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#1 User is offline   Shay 5 

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Posted 25 September 2012 - 06:33 PM

Taking a break from the shay project while some other guys test it out, I decided to start working with the spider again. The modelling part is mostly done and the Eng work is almost complete. I need to get with Steve and see about perfecting the sounds. Yes, It has hit-and-miss sounds.
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Posted 26 September 2012 - 06:34 PM

Right, right, right! So this is the thing then. So it wouldn't even have a horn. And any type of 'bell' would no doubt be a hand ringer like a school bell the crew would have on the deck they would pick up and ring.
And brake squeals would be a must too.

I know it looks simple, but this is a lot of work ahead still. :lol2:

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Posted 27 September 2012 - 01:56 PM

Yep. Sure is. I'm almost ready to get it out to the testers. The sounds are about complete. Now I just need a good cab view, and drop it down a stitch.

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Posted 28 September 2012 - 05:28 PM

Now I think I'm getting somewhere with the spider. Thanks to Steve, we were able to cook up some really good sounds for the spider. All I have to do now is lower it a little and have some guys test it out. Odd though, In view#5, the engine spins and I'm not even moving. It seems ORTS has the animations playing in View 5.
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Posted 28 September 2012 - 07:55 PM

That's a great looking little crittur, Jeff.

Cheers Bazza

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Posted 29 September 2012 - 06:15 AM

Nice work. Looks like it is floating a few inches above the rail, though...

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Posted 29 September 2012 - 05:30 PM

It is. That's the next thing I'm going to do. Kinda dragging my feet.

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Posted 29 September 2012 - 08:22 PM

Jeff, that thing just cracks me up! In a good way! The seat springs have me imagining all sorts of troubles for the virtual riders, lot's of good material for some Buster Keaton antics! Really, the model looks great. What are you going to do for a cab view, though?

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Posted 29 September 2012 - 08:39 PM

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What are you going to do for a cab view, though?


Fresh air, mate, and plenty of it. Keep yer mouth shut, or you'll swallow the bugs. Arrrgh! :naughty:

Cheers Bazza

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Posted 30 September 2012 - 03:22 PM

I'm going to use #5 view for the cabview which shows the the engine spinning, even at a stop, which is pretty cool. Got it lowered and I'm close to finishing it. Uploading is just around the corner.
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