What should I paint next

[David]

I'm leaving it up to you guys, what should I paint next? I will leave this open for one week (Feb 16th)

DM&IR SD40T-2


Alaska RR SD70MAC


BCR B39-8E


Chessie System SD50

[bktrains]

DMIR.

[TrainboyH16-44]

BC Rail. I'll do the DMIR
Do you have a correct model for the 70?

[David]

trainboy said:

BC Rail. I'll do the DMIR
Do you have a correct model for the 70?

Yes, I do. There is two versions of ARR SD70MAC's. One with flared radiators and one without.

[MuskokaMofo]

B39-8E for sure.

[squamishboy]

is the B39-8E going to be payware or freeware and are you going to need shapes for it?

[David]

squamishboy said:

is the B39-8E going to be payware or freeware and are you going to need shapes for it?

The B39-8E would be done on SLI's SF Dash 8-40B. So yes, payware.

[cj]

B39-8E for me lol . Double ditch lights .

[jokel317]

For me the ARR SD70macs with right model

[c36dash7]

is the B39-8E going to be payware or freeware and are you going to need shapes for it?

I was not aware SLI had such Dash 8 40B's ( most likely for a U.S. prototype / roadname , this would be my guess ) .

I have downloaded , for my own personal use, 2 different 'freeware" shape files, one for the LMX decorated B39 8E , and one, for a Santa Fe blue and yellow Dash 8 40B .

I already 'ditched" the LMX B39 8E , after viewing in Shape Viewer, as being outdated . Waste of time .

The Dash 8 40B , if I recall, did not display the texture files ( eg "paint colors" ), in Shape viewer , so I did not "load it" yet in Train Sim , for reviewing it , in the proper context .

I' d be delighted to see David make some of those .

Further to viewing the video from version 2, and seeing the team of designers led by Rick Selby ( from Bellingham, WA ), no need to say I am seriously contemplating "ditching" my own decades in model railroading , and appropriately , "save my pennies" to acquire the required software, to design for version 2 .

In the meantime , I will certainly do my best to help David and everyone ( at BCLW ) , with any projects they would be willing to undertake .

Wow ! '-)

Jean Brisson Victoria , BC ( 80 miles north of "Microsoft" )

[c36dash7]

I found all this of great interest , regarding this (current) request for David's next repaint , to see this has gathered so much momentum in favor of some BC RAIL B 39 8E's .

Hey , I certainly can' t complain ! And I certainly can' t keep up with the pace at which BCLW is releasing items . Nevertheless, I will add further fuel to this, with some screenshot postings / let you guys think about some possibilities , here.

Enjoy ! '-)

Jean Brisson Mesa Grande Shops

[David]

This is the model I will be using Jean.



SLI's B39-8E which is a SF Model, and BCR's B39-8E's are ex-SF so it will work great. Clearly though I will need some freight animation made to make these prototypical. But thats easy enough.

[c36dash7]

SLI's B39-8E which is a SF Model, and BCR's B39-8E's are ex-SF so it will work great. Clearly though I will need some freight animation made to make these prototypical. But thats easy enough.

Feedback : This SLI model is much-much better as a starting point, that's for sure .

I also applaud the fact that you guys are more "selective" as far as you will be working on / there is only so much one can "load" onto their Train Sim folders , before you cannot find anything .

For the BCR B39 8E's, those came straight off the (GE) LMX lease fleet, as they reached the end of their lease on the BN .

The BCR B 36-7 , are the ones that originated on the Santa Fe , and also will make an awesome project to consider doing , when the time is appropriate for those.

For the DM&IR "Tunnel Motor" unit some would like to see as a repaint, the photo shows what is an SD 45T2, with the main spotting feature is the entire dyamic brake section , closer behind the cab . Therefore, an SD 45T2 'shape" , would be needed , in order to be consistent with everything that is being made available currently.

I'd be personally interested by this ( SD 45T2) project , as I am looking at securing a suitable SD 45T2, I could further repaint for an HATX lease unit, that once was leased to BCR , used in coal train service on the Tumbler Ridge Line .

As received on the BCR, this unit looked "spooky" as hell, so decrepit and everything , coming straight off what I personally call the "Dart Vader era', on the Southern Pacific ( a repainter's treasure chest and delight , no need to say ! ... ).

Good stuff , guys !'-)

Jean Brisson Mesa Grande Shops

[David]

Oops, forgot all about this thread

Looks like I'll be doing the BCR Dash 8. I'll get started as soon as I can.

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