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GrantCharter Member · 139 posts

My latest attempt at modelling:CN dash9 – image 1CN dash9 – image 2
I think the geometry of the nose isn't quite right yet. The photos I have suggest it is flatter than the scale drawing I am using.
Anyone have any good overhead shots or square on side shots? I guess I should fire up the sim and compare it to other safety cab models.I originally thought my scaling was off but it matches the NALW model closely. Justin's dash9 seems to be a little small.

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andrewpickellCharter Member · 693 posts

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Hey GrantI would be interested in doing a BC Rail repaint of your model when it gets farther along. It would be more accurate then my repaint NALW model. I'll see if I can dig up some photos, I think I have some lying around. We should talk - AndrewCN dash9 – image 5 CN dash9 – image 6

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BNSF4723Charter Member · 1304 posts

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CN dash9 – image 12

Looking cool, the only thing you gotta refine is the cab nose, its looking pretty EMD at the moment. Otherwise, good job

Looks Like a Pony CN dash9 – image 13 RUNS LIKE A STALLION

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Railfan727Charter Member · 791 posts

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The first order had the exact same cabs as what EMD used... it's actually a standard CN design. Later orders had a modified version of GE's standard North American cab.The model looks dead on to me... nice job!Now, is somebody going to model the ex-GTW main between Chicago and Battle Creek so we have a place to run these?

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ASR_Q301Charter Member · 818 posts

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Hey man - thats looking REALLY good!!! Any chance of remodelling that once your done the first model into a CN Tear Drop 2 piece windshield C44-9W??? I know there is one in the library, but it has the A/C Box which CN locos do not have.Keep up the great work!!>Mike Forster<
Perth, Westen Australiapacificnational_nr103@hotmail.comCN dash9 – image 21 CN dash9 – image 22

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BNSF4723Charter Member · 1304 posts

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Yup I agree, looks great. I didn't know it was a 4 window so it looked EMDish to me. I was wrong, good work.

Looks Like a Pony CN dash9 – image 26 RUNS LIKE A STALLION

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GrantCharter Member · 139 posts

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If TSM doesn't drive me insane, and I can get this one painted with my amateur skills, a 2 window version should be easy. I just realized all these four window beasts have that awful NA map scheme, another headache to deal with.

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cn_bayviewCharter Member · 1481 posts

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yup.
CN always makes it difficult for skinners
Odd schemes, different style then the rest( SD60 F's for instince)Good luck!

Rob
Great North Rails
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VR6MANMember since Jul-14-03 · 33 posts

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Damn you Tim, you beat me too it haha j/ks, I have the skins allready made for that loco Grant, 1024X1024 size. They are photo/reworked, but they do look good, I have no idea if you sport the photo textures. Anyway, if you want a set I'm at ANDREW_DIESEL@hotmail.com Thanks For Your Time

Ride On

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GrantCharter Member · 139 posts

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Exxxxxcellent!VR6MAN...you have mail!Tim...I could use our lighting expertise! I should have an untextured model ready soon, I'll zip it up and send it along.I might get this thing done before MSTS2 afterall

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andrewpickellCharter Member · 693 posts

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Grant...any chance I could get a pre-release version to start working my BC Rail magic on?Thanks- Andrew
andrewpickell@hotmail .comCN dash9 – image 32 CN dash9 – image 33

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GrantCharter Member · 139 posts

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As soon as I work out some texture mapping I'll zip it up. Right now TSM has decided to shuffle some of my parts around a little. I just HAD to add that last detail....

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ALIASMember since Oct-22-02 · 161 posts

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>Grant...any chance I could get a pre-release version to
>start working my BC Rail magic on?
>I am thinking CN is just going to repaint them anyways.Maybe you should direct your "magic" in that direction.

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andrewpickellCharter Member · 693 posts

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>I am thinking CN is just going to repaint them anyways.
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>Maybe you should direct your "magic" in that direction.
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> LOL!! CN didn't do so well taking over Canada's other public railway, Ontario Northland, so I'm still holding out hope - AndrewCN dash9 – image 37 CN dash9 – image 38

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imprezzedCharter Member · 251 posts

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Damn right...how about a progress shot or two?

I wanna highball it through Woodstock, Ont. on none other than...THE TURBOTRAIN!!!

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GrantCharter Member · 139 posts

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Here's a the latest, still very preliminary. The textures are all by VR6MAN. He can do in ten minutes what would take me ten hours, if I could do it at all.CN dash9 – image 40

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CPR_9102Member since Apr-6-03 · 244 posts

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Yea,Thats is preety good.... Holly man... do the wheels in the trucks turn.... Man you make a good model. To bad you didn't learn 3DC first but man that is one great model.Good job Grant Chris Wilson
MP 63 CP's Heron Bay Sub
Marathon, OntarioCN dash9 – image 41

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imprezzedCharter Member · 251 posts

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BEAUTAYFUL!!!!
Looks PRIME! You guys have set the standard for Locos!Wondering...Will there be a pack with a couple of different numbers?
2501 Would be excellent...I have special reaasons for liking that particular '9. (A small request...Sorry if it was out of place, and I know how some people get when you make requests...)I think this '9 is Excellent!So far...10/10!

I wanna highball it through Woodstock, Ont. on none other than...THE TURBOTRAIN!!!

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westerngyMember since Jul-18-02 · 166 posts

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Both of these in Thornton Yard today.One lashed with a SD40-2W,SD75I...the other with 2 BNSF SD40-2's and ah GP40 in Sante Fe. Grant good work and YES...now some BCRail paint would be nice also.
Just Rollin Down The Tracks Dale

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westerngyMember since Jul-18-02 · 166 posts

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Hey you two Grant and VR6...looks good and yes a welcome addition...don't forget the front num boards.Just Rollin Down The Tracks Dale

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VR6MANMember since Jul-14-03 · 33 posts

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Haha, we won't forget the number boards, I think we are debating to do some more 3d stuff lol, we will see. Glad too see you guys like it.

Ride On

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ASR_Q301Charter Member · 818 posts

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I am not much of a CN fan (infact they are my least favorable railroad), but i have to say that is one fine looking model there gentlemen That will be a definite download for me!! Looking forward to the teardrop C44's!! Again, congrats on the terrific modelling!>Mike Forster<
Perth, Westen Australiapacificnational_nr103@hotmail.comCN dash9 – image 49 CN dash9 – image 50

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akajimCharter Member · 491 posts

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You've got the 4 window cab already, don't forget the full body "Draper Taper" Dash 8-40CM's. Wouldn't be CN without them ! Ron K of Rockford

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cdntrainsCharter Member · 524 posts

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That is outstanding work guys!! Just need 2 more horn 'bells' on this model and we can then repaint it to BC Rail r,w,b colours.. As for the Dash8-40CM's, I don't think anyone has any plans to make them because MLT will supposedly release one in their Dundas route..? That's not to say that someone can't start doing one now though (it's about time they were made!) cdntrains
"Railroading from SEA to SKY"CN dash9 – image 51

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JonNMember since Apr-9-03 · 715 posts

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Thats one good-looking model Grant! Kudos also to VR6man for those amazing photo textures.
BTW Grant, Where did you get that gif of Mr. Burns?Jonathan Nikiforovs.
Milepost 180, CP Belleville Sub.Repainter for Yonder Locomotive Works.CN dash9 – image 54

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GrantCharter Member · 139 posts

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Making progess, still lots of little ( and some not so litttle ) details to fix. We are at 6000 polys, how does that compare with other models? I haven't noticed a performance hit, but I have a 3ghz machineCN dash9 – image 55CN dash9 – image 56

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JonNMember since Apr-9-03 · 715 posts

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>Making progess, still lots of little ( and some not so
>litttle ) details to fix. We are at 6000 polys, how does
>that compare with other models? I haven't noticed a
>performance hit, but I have a 3ghz machine Well, the default TA SD40-2 has about 5800 polys, as well as spectacular lighting, and even three of those don't give my "old" 1Ghz machine too much trouble, even with the LODs removed. It should however be noted that I also have a GeForce 4/Ti4200 display adaptor.

Jonathan Nikiforovs.
Milepost 180, CP Belleville Sub.Repainter for Yonder Locomotive Works.CN dash9 – image 58

"A crictic is a man who creates nothing and thereby feels qualified to judge the work of creative men. There is logic in this; he is unbiased - he hates all creative people equally." - Lazarus Long

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