[In Progress] Steam locomotive + coal car.

[RYell]

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Mod URL: Welcome to Fistful of Frags - A Western Themed HL2 Modification.
Name of Asset: Steam locomotive and coal car
Description of Asset: This asset is meant to be a part of a full train composed by several freight cars and a caboose (already in-game). So we only need this asset to create a moving train which will shine as core part of our gameplay.
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Tri-Count: 7000 + 2000 tris
Sub-Models: There are needed 2 LODs at least, however I'm flexible with the way they are created (automatic with some tweaking should be enough)
Special Requirements:
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Texture Size: 2048x1024 for locomotive, 1024x1024 for coal car
Texture Maps: Diffuse + Specular, alpha channel can be used for things like wheels, which could consume a massive triangle count.
RGB Values: no
Special Requirements: no
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Links to similar assets:
Link to Reference Material: attached
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[Anime7Angel]

I love old trains.. I would love to work with you again.
What was the time frame again?

[RYell]

Oh that would be great It should be ready in a month or so, that would be perfect.

[SinisterUrge]

Looks like an interesting mod. I'm currently bogged down with work, but should be free in the near future. Wanted to comment on the stage coach, it looks great. To improve the texture you should give it some dust and dirt for added realism, especially on the wheels. Little touches like paint peeling off give an added realism also

[Anime7Angel]

A little update on current progress.

[RYell]

Looks very very promising I'm very glad, keep the good work. BTW, I'll give you a reference to ensure correct proportions with our tracks and train cars.

[Anime7Angel]

Got most of the train modeled now, but haven't had much time in last week to work on it due to work keeping me loaded down. Hopefully I will get quite a bit more done on it in the next week or so.

[RYell]

Okay, I'm eager to see the final model

[Anime7Angel]

Hey Ryell,
Finally got an update for you. Sorry its been awhile. I have been very busy and just had to rebuild my computers. Either way, heres the train with coal car. I used the wheels off the car you sent me and used them for the coal car. The model is basically finished for modeling unless you see any details that you would like added in.
Currently poly counts are at 2642 faces for the engine and 623 for the coal car. I will work on the uvs as son as I get some more free time.

[RYell]

Hey, I think it's extremely cool, maybe the engine could use one or 2 more pipes if you want. Other than that it's a beauty hehe. Good luck with the UVs.

BTW, here's a WIP of our first train map. Still lots of buildings to do, but this will be the home for your locomotive