The making of QMI_13 G-12 locomotive

[QcRail]

This is the first in a progressive serie aiming at unraveling the G12 diesel loco asset file structure and to, eventually, simplify future repaints.

The G12 engine is built on the modular programming blocks concept, here 3D graphical entities, named childs, We have been used, til now, to have the entire 3d structure within the basic engine ",geopcdx" file: as a demo, I am starting with the basic engine module without links to any "child file". This basic module shows only the chassis and wheel arrangement components. We can also see the floating text logo : (just this piece of rolling stock can make a special addon heading to the reaper shop or scrap yard ).

QMI_13 phase01.jpg

The next posting will have this basic module plus the first child ... let's see what we shall discover?

Till next posting
QcRail

[QcRail]

Before we analyze each Child in detail, lets isolate all the necessary textures for the basic G-12 loco :
1. text_decais
2. text_bell + nm
3. text_floor + nm
4. text_cabine + nm
5. text_chassi + nm
6. cabdoor + nm

Now, we enter the Childs folder
1. body1

text_corpo

text_friente + nm

text_exhaust + nm

QMI_13 phase02_body1.jpg

2. body2 : Not used, see body3
3. body3 : similar to body2 !

text_chassi

bogie/luz

4. g12_cab

text_cabine + nm

cabdoor

Cabview/003

lights/cablight_off

QMI_13 phase03_body1+body3+g12cab.jpg

These 3 children make-up the main loco components, but we are missing many details such as the cab interior.

QMI_13 phase03+g12_cab_NoInterior.jpg

With these 3 child assets we could proceed with a new G12 loco repaint (as long as we stay with the same road name colors, here black and red)

,,, More to come in my next posting, QcRail

[AmericanSteam]

Up and running.

[PullmanCar]

I love that logo with the RMS QUEEN MARY and how you have it positioned.

‘PullmanCar’

[QcRail]

Now we shall focus on various Child Assets :

5. Corrimao - renamed QMI13_handrails
text_corrimao + nm + nmc

QMI_13 phase04+g12_Handrails+grabIrons.jpg

6. g12cabinterior
Cabview/ with all console instruments

text_heater + nm + nmc
text_banco

7. details_brake - repainting optional, depends on railroad painting scheme
text_freiodameo + nm + nmc
text_details +nm + nmc

QMI_13 phase05+g12_before brake assembly.jpg

8. grid - Repainting not needed
text_grid + nm + nmc
text_grid2 +nm + nmc

8. horn_bell - Repainting optional
text_horn + nm + nmc
text_bell + nm + nmc

QMI_13 phase05+g12_horn missing texture.jpg

QMI_13 phase05+g12_horn and bell.jpg

9. protetor - renamed bow_window, located on the driver's side.
text_protetor + nm + nmc

QMI_13 phase05+g12_bow-window missing texture.jpg

10. tramela - renamed latch
text_tramela + nm + nmc, repainting optional

11. conductor - Repainting not needed

We have now, all the necessary child assets to repaint the G12 diesel locomotive (available at DieselWorkshop)
QcRail

[QcRail]

My past posting illustrated, step by step, all the various components or child necessary to repaint the EMD G12 locomotive. In the RWA library we have the number 10 version in the CN red and black paint scheme. I've chosen to focus my new paint scheme on the 50's vintage Canadian National green and yellow scheme. I've also used the famous maple leaf logo for the front of the loco and a minor logo,- the inclined Serves Atlantic Canada logo. to give this very specific CN-QMI livery...

G12_QMI-13_vintage.jpg

Minor details need to resolved, but 0ver 90% is ready and I will post more photos of this QMI13 repaint.

Enjoy, and your feedback will be appreciated

QcRail

[goddrauG]

That is gorgeous! I've always loved the CN liveries, both the red-black and the older green-yellow. She will be a welcome addition to the roster!!!

[QcRail]

That is gorgeous! I've always loved the CN liveries, both the red-black and the older green-yellow. She will be a welcome addition to the roster!!!

Thanks, here are more shots ...

G12_QMI-13_vintage01.jpg

G12_QMI-13_vintage02.jpg

G12_QMI-13_vintage03.jpg

G12_QMI-13_vintage04.jpg

G12_QMI-13_vintage05.jpg

I may want to alter the QMI Railway letter logo with larger font and I might do the 44ton switcher (since I did the RWA version)

Enjoy, QcRail

[goddrauG]

Wouldn’t be a route made by me if the 44-tonner didn’t make a cameo appearance. Go for it