DrJimi
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Post by DrJimi on Apr 10, 2006 17:22:00 GMT
Here's the final views of Kew Gdns. The first shot illustrates many of the final features I added. All foliage is done, the local roads are now present, all local buildings are in place and we have new equipment on the platforms (OPO monitors, textures created from photos courtesy of SolidBond).  OPO monitor on the South platform.  Here's the view from the cab, when at a stand at the stop mark.  The building on the other side of the fence was too distinctive to leave out. If you look at the far end of the North platform you'll see it's OPO Monitor.  Here's a close-up view. Notice the reflection of the D78 itself in the mirror   Looking south from the northern end. The guys from the RHS were busy over the weekend ;D  Amazing how much foliage was planted and grew in just 3 days   Final view, from the passenger footbridge looking north. In the far distance you can see... very little. Which is where the P-way gang is now heading to rectify that issue. (Note to self: Order some more trees and stuff)  More news in a while, when the crew reach Kew rail bridge, the NRO building, etc. Best, Jimi |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2006 21:34:30 GMT
Talk about attention to detail! The surroundings look great!
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Post by agoodcuppa on Apr 10, 2006 22:15:52 GMT
Good work, looks almost real. Have any more sections been done, or is the Richmond-Kew the only part?
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Post by DrJimi on Apr 11, 2006 1:27:01 GMT
When the Richmond road is done (just the scenery around the Kew rail bridge and GUN left) all scenery will be finished from Ealing Broadway as far as Turnham Green (station still to do). After that, I need to continue the scenery heading east. All the trackwork is already there as far as ECT, including the OLY section - although I need to fix a few bits (mostly grades) close to ECT as Lillie Bridge Dpt is a touch off. Roads to Wimbo not yet done, nor anything east of ECT.
Damon - thanks for the comment regarding detail. I have excellent reference material to work from courtesy of several folks on this forum, and I'm greatly enjoying trying to capture the feel of the line. And actually driving it once in a while. With the scenery in place, I can mostly hit the stop marks now - must be time for my virtual D Stock refresher ;D
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Post by Colin on Apr 11, 2006 1:36:42 GMT
we have new equipment on the platforms (OPO monitors, textures created from photos courtesy of SolidBond). Thank gawd for that!! I really have been trying hard to get some pics for you, but at the times i've been at work, the sun just kept getting in the way  ;D ;D Those screenshots are too real - as always They do show however, the very reason I like driving on this branch of the line - with all that greenery it's sometimes strange remembering i'm actually driving a London Underground train ;D ;D |
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Post by DrJimi on Apr 11, 2006 2:00:34 GMT
NP Colin - I know how tricky it can be to get just the shot you want to get. I think it's also my favorite part to virtually drive - just so much character to it. For the curious, here's where we go next... From Kew rail bridge looking south. You can make out Kew in not-too-far distance. The 'block' on the left is merely to remind me that the NRO building goes there. It will be appropriately built and textured. I already build the required road bridges south of here (just visible).  Next is the big challenge. How to fill this area (both east and west of the rail bridge) so it looks realistic but doesn't kill frame rates. I already put in a facsimile of the Kew road bridge (I was laying roads in the area and bumped into the Thames - seemed like a good idea to build the bridge while I was there). I do need to build a specific pub on the river bank near the bridge. Those who provided me with the relevant, err, reference material know why ;D  Now facing north toward GUN from the bridge. As you see, some scenery is already there. The BSI building will be re-build/textured as the real thing. Also need to add the big concrete mess station platform and related buildings, and 3 large road bridges (A4 etc.)  That's progress to date. More as it happpens... |
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Post by CSLR on Apr 12, 2006 8:00:41 GMT
I suppose that you do realise what will happen when both of the current projects are completed?
JoeS will try to drive the 38ts in reverse down the Richmond branch, using the Westinghouse brake to stop at all stations. On leaving Kew Gardens he will go into full power in the hope that, after Richmond, he will at least get as far as the Old Deer Park and might hopefully make it into Richmond Lock.
With this in mind, may I ask if your depiction includes some astonished looking deer, a fisherman and the sound of a very large splash?
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Post by Phil on Apr 12, 2006 11:20:07 GMT
When you build the 'certain pub' on the riverfront, how about extending the backscene to include the CORRECT (i.e. quick) walking route to GUNN. station ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Tomcakes on Apr 12, 2006 11:22:23 GMT
Again, very nice shots  . I presume you've already thought of using backdrops / low detail backing buildings in the area needing lots of population? |
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Post by Colin on Apr 13, 2006 0:33:11 GMT
I suppose that you do realise what will happen when both of the current projects are completed? JoeS will try to drive the 38ts in reverse down the Richmond branch, using the Westinghouse brake to stop at all stations. On leaving Kew Gardens he will go into full power in the hope that, after Richmond, he will at least get as far as the Old Deer Park and might hopefully make it into Richmond Lock. With this in mind, may I ask if your depiction includes some astonished looking deer, a fisherman and the sound of a very large splash? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by DrJimi on Apr 13, 2006 0:59:38 GMT
ROFL! We'll see what can be accomplished in all regards ;D I just received the 38TS cab and related files from Darren (the 'real' cab implementor) and I have to tell you the graphics are superb with a real sense of the character of the train, including very detailed controls and gauges. He's asked me to 'tweak' things a little to optimize the realism of operation, check the 'physics', etc. From what I see already, there's little needs doing -- he's done really good work. EP brake implemented for now. With sufficient, umm, "incentive" a Westinghouse-only version could certainly be produced for you hard-core enthusiasts There is also a good possibility he will have the spare time to do the same for the 59TS -- i.e. real cab/controls/etc. Give us a little while to finish the '38 and make sure it's right. It's going to bring back a few memories for some of you, I feel. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2006 13:36:16 GMT
I suppose that you do realise what will happen when both of the current projects are completed? JoeS will try to drive the 38ts in reverse down the Richmond branch, using the Westinghouse brake to stop at all stations. On leaving Kew Gardens he will go into full power in the hope that, after Richmond, he will at least get as far as the Old Deer Park and might hopefully make it into Richmond Lock. With this in mind, may I ask if your depiction includes some astonished looking deer, a fisherman and the sound of a very large splash? Oi! Wotchya saying?? Spell it out if you have any critisisms of my BVE driving ;D And why ME??   |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2006 13:43:29 GMT
Oi! Wotchya saying?? Spell it out if you have any critisisms of my BVE driving ;D And why ME?? LOL ;D ;D ;D I think I might have added to all this in the 'Better than 125' thread ;D Oh well, at least with Joes plan you can have special features, such as 'What's the fastest an A stock can hit a red stick on the Northern Line', and 'How does a BVE 92 stock fare on the Vic?' All interesting stuff. |
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Post by CSLR on Apr 14, 2006 14:30:39 GMT
Oi! Wotchya saying?? Spell it out if you have any critisisms of my BVE driving ;D And why ME?? Criticising? On the contrary. I am waiting to hear what you are going to try make it do next. BTW Am I mistaken or has your Avatar gone a deeper shade of red ;D ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2006 14:54:33 GMT
Oi! Wotchya saying?? Spell it out if you have any critisisms of my BVE driving ;D And why ME?? Criticising? On the contrary. I am waiting to hear what you are going to try make it do next. BTW Am I mistaken or has your Avatar gone a deeper shade of red ;D ;D Ahh  my mistake! My avatar's returning to it's healthy lighter shade of red now! ;D ;D |
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Post by trc666 on Apr 18, 2006 0:05:48 GMT
Is South Harrow being included?  |
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Post by gabriel on May 15, 2006 13:13:16 GMT
;D
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2006 19:25:36 GMT
was there really any need...?
South Harrow last time i checked was not on the District Line, however if Dr Jimi was doing the District Railway (Which he isn't) it would run from Windsor to Southend, with an electrified unused stub to South Harrow yes...
The South Harrow joke has died a slow and painful death now, please stop...
Cheers,
~ Matloughe
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Post by DrJimi on May 15, 2006 23:47:21 GMT
To hopefully answer the overarching (and oft-asked) question of "what's included", here's a recent screengrab from Mosaic showing the tracks in red, roads/bridges (incomplete) in blue and a familiar stretch of river.  There is more present than just the 'green' line, as in many places there are other tracks that are visible from it. These are present only as far as they are visible (an example being the NR metals near Gunnersbury Triangle or Richmond). Similarly, if I need a Central train to go to/from the Broadway, enough track is present for it to appear/disappear appropriately. Same for the Picc to/from Rayners or Northfields. The 'test track' toward Northfields is longer than needed as I also use it to test new stuff (trains, signals, etc.). Art imitating life ;D Ealing Common depot, Acton Works and Lillie Bridge are also present (although the later needs moving a little). The Wimbo road is not yet laid, although markers are present to do so. Same for HSK. |
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Post by whoosh on May 16, 2006 0:00:15 GMT
This project of yours looks excellent DrJimi, you must be a very patient man, creating such wonderful detail on a computer.
Computers - GRRR!!
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Post by marty on May 16, 2006 10:29:00 GMT
Very nice.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2006 0:34:44 GMT
Le BUMP.
Any news on DrJimi's District Line?
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DrJimi
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Post by DrJimi on Oct 12, 2006 20:30:35 GMT
Short answer - expect new pics in a week or so (KEW-GUN area, GUN stn, GUN-TGN area...). Been unexpetedly busy with releasing the new stocks, so the route was delayed a tad. The C69/77 is expected out of the Dorset body shop this weekend, so will begin final assembly in New Hampshire shortly thereafter -- followed by team test around the London area before release. The virtual shipping costs are killing me |
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