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wp713 (209 posts)
Jan-10-02, 12:00 PM (EST) "TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ???" I was at Frys electronics yesterday and stumbled upon a copy of the afore mentioned product. Does anyone that has it think its worth 50$?? Let me know. Thanx
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Subject Author Message Date ID RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ??? AlabamaRailfan Jan-10-02 1 RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ??? ace6879 Jan-10-02 2 RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ??? henry3 Jan-10-02 3 RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ??? AlabamaRailfan Jan-11-02 10 RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ??? SD80MAC Jan-12-02 14 RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ??? henry3 Jan-14-02 17 RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ??? JensChris Jan-10-02 4 RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ??? jfroth1 Jan-10-02 5 RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ??? henry3 Jan-14-02 18 RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ??? Hack Jan-11-02 8 RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ??? Lone_Gunman_SG Jan-11-02 11 RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ??? DKlemm Jan-10-02 6 RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ??? beadyboy Jan-10-02 7 RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ??? AlabamaRailfan Jan-11-02 9 RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ??? ExpressMark Jan-12-02 12 RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ??? McCloud_River_John Jan-12-02 13 RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ??? wp713 Jan-13-02 15 RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ??? Motley24Crue2 Jan-13-02 16

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AlabamaRailfan (90 posts)
Jan-10-02, 12:12 PM (EST) 1. "RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ???" Personally, I like TSM very well. I tried using 3D Studio Max as well as 3D Canvas and TSM is by far easier to use, especially if you are only interested in making objects for Train Sim. Of course 3DS is far more powerfull, but also comes with a much more powerfull price tag (about $3000 I think). Many people have had good luck using 3D Canvas, which is significantly cheaper than 3DS (about $69.95 I think).Here is a GE C30-7 that I am building now using TSM:
Just my 2 cents worth...John D. Peterson
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ace6879 (582 posts)
Jan-10-02, 12:26 PM (EST) 2. "RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ???" Hi John, You are da man!!!! NICE!!!!! Can't wait for this girl!!!Kelley

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henry3 (458 posts)
Jan-10-02, 01:09 PM (EST) 3. "RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ???" That picture is probably one of the best answers to questions about TSM's capabilities that we're likely to see. Nice work!Do I see any late-model U-boats in the future? <g> Or will the skinners end up using these? (And I think that Erie Lackwanna will look *awfully* nice on that C-30!)Thanks for the testimonial.Henry Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top
AlabamaRailfan (90 posts)
Jan-11-02, 01:28 PM (EST) 10. "RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ???" >Do I see any late-model U-boats in the future? <g>
>Henry Hey Henry,
I have drawings (thanks to Model Railroader mag) of an AC4400, an AC6000 and an AMD103. If time permits, I would love to do all three!John D. Peterson
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SD80MAC (518 posts)
Jan-12-02, 10:04 AM (EST) 14. "RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ???" Hey John!I would love to see the AC6000 created!(expecially in CSX scheme).I happened to check out Chip Buchanan's(Dekosoft)GP35 paint templates...and was amazed at the layout on the tga's of all the "Parts"&Pieces.How they were organized and such was so simple and every part was labeled as to what was what.The tga's being "Undecorated" is a "Big" help!I would hope that all designers of Loco's would take this approach to "New" models(just a sudjestion).Oh can't forget Marc at 3dtrains which uses almost the same approach to creating tga & bmp's.As soon as I can afford TSM on cd,I'll be joining the ranks.John keep us posted on the U-boat...OK? Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top
henry3 (458 posts)
Jan-14-02, 11:12 AM (EST) 17. "RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ???" That's great news since I (and a lot of other folks) would like to see all three!And as much as I want the ACs, the AMD103 might be even more needed since it can replace the poor unfortunate mess that came with MSTS. <g>Henry Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top
JensChris (49 posts)
Jan-10-02, 02:35 PM (EST) 4. "RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ???" That C30-7 looks really, really COOL, man !!!
I was also thinking about doing one...But I've hardly any time at the moment...Jens-Chris----------
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jfroth1 (48 posts)
Jan-10-02, 02:51 PM (EST) 5. "RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ???" VERY nice GE 6-axle, John P.!Henry, an EL unit like this? (links to photos on George Elwood's great site)
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And John, after that, maybe another favorite, D&H?
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henry3 (458 posts)
Jan-14-02, 11:15 AM (EST) 18. "RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ???" Yep, that's the one!Actually, I would mind seeing both the EL & D&H version. I also wouldn't mind seeing that SDP45 that's coupled to 3315. Henry Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top
Hack (566 posts)
Jan-11-02, 06:44 AM (EST) 8. "RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ???" Wow - stunning work there John! Cheers!
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Lone_Gunman_SG (18 posts)
Jan-11-02, 06:32 PM (EST) 11. "RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ???" hey ive seen them all over in Model Railroader!GO VIKINGS!! Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top
DKlemm (976 posts)
Jan-10-02, 04:24 PM (EST) 6. "RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ???" It's cheaper to download and isn't that big a file. Also, don't know what version is in the boxed but there are a couple updates to the readme's at the Abacus.GO STEELERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!David Klemm
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beadyboy (123 posts)
Jan-10-02, 08:50 PM (EST) 7. "RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ???" I paid at least double that in Australia thanks to the exchange rates and yes I think it was worth it for what it can do. Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top
AlabamaRailfan (90 posts)
Jan-11-02, 11:02 AM (EST) 9. "RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ???" Thanks for all the kind words, guys! Coming from some of the masters of 3D modeling, that is quite a compliment to a newbie like me.Had a bit of a setback on the C30-7 the other night, as I did something that caused MSTS to crash while loading the engine. It would give the famous "We're sorry, if you were in the middle of something, you're screwed..." message. Trying to shave polys, I accidentally deleted some I needed and when I tried to create a new poly and put them back is when the crashing started. Luckily, I had a backup I could go to and only lost a couple hours worth of work.Thanks again, guys!John D. Peterson
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ExpressMark (93 posts)
Jan-12-02, 00:18 AM (EST) 12. "RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ???" Is TrainSIm Modeler worth 50 bucks.... NOPE
Its worth more, High end programs cost as much as 3500.00 here you get the ability to model as though you were using a highend program, I know cause I have both.So, yep, go get it its worth itMark
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McCloud_River_John (69 posts)
Jan-12-02, 03:39 AM (EST) 13. "RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ???" Tonight I bought TSM at Fry's along with a HP G85 printer. Thank god I did, since right this minute, I'm printing the 284 page manual. (well at least I know the printer works)Hopefully I can join the ranks here of the "creative"
John
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wp713 (209 posts)
Jan-13-02, 05:01 AM (EST) 15. "RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ???" Thanks guys for all the feedback. I'm going to get it a.s.a.p.
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Motley24Crue2 (300 posts)
Jan-13-02, 11:45 PM (EST) 16. "RE: TRAIN-SIM MODELER- 50$ ???" heh i Paid $34 for tsm on ebworld.com (Electronics Boutique) Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

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