MTR trains would be a great addition to the game, They are beautiful and unique in Hong Kong.
Quote from: kelis on March 23, 2014, 07:23:44 AM
I was wondering if exist some tutorial to learn how to create automatas or if you maybe could make a tutorial for us ;D
Have write something on the matter: Tutorials on AUTOMATA MODDING (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=22.msg102#msg102)
Wow.... &apls &apls. I love the trains...they are really great. &apls
TY.
Here is one I did earlier:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F7q6EEcs.jpg&hash=4fce421c8214c2b448b4cc77c9a1cdda8fde18bc)
There are 3 different engines: Blood Nose, Black Widow (as shown above) and Lark version of the Daylight:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fv7R80EN.jpg&hash=7517c324f6bb3393aed17540cff74415b21a9fcc)
Just popping in to see what's new. Things are really looking great! You've been busy Arne.
Quality stuff as always.
Thank you Jack.
Back to New York:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FZHTBn8A.jpg&hash=3ad303089a63ef9b6238eda435007e4e65197199)
New York Central.
I think you might have some mirroring problems with that particular texture, no?
Otherwise it looks great as usual, though I can't comment on the details since I'm not familiar with that livery.
Quote from: APSMS on March 25, 2014, 04:13:16 PM
I think you might have some mirroring problems with that particular texture, no?
Thank you. Corrected!
Baltimore & Ohio:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FhOEOtO9.jpg&hash=b1e1477749704afa4cf2c2e8f41ed13a8dc7eb4b)
Wasn't please with the colors of roofs:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FKdXLQbf.jpg&hash=8a487905dfd2f0b129bb4d94d915b9678d4f2b1a)
Added a bit more saturation to all the colors.
Was thinking of adapting the roof color of the engine. What do you think ?
This will be a great pack full of amazing trains !! I like so much the New York train. Keep up the good work :thumbsup:
Thank you Kelis.
As you might have seen I added some extra skins to the passenger engines.
Well I did the same with freight engines:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FF4kgZVS.jpg&hash=7067bc50fec7724325055ea2d0e1b21b750de8d8)
These are added to the additional mods.
Arne, you've lost it. Off the deep end. Couple fries short of a Happy Meal. Wacko. All in the best possible way.
To not only make a full set of E (F) Units for passenger rail, and a practically complete set of matching passenger cars, but to also make a matching set of freight engines, that's above and beyond the call of duty. Very nice work, and a great variety added to the rail network in game.
-Matt
luv those new engine color... especially on the CNW and the Milwaukee road... big THX... this train set just keeps expanding, a super well done... just promise to finish it and upload ;D :P when it is done... ;) :thumbsup:
Matt: Yes I am NUTs :D
... and I keep going:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FBqbuZJk.jpg&hash=6a9545b2abaa35260f4ebbd99d27493062c2826b)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FNUmOnXs.jpg&hash=089deea5eae6ae6813ef0a7a4b4532406ad153c9)
Kansas City Southern
[click to enlarge]
Wow, those are beautiful. Great work :thumbsup:
Thank you, Brian.
Sort of looking for one last color scheme to do to rap it up to an even 30 trains.
Any last suggestions.....
My thought have been on
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.heimburgerhouse.com%2Fimages%2FRailfan_m-r%2FNorth_Pac_rwy.jpg&hash=34fa98d6d24431260a460f5f8a99b687b199cace) (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-Mnpqf6_34Os%2FTvUkPV59oqI%2FAAAAAAAAHTU%2Fgq6wyUrSMPw%2Fs1600%2FNorthern_Pacific_Railway_North_Coast_Limited_diesel_older_paint.JPG&hash=c50126c4c5213420314d2e0baea64c11e081d5f5)
Northern Pacific Pine Tree.
Found it as a model train:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FDSC00634_zps4a71265a.jpg&hash=22529ccb3cadd62f8f17e0320858e7bb6ad56724) (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FDSC02840_zps3accefb1.jpg&hash=6c5212952c0ed5bcc9c38cbbcbb98f617c273717)
Might just "borrow" the colors from this model.
or Wabash Bluebird:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstreamlinermemories.info%2FEastern%2FBlueBirdPSDome.jpg&hash=772f6737cc64ad9eb14d75173848e4dfa3e28e36) (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2Fmaerklin-26490-bluebird-zugpackung-h0_p1_zpsc9129f5e.jpg&hash=801b4ac159bdc4a974597c527635cb4e047e2aee) (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FBlueBirdStLouis1958_zps856905d9.jpeg&hash=5d6b536709af9fca2fd95636c856230457089b0d)
or...... ?
Don't be shy. Last change to have a say.
Hmm. Tough decision, but I think I like the Northern Pacific Pine tree ever so slightly better, with the whole green and yellow accents.
Easy decision for me. The Northern Pacific ran through my hometown, and played a big role in its development, so I vote for it. ;D
Here is a version of the Northern Pacific Pine Tree color scheme:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FQhT2YPo.jpg&hash=42c80fb95898c201c374263166c48bcc5a3113bb)
BTW: Brian already did the green color scheme:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.pomf.se%2Fwecohy.jpg&hash=1752d6b8b7eeb924c89002a541092e358cd484f4)
like the 'pine tree' one too :thumbsup:
Looks good, Arne. Nice clean lines.
I find c.p.'s vote kind of funny in that regard, if he already made a trainskin for you.
Nothing much to tell. Just want to let you know I am still around.
Did one more extra skin for a freight engine:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FKmNOkp5.jpg&hash=d3344a939c46e28b042b35f15a24d27806600799)
Trying to get my head around the NSIS installer script.
Very nice :thumbsup:
I love both version of the Northern Pacific &apls
Quote from: APSMS on March 31, 2014, 07:38:43 PM
I find c.p.'s vote kind of funny in that regard, if he already made a trainskin for you.
I didn't make any train skins. $%Grinno$% Arne was just pointing out that he had already made a green version of the Northern Pacific, which I had missed - (the text is pretty small (that's my excuse :D))
Thank you Brian. Glad you like them.
Working on the installer:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FRpeQsxJ.jpg&hash=1a5712be86a6341bb08437cac42923cc0b95b76c)
So far there is only 4 mods of each type. Will add the rest when it function as I like it to.
Getting some help from Mark / droric.
Updated the Great Northern Empire Builder:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Flca7il1.jpg&hash=c1c375e14bbd12046d5692a4c1c4ba9b0a8fe8f0)
Add an extra one-level car and 3 bi-level cars.
Very nice work Arne, I can see I will have a lot of trouble choosing which one I like best. ;)
Quote from: vester on April 09, 2014, 11:37:33 AMWorking on the installer...
First of all, congratulations for the amasing work that has been made with all the train skins.
Is it possible to show a small preview image in the installer window when a train skin is selected? This would allow the user to quickly see which skin he/she wants without having to remember the names of the various skins.
Have been thinking of doing something like that, but....
first of all, I am note a coder
and...
be searching the net for solutions that I could used....
still haven't found anything.
Quote from: Mad_genius on April 11, 2014, 01:42:05 AM
Is it possible to show a small preview image in the installer window when a train skin is selected? This would allow the user to quickly see which skin he/she wants without having to remember the names of the various skins.
I did find a script for showing preview images on mouse over, but I couldn't figure out how to get it to work with so many mods....
.... and with the amount of work needed to do compared with the time saved for the users, its not worth it.
I rather spend my time creating stuff, that doing coding.
Almost done with the installer. Getting closer to uploading this package.
As someone who has already seen the installer already great work on everything Arne. Im sure this will be a crowd pleaser. &apls
It has been uploaded:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.pomf.se%2Fosdjjl.jpg&hash=f001ee2e678970e48e305103d325336fa4c9dfef) (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3105)
Made a new structure to the installer. You can copy all of the 3 different types of mods (to a folder outside the plug-ins folder), while still be able to install (to the plug-ins folder) some mods as well.
BTW: Here some bonus skins that will be installed with the additional freight engine mods:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.pomf.se%2Fkegioi.jpg&hash=a4e87f6263c59192a63c5ac8f564448207685dee)
Wow! Thanks for all the hard work. &apls
Great work Arne! &apls
Thanks Arne &apls
:'(
the LEX log-in simply will not function properly for me... it worked fine til late Jan... and still no hope for resolution to this long played out dilemma drama... :(
and I can't get to have the new train sets, its enough to make me want to cry ()sad()
&sly
Wow vester, I'm impressed! (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.4smileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fcrazy-smileys%2Fsmilie_frech_002.gif&hash=8535f6ccc86f9f6a41a81028574b808903b20d5d)
Fred
Thank you all. Now its your time to show some pictures of the trains in your cities.
(links PLEASE to your MD posts) ;D
Here is a new passenger train:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FhHVhMeJ.jpg&hash=c1a34437768fc7525014a8a4235477c36a94121c)
Chicago & North Western.
As it can seen, this is modded so you can install either single cars or bi-level cars or both.
Have done this with trains were I seen pictures of trains with just bi-level cars.
Going to do more engines then cars. Some of the cars can be used with more than just one engines, like the silver colored cars.
Leaning towards releasing the passenger trains as two packages: One with cars and one with engines.
Here is another train with connection to Chicago. This time going east, not west.
A network reaching New York:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FzYevJYv.jpg&hash=63a96edf2791e5b94b7e45e117eec3524c53fe26)
The last release of train skins is amazing! :thumbsup:
Thanks for sharing.
Would you ever consider trying your hand at a historical version of the passenger car?
For example:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fogrforum.ogaugerr.com%2FfileSendAction%2FfcType%2F0%2FfcOid%2F15931049887374552%2FfilePointer%2F15931049887374566%2Ffodoid%2F15931049887374560%2FimageType%2FLARGE%2FinlineImage%2Ftrue%2FP3230015.JPG&hash=de08f03fa14670c2ac7c77ee9798b921f74944d7)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2F5%2F5a%2FPassenger_car_GN_3261_20041010.jpg&hash=348433c3b8d7b52c4be0c22edbfa44e1215cea51)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.bachmanntrains.com%2Fimages%2FHO_Scale%2F13404.jpg&hash=b7e39329db93ba84fda846b3aa4cdcb85335d451)
This is an entirely self serving request, so please disregard if you have no interest in these types of skins. Thanks! ;D
At first the answers would be that I am not going do it, but later on, maybe, but not in as many different colors as the more modern ones.
Am thinking of doing set of Pullmans green colored cars, maybe even mod it so they can be used with the other the other railroads.
One of the engines, where there will be no corresponding cars:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F3aHCmwb.jpg&hash=48387491489f17435feed3f8135b04a6faa9dc2c)
Metra, commuter network around Chicago.
The difference between the Burlington Northern silver cars (as seen in the picture) and RL Metra is not that big.
Excellent work on these recent projects :o
I especially like that Metra train &apls
TY Noah.
Boston and Maine:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fmn7tcTK.jpg&hash=594ada659434829a55cfeb075780421a919d9cf6)
with Canadian Pacific cars.
Going to change the color of the roof.
Wonderful train skins, as usual Arne. :thumbsup:
Quote from: vester
At first the answers would be that I am not going do it, but later on, maybe, but not in as many different colors as the more modern ones.
Am thinking of doing set of Pullmans green colored cars, maybe even mod it so they can be used with the other the other railroads.
I'd be forever grateful if you were to do just one version, in any color. :thumbsup:
Thanks for considering them!
Probaly end up with some of the old classical railroads like Great Northern (Orange/Green), Pennsylvania RR (red), Pullmann (green), UP (yellow), MP (blue/white).....
Does that kind of roofs has a name ?
Fantastic work with the last trains &apls &apls which country will be next?
An overview of Engines, what is done and planned (can change):
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FL8ZjDnP.jpg&hash=574f1c8af7d30304b419914422b24a5bd0346f35)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FngqOtIn.jpg&hash=c578913188dc32cf8892f4ba9a05d2fb38482bfc)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FCjbp9pj.jpg&hash=9ffda168bc9e376e7ae08aedb5e55d320cd62653)
As it looks there will be 38 different color schemes for cars.
Thinking about it now, I might do another Freight/Steam Engine package with some of the engines above:
Boston and Maine
Baltimore and Ohio
Chesapeake and Ohio
Chicago and North Western
2x Rio Grande, DRG&W
Erie Lackawanna
Illinois Central
Maine Central
2 x New Haven
Rock Island
(12 in all)
Ran it through its installation cycle. Everything seemed to sort out as it should. Nice work on the set.
-Matt
Thank you Matt.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F6ErilyU.jpg&hash=bb23ae1003803dde4a634b2f6b762c6322dc465c)
Not sure about the green color on the engine.
The green Pullman cars is modded, so they can be installed with any other car color schemes, (as the only one).
Simcoug: Got a little tired of Photoshop work, so I started up Max and played around:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FXBVG8BI.jpg&hash=948c0fe7d9855f9d9455d69bfcbb8f003565d428)
The two pictures on the left is the two models and on right with some textures "alphas" what I think it could be when done.
Just so you know, Simcoug isn't the only one who greatly appreciates a historic train wagon! ;D
The preview already is very promising! :thumbsup:
Very promising indeed. I love the style of that car body and, in particular, that platform on the last car. It's a classic look. Looking forward to seeing how they turn out.
-Matt
I'm out of town at the moment, but I couldn't pass up the chance to say I like where this it's going!! :)
Back working on the more modern train cars:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F8jfFHO6.jpg&hash=971051bd320ce6bf1b40accb8114527922f3ebf4)
Wabash, Bluebird / Blue Banner.
Some of you maybe have noticed that I posted the engines on the previous side .
Great work on these new trains! But they won't replace my current and all-time favourite...
I would like to show off one of your masterpieces - the Gautrain - that is zipping up and down in all my cities and towns &hlp
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7320/14072370725_aaaf9997f4_o.jpg)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5445/14049263746_56fd234763_o.jpg)
It is my favourite train in the world! Both in-game and in real life! Thanks! ()stsfd() :thumbsup:
Thank you Marius. Glad you like it. (You BETTER!!! You asked for it ;) )
Katy / M-K-T lines and Frisco:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FgQk7Do8.jpg&hash=27ac566f204c8ebac8143f3cfef42966ce6cce9f)
The Texas Special.
Hey Vester.. just wanted to ask you something.. is there any Acela skins made by you? Im referring to the Amtrak Acela Express.. You know, the one that runs the East corridor in the US..
Well, I don't know about the East corridor, but know about Acela....
and sorry, I have not done any Acela skins.
Have a look at the List of Train Mods V2 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14223.msg408891#msg408891).
Time for a new railroad:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FGJe0oG3.jpg&hash=3c9fefb4c99881d68b46e8d666ea12db90261f55)
Erie Railroad.
Another engine that can be used together with the Chesapeake and Ohio cars:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F5w2GaFd.jpg&hash=705dbfac0342c7efe692957afae9b09195c5b8d4)
NYLE: New York & Lake Erie.
Its based on a black and yellow Erie Railroad color scheme:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstrainyard.com%2Fny_lake_erie_htm_files%2F2436.jpg&hash=93d6d4a89700c956b2c0e187a8d849bab7ea3e3a)
Used the same colors as on the C&O cars.
Those colors look espeicially good, contrasting with the rail texture :thumbsup:
Thank you Brian.
Settle on a number of engine and car mods.
Here is an overview of what is done so far:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FGl0r7zw.jpg&hash=d219e18e48f2ef666f271fda67ece9eb20093f93)
Working on Rock Com !?! (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2Fsmilies%2Fwhistling.gif&hash=f62b89d6126c113e180bcde798a067d2337bc371) (I am not telling ;D)
Yes I settle on 40 car mods and .....engine mods,..... you have to wait for that number :P
.... what could GS be ?
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FHTdMpyP.jpg&hash=25bd0a7c9926f8f929846ded0f64db79aa3ba3ff)
Rock Island Commuter train from Chicago.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FgAiW9bU.jpg&hash=7cc3b66708d81445ed99a8e6e2dc49c8969c80c8)
GS stands for Golden State, a train runned Southern Pacific and Rock Island.
Awesome work on these trains &apls &apls I really like the color schemes and it's neat to see the American style, including some from where I've lived. Can't wait to try out the Metra ;)
I love the look of the PRR, the Pullman and the CP. Can't wait to use these.
At the moment I have modded and finished off 14 of the engines so far with icons and everything:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FW89DVZe.png&hash=e4430611df7d19ea0d3fa7e57161179444f0919d)
Using FAR to get a better angle on the trains with a little more of the front.
Another engine:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fx7E1kOS.jpg&hash=f1e9cc9378d8f42eb3a9974b33eed35c8ee956ea)
Western Pacific.
You're just on a roll here! Thanks for sharing. I look forward to using your consists in my cities (and maybe the engines, too, though I'm mostly running steam at the moment).
Have been modding and making icons. Almost done with the passenger engines:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F16KzL66.gif&hash=68fed6fa9d93722764abbb74ff19421742803766)
Will make one more and reuse two of the freight engines. Any one got an idea what that could be ?
how about Canada's VIA or the Canadian Pacific, or the Grand Canyon... %confuso
this one grand train set... :P ::) :thumbsup:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fgj5QtFD.png&hash=c9febe7f3335dd6f5bfcb3960b9aa98ba9742e6c)
VIA: Here you go:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FQLMeZib.jpg&hash=3e2dca1994773afef94ae2686979a34d25ae7784)
Canadian Pacific is 1st in 3rd row and VIA is in fact one of the icons as well, 3rd in last row.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fgj5QtFD.png&hash=c9febe7f3335dd6f5bfcb3960b9aa98ba9742e6c)
So I finished of the last three engines:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FhuPUux3.jpg&hash=08c653af976664e3feabfe75d25bba4ceafb249b)
So it was two Southern and a Burlington Route.
As some of you may noticed I am still playing around with the green on the Pullman cars. Tried to place the color close to both Southern (the two on the left), the Maine Central (top right) and the orange/green Great Northern Empire Builder:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Flca7il1.jpg&hash=c1c375e14bbd12046d5692a4c1c4ba9b0a8fe8f0)
The Burlington Route engine completes the California Zephyr set with the two others railroads:
Denver, Rio Grand & Western and Western Pacific.
EDIT:
.... and here are all the icons:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FuJMspoc.gif&hash=93f1a6ed34d27811202aec86657227d5d71bf4c8)
I am pleased that you you caught it... as when I recommended the 'grand canyon' it was the "Rio Grande" I really had in mind... THX :thumbsup: ...
I am not certain what railroad had the grand canyon routes... ??? ::)
this ought to round out the train set real well now -right? :-\
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fgj5QtFD.png&hash=c9febe7f3335dd6f5bfcb3960b9aa98ba9742e6c)
Well there is a Grand Canyon Railway (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Canyon_Railway). Not that it going through the canyon, but just to the South Rim.
Have started to work on images for the readme and installer, trying to wrap up the modding.
Readjusting the colors a little on the Soutern Railway engines. Trying to make them fit better in with Pullman cars.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fgj5QtFD.png&hash=c9febe7f3335dd6f5bfcb3960b9aa98ba9742e6c)
All the engines is almost done, icons is missing:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FK207Md9l.jpg&hash=595cc1b15683d9904f1b450b9cce430cb1abbc9e) (http://i.imgur.com/K207Md9.jpg)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fgj5QtFD.png&hash=c9febe7f3335dd6f5bfcb3960b9aa98ba9742e6c)
So rethinking the structure of the files, a spot opened up in the cars package:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FJ5cb6dS.jpg&hash=47dafb192b5f04db561b6d55877bdd8dbafa9840)
I took out the Burlington Northern engine with the white front (BN1 b) to make room in the engine package.
Oh wow....that looks wonderful! &apls
A welcome decision. The livery and engine look great together.
This will be one exciting release!
I like the matching combos. Just adds to the realism, nice work!
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fgj5QtFD.png&hash=c9febe7f3335dd6f5bfcb3960b9aa98ba9742e6c)
The installer for the passenger engine is almost done. Is in the process of being checked.
In the meanwhile I am working on the cars:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fhp488BA.jpg&hash=e438b5c0f5a8b1479332aa569600c8bbc070762f)
[click to enlarge]
As the passenger trains called Zephyr and Chicago commuter rail,
ran for great deal longer under the Burlington Route name than under Burlington Northern,
I renamed the car mods from BN3 to CZ after California Zephyr.
The Burlington Northern Railroad was a of a March 2, 1970 merger of between Great Northern Railway,
Northern Pacific Railway, Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.
The interctiy traffic was taken over by Amtrak as of May of 1971.
So a little over a year Burlington Northern had intercity passenger service.
The Burlington Northern merged with Santa in 1996 into Burlington Northern Santa Fe. Now just known as BNSF Railways.
BTW: The White Face color scheme (BN1 B) that I took out, appear a lot later, as late as 1989.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fgj5QtFD.png&hash=c9febe7f3335dd6f5bfcb3960b9aa98ba9742e6c)
Had to take a break from modding, readme's and picture making.
Working a little on the older passenger cars. Added another roof type:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FWeB41Iy.jpg&hash=ae5ca85fde8e1defd2f71b942eebe2d6f9e0874e)
Now there are 3 types of roofs.
Beside that I got the unwrapping in place, so now I will return to the readme's and modding.
Wow! Older style passenger cars are my favorite! Any chance you might apply your skills to steam locomotives in the near future?
Cheers,
Kevin
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fgj5QtFD.png&hash=c9febe7f3335dd6f5bfcb3960b9aa98ba9742e6c)
Have uploaded the passenger engines to LEX:
VDK Trains Mods, Volume 09. North American Passenger Engines. (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3114)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FdgPXe9pl.jpg&hash=07bbe6a09964cba7dd731deff54453a0d7d4fa9f) (http://i.imgur.com/dgPXe9p.jpg)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FddiKF6U.png&hash=ff1fb9e4d3daac583864ab0a037e6454a4faf8aa)(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F1wHZtsG.png&hash=c02bf23b1d278db307d7c45de77e2cbdbc403989)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fgj5QtFD.png&hash=c9febe7f3335dd6f5bfcb3960b9aa98ba9742e6c)
Have uploaded the passenger cars to LEX:
VDK Trains Mods, Volume 10. North American Passenger Cars. (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3116)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fhp488BAl.jpg&hash=4e7d840ca4c0d5b7f11535701f745c4f5d226ad6) (http://i.imgur.com/hp488BA.jpg)
Please take your time to read the readme.
Add some extra info in it about the mods and their RL counterparts.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FddiKF6U.png&hash=ff1fb9e4d3daac583864ab0a037e6454a4faf8aa)(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F1wHZtsG.png&hash=c02bf23b1d278db307d7c45de77e2cbdbc403989)
Wow! It's finally here. Thanks for all your work; looking forward to using these.
Modding all the mods to work right and have right corresponding nightlight textures was a bit of a task, not to talk about the installer script.
That was 2780 lines, were as the one for vol 09 was just 1254 lines.
The zip is also big, 14 mb with the readme with its images.
a big THX... luv playing with train sets... &apls &apls &apls the effort is well appreciated...
Thank you Jack.
"Proof of concept":
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FPghBjzE.jpg&hash=7631dfc9cddb01ace95b3de82f0021ad8c8110d3)
First canvas in place and model is done. Thinking of doing three main types of cars. This is the first.
Think its called a harmonica roof. It do look a bit like one.
I'm loving it! :thumbsup:
Good to hear that you love it.
Haven't got any progress on the older passenger cars to show, but here is a little something new on the way:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FxCUL9h5.jpg&hash=ba379f661ab3f947a2aebb5ca2d7f1aa4a13f89d)
A lot of reuse of the textures from the passenger engines, but with a little change here and there. Colors amongst other things.
You will be able to use these with the trains from the other freight engine package.
Great-looking trains Arne &apls
the train set just gets better-n-better... :thumbsup:
Updated a few of the mods:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsc4devotion.com%2Fcsxlex%2Fimages%2Fbeximg%2FVDKTrainsVol12.jpg&hash=3e67a2a769a0067dfe23aad21e24b40e448b7e6b)
Changed the colors on BO, DLW, NYLE and WP A.
You can now find it on the exchange:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsc4devotion.com%2Fcsxlex%2Fimages%2Fbeximg%2FLEX_Main_12.jpg&hash=a999db994f183e7e2a785dfa91fa190a8577e5c1) (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3122)
Awesome, thanks for sharing! :thumbsup:
Thanks for share all your fantastic work !! &apls &apls
Thank you both. Glad you like it.
Here is a little something I been working on lately.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FVeneziaMotonave1_zps8f91d31f.jpg&hash=58076836bc62b3730fd2066919ea8459fa704947)
Please note that some of the surfaces will be "carved" out with the help of alphas.
Also I have been looking into some older work that it will fit well with...
neat! SC4 can always use more boat models. :thumbsup:
Thank you Simcoug.
Been working some more on the model:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe242%2Fvester_DK%2FVDKTrains%2FACTV_MCS1_zps5536a4e9.jpg&hash=3692f74fb9019ff0f0c1bb486816293939e5788e)
The blue areas is going to be open railing / pipe railing. There is still a few things I want to correct on the model.
Later on I will try to maybe add a few passegners, but lets see if it looks good.
Update the model, maiking it less boxy:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FiDOBS8Q.jpg&hash=eea1692cf09985b49f28c171c7700fc72f587c34)
Good to see work still progressing on the ferries.
Will these just be a re-skin of the in-game ferry or could they also be released as a prop to place in the rivers and harbours and so on?
Loving the new ferry design. It's a sadly overlooked element of the game. I may try to incorporate more of them in to my region in the future here.
-Matt
Wow, good looking ferries you have here &apls &apls &apls
Well i hope in the future you can take Hong Kong train automatas like a request or something like that, but no like that, of course, if you have the time. Don't take this like a request, just hope in the future to see some ones like inspiration or something like that. Here is one pictures:
"Hong Kong theme trains"
1 HK SP1900 train (East Rail Line):
- http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1c/SP1900_E227.jpg
2 HK Airport Express Train line:
- http://www.travel-images.com/pht/hong-kong114.jpg
- http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/81/Airport_Express_Train.jpg
3 HK Tung Kong Line Train
- http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e9/Tung_Chung_Line_Train.jpg
4 HK Tung Chung Line Train
- http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5f/TCL.JPG
You have great skills.
Best wishes.
Thank you Emanuel.
Back working on the Shinkansen 700:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FZpGlesb.jpg&hash=c28c60792912a63f07e9f6a3133faf4bd464955a)
Still need to do the textures on the box around the pantograph.
The polycount is way lower than on Moonlinghts version of it.
From 2824 triangles to 809 for the models seen it the pictures.
Really promising work on the ferries!
The Shinkansen 700 looks awesome as does the latest mod work &apls
Thank you Noah.
Been playing around with the new max 2015 and the OpenSubdiv that comes with extension 1:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F9ZeOk2B.jpg&hash=f6ed09a05c2f539a45215dbd414f2041509a4cb9)
Love the mode of the speed train hope to see more on it. :)
Ty Aaron
Here is another one, Shinkansen E1:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F7Eh17mB.jpg&hash=0c70d476d78640b4c1cf4644d74c90e8f18f56a9)
Been playing around with render to textures. The low poly model is my work, but the textures is rendered from a high poly model.
The polycount is 319 triangles. Going to add some reflections on the sides and in the windows.
Same model, but in the original colors:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FBYSMKg0.jpg&hash=29dbd8bafe7bae1fc9892a5551207c4212d93617)
nice Shinkansen models
;)
Been dusting of some old models and updated the UV-mapping and the textures, using some new techniques:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FW7EdYAi.jpg&hash=0219bebd9252020f06e006055bce67fa505da46e)
Venice Water Taxi.
I loved being on that kind of boat when I visited. Though to be completely fair I love being on almost any boat ::) I'm really excited about your ferry automata project and those shinkansens look outstanding as well. I hope to get the chance to work with both in the non-overly-distant-future ;)
A game shot:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fmi3X0ah.jpg&hash=a28c808fffc0119f4261d7e99b7871f07c3c6dc8)
The railing is standing out a lot better than I expected.
OMG dios! que bonitos! no puedo esperar; gosh! that's so amazing, can't wait! :)
Great work again!!! The textures are perfect!!! :thumbsup:
That's quite an improvement indeed! Great work! :thumbsup:
Thank you all. Glad you like it.
Makes me what to get these done and uploaded them:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FV3oolER.jpg&hash=01b1f1b3f2eb7d49e3db60bdbce61d7b5672b201)
They are shown in a bit of random order:
ACTV 2 (Beige / red)
ACTV 1 (White)
GVB (inspired by suburban train from Amsterdam)
SIF, Staten Island Ferry
GVT, Göteborg, Veolia Transport.
SHF, Sidney Harbour Ferries
CPH, Copenhagen
FL, Finn Lines.
CFSF, Corsica Ferries, Sardinia Ferries.
Just status report. Have mod all the ferries as both replacement mods and as additional mods.
So far all the additional mods has shown and have tested the first 5 replacement mods.
Thought that one color was missing:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FxWbmp96.jpg&hash=fae51fb40b81ca590b798baf78b02e5a551f53a2)
Have modified the model a little. The railing at the stern has been moved in to compensate for the games way of rendering the models.
Compare it to the pictures at the top of the page. I am sure you can see what I mean.
Excellent work, as usual! &apls
Outstanding work on these Arne &apls +1 for breathing new life into the often-neglected area of ferries :thumbsup:
Thank you both.
Have been testing the water taxis. All has shown. Well sort of.
Decided to do two more when I was working on the readme. Just couldn't help myself. :P
You will have to wait to see what the last two looks like.
Yes I am working on the readme, almost done. Next up is the installer and an image for it.
Here is the top image from the readme:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FqJtio5n.jpg&hash=f5ddb48a413a15d2acf4b49fe3393381df00f436)
I upload the water taxis yesterday:
VDK Mods, Ferries. Volume 01, Water Taxis: (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3136)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FGj0B6D2.jpg&hash=5716a14c34f40c1a14d7bda8f9e7c9b5af63f535)
The last two, the BSB and the OSV was inspired by Berlin S-Bahn trains and the trams from Oslo Sporvej.
This is my next project:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.venoefaergefart.dk%2F_images%2Fnyfaerge%2F010.jpg&hash=84d862130fddc29a7718f1f03b469474f384a1cf)
This is a picture from the first day it sailed.
Its a very short line, something like 300-400 meters :P
I'm liking it!!
Is that the water taxis or the new small car ferry or both you like Derry ?
A little progress been done tonight:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FTM8m5I6.jpg&hash=32f71c74805b222940abef381d1f0ab7c54aeeba)
Where is the "Like" button? :thumbsup:
Good job on these boats ;)
Quote from: vester on October 22, 2014, 05:53:39 PM
Is that the water taxis or the new small car ferry or both you like Derry ?
Both! But to be honest I'm really liking the ferry model!
I`m really a Fan of your Automata Replacements,most Automatas and Vehicles in my Game are your Products (Passenger Train,Freight Engine and Steam Engine,the Passenger Ferry and soon the bigger Ferry...)
Besides that,i`m loving your new big ferry.I assume you will also do it with different textures for different countries and places.
I wonder if you are also recreating the "Roofjunk" on the Car Ferry or is it too much detail for the game to handle?
Besides that,great work as always,keep up the good stuff.
Nice to see a double-ended ferry! Unfortunately, I'll bet it'll still move from terminal to terminal like a single-ended ferry, and instead of staying at the terminal for long enough to load and unload cars, it just bounces off the terminal and goes to the other side! So unrealistic; unfortunately, I have a feeling that that is something that is hard-coded into the game. :(
Thank you all. Glad you like it.
deora: What can I say ? Show it, that you are using my mods ;)
Good to hear people are using my works. Would like to see people to show it.
About roofjunk: If you look at the picture below, you see most of it, is going to be more or less invisible in "game scale"
compdude787: What can I say ? Pretty sure its not going to change the way the ferries is working. Still that odd way toooooo long sideway slide at the terminals......
Been working / working on finish another part of the old project......
Looked at where the small ferry I am doing is going...... let say this way,
its a short route it have..... 300-400 meters long.
Yes its not long (https://goo.gl/maps/wOUKs)......
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffaergegalleriet.dk%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fvenofaergen%2Fimg_3228.jpg&hash=fdf49cfdd071d31a70db04994e4696ea5a0535fa)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffaergegalleriet.dk%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fvenofaergen%2Fimg_3231.jpg&hash=f5a4c2aaef0f5c286192a7e867fb12c9f2060eae)
The dusting of my harddrive. This is a project I am working on get done:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FCtNOs7j.jpg&hash=05d922d7b007ea0c56fad7f26c48580ecbccd2ce)
The grid is where the water is going. Its inspired by the Copenhagen Harbourbus:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frefshaleoen.dk%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F09%2FHAVNEBUS1.jpg&hash=9b221135f0cae577270b6490989892c64a7fcff1)
Looking at this picture, I think I need to adjust the color towards a more orange tone yellow.
Harbourbus is boat and not a bus in the harbour:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmyldretid.dk%2Fbusbilleder3%2Fcombus5135_havnen_naer.jpg&hash=9ae7b265b76780fbcc199c41ddf6fc93eac0d87c)
QuoteHarbourbus is a boat and not a bus in the harbour
Haha,and a Watertaxi is not a Yellow Cab in the water $%Grinno$%
Odd jokes aside,your new harbour-bus looks great.I wonder what it will replace,i mean you already have the large ferry which yu showed a few days ago.
Or will the harbour-bus replace on of the other medium sized boats that spawn when placing the marina?
Oh I like the harbourbus!
wow this one is awesome!
(not the bus in the harbour :D )
Thank you for the comments.
Quote from: deora on October 26, 2014, 03:52:54 PM
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I wonder what it will replace,i mean you already have the large ferry which yu showed a few days ago.
Or will the harbour-bus replace on of the other medium sized boats that spawn when placing the marina?
As I see it, there are two kinds of ferries: Car ferries and passenger ferries.
So the plan is to make it into a passenger ferry as well.
Around 70 % through the different colors:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F13BABwl.jpg&hash=2af1384b7323b65d29bf5f3481b24ddb3395a360)
Corsica Ferries -Sardinia Ferries.
Had a report about the UDI icons is not showing up, not even the default icons for the passenger ferry.
Been trying my luck with different properties/settings, but so far no luck.
Quote from: vester on October 29, 2014, 02:48:18 PM
Around 70 % through the different colors:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F13BABwl.jpg&hash=2af1384b7323b65d29bf5f3481b24ddb3395a360)
Corsica Ferries -Sardinia Ferries.
Had a report about the UDI icons is not showing up, not even the default icons for the passenger ferry.
Been trying my luck with different properties/settings, but so far no luck.
Could it be that it
only will allow UDI with the default Maxis ferries? That's just a guess; I'd love to be proved wrong. But then again, UDI is probably pretty limited anyway because it was just something that was thrown into Rush Hour at the last minute, kinda like how the MHW were changed from four lanes to six at the last minute because EA wanted the freeways to look more urban, and a four-lane freeway doesn't look very urban-like.
Hope to prove you wrong. We couldn't get the nightlights on the ferries (Vil, Rivit and me), so maybe its just something with the ferries.
Still have a few options to test out first, before throwing in the towel.
So far all the trains has UDI icons to my knowledge....
Another tease, 1 more out of 15 in total:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FpU42Mmq.jpg&hash=43d29f22737d3e1b33d3ff9988223ed3443ac385)
Sidney Harbour Ferries.
Looks outstanding &apls &apls :o :o Best of luck with the UDI and nightlighting issues :)
For some reason I think we are not going to get the nightlights to work,
but I got the UDI to work. ;D
Well you will have to live with one minor problem..... its either two icons or nore.
Been working on the ACTV Motonavi Cruise Ship:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FDTwdF25.jpg&hash=c5f93ec075c50f902b126ad35020d5a6c969762f)
At the moment I am working on placing windows and other details.
This model is inspired by the Venice ACTV motorboats (http://www.veniceboats.com/actv-motonavi.htm).
From what i can see is that the Boat looks exellent.I`m glad that you choosed a not too modern looking style.
I wonder what those fins on the chimneys are for (at least i think those are chimneys...)
Great to see more ferries, the latest is very nice. :thumbsup:
Though not surprising perhaps I especially like the older models on the page you linked to. Any change you'll be making an older variant?
Time to try out the harbour bus in game. If that works I will start assemble these. take pictures and all the other works to get them to you.
EDIT: Time to do some assembling.
Deora: The fins are on the chimneys. One can only guess what they are for. Keeping water out of the chimneys ?
Erik: Maybe if I find the time for it. Would something like the Altino (http://www.veniceboats.com/images/ACTV-M-n-Altino-1954.jpg) or the Torino (http://www.veniceboats.com/images/actv-M-n-Torino.jpg) do ?
Yes the Altino would be great to have that ingame. :thumbsup:
I second that - the Altino would be great to have in SC4 :thumbsup:
:)
Got a little help from Tropod, so now the second UDI icons is gone. Have updated the files on the exchange.
EDIT:
A game picture:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FF7r05LS.jpg&hash=d71d33ba686a59e18de73acf2e1ce21e955b6a1b)
Spawn of Copenhagen Harbour Bus:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FGynxDsC.jpg&hash=2528c58d9767735a5239bb25c55a344230d728f6)
looks like promising fun for the :thumbsup: waters...
Time for doing the installer:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FVAOw01v.jpg&hash=dc42272054e38c8425ab64f321c683304c69d2cc)
Woah, those are real beauties.
Too bad i now have to decide between these and your oreviously released set.
Say, is there a way to make a ferry spawner?
I mean there are already spawbers for road traffic and also for most boats/ships but not for ferries.
I ask because ferries don't seem to be the favoured public transportation for my sims.
Quote from: deora on November 03, 2014, 12:07:01 PM
Too bad i now have to decide between these and your oreviously released set.
Who told you had to choice between the two ?
You can use additional (add) mods from both packages together, but still just one replacement mod (rep)
Spawners ? That is not something I know anything about.
What I do ? I set a side, small villages where the sime doesn't have any other option than take the ferry >:D
The installer almost done, checking, rechecking, check, rechecking
....rechecking....
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FEDK6xNy.jpg&hash=9451c7f03e17e81a9f2698562f5dde3761da200d) (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3137)
Uploaded!
OMG vester, you are a genious. &apls
It's good to know that i can have both models ingame.Maybe i thought that the replacement fike carries all the mayor information for the mod and is mandatory.
Well, now i only have to see how i can trick my New York Sims into using the ferry more odten instead of the subway...
Awesome work on the new ones Arne &apls
Ferry-spawning lots would be awesome to have ferries are strange beasts and I suspect that even if someone were to make one it would have trouble working without an existing ferry route. Maybe if a marina boat was replaced with a ferry model lots that spawn marina automata would then spawn ferries that would wander aimlessly ::)
If you're looking for a new project ;D http://www.economist.com/news/science-and-technology/21629224-ground-effect-vehicles-are-clever-idea-whose-time-has-never-comeso-far-phoenix (http://www.economist.com/news/science-and-technology/21629224-ground-effect-vehicles-are-clever-idea-whose-time-has-never-comeso-far-phoenix)
@ noaclem: Wow,what a freaky crazy looking construction.
As for the ferry spawner and routes....maybe there would be a way to plopp down some kind of invisible "Route" the spawned ferry follows or just a mod that makes the Sims to choose ferries more without moaning about long commuting times.But this might maybe cause a commuting chaos ball of doom and the game explodes....I don`t even have the teensie tinyest idea of SC 4 modding (it`s all Rocketscience for me),so sorry for my weird thinking.
There are a lot of novelties here!!! You're doing a great job!! &apls The Torino or the Altino would be a great addition to the game (and they match perfectly my plans $%Grinno$%)
Think it was Ripptide that did a boat spawning lot. Marina of a sort.
Have to have a look......
Almost done with the base for the skins now:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F8FhCmew.jpg&hash=3cbad6ce70fe2dfdd18f73f77ab52bb8c9073f2d)
[Click to enlarge]
A few bumps that needs to be ironed out.
All the railing and the two holes on the lower deck walls just in front of the chimneys are done with alpha channel in the texture.
Started to play around with colors:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fad4CGX3.jpg&hash=666ed863eb981c7b8238036dece886aee50a2aa1)
Beautiful as always dude.And Staten Island Ferry-Livery :thumbsup: &apls
Love the newest pictures,i`m sure this one will be a beauty when it`s done.
TY deora.
Been working a little on the small car ferry:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fvw9Xk2h.jpg&hash=854172ffa6df78fc9e81a607a423d4e943cd22df)
That bigger boat is really exciting! Love how the car ferry is progressing as well &apls
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FIYAl0zA.jpg&hash=e22bc17ebbea760704d517ce927ff661fbc20f23)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FMkU2Uqh.jpg&hash=44bebc5e8e233c4984682b847ee80896a247ce7e)
Almost done with the model itself.
Some of its is going to be render onto low poly planes.
Then there is all the railing which is going to be done with alphas.
The big ferry gets better and better every time.Love the very detailed antenna / Radar Unit.
I`m just wondering a little thing:since the MAXIS Car Ferry has some Car Props on it,i wonder if you are also placing some cars on it.I wonder if there is a way to randomize them....
Have an offer from Rivit to help with the car part.
That is a bit of technique that I am not sure I would be able to get my head around.
My plan with all the roft junk, is to render a lot of it to the textures on to a lower poly models.
Bringing it down from 4744 triangles / 2502 verts to maybe 18 triangles / 24 verts.
Here is a picture of the RL ferry with two predecessors:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fvenoe.dk%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fcopy-cropped-026.jpg&hash=08fc5a23c199f287b1fcc39170ac3e4603660b7f)
Found this pictures that shows how long (or should it be short) the route is:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.naturshow.dk%2FHistorier%2FVen%25F8%2FNy%2520f%25E6rge%2520-%2520der%2520er%2520ogs%25E5%2520plads%2520til%2520dig%2520DSC00803.jpg&hash=76c2d0a0faa3259cbe49328d06776e546d2d8e11)
That is the other ferry landing you see on the other side of the water.
Someone want to use my ferries as props. You could have a look at this file:
Have a look at this file: Ships at Anchor 2 by SimGoober (http://community.simtropolis.com/files/file/2495-ships-at-anchor/)
You will need to do you own lot or modify one of the lot to your liking.
The file SG_Props_MaxisWatercraft.dat is where the automata mods are made into props.
Slow but steady progress been done:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FYQctpzB.jpg&hash=709859c2b68fa8688357ae2e12270633733f2eae)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F9fEYxU3.jpg&hash=9a059f9af0e58774a75d574d2fef95b26b687488)
Now to the railing along the stairs. A bit harder than the other due to the sloping.
EDIT: Updated the pictures. Added a ambient occlusion map set to 50 procent to the diffuse map.
Been working a little on the Venice Motonave / Motorship:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FeWtoGfa.jpg&hash=a0b3aa3ca66f55afff50d267a84d7f7f0fabd0bc)
That odd shadow (not the circular) on the chimneys is coming from the Milkshape's shading.
Its gone at some angles. :D
I have just rearrange some of the UVs a little again, for the last time I have.
Someone request some safety equipment
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fps2fSDo.jpg&hash=3ccc361ef285e430bd7b6fceeb98d1448838b5d9)
You are a master of the transport automatas my friend !! Thanks for all your work, especially with the trains $%Grinno$%
I was wondering if you can make some models about the Hong Kong star ferry, I need them for my Hong Kong recreation, but I am not good modeling boats, I have problems with that kind of shape...
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia-cdn.tripadvisor.com%2Fmedia%2Fphoto-s%2F04%2Fbe%2F62%2F66%2Fstar-ferry-pier.jpg&hash=ff8d8da1c8986225b9a1793a95093515cfe5ad8f)
kelis: Would a Hong Kong texture for this ship be a start ?
Sydney Harbour Ferry:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FrgFxd2Q.jpg&hash=f8c70149f866b48cd38e40f613c9beb2966ac60d)
Passengers!! :P. Everything is thought to the last detail!!!
romualdillo: ;D Well spotted.
kelis: Something like this:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fz9aIkzn.jpg&hash=a141a73dbeefff0d9954ced80cb75fe8c2a52c93)
Hope you don't mind the green version of the Hong Kong Seal on the chimneys.
sailing on:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FPhOR6w9.jpg&hash=7b7d1a711b04d3076b9d522e2096f0256b57fdb6)
That is pretty nice !! But I would like to request exactly the same model, maybe not perfect but I mean, with the same shape that the real one, and not necessary as an automata, could be a just a plop model !!
I've tried to create that boat I don't know how many times, but I am not able to create that shape, I am not good with the curves and that angles...
Thanks for your work my friend :thumbsup:
Dumdidum...coming home from work...checking some favorite websites....looking at SC4D..saw you updated your VDK Thread aaaand...fell of the chair.
Wasn`t really prepared for such awesomeness. &apls
Love the new colors and the detailing.
Are those people looking out from the larger open windows?Becautiful detail,but i guess Simcity will devour it ???
Wow, you've been busy. :o You're going to overwhelm us with new water transport choices. (That's not a complaint :D)
Quote from: kelis on November 18, 2014, 05:47:57 AM
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Maybe you can find a copy of that green logo ?
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FXCwB7Pl.jpg&hash=60375c7ab87f19db6d99107580dc6d70ee6c3f66)
Elbe Ferry, Germany.
Quote from: c.p. on November 19, 2014, 09:01:29 AM
Wow, you've been busy. :o You're going to overwhelm us with new water transport choices. (That's not a complaint :D)
Thank you, Brian.
Done a base psd file, that add some shadows and highlights, and other details.
Its just a matter of changing the color on layers under these.
Very nice work indeed, can't wait to see it ingame! :thumbsup:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7540/15830167192_7602268844_o.png)
This logo?
- Sorry for the quality but this is the best picture which I could find.
ferries, ferries, look at all the ferries... playing on a line from the 'fairy tale' [a kids story based on the fairy folk 'scandal' in UK way back when]...
tried to be funny but now its notso
:bnn: but banana nanna dances anyway...
well done neat stuff worth downloading... :thumbsup:
Quote from: kelis on November 19, 2014, 11:09:13 AM
*snip*
This logo?
- Sorry for the quality but this is the best picture which I could find.
image search brought up this:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sebaswelt.de%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fhongkong%2FIMG_0032.jpg&hash=6f1b264378171e5fb12e6e48e2f5e3e82a5e6322)
Thank you Erik.
Did try out the logo, but think I will stay with the green Hong Kong seal.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FXm9Efkl.jpg&hash=10c58237d14f06163bfe803c9c4958b61eb1b607)
Which of this two is the better ?
So no one has an opion on the colors of the cabin ?
Well on to an Amsterdam, GVB:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fkr6WPPV.jpg&hash=a271e0c53d33b3fcc7f7b8f09e9038486ffe4115)
Quote from: vester on November 20, 2014, 09:59:29 AM
So no one has an opion on the colors of the cabin ?
We can't keep up! &hlp
I like grey better. Also, what about GVB logo?
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Ff%2Ffb%2FGVB_ferry_Ijveer_52_b.jpg&hash=8b46c864dfd83df82205996438cfd03f93a1dafb)
Hi res here (http://asklogo.com/images/G/gvb%20amsterdam%20logo.jpg), or as esp vector here. (http://www.brandsoftheworld.com/logo/gvb-amsterdam)
Somethink like this:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FUIXZMtn.jpg&hash=da8ed68df955b57f1b913715b51ea1fdac7c463e)
Will use the tribute on another ship.
concerning color opinion...
if it looks right and good in game then its all good... ???
not very particular to ferries as I was to the US-locomotives... :satisfied:
Both cabin colors look perfectly good to me. :satisfied:
I love, more and more details,
where are the inflatable buoys ;D
These are looking awesome Arne &apls &apls
I do like Girafe's idea though ;D
Quote from: Girafe on November 21, 2014, 12:10:13 AM
where are the inflatable buoys
Are this what you are thinking of:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tidalropes.com%2Fimages%2Finflatable-buoy3.jpg&hash=7999e0628907345a0632b38e787697442f27d637)
.... keep sailing you get to Oslo:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fz5Br4B2.jpg&hash=e7b8744ca3531e2523b9c95a93a0387fd2f06af7)
Yes and could be these ones as well
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fthumbs.gograph.com%2Fgg57743338.jpg&hash=dc653b19c5325c2a46cd7fd446f5c14372566023)
Will add a few lifesavers, but not the "buffers". The buffers are mostly use when the stop/terminals and the ship are not the design to each other.
On some boats they will be taken in when the boat is not in harbour.
EDIT:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FiQ6zmgh.jpg&hash=4006b821dd49d5bddc7de77b3c19426b66d00661)
:thumbsup:
Some bad news.
Did look at how the boat looked in-game.
Sorry to say, the railling and where I had used alpha was not looking any good. :'(
I guess I have to go back and redo the uv-mapping again.
Had a look at the Venice Watertaxi.
Now I just spring some numbers: The pixel density (not sure what the units are) on the rail for the Venice was about 2,
compared to the railing on the Venice Motonavi (motorship), where it was 48 :P
A 25 times difference. Sort of get why it looked so bad :P
PS: The pixel density I get from a plug-in called TexTools (http://www.renderhjs.net/textools/), which I use together with PolyUnwrapper (http://www.scriptspot.com/3ds-max/scripts/polyunwrapper) (which is not free anymore :( )
Time to get painting again, all over:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FivrWivj.jpg&hash=b44f413efe5a2f8447b6c11012fc656f49d8a0cd)
Have gone from 2 to 4 textures. It should give a better result anyway.
Some progress on the ship:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F4kgJZ1e.jpg&hash=6cda195268cd22e3ce64757d58966df3153c772d)
Got a problem with one of the textures. In the reader everything is show one way,
but in game the red "safety boxes" on the roof is showing another color. ()what()
like the progress... :thumbsup: what I like is it stands out and won't blend into the sea... :satisfied:
With a little help from Rivit I got the problem sorted out.
It was a small slip of the mouse:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FyeDaJBG.jpg&hash=ad32d96fd81017b2df9a735c6f3f65053ad8dd8b)
Loving the details, Arne! :)
Love it too, any possibility to fill a little bit the 2 parts whci look really flat (front and top), with texture or 3d elements.
Something like this:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fg11bLgP.jpg&hash=8a729113e5a02728de213665a74cfb32b84bd53e)
Maybe one of the reasons it looks flat is the lack of shadows, but I suspect that is just the nature of these animation models ()what()
Anyway, it looks great. :thumbsup:
It just needs a queasy person leaning over the rail ::)
could have bollards in front ?
Well been working on some more versions. Here the original, Venice Motonave (motorboat):
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FAeC2YHA.jpg&hash=1d3db7a5c27bf348b7f47fc44b85a107d6038161)
Looks like I need to cut into the roof and top deck, to remove the shadowing on the chimneys.
C.P. There are some general shadows, done with ambient occlusion maps add to the color maps.
EDIT: If you look close on the walls above the railing at the name San Giorgio (a reference to the church where i was baptised), you will see its darker than the outer side panels.
With that color scheme, the boat really resembles the Maxis car ferry now--except better!! :D
Awesome work Arne &apls
Thank you both.
Here is a little tribute to..... anyone ?
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FgF0RybS.jpg&hash=90b7eb4c5329ca9a78964d3cbc593729e95b82d4)
Colors inspired by the Berlin S-Bahn.
A beautiful tribute indeed. I'd almost prefer to use that one than the custom NORO version :)
That's a great tribute! :thumbsup:
Also, wondering about the three mid panes with people in them. Instead of a solid color background, would it be possible to show some kind of interior behind them? &Thk/(
Quote from: vortext on December 01, 2014, 12:38:41 PM
That's a great tribute! :thumbsup:
TY. Glad you both like it (Noah and you)-
Quote from: vortext on December 01, 2014, 12:38:41 PM
Also, wondering about the three mid panes with people in them. Instead of a solid color background, would it be possible to show some kind of interior behind them? &Thk/(
I will have to look at that, but a quick answerd: I will try to add something to break up the background.
I do agree about the solid color. ;)
The names of boats has some reference. Sometimes these are to the place of "origin" or some place for me connected. For the ACTV the name was a reference to the church where i was baptised. On the Staten Island Ferry / the orange New York ferry, it is Pieter Stuyvesant, which was the last Dutch Director-General of New Amsterdam (that later became New York).
Here is one from another corner of the northern hemisphere:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F7wGjFoZ.jpg&hash=b342ad6fb407d76f1bc724e17676a6f785364374)
So which city/transit network, am I taken my inspiration from this time ?
Here are some letter for a clue: HKL ?
Quote from: vortext on December 01, 2014, 12:38:41 PM
Also, wondering about the three mid panes with people in them. Instead of a solid color background, would it be possible to show some kind of interior behind them? &Thk/(
Been trying out different thing, but its a bit hard to get to anything great. Here is one try:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FzMqmIKz.jpg&hash=ae0c95bb2e43499bf0d46c87e4a10fe8f2b0e174)
EDIT: Added a little extra shadowing to the two decks that is covered.
Fantastic job !! The model looks very good now &apls &apls
Been through all the textures and over the model.
Have removed the odd shadow lines (http://i.imgur.com/C8Q3gMM.jpg).
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FC8Q3gMM.jpg&hash=0d7447aef5c78bae7d25cb9e42716149eae8e2b1)
Have brought down the vertices and triangle count from 1193 / 1012 to 881 / 974.
Hard to find other ways to bring it further down.
That's a great looking ferry!
The textures are great!! :)
Working slowly my way through all the mods, modding, testing and taking pictures:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FJTRDoxr.jpg&hash=a328b6f6618c2877c43d7440cdc6e244d2d91979)
Progress report. Been working on testing and taking pictures.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FKedekay.jpg&hash=f53f0bd47c77124d14020e18b9fac8b7942a584d)
Star Ferry, Hong Kong.
So now the pictures and the readme is done. Time to work on the installer script.
Fantastic !! Looks pretty good. I can't wait for put my hands over it :thumbsup:
The HK-builders will appreciate enormously over your work. (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ld-host.de%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fbcd4e2495db5f8698c2d8c1d862d9c3f.gif&hash=63c8669d4bdb02992dc080e69f50b3a9c86df64a)Great work again! (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ld-host.de%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2F48d257c8ea3d6750452ae60db9f433bf.gif&hash=7d175ea8d7a9f0afeeda38ccc107ada5137e31c4)
There you go:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FgRCeLVA.jpg&hash=8acade526b533f3c8606fb9d0bf36685ce828181)
VDK Mods, ferries Volume 03, Venetian Motonave / Motor ship (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3144)
Wow, that was fast :o Great selection of color schemes &apls
'Ferry' Nice! :D ...Sorry, couldn't resist. Wow! These are all beauties, Vester. Now, which one to choose...
wow epic all the mods, and i actually like the HK version to ;D &apls, thank you vester.
Great work, as always!!!! &apls
Excellent job! &apls
Thank you all. Really appreciate all your comments.
Been return to this one:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FecUKq2d.jpg&hash=9eea2c32ab76075d628241716c33a1cbd670c173)
Decided to start over on the texture, so far just window placeholders, some shadows around the cabin windows and the blue lines along the sides.
I have to say I'm more interested in the N700 than the ferries. Though I'll download a ferry skin to replace the maxis one.
Looks great, looking forward to more of this beauty. :)
Thank you Arthur.
Here is a little modeling job:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FlYHoWdd.jpg&hash=62e1e8f53c3aa6196fb1c2b5e68ea521406e53cf)
All the rest of the details will be added in the textures.
I had to go back to recognize the Pearl River Ferry!!! :o (I think). I'm curious to see how it looks with textures and alphas... It's incredible to see how models change!!
Quote from: romualdillo on December 11, 2014, 08:30:48 AM
I had to go back to recognize the Pearl River Ferry!!! :o (I think). I'm curious to see how it looks with textures and alphas... It's incredible to see how models change!!
It's is the colors of what I called Pearl River: The Star Ferry in Hong Kong.
Still just colors and no alphas:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FMEUifg5.jpg&hash=e95a8c1e63a652fb605bd85ddfac72e6dfcb71ec)
Kinda looks like a blimp. An amphibious blimp. &idea $%Grinno$%
I can't wait for see more about this !! I am not sure if you know that there is a red version of this ferry, so if you want you can make more variations...Thanks for all your models !!
&apls &apls
Amazing work as always my friend.
I will force my sims to use the ferries,maybe plopping to or three toll booths on each side of a bridge so the fastest route must be the ferries...muahahaha $%#Ninj2
Your newest work, that "amphibious Blimp" as vortext called it,am i right that i think these will be some older ferries?
The overall shape loks pretty classic i think,more rounded and no sharp edges like newer boats...
Great idea! Having the Star Ferry in game would be great. I'm looking forward to seeing this in game.
Been working a little on the Shinkansen 700:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fl2D6DML.jpg&hash=959ed23301a8dcd3d712855355ed55f87880f80c)
Here is an ambient occlusion map for the back sidepanel:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FQJahnzD.jpg&hash=086e4404e7c7c842a895de82613f125c76247746)
Please note that the texture is a bit squashed, so the door on the model is not going to be as wide.
Playing around with render to texture in max, where you can make a model with a lot details for then render that on to a low poly model.
Very nice Vester! &apls
I know I am spreading my work at the moment, but that just the way it is.
Exploring new ways of doing textures/models:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FxPHWUqa.jpg&hash=efcadc26d39a48e447d5cb9de194cd0b748f09ab)
Using render to textures function in max.
I model a flat detailed model on top of the UV-maps.
That is rendered out ambient occlusion maps, which then is used as overlaying layers (multiply and soft light blending modes in PS)
Hope you like it Erik!
Why yes, I do! :thumbsup:
You have my attention ;D
A bit over my head, but it sounds interesting :)
I guess you're talking about the method you told me to use with my roofs. It increases the amount of work a lot!!! You have to design first the high poly model, and then apply the texture to the low poly one. It's great you're using it with your automatas, and doing so much work!! &apls (Btw, it's part of an old train or an old tram? ()what())
Thanks you all for your comments.
c.p. If you uses max its not that hard. Sort of got most from one video by Mike Pickton: Baking normals, AO and more in 3ds Max (render to texture) (http://youtu.be/frPuPNA0daY)
romualdillo: Yes its part of the method, only just render out the AO maps and use them in Photoshop.
Well, would say it moves a lot of the work from Photoshop to Max.
Its a train car or the first of many train cars. Have 4 different models and with a few different textures that can turns into even more cars.
First I modelled the cars. Then I used a function in the plug-in called Textools (http://www.renderhjs.net/textools/) (free btw)
to flatten the model (http://i.imgur.com/gZVFzKd.jpg) [The dark grey flat model / UV-map model] (which just add a edit-poly that can be turn on and off).
Then I started to model the side on top of that.
Then I used the pink plane [projection plane] to "render to texture" the detailed model onto.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FjLm0NJs.jpg&hash=1ec39a720bcacad8f5167eaaa48dd2cda67d1a0e)
Setup for render to texture.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FxQmNyGO.jpg&hash=86d8d51af41a30bd07eccbecd09f13f5ea2522ec)
This is how the first car is looking now. The colors is just a test.
What I call harmonica roof is the raised centre part of the roof.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FFB7piNa.jpg&hash=235e1df65e56f259983479b05833678959207970)
This is my inspiration for the first car.
As always click on the pictures to enlarge.
You've shared a lot of knowledge! I would like to start using Max if I got a new computer, because it runs very slowly on mine. I confess I've being looking at automata tutorials ::), but I think I'm going to stay with my motionless BATs by now. Anyway, I'm taking good note of everything you post here!! :thumbsup:
Just a quick update.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FXGRqCnf.jpg&hash=5fd0c865f49302e8449f996c4a4a9bdf4cbcd626)
Next is the undercarriage to work on, then the window textures.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FGUp4G8p.jpg&hash=6968815e4deaa3b9a0604730cde6725b9cb1f22e)
Rearranged the stairs, so they can go further up than before.
Now its just the windows that needs work.
Looks great!! :thumbsup: Perhaps the textures need more contrast (compared to the original image) IMHO. :-[
I am super excited about the old train cars - can't wait to see your next update :thumbsup:
Quote from: romualdillo on December 21, 2014, 04:59:19 PM
Perhaps the textures need more contrast (compared to the original image) IMHO. :-[
Like this:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FZwQ9Qnq.jpg&hash=79e20cac5735445a3bd105afd9a506370e6de47b)
I think it looks better. (IMHO) The new windows look great!! :thumbsup:
Great progress! :thumbsup:
Something seems strange with the stairs though. . &Thk/(
I'm thinking either they need an alpha, as they were probably just a few planks or even a rod, like this.
(https://images.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fthumb7.shutterstock.com%2Fdisplay_pic_with_logo%2F98951%2F98951%2C1301721661%2C5%2Fstock-photo-railway-carriage-74408182.jpg&f=1)
(https://images.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theepochtimes.com%2Fn2%2Fimages%2Fstories%2Flarge%2F2012%2F07%2F02%2FTravelTrainGovernorGeneralscarriage.jpg&f=1)
Or maybe they could modeled as proper stairs, like this.
(https://images.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Ffc03.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Fi%2F2012%2F020%2Fa%2F7%2Ftrain_carriage_by_cyb007-d4mzkqc.jpg&f=1)
Thank you, romualdillo.
Erik, mind that you are looking at something up close and in game it will be not very big detail.
It has been bothering me as well, but will leave that for later when I have seen it in game.
Thinking back at the stairs on the Maxis car ferry / large ferry, then we will have to wait for have it look in game.
The stairs on that was even simpler in the textures. Maybe I need to make the holes darker..... but waiting....
Been mostly working on the general AO-maps.
Then I will start modeling the details, like I showed on the previous page.
Here is an overview of the different roof shape I plan to do:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FBYfVLR9.jpg&hash=1eec33ea99dbb8480a4f508923a1a6e9cdbd1e8f)
Please ignore the strange shadow on the roof. The black rectangles on the first cars is where "the holes" are on the carriage (made with alpha) you see in my previous post (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg489496#msg489496).
Looking at that last picture you posted, I am a bit surprice that is more or less the first picture with any sort of
elaborate painted pattern. So far I have seen is what is more or less in my American Passenger Cars.
Most of them have quite plain paint job, some lines, and "band" of color around the windows.
Here is what I am working on now:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FWC5YDW7.jpg&hash=cf229fb17580f0c1a768115bd86f85722a35a093)
Time to close of the open platforms with some railling.
Nice modelling so far. :thumbsup: I imagine those aren't very easy shapes to make (especially the multiple curves on the roofs).
I guess it's the AO-map. It really works fine on low poly objects!! :thumbsup: But looking at the shadows: Do the windows really go out as the shadows seem to indicate? I mean, shouldn't they have the same shadow map as the upper windows? :-[ (Perhaps they're not finished)
Romualdillo: Had and extra look of what comes out of these renderings.
Need to go and fetch a tga image file from a max folder.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FXnipRCN.jpg&hash=a766ce3b9f3ea91ff8554115fbb05bdfca4b4484)
Brian: I am not modeling the details on a double curved surface.
Have a look at this post (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg489421#msg489421).
This is how the detail model looks like:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FkM144eu.jpg&hash=7734fbc223979f8a37396dd72a402d96e3138b01)
Quite flat, compared to the result.
The lower part of the roof is on a seperate model.
I didn't express myself very well, but I think you did understand what I meant!! :D I really want to know where does this experiment lead!!
What I could see and you couldn't was that it had some hightlights where it should shadow.
Ambient Occupation: Imagine a general light source with no general direction or source point. AO is the shadow from the object shadowing for each other. Its there, but its hard to see and noticed, but you use it to see the smaller details around you.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FMVT5lEs.jpg&hash=a23f4e4ce47730ca3be02a722784e98b8b063fc5)
Will add real shadows later on in Photoshop and colors as well.
Also there is a few details I left for later, but the modelling part is done for now.
excellent progress! :thumbsup:
Thank you Simcoug.
Been working on modeling the next car:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F78VaN3E.jpg&hash=87ec113ae69f1162909bcb1acf9e39824cd1473b)
Here is my inspiration:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FzgS3U97.jpg&hash=4bdb2608498ae0379e2a2e9ff2b4d6aef1eb7103)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2F5%2F5a%2FPassenger_car_GN_3261_20041010.jpg&hash=348433c3b8d7b52c4be0c22edbfa44e1215cea51)
Both look great!! :thumbsup:
Thank you Daniel.
An quick update:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fy4BzpGm.jpg&hash=075ebf9147dbb32544d95fe27e58e2b5e39d969e)
Occlusion maps... Incredible!! &apls I think those Pullman cars will be running through my cities as soon as you upload them... ;)
Added a model, a reworked version of the previous car:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FZoNLhxX.jpg&hash=8d1431703dfa763e67959c1c969941371e5b5f4e)
For once a splash of colors... not finale...
Plan to do a car with both ends closed of.
I love your work on these historic models Arne &apls &apls
looks good ;)
The windows look great!!! :bnn:
very nice modelling. . can't wait to the first in game pics!! :popcorn:
Quote from: vortext
can't wait to the first in game pics!!
Ditto ;D
Me to ! :D
Thank you all for your comments.
Well the plan is to do one more wooden car, borrowing the some of the windows and the doors at the ends.
Add some ellipse shaped windows like on this one:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F3bdjGBz.jpg&hash=964a8741a96c8e92edf1d379e7d82bdd2a52ecaf)
or this Pullman:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FPIl7B7m.jpg&hash=575fafcefd727cf98d1b436a5034c305cd3d34d4)
Then do a postal/baggage car:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FGecJyGu.jpg&hash=0ee939854ae03a620a31fb80a75fe80ae9f8ace8)
and of cource a combine baggage / passenger car:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FIL1tdGs.jpg&hash=36d3eb8d4f0b61602e2853d17b69514f5044dd83)
At the moment not sure what colors to do.
Thinking of doing some one colored cars:
Green (two tones, one like the Burlington, greyish green (http://i.imgur.com/tSfSkCk.jpg) and a more bright green, Erie/Great Northern. Maine Central)
Maroon (CP, SOO ect.)
Blue (Frisco, Baltimore & Ohio, Louisville & Nashville)
ect, (open for a few ideas)
Then go a do and some real railroad color schemes like:
Great Northern, Empire Builder
Baltimore & Ohio
Canadian National (Green)
Chicago & North Western
Chesapeake & Ohio
Erie
Erie Lackawanna
Denver, Rio Grande & Western
Frisco (Blue with white around the windows: option 1 (http://i.imgur.com/Zhl0Rjm.jpg), option 2 (http://i.imgur.com/2XpCMJR.jpg).)
Kansas City Southern
Illinois Central (brown/orange (http://www.american-rails.com/images/CMChicagoE9.jpg))
Milwaukee Road (probably will differ from the one in Vol 11: Yellow/red top (http://chuckmanchicagonostalgia.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/postcard-chicago-train-chicago-milwaukee-and-st-paul-the-hiawatha-number-2-streamlined-engine-1942.jpg))
Missouri Pacific (cyan/white)
New Haven / New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad (Black, red top aka Black Knight. (http://www.railwayclassics.com/images/amflyer/NH04-55.jpg))
Northern Pacific
New York Central
Southern Pacific (Lark/Daylight)
Union Pacific
Golden Staten
Wabash
Wisconsin Southern / Burlington Route (http://www.tycoforums.com/tyco/forum/uploaded/toptrain/20120118131556_P1182106%202.JPG)
Most of the above is also seen in my train car package Volume 11 (http://i.imgur.com/hp488BA.jpg).
The one with colors is either new or there are more colors schemes from the same railroad in Volume 11.
(Sorry about the links to model railroad pictures. Most real life pictures is in black and white.)
EDIT: Add a few picture links.
I think you hit all my wishes, even the windows!!! :bnn:
Btw, may I suggest you the Orient Express? (Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits) ::)
Quote from: vortext on December 22, 2014, 02:03:48 PM
Something seems strange with the stairs though. . &Thk/(
Is this better:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FFKGMNqc.jpg&hash=5b42f176518eaa6db9ed908b67de9308b8c23eb8)
wait eagerly to see the result in game
Good to hear Antoine
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FPYAalwC.jpg&hash=764f3ddfacc22103650353c3e96a64d9ebc5f320)
Combine, passenger and baggage car.
Found a great source of old photos: the Public Archives.
Looks great!!!!!!! &apls The stairs look much better now, but still look strange in the borders.
Thank you Daniel.
Reusing a lot of the previous model:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F53k8vtl.jpg&hash=11cd361683c40b25c44bdfd8c3cd7b828b7347d9)
A few subtle differences to the some of the elements.
Here is a drawing from the Jackson and Sharp Collection (http://cdm16397.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/search/searchterm/Jackson%20and%20Sharp%20Collection/mode/exact) :
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FThWPNia.jpg&hash=cbc2b22f7f9138a29522bbb45eef6778040eedda)
Have learned to make technical drawings by hands, I really appreciate the beauty of this drawing.
Yep, you guess it, inspiration for the next car up.
So this is how the car is looking at the moment:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FqMCoGFV.jpg&hash=2bce24d2fa37b2026b470b83a9808779b83e70cb)
I ran into some texture problems. After several renderings, I figured out the problem. It was that due to the triangulation.
Next I am going to add two doors to the closed off end.
EDIT: Had forgot to post this car:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FlAEcLwv.jpg&hash=60d6ab60c9c932ba021a517346fdf9635f2d22a1)
Very handsome cars thus far! Fascinated by your wonderful progress on these vintage models. :thumbsup:
Wow, lots of activity here :thumbsup: I look forward to seeing some in-game shots of these beautiful cars.
Excellent progress
:popcorn:
Stairs look a lot better! ()stsfd() :thumbsup:
Thank you all.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FAcGfvPe.jpg&hash=fb57a1c4251335362cd5c9128105a1e2a374c5d1)
Finished the vestibule at the end.
Thinking of doing one or two last cars.
As I have adjusted the UVs some bit on the way, I will have to go back to the first models and adjust them to the new UVs.
THEN it will be time of some colors...... ;D
While I am finishing of the rendering of ambient occlusion maps, I started to set up a photoshop file structure, adding some colors and started to add a little extra shadows:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FgVk4qDi.jpg&hash=3c394fad63eb7a08367aa9cac0d211510bd93da0)
Nice! All these variations are going to look great :thumbsup:
The stairs look fantastic!! I'm looking forward to the next update!!! :popcorn:
Thank you Simcoug and Daniel.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fck1ObEH.jpg&hash=8379fb31e4a44c6c19f104d87bb3a8a99961ee8f)
Think this is almost done, at least the template is done.
Have added some extra shadows compared to the picture of Long Island RR.
Will add some car numbers and a class marking. Would say its a 3rd class car.
Is there anybody that can help me with the Louisville & Nashville nametag:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4037/4351920573_474e4ffec8.jpg)
Meaning the lettering over the windows.
Either help me identify a font that get close to the one used or the lettering as a graphic.
Next car type, this in the colors of SOO lines:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FZ3l6bQU.jpg&hash=9231595bae0b7788a05cc62e50468f460d4bc440)
Bringing over a question/request:
Quote from: vester on January 15, 2015, 02:50:39 PM
Is there anybody that can help me with the Louisville & Nashville nametag:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4037/4351920573_474e4ffec8.jpg)
Meaning the lettering over the windows.
Either help me identify a font that get close to the one used or the lettering as a graphic.
I might end up doing Wabash instead:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.westernrailimages.com%2FWabash-Railroad%2FWabash-Railroad%2FWAB-69-Oct-1-1959-observation%2F630429697_66UyV-L-2.jpg&hash=e7e9859367faf30777468b107ce97a7f61fae512)
The color variation is nice.
Any chance to have more polys for the chariot, moreover it could be used for all the models.
;)
Quote from: Girafe on January 16, 2015, 08:14:43 AM
Any chance to have more polys for the chariot, moreover it could be used for all the models.
Thank you Antoine.
Chariot ? Guess you mean the open platform.
Yes, I could add extra polys, but for what ?
Same car in different colors:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fzm06rry.jpg&hash=85ee2c3265876b2906cb8ba7d1709bd2ac8819a6)
I like the effect on the painting in this car. The others looked too plain and perfect. &apls Perhaps the windows are too blue? I don't know really, let's see the final result. :)
About the font: it looks like some sort of "redondilla española", but I haven't found something similar on the internet. (free, I mean) &mmm
I mean the wheels and all the mess under the plateform.
I am quite happy with the increase of polys and details to the models and for me it s real bonus. However I think the part under the plateform is too flat (low poly)
It could be quite long to model and texture everything, but adding few details would increase the quality of the work even more.
However this mess under the plateform is always the same for the majority of train models. Maybe there is a way to reuse modeling and mapping of this part for future projects.
(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSFXOz4qQAZJlmGgOnWd0iEPSixs5LqQpz12ap6HxSVUJhnbsbkRA)
I guess we are talk past each other:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FwvarXxc.jpg&hash=f0b0204f1c22c336abe58086bedb4b7f3d466a21)
Talking about two different things.
I don't plan to add more polys, but I do plan to update the textures for the wheel boogie later on.
Have found some pictures of some older ones:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FllEZfAB.jpg&hash=8e6c18e76ff5723c1263cc77cf7abcf5f2bd9ea7)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F6iTrrUQ.jpg&hash=0ab7a336a23a2fa91aa338e3ffa2bcf777d3df4b)
A third car on the way, this time in the colors of Louisville & Nashville:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FsPfb5tB.jpg&hash=1a685ad5cf2bf56b27f662b6b9a4fac10ea236ad)
Still need to add the textures for the stairs and adjusting the width of the platforms.
EDIT: Now with stairs.
Perfect! Sorry, I was going to try to help with the font but I've been away from my computer the past few days. Love the variations so far &apls
The color variations, modelling, lettering etc all look really great :thumbsup: I especially like the Louisville and Nashville.
all I can say is... WoW! :thumbsup:
luv the modeling
watching the progress :popcorn:
Thank you all.
Quote from: Simcoug on January 17, 2015, 08:10:12 AM
Perfect! Sorry, I was going to try to help with the font but I've been away from my computer the past few days. Love the variations so far &apls
Its not to late to help. Not satisfied with the typeface I used.
Another model, another color scheme:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fp67CyZ5.jpg&hash=6eb8bb915e871a59c7a81b4dd4c43f588ff72636)
CNW: Chicago & North Western, or just Northwestern.
Great again!!
Quote from: vester on January 17, 2015, 03:43:22 PM
Its not to late to help. Not satisfied with the typeface I used.
I've been searchig again, but without any results. The N makes me think about the "redondilla", but the rest are more compatible with an old english font. I've searched the logo, too, but... &mmm
Edit: I've found these, I think they're better, but they're not exactly the same... :(
http://www.1001freefonts.com/abbeyline.font
http://www.1001freefonts.com/dynalight.font
I hope it helps.
Here is an overview of what is planned and what is done so far.
Color schemes planned:
Railroad
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fw8R89Ww.gif&hash=296425457d3676d758f59f44bd0faca4253daf89) | 1st texture
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fw8R89Ww.gif&hash=296425457d3676d758f59f44bd0faca4253daf89) | All textures
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fw8R89Ww.gif&hash=296425457d3676d758f59f44bd0faca4253daf89) | Color/note
|
Burlington, | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490463#msg490463) | | greyish green (http://i.imgur.com/tSfSkCk.jpg) |
Louisville & Nashville, | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490504#msg490504) | | Blue |
Maine Central | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490490#msg490490) | | Green |
Long Island | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490401#msg490401) | | Greyish blue |
SOO-Line | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490487#msg490487) | | Maroon |
|
Baltimore & Ohio, | | | blue, white band and yellow lines |
Canadian National, | | | Green tones. |
Jersey Central | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490638#msg490638) | | Blue with white around the windows. |
Chesapeake & Ohio | | | |
Chicago & North Western | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490527#msg490527) | | |
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western | | | |
Denver, Rio Grande & Western | | | |
Erie | | | |
Golden Staten, Rock Island/Southern Pacific | | | |
Great Northern, | | | Empire Builder |
Illinois Central, | | | brown/orange (http://www.american-rails.com/images/CMChicagoE9.jpg) |
Kansas City Southern | | | |
Milwaukee Road, | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490562#msg490562) | | probably will differ from the one in Vol 11: Yellow/red top (http://chuckmanchicagonostalgia.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/postcard-chicago-train-chicago-milwaukee-and-st-paul-the-hiawatha-number-2-streamlined-engine-1942.jpg) |
Missouri Pacific cyan/white | | | |
New Haven | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490609#msg490609) | | Black, red top aka Black Knight. (http://www.railwayclassics.com/images/amflyer/NH04-55.jpg) |
New York Central | | | |
Northern Pacific | | | Note sure which or how many of them (http://i.imgur.com/zgK2xH8.jpg) |
Southern Pacific
| | | Daylight
Lark |
Union Pacific | | | |
Wabash | | | |
Wisconsin Southern / Burlington Route (http://www.tycoforums.com/tyco/forum/uploaded/toptrain/20120118131556_P1182106%202.JPG) | | | |
Most of the above is also seen in my train car package Volume 11 (http://i.imgur.com/hp488BA.jpg).
The one with colors is either new or there are more colors schemes from the same railroad in Volume 11.
(Sorry about the links to model railroad pictures. Most real life pictures of older train cars are in black and white.)
Thank you Daniel. Have download the fonts. Look promising.
Next car up in new colors:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Ft7zXx1x.jpg&hash=cf086654b7fd12aee0fa46e4b53b9fd6999e28b5)
Sorry for the double post.
Color of today:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FGoiCw5V.jpg&hash=5ec77d05da04286cef24d01076a6a89c4207c58a)
The Black Knight colors from New York, New Haven and Hartford or just New Haven (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York,_New_Haven_and_Hartford_Railroad)
Looks good, any nightlights planned?
C'mon stop teasing and show an ingame pic already!! &hlp $%Grinno$%
great progress, excellent liveries! :thumbsup:
The Milwaukee texturing looks great! Would you consider rendering these as props in addition to automata? They would look great in railroad sidings and such.
Thank you all. Good to hear that you like my work so far.
Quote from: vortext on January 19, 2015, 10:26:22 AM
C'mon stop teasing and show an ingame pic already!! &hlp $%Grinno$%
Sorry, but I will keep teasing you, until I am throught doing one of each of the cars.
At the time when I gets the textures done for the color schemes, would like to test them out and take pictures of them ?
The Frisco became a Jersey Central / Central of New Jersey:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FY1KS4mJ.jpg&hash=1357616387978f8402e99e8a02274dda7360497d)
Quote from: Girafe on January 19, 2015, 10:23:50 AM
Looks good, any nightlights planned?
That is the plan.
Might have to do a few extra emd-unit mods afterwards.
Looking great! I'm also a big fan of the Milwaukee one &apls
Thank you Noah.
Colors of the day:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F5kntRCN.jpg&hash=575158a73577921e2ff901b14f70f95eec7612dd)
Here is a status of what is planned and what is done so far.
Color schemes planned:
Railroad
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fw8R89Ww.gif&hash=296425457d3676d758f59f44bd0faca4253daf89) | 1st texture
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fw8R89Ww.gif&hash=296425457d3676d758f59f44bd0faca4253daf89) | All textures
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fw8R89Ww.gif&hash=296425457d3676d758f59f44bd0faca4253daf89) | Color/note
|
Burlington, | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490463#msg490463) | | greyish green (http://i.imgur.com/tSfSkCk.jpg) |
Louisville & Nashville, | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490504#msg490504) | | Blue |
Maine Central | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490490#msg490490) | | Green |
Long Island | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490401#msg490401) | | Greyish blue |
SOO-Line | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490487#msg490487) | | Maroon |
|
Atlantic Coast Line | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490936#msg490936) | | |
Baltimore & Ohio, | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490835#msg490835) | | blue, white band and yellow lines |
Canadian National, | | | Green tones. |
Jersey Central | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490638#msg490638) | | Blue with white around the windows. |
Chesapeake & Ohio | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490955#msg490955) | | |
Chicago & North Western | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490527#msg490527) | | |
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490855#msg490855) | | |
Denver, Rio Grande & Western | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490920#msg490920) | | |
Erie | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490855#msg490855) | | |
Golden Staten, Rock Island/Southern Pacific | | | |
Gulf, Mobile and Ohio | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490819#msg490819) | | |
Great Northern, | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490711#msg490711) | | Empire Builder |
Illinois Central, | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490796#msg490796) | | brown/orange (http://www.american-rails.com/images/CMChicagoE9.jpg) |
Kansas City Southern | | | |
Milwaukee Road, | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490562#msg490562) | | probably will differ from the one in Vol 11: Yellow/red top (http://chuckmanchicagonostalgia.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/postcard-chicago-train-chicago-milwaukee-and-st-paul-the-hiawatha-number-2-streamlined-engine-1942.jpg) |
Missouri Pacific | | | cyan/white |
New Haven | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490609#msg490609) | | Black, red top aka Black Knight. (http://www.railwayclassics.com/images/amflyer/NH04-55.jpg) |
New York Central | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490920#msg490920) | | |
Northern Pacific | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490920#msg490920) | | Yellow trims |
Northern Pacific | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490920#msg490920) | | White trims |
Pere Marquette | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490955#msg490955) | | |
Southern Pacific
| done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490866#msg490866) | | Daylight |
Southern Pacific
| done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490866#msg490866) | | Lark |
Union Pacific | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490893#msg490893) | | |
Wisconsin Southern / Burlington Route (http://www.tycoforums.com/tyco/forum/uploaded/toptrain/20120118131556_P1182106%202.JPG) | | | can't make up my mind which of the two |
Status as of the 28th of January. Check the status sheet on the next page.
Most of the above is also seen in my train car package Volume 11 (http://i.imgur.com/hp488BA.jpg).
The one with colors is either new or there are more colors schemes from the same railroad in Volume 11.
(Sorry about the links to model railroad pictures. Most real life pictures of older train cars are in black and white.)
Looks great!!! &apls
It's so cool to see these cars in color :thumbsup:
They all look excellent :thumbsup: I like the darker glass of the last 5 versions better than the blue glass.
Thank you for your comments.
Yes c.p. The darker glass is a keeper.
A new car, a new color scheme:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F9VWVN4q.jpg&hash=fe954b8a774c239f05f28991941a1dc259064c28)
Illinois Central.
The colors of this one was a bit difficult to get right. The colors in the pictures varies a lot.
These colors can again be seen around America. The Iowa Pacific has taken up the colors on their Pullman Rail Journeys and some their other trains (http://www.iowapacific.com/passenger-trains.html).
Here is one that came in from the side line, while working on the IC:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F34GRCTx.jpg&hash=8809b568ac23a29e0f5fa88b9d15008a046a586f)
Gulf, Mobile and Ohio.
Last two are spectacular!!! &apls
Thank you Daniel.
New car, new colors:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FCdOZ9rM.jpg&hash=14d3617c54b89f52ddf54478792b8dd0b474e1a2)
Awesome! Your on a roll!
Thank you Simcoug.
Rolling on....
Two New York railroads:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FXNuYYOy.jpg&hash=74797193c1bd7d11476a5a827fc80178a2439223)
Erie Railroad
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FPCJyV3F.jpg&hash=093b727b53e1b06cf93a3d1cb685be1fc20fa50c)
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad or just Lackawanna
EDIT: Looking at the Erie car, I probaly end up turning down the saturation of the green.
From the east coast to the west coast and the Golf coast:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FlpCNuuN.jpg&hash=bfddbca11e690be6fba6df8482ef7a17fb64949c)
Southern Pacific, Daylight.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F6ouEwA7.jpg&hash=73d5bc95d287b998652c476fca94fabc8e0cafb4)
Southern Pacific, Lark.
You can check the status of this project in the second post (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490712#msg490712) on this side.
Updating the post along the way.
&apls
Thank you Daniel.
On to the successor of Southern Pacific....
Well I couldn't really make up my mind today:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FbTP2OHn.jpg&hash=8b54c874f1bc15d6e0b37d59773d8dabad99d015)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fad7FIze.jpg&hash=95bbca449d0fb10ff956410510bcc9556394a5c3)
Sort of like the last old style one. You can recognize the colors.
I have only seen it as model train (http://i.imgur.com/K1JYGvz.jpg), but inspiration non the less.
Have tried to add some dirt to the template. Do you like it ?
Looking at the roof, I might have to do something to them..... add some plates or something !
Next up something from the north !?!
Yep, I like the last one as well with the solid crimson stripe on top. I also like the added dirt/grime.
The roof is pretty smooth... If you take a look at this picture you can see some fine lines where the roof panels are joined. Maybe that will add some character to the roof.
(large image - click for full)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpublications.newberry.org%2Fpullman%2Farchive%2Ffiles%2Fb11bf9a264f67d74e05a089ee578915e.jpg&hash=a05c03bf4141dac3202375d08e6175493b985289)
On the other hands, some roofs on the picture looks very smooth.
Here are some more pictures.
First we have sort of the real successor of Southern Pacific:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FXftFjw4.jpg&hash=18f21353ef6b52748578a268cf6a68af4507d6fc)
The industri behind Rio Grande bought SP, but kept the name.
Up north we go:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F49l8Gwv.jpg&hash=945cef1d1f55e3d5794b3c787b2a79cf8c73b3c6)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F6i6DQNZ.jpg&hash=9334814aa36fa9b1560effcfb204ef2ee390fc46)
Northern Pacific
... and we end up back in the northeast:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F0qpYJF0.jpg&hash=0a48b1b3fd88af6f97e56a7d6f9c1002899ae766)
New York Central.
EDIT: A little quick and dirty editing:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FMHTT0pf.jpg&hash=35001eaad46f36ff176b95d29f55c34686fa35ab)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FmoemTs3.jpg&hash=c33bdf8e8d30c578251e2f7cae776cc086245720)
Like the dirty editing. I think the sharper roof hides the edges of the low poly model. :thumbsup:
Loving the progress of details, and the variety of colors and rail companies of these cars. Excellent work! &apls
Thank you both.
Got a bit sidetracked:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F7SKjvhj.jpg&hash=8c277191c50b470d23b0b679a8c1fd30c6204d6f)
That is either one you love or you hate.
EDIT: Small request again: Chesapeake and Ohio lettering on the letterboard. Any one that can help with that ?
Here is one of the planned color schemes:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FnTuhhGP.jpg&hash=ff2a0d282ed8551b49731633d22662a7662f73c9)
and one that wasn't planned:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FR5rA2Wp.jpg&hash=d9638950881d246bb7e6a855e87f036ed4836d35)
Sort had something like that in mind, a color scheme that I have seen in a add for a model train (http://i.imgur.com/D5kwRWl.jpg), but then I stumble over this pictures:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2F3%2F33%2FPere_Marquette_Railway_streamliner.JPG&hash=43b39251d5c1eb7532fe1c42fc09042aef4f3889)
Not quite like it but... still looks good.
I might just have to do a few EMD F-units to complement these passenger cars.
Quote from: Simcoug on January 19, 2015, 11:37:44 AM
Would you consider rendering these as props in addition to automata? They would look great in railroad sidings and such.
Forgot to answer this. There is a plug-in that can turn automata into props, as long as you don't need diagonal ect.
I used one for EL/GLR trains on my tram depot and if you have a 3d program that can read the 3ds files the reader export you can rotate them to fit your needs.
(Think the problem is solved with the new reader v1.+. )
So I don't need to render them as such. Just need to do some modding, but it will have to wait at first.
Great job with all the liveries so far! The darker glass & dirtier template are subtle but good improvements. :thumbsup:
Thank you Erik. Glad you like my work.
Old one color scheme from my first volume with passenger cars:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F1RZV2PF.jpg&hash=22ad245be5a99388686a378766c7b2e28aaf4d2d)
Looking at the roof now, I think the uv-maps needs to be readjusted. :P
Copying over the status sheet:
Here is a status of what is planned and what is done so far.
Color schemes planned:
Railroad
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fw8R89Ww.gif&hash=296425457d3676d758f59f44bd0faca4253daf89) | 1st texture
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fw8R89Ww.gif&hash=296425457d3676d758f59f44bd0faca4253daf89) | All textures
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fw8R89Ww.gif&hash=296425457d3676d758f59f44bd0faca4253daf89) | Color/note
|
Burlington Route | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490463#msg490463) | done | greyish green (http://i.imgur.com/tSfSkCk.jpg) |
Louisville & Nashville, | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490504#msg490504) | done | Blue |
Maine Central | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490490#msg490490) | done | Green |
Long Island | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490401#msg490401) | done | Greyish blue |
SOO-Line | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490487#msg490487) | done | Maroon |
|
Atlantic Coast Line | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490936#msg490936) | done | |
Baltimore & Ohio, | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490835#msg490835) | done | blue, white band and yellow lines |
Burlington Northern, exclusive | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490972#msg490972) | done | Green with white band and red trims. |
Canadian National, | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490986#msg490986) | done | Green tones. |
Jersey Central | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490638#msg490638) | done | Blue with white around the windows. |
Chesapeake & Ohio | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490955#msg490955) | done | |
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy / Burlington Route | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg491078#msg491078) | done | Red/white |
Chicago & North Western | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490527#msg490527) | done | Yellow, green letterboard |
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490855#msg490855) | done | White and red with yellow trims |
Denver, Rio Grande & Western | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490920#msg490920) | done | White/yellow with black trims |
Erie | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490855#msg490855) | done | Green/white with yellow trims |
Golden Staten, Rock Island/Southern Pacific | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg491041#msg491041) | done | White/orange-red |
Gulf, Mobile and Ohio | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490819#msg490819) | done | |
Great Northern, | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490711#msg490711) | done | Empire Builder |
Illinois Central, | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490796#msg490796) | done | brown/orange (http://www.american-rails.com/images/CMChicagoE9.jpg) |
Kansas City Southern | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg491048#msg491048) | done | |
Milwaukee Road, | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490562#msg490562) | done | Orange, red letterboard (http://chuckmanchicagonostalgia.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/postcard-chicago-train-chicago-milwaukee-and-st-paul-the-hiawatha-number-2-streamlined-engine-1942.jpg) |
Monon / Chicago, Indianapolis, and Louisville | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg491078#msg491078) | done | Grey/red |
New Haven | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490609#msg490609) | done | Black, red top aka Black Knight. (http://www.railwayclassics.com/images/amflyer/NH04-55.jpg) |
New York Central | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490920#msg490920) | done | |
Nickel Plate Road | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg491078#msg491078) | done | White/blue top |
Northern Pacific | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490920#msg490920) | done | Yellow trims |
Northern Pacific | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490920#msg490920) | done | White trims |
Pere Marquette | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490955#msg490955) | done | |
Pennsylvania | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg491078#msg491078) | done | |
Southern Pacific
| done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490866#msg490866) | done | Daylight |
Southern Pacific
| done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490866#msg490866) | done | Lark |
Texas & Pacific | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490986#msg490986) | done | blue/white |
Union Pacific 1 | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490893#msg490893) | done | Yellow, red trims |
Union Pacific 2 | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg490893#msg490893) | done | Yellow, red letterboard |
Western Pacific | done (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg491078#msg491078) | done | Grey/orange |
Status as of the 10th of February.Most of the above is also seen in my train car package Volume 11 (http://i.imgur.com/hp488BA.jpg).
The one with colors is either new or there are more colors schemes from the same railroad in Volume 11.
(Sorry about the links to model railroad pictures. Most real life pictures of older train cars are in black and white.)
Canadian National:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FUyNW6dq.jpg&hash=4f6d996e562eabc5e10ca99d0ed0497319395972)
What was planned to be Missouri Pacific, ended up as Texas & Pacific:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F1SNgBah.jpg&hash=e775db3b770e8404dfe7ef4900e426fa4fdaaa28)
That's a lot of 'done' :)
Simcoug: First texture done, yes.
Ended up retracing the name lettering of the Louisville & Nashville:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F4Zpx4J4.jpg&hash=1e4f535181b90af0f9cbb955a8d6be02d03e47cd)
Daniel, I did try out the fonts you found, but the result just didn't have the right look, but thank you anyway.
I'm sorry you couldn't use the fonts, but the result is perfect!! Great work!!! The roof textures are really an improvement!!! :bnn:
Its quite simple trick to it.
Make two folder... added the same picture of a tar roof.
Set one folder to Multiply (blending mode) and the other Soft Light
That way it make a change to dark and light colors.
Just one color today:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FQ8UC4uX.jpg&hash=d9db0b6690bdcfdf1ccb200fbc16eebe46c88a87)
Started to working my way trough all the textures.... so almost all textures for two car types.
Here is yet another color scheme:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FFOodWfD.jpg&hash=c4e0b73bf763f2e98e12640ba1cf00669ad6ea69)
... now closing the package of with:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F2pCHIrP.jpg&hash=f86e98ce52ed0e41f004975f0d9b7a683a628fb8)
Nickel Plate Road
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FMUDVBoN.jpg&hash=d9fc6366d76264ec943b543d9bc2dbcec77586d7)
Pennsylvania
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fr6vj5JQ.jpg&hash=64b4d2684898bbae491bcfa2d1b54498bb2c0bda)
Western Pacific
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FLAt3xOt.jpg&hash=178254e895111c65e6dd3951a11c3a788588fbb2)
Burlington Route / Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FsC0dQQx.jpg&hash=942fc83fdaed0de1bba0ad97e72260759632899d)
Monon / Chicago, Indianapolis, and Louisville
Have started to work my way back throught the color schemes. So far, through 3 1/2 car (times 36 textures).
Great work &apls I like them all.
The roofs look excellent! :thumbsup:
Have now finished 7x36 textures.
Added some extra shadows to the last ones:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FCMh6WHQ.jpg&hash=c5a859647b56a9119dd1c5f7d1e7bfcff4835518)
Excellent continued work on these historic trains &apls
Great work!!!! :bnn: :bnn: Will we be seeing in-game pics soon??
Yes soon.
Revisted the first car type, I did:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FVF5sXMY.jpg&hash=28023dfdd9e982f5907902a79b991fd9d3363955)
Was going to do most of the color schemes for it anyway.
Here is the 1st version:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fck1ObEH.jpg&hash=8379fb31e4a44c6c19f104d87bb3a8a99961ee8f)
Much better now!!!! &apls
... and here is the second one in an updated version:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FrXsu7Mn.jpg&hash=d1740d33cd97dd3788035f6db003d30afb312286)
Added some more dirt/noice to the sides.
Time to resize the texture and then modding.
Quote from: romualdillo on February 04, 2015, 07:53:35 AM
Great work!!!! :bnn: :bnn: Will we be seeing in-game pics soon??
2nd the request for in-game pics! ;D Great work Arne :thumbsup:
Thank you Noah.
All 370 textures done, resized and FSH'ed.
Time for some modding.
Here two F-units to complement the passenger cars:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F6t0mSP8.jpg&hash=d8faab4d5effae7e39320adb2b53dc29e2d998d9)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FDf469g7.jpg&hash=198c8fd2052c5bc9333cfd1e9b19772901a93aed)
They are inspired by these images:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2F3%2F33%2FPere_Marquette_Railway_streamliner.JPG&hash=43b39251d5c1eb7532fe1c42fc09042aef4f3889)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstreamlinermemories.files.wordpress.com%2F2014%2F05%2Fcopieremarkett.jpg&hash=980fc39dd49b36a3461d4c397540ba221a14749a)
Ran into some problems:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FaVIl9ET.jpg&hash=900b0d05659522acdd4c398697b92059f80a722c)
Hope Rivit can figure out what has gone wrong....
Here is a few more engines:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F4yKS2ax.jpg&hash=a23da6bb910a27b79d66ecee2062c8f21139944d)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FzJoihKo.jpg&hash=103ee94ed607f56276d14803943f24fadf7146c3)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F4dmwPTW.jpg&hash=f6b94561a583c1e0a4695c987793621a2c101ead)
Same thing used to happen to me when I was using the train generator to gather pictures for the Japanese train skins.
Don't know if it's your case.
A glitch in the space time continuum... &mmm
But I'm happy to see in game shots are near :thumbsup:
Been talking with Rivit about this problem, but so far no cause for this problem has been found.
So no solution is in sight.
When there is just one car install, there is no problem, but as soon as there is more the problem arrives (http://i.imgur.com/aVIl9ET.jpg).
Would love if someone one have an extra look at the files and try to figure out what is going on.
Here is a few more engines:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FVECQriG.jpg&hash=ce3271b91abd1855facd8d516a0b373b023d0d29)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FqIswGgP.jpg&hash=9b4a98880f6e3a0a99ab35c34f27a851caa862d8)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fn7mS0QL.jpg&hash=501993851114331c44d25ef805f413d2bd332eb4)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FxJ1Ru3Z.jpg&hash=2f20b26c5122b41d2f54f6e62837d55e299e3721)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FxZ1La6B.jpg&hash=8ed9c6488f9d2374dd694275562be99f13628a73)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FVZibt0Y.jpg&hash=f307602ea7de8444815b67d496eb5f34cdd2cc03)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FwEwkgCW.jpg&hash=aad934ac65e8564e865395bfdec99c6ce2a28c40)
The first three is reuse of textures from freight engines, updated with new numbers.
Great work with the engines!!! &apls
About the cars, I don't know a word about modding, but there should be an archive "telling" them in wich order they should be (I think). It seems they all are told to be the first one in the convoy, or something like that... How does the game decide it?
Glad you like them. Sort of having fun doing them.
Even easier then the first time around.
Quote from: romualdillo on February 14, 2015, 12:41:04 PM
It seems they all are told to be the first one in the convoy, or something like that...
:D :P
There is no telling in which order they should be. Would love that, but no.
The game just make the order at random.
It was an idea... :D About how the game locates one car after another...
I don't have much experience modding automata, but I'll be happy to test and tinker if you need some extra help.
Simcoug: Would love some help testing and taking pictures of the trains for the readme and the lex images ect.
Thinking of redoing the files from scratch or maybe use some old files.
Quote from: vester on February 15, 2015, 06:24:07 AM
Simcoug: Would love some help testing and taking pictures of the trains for the readme and the lex images ect.
Thinking of redoing the files from scratch or maybe use some old files.
Sure, no problem. Send me whatever you need :)
Will give sound, when the time comes.
... and now for...
... surprise..... :P
Some more engines:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FMOSa3MJ.jpg&hash=feb1b634a8c9ca358a391e1f5140db9bb147b84a)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FthXpZNa.jpg&hash=8e91932bdaae6c1279aee12bb690797d8aa9c141)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FqMwdxF0.jpg&hash=d31f874c70ff3a1364418904bfa53b71a88d0697)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FDt71ku2.jpg&hash=9df313b83b738331f00675446d4b2911700c000d)
Thinking the three of them (SOO, LV and TC) can be used with the SOO cars or the CP from Volume 11.
The last one is one a stumble over when searching for pictures of the Louise & Nashville engine.
EDIT: Here is a fictional railroad:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FIjQsKWv.jpg&hash=4aeedc27bf4f49a041a6f5a69e06ad950c7b8b53)
There has been a railroad with the name, but it was in the time of steam engines.
Thinking it could be used with the Maine Central cars.
Great job!!! I like the shadow details very much!!!
Thank you. Glad you like them.
Here are the last engine mods:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FwOwYXgI.jpg&hash=792fba2612682ed005eda8dee0647ba9c4ef428d)
Central of New Jersey
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F4845me8.jpg&hash=73d42a6f5b00ffaa292cac2214498231723b5189)
an alternativ version, adapted the colors of the Blue Comet (http://urhs.org/pictures/DeVico-CNJ-1178-May-23-2009-Boonton-NJ.jpg) (as seen on the car mods).
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FD77HFyH.jpg&hash=086d4c1e189ef43a46fa539818fd210634478cdd)
Erie Railroad
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fr37D2UY.jpg&hash=9a65aac9f04a95c9346aae9c977a04ac8e6ae237)
Kansas City Southern, taken from a post card (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5d/Southern_Belle_Kansas_City_Southern_Railroad_1941.JPG).
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FxtP22gX.jpg&hash=644517d8148a6b5363614acef69b9fb7b5a2c5d2)
New Haven (New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FGg0N2fI.jpg&hash=7715a2b1422f3d3dd2df4ba8715f26c69b34a2cf)
Nickel Plate Road (New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad)
Still trying to get the passenger cars mods to work (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg491495#msg491495).
It works with just a replacement car mod installed:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F9x1LrzY.jpg&hash=862672d0469c5d8475dc70339129b6d96655929e)
That is with 256x256px texture.
An overview of all the 24 engine mods:
Railroad
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fw8R89Ww.gif&hash=296425457d3676d758f59f44bd0faca4253daf89) | Mods name
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fw8R89Ww.gif&hash=296425457d3676d758f59f44bd0faca4253daf89) |
| Atlantic Coast Line, | ACL |
| Burlington Route, | BR |
| Baltimore & Ohio, | BO |
| Chesapeake & Ohio, | CO B |
| Delaware, Lackawanna & Western, | DLW |
| Erie, | Erie B |
| Erie, | Erie C |
| Gulf, Mobile and Ohio, | GMO |
| Illinois Central, | IC B |
| Jersey Central, | CNJ A |
| Jersey Central, | CNJ B |
| Kansas City Southern, | KCS |
| Lehigh Valley, | LV |
| Long Island, | LIRR A |
| Long Island, | LIRR B |
| Louisville & Nashville, | LN |
| Monon, | Mon |
| New Haven, | NH C |
| Nickel Plate Road, | NPR |
| Pere Marquette, | PM |
| SOO Lines, | SOO |
| Wabash, | Wab C |
| Tennessee Central, | TC |
| Kentucky Central, | KC |
.... and few hours later, after starting modding over from zero:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FjKfuBvI.jpg&hash=69f0ea46a27891000bf91887bebc079f333da4ed)
Still just 256x256px textures.
Think I might need to brighten up the roof.
Hope I am forgiven for double posting. :D
Yes, forgiven a thousand times! That's great news! :bnn:
Sweet! :bnn:
Also great work on the engines! :thumbsup:
... and 4 additional cars + 1 replacement car is working :)
A night picture:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F1opQHsz.jpg&hash=199d7f851c1670828686df09475e738de5f23023)
:bnn: :bnn: :bnn: :bnn: :bnn: :bnn: :bnn: :bnn:... Those are my feelings now!!!
Pleased that I finally got it working and that you all like it.
Started working on some readme images:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FaP7hfNM.jpg&hash=af94e38a64194268d55e3f9f9eafe4b346254cab) (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FbYPzBjC.jpg&hash=02bc05988f5570e8566ae8473d452b7d557571d9)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FmzLiS2S.jpg&hash=bac0a85ce008c3ddce7c6921ba8c2ba2e99520c1) (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FDcpPnUx.jpg&hash=6594ba9bfbacfd0f1c65f29863a853e15a634628)
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(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fu3HE9Qo.jpg&hash=f20f5f4324920a4046ef355c32e09e2ba9089f0d) (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FbZHB58x.jpg&hash=50779428b7736934908c155b01aaef6c498ea98a)
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Can anyone spot the new car ?
One more car on the way.....
Just beautiful :popcorn:
Quite lovely.
An update with the next color scheme:
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... with two engines
(inserted the second in the corner)
Might need to change the blue a bit on the engine in the corner.
EDIT:
This is the answer to my question from yesterday:
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... and the last car type:
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The Chesapeake and Ohio engine:
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This last colour scheme is my favourite by far!! Waiting for more updates!!! :popcorn:
I like Your thousands works for SC4!!! But we never saw any rural ancient steams from XIX... Thank You.
Next color scheme is SOO-Lines:
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As you can see at the top it can be used with a few other engines.
Canadian Pacific (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Pacific_Railway) and Boston and Maine (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_and_Maine_Corporation) (1st and 4th) is from Volume 10.
The two others are new engines from SOO-Lines (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soo_Line_Railroad) and Lehigh Valley (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lehigh_Valley_Railroad).
EDIT: Forgot one engine that would go well with the SOO-Lines: Tennessee Central.
Wow, that's a sharp-looking train!! :o
EDIT: And perhaps and even sharper looking one :D
Thank you Noah.
I am guess the edit is due to that we were posting about the same time.
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Tennessee Central / SOO-Lines.
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Maine Central / Kentucky Central with 3 engines from Vol 10 (http://i.imgur.com/dgPXe9p.jpg) that can used as alternatives.
Chicago Northwestern:
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Louisville & Nashville:
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with a Wabash engine in the corner.
Looks great :thumbsup: You might want to consider using an HD terrain mod when taking detailed pictures like this.
Not sure I want to try to test my computer by doing that.
Here is a working sheet with all the colors:
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First row is the starting colors. The second is the first row of colors with a lot of layers, (soft light ect) on top.
Using the second row to color in the window frames, adding some of the dirt.
Finally I got the last brushing off on the textures done. Now its just resizing (12x36 textures) and inserting them.
Have also be addressing smaller shadow issues. Look at the end of the clerestory roofs, at the end and along the side, where it meets the "base" roof.
Its especially evident on the brighter colored roofs, like on the Louisville & Nashville cars.
Here is a picture Simcoug took while testing:
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A steam engine would look much better in that image... ::) :D Great result and great image, anyway!! &apls
Yes, I know a steam engines would suit these passenger cars better and that you all would LOVE to get them.....
About half way through the modding now.
Here is a picture of the Atlantic Coast Line:
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EDIT:
Baltimore and Ohio:
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Lackawanna:
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Hehehehehe... I had to try it!!! :D You know I prefer pre-war things, but that doesn't mean that I don't like these engines!! Last colour schemes look fantastic. It seems you've solved the shadow issues, haven't you?
Looking great &apls. Is a steam engine a possible project down the road then? ;D
Phenomenal work! &apls
Here is what you gets of engines:
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Done a new Chicago Northwestern, where the colors is tone down some to fit the new cars and removed the hatch line on the back.
Those were used on the commuter trains the Chicago area.
Also did a Spokane, Portland and Seattle. It hauled the Northern Pacific cars along their track. Used the same colors as NP.
When I picked the colors schemes and the colors tones, it has been so you can an extra combinations between engines and cars.
Like the NYLE engines, that can be used with the CO and the LN cars.
Remember that I already have released Volume 10:
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After taking a long haul today, I am done with the modding. :bnn:
Now its just a matter of getting pictures of the cars, then do some installer.
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Spokane, Portland and Seattle engine hauling a Northern Pacific train, as was done in real life.
That's great!!! :bnn: Now I have to decide which I like the most!!
Am I making life hard for you Stephen ?
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Almost done with the readme:
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Just wanted to share an image that I caught while playing around with your vintage rail cars :)
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vester:
EDIT: Moved the picture to an image server.
Very fitting city.
That engine is that downloaded from the simcity.cn ?
Changed the color of the roof on the SP Daylight, so its not so saturated.
With the help from Simcoug I finished taking pictures of all the cars:
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Thanks!
Quote from: vester on March 03, 2015, 09:00:44 AM
That engine is that downloaded from the simcity.cn ?
Yes - I dug into reader to remove the passenger cars, so now it works great with your additions.
All the color schemes look fantastic &apls
Interesting finding... :D The image is great!!! Glad to see the release is near. :thumbsup:
Been playing around with the Long Island Engine B:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FrWYXwzj.jpg&hash=1dd2a43bf5b7f996e3296bae68b55ceaf0d90ec3)
Changed the colors a bit. Wasn't pleased with the previous version (http://i.imgur.com/APCY5jQ.jpg).
Great continued work Arne &apls Also, Simcoug's picture with the steam engine from simcity.cn is just awesome :O +1
Thank you Noah. Yes that is one great picture.
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Maine Central
.... and a train in colors to blend into the surrounding:
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Satremento Northern (a subsidiary of Western Pacific)
inspired by this picture:
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...colors you also saw on Western Pacific engines.
Quiet fitting to think that in Volume 9 had a Satremento Southern engine in colors Southern Pacific Lark.
Reworked the colors on Chicago Northwestern engines from Vol 9 and 10:
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So did a reupdated version of one of the Great Northern engines from Volume 10.
My question i, which of the following two should I do next:
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Left or right ?
Left one for me... ;D
Thank you.
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Stunning train picture :o
Thank you.
Same spot, different trains:
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Reworked the colors of the two Missouri Pacific engines from Volume 10.
The MP engine is at the bottom and other engine is in the new colors of the TP.
Have done both engines in the TP colors.
Been wrapping up the engines, correcting the models and the textures:
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Time to work on the two readmes (for engines and for cars).
The readme for the cars is almost done. Just need to add the new engines to the text.
A small progress report.
Done both readmes and done the first installer, one for the engines.
Still trying to figure out how to do the structure of installer for the cars.
Sounds great.About structure for the installer:How about dividing the liveries into groups based on their local local or where they are from...
When I was talking about structure, I was talking about what choices to give.
Went with the simple: Choice of color scheme and to copy them all to the document folder (for manual installation later).
The readme and the installer is more or less done.
Having them looked over.
Hitting the exchange S O O N !!!
With some good help from Noah (noahclem), rivit, simcoug and Matt(threestooges) I got through the testing and checking the mods, installer and readmes.
Thank you. Thank you.
Now its time to hit the exchange:
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&apls &apls &apls &apls
Thank you R.
Someone say something about steam:
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Started playing around with animation.
Fount this video on youtube: Moving a piston with math #1. (http://i.imgur.com/0W8suoi.gif)
Spend 5 hours trying to replicated what he did in it. The video goes a bit too fast, so I had to go back over and over, to see what he was doing.
The basic is building over the piston in the video. Then I just keept adding stuff, very slowly.
Would love to see that. :thumbsup: Do automata support animation though?
Well sort of.
You can have the UV-mapping change by time, so the wheels and the rods ect, will be rendered out a bit like this one:
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... and as an animated gif:
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BTW: Have updated VDK Trains Volume 14. The latest one with the engines. Forgot to update the icons to match the engines. :P
Did not know that. Very nice. :)
Have a look at Rivit CO Steam Engine.
1947 Yellowbelly Train. (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=21179)
??? :o... Only that...
&dance &dance :bnn: &dance &dance
This deserves a dance party!
Been looking back into the projects.
Here is one that will be good news for Arthur:
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Minor details left on the engine like displays, numbers, texts ect.
Still looking into steam engines, but sort of hard settling on a model.
Those days I've been watching videos on youtube about Shinkansen trains and I was thinking in your models...
Are you thinking to make just this model ? or more Shinkansen models ?
I really would like to be able to create my own automas, It would be very nice to have a kind of pack with all
Japanese Shinkansen series.
Good luck with this one and Greetings :thumbsup:
Good job on the model, looks neat. :)
Quote from: kelis on March 19, 2015, 01:18:51 PM
Are you thinking to make just this model ? or more Shinkansen models ?
I really would like to be able to create my own automas, It would be very nice to have a kind of pack with all
Japanese Shinkansen series.
Thank you. Have a few others models in the pipeline like the Shinkansen 800 (Kyushu) and one or two of the bi-level models as well.
EDIT: Will be making a RailStar version of this train as well.
The animation is fantastic &apls If able to be applied it'd be truly ground shaking. Arthur's not the only one that'd appreciate the Shinkansen models ;)
The duck train!!!! :D Great work as always!!!
luv the progress and downloaded the latest train-set packs :thumbsup: &apls &apls
keeping an eye on further developments :popcorn:
Quote from: noahclem on March 19, 2015, 01:45:48 PM
The animation is fantastic &apls If able to be applied it'd be truly ground shaking. Arthur's not the only one that'd appreciate the Shinkansen models ;)
I agree :thumbsup:
Been getting my hands, adding a few meters to the model for the cars and moving the pantograph over to its own texture.
The last thing was makes its easier for me to reused that part on some of the other models without to much extra work.
The length of the engine is 27.18 m (vs. 27.35) and the cars length is 24,85 m (vs 25.00).
This is going to be the closes a RL train I have done so far. Hope the games forgives the longer cars and engine. Here I am thinking of the corners.
Having some AO-maps baked while typing.
Sorry no pictures of the progress.
On the animation: Having a hard time figuring out what the maths/geometri for movement for the other parts.
.... and for that matter what other parts.... all depends on what valve gear system to do.
Found this program (http://www.billp.org/Dockstader/ValveGear.html) for getting a lot of numbers, x, y, rotation ect.
Its has a long list: Couting at 59 different systems &smrt :shocked2:
On top getting a lot of numbers, they are in inches :P
Just noticed this line: The default dimensions used in the programs are in inches and most are 1.5 inch scale.
That last line, me not being use to inches, could someone explain what that means ? Please!
Thank you Google: 1.5" scale means 1.5 inches on the model will equal 1 foot in the real world. Or 1/8 scale or as we Europeans would say 1:125 scale.
During my search for info on valve gears I found these 5 animations (http://www.steamlocomotive.com/appliances/valvegear.php):
Stephenson Valve Gear:
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Walschaerts Valve Gear:
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Baker Valve Gear:
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Southern Valve Gear:
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Young Valve Gear:
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neat work ()stsfd()
TY.
Arthur: Most of this is not modelling but photoshopping.
An update:
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Working on the first car now, one with a pantograph on.
Still need to add details to front part of the side panels. Maybe two or three windows.
The dark shadow at the bottom of the sides sort of mark the finish part of the side panel.
Quote from: romualdillo on March 19, 2015, 03:02:43 PM
The duck train!!!! :D Great work as always!!!
Someone mention duck:
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Not duck, but Doc(tor) Yellow (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Yellow).
Beautiful !! For me the white version is the best, but I have to say that the yellow one looks very nice :thumbsup:
Thinking of doing a white version with green lines,
the Rail Star:
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and Taiwan High Speed Train:
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Taiwan High Speed Train looks cool !! I have some pictures of that train and I like it. Can't wait to see your version :thumbsup:
Very cool Arnie!
I've only been on the Shinkansen once from Tokyo to Hiroshima, but it was a fun experience. :thumbsup:
Doctor Yellow looks good!! Is it going to be a functional train or some kind of automata running through the tracks as the testing train does, just for eyecandy? That could be great, too!!!
Quote from: Simcoug on March 24, 2015, 01:45:42 PM
I've only been on the Shinkansen once from Tokyo to Hiroshima, but it was a fun experience. :thumbsup:
Would love to ride the Shinkansen one day. Have tried the TGV from Paris to Bretagne. Some of the lines is real high speed (270-300 km/h), but the last part from Le Mans is "normal rail line".
Have also tried the ICE from Hannover-Frankfurt / Hannover-Frankfurt-Berlin.
Here is one, you can say its sort of a tribute to Arthur:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FcJBLkZp.jpg&hash=ceeefd1cb75132c9105958a8efcaf58e24b872f4)
The color of the lines are taken from the JR E719 train that you can find the VDK Trains Volume 5 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2970).
Plan to make the Doctor Yellow into a functional train. Not sure you can track tester.
OMG...So the next pack is a Shinkansen Pack ? :bnn: :bnn: Please make more models, more series... :)
PD: Today I saw one of your trains in my city and I Thought, "I Have to make a picture" $%Grinno$%
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8702/16731297337_ee50b662c9_b.jpg)
Quote from: kelis on March 26, 2015, 12:03:27 PM
PD: Today I saw one of your trains in my city and I Thought, "I Have to make a picture" $%Grinno$%
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8702/16731297337_ee50b662c9_b.jpg)
No pantograph ? Have you installed the XCar file ?
This is my folder, so that's everything that I have for the train automata. Is there a problem ?
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8701/16316524344_6de17e4b3a_o.jpg)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmuza-chan.net%2Faj%2Fpoze-weblog%2Fe5-shinkansen.jpg&hash=395f2116c8720327c37b45960c2d7854fabed2f6)
Is possible to create this model for the game ? I would like to have it.
Clearfi ? What ?
Well, the CarX was in Volume 5, in Volume 6, they were called 1XCarP (eXtraCarPantograph)
Will need to get some better drawings/blue prints of the train. Those I have found so far, plain sideviews.
Would like to find some section drawings similar to this one:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fww3.cad.de%2Fforen%2Fubb%2Fuploads%2Ftthomas%2FShinkansen_500Spanten.gif&hash=aec1b8951ed9d8b8c59c72ec0f9770b675bfcd83)
Now I am going to make textures for two "extra" cars (extra being additional cars).
Next one in the pipeline could be the 800 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg485829#msg485829):
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F9ZeOk2B.jpg&hash=f6ed09a05c2f539a45215dbd414f2041509a4cb9)
That was done with a new feature that was added to max 2015 with extension 1, called OpenSubdiv.
Been playing around with Max and Opensubdiv:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FvGcpoJ2.jpg&hash=a791715772deaa1a97fcc64fe262e9e8179d7503)
Beautiful-looking Shinkansen model &apls
Close copy, but not 100 %. Looking at other models of this train on the net, this one is hard one to get right.
So many curves in and out.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FE6GmMqI.jpg&hash=8420cff0486b85012176d0e2d1e193d3fb194878)
Been working on getting the polycount down. 254 verties / 472 triangles.
The basemodel with the high count in the back.
WOW, from here, in that angle the train looks very nice my friend. I think you have already the real shape.
I can't wait to see it with the textures...Thanks again for all your work, really thank you !!
PD: Your train is working good now, I can see the pantograph now :thumbsup:
Maybe there were an unbalance between the number of cars (4x) without pantograph to one with pantograph.
Will try with just 3 to 1 compared to 4 to 1.
Time for some modding of 700 :)
Done textures for one engine and 4 cars (of which one has pantograph).
btw: No one noticed the logo I did ?
EDIT: Been thinking of a new way to release these. Start uploading the package with mods of the first model (700) in 5-7 texture versions:
- White with blue stripes
- White with green stripes,
- Doctor Yellow
- (maybe another version with green stripes (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/39/925-10_S2_Takasaki_20020925.jpg) ?),
- JR West/JR JR Kyushu (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ad/JRW_Shinkansen_Series_N700_782-7000.jpg) maybe ?
- Rail Star (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8e/JRW-700-hikari-railstar.jpg),
- Taiwan High Speed Rail.
Then as I get the different models, I will update the upload.
What do you think about that ?
Some bad news. Need to cut down the length of the cars.
Tested an engine and a car in game. The last car just keept aligned with the grid.
Second version was even worst.
Asked Rivit if there was a max on the length, he is assuming 24 meters.
So back to the drawing boards called max and PhotoShop.
After another shortning, remodding once again, it is ALMOST working:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fxe9H2aO.jpg&hash=c6b1545fb92349c43231ac15666c48663f20f061)
Well only when the game is at normal speed. :P
I'm sure you'll get things figured out pretty soon. :)
Nice work though, Doctor Yellow looks fantastic. Though the real one doesn't have that many windows. :)
Yes I know that cars of Doctor Yellow don't have that many windows.
Just trying to bring some variety of different colors to the game.
Got any ideas for skins/colors, please let me know!
... and what do you think of the ideas in this earlier post (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg493124#msg493124) ?
Finally got it to work. Had to cut the length from 25 to 22.5 meters. The game can't handle longer units.
I loved the Doctor Yellow ;) If you're looking for more options you could always make a custom-skinned noro one ::)
A custom Noro 700 Shinkansen !?!
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Ft8BiR6W.jpg&hash=0c71ba979fa1d198760d46987e2d4a62a7dd2d9b)
Still need to resize the car with the pantograph in the length.
The shinkansen trains is going to have 1 engine and 4 cars in total, of which one has a pantograph.
Looks great, Arne. :)
What can I say....
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FuHdjYD6.jpg&hash=b0db5f926eefd4221b0af5db84627dddf42dbe20)
These will be uploaded soon to the exchange.
The file will be update with new trains as soon as they gets finished.
Stunning work!!!! (as always) :D
Thank you. Glad you like them
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.pomf.se%2Fwdotbe.jpg&hash=307d66293b17bf84bfb19dab3bdace5c6639a57a)
A picture that Arthur, art128 took.
First HSR Shinkansen:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F6NEZAeN.jpg&hash=2d4d9e3615f752f190a436b7d8424413c00fe205)
Shinkansen are looking amazing!
Have now uploaded a package of High Speed Trains (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3209).
You have all seen pictures of the mods, so here is a pictures of a pair of chopsticks:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FjFiL1sI.jpg&hash=17270d430edbf8bdc5067b99a5ce0be082d7c615)
The Japanese do love their Shinkansen trains. :D
...and we love their Shinkansen too $%Grinno$% aaaannd I love your last work. That Shinkansen are nicely done. I will share some pictures as soon as I can. Thanks
Nice chopsticks :D
Have been working on an old Green/White Chicago trains (CTA):
Here is one side panel of the engine:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F1d5meLj.png&hash=9125f62744c3cee3c04450e2640c6c3def1660db)
The car will not be very different from this.
Still need some work on the lower part.
So far I been working on the window configuration. Haven't changed the colors from the Green/white JNR 940.
EDIT: Just noticed the CTA trains only had two sets of doors on each side and not three :P
Looks good! I may have to replace the Gautrain model soon :'( lol
Worked some on the white and green CTA:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F9l17dhs.jpg&hash=72ffc82f1617b406dd8e1d9e8b7524ec1d2cc3be)
EDIT: One question for 404TimeNotFound who requested this trains:
Are we going to see a MD from your side, as a reward for making these for you ?
Looks good Arne ;)
Thank you.
Here is a red version of the train:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FNNkGJdS.jpg&hash=48f0d4134055a04228015654f0606456603f8cfb)
... and version with a red roof:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FwGaCDU3.jpg&hash=6d8a48e37c8f42fb77edd644a6da202d48abe108)
EDIT:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fmtgl3GY.jpg&hash=632df154f9d10167ab97f9be5c279c54d28ccc9d)
Love it!
Cheers
Willy
I know you are working on CTA trains (looking great, by the way), but now I can't get this song out of my head:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7Jw_v3F_Q0
:P
Nice work on the CTA trains Arne &apls
Matt, hope you got that song out of your head by now.
Here is what I have been playing around with:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FnCz1OTM.jpg&hash=e3d3fa14502442e3641c55eab2decdbb72b8adf7)
GE Evolution Series.
Still a lot of details missing.
A just for the fun of it, added a splash of color:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F4Thofxc.jpg&hash=966e3711442634d66befc6a069291cd202172017)
Had to start over with unwrapping of the model (placing of textures on the model), as I did a little remodelling to the back of the engine.
This is what it looks like now:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FCmnIpzq.jpg&hash=20bb9d815f370d1d3f907a87edb9e2ffe77aba14)
404TimeNotFound: Would love to hear if you like what you see on the Chicago Trains.
Have started this new project with the evolution series and if you don't.....
:thumbsup:
:popcorn:
:satisfied:
It looks great! :thumbsup:
Jack Wilds: Guess ..... T...... Y !?!?
Alan Waters: Good to hear.
Its a slow and long process to make the base, when it a series of skins not just one skin.
Adding layer upon layers takes some times. Sometimes, one lose what is up and what is down.
Didn't work that long, but did some few progress:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FbR4mkxd.jpg&hash=5a3668585645d81446e357af6f6f2455dd0d9c94)
Adding more details to the textures:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fqnpctw6.jpg&hash=d0ae174823cc0b0449d538b0802c1d7dbd4671ce)
Slowly work my way around the engine, adding details.
Added some color to the skin, just to see how the multiply and soft light layers affect the colors:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FozSfj6J.jpg&hash=ed142204a5b62362cf5db0f0b2a98e4eb6d058e2)
Now that's a true monster, nice colours.
The orange color is not the final color, but sort of a working color.
Added some more details and the colors of PSCCO (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=15156.msg505040#msg505040):
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FGGg1zUg.jpg&hash=2567b3b606ca441f08e8872e315995e5eb488761)
Awesome stuff!
Cheers
Willy
Nice! These will look really nice in Willy's region. :)
First test run:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FdEJ5aMt.jpg&hash=3466e74af5a7d079356e9d07cf37006c23b14f26)
Think I should add some width to the engine.
Being a model railroader and railfan I would say no more width, but it would look better a bit longer if that is possible. Modern GE locos are long. Wouldn't mind seeing these in Canadian pacific colors.
Had to shorten it down, due to the limits of the game.
CP are on my list. :)
Hi vester,
It looks good, although I do agree some extra width to better match the consists would be ideal, even if unrealistic. The detailing that I can see is superb.
I have a quick question: I was looking into trying to do some transit (automata) modeling (having zero experience doing any sort of proper 3D graphics work). I know you use Milkshape3D; Is there a specific reason why it is superior to, say, 3dsMax when it already exports the S3d files used by SC4 for automata? I can't really see myself buying a $30 program (not expensive, sure, but I have no money atm) when theoretically I can do the same with a free version of a different program. I know your preference is subjective; that's why I'm asking.
Thanks for the great work, and for sharing with us all your efforts to make our rail networks a little more fun to sit and watch and follow around (like a kid in a model railroad museum).
I use Milkshape 3d in a combination with 3ds Max and LithUnwrap.
Why I use Milkshape 3d:
- its easy to use,
- has the same coordinate system as the game / reader
- easy to split a model into groups.
- can control the order of the groups for when the models are imported into reader.
Can read the 3ds exported from reader, which max use not to be able to.
Maybe look into Blender (https://www.blender.org/). That is free and as far as I seen, use with good results.
Had a look back to through what I had on the matter, seems like the engine can be longer than I though:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FmxrqyUX.jpg&hash=3cf16d34156c792c3be4aeb74234f59d322dc0c4)
Very nice indeed! :thumbsup:
Now, if only SC4 could do multi-unit lashups and mid-train helpers.
Sorry got no idea, how to help you on that part. Would love to see trains with more than just one egnine at the front, being two (or more) and one at the back (or mid train (that is new to me))
Need to rework the nightlight, for some reason, it f**** u*ed for me again...... ) (excuse my language ) &ops
This looks really good! Especially now that it's long like the GE Evolutions are. :thumbsup:
Good job with the new trains ! I hope someday in the future you bring here some new trains from Japan :thumbsup:
Canadian National:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F8rCsyCz.jpg&hash=e1348c5a9c8d9491dac5ec42eb4931586a010313)
and have finished the night lights:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FmLIxS5B.jpg&hash=d88e3b0a3b11e963d9ef55611354022570b76576)
top Arne :thumbsup:,
I am curious, why you did not model train from DK?
Quote from: vester on March 11, 2016, 03:30:28 PM
Sorry got no idea, how to help you on that part. Would love to see trains with more than just one egnine at the front, being two (or more) and one at the back (or mid train (that is new to me))
I think it is one of those things one just has to accept in SC4 (and any city builder I have ever played).
Mid-train is not as common as it used to be in North America, but you do still see it on heavier trains on grades. It helps with the forces trying to pull the train apart. Unlike the old days when each helper set had its own crew, now they are all controlled by the engineer up front.
Thank you both.
rkelly: Was wonder why the midtrain engines. Makes sence.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FBvCCQRM.jpg&hash=9e91dd6c8aee76a1b620f607b203b0a2aa87c300)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FNDdpoYm.jpg&hash=3a30b9ab70c8ed56f2148c47500402737a25f662)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FwK8asT6.jpg&hash=e11f69033afd09054106996f7d474f9954c4b73a)
I have worked on some more Class I railroad engines:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FbiFg3Sr.jpg&hash=46c1fd7514f7100dbc54e5ce8964c02b7914cbb4)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FNGlSvJp.jpg&hash=45ffcd0b0064262fab07cba9c30c0d177bf4075e)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FXZivHjE.jpg&hash=7d01aa00007d5a406e4a1c032e37c1fab313d2d4)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FAuBZYEH.jpg&hash=22686899eca8bfb5a2b8f6f240c7da4bf06ccbcc)
Hi Vester.
That locomotive is awesome &apls
One wonders if you are going to make an actual model out of it.
Nick
Fantastic skins! &apls &apls
Maybe these ones if you feel like it?
Conrail
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nscorp.com%2Fnscorphtml%2Fheritage_photos%2Fconrail.jpg&hash=cebd3e01d2d647a1e110a65472588923081deb3b)
Iowa Interstate
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.railpictures.net%2Fimages%2Fd2%2F0%2F5%2F2%2F7052.1425854236.jpg&hash=3a4363e607d2e40f57ee181f8cd15cb628e38cb8)
They were ordered for Australia as well but down under they use them all wrong ;D
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/41/56/37/41563762878d5c801b74373d355547f5.jpg)
Quote from: rkelly17 on March 13, 2016, 08:16:39 AMUnlike the old days when each helper set had its own crew, now they are all controlled by the engineer up front.
Distributed power (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distributed_power), for those who want to read up about it.
Cheers
Willy
Quote from: Simmer2 on March 15, 2016, 10:07:11 AM
One wonders if you are going to make an actual model out of it.
Well it is a model ?!? ()what()
Willy: Was thinking about the first two.
What is the name of the railroad in the last ?
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rrpicturearchives.net%2Fpictures%255C48172%255CHI%25207095%2520South%2520Dampier%2C%2520WA%252016.08_edited-5.jpg&hash=5ea04866a2c897513c01d459250aab18adcc9921)
You can also search for Pilbara Iron or Rio Tinto.
Cheers
Willy
Quote from: vester on March 15, 2016, 02:01:22 PM
Quote from: Simmer2 on March 15, 2016, 10:07:11 AM
One wonders if you are going to make an actual model out of it.
Well it is a model ?!? ()what()
I think he meant props.
Lovely work as usual, I like these engines, but i definitely feel uncomfortable using them in Japan! :D
Hey Vester, I'd like to apologize for my absence on the forums since early February I think it was back when I requested those CTA el trains. Unfortunately life decided to throw a bunch of crap at me that I won't go on and on about, but part of it was my laptop, the only computer I own dying on me and subsequently me losing all my SC4 progress and plugins as well :'(. As I am by no means made of money I wasn't able to get one until last week, and even then it's used so fingers crossed it lasts. I plan on starting a new city here in a day or two once I get the rest of my plugins I had back where they belong. Speaking of the CTA trains Are they finished or are they on hold while you're working on these new trains? The progress you made on them is great and they look fanatastic and I'd gladly send some screenshots of them running in my city once it's started and decent enough!
Great looking engines :thumbsup:
They have some 'heft' to them... not sure what it is, but the design gives the sense of 'muscle' :)
Quote from: Simcoug on March 16, 2016, 09:55:51 PM
They have some 'heft' to them... not sure what it is, but the design gives the sense of 'muscle' :)
Well they do have a very high power output for diesel engines... (6200hp!) :) Just as a comparison, only two French engines come close to such an output, and they're Electrical engines, the BB26000 (7500hp) and the BB36000 (8000hp).
What is their tractive effort (pulling power from start)?
An diesel electric is kinda like electric, right? Just a different electricity source.
Heh, I used to have the 36000 on my driver's licence. Great engine to work with. The Belgian 13 series is derived from it.
As a general rule, diesel engines have higher tractive effort, despite (usually) lower HP. A 1500 hp diesel-hydraulic engine (meaning transmission through oil) can move loads of up to 5000 tons, while a 8000 hp electric engine couldn't dream of moving those. On the other hand, the diesel probably won't get even 1000 tons across the 30 mph limit, while an electric engine can get it to 60 mph, using far less energy.
Cheers
Willy
Great work as always, Arne!! &apls
Quote from: Swordmaster on March 17, 2016, 12:13:39 PM
Heh, I used to have the 36000 on my driver's licence. Great engine to work with. The Belgian 13 series is derived from it.
As a general rule, diesel engines have higher tractive effort, despite (usually) lower HP. A 1500 hp diesel-hydraulic engine (meaning transmission through oil) can move loads of up to 5000 tons, while a 8000 hp electric engine couldn't dream of moving those..
Hmm. Interesting to note, but I was specifically asking about Arne's model, which is a GE Evolution, which is diesel electric. Do those suffer the same speed limitations as diesel hydraulic? My understanding was that a diesel hydraulic is easier and cheaper to produce and maintain in large numbers, but less efficient overall, which is probably why they're more common in Europe than the US (prevalence mostly due to postwar development, whereas the US railroads had the spare cash). Of course my knowledge of European rail history is fractional at best, and mostly limited to the UK rather than continental Europe, but that was the impression I got.
EDIT: Google seems to be my friend. Max tractive effort of the evolution series is about 180 000lbs starting, and 166 000 lbs continuous at 14mph (sorry guys it's an American engine).
Compare to 135 000lbs on a UP Big Boy (4-8-8-4) @ 10mph. The Big Boy could carry about 8700 tons (US/short) over the Wasatch Mtns in Wyoming unassisted. I suspect it doesn't take more than a few (if that) of the GE Evolutions to do the same. Both have a top speed of 70 mph; the Big Boy's HP rating is ~6300, and the Evolution, ~4400 (model dependent).
Either way, it seems to be a very powerful engine. Color me impressed. I was not expecting 30 000lbs TE per axle/traction motor.
Also, Arne, so far the work is lovely. I can't find anything wrong with it. As usual, your modeling and texturing continues to impress! Thanks for the hard work :thumbsup:
Diesel-hydraulic and diesel-electric are used for different purposes. The former are more precise at low speeds, therefore more efficient as shunting engines than the latter. With some experience you can get hydraulics to run at speeds accurate within a fraction of a mph. With diesel-electrics on the other hand, it's easier to maintain a constant speed at higher velocities.
There's also diesel-mechanical, which we call toy trains :D
Cheers
Willy
Wow a lot of talk about the different train types.
Thank for all you comments.
Here is a few more. This time we go back in time: Great Northern, Empire Builder:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FhaKnEc3.jpg&hash=f0ce6c4e8c4ce3995fd34cf21a983421e6c16088)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FvEZoXNf.png&hash=db226cde86285430dd5a3e0c3337c88201356dfd)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FbJVlxF2.jpg&hash=d798bd5764e3db93ce7feb835a292bf5e73077ec)
Vester, I hope you make a prop as well.
Quote from: Swordmaster on March 18, 2016, 12:55:34 PM
There's also diesel-mechanical, which we call toy trains :D
Incidentally, did anyone ever see the miniature functioning steam engine Hornby produced? Proper working steam and everything, although some of my Grandfathers trains could do that trick by burning some oil on the go.
Quote from: Simmer2 on March 19, 2016, 10:02:50 AM
Vester, I hope you make a prop as well.
There is a way to take the models as they are now and turn them into props.
Will that do ?
Arthur, you had done that, right ? What do you think it works ?
Quote from: vester on March 19, 2016, 10:30:38 AM
Quote from: Simmer2 on March 19, 2016, 10:02:50 AM
Vester, I hope you make a prop as well.
There is a way to take the models as they are now and turn them into props.
Will that do ?
Arthur, you had done that, right ? What do you think it works ?
=> extract the 3D model from reader (.3ds)
=> extract the texture as .fsh and convert it to jpg, bmp or whatever
=> import the 3ds in 3dsmax and apply the .jpg or .bmp as texture (3ds will automatically keep the coordinates)
=> normal process to do a props with 3dsmax
if someone needed to do it, I would be happy to help ;)
From the one experiment I did, automata can indeed be used as props without changing anything about the models. A prop exemplar referencing a true 3D model works as well.
Cheers
Willy
There no strange shadows ?
.... next up some big blue sky or .... ?
I've not encountered huge issues using Automata as props. Suitable props for this can be found in my RDP Dependency on the LEX. However, since that doesn't cover Freight Engines, I've attached some additional props here if anyone wants them.
Sometimes you can get some graphical effects, but it's easier for most people than making props out of them which are less flexible in terms of what you can do with them. For example, here the green engine is fine, but the red one is showing some distortion/z-fighting around the wheels.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi991.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf39%2FMGB204%2FFreight-Engines_zpslkacploe.jpg%7Eoriginal&hash=dfaa5341cbc16a31574f219df3c40945fb234b32)
I have found that if the S3D model (train or car or truck) has a shadow texture (0x10660002) (like most MAXIS automata have) then this misbehaves when the model is used as/turned into a prop giving variable oddities at ground level - like the z-Fighting effect. Cloning the model without that shadow solves the problem.
Another advantage is that if you rotate the model you can make the prop face however you like and if necessary scale it slightly to match other rendered props which are often different in scale. It also will work as a timed prop.
Anim effects - like smoke or rotating wheels don't work as a prop - which would have been nice. I've also found the game's rendering leads to a minor color difference with the automata version - but not as much as if it were rendered as a prop.
Love the new work &apls &apls
A few favorites:
Wisconsin & Southern
Great Northern
CSX
Norfolk Southern
BNSF
Union Pacific
Canadian Pacific
Seem to have lost the list you sent, though if there's a green version of BN or BNSF that would be a fave from my old city ;)
Quote from: rivit on March 19, 2016, 04:37:34 PM
I have found that if the S3D model (train or car or truck) has a shadow texture (0x10660002) (like most MAXIS automata have) then this misbehaves when the model is used as/turned into a prop giving variable oddities at ground level - like the z-Fighting effect. Cloning the model without that shadow solves the problem.
Another advantage is that if you rotate the model you can make the prop face however you like and if necessary scale it slightly to match other rendered props which are often different in scale. It also will work as a timed prop.
Anim effects - like smoke or rotating wheels don't work as a prop - which would have been nice. I've also found the game's rendering leads to a minor color difference with the automata version - but not as much as if it were rendered as a prop.
So if I send you dat-file with a s3d file and its FSH files you could send back a dat file, that is to modify, so you can have multiply railroads installed as props ?
(and as a starting point for modding)
Think I get what you are saying. R. when I get that far, can I send you then to fix the problem to
No probs Arne, whenever you're ready.
Quote from: noahclem on March 19, 2016, 05:22:19 PM
Love the new work &apls &apls
A few favorites:
Wisconsin & Southern
Great Northern
CSX
Norfolk Southern
BNSF
Union Pacific
Canadian Pacific
Seem to have lost the list you sent, though if there's a green version of BN or BNSF that would be a fave from my old city ;)
Thank you. The WSOR is on my list as well. One of my favourites as well.
Green engine, that would be BN/Burlington Northern:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FL2TTBwQ.jpg&hash=c14f7b67b05f921389b2f575b9c2132836ae7ff4)
... one more Great Northern, this time Big Sky Blue:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fgxr7hws.jpg&hash=50ad94235b09eb1d9ca3b2d711302b7eb2b885aa)
Wow, great!!
Cheers
Willy
I love the green livery &apls &apls
Heritage units! Yes!
:bnn:
While you're at it, I've often thought a modern loco in Southern Pacific's "Black Widow" livery would be nice.
Thank you all.
Another heritage units from the BNSF family tree:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FCncDNHF.jpg&hash=29b79c5180968da177fd7507dcf288668897a2dc)
Northern Pacific.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FLwRK8BV.jpg&hash=a822a90ce55365013f0f105fcecdcf0c24898def)
.... and that shortline Noah mention: Wisconsin & Southern (WSOR)
... about Southern Pacific, they are my list: Black Widow, Blood Nose, Lark and Daylights.
The last two might work, might not, but I will give them a try anyway.
Arne that looks fantastic!!!
I still wish you would make an actual prop out of it. :thumbsup:
Nick
luv this set :thumbsup:
watching it develop :popcorn:
thx for adding the wsor...
milwaukee road ()what() even if this engine model wasn't n their livery...
or even a CNW %confuso
okay back to my seat railside :satisfied:
Simmer: I might take up Girafe on his offer.
Jack: Thank you. Good to see you around.
Todays two mods. Both 'heritage' units:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fb0hSLI7.jpg&hash=88041263cfabf59922785232be00e301c4381a02)
NP2: Northern Pacific
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FYFyh4Bj.jpg&hash=f0fef96371802c0e751ca9a80915d3dd4eb21777)
CBQ1: Chicago, Burlington & Quincy also know as Burlington Route.
Did someone say Bloody Nose:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FbpaARnV.jpg&hash=0ce508615da4c7043f09e19471948a80710603fb)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FahAIND8.jpg&hash=d71f3b5981094fecdb22c8fa3884d490d776e436)
or was it Black Widow ?
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FuZkU0DL.jpg&hash=2b92d1c46d814c62d6cd83daf1265edc197c1749)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fw9NhySy.jpg&hash=af6106afc1119346c3060e6472f686310134083b)
Wow again! Looks fantastic!
Cheers
Willy
Thank you Willy.
One more black engine:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FX7MiLN4.jpg&hash=c970bbe5828d99fd205dba7fbb5e54d6aad9560b)
and one with a bit of color:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FeUlExxl.jpg&hash=ce043138f5e3475641810b1d6643ba39747e3d9a)
Two heritage units from Western Maryland. Now part of CSX.
Did someone mention Chicago ?
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FLPUv8aH.jpg&hash=f06990e640e7b307d241410d08963086058ade3b)
Chicago Great Western
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FqEzoshH.jpg&hash=80019bf9a1845259d5333ec2b564fff52c3521de)
Chicago Northwestern
As usual Arne, you are spoiling us with the number of livery choices. Really liking the look of this new freight train too, although it's probably a bit too American for me personally.
Thank you mgb.
Have a long list. Might have to make a release or two before getting to the end. :D
... and at time some liverys comes in from the side, like this one:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FhvV9Q64.jpg&hash=0b94f3e1c5243570d0a0538fadf59ae0c7bc7658)
Great Western (Railway of Colorado) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Western_Railway_of_Colorado). More or less, a red version of the BN.
Sort of like the irony of the name, being a shortline of 80 miles / 129 km.
At the moment I am having a hard time getting the right orange color of the next one..... ?
Can't wait to try them all &apls
Nick
Thank you Nick.
Someone said Milwaukee Road:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FAWCNR0k.jpg&hash=3a9685819ee9741b75fa155f9238709cf8a96dd4)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FgcTku3b.jpg&hash=94874fede8da242887bef8cec6547c6ddb76a9a1)
Very nice :thumbsup: Vibrant colors, but not overly saturated. (It can be difficult to get that balance right).
This one looks good as well :thumbsup:
chiming in like a locomotive at a rail crosing... ???
like the CNW green-gold scheme...
BUT... :P :thumbsup:
Luv the Milwaukee Road that turned out very good... :sunny:
Thank you both.
Quote from: c.p. on March 28, 2016, 01:13:37 PM
Very nice :thumbsup: Vibrant colors, but not overly saturated. (It can be difficult to get that balance right).
Its hard sometimes to get the colors right.
Due to the use of ambient occlusion maps, as overlays (one as soft light and one as multiply), the colors changes quite a bit due to these.
The AO maps gives the basic details on the trains.
The Milwaukee Road has been one of the harder one. If you look at pictures the yellow-orange colors on the trains varies a lot.
In the end I went back to sample the colors of my EMD F-units.
Talking about saturation, I might have to go over some of the mods to desaturate them a bit.
Here is another heritage unit:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FYvbxwpa.jpg&hash=7b7bd841f11d16c1e4bac6f6ff16de7a8c29ffe9)
Canadian Pacific
or maybe a bit desaturate version
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FRTYAQR1.jpg&hash=74655769e06a4f93bfc134d72175f2094c4f2d54)
Double posting, sorry :P (nah)
I talked about AO-maps in the last post.
These are what I started out with:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FAIZnw2a.jpg&hash=f6bdcef7417269291bb0f0c51c0413e2016fbfca)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F6NRDZyN.jpg&hash=18c984c0ae3aa78824ca51058138af8411572a76)
Rendered them with a max plug-in called TexTools (http://www.renderhjs.net/textools/) in sizes from 1024x1024px and some in 2048x2048px.
Adding a lot of details in Photoshop, I ended up with these base layers:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FZIYj6RC.jpg&hash=7c0520a146dc5bf33c440ca5520ca0b8d17455c0)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FWruODZQ.jpg&hash=1a0d0e0ad29967a3ca07b687feddbe11337d6477)
It has dirt layers at the top. Here there some areas where I rarely change the colors, the wheels/boogie and the tanks
There are two grey areas, on the first in the corner, on second between the two side panels to the right. Where all the wents are.
These are where I have my reference colors for each mod. I can pick up the colors for working with.
Also have one are with a grey (light 50 %) that I added to the AO maps, so it effects the colors, so I can get an idea what the final colors is going to be.
To get the correct colors I use an adjustment layer for Hue/Sataturation.
I compared the Hue/Saturation/Brightness with colors sample from pictures of the livery I am working on.
That can be quite tricky, as the light on the pictures and the ages of them, the same color varies.
Adding the two grey base maps to the model (without the dirt) sort of reminds me of this pictures:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F06GKNCS.jpg&hash=5a248d5fbfeac4d0264d75edca1311e57a6cd4c8)
Source GE Transportion. Their Erie plant, I think.
Adorably! &apls &apls &apls
I noticed that you have beautiful cars, not like in Maxis. Where are downloaded?
I like when you do this kind of update. It's very interesting to see how you work on your textures. Keep the good work! :thumbsup:
Thank you both.
Quote from: Alan_Waters on March 30, 2016, 10:48:25 AM
I noticed that you have beautiful cars, not like in Maxis. Where are downloaded?
Just quick response: Those are in the file JestarrTrainCars.dat, that can be found in Jestarr's Train Set (v1.0) by Swamper77 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1572).
Many thanks! Your train - the best I've seen for SC4! :thumbsup: &apls
Thank you Alan.
BTW: Not sure if this is the case, but maybe it would be an idea to do a search for Big Red Fish or BRF.
She (or at least I think it was) did some car requests. Not sure what was released or not.
.... and when we do talk about BRF, it was posts that BRF posted that got me going.
A big Thanks to her, Swamper and who ever told be on a request of mine, why don't you try to do that, yourself......!
Been working on a few mods.
There is request from Willy that has been fulfilled and then some.....
You could say his request has be fulfilled some where between 200 and 400 pro cent.
Any got a guess what the livery would be ?
You will have to catch an update during this weekend. Need to do a little modding.
Also I started to redo a some of the textures in an full size version.
Working on the texture in 1024x1024px. A few of them I forgot to save, before moving on.
Why I am working to get a full set of HD textures is for props later on.
Thank you for your show off you work mini tutorials. I want to try with the automata later, so I am reading all the info I can. :)
Time for a bigger update. Starting out with Iowa Interstate:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F1B74kjF.jpg&hash=3d939cc2e89bc9fbfbc18f274a61eddc4ee16c44)
and another IAIS:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fz9CfNRt.jpg&hash=ad517658cc00f12c1145762e884e372affd14a91)
and a heritage unit from IAIS:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FIvueYHT.jpg&hash=e050991351328ab0ad06277b50bf4c406e73bcf7)
A last unit from IAIS:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FExin29V.jpg&hash=9b8679272589b7367dced547b279b9cf6e0babf4)
The last two is in Rock Island colors, as the IAIS is using a line which original was used by them.
Another regional line:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FwwxnQJ6.jpg&hash=28e506d8c563286b8c69a69acfe112973d624e08)
Florida East Coast.
and last two fallen flags:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FJAKL1ze.jpg&hash=04ac5dc5e7952b7036c8700e5c1a4bf368fc0e30)
Interstate Railroad.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FlFuA4rD.jpg&hash=8ff4792c6e3ac0c24baecd5f6d3eb8a5837f7583)
Illinois Central Gulf.
Quote from: bombardiere on April 02, 2016, 02:02:59 AM
Thank you for your show off you work mini tutorials. I want to try with the automata later, so I am reading all the info I can. :)
You might want to bookmark this earlier post (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14278.msg489421#msg489421) as well.
They look great!
Thank you Gugu.
Starting out today with another regional railroad. For this we will need to go far north:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FWfrJie6.jpg&hash=3604c216b402dce5b2e4a86dfec73af098241038)
Alaska Railroad.
And now to one of a favourite of many:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FwBX7gWy.jpg&hash=38660efda2340a69930799f809e62a2f5e92cde6)
Denver, Rio Grande and Western, or just Rio Grande.
... and till today to a railroad that uses some of the tracks of the Rio Grande
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FqvgM1jN.jpg&hash=acea915483e5d55049b19b383750cf703cab5523)
San Luis and Rio Grande, one of the railroads of Iowa Pacific.
From there we have one from an operator of California Zephyr (as was DRGW):
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FYqMzdw5.jpg&hash=008b8a3966559c6bb88770417bff1f225d78356c)
and last, another in a Western Pacific colors
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FRV5Ui6A.jpg&hash=9f3d46af17a939f13f216e905e847cd6c1f32ab7)
Sacramento Northern, a WP own RR.
Gorgeous! ::)
Thank you CT.
Here is a few more. A rework of one of the IAIS:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FQx01ksl.jpg&hash=77aa0b6d505de59d16ab8e47de69c466299f764e)
Chicago South Shore Freight (http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=565518&nseq=6).
Have dug deep into the history books:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FptJlubY.jpg&hash=669ed268937284340e2178cf480c793f1f779085)
Texas & Pacific, before the blue MoPac (http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=55177).
... and before this short lived livery (http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=452653&nseq=7):
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FHVVcWls.jpg&hash=04fe0145011dbbbb066d2db2ec1d4b4460340ee6)
An extra mods
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FhUdYZHq.jpg&hash=034f7efca26d93489ec352aafe7e57c9f2bbad0a)
of Canadian National.
Last a weather version of the Union Pacific:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F1l9CY0d.jpg&hash=182ecb78191b2c27716d533f600bfbcf72df731a)
Been modding, so now have 3 different version of all the livery I have done so far.
Took quite a lot of time to do the additional mods (so you can have more than just one livery installed)
Hi again Vester,
Thank you for fixing the New Haven passenger car for me. I do appreciate it. And I'm sorry I ran away without properly thanking you first.
These GE Wide-cabs look fantastic, by the way...
I do have a oddish request... Could I have the texture source files for one of these? I'd like to whip up a Santa Fe Superfleet unit, and a SP one also.
Edit - Stupid me... I found that you already did a SP one...
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.railpictures.net%2Fimages%2Fd1%2F4%2F6%2F4%2F3464.1282097206.jpg&hash=6db702798dc733593f7c17a546b569443cbe6674)
Well what do you know....?
Was in fact working on the first bonnet:
(https://i.imgsafe.org/7da4aac.jpg)
(https://i.imgsafe.org/7ebc988.jpg)
(https://i.imgsafe.org/829bd34.jpg)
(https://i.imgsafe.org/833058c.jpg)
(https://i.imgsafe.org/84a5d54.jpg)
(https://i.imgsafe.org/853eb47.jpg)
(https://i.imgsafe.org/865be3d.jpg)
Will these do ?
Quote from: SD40-2 on April 05, 2016, 03:21:08 PM
I do have a oddish request... Could I have the texture source files for one of these? I'd like to whip up a Santa Fe Superfleet unit, and a SP one also.
Sorry to say, but its a bit odd request, especially considering I am still working on mods.
We're spoiled for choice!
luv this set...
it just keeps getting better...
would the SOO fit into the 'heritage' themed?... still like the Milwukee road best BUT the santa fe is also very notable... cannot chose my favorite...
during my days as a modelrailroader I modeled the Milwaukee Road, SOO, CNW, and teh Santa Fe... plus my fictional regional "CranRail" [cranberry country rail hauler]
&apls :thumbsup:
:satisfied:
Quote from: vester on April 06, 2016, 01:02:19 PM
Well what do you know....?
Was in fact working on the first bonnet:
(https://i.imgsafe.org/84a5d54.jpg)
Will these do ?
Very Nice, and so close. :thumbsup: Just I'd like the cab number font changed to something more akin to the units at the very top of your post, and a number in the 600 range...
Honestly, all of them are really fantastically done. Thank you..
QuoteSorry to say, but its a bit odd request, especially considering I am still working on mods.
Fair enough... I wanted to help a bit as I have prepared many other locomotives skins for other simulators... Examples can be provided if you'd like...
Well that font was taken from this picture:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/33/BNSF_726_GE_C44-9W.jpg)
I see that ATSF did use a more roman like font like this one:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fontfreak.com%2Ffontimages%2Fr%2FRailroadRoman_big.gif&hash=35175220c5477b50faadad3bf4b041e9132c2b53)
Think its only very few that would noticed the difference.
Quote from: SD40-2 on April 06, 2016, 05:28:29 PM
QuoteSorry to say, but its a bit odd request, especially considering I am still working on mods.
Fair enough... I wanted to help a bit as I have prepared many other locomotives skins for other simulators... Examples can be provided if you'd like...
Maybe instead of requesting the texture, offer your help. The other way seemed a little like a take over.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FbLjXktD.jpg&hash=e6aa78c9f1d9bed174b31e44578c4d8a02f8066e)
Burlington Northern, white face.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F0NPgX8D.jpg&hash=131e513ce95a2ef438e75742b4244c17dd9bc005)
Another Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, also know as Burlington Route.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FXK3Niom.jpg&hash=9d036d3a78939f310bf89f27b6b710b19935e590)
Conrail.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FRxUrkyo.jpg&hash=8db138d9414495750cecb0512534b947f10bdbdd)
St. Louis–San Francisco Railway, or just Frisco.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F73eVM7V.jpg&hash=6604996d9d1f94f1d03a508b2151b3109ea4bda9)
A shortline: New Orleans & Gulf Coast
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FAQtWrDB.jpg&hash=00270a20f5f6180b52b82e64f30e605509f95ec5)
Soo Line
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FemtYIbo.jpg&hash=5a2d6ad9e7049b040a17bc7694decfec1a7aff48)
and an older color scheme from Soo Line
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F5tbbTG0.jpg&hash=8f350bfa71c82c4d22ba516fa80b4bc94d370db3)
Wisconsin Central
(//)
Sumptuously!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: &apls
Quote from: vester on April 14, 2016, 11:56:01 AM
Think its only very few that would noticed the difference.
I understand. If it bothers me too much, I'll fix it myself.
QuoteMaybe instead of requesting the texture, offer your help. The other way seemed a little like a take over.
Re-reading it...it does seem that way... I'm sorry, and I'd still like to help please.
If you don't want it at all, that's fine...
I really don't need any help.
What about a comment on the work and on the font in the image ?
When posting it is always a good way in, to comment on the work.
Used the font in the image:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FRlDW17C.jpg&hash=c058335a3abe85f112d74523d3ed725b70593fd9)
... and here is one that I overlooked in the modding proces:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fsr7L3Xr.jpg&hash=a19a680c137464d0c10d50ca69d671061b0b3e81)
Missouri Pacific
I am genuinely sorry about that... The font's fine. I sometimes get too wrapped up in other things... I'm kinda nervous to be entirely honest...
Those do look very nice. The ATSF does look better with the Roman Style Numerals. :thumbsup:
The reason I wanted to do some of my own skins is because I just really don't want to add to your workload when I'm a good texture artist, and because I kinda want to contribute stuff... I'm not doing a good job at that, am I? ()sad()
Again, I am sorry about pestering you so much...
Luv teh SOO with its two versions... well done... the WI-Central turned out good to... nothing I see to nit-pick over... :)
however on teh Miss Pacific like that one alot to but inthe ... never mind... looked at it again, my bad... there is a 'line' or an edge in eth terrain that also runs into teh corner of teh nose of teh model and it looked 'odd'... that is a hard color to get right for this game... so I think its close enough or a tweak to stand out better or desaturate or whatever ??? ... its nitpicky and leave teh final to you... %confuso [having a hard time pointing at exactly what I am getting at; sorry]
I might adjust the colors of the MP. If you look at pictures, the blue color, is all over the place.
Some colors varies a lot, depending on the age of the paint on the train, the light in the picture and the age of the negatives.
The line on the nose could be the white hand rail ?
BTW: Before you press POST, please read what you have written. A lot of teh instead of the. For people that don't read English well that really makes the text a lot harder to read and gooogle translate would make very little sence. Just like luv would do.
If you are using Firefox you can install the dictionaries like United States English Spellchecker (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/united-states-english-spellche/)
Dear Vester, can you ask not to ignore the Russian locomotives and make a couple of skins.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmrtk.omskportal.ru%2Fru%2FRegionalPublicAuthorities%2Fexecutivelist%2FMPTT%2Fnews%2F2015%2F08%2F17%2F17-08-2015%2FPageContent%2F0%2Fimage%2F%25D0%25A2%25D0%25B5%25D0%25BF%25D0%25BB%25D0%25BE%25D0%25B2%25D0%25BE%25D0%25B7.JPG&hash=c92ea6997ef21416905e74f25f13634cf04c0301)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsdelanounas.ru%2Fimages%2Fimg%2Fwww.metalinfo.ru%2Fservices_galleryimage.phpgid_145_show_image_img_004.jpg&hash=d213704717ff8bf4fcf2881cf8b37f2602138d89)
Thank you in advance! ;)
THanks for pointing out the hand rail that may have been what was throwing me off...
pardon my writing as I do slang a fair amount...
did not know it played such havoc with translation... I use "luv" to mean I love 'stuff'... so I will use like or really like instead...
the pack is developing very well... watching the progress :popcorn:
It was mostly the teh that bother me.
About the translation to see what it means to use Google to translate: Try to this little game, find a text 20-100 words and copy it.
Go to google translate. Paste the text. Translate it to any language and back to english.
or even more funny result go over one more language.
Here is a random text from BBC News:
While many cinemas display messages before films asking people to switch off their mobile devices, Mr Aron had suggested that allowing mobile phone use during a film might appeal to young adults.
translate to Japanese, to Latvian and back to English you get this:
While many movie theaters will display a message before you ask the people in the film, to turn off their mobile devices, Mr. Aaron is that if you can use mobile phones in the film, may be appealed to young people it is proposed.
That quite the same. Not the most funny result I got have seen from this game.
I don't have that big problems with English, but this is an International site after all.
I do use Google translate, but only to translate a word, not a paragraph.
Personally, MP Jenks Blue has always seemed to be on the dark side. I wouldn't really change it.
Also, Going to try this one more time... Vester, I am sorry for what follows...
If you are done with the geometry of the model, or at a later date, may I please contribute a few railroad liveries to this project?
Such as adapting this skin to your model... Artwork by yours truly.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhostthenpost.org%2Fuploads%2Fa7febf70c89e06dc78362e9b7d917183.jpg&hash=9cf153bf3430b4dc0ea75ddcf13378665c0d6a0f)
I hope after all the stupid screw-ups, that I have not gotten on your bad side...
Thank you in advance.
At a later date, when I have done what I like to do of color scheme, I will send a psd file to you.
Nice work on the Amtrak.
Noticed the wheels. Would go up to 16 sides instead of the 12 at present.
Have update the MP:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FN4wvXK9.jpg&hash=be207c9c47bf8d6ba709d58bb5209342898f77bb)
and of cource a few new colors:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FN5r86Q8.jpg&hash=3c19884972dbe60af401716de207c4c940912f56)
a black Gulf, Mobile & Ohio
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FnOD4rHI.jpg&hash=88b8c9767ebbd9b67c62ac2b78b18355d7d9f489)
a red Gulf, Mobile & Ohio
... and two short lines:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F2pTifIL.jpg&hash=47bae97bba9991866f0b9f5bbce0cccf71ac93b4)
Maryland Midland, using former Western Maryland and otehr tracks in Maryland.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FySf1pKW.jpg&hash=974ff6240609c31acc2eea8e7dd3ea2a2641e4c9)
HMCR, Huntsville and Madison County Railroad in Alabama.
(//)
HI
The MP revision did the trick as I can actually see the structure/ body shape better...
as for translator it sure messes a meaning up... a person cab say something so very innocent relevant to the conversation, yet can come out all wrong, even insulting after churning through a Google Translator...
I will work at being more careful with my prose...
as for "the" and "teh" my dyslexic mistyping typo... it peeves me to... half teh time I do not see the error... there are a series of words that I constantly see turned around and I type those words like that and never notice... although the dyslexia is mild and manageable it does get frustrating time-to-time...
likethe progress of these sets very much... will be watching :popcorn:
soo... the prose pen from railside
:) Jack
Jack
Vester, THANK YOU very much. :thumbsup: I will be sure to make some good stuff...
I saw your post earlier, but I was working on something for a client.
All those skins look really fantastic, by the way. The Mopac unit does look better...
Now that I think about it, the Maryland Midland and HMCR skins look like a model railroader's fictional railroad concept.
P.S. - I can't fix the 12-sided wheels on the P32-8BWH. The base model isn't mine. I have permission to use it, but not import it into a 3D Modeling program. The texture is mine, though.
Edit - Looking at the Frisco unit...the Orange needs to be more Orangey. Maybe more like this?
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcondrenrails.com%2FFrisco%2FFrisco%2520Diesels%2FSD45%2FSLSF934RAL.JPG&hash=6d7219fa8568bfc118bb2cc58cc6094eb3d04b4b)
Quote from: SD40-2 on April 16, 2016, 06:09:14 PM
Edit - Looking at the Frisco unit...the Orange needs to be more Orangey. Maybe more like this?
Not sure what you mean here, does it need to be more orange or more red ?
(Please do remember that not all here do speak English as their first language)
The hue is about 9 on the model, in your picture is its around 16.
I have another picture where is more like 7.
Quote from: vester on April 17, 2016, 06:34:07 AM
Not sure what you mean here, does it need to be more orange or more red ?
(Please do remember that not all here do speak English as their first language)
Sorry about that. It needs a bit more orange... But the Orange overall looks very pale.
Here's a fresh unit painted as recently as possible.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/61830729@N08/5625216359
And from that image, I have this hexadecimal color.
f32e16
The hue is in fact more red for that hex code.
I was trying to make a more worn down unit.
I wouldn't use that picture to pick the color as it seems to be edited, at least the hue seems off from a non edited picture.
Quote from: vester on April 17, 2016, 07:36:11 AM
The hue is in fact more red for that hex code.
I was trying to make a more worn down unit.
Ah.... I realized that it should be more red after looking at a few more images. My apologies.
But, every paintjob tends to weather a little differently... Frisco Mandarin Orange didn't really fade over the years...
Such as here. (Yes, I know it's patched...)
http://frisco.org/mainline/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/GP38-2-2276-Frisco-421-at-Omaha-Nebraska-on-April-1-1981-Jerry-Bosanek.jpg
Quote from: art128 on April 17, 2016, 07:45:10 AM
I wouldn't use that picture to pick the color as it seems to be edited, at least the hue seems off from a non edited picture.
It's morseo how the film developed. Kodachrome, which I think was the flim used, made colors slightly more saturated and gave a bit more contrast that would normally be there...
But overall, the colors tend to be pretty close....
Frisco:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FX6PTfB5.jpg&hash=77a75ba8cf1a4eec690a4328a6f241be314657a8)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FV7L9v44.jpg&hash=1ff09133a6bcbd68c75a826b8519d1e0fea5800c)
Burlington Northern Exclusive
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fq3yTWBF.jpg&hash=88aea3cfdcba4075890c8cb7315685d678524f91)
Orange-green BNSF.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FrZhONlW.jpg&hash=c28d5f3d0bf589794049db18ded1c6c2ebc40230)
Green BNSF, old BN unit.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F8cz9nnb.jpg&hash=26cb8dea17e78a703cd31fa6f05a4762c6a7c21f)
Blue BNSF, old leasing unit. Some call them, Smurfs :)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FvEFllbL.jpg&hash=d0ca4fcee46c94e32f1c8fcb52aa7e6732179b6a)
Spokane, Portland & Seatle
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FRSlRUq5.jpg&hash=f4fadc734d9839943b2f70fe3194981952fd9fb1)
Spokane, Portland & Seatle
EDIT: Changed the last picture. See SD40-2's comment in the next post.
Very nice! The Frisco unit looks much better now.
:thumbsup:
However, something weird has happened to the SP&S unit screenshot. It seems like part of it was clipped off, and the screenshot also got repeated...
Updated the last picture. Forgot to update the link, when I copied the img tags along.
About the wired thing. I have noticed something in my game, not on the particular spot in the city, but other places....
where it appears to be some kind of invisible boxes that sort of blocs the trains in some spots. Not sure what is happening. ()what()
Forgot on the first package of mods to be released. Worked on icons done around 80 % of the first pack.
Will release them in pack of 24-32 mods. The first will have the theme you could call BNSF plus. :)
SD40-2: Would you be up for doing some testing ?
Quote from: vester on April 23, 2016, 04:03:23 PM
SD40-2: Would you be up for doing some testing ?
Sure. Tiny problem is that I managed to screw up my SC4 install, and I have to do a quick reinstall of all the mods and such that I've accumulated.
Edit - Simcity 4 is mostly back online over here....
I haven't look in here in a while, but I am absolutely loving the variety and the quality of the skins. I especially like that Frisco engine and the BN Exclusive in your last post. Can't wait to see these running on my rails.
An update picture of Spokane, Portland & Seattle, SPS1:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FKX64TAO.jpg&hash=57c54c29529551a163eeb03ac2ea18ca3aa6cddd)
Two Chicago railroads:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FvKsKj3f.jpg&hash=af13eb52c5f479e4509c4aa0347116a52efd3a0a)
Belt Railway of Chicago
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FvCugqfi.jpg&hash=e5a59a618a8e54d08583d274d5b3b7abfbca7a57)
Chicago South Shore Freight
Here is one last before I starting packing up the first pack of 28 mods:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FlrBsQiL.jpg&hash=18f63b1789ac732063a543723aa14ab676145031)
As always - delicious! &apls &apls &apls
Like the alien said in the "Independence Day" Sci-Fi movie...."Release meeeee....release meeee"
Excellent! &apls
At the moment I am working on icons, modding and images. Next up is installer script.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fo5IVWD8.jpg&hash=40ce18dcf1e9f2898a73b351bf118aeb2665874e)
Infographics.
As you might noticed from the above graphics I done one final mod for the first package:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fm3JthMn.jpg&hash=bd88ca7308666afdeb23bcd9b4aa506c438973f3)
Santa Fe unit painted in what was going to be the color scheme after a merger with Southern Pacific, which never happen.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FCb6uGNN.jpg&hash=bf99113a73b2df2604fa5ba7a2c8c80e1956796d)
... and the Southern Pacific unit in the color scheme that some calls Kodak.
Have tried to reflect that it took SP longer to paint the units back into the old colors.
Fantastic! &apls
Thank you Alan
A status update:
Been working through the readme, the images for it and installer script.
Started modding and around halfway through the modding.
Beside that I couldn't stop myself, but have done a few more textures, but that you have to wait for a picture of.
Go get your new GEvo Freight Engines:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FfLl5zrK.jpg&hash=1be2581d12a93100693a15ea1d06fa00a83b2705)
VDK Trains Vol 16A GEvo Freight Engines (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3362)
Bravo &apls
Unbelievable! :thumbsup:
However, as always! &apls &apls &apls
I see now ... those wonderful textures. I am amazed.
Vester always delivering quality automatas. Thank you!
Its to bad a lot of details in the textures is lost in the game:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FjDOKDR8.jpg&hash=9ec2f8b784ea2023b0e4dc536cdbe8c3abbed95c)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FJqpt1DZ.jpg&hash=8679361e9cf4807b7e00cdbede4bfecb038a7133)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fg4Hsaag.jpg&hash=3303a42e4fd666fcd68115befbb792c3e6d95876)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FHTMUt64.jpg&hash=af3d8747b4c75a9bf769a5b01181b5764cbe8c4e)
A few screenshots from Milkshape 3D. The program I use to view the textures on the model.
:thumbsup:
well done awesome... keeping rail heritage in the sim cities, along with what RRW is doing, at the fore of cities developing better...
Thanks :)
Thank you all for your comments. Glad you like my work.
Four more for the next package:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FsrBcGxe.jpg&hash=988190798508917904b722f7e89422e78e4502c0)
Pacific Great Eastern. Done one set of textures for this railway, when it was called BC Rail.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Ft3F2h0x.jpg&hash=4988bb389bebf9c637b6cb176e7b80ff68dc6418)
Illinois Central, from before the merger with Gulf, Mobile and Ohio.
(This was use for the passenger services).
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FfSOPvsI.jpg&hash=297b137018402f552c8368aa55626842765be028)
After the merger (1972): Illinois Central Gulf.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FpbVxl3F.jpg&hash=305d717b8bcee28cdb18f4e80acbd8d4f4c375f7)
After shorting the name to Illinois Central (1988) and was purchased by CN, Canadian National (1998).
Think am close to finish of the mods for the next package. It is going to have a theme you could call:
Canadian Railroads, their predecessors and subsidiaries (a few extras with some sort of conenction to Canada.)
Time to show what is going into the next package:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FIUraKzJ.jpg&hash=3a1dcde3adcc7d1932c128dee9a84a3611bbb99d)
Infographics.
.... and now on to modding, installer script, readme, imagers ect.
A little something to enjoy, while you wait for the next package.
It is an image that I made for the readme:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FQ3jcyO9.jpg&hash=3667eec3bee180127db95acbe1d332cff9f1b761)
:thumbsup: &apls
Uploaded package B:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F3FZUBsr.jpg&hash=f62f8a9b5219b66531090747b74d72b97292811a)
VDK Trains Vol 16B GEvo Freight Engines (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3363)
A few textures done for the next package:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FkBgScHa.jpg&hash=c18724a75c81abeabe9c08000a8ba349c64f8a7e)
Denver, Rio Grande & Western or just Rio Grande
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FwuUaDT8.jpg&hash=c404747e0c6b20b6f8360b0058500c8b4f1a86ef)
Rio Grande
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F0VS7biE.jpg&hash=14a2c2fda46646d6b0bdab5d41a7c9072520d5e7)
Missouri Pacific, (white nose)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FjDzeWdg.jpg&hash=aee16540544d3b624a6627c8fcbb6346b0b8798a)
Southern Pacific, Daylight
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FkdMc0Pf.jpg&hash=66052e17a58f9ec4755ba1ffca4506e43cdb38ec)
Southern Pacific, Lark
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fd6kTBUk.jpg&hash=4567abf5e3767917bc5a81b93abb303f24fe2349)
Spokane International
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FTocw8lM.jpg&hash=fbac99e99a00d89ee60a5751d8e2c4bbc350b6cc)
Keokuk Junction Railway
Thanks for the B pack... turned out good... only I need to get my rail demand traffic up to see the engines more often...
well done 5/5
:thumbsup:
Thanks Jack. Glad you like them.
Rail usage, that is a tricky one.
I have set up a region for just test, developed to have train showing.
Added a few no truck on the roads out of the cities for one thing.
Here is a few more for a package C:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FIk5o8Wl.jpg&hash=f8637ef494abdf7c1ef6b0b727ae7e0ef8ced1ea)
Missouri Pacific, (blue nose)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FsygnsmJ.jpg&hash=c86b8d30027e7b91b25f91951aa2260aafd10a6e)
Louisiana and Northwest Railroad
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fj5AEy8J.jpg&hash=cf554997aec9d916c5a1e762921f4270a0a86cc1)
Texas Limited, which was rail service at one point.
Here is an overview of the next package:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F4fngYks.jpg&hash=61c7c220bb379dd0d5aa0df7127b935d66837bfb)
Time to make the last icons for the package and then finish the modding.
After that, it would be time to for the readme and last the installer.
EDIT: Updated the image.
standing by...
:popcorn:
There you go:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FkKMyy3e.jpg&hash=9caff92fa1f6403595289919ca20e06c64eb694f)
VDK Train Mods, Volume 16, Release C. (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3366)
&apls
:thumbsup:
:satisfied:
Thank you Jack.
I am feeling blue :P
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FZo5Ee33.jpg&hash=ededa8f88daa543f7582c44371f0ea93f7169cf8)
Baltimore & Ohio
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FERhaLBY.jpg&hash=5a3b261e3f5af8f3a616b0179b6c7866e368f92a)
Baltimore & Ohio
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Ffc88d1a.jpg&hash=54d86ee98206971b70de1c2d714f7998c9455e17)
Chesapeake & Ohio
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FbQ85Uyx.jpg&hash=a3252d5bb8d59f05443371f44592a23b2d91eed5)
Chesapeake & Ohio
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FOjXgSwi.jpg&hash=0597a63664f3afe5240f283a9059837b7fb2babb)
Pere Marquette
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FBOKTVs4.jpg&hash=cd81313577d98f927b21b262e658910aadabd65e)
Atlantic Coast Line
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F07GHHks.jpg&hash=5b15fad4a2cdbfa4ec1acff46dfcde08b2ee7850)
Georgia Railroad
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FtYB7fsA.jpg&hash=884b86110406f25333d897f5bddf927fdcfca723)
Atlanta & West Point.
You're on a roll lately, great work. :thumbsup:
TY, Erik.
Rolling on down the line:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FNa3l61y.jpg&hash=35abfbc07ba8c5c464f6776f76b1a77894545721)
Monon (Chicago, Indianapolis, and Louisville)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FW9hgec7.jpg&hash=31084996dedf0b472453f8fd38273ec29e5f7809)
Monon
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FXmDkpUZ.jpg&hash=6f99c967caa411f23268c4ed2205941a51de1af3)
Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FIBXASCJ.jpg&hash=c77e066b5090aaaaa8f8be5164ee21c9cd4161ed)
Louisville & Nashville
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FOWo1yGO.jpg&hash=2039d011f939aca3939349a8656fc675fe1d7e9b)
Tennessee Central
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FxwlF0oC.jpg&hash=d834d0148c173527979bc6ab3cdc8fb45d918fbf)
Seaboard Airline
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F8nRaQuy.jpg&hash=3931757226ee65caf40d3ae8e35505d48ab6b8f5)
Chessie System.
Finishing of the next package, with a general theme you could call CSX plus:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FmQsONqB.jpg&hash=7263fbdfff27859b2bbb702405cac0d579a262b4)
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FzCseSDh.jpg&hash=48f150468cacaa3dddf239d704563953e63b92af)
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FkOs9VYQ.jpg&hash=90878111bb0d653b13ce3359504e5a9b6137ee3c)
Seaboard Coast Line
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FK4nY2iF.jpg&hash=4ff7f1ad4a80a31e93ba9a73377c45832171e33b)
Seaboard System
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FmSIx2T7.jpg&hash=4ec01a709520e1f38182e6a631fdf222e55619bb)
New Haven
Here is an overview of the all the mods in the next package, Volume 16 Release D:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FE8XeBwL.jpg&hash=98f52f7c51e59b2c9791a4ec4957ea365ef0ecb0)
Fantastic! &apls &apls &apls
Volume 16, Release D (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3369) has been uploaded:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fh3Wgdpn.jpg&hash=9137efc193f4c97b172d563e805159165464ca91)
A screenshot:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FcbwEGDz.jpg&hash=512f020afa4fb5db8e73242c5ba981e2fb7b78e8)
Started on the last full package:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F33UbU0a.jpg&hash=2ab81d2c54e19ae67ba847a450e0b534b569db1b)
Central of New Jersey / Jersey Central Lines
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F2ezsYyP.jpg&hash=29c7c21eb176dfac7f2604a050a6e9510659321c)
Erie Railroad
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FXpqAIsK.jpg&hash=98801343116a7c35677fc5055c3015d596bb9169)
Pennsylvania
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fn0QRRK5.jpg&hash=c3382be1671fab26004dd2f97552bcb099b6e9ab)
New York, Susquehanna & Western
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FkNGA5nW.jpg&hash=62c9eeeaae6e2ce726e485ba627b237c533b9579)
Nickel Plate Road
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fqft1h2r.jpg&hash=b72dacdafeaffa89f094ecda8a8aa64ebf647b07)
Green Southern
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FOZ1fhY4.jpg&hash=0a5a3a665a7151474194e67f11f291308e73bb0b)
Black Southern
Have uploaded the last of the GEvo packages:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fj8fVtuo.jpg&hash=bd59d6ac4866d86e660e89ca1c8ff83fb6d86849)
VDK Trains Vol 16E GEvo Freight Engines (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3370)
During the modding of the GEvo engines, I found a small mistake in the EMD-units. The missing icons.
On the mods from volume 9 and 12, I have been reworking the textures a little, adding a few new ones.
Here is an overview of the first of four releases:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fi1lPgC4.jpg&hash=eaf5e00f114ff13f10b9910af3d451469b6e1de8)
In volume 9 there were bonus skins. These are been made into regular mods as well.
Some of the ones marked by new, is reusing of textures from the passenger engines.
EDIT: Have update the vents on the roofs.
Really fantastic work on all these trains &apls
Thank you.
There is a few more new ones in the second release:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F4QA8iF3.jpg&hash=4ac8b7cd87c751b41dd1012af2d18fd7f8a6c951)
Vester, was not the idea to make a double locomotives?
Double loco ?
The game only have one unit loco, so a double locomotive could not bend at the middle, but has to be one unit.
Don't think it would fit the game.
Been working on the next package, testing them out:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FuyrHXYk.jpg&hash=2c9f8728f8e351c62da5ae078941b3aa05dbfb5a)
Forgot to say, these are remodded, so they can be used with any of the previous releases, this includes Vol 9 and Vol 12.
EDIT: Corrected a few typing errors on the image.
... and last package in the series:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FHQ5Wc43.jpg&hash=6009de3c0213c8f56a2adef19fc884eedeea6c47)
EDIT: Updated the picture. SOO2 now with a picture of the right mod.
Love seeing these beautiful trains keep coming! &apls
Outstanding work &apls &apls
:thumbsup: Amazing! I wonder if there will be a AE skyline for GLR? Expect for more shinkansen trains!
Thank you all.
WZNGT: Don't gets your hopes up.
Have uploded the first package of four: VDK Trains Volume 17, release A (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3372):
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F4cTi8Na.jpg&hash=678e4c92ce71ce1992f3c18e95f4b679a43472c8)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Ffk2Wk5L.jpg&hash=462377df6940ae1c3eab63b7f87244416d87595f)
Great work, as you always do!!! &apls
Thank you, R.
Have uploded the second package of four: VDK Trains Volume 17, release B (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3373):
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fjx494oq.jpg&hash=44c69b9c5ff512a5108710425a600c734c98d16f)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FZixXGZH.jpg&hash=834a652a6d6f377a88cdf5eb5e2489c22278233a)
EDIT: Have updated the installer, as the first version had the "copy all", copy the folder VDK\Train Mods Vol 16A\
Excellent, vester &apls &apls
TY. S.
Next release uploaded: VDK Trains Volume 17, release C: (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3376)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F9PadM9e.jpg&hash=4884248c249dc263bbe966bd1a4df4798f8f138e)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F3zDMfZz.jpg&hash=1a2973bcb88fb0d5c1c40ddc00aa253836b50912)
Last package uploaded: VDK Trains Volume 17, release D: (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3377)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F84cYMvf.jpg&hash=d8b8eaa418aecef5e45d206ad0d55f214296bdb1)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FGGu71Yq.jpg&hash=09ae595247b0a5f59574cd9dcffd2378c54173cf)
Very nice &apls &apls
Now we only need a few models made into actual props :thumbsup:
Nick
Working on make the engines from Volume 17 into props:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FYdhemnK.jpg&hash=0d516595f911846fdb4e7be1df8d2a82e2b1b6fb)
You will be able to have up to five different railroads to show up.
The props comes in series of different angles
0, 11.25, 18.43, 22.5, 26.56, 33.69, 45, 52.5, 56.31, 63.44, 67.5, 78.75.
Some are wishes from Simmer2, others are taken from FAR networks.
The installation will be done in two steps:
- installing the props with the base textures as seen above.
- installing 5 textures files (as seen in Volume 17 A-E).
All in all, the files count has ended up at 701 files. :P
That is really awesome. I hope you will the most common lines. Is this the "models as props" method?
It is the "Models as Props" method.
It was the method with less work for me and the lotters,
... and most flexibility for how this mods can changed.
... and now with real railroad textures on:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FojI0zEz.jpg&hash=5814d45a6e320a20173c580befaa33fc0b961fb4)
[Click to enlarge]
That is really nice, thanks for taking the time to make that.
Cheers, tiger
Thanks Tiger.
Been working on readmes and graphics for the installer and readmes.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F7Vh157X.jpg&hash=088c6779d41c152e2e75dc956cfb498010532771)
and in the installer image:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FXfNUKjv.jpg&hash=4191b1a7ce3bf102fcad62a0b8bedc065ac3a3f6)
Wow. I'm not a lotter, so I won't be using this actively, but thanks very much Arne for all the work! I'm sure someone will make some great stuff from these and I'll be able to enjoy your work even more!
APSMS: You could always take others lots and replace the engines on the lot.
Still working on the installer script.
Here is a graphics from one of the readmes:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FX2UM0pv.jpg&hash=bdf4d127264ff1479a299c8041121895b04294bd)
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Bright and very clear work :thumbsup:
Thank You.
First 3 files is uploaded:
- Basefile
- textures Vol 3A (theme : BNSF-Railway)
- textures Vol 3B (theme : Canada).
The last 3 files is now uploaded:
- textures Vol C (theme : Union Pacific)
- textures Vol D (theme : CSX Transportation)
- textures Vol E (theme : Norfolk Southern)
Nice work on the engines!
Great to see them on the LEX after so much work. :)
Thank you Arthur. Its been a lot more work that I thought it would be.
Just to recap, as I can see the textures Vol 3B have 2 download more than the basefile.
You will need to download and install the basefile for the textures to be any use.
Have made some graphics to help you get an overview of all the mods in the packages in the VDK Proppack 3 as well as VDK Train Vol 16:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F1PGRXEBh.jpg&hash=941f170b1a5edc8ee3ac217dfcb02100906beeb3) (http://i.imgur.com/1PGRXEB.jpg)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FtK4TnNTh.jpg&hash=37e12b25e01aec1a5a846751e7855a5e8e7f19e1) (http://i.imgur.com/tK4TnNT.jpg)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FsEhtGT9h.jpg&hash=9909bce31a5b1e20e4d16f4535dded297f164577) (http://i.imgur.com/sEhtGT9.jpg)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FKWdu6Ueh.jpg&hash=f19f93f47d7dd2f19323cc25fac5552cd1cadcc8) (http://i.imgur.com/KWdu6Ue.jpg)
Really nice models and textures. :) Now, I wait for some french trains to match with my stations :P
Wow, it's been very long time since I visited your thread, vester. And I'm amazed, this is a lot of beautiful models!
I could ask for some Polish models as well, but not to be too demanding, I can just pin myself under Sciurus' idea of some French locos ;D
That last graphics was of the proppack 3.
Been working a bit on making the old passenger engines EMD F9 into props as well.
Would spice it up with a few new textures:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FI37z7Ce.jpg&hash=da955812bd6c4ff5858ec45353022cf4373625a4)
Delaware & Hudson in Warbonnet.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FSuOhZcG.jpg&hash=a2fc93c28fdf2c12911f633d04a223e582b9671f)
Florida East Coast.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FFXQ1MZl.jpg&hash=2408772c069aeb70ef2b17c4995eda24ae59f44f)
Maryland Area Regional Commuter
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fcxyv1ol.jpg&hash=0e6efd4e47dc3fa8e3619b2c1d3d56e2fdde19bf)
Texas Limited.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FOScJGWc.jpg&hash=1eecdd304aabfd082bfa025c5b14a083e1fe7e07)
Go Transit! Toronto.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FB2kKNCw.jpg&hash=78d6d0e030bb5e7832fcb09320db6cdf17e8f0da)
VIA Rail Canada.
Really nice models ! :) The quality of automatas is growing up... &apls
Thank you Sciurus.
And a last one:
(https://i.imgsafe.org/7e00e3ab63.jpg)
ATM - Agence Metropolitaine de Transport - Greater Montreal
just a thought ??? how about a set of these and with the previous models, in celebratory graphic colors for NAM and SC4D and website anniversaries ()what()
how would something like that for a project %confuso
as the anniversaries came and went without much fanfare... maybe this will but some icing on the cake sorta speak... its a notion, up to you...
love teh texture work as always... :thumbsup:
:satisfied:
Quote from: vester on January 23, 2017, 03:56:44 PM
That last graphics was of the proppack 3.
Been working a bit on making the old passenger engines EMD F9 into props as well.
Would spice it up with a few new textures:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FI37z7Ce.jpg&hash=da955812bd6c4ff5858ec45353022cf4373625a4)
Delaware & Hudson in Warbonnet.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FSuOhZcG.jpg&hash=a2fc93c28fdf2c12911f633d04a223e582b9671f)
Florida East Coast.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FFXQ1MZl.jpg&hash=2408772c069aeb70ef2b17c4995eda24ae59f44f)
Maryland Area Regional Commuter
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fcxyv1ol.jpg&hash=0e6efd4e47dc3fa8e3619b2c1d3d56e2fdde19bf)
Texas Limited.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FOScJGWc.jpg&hash=1eecdd304aabfd082bfa025c5b14a083e1fe7e07)
Go Transit! Toronto.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FB2kKNCw.jpg&hash=78d6d0e030bb5e7832fcb09320db6cdf17e8f0da)
VIA Rail Canada.
Glad to see the MARC finally hit SC4! Good stuff!
Already putting your last batch to good use ;D
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(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fl4HAUTc.jpg&hash=785ed8da805f4079b17d0310e10f12b087180b6b)
Looks great. Good to see the GEvo Engine to into props in use.
You could send me the model for the (container) car to me. Maybe with together with rivits some magic can be done....
(a few projects in the pipeline)
I'm working on all the different freight car automata...just so we aren't duplicating efforts. I will have these types of cars, of course.
Cheers, tiger
Hi, Vester ...
There are many Diesels, but no Steams Engines ...
We have only MAXIS Steam Engine without coal wagon (some MAXIS Japan Black Version) and Excellent RVT Object ... And some Peg Prop ... And 1 or 2 another objects ...
May be this steam 1930-1950 engines help us.
May be this is an interesting string for You - may be no ...
This is very strange - we have hundreds Disel Models from 2004 and only real inGame 2 or 3 models Steam Engine???
May be this is only my problems - no more ... YOU CREATED many diamonds of disel engins - may be some Steams ?
Good luck YOU - i Like YOUR WORKS.
Thank You.
Steam engines. Have heard that request before.
They are a bit harder to do. All more pipes and other parts to model or include in the texture.
On top of that, most railroads had there own engine type or the engine type was only use on a few railroads.
Glad you like my works.
Well the last two release packs was not automata but props.
The next is going to be Volume 10 and Volume 14 updated include a few extra railroads.
Be a bit quite lately, but mostly just been working on modding and graphics:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FPDe3LJM.jpg&hash=2eacb8d5d98f4d364b0de54f2d138ab3bfd3d01b)
New mods: AMT, CP2.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FxDUpygw.jpg&hash=443cd1d6e72b23cdc0de749130092e8951cd310c)
New mods: DH1, DH2, FEC, GO
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F1GXbV3f.jpg&hash=3d2d8eb48ee5f3e5bce84364d90184b27482fbf3)
New mods: MARC
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FzBEA3a1.jpg&hash=11ca6f63650f2c1dc96c1b3f286fe9ab92248910)
New mods: SAL, SPS (Updated) VIA2
As you can see I have packed them into 4 packages.
Thank you for giving us more choices &apls
Nick
Needed a break from the Forth Bridge.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FMtLfwEo.jpg&hash=449df783cf70b09ce395d6b81c98695f3312ebd4)
Relottet Nicks roundhose, changing the engines.
Nice!! &apls
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Now could you also please tell us, which of the pictures is the RL picture and which is the game screenshot (if there even is one among them)... ::)
$%Grinno$%
What a cool event...any info on what that was? I would love to have toured that
My best guess was the presentation of the Norfolk Southern's Heritage Units.
From the left, clockwise:
- Norfolk & Western
- Nickel Plate Road
- Virginian Railway
- Wabash
- Illinois Terminal
- Pennsylvania Railroad
- New York Central
- Penn Central
- Erie Railroad
- Erie Lackawanna
- New Jersey Central (Central railroad of New Jersey)
- Reading Lines, "Bee Line Service"
- Lehigh Valley
- Monongahela Railway
- Conrail
- Norfolk Southern (Original)
- Interstate Railroad
- Central of Georgia
- Savanna & Atlanta
- Southern Railways.
You can read more about Norfolk Southern and its predecessors on american-rails.com: The Norfolk Southern Railway, The Thoroughbred Road (//http://)
Been working on installer images:
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Got the readmes done and all the graphics for them
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Working on installer scripts. :P
Getting closer.
Here is a picture I used for the top image (like in above post).
This one was used for the basefiles readme:
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I do hope nick would do a version of his roundhouse where he uses these props.
Just love that roundhouse.
BTW: Maybe someone can see a little something new in the picture ?
Great spread &apls Perhaps I will make another version with those props...
Oh and do I see a passing passenger train?
Nick
Have uploaded all the files to LEX:
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VDK Proppack 4, Basefiles. (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3506)
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VDK Proppack 4, Textures Vol A (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3507)
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VDK Proppack 4, Textures Vol B (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3508)
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VDK Proppack 4, Textures Vol C (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3509)
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VDK Proppack 4, Textures Vol D (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3510)
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Excellent work &apls
Thank you Lars.
Started work on some more props and a few new color schemes for the passenger trains:
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FEC - Florida East Coast
Working a graphics and readmes for four different volumes (split into smaller files = 14 files)
Got the first overview graphics done:
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Out the 16 new mods, 8 of them is in this package. Any guess which one it is ?
Well one of them, is more or less given in my post above.
Looks like, to me, 2 BN skins, 2 new CN, ACL, EL, GN BSB, and the FEC. That's 8, right?
Or it could have been CSX; I don't feel like I remember that one, though the all blue scheme feels familiar.
I wanted to say Amtrak, but I'm pretty sure you included these in previous mods, no?
3 hits so far: ACL, CN3 and FEC.
The Amtrak1, BN1, BN2, CN1, CN2, CSX, EL and GN BSB is old.
... and the second half:
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Again there are 8 new color schemes. Any guess ?
Hi, Vester ...
I'm already crazy with Your trains... They do not fit in my region. Thank you!!!
These are the new color schemes:
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As you can see I updated the CO, Chesapeake & Ohio as well. Trying to get it a bit closer to the real deal.
Wonderful work, I wouldn't even have guessed they'd need an update. $%Grinno$% &apls
Can't wait to play with those.
Thank you vester
Nick
Have uploaded the passenger engines:
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VDK Train Mods Volume 18 A (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3516)
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VDK Train Mods Volume 18 B (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3517)
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VDK Train Mods Volume 18 C (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3518)
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VDK Train Mods Volume 18 D (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3519)
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Quote from: praiodan on May 06, 2017, 05:38:15 AM
Wonderful work, I wouldn't even have guessed they'd need an update. $%Grinno$% &apls
When I did the Pere Marquette, the photoshop file for the Chesapeake & Ohio was used.
Just noticed that the yellow line was a bit too thick.
Hey Vester, I had an Idea about automata and wanted your thoughts.
The one thing I don't like about railroad automata and especially freight train automata is that you only have one locomotive. I had the thought, maybe if you made a model that was two locomotives and articulated it in the middle so it would bend realistically you could possibly get a multi-engine freight train. Is this possible? I know semi-truck can articulate but I'm not sure if locomotives can.
Since your the train guy I thought i'd ask if you knew.
This is an old idea, that I think a few people have tried to get to work.
Had vil help me with a passageway between the passenger cars on my GLR/EL trains, but not sure if this can be used for your idea.
Got no idea how to do this kind of advance modding myself.
Well, what should I say? Ahh, this: Very nice stuff for US rail fans, so thanks for all the new rail props and automatas. &apls
Have uploaded the passenger cars:
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VDK Train Mods Volume 19 A (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3521)
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VDK Train Mods Volume 19 B (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3522)
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When installing the "VDK Trains Mods 18B", when selecting the locomotives KCS1 and KCS3 in installer, it install the CSS.
Thanks Alan for bring this to my attention.
Just had a look at the installer. The first for Volume A is fine, but for some reason I messed.
Been using Excel to try to cut down the work making up the scripts.
Will lock the file now for Volume D. Will updated the file tomorrow Monday.
The installer for Volume B and C has been updated.
The copy all section did work in the old installer.
The installer for Volume B, C and D has been updated.
Please redownload, if you use the installers to pick out the mods.
The "copy all" section was working.
Got the passenger engines turned into props.
Will have an extra check of the moddings, but pretty sure it should be there.
Next up is the installer scripts. Will split this up the same as the volume 18, into 4 parts.
Have done a lot of the graphics now and a lot will be reused from Volume 18 as well.
Started modding the passenger cars into props as well.
Of the nine cars:
- I got the first model rotated for 12 angles done. That covers 4 of the nine cars.
If I remember right, I have 4 more models to go.
- Got the base dat file modded.
From there its just a matter of a lot of tedious work.
Almost done. Only done 561+281 = 842 files for these two proppacks.
Graphics for the readme:
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I do love Nicks roundhouse. Nice way of show of the engines.
842 files? :o
That's some tremendous effort &apls
Colossal undertaking &apls &apls
It's a colossal work!! &apls &apls &apls
But, is it in your intentions to produce a similar set for Europe? ()what()
Hey Vester, Do you have any additional plans for the GEVOs? I Had an idea. Why not make some of the worlds most famous model railroads on the GEVO template?