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Railroad Train? 50s Tow Truck?

TynkereTynkere Posts: 834
edited September 2022 in The Commons

Think I know at least one answer about tow truck but worth a try.  

1.)  Railroad station set needs a diesel locomotive-- prop with cab interior would be really nice.

(I have "Parkside Freight" but it's a little dated.)

Ideally if money were no object: https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/diesel-locomotive-sd40-3d-model-1796083

Material zones?   https://www.cgtrader.com/free-3d-models/vehicle/train/eco-rail-dash-9-dummy-sidings-junk

Is "turbosquid" a reputable company?

2.) Still no 50s tow truck at DAZ or Rendo?

This would be perfect but more than I can justify as a hobby.

https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/holmes-500-tow-truck-model-1853012

Free or maybe around $25 ?

Source urls for copywrite stuff and sharing:

https://www.railpictures.net/photo/584457/

https://www.stlouiscarmuseum.com/vehicles/630/car-finder

 

 

 

 

 

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  • Doc AcmeDoc Acme Posts: 1,153

    Turbosquid is definitely reputable.  Been around a long time. Pricey, but good quality.

    Don't know about the loco, but had the same issue a couple months back looking for a tow truck of the 30-40's era. Renderosity has some nice vehicles and I picked up a nice Mack flatbed, but no tow truck.

     

  • TynkereTynkere Posts: 834
    edited September 2022

    Thanks.  Will check Rendo again.  Kit bash tow truck?

    Also...  Might help if include links to the sets I'm using.  : O !

    Vintage gas station:

    https://www.daz3d.com/servico-vintage-gas-station

     

    MD train station/depot:

    https://www.daz3d.com/md-traditional-train-station

     

    Kind regards

    --Bruce

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  • McGyverMcGyver Posts: 7,066
    edited September 2022

    The best I can suggest is if you have any experience with SketchUp, you could convert some models from 3D Warehouse... there are a few vehicles that you use to kitbash something appropriate... there is actually a decent wrecker boom of close enough vintage that it could be usable... but it's not rigged or anything... which of course would be an issue anyway for any OBJ or model not in DAZ/Poser format.

    If you are interested, I could offer suggestions on how to accomplish this, but unfortunately you'd need an older copy of SketchUp Free (SU 2017) to do this... the new version is online only and can not use any of the plug-ins required to do this.

    Here's an interesting find...

    https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/87342b2f669c6bb1c8760fa3f1cd98d4/1949-Chevy-Wrecker

    It part of this collection...

    https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/user/1679100973116074420359482/Coyote56

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  • hacsarthacsart Posts: 2,025

    There;'s a free GP7 over at sketchfab..its in FBX format.  and a GP7 is from the 50's

  • richardandtracyrichardandtracy Posts: 5,870
    edited September 2022

    Well, it doesn't count as a 'Railroad Train', instead as a 'Railway Train': DryJack's Class 37 loco in BR blue. here: https://www.renderosity.com/rr/mod/bcs/class-37-diesel-locomotive/122766/

    The BR colour is seriously outdated now, but several pass where I work in newer liveries every day, even though the line has been electrified with 600V/third rail since the 1950's. It is a remarkably accurate and detailed model.

    Ideal if you can cope with the 'proper' spelling of 'Railway'. wink

    Regards,

    Richard

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  • JOdelJOdel Posts: 6,288

    DryJack seems to specialize in Railway models. Largely Great Western, but some others as well. Represents several vintages. Mostly Poser, but for early enough versions of Poser to have no particular issues when used in Studio.

  • maikdeckermaikdecker Posts: 2,752

    DryJack's stuff is - imho - finest kind. I got several of his buildings and they work nicely with DAZ. One can use them out of the box, but it's also not too complicated to change the textures to Iray when needed. Unlike with other Poser products they also have working morphs (when mentioned in the promos - not all buildings have moving doors/windows even under Poser).

    Add to that, his products are on sale quite often, so to get them at 50% off when waiting a bit is possible... sometimes for even less. yes

  • ColinFrenchColinFrench Posts: 647
    edited September 2022

    Hmmm, I'm not sure what you're planning but the RR station, gas station and tow truck are all suitable for the '50s but that locomotive was built in 1978. The Parkside freight loco is an RS11 if memory serves and those were typically built in the latter half of the 1950's.

    Just some trivia for today. ;-)

    Edit: Just in case you haven't seen it, the original product was updated with better 3Delight and Iray materials.

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  • ColinFrenchColinFrench Posts: 647

    richardandtracy said:

    Ideal if you can cope with the 'proper' spelling of 'Railway'. wink

    Uh-oh, we're not going to get into one of those great internet debates about "Railway" versus "Railroad" are we? laugh

  • hacsarthacsart Posts: 2,025

    Well.. I worked for the Canadian Pacific Railway for 35 years, but we always called the permament way the railroad..

  • McGyverMcGyver Posts: 7,066

    This is the model I linked to above just converted to a OBJ (using Ultimate Unwrap 3D, which can convert SketchUp format)...

    I used a couple of IRay materials, but basically that's it... there is no interior and there is some weirdness on the wrecker bed skirt by the wheel opening, but that could be fixed in hexagon or blender.

     

  • hacsarthacsart Posts: 2,025

    and if your scene is in the 50's. you might want to consider a steam loco, light Pacific or Hudson, perhaps?

  • AscaniaAscania Posts: 1,855

    https://www.daz3d.com/parkside-cargo

    https://www.daz3d.com/parkside-freight

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 41,202
    edited September 2022

    maikdecker said:

    DryJack's stuff is - imho - finest kind. I got several of his buildings and they work nicely with DAZ. One can use them out of the box, but it's also not too complicated to change the textures to Iray when needed. Unlike with other Poser products they also have working morphs (when mentioned in the promos - not all buildings have moving doors/windows even under Poser).

    Add to that, his products are on sale quite often, so to get them at 50% off when waiting a bit is possible... sometimes for even less. yes

    ...I have a number of his train models and they are well suited for my story illustration, much of which takes place in the UK.

    hacsart said:

    and if your scene is in the 50's. you might want to consider a steam loco, light Pacific or Hudson, perhaps?

    ...there's a nice model of a Milwaukee Road Hiawatha at Rendo with the streamlined 4-4-2 Atlantic..

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  • richardandtracyrichardandtracy Posts: 5,870
    The Hiawatha is by 3DClassics if you need to search for it.
  • xyer0xyer0 Posts: 6,022

    The Hiawatha is amazing! And 3DClassics is a painstaking creator.

  • TynkereTynkere Posts: 834
    edited September 2022

    Thanks for all the replies.  

    My other hobby is model railroading so apologize if use “railroad loco lingo.”  ; )

    Correctly pointed out though.  GP40X (I think) would’ve time traveled from late 70s into the 50s.  RSD-15 was around in 1956?  “Low nose” because I prefer a windscreen. Probably not going to find a 3D model of one tho.

    So... Quantum leap from England.  Cab detailing in Class 37 by Dryjack a winner!  I doubt anyone but rail buffs (or railroad employees) would spot the difference.

    Other option would be 3D Classic’s “Superchief” bundle.  Anyone own it and can comment about cab detail?

    Railroad Depot and train is a long term project.  Sort of a guided tour of train and engine followed by scenic trip through California. (Both my model train layout and imaginary DAZ town is loosely based on San Louis Obispo “SLO” in California.) Anyway, since this will be quite a few renders, will need to be very careful in selecting props with attention to detail.

    I didn't really type ...

    According to Mrs. Penobscott (Pre-K teacher through 1st Grade) -- the accepted term in American English in is “Choo-Choo Train.” Railway and Railroad are considered extra credit.

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    Attempt at humor aside, tow truck is going to be a learning curve which is good.  I enjoy 3D as a hobby because I learn something in DS or Hexagon most every time I use them.

    So thanks for sharing example.  That’s pretty much what was looking for.  Not sure if could kit bash cab interior from similar truck (DAZ 1948 Ford?) or just avoid interior with camera angle.  A cop-out. ; )

    Don’t have Sketchup 2017.  Still consider myself new to the hobby from 2017.

    If understand correctly, export directly from Sketchup 2022 as .obj or other supported file type.  For textures and logos, Ultimate Unwrap 3D might be *very* useful to unfold the UV maps?  I’d have to learn of course, but a “mesh” view of unfolded UV maps and export to photoshop would be *very* handy.  I have to make do with the ones that come with product and a template that's a grid.   It's hit or miss sometimes. 

    All in all some very useful nuggets of info.  Two terrific PAs I didn't know about, and some apps to explore for better kit bashing & tow truck. yes

    Thanks again & enjoy weekend.       
     

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