Elvas Tower: 1940 White WH-4 LASME Twin Version 1.2 - Elvas Tower

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File Name: 1940 White WH-4 LASME Twin Version 1.2
File Submitter: kelticsylk
File Submitted: 18 Aug 2009
File Updated: 03 Sep 2009
File Category: Vehicles

1940 White WH-4 LASME Twin Version 1.2
MSTS Scenery Object
September 2nd, 2009
Original model by Frank Musick and Tim Muir
Original textures by Niko Moritz, used by permission and modified by Frank Musick and Tim Muir

This version adds a fifth wheel dollie to this model

This model has a similar set of details to the Railway Express truck. At 3000 polys, it pushes the limit, but it also includes two van bodies. It's based on Tim Muirs 178" wheelbase White models.

I used a photo of a Los Angeles - Seattle "twin" from the 1940's as a basis for this truck. Twin's can not be consdered "semi" rigs in the literall sense. They combine a "straight" truck and a semi - trailer with a fifth wheel dolly. They were a lot more common than I expected. Probably as common as the similar "road train" doubles we see today. They were shorter, certainly, but not much more than modern doubles. They came in a wide variety, but the most typical are van bodies and tankers.

The truck is not a perfect replica of the full size counterpart. The trucks in this series were never intended to be. The textures were meant to make up for any deficiency in detail. To that end I sought the help of two extraordinary artists, Niko Moritz and Tim Muir. Niko, a first class illustrator and modeler, was kind enough to grant his permission for the use of his artistry to texture this series of models. Tim is responsible for most of the modifications. He was able to morph Niko's work into many of the combinations that texture the trucks in this series. He also suggested or furnished important details for the models such as mirrors, chrome trim, spotlights, foglights and the distinctive "Stop" lights.

Original File Name = LASMETwin.zip

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