[WIPs] SCLJim (updated 5/26)

[Toripony]

I'm looking forward to the U's, too, but looking back through the thread just now, I can't find any further news about the wood rack? And, did those houses get posted anywhere? Love the "C&O Gray" on that section house; will fit beautifully into the COA.

Tori

[SCLJim]

I'm looking forward to the U's, too, but looking back through the thread just now, I can't find any further news about the wood rack? And, did those houses get posted anywhere? Love the "C&O Gray" on that section house; will fit beautifully into the COA.

Tori

Hi Tory, the houses are ready to go. I was actually trying to import them when I discovered the ability to do so was broke. The wood rack needs a little more work. The model is actually an upgrade of a version I did for MSTS. So at this point the actual geometry has been upgraded to RW standards, with the poly count doubled. The textures need a little cleaning up though and I've yet to do a normal map for it. I am also looking into getting some Coast Line equipment drawings to better check the accuracy of the model. I don't have anything going on for the summer, other than the wife having a baby in a few weeks, so I will try my best to get the items out there. Just gotta bare with me.

Jim

[flatbush71]

Jim,
I'm giving up on the Chinese pile o' junk and will just wait on yours. You have done a very fine job of modeling.

[BNSF650]

How is this comeing along?

[SCLJim]

How is this comeing along?

Things have slowed down a bit since the tornado that hit outside of town put us without power, off and on, for a few days. For the most part the model is done, except for textures. I've also been trying to optimize the UV layout and make it as re-skinner friendly as possible. All in all it is slowly getting there. I'm want to make sure I have absolutely everything air tight with this model since I will be building several other versions off of it. In addition to the U36B, I started a high res version of a U23B as well.

Latest revisions include the following:
New cab with closed door.
Re-worked window gaskets.
Baked AO for the roof panels.
Made a new radiator texture with alpha punch.
Broke off the wheel texture to its own sheet for use on multiple objects.
Broke off the Blomberg B texture to its own sheet for use on multiple objects.
Tweaked UV layout.

Here's a screenie of the roof with the new radiator mesh.

[BNSF650]

Oh sorry to hear that about the strom. Hope you and yours are ok.. On the model can the door's Open? Looking great

[SCLJim]

On the model can the door's Open? Looking great

I'm honestly not sure if there is a way to animate locomotive doors. I figured you could either have a version with it open or closed even though moving with them open is definitely a no no when it comes to the FRA lol.

[BNSF650]

lol that works for me man.. Now is this model going to come with custom EMD Sounds?

[buzz456]

U's were GE I think.
Buzz

[SCLJim]

lol that works for me man.. Now is this model going to come with custom EMD Sounds?

It will need GE sounds. I'll let someone else take care of that part if they want. I have no clue how to add or work with sounds.

[BNSF650]

Opps Yea GE i mean.. Hopefully someone can get some good sounds of what these use to sound like.

[thecanadianrail]

I'm honestly not sure if there is a way to animate locomotive doors. I figured you could either have a version with it open or closed even though moving with them open is definitely a no no when it comes to the FRA lol.

the alco PA has animated doors and windows that can be moved with the touch of a mouse, you should ask how it is done.

[flatbush71]

The Chinese U_Boat has fair sound, its definitely GE sounds. It could do temporally.

[BNSF650]

How is this comeing along?

[BNSF650]

Hey SCL just wondering how is this project coming along?