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Post by DrJimi on Oct 17, 2006 22:12:27 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2006 22:15:42 GMT
I see two issues with the train so far:
1. Where's the Connect aerial?
2. Which poor trainee is solidbond winding up with random MCB operation? ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by DrJimi on Oct 17, 2006 22:34:24 GMT
I thought we had another week until Connected C69s? I'm working on it... ;D
The aforementioned Instructor/Operator/Trainer/MCB Twiddler just sent me lots of detail shots of the 'revised' cab showing where all the equipment moved to, so I'll be doing a new cab for it. This train sort of forces the issue as to me including the WimbleWare roads in the route.
We also have the new "Ever Ready" loco (and its turbot wagons), and updates to the CO/CP and silver R49 to come.
Gunersbury's almost finished - had to order more virtual concrete.
More as it happens.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2006 23:32:02 GMT
DrJimi, I hope you ain't giving those virtual builders a hard time, and give them holiday pay! ;D On a serious note, again, this looks awesome. To see all these fantastic creations running around on your route all together and one being driven by myself, I will know I've had a taste of what it is like to drive on the Underground  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2006 0:18:43 GMT
That is so realistic, it sent a shudder through me... You all know how much I loved C stock! ;D  Looking good, Dr Jimi - as always! We don't expect anything less of you now! |
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Post by Colin on Oct 18, 2006 8:52:53 GMT
Truelly excellent - now, if only I could cut out the trip cock  ;D ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2006 19:01:07 GMT
just a little niggle but wimbledon services with a c stock are done with a 70 series number ;D ;D ;D apart from 162 i believe
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Post by Colin on Oct 18, 2006 19:05:01 GMT
70 - 77 (and 161 / 162 in the peaks)
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Post by richardh on Oct 18, 2006 19:47:46 GMT
Looking excellent Jimi. All your LU stuff is amazing!  |
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Post by DrJimi on Oct 18, 2006 23:59:35 GMT
Pat/Colin - thanks for the reminder. The released version will come with a number of destinations and corresponding set numbers. If you folks could help us with 'typical' values for both we'd appreciate it (PM or email might be better). Wimbleware and any other DL diagrams for now and maybe Circle, etc. later. No rush at all, as the models are still in the 'body shop' being finished. We're likely a month or two from release with everything else going on (route, Battery loco, CO/CP, R49, ...).
Rich - thank you! All credit for our team's stock cars goes to ace modeller Richard Scott. Cabs (except D78) by Darren. I just glue it all together and add the physics/lights/sounds ;D I'm eternally happy I met up with those guys and the fun it's provided.
/Jimi
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Post by Colin on Oct 19, 2006 9:33:23 GMT
Dr Jimi - you have a PM |
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Post by DrJimi on Oct 24, 2006 22:21:21 GMT
Good news. Rather than me re-hashing my old C69 cab, Darren has offered to build a new one (complete with all the refurb changes, including Connect). He also has a new 3D tool - 3ds Max! This is one serious modeling tool enabling a new range of effects to surfaces, etc. He just sent me the attached as an example.  Methinks our new C69 is going to be a good train! /Jimi |
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Post by richardh on Oct 26, 2006 8:41:44 GMT
Wow, looks amazing! ;D
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Post by DrJimi on Nov 8, 2006 3:34:57 GMT
Don't ask how it got there, what it's doing there, or who's driving. I just take the pictures  Here's part of the passenger view:  As usual, there's something on the seat next to you Appearance looks good (courtesy of Richard) and I'm tweaking the physics and lighting while Darren finishes the stunning new cab. Maybe we can nudge him into sharing some in-progress pics of the new cab. It's a work of art! More news as it happens... /Jimi |
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Post by Colin on Nov 8, 2006 7:29:39 GMT
That's some serious talent in that image. I can't get over the awesome detail of those seats..............awesome |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2006 14:47:33 GMT
Utterley fantastic! The team should be pleased with what they've done so far!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2006 16:29:08 GMT
Hi All, C69 cab latest to compliment Richards excellent stock       This ones going to be a cracker. All The Best. Darren. |
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Post by Colin on Nov 8, 2006 17:09:40 GMT
Wow ;D ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2006 18:26:23 GMT
I'm gonna seriously look into MSTS, how much is it in the shops now? I heard it was about £5.99 or so. I've got to have a go on the C,D,73 stocks, they look incredible. With the passenger view, can you drive a route and then play it back so you can see what it's like to be a passenger on your own train |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2006 21:47:21 GMT
Alex - MSTS retails at anything between £4.99 and £10.99.
The cab looks great Darren!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2006 23:46:27 GMT
Darren, can you please stop showing us photos which you have greyed out? ;D
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2006 14:57:59 GMT
Thanks Guys,
Still alot more detail to add yet. I'm hoping to keep the poly count down so this cab will be able to be used in Kuju's new Rail Simulator when it is release so you will actually sit in the cab instead of having pictures of the cab on the screen which is how MSTS works at the moment. Of course it means i'll have to texture the whole back wall behind the driver but it will certainly look good.
Darren.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2006 17:46:54 GMT
That's amazingly realistic, except it's far too clean and the paintwork is in unrealistically good condition!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2006 18:23:27 GMT
I could texture on some scrapes and dirt on the paintwork but looking at the pics i'm working from i don't think i would ever get it finnished, but i might just have a dabble and see what the end results are like.
Darren.
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Post by trainopd78 on Nov 9, 2006 19:54:27 GMT
That cab is fantastic!!
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DrJimi
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Post by DrJimi on Dec 8, 2006 15:42:46 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2006 15:56:57 GMT
Errrm I might have to get MSTS again! Is that the real thing or a simulation. I love the reflection on the cab desk. |
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Post by solidbond on Dec 8, 2006 19:32:48 GMT
Well - obviously I must have a defect on it, as it seems from the second picture that I am testing for reverse movement |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2006 20:19:30 GMT
Well - obviously I must have a defect on it, as it seems from the second picture that I am testing for reverse movement Yes i thought that looked a bit odd! Maybe you are dealing with a defect or doing some stock training? |
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Post by DrJimi on Dec 8, 2006 20:47:19 GMT
The "Beverage Monitor" MCB had tripped and you were following the procedure checking for train movement If no train movement, check: Pilot light, Air Gauge, M.A indicators for Traction Current, Trip and reset overloads. Try for forward movement. If no movement obtained, try for reverse movement. If train does not move in reverse check Beverage Monitor MCB. If tripped, shut down, remove ALL Keys, alight and replenish mug. Re-open up cab, reset MCB; try to obtain movement again... Here's the night cab on a Putney Bridge service. The cab is now only lit by the offside fluorescent cab light, which makes a difference to the direction and harshness of the shadows, reflections, etc. The destination blind 'repeater' in the cab also matches the train destination for each train 'set' (Circle, Edgware Rd, Parsons Gn, Putney Br, Wimbledon).   You're right - Darren's been working overtime on this! Best, Jimi |
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