ORTS Rolling Stock wish list

[marklester01]

I think The Guy Who made The ORTS P42DC SounSet( Nash G ), actually had the Code to do it with His Models @ One Time! He also knew how to Mod. other Ones from Other Sims. onto MSTS( now, ORTS ).

[rrdiesel87]

Over the course of 20+ years there has been tons of different models created with a wide range of detail level, accuracy, features, ect. while in the ideal world EVERYTHING would be represented at todays standard, its simply not the case and we all have to make due with what has been made available. There was many things that I personally wanted to have that were non-existent or outdated so I learned to paint and did it myself using better models if available. That being said there is still activity going on from both payware and freeware content creators who are continuing to work behind the scenes improving with every project and bring things to the table we have not had before. As always, this is simply a hobby for most and good work takes time and patience. I think its good that we periodically address what things are wanted and needed, However it needs to be understood that we cant have everything we want, when we want it. the only way to guarantee that is to get some software, learn a new skill, do it yourself and share it with the rest of the community if your willing.

Anyway, Im glad this thread has everyone engaged.....Pete that rack looks fantastic!!

[pwillard]

I am guessing that done in Blender?

Yeah, Blender. It's the way stuff gets done in 2023.

[CSRX]

Yeah, Blender. It's the way stuff gets done in 2023.

Man, I really need to sit down and learn it. The results from you and Scott have been nothing but fantastic!

[R. Steele]

...Anyway, Im glad this thread has everyone engaged.....Pete that rack looks fantastic!!

Yup, excellent work Pete...and the thread is engaging -- ( thanks to Shawn -- for starters ) -- glad I took the time to read the whole thing.

[pwillard]

I just wish I had better resources for 1960's Autoracks. My conclusion is there are as many variations as gray hairs on my head. I picked a Bi-level as they are less common. I have zero retro-autorack drawings in my collection-o'-junk and working from photos is agonizing.

I did look at the freeware from DW that was mentioned. (It's not that awesome but then I feel that way about anything I did before 2010 myself.)

[SD40-2]

Nice looking model there so far.

[marklester01]

Yes, & @ time the PC's weren't that able to render Models that High In Detail( alot didn't even have Air-Hose Detail ). It's just a Wish-List( & Yes, I'd go all out & help if could/knew how, but It's above My Understanding & I'm not,"The Sharpest Spike Laid Down on The ROW".

[R. Steele]

I just wish I had better resources for 1960's Autoracks. My conclusion is there are as many variations as gray hairs on my head. I picked a Bi-level as they are less common. I have zero retro-autorack drawings in my collection-o'-junk and working from photos is agonizing.

I did look at the freeware from DW that was mentioned. (It's not that awesome but then I feel that way about anything I did before 2010 myself.)

Pete here's a couple of autorack drawings I have, got more modern ones from BNSF drawings, PM me.

Ft-41_2-AutoRack.jpg Ft-41-AutoRack.jpg

[pwillard]

Thanks. Better than pictures. Though I've settled on a PENNSY/NYC style car for this one, I guess.

[tarrant75]

Wow!!!!

Texture that one well, and I personally think you have a winner!!!

[pwillard]

Well, you got me wondering what it would look like...

[R. Steele]

Pennsy/NYC is just fine...looks real good...you put that together pretty quick...getting very proficient with blender. Everything I've read about blender is that it has a learning curve..but it's worth it.

[pwillard]

I think you are getting what Scott and I have been saying. Once you practice with it for a bit... it gets relatively easy and especially quick when you want to try out new ideas. Blender also allows you to save Library items ( sort of like you could do with 3D CANVAS) where you can have pre-built parts you commonly use within "arms reach". So, things like trucks, couplers, ladders end grabs, lift bars, etc are already modeled and ready to place on what you are making.

My model may not be 100% accurate, but I've yet to see a lot of consistency in Autoracks... so I'm not letting that stop me from some kitbashing freestyle work.

Blender, being free and now VERY popular, is really the best answer to creating game assets. It may not be what it is designed for, but it's really good at it. Anytime you run into a roadblock, there are tons of answers out there on the net on how to solve it.

Now with a LOGO plate...

[cnwfan]

Would be interested in seeing some AO smith auto frame flats as they were a staple on Milwaukee trains across Iowa. As well as use able 4 bay hoppers (CNW 49x series )