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Today, 02:28 PM

pwillard replied to a thread How can i repaint if loco as dds texture in MSTS Engine And Livery Skinning

Caveat. DDS is a lossy format... so actually EDITING a DDS file tends to lose pixel data. DDS files use 'lossy' compression which means that you...

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Today, 07:04 AM

scottb613 replied to a thread How can i repaint if loco as dds texture in MSTS Engine And Livery Skinning

Hi Folks, How are you making the DDS? Via the NVidia Plugin? Regards, Scott

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01-25-2023, 12:55 PM

scottb613 replied to a thread Scenes Without Trains - 2022 in Open Rails Screen Shots

Hi Andrew, You're definitely a new contender in a field of giants - look'n good! Regards, Scott

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01-24-2023, 10:15 AM

pwillard replied to a thread Which 3D app is best for an amateur? in MSTS Locomotive Design

Just wanted to mention. This was also true for me --> " I tried both Gmax and TSM before settling with 3DC" I used 3DC for all of my work up...

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01-23-2023, 08:51 PM

scottb613 replied to a thread Which 3D app is best for an amateur? in MSTS Locomotive Design

Hi Folks, The one other thought that makes a HUGE difference in your models - is out of the Train Sim modeling packages - only 3DC and Blender can...

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01-23-2023, 06:49 PM

scottb613 replied to a thread Which 3D app is best for an amateur? in MSTS Locomotive Design

Hi Joseph, Welcome back - I don't know if you recall - about a year ago you graciously shared some of your work with me - can't thank you enough...

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01-23-2023, 05:06 PM

pwillard replied to a thread Which 3D app is best for an amateur? in MSTS Locomotive Design

Just use Blender. All of my recent releases have been created with Blender. It's perfectly capable and is not destined to either become abandonware...

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01-20-2023, 10:22 AM

scottb613 replied to a thread Active Environment Work for Open Rails in Open Rails Discussion

Hi Peter, Hah - understood. I was never really impressed with any MSTS environment. The only one I liked and used for everything was the one from...

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01-20-2023, 09:29 AM

scottb613 replied to a thread TSUtil New Release (3.6.11A) in Open Rails Discussion

Hi Folks, I haven't tried it - do you have "7Zip" loaded? Regards, Scott

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01-20-2023, 08:32 AM

scottb613 replied to a thread Active Environment Work for Open Rails in Open Rails Discussion

Hi Peter, Thanks for the update. Yeah - the few times I checked "Use MSTS Environment" - I didn't notice anything helpful and it looked bad. I...

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01-19-2023, 06:40 PM

scottb613 replied to a thread Mr. Big Stuff - 2.0 - B&M R1A Mountain in MSTS Locomotive Design

Hi Shawn, It took me a while to actually give it an earnest try. I'm no rocket scientist - but I picked up enough to make a model over the...

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01-19-2023, 04:58 PM

scottb613 replied to a thread Mr. Big Stuff - 2.0 - B&M R1A Mountain in MSTS Locomotive Design

Hi Shawn, Thanks - yeah - while switching to Blender was a bit of a setback on the Mountain - I think it will be a good investment overall and...

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01-19-2023, 04:53 PM

scottb613 replied to a thread Mr. Big Stuff - 2.0 - B&M R1A Mountain in MSTS Locomotive Design

Hi Larry, Thanks... Artist - LOL - not me - it's just pure perseverance - I keep pounding my head against the wall until I get something I...

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01-19-2023, 01:44 PM

scottb613 replied to a thread Mr. Big Stuff - 2.0 - B&M R1A Mountain in MSTS Locomotive Design

Hi Folks, I have my Mountain sorted and ported to Blender. I've been able to save most of my texture work - swapped wheels from Alpha Hybrid...

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01-19-2023, 12:07 PM

scottb613 replied to a thread UKTrainsim's Days may be Numbered in General

Hi Folks, Yeah - don't want to lose UKFS. "Railworks America" seems to be in the same boat - numerous posts about funding and lack of cash -...

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01-18-2023, 04:45 PM

scottb613 replied to a thread Active Environment Work for Open Rails in Open Rails Discussion

Hi Peter, Thanks - I'll pass it along. Regards, Scott

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01-18-2023, 04:44 PM

scottb613 replied to a thread Active Environment Work for Open Rails in Open Rails Discussion

Hi Neil, I'm with you - I've been running the "Unsupported" version for the past few weeks for testing and I miss Monogame/ReShade - and all the...

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01-18-2023, 09:23 AM

scottb613 replied to a thread Active Environment Work for Open Rails in Open Rails Discussion

Happy to help. Regards, Scott

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01-18-2023, 09:22 AM

scottb613 replied to a thread Active Environment Work for Open Rails in Open Rails Discussion

Hi Peter, IIRC - James mentioned extending the "skydome" like 6 degrees further than they were. I haven't noticed any issues. Can you post a pix...

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01-17-2023, 06:53 PM

scottb613 started a thread Active Environment Work for Open Rails in Open Rails Discussion

Hi Folks, RE: http://www.elvastower.com/forums/index.php?/topic/34984-build-a-better-skydome-terragen-2/ Just a heads up for those that don't...

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01-16-2023, 07:18 PM

scottb613 replied to a thread Graphical Glitch with Mactier Route Grass in Open Rails Route Projects and Questions

Hi Folks, Yep - three common vegetation issue texture fixes: 1) The Cruciform - as Paul stated - you need to blank (alpha channel) some pixels...

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01-15-2023, 12:54 PM

scottb613 replied to a thread Mr. Big Stuff - 2.0 - B&M R1A Mountain in MSTS Locomotive Design

Hi Folks, Ported my Mountain into Blender. I haven't lost all the texture work but I have some things to work out. I need to punch some holes in...

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01-14-2023, 07:31 PM

scottb613 replied to a thread L&HR 1940 route issue-Approaching Maybrook from the North in MSTS Route Design

Hi Denis, Sounds good - I've built the 80 class Mikado's, the 90 class Consolidations, and the 10 class Mountains for the LHR - I grew up a few...

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01-14-2023, 06:58 PM

scottb613 replied to a thread L&HR 1940 route issue-Approaching Maybrook from the North in MSTS Route Design

Hi Paul, Always nice to see you posting - all good. I'm running a modified version of the LHR - I added DEM for Distant Mountains and many new...

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01-14-2023, 03:56 PM

pnrailway replied to a thread L&HR 1940 route issue-Approaching Maybrook from the North in MSTS Route Design

Scott, Denis is showing the track of the New Haven line from the north. I have had the same problem. BTW, how are you doing onld friend?

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01-14-2023, 02:28 PM

scottb613 replied to a thread L&HR 1940 route issue-Approaching Maybrook from the North in MSTS Route Design

Hi Denis, I'm not sure where you are. The New Haven line from the North - the line from rail bridge at Kingston to Maybrook - isn't modeled. The...

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01-13-2023, 12:16 PM

scottb613 replied to a thread Hot Rod Lima - B&M P4 Pacific in MSTS Locomotive Design

Hi Steve, Thanks for looking - for me it's a passing interest - as I've got way too much on my plate right now... Regards, Scott

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01-13-2023, 07:33 AM

scottb613 replied to a thread Hot Rod Lima - B&M P4 Pacific in MSTS Locomotive Design

Hi Eric, Thanks - yeah - I guess they did have some unique looking Pacific's. So many steamers - so little time . The shroud ("skyline casing" on...

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01-13-2023, 07:23 AM

scottb613 replied to a thread Hot Rod Lima - B&M P4 Pacific in MSTS Locomotive Design

Hi Shawn, Hah - will do - I'm always going through Bangor via 395 to "The Airline" out to Wesley. I had put an offer in on a home on Ebeemee in...

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01-12-2023, 01:00 PM

scottb613 replied to a thread Hot Rod Lima - B&M P4 Pacific in MSTS Locomotive Design

Hi Marek, Thanks - you sure helped me get started with Blender. I did wind up animating the "piston/crosshead" by eye and it did come out silky...

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