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by decapod
Thu Jul 04, 2002 10:43 am
Forum: [MSTS1] Screenshots
Topic: Appleby Junction
Replies: 12
Views: 2426

I have been meaning to add a little man since last year - honest

I just got a bit side tracked.

The cab view and controls could be interesting - I was thinking builders butt with marlboro packet "brakes" and beer acelerator
by decapod
Wed Jul 03, 2002 7:55 pm
Forum: Old Deleted Forums
Topic: Wanted - J94 or USA Tank Engine!
Replies: 36
Views: 3417

I was only planning the 3 K&ESR ones (with their horribly detailled lining) and Littleton No7 or NCB shunter... Should give plenty of scope for repaints By that I presume you will be releasing a repaint kit for it? (prepares paint pots for a BR black job :)) Most definitely - I imagine these things...
by decapod
Wed Jul 03, 2002 2:14 pm
Forum: Old Deleted Forums
Topic: Wanted - J94 or USA Tank Engine!
Replies: 36
Views: 3417

I was only planning the 3 K&ESR ones (with their horribly detailled lining) and Littleton No7 or NCB shunter...
Should give plenty of scope for repaints
by decapod
Wed Jul 03, 2002 1:12 pm
Forum: Old Deleted Forums
Topic: Wanted - J94 or USA Tank Engine!
Replies: 36
Views: 3417

This may spur a few peeps on ;) .... K&ESR No 25

(I really don't have much to do at work at the moment.)

<IMG width="769" height="643" SRC="http://album.atomic-systems.com/showPic ... -no25A.jpg">
by decapod
Wed Jul 03, 2002 9:00 am
Forum: [MSTS1] Building Rolling Stock
Topic: Detailed or simple - what does your computer like?
Replies: 30
Views: 3108

I have never had any one complain about my models and there always high in polys. :-? Peter :roll: Interesting, I have lots of complaints about many of the models produced on this site - but we are (rightly) discouraged from voicing them on this forum. I usually bin the ones I don't like very quick...
by decapod
Tue Jul 02, 2002 3:42 pm
Forum: [MSTS1] Building Rolling Stock
Topic: Detailed or simple - what does your computer like?
Replies: 30
Views: 3108

The limit depends on the video card and drivers in DirectX (although MSTS probably has a limit somewhere) it is usually a vertex (a point in a shape) limit of around 32000 for each vertex buffer (which is usually a sub object in a model) so theoretically there is probably no limit to what MSTS can d...
by decapod
Tue Jul 02, 2002 9:44 am
Forum: [MSTS1] Building Rolling Stock
Topic: Detailed or simple - what does your computer like?
Replies: 30
Views: 3108

<i>It is possible to build high detailed, low poly stock simply by using smoothing instead of multiple faces, removing absolutely every hidden face and removing faces that point downwards below 1M - i.e. by being thorough.</i>... Decapod These are assumed in the figures given above. I believe most ...
by decapod
Mon Jul 01, 2002 12:33 pm
Forum: [MSTS1] Building Rolling Stock
Topic: Train Modelling Help
Replies: 1
Views: 821

The modelling tools are: (just search google for web sites) TSM from Abacus - simplest, but has a few limitations with models and only usable with MSTS 3D canvas from Amabilis - much more flexible, slightly more complex, frequent additions and support is great, also works for FS2002 and various othe...
by decapod
Mon Jul 01, 2002 9:21 am
Forum: [MSTS1] Building Rolling Stock
Topic: Detailed or simple - what does your computer like?
Replies: 30
Views: 3108

I agree with Martin (we work on the same project so we should agree!) You also neglected to mention if it was stock or scenery (though I assume you mean stock) It is possible to build high detailed, low poly stock simply by using smoothing instead of multiple faces, removing absolutely every hidden ...
by decapod
Fri Jun 28, 2002 12:32 pm
Forum: Old Deleted Forums
Topic: Magnetic Retaining Walls, in the style of Magnetic Platforms
Replies: 21
Views: 2632

Simon - have another look at the downloads and see if the new file meets your needs 8)
by decapod
Fri Jun 28, 2002 12:30 pm
Forum: Old Deleted Forums
Topic: Wanted - J94 or USA Tank Engine!
Replies: 36
Views: 3417

Littleton No 7 was an austerity, No 5 was similar to No 4 so I could probably add that version too, almost a set!

Just need Littleton Colliery as a route (which is almost a branch line in itself)
by decapod
Fri Jun 28, 2002 8:33 am
Forum: Old Deleted Forums
Topic: Wanted - J94 or USA Tank Engine!
Replies: 36
Views: 3417

Michael - that's the original Jonathan Olds one mentioned earlier in the thread.

Looks like after months of asking, J94fan may get his wish 4 times over :)
by decapod
Thu Jun 27, 2002 10:21 pm
Forum: [MSTS1] Texture Creation
Topic: GWR Nameplate lettering font
Replies: 2
Views: 2444

GWR Nameplate lettering font

To go with the GWR number font... for the person who asked for it

<IMG width="320" height="182" SRC="http://album.atomic-systems.com/showPic ... etters.jpg">

Just right click on the picture above and select Save.
by decapod
Thu Jun 27, 2002 8:28 pm
Forum: [MSTS1] Screenshots
Topic: tales from the dark side
Replies: 7
Views: 1520

Re: tales from the dark side

- this loco will be well worth a download hmmm - it was quite a while ago when I started this (my first steam loco project) http://forums.atomic-systems.com/viewtopic.php?t=756&sid=2dcf8944af46063cc3fdc01384ffd962 lets hope I don't take as long to finish it :silly: Are there any other 0-6-0's that ...
by decapod
Thu Jun 27, 2002 12:04 pm
Forum: Old Deleted Forums
Topic: Wanted - J94 or USA Tank Engine!
Replies: 36
Views: 3417

I have to build one for the KESR No25 Northiam, I just need some plans - can anyone scan me 4mm plans at 300 or 360dpi ?
Unfortunately it's not at the top of my list, but I could move it up a bit if I had the plans.

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