U.K. trainsim DMUs

nelson · Post by **nelson** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 5:04 pm

True. The man's got talent.

markw · Post by **markw** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 5:42 pm

buffy500 wrote:
No offence taken.
The 117's were a long time ago, and look a bit tired now.
I think that they would be improved no end by 1024 textures and a rebuild of the interior.

Funny, I was thinking the same thing myself the other day when I "updated" the WM 117 with the new performance physics and some tweaks to the textures. Looking at the textures now they are very poor compared to what I do now, but they were a first attempt I suppose.

If you do decide to rebuild the model, let me know, I would like to have a go at doing some detailed textures for them. Perhaps not quite so many versions, though...

bristolian · Post by **bristolian** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 5:51 pm

Hello all, I personally like the Class 117s released on the WSR route, they seem to capture the shape well, and the underfloor detailing is very good. It's a shame that there aren't any repaints of these, perhaps they're not allowed.

It's also such a shame that the characteristic 1st gen DMU transmission whine cannot be created in MSTS, as I have a good recording inside a Class 117 in Bristol.

Best wishes, Bob.

Timcourt1 · Post by **Timcourt1** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 9:39 pm

If I get time to do it, I want to update the Trans pennine 124 unit, hopefully once the BATS Southern is out the way I might start working on this in the evenings, can do all my other stuff over the weekend.

What do you reckon - worth it?

Tim C

jimmyladd · Post by **jimmyladd** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 9:43 pm

Definately Tim. When Simon was working on his dmu's he had a very small area of the 1024/1024 texture for the cab, and they didn't look very good. He then used a seperate 512/512 texture for the cab and it has made a huge difference, so I would say GO FOR IT!

Jim

nelson · Post by **nelson** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 9:46 pm

Definately worth it Tim

117305 · Post by **117305** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 9:51 pm

nice one

ccsdc · Post by **ccsdc** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 11:23 pm

Timcourt1 wrote:If I get time to do it, I want to update the Trans pennine 124 unit, hopefully once the BATS Southern is out the way I might start working on this in the evenings, can do all my other stuff over the weekend.

What do you reckon - worth it?

Tim C

Definitely Tim, this was by favourite DMU.

Dave

Timcourt1 · Post by **Timcourt1** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 11:32 pm

Cheers chaps, Its likely to be a few weeks but applying my new texture techiniques and re making the model should make for a pretty unit I think, the 124 was my first attempt at a train in MSTS believe it or not.

johndibben · Post by **johndibben** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 12:41 pm

Timcourt1 wrote:Cheers chaps, Its likely to be a few weeks but applying my new texture techiniques and re making the model should make for a pretty unit I think, the 124 was my first attempt at a train in MSTS believe it or not.

I do

Your first ever model was a 'sausage on a stick' modern UK platform lamp, of which you were very proud.

I have a VERY good memory, as friends, foes and mods will confirm

A class 124 revamp would be very popular I've no doubt.

BTW, if anyone seriously considers making a 1st. genration DMU, or SR DEMU (if they must

), or further plans, I'm happy to send more.

The binding on the book is holding up well

Met Brian Golding when MSTS wasn't even a dream. Meant mainly for 4mm modellers who were scratchbuilding, kitbuilding or hacking things about (a nasty habit of mine), I'm sure he'd appreciate the use his plans are being put to now by trainsimmers.

Anyone wrestling with with the infamous MTK kits found it a great help

Colin Massingham who 'was' MTK kits, sadly now dead, got so much stick over quality that he marketed them under the name 'El .'

That's a true story

ThamesClyde · Post by **ThamesClyde** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 1:05 pm

John thanks to your scans here is my next unit under construction, side textures done, jimmys working on the front texture, Jig built at Derby Carriage works and here is the first glimpse of the new unit, the front texture is the 104 until Jim finishes the front.
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Regards
Simon

johndibben · Post by **johndibben** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 1:47 pm

Luvly Jubbly

Very handy for The Cambrian as well

ianmacmillan · Post by **ianmacmillan** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 4:00 pm

The book also contains drawings for the Edinburgh Glasgow inter-city Swindon sets.

(Hint !)

Post by **NeutronIC** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 8:36 pm

I just want to thank John Dibben at this point for being the source to a great many drawings that have helped kick start this

Matt.

rwaceyw · Post by **rwaceyw** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 10:31 pm

John, would you have drawings for the 207 class?

Also, thanks to all involved with supplying the DMUS, they are fantastic and fill a big gap in MSTS downloads

David