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Majestic2003Member since May-19-03 · 5 postsSep 2, 2003 2:35 AM

Which is the most complex steam locomotive model (free) currently available on the file library?

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RE: Most complex model?, lil_man_316, Sep-02-03, 01:13 AM, (1) RE: Most complex model?, johnf, Sep-02-03, 01:33 AM, (2) RE: Most complex model?, delamaize, Sep-02-03, 07:27 AM, (3) RE: Most complex model?, timken, Sep-02-03, 12:51 PM, (4) RE: Most complex model?, ricksan, Sep-03-03, 06:15 AM, (6) RE: Most complex model?, jonathanmlewis, Sep-02-03, 01:48 PM, (5) RE: Most complex model?, johninchicago, Sep-15-03, 04:20 PM, (7) RE: Most complex model?, KngtRider, Sep-17-03, 02:01 AM, (8) RE: Most complex model?, Vulcan Foundry, Sep-17-03, 02:45 AM, (9) RE: Most complex model?, MadMike, Sep-18-03, 02:22 PM, (10)

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lil_man_316Member since Aug-14-03 · 35 postsSep 2, 2003 5:13 AM

RE: Most complex model?

bigboy. easily. The greatest and most complex. There's the up steam megapack in the library. I like the loco a lot. It's got two parts to the engine alone. So it would have to be the most complex besides the challenger or FEF(one of em) is built a lot like it with two parts. only thing I didn't like about the BB is the cab, so i just replaced it w/ the ESE cab, and I like it, even tho it's nuttin close to the actual cab. but I say the bigboy! and who shall we thank. none other but NALW! my favorite modellers for trains around!

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johnfCharter Member · 522 postsSep 2, 2003 5:33 AM

RE: Most complex model?

Well, maybee not ... bigboy is in two parts and while a monster I would wager that Capt baza's C21 has more parts and deeper 3d detail. By that I mean actual 3d parts and not texture tricks. The SP&S 700 by Rick Grout is about 10500 polys as are the berkshires.

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delamaizeCharter Member · 554 postsSep 2, 2003 11:27 AM

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I'll have to agree with john on this one, the SP&S 700 is up there in the poly count, of corse the I-1SA isn't exactly a lightweight at 8000+ polys.
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timkenCharter Member · 901 postsSep 2, 2003 4:51 PM

RE: Most complex model?

Don't forget the Jon Davis Sumpter Valley and Uintah 2-6-6-2's, they are 3 parts, highly detailed, and have figures in the cab!

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ricksanCharter Member · 170 postsSep 3, 2003 10:15 AM

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10,622 to be exact, John (I just checked the gmax file). That's with everything including the crew. However, the lite version of 700 is "only" 8,507 polys.Just idle speculation, mind you, but I wouldn't be at all surprised to see some even more poly-intensive steam locos get released well before MSTS 1 finally runs its course.Rick G
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jonathanmlewisMember since Sep-25-02 · 854 postsSep 2, 2003 5:48 PM

RE: Most complex model?

I think it is the D&RGW NG Class K36.http://groups.msn.com/MSTSNarrowGauge
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johninchicagoCharter Member · 409 postsSep 15, 2003 8:20 PM

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>I think it is the D&RGW NG Class K36.
>Here, here! I consider the K36 to be the Rolex of MSTS steam. May have fewer polys because of it's relatively small size, but the detailing is exquisite, its sounds are synchronized (to wheel rotation and regulator) and its physics are superb.My two cents...

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KngtRiderCharter Member · 225 postsSep 17, 2003 6:01 AM

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some content also hereBR078 2x,xxx or 3x,xxx cant remeber
BR059 43,263 excluding tender
BR080 more than the 59 still not finishedMicheal claims theres some other german models higher than his-----------------------------
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Vulcan FoundryMember since Oct-8-02 · 446 postsSep 17, 2003 6:45 AM

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>Micheal claims theres some other german models higher than
>his Which is why none of his models live in my system.

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MadMikeMember since Sep-4-03 · 1 postsSep 18, 2003 6:22 PM

RE: Most complex model?

HiThe BR 80 has finaly 38.343 polys ( that is a real small loco
like the BR 78, 38.197 polys.
BR59 is still my highest model, 43.263 the loco, 10.513 the Tender.MadMike

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