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The new cab, inside and out, still a WIP.



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Due to the compound curvature of the cab ceiling, I couldn't get the longitudinal planks texture right....so, putting my thinking cap on, I decided I'd plank the ceiling with individual (textured) planks....problem solved for the cost of a minor number of polys. Pic later.

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It didn't go without a few hiccups, but the results were worth it.

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More K36.5 cab detail.

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Here is the first version of the cab's external artwork. Working with black is nightmarish, so I use a very dark gray colour instead. The K37 cab is a mess, plenty of dinks and dimples where the rivet heads are. Thats what I'm trying to replicate.

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The secret, folks, to effective artwork - is light and shadow, in all it's variations. You attempt to fool the eye into believing something that's only halfway true. http://www.elvastower.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/pleasantry.gif

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Having said that....I tweaked the firebox rivets and staybolts, with this result.....done in Paint.NET. Compare with the previous pic. I also tweaked the smoke box textures, which I'll show in another pic soon.

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Paint.NET has a wonderful suite of useful tools and effects.



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Herb, if you've torn yourself away from the RGS, what 'colour' should the catcher's stone guard be? I've given it this sort of rusted rustic look, is that right? Thanks.

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Thanks to Herb's valued observations, I have tweaked the sand and steam domes. Tomorrow's work sked will include finishing the cab textures so I can process and test the latest iteration in OR.

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