For the love of Alcos (RS-3)

[pwillard]

It's part of some random stuff I've been drawing... I can make it available, but it's a W.I.P.

[SD40-2]

Hi Parker,

Thanks - a "Two-Fer" even better.

Ron's image is so perfect - it's like he's done this before.


This is just a quick edit - but - I think it will work quite well. Two more gauge faces down with little effort on my part - very cool.

This will stagnate for a bit - as I have some Holiday Travel starting tonight - I won't have a chance to work on this again for a week or so.

Regards,
Scott

Looking really nice. While I'm not the biggest ALCo fan, my first diesel locomotive model was a Lionel Union Pacific RS-3, so I have a bit of a soft spot for them. Hopefully you'll make a DB-equipped version of the RS-3 for a bit more variety with possible roads.

[EldoradoRailroad]

A little tricks with lights?

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Bright
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Look carefully..there is a difference. Bright is not just bigger. Thanks for the Alco Scott!

Steve

[scottb613]

Hi Steve,

Looks good - volumetric?

Regards,
Scott

[EldoradoRailroad]

If you like I can PM both liteglow.png and your modified include file for lighting for this model. I figure I better let these tricks off the hard drive before I get too old, or worse, that long hot summer shuts down simming for months.

Steve

[scottb613]

If you like I can PM both liteglow.png and your modified include file for lighting for this model. I figure I better let these tricks off the hard drive before I get too old, or worse, that long hot summer shuts down simming for months.

Steve

Hi Steve,

Sure - I have a ways to go but I'll take a gander - I'll save it with your other secret project for when I get closer to release.

Thanks.

Regards,
Scott

[scottb613]

Hi Folks,

After numerous distractions - I’m trying to get motivated for another run at 3D Cabs.

Threw a fresh paint on the model to pique my interest. Granted - the prototype was a phase I and the model is currently a phase III. Honestly - it’s easy enough to change once I finish the cab. The big ventilation ports in the doors need to be replaced with louvers - remove the water tank - remove the steam generator stack - needs a Wabco single horn (need to find a good audio file for same) - no cab signaling device - etc…

I have an agreement with myself - that while I can slap on a fresh paint - no shape work will be done until I finish the 3D Cab. The wrong number boards will remain until they annoy me enough to finish the cab - LOL - such is the life of a freeware guy.





Regards,
Scott

[jkorienek]

Wow, great detail. The state of the art for train sims just gets better.

[scottb613]

Wow, great detail. The state of the art for train sims just gets better.

Hi…

Thanks much!!!


Yeah - the loco weighs in a more than 50K polys - and even a trio pulling a heavy train seems to have little effect on performance. It’s the most detailed diesel I’ve ever run (I usually stick with 1st gen stuff) - even the panel lines are cut into the hood of the model.

Regards,
Scott

[cuontv]

Holy smokes Scott!

The realisim, paint and attention to detail is stunning. Great work!

-Tom

[scottb613]

Holy smokes Scott!

The realisim, paint and attention to detail is stunning. Great work!

-Tom

Hi Tom,

Thanks as well!!!


I run it with the Alco sounds from the BLW/ZT B&M Set - best I've heard in ORTS - swapped the horn for the RS3L by Trae Pederson in the lib - and Gerry's physics - she's a hoot to run.

Regards,
Scott

[Whatever2006]

Hi Folks,

After numerous distractions - I’m trying to get motivated for another run at 3D Cabs.

Threw a fresh paint on the model to pique my interest. Granted - the prototype was a phase I and the model is currently a phase III. Honestly - it’s easy enough to change once I finish the cab. The big ventilation ports in the doors need to be replaced with louvers - remove the water tank - remove the steam generator stack - needs a Wabco single horn (need to find a good audio file for same) - no cab signaling device - etc…

I have an agreement with myself - that while I can slap on a fresh paint - no shape work will be done until I finish the 3D Cab. The wrong number boards will remain until they annoy me enough to finish the cab - LOL - such is the life of a freeware guy.





Regards,
Scott

Solid progress there Scott, I do wonder if the other roads might be worked on as well, if that's fine with you that is.

[scottb613]

Hi Eoin,

Thanks - yep - repaints always welcome in my book - my intent - is to produce a paint kit - eventually.


Regards,
Scott

[scottb613]

Hi Folks,

Anyone have a Facebook account and willing to grab some photos for me?

I don't and they make it impossible to look at images.

National Stereoscopic Association | Western Maryland Railroad ALCO RS-3 No | Facebook

It will help me do a better job.

If interested - please grab the images, zip them, and post here.

Thanks.

Regards,
Scott

[scottb613]

Hi Folks,

Someone is emailing them to me - thanks!!!

Regards,
Scott