This is just something I was messing around with in Blender this morning. Don't look for this soon, I'm still learning, but it is something I would like to see in the game.
Any ideas on how to do the geometry for the nose where it transitions from the round corner up into the head light assembly would be appreciated.
Thanks,
John
SP Alco C-415
SP Alco C-415
by Johnybotto » Sat Jan 28, 2012 4:33 pm
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Re: SP Alco C-415
by Johnybotto » Sat Jan 28, 2012 5:32 pm
OK I think I got it close.
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Re: SP Alco C-415
by Johnybotto » Sat Jan 28, 2012 5:43 pm
And this is a picture of what I'm shooting for:
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Re: SP Alco C-415
by Johnybotto » Sun Jan 29, 2012 2:03 pm
This mornings progress:
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Re: SP Alco C-415
by imnew » Sun Jan 29, 2012 4:13 pm
This looks promising 
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Re: SP Alco C-415
by Johnybotto » Mon Jan 30, 2012 2:29 pm
Today I decided to try and get a start on the most difficult part for me, the trucks. I have profile drawings but no end drawings for these trucks, so I don't know how deep they are supposed to be. I have done it all from photos. Any input on these would be most welcome. And if anyone knows where I can find a good set of drawings for these trucks (aar type B I believe) that info would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
John
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Re: SP Alco C-415
by Csxgp38-2 » Mon Jan 30, 2012 2:30 pm
I saw a model of one of these for sale 2 days ago for $20 at the flear market... Nice work so far. PC scheme also?
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Re: SP Alco C-415
by Johnybotto » Mon Jan 30, 2012 2:37 pm
Hello CSXGP38-2,
Thanks for looking in.
This is my first attempt at a locomotive so I will be happy to get it running. After that I don't think it would be too much trouble to do the low and medium cab versions. The SP units had the high cab. I will try to do a clean job of the UVs so repainters can have their way with it once it is done. But for now, poly count and the basic model are my main concern.
John
Thanks for looking in.
This is my first attempt at a locomotive so I will be happy to get it running. After that I don't think it would be too much trouble to do the low and medium cab versions. The SP units had the high cab. I will try to do a clean job of the UVs so repainters can have their way with it once it is done. But for now, poly count and the basic model are my main concern.
John
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Re: SP Alco C-415
by Johnybotto » Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:32 pm
Added Bell, Lights and Steps today:
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Re: SP Alco C-415
by Csxgp38-2 » Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:52 pm
Great progress!!! I will be watching this come along!
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Re: SP Alco C-415
by Johnybotto » Fri Feb 03, 2012 4:50 pm
Sorry, no progress the last few days. Still trying to locate drawings for the trucks. And then it's back to school on Monday. So it may be a while before I get back to it, but it's not forgotten.
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Re: SP Alco C-415
by Csxgp38-2 » Fri Feb 03, 2012 7:16 pm
To start, use the 4 feet 8 1/2 inches between wheels, as that's standard track gauge. The only other suggestion I have is to locate an old Alco unit with similar trucks and measure the demensions.
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Re: SP Alco C-415
by Chacal » Sat Feb 04, 2012 1:40 pm
Here is all I could find on the AAR type B.
It's pretty amazing that there is no scale drawing of that ubiquitous truck anywhere to be found.
It's pretty amazing that there is no scale drawing of that ubiquitous truck anywhere to be found.
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Re: SP Alco C-415
by Johnybotto » Sat Feb 04, 2012 2:45 pm
That is an awesome 3d render of the truck! Thank you for supplying the images, they will help, Chacal! I agree, the plans are harder to find than on would think. I even contacted the Alco Historical and Technical Society and they have no plans. I may have to find a loco that has then and see if I can't get some basic measurements.
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Re: SP Alco C-415
by Johnybotto » Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:05 am
Mdurdan that would be most welcome, thank you!
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