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Norfolk Southern 555002

Started by andykeffer_2 June 25, 2004 24 posts 7 min read

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andykeffer_2Member since Jun-18-04 · 140 postsJun 25, 2004 1:24 PM

I downloaded a new paint program the other day, so now I will be able to blur ( weather ) details on it. This is the progress of it so far. This is a ex- N&W caboose as you can see, What NS did was just slap a new number on it and replace the "W" with a "S". This is the progress of it now:

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NSkidMember since Jun-18-04 · 30 postsJun 25, 2004 2:41 PM

RE: Norfolk Southern 555002

I've seen some cabooses with the same thing they have 3 at NS's Portlock yard in Chesapeake.

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ATF1224Member since Apr-9-03 · 1765 postsJun 25, 2004 4:27 PM

RE: Norfolk Southern 555002

Not bad at all Andy! I'll download it!

Jake Mensel
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The Norfolk Southern Winston-Salem District

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andykeffer_2Member since Jun-18-04 · 140 postsJun 25, 2004 4:50 PM

RE: Norfolk Southern 555002

Thanks ya`ll, nskid: I think I saw them at that yard too, just passing by the yard though. atf1224: Thanks, I need to get permision first befor uploading it.

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ATF1224Member since Apr-9-03 · 1765 postsJun 25, 2004 11:06 PM

RE: Norfolk Southern 555002

One more thing Andy, I think most of not all N&W Cabeese had a white stripe around the top of the cupola. I may be wrong though. Check your photo...

Jake Mensel
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The Norfolk Southern Winston-Salem District

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heffedMember since Apr-8-03 · 2389 postsJun 26, 2004 3:06 AM

RE: Norfolk Southern 555002

Now that's getting better! -Jeff

Union Pacific fan.

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andykeffer_2Member since Jun-18-04 · 140 postsJun 26, 2004 11:32 AM

RE: Norfolk Southern 555002

Thanks Jake, I wouldn`t have seen that if you didn`t say anything about it. I just did a little weathering to it with my new paint program, This is what I have so far.

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pwillardCharter Member · 1679 postsJun 26, 2004 12:21 PM

RE: Norfolk Southern 555002

I see what you are trying to do...TrackDancer did a tutorial on how to create that paint streak effect... from what I recall of it (his site is offline at the moment) he used a method that involved creating blurred vertical lines.Try adding a little more vertical content to that blur you are doing... the "runny lettering" effect, as I call it, has a very strong vertical line in it.Pete Willard

http://www.trainsimstuff.com

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KnightTrainCharter Member · 104 postsAug 10, 2004 6:59 AM

RE: Norfolk Southern 555002

>
>I see what you are trying to do...
>
>TrackDancer did a tutorial on how to create that paint
>streak effect... from what I recall of it (his site is
>offline at the moment) he used a method that involved
>creating blurred vertical lines.
>
>Try adding a little more vertical content to that blur you
>are doing... the "runny lettering" effect, as I call it, has
>a very strong vertical line in it.
>
>
>
>Pete Willard
>
>http://www.trainsimstuff.com
>
Might be a bit late in the day for this, but here is the basic technique for streaky lettering and details.

Sean Lim
(TRACKDANCER)
http://www.gryphonmediadesign.com

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pwillardCharter Member · 1679 postsAug 10, 2004 11:37 AM

RE: Norfolk Southern 555002

Thanks for the update Sean,Too bad you lost your website... the tutorials and references were great!Pete Willard
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http://www.trainsimstuff.com

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ATF1224Member since Apr-9-03 · 1765 postsJun 26, 2004 3:25 PM

RE: Norfolk Southern 555002

I personally liked it better before the weathering.As Pete said, the runny lettering effect has a distinct vertical line, and it's rather hard to do.

Jake Mensel
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The Norfolk Southern Winston-Salem District

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andykeffer_2Member since Jun-18-04 · 140 postsJun 26, 2004 4:33 PM

RE: Norfolk Southern 555002

<it's rather hard to do.
I`ll say...

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ATF1224Member since Apr-9-03 · 1765 postsJun 26, 2004 10:49 PM

RE: Norfolk Southern 555002

Andy, I personally would just leave it as it was. By the time you get such defined paint streaks, the whole car is very faded.It looked very good as it was.

Jake Mensel
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The Norfolk Southern Winston-Salem District

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andykeffer_2Member since Jun-18-04 · 140 postsJun 27, 2004 1:12 AM

RE: Norfolk Southern 555002

I have an idea, ( Scary isn`t it? ). I`ll have two versions of it. One clean, One weathered, that way everyone is happy.

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erniepMember since Apr-6-03 · 302 postsJun 27, 2004 4:03 AM

RE: Norfolk Southern 555002

Good Idea, Andy. Does Norfolk Southern have any cabooses with the "engine type" of NS hearld (with the stripes)?

cheers,
Ernie

Don't take life too seriously, just remember what not to do next time around.

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andykeffer_2Member since Jun-18-04 · 140 postsJun 27, 2004 1:11 PM

RE: Norfolk Southern 555002

Yep, The old logo anyways. There is one in the file library. I think Jake Mensel did it... But I`m not sure who did it.

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andykeffer_2Member since Jun-18-04 · 140 postsJun 28, 2004 4:24 PM

RE: Norfolk Southern 555002

All done, Just waiting on permision now.

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NewEnglandRailFanMember since Jun-18-04 · 643 postsAug 10, 2004 9:32 PM

RE: Norfolk Southern 555002

Andy, What is your new paint program and where can I get it? Please do tell.-Dave

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andykeffer_2Member since Jun-18-04 · 140 postsAug 12, 2004 2:26 PM

RE: Norfolk Southern 555002

Hey ya`ll, Do anyone of ya`ll think that csxt602 may be dead or something. Never see any posts from him and he never replied to two emails about this repaint. Stand by for the paint program info please.

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keifferCharter Member · 602 postsAug 12, 2004 2:31 PM

RE: Norfolk Southern 555002

>Hey ya`ll,
>
> Do anyone of ya`ll think that csxt602 may be dead or
>something. Never see any posts from him and he never replied
>to two emails about this repaint.
>
> Stand by for the paint program info please. I spoke with Chris the other day via e-mail. Just be patient. He will answer when he gets time...

Norfolk Southern 555002 – image 23
Keith
NS Fan
"The way to be safe is never be secure"

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andykeffer_2Member since Jun-18-04 · 140 postsAug 13, 2004 11:14 AM

RE: Norfolk Southern 555002

Well, Pete said he talked to him the other day about this one and Chris said "no" to uploading it. Sorry everyone how waited on this one.

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NewEnglandRailFanMember since Jun-18-04 · 643 postsAug 13, 2004 2:32 PM

RE: Norfolk Southern 555002

Andy, What is your paint program and where can I get it?-Dave

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andykeffer_2Member since Jun-18-04 · 140 postsAug 15, 2004 12:08 PM

RE: Norfolk Southern 555002

Do a search for Pixia Paint Program. I don`t remember where I got it but it works for me.

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NewEnglandRailFanMember since Jun-18-04 · 643 postsAug 15, 2004 10:12 PM

RE: Norfolk Southern 555002

Thanks-Dave

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