SD70ACe

[RSGray]

Another quick render showing progress. Work focused on the rear and sides.

[LoneWolfDon]

What? The wheels fell right off! .. just kidding, I know it's a work-in-production.
But, it's looking really nice so far. Great details.

Regarding paint-jobs you might make for it, personally I like trains that have a "weathered" look about them. Though sometimes shiny-and-new can be nice too.

[RSGray]

Regarding paint-jobs you might make for it, personally I like trains that have a "weathered" look about them. Though sometimes shiny-and-new can be nice too.

Yeah, as a personal preference, I too prefer the weathered look. I feel it really helps the assets to look more 'lived in' and dare I say it 'real'. However when a certain item (for example a bike, a car, or a locomotive) is used under license in a game or simulation, the owner of the brand is entitled to dictate how their brand is represented. Some companies simply want their brand to be represented 'pure and clean' which I can fully understand. Sometimes that's why certain car racing games will not allow damage to the cars. Anyhow, enough waffling for tonight :)

[SMMDigital]

However when a certain item (for example a bike, a car, or a locomotive) is used under license in a game or simulation, the owner of the brand is entitled to dictate how their brand is represented.

That's why we've got hackers and re-skinners!

Good looking WIP shots. Aesthetically, that is one of the ugliest locomotives on the market, but it just oozes big massive train pulling power! Even the sounds are bad-to-the-bone!

[RSGray]

More details going in...


Now starting to work on the right-hand-side.


Time for a coffee.

[zacke]

Very,very nice! Really looking forward to this engine!!

Z

[BNSF650]

Lets just hope it has the real sounds of a EMD SD70ace

[RSGray]

More progress. Side details going in on the right hand side of the unit.
Next it's the underbelly and bogies.



Please feel free to comment :)

[kin3]

WOW!

[imnew]

Wow ! Perfection

[RSGray]

Work more or less complete on the trucks. Next up will be finishing the details on the underbelly and upper half of the unit tomorrow.

[dejoh]

Looking good. 2 questions. What road names will be represented? Can we have a LOUD horn?
I for one appreciate your work.

[micaelcorleone]

Hey everyone,
my first post.

I really hope you include the UP Heritage paintschemes. photos:http://www.trainweb.org/richard/UPHeritage/UP_Heritage_Photo_Shoot.html
Unfortunately there are some minor inaccuracies on the body of the model (compare to photos). I already send you a mail on that issue, hope you recieved it.
Over all it's very good.

[Edwardus]

That looks fantastic Gray, definite purchase for me.

You mentioned UP as the main livery, will there be BNSF too?

[harryadkins]

Great work! Looking forward to some NS versions of this mighty locomotive.