Thank you, Pete Willard.

[Guest]

I am learning Blender modelling for quite a few months now. But I never thought I would/can make models for ORTS because I did not know the naming of parts (e.g., WHEELS12, BOGIE1, etc.)
Neither did I know ways of realistic texturing. I've used the Ambient Occlusion node before, but using it with orthographic projection produces much better results.
Also, 3D Cabs. And a lot of other stuff, but MAINLY THE NAMING OF PARTS AND HIERARCHY.

The ORTS Content Creation notebook is a BOON.

Thank you so much again.

[TrainSimJack]

I have to agree!

Pete also has a website he runs at his expense.

If you'd like to 'give back' there's a go fund me to help with the expenses of the website.

Here's an article where he talks about the high cost of hosting:

Hosting cost increases. - TrainSim.Com

And here's the go-fund me from that article:

https://gofund.me/3bae17e5

There's no requirement to do this,
I am merely presenting this information because I too have found Petes work to be highly valuable and I think he's a bit humble about it.

[pwillard]

I know the notebook isn't finished yet... but I do remember to work on it sometimes...

[Guest]

I know the notebook isn't finished yet... but I do remember to work on it sometimes...

It already has the main stuff... really thankful for that.
I was wondering if you would be open to adding a section on animating pantographs using Blender to the booklet. It would be really helpful.

Thank you for considering my request.

[pwillard]

Well, let me put it this way... I write what I know. (Or have slightly figured out) If there are glaring omissions... it's probably because I am as clueless as everyone else who wishes there was a tutorial for that.

NOTE: If I ever figure out MANUALLY generated animations... I'll write about it.