ORTS Rolling Stock wish list

[SD40-2]

Nice looking model there so far.

[pwillard]

I just wish I had better resources for 1960's Autoracks. My conclusion is there are as many variations as gray hairs on my head. I picked a Bi-level as they are less common. I have zero retro-autorack drawings in my collection-o'-junk and working from photos is agonizing.

I did look at the freeware from DW that was mentioned. (It's not that awesome but then I feel that way about anything I did before 2010 myself.)

[R. Steele]

...Anyway, Im glad this thread has everyone engaged.....Pete that rack looks fantastic!!

Yup, excellent work Pete...and the thread is engaging -- ( thanks to Shawn -- for starters ) -- glad I took the time to read the whole thing.

[CSRX]

Yeah, Blender. It's the way stuff gets done in 2023.

Man, I really need to sit down and learn it. The results from you and Scott have been nothing but fantastic!

[pwillard]

I am guessing that done in Blender?

Yeah, Blender. It's the way stuff gets done in 2023.

[rrdiesel87]

Over the course of 20+ years there has been tons of different models created with a wide range of detail level, accuracy, features, ect. while in the ideal world EVERYTHING would be represented at todays standard, its simply not the case and we all have to make due with what has been made available. There was many things that I personally wanted to have that were non-existent or outdated so I learned to paint and did it myself using better models if available. That being said there is still activity going on from both payware and freeware content creators who are continuing to work behind the scenes improving with every project and bring things to the table we have not had before. As always, this is simply a hobby for most and good work takes time and patience. I think its good that we periodically address what things are wanted and needed, However it needs to be understood that we cant have everything we want, when we want it. the only way to guarantee that is to get some software, learn a new skill, do it yourself and share it with the rest of the community if your willing.

Anyway, Im glad this thread has everyone engaged.....Pete that rack looks fantastic!!

[marklester01]

I think The Guy Who made The ORTS P42DC SounSet( Nash G ), actually had the Code to do it with His Models @ One Time! He also knew how to Mod. other Ones from Other Sims. onto MSTS( now, ORTS ).

[CSRX]

The beginnings of an 89' Open Bilevel Autorack.

Excuse me while I pick my jaw up from the floor. I am guessing that done in Blender? That is impressive!

[pwillard]

The beginnings of an 89' Open Bilevel Autorack.

[CSRX]

Agree, however, I gotta admit sometimes I just want to run a dirty beat up wreck of diesel, hauling a load of absolutely despicable looking trash gondolas....I may be a little twisted...but it's fun to me. Oh Yeah, add a caboose on the end.

Sounds like you need some clapped out GMTX and LTEX units then.

[R. Steele]

...Lastly, I get the whole weathered vs unweathered thing....

Agree, however, I gotta admit sometimes I just want to run a dirty beat up wreck of diesel, hauling a load of absolutely despicable looking trash gondolas....I may be a little twisted...but it's fun to me. Oh Yeah, add a caboose on the end.

[CSRX]

One of my pet peeves is that repainters--whose work I do greatly appreciate--still rely too heavily on older models with poor detail, Fred Flintstone wheels, etc. It's sort of like putting a $3K paint job on an old automobile without fixing all the dents and rust.

What is often lacking these days from OR in the way of models is much of the newer locomotives and rebuilds of existing locomotives. There is also a paucity of the various "heritage" units out there. The payware vendors, for whatever reason, seem fixated on producing models of the 60's-80's era these days. I enjoy those models, too, but I wish there would be more current generation stuff out there.

One final note, a lot of repaints don't have much weathering. I like that some repainters will provide both weathered and unweathered textures with their offerings.

While I do understand your point of view on "older models" I want to say, not all current standard models with the perfect round wheels and super detailed whatever, fits every railroad out there. A good example, some of the locomotives I try to represent, have double clasp brake shows on their trucks, while most current models available, do not represent this, so sticking to an older model that does represent this, works for me, whether it has those odd shaped wheels or not.

Modern equipment is essentially what this post was about, newer models such as the SD70ACu series, or the AC4400CWM's for example, as well as many of the current rebuild locomotives such as the GP31 and GP33 ECO units.

Lastly, I get the whole weathered vs unweathered thing. Some folks prefer to have a clean fresh look to most of their locomotive equipment. I may or may not make some small weather attempts on various pieces, but I much prefer the clean look, especially when some railroads today actually still make an attempt to wash their fleet. In the end, there are several paint programs available and folks willing to give technical advice if you ever want to weather or repaint as your heart desires of what you wish to have.

[wwhall]

One of my pet peeves is that repainters--whose work I do greatly appreciate--still rely too heavily on older models with poor detail, Fred Flintstone wheels, etc. It's sort of like putting a $3K paint job on an old automobile without fixing all the dents and rust.

What is often lacking these days from OR in the way of models is much of the newer locomotives and rebuilds of existing locomotives. There is also a paucity of the various "heritage" units out there. The payware vendors, for whatever reason, seem fixated on producing models of the 60's-80's era these days. I enjoy those models, too, but I wish there would be more current generation stuff out there.

One final note, a lot of repaints don't have much weathering. I like that some repainters will provide both weathered and unweathered textures with their offerings.

[CSRX]

Do make a Flashing Ditch Light Mode( if not there already ) added to go along with the NS Repaints too please? NS may not have as many now, but still get to see some off & on.

They already have flashing ditchlights. If you hit H once, it will have the lights solid, hit H again and the ditch lights flash. Would be great to have in integrated into the horn, as flashing ditchlights usually are, but it's probably something more complex to work with.

[marklester01]

Do make a Flashing Ditch Light Mode( if not there already ) added to go along with the NS Repaints too please? NS may not have as many now, but still get to see some off & on.