Smokebox: Central Pacific Railroad #60 "Jupiter" 4-4-0

[JohnS]

I've added the throttle.

Ok Mike, be honest, how long did it take you to make that throttle? It looks great.

[mrennie]

I've added the throttle.

Ok Mike, be honest, how long did it take you to make that throttle? It looks great.

Thanks

It took about six days to make, not counting the animation (which I'm about to do now - it's quite complicated, with seven parts that move in different directions when the lever is pulled).

[JohnS]

I've added the throttle.

Ok Mike, be honest, how long did it take you to make that throttle? It looks great.

Thanks

It took about six days to make, not counting the animation (which I'm about to do now - it's quite complicated, with seven parts that move in different directions when the lever is pulled).

I don't have any words. Just wow!

[mrennie]

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[ZekTheKid]

Nothing but from me. That is some fantastic detail!

[MadMike1024]

SO beautiful!

[evafan002]

holy....so pretty.......

[mrennie]

Some more work-in-progress shots

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[bpetit]

Looks excellent!

[ZekTheKid]

[TheTeenageFoamer]

The most beautiful splash of colors I have ever seen, and I love the background setting. Excellent work!

[XDriver]

Holy

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[mrennie]

The package will come with period CPRR rolling stock. Here's the first one, a 30' flat car.

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You can see the real-life one in this photo, coupled behind Jupiter's tender: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Transcontinental_Railroad#/media/File:First_Transcontinental_Rail.jpg

[bpetit]

[ZekTheKid]