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[metasmurf 705]

I really like the lot textures on this one. This is far more in line with what rail stations look like where I live than anything I've seen on the STEX/lex throughout the years. Very well done!

[Simmer2 23,807]

3 minutes ago, metasmurf said:

I really like the lot textures on this one. This is far more in line with what rail stations look like where I live than anything I've seen on the STEX/lex throughout the years. Very well done!

Thank you!.

I have made another with the same general European look and feel a long time ago. you will find it here https://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3340

 

[Simmer2 23,807]

Hello everyone.

I have an idea that I would like to implement as soon as I can. As anyone who follows me knows, I have now passed the 50 upload mark and things are getting redundant and confusing. Therefore I would like to hear your thoughts and suggestions on this plan of mine.

What I'm proposing is the creation of an "Essential" pack containing all the timed and or family collections that I have accumulated over the months/years. This pack will come with a Cleanitol scripts to be used with BSC Cleanitol TM https://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=97. I'm sure everyone is familiar with that tool.
The script will remove all the old separate exemplars from all my lots so that just my Essential pack would be necessary to run my projects. Keep it all clean and tidy!

The idea here, is to avoid unnecessary re-creations of timed/family exemplars by me thus cutting my workload by quite a bit. As time progresses and I create new timed/families I would update the "Essential" pack to reflect the new changes. (say every 10-20 new files created)

Eventually I will use the same strategy to create props Megapacks thus cutting down on the amount of dependencies. (but that's for another time)

Thank you in advance for your input on the matter.

Simmer2/Nick

[DavidDHetzel 1,816]

so it's like the Mega Prop packs from the old days?

[Simmer2 23,807]

@DavidDHetzel No. 

The Megapacks will come at a later time.

[Tyberius06 12,209]

Well I like the idea, to put all the modified examplars (which means NOT JUST yours, but every files based on other creators) into an essential, and the pure modells and props would be in  separate in future discussed megapack(s). If someone is using your stuff, that one needs the ESSENTIAL anyway, and lotters can use the modifed props by you for their lots more easily with one (and of course the related modell dependencies) dependency. Of course f.e. with the timed props everyone can make ones own from the original models, but why the hassle if there are existing ones. Same with the prop families.

- Tyberius

[Simmer2 23,807]

My NSB RRW texture pack as been updated and now includes diagonal support.

Download and replace. Thank you.

 

[Simmer2 23,807]

Here are 8 more uploads.

Have fun!

SM2 Essentials https://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3586

SM2 Prop Pack Vol8 https://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3587

SM2 Prop Pack Vol9 https://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3588

SM2 True STR Sidings

SM2 Air Purifier Facility

SM2 Scrap Metal Transfer Station

SM2 Trash and Burn

SM2 Trash Dumper

Simmer2

[Silur 3,306]

Here is and it is time. Thank You 

[Simmer2 23,807]

4 more uploads are available.

Links.

SM2 Prop Pack Vol10 https://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3596

SM2 Small Water Pump

SM2 Ciechanow Water Tower

SM2 Water Treatment Plant 

Enjoy!

Simmer2

[Simmer2 23,807]

Lets have a poll.

I'm about to release a bunch of lots and among those are 2 versions of the grain elevator I have been working on. HD and SD.

The question is: Would you like me to release a canal version? It would be made with Cal Canal sections.

Here is an example, very WIP btw but I can re-render the elevator in SD format including the Grain Bridge (which by the way will be included as a separate prop for anyone that wishes to use it for other purposes)

Here are a couple of EXAMPLE pics. The bridge in question is the white painted structure.

Let me know

Simmer2

[DavidDHetzel 1,816]

Glad your using Angry Mozart props for the grain cars.

[Simmer2 23,807]

4 minutes ago, DavidDHetzel said:

Glad your using Angry Mozart props for the grain cars.

That was before I made my own. I had to make them to match my lot rail curve. Very specific angles, 6 in total

[DavidDHetzel 1,816]

8 minutes ago, Simmer2 said:

That was before I made my own. I had to make them to match my lot rail curve. Very specific angles, 6 in total

Unless your going for a specific Euro/Australian look, I'd say keep AngryMozarts props on here.

[Simmer2 23,807]

14 minutes ago, DavidDHetzel said:

Unless your going for a specific Euro/Australian look, I'd say keep AngryMozarts props on here.

You don't seem to understand, those pics are made as a mock up, AM's props do not align at all.

The choice to download is up to you.

 

[DavidDHetzel 1,816]

Clarify something for me then. Are those black freight cars yours or Mozarts?

[Simmer2 23,807]

Here are mine. They fit perfectly! I also had to make them slightly smaller to fit the short curve

[Tyberius06 12,209]

I think those spec angled rail cars are awesome!  The funny thing, that you made specific angled rail cars to match with your own rail texture... wow, that something what I haven't seen before  Nice job!

- Tyberius

[DavidDHetzel 1,816]

@Simmer2

I'm being a lil nitpicky sorry.
 

[tariely 4,496]

(I also like the boat in the first pic you uploaded ! What is it and where ? :-)

[matias93 7,535]

I LOVE that grain bridge and the concept of sending grain by boats on a canal! Maybe I won't use it right now, but it expands significatively the possibilities for using canals outside city centres. For me, it's a must!

[Simmer2 23,807]

Thank you everyone for the input on the matter!

Last night I modified the model to include the Gran Transfer Boom and after 7 and a half hours rendering time, it is done.

I'm also creating a custom texture for the lot, which is considerable in size (about 10X12). It will include sections of Cal Canal placed in a way so that you, the player, can custom design your own Cal Canal system to whatever width you wish.

@tariely I haven't had a chance to go over the prop packs to rediscover that boat's provenance, I will do so tonight and let you know.

Nick

PS I'm also working on creating a large cargo ship/s but it won't be featured for this lot. (I have something else in mind )

 

[redfox85 659]

Large cargo ships are really needed .... there is nothing out there that matches the size of the current post-panamax fleet. And umm.... Tug Boats and fuel barges would be needed too as the cargo ships do need to be fueled and maneuvered into tight spots .

I also have a question, have you ever considered to do a diagonal security chainlink fence prop to match your ortho ? I've noticed there is a real lack of diagonal chainlink props ( I'm only aware of one... and thats 8m in length). 

[Simmer2 23,807]

On 4/20/2018 at 10:54 AM, redfox85 said:

Large cargo ships are really needed .... there is nothing out there that matches the size of the current post-panamax fleet. And umm.... Tug Boats and fuel barges would be needed too as the cargo ships do need to be fueled and maneuvered into tight spots .

I also have a question, have you ever considered to do a diagonal security chainlink fence prop to match your ortho ? I've noticed there is a real lack of diagonal chainlink props ( I'm only aware of one... and thats 8m in length). 

I might do some.

Here are a bunch of lots and another prop pack up for grabs.

SM2 Prop Pack Vol11 https://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=3605
SM2 ADM Grain Elevator SD

SM2 ADM Grain Elevator HD

SM2 ADM Grain Elevator SD Cal Canal

SM2 Steampunk Bus Stops

SM2 Old Coal Tower Spur

SM2 Old Texaco Station

 

[Silur 3,306]

I'm crazy about your rusty show. This is an excellent thing. Thank You and Thank You again!

You have excellent points: Posts = 622, Reputation = 5272 !!! 

Nick too...

[sejr99999 8,351]

thank you for all the gritty and grungy beauty you have created   I love the rust, graffiti and rundown look of some of these lots  even the most beautiful cities have their

underbellies and dark alleys   you are adding a depth of realism that really makes these cities made up of pixels come alive

   the sunken dilapidated rail station will be one of my favorites

 

[Simmer2 23,807]

 

 

15 hours ago, sejr99999 said:

thank you for all the gritty and grungy beauty you have created   I love the rust, graffiti and rundown look of some of these lots  even the most beautiful cities have their

underbellies and dark alleys   you are adding a depth of realism that really makes these cities made up of pixels come alive

   the sunken dilapidated rail station will be one of my favorites

 

I really appreciate your comment and yours too @Silur

Simmer2

[Simmer2 23,807]

SM2 Oakland rail and GLR stations are now online.

Grab 'em here...

Simmer2

[Simmer2 23,807]

SM2 Aurelius Radio Telescope and SM2 Newton Observatory are now online...

Here..

and here...

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[Simmer2 23,807]

@T Wrecks and @matias93 Yup all freight trains will show whatever rail cars you like (picked from around 25 different types) and lengths up to 255 cars.

I'm working on the core files at the moment.

More samples...
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Box cars 25 cars

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Mixed cars 50 cars

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Oil tankers 25 cars

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