Smr Simple!

Here is my first modded Train, i want to share.
I thought to start with the GoldenState , because it was already very nice modelled.

The first version is the GS-2 #4412:

New Revision 2

Revision 2: <Update>

• - Based on GS-4 Rev2 model
  - Changed smokebox door, headlights and cab to match GS-2
  - rescaled and smoothed tender
  - Polygon Count: 6062 (Engine 4831, Tender 1231)

Pictures: Installation:
Extract the .zip and start the unpacked selfextracting archive from it and follow the instructions of the included ReadMe for XML editing.

I hope you enjoy it, so here it is

Wow!!!!! I am sooo getting that!!!!

New Revision 2

Second Version:
Golden State GS-4 (SP #4449)

Revision 2: <UPDATE>

• Complete Engine Model Overhaul:
  - new Boiler
  - new Details (2nd Headlight, a Bell, Firebox, Handrails and more)
  - added Engineer
  - adjusted over 50% parts and details (e.g. overall length, wheel base, wheel diameter)
  - Polygon Count: 7589 (Engine 4924, Tender 2665)
  Tender Changes:
  - added backlight
  - adjusted scale

  

  Texture Changes:
  - retextured most parts
  - 3 Versions (2x SP Daylight, American Freedom Train)

Installation:
Extract the .zip and start the unpacked selfextracting archive from it and follow the instructions of the included ReadMe for XML editing.

Enjoy

.. and here is the last one of my revision:

New Revision 2

GS-6 (SP #4460)

Update 2.2: <Update>

• - added the missing Animation files...
  - fixed windows issue
  - added Engineer in XML

Revision 2:

• - Based on GS-4 Rev2 model
  - scaled down Drive Wheel diameter from 80" to 73,5" (as original)
  - New Rod and Wheel animation because above change
  - Removed skirting
  - Added some details below the new walkways (steam brake cylinders, air compressor, tubes and more)
  - Black painting
  - not 'only passenger and mail' service
  - Polygon Count: 7658 (Engine 4993, Tender 2665)

Pictures: Installation:
Extract the .zip and start the unpacked selfextracting archive from it and follow the instructions of the included ReadMe for XML editing.

Have Fun

COOL! Looking forward to the unveiling.

UPDATE:
I managed to get the Wheel Animations to work, and i uploaded a new version (v2) of all 3 Models!
Also improved the textures of the GS-2 Tender slightly.

All 3 Tenders now require the 6-axles Tender Animation Update .zip from the first Post!

Enjoy

P.S. Thanks to Rodea, for making the animation for my medium tender and to understand how it works. I used that for this animation, just had to add 2 additional wheels.

These look great!

I haven't downloaded new engines before but once I find out how to make them work in a scenario I'll try them.

Don't forget the Daylight.

The GS-4 has 2 headlights in the middle of the face.

NewYorkCentral wrote:The GS-4 has 2 headlights in the middle of the face.

Yep i know that, and the boiler will need a rebuild too, its shape is far from the original. Thats something i will have to change later

If we already have Rodea's 6 axle wheel animations installed do we still need yours from this thread?

BandOFan wrote:If we already have Rodea's 6 axle wheel animations installed do we still need yours from this thread?

never thought about that, but i guess you could use them, if you know how to edit the tender .kfm and change the 4 _wheel_layer_wheels_.. animation file names to match rodea's files.

wingsofphoenix

If and when you have the final version of your engines, (or anything else) please post them in the "Construction Set" thread.
We try to keep them organized, so other people can easier find and use them.
Jancsika

wingsofphoenix wrote:

BandOFan wrote:If we already have Rodea's 6 axle wheel animations installed do we still need yours from this thread?

never thought about that, but i guess you could use them, if you know how to edit the tender .kfm and change the 4 _wheel_layer_wheels_.. animation file names to match rodea's files.

In other words, "Yes".
Thanks for the info.

After adding the tender and some minor changes of the engine, here is now the model rebuild as promised

At first i will start with the

GS-4 (Southern Pacific #4449)

Revision 2 Changes <UPDATE>

• Complete Engine Model Overhaul:
  - new Boiler
  - new Details (2nd Headlight, a Bell, Firebox, Handrails and more)
  - added Engineer
  - adjusted over 50% parts and details (e.g. overall length, wheel base, wheel diameter)
  - Polygon Count: 7589 (Engine 4924, Tender 2665)
  Tender Changes:
  - added backlight
  - adjusted scale

  

  Texture Changes:
  - retextured most parts
  - 3 Versions (2x SP Daylight, American Freedom Train)