[WIP] WMATA DC Metro 7000 Series Train

[jasonsmithgoat 13]

Hey guys, been working on this model for a few weeks and made good progress so far. Wanted to share a few snapshots of what I've got, comments and feedback are welcome. I don't think this will be ready for a few additional weeks as I'm not done texturing however.

I do have one issue that I'm hoping someone knows how to fix, is it possible to have the UVs flip on one side of the model. This is what it looks like on its right side, is there a way to fix it without creating separate mappings?

[jasonsmithgoat 13]

Here are some pictures of the train in action if anyone's interested

[Darf 1,439]

Looks great! Only thing I miss is a specular (I think)

[Delta2k5 311]

Looking good, but yes - it needs some specular and normals - great textures btw!

 

I might share some specular settings I am using with you if you want me to - maybe you saw my assets at the workshop. I guess the signs use line colors?

Personally I prefer dark windows like 80% grey - but that's actually your choise.

 

By the way @BloodyPenguin will love you for creating this one as he asked me about it some time ago

 

Also about your question: You actually can mirror UVs in Blender so they would look right, but the chance is high you are messing up the shading on the model - just check it.

The most easy way around that issue would be to create a copy of that map in Photoshop and place it underneath the one which is already there (only move it on y-axis) - even if the texture is not a square anymore it's fine! C:S can handle maps which are not squares

Then mirror the parts which need to be mirrored + save and exit PS/Gimp/whatever tool you are using.

 

In Blender select this side of the train, go into UV editor and move the selected UV on y-axis down till it fits.

 

That's it - no need to entirely remap the thing

[jasonsmithgoat 13]

I think I have speculars and normals figured out, but I need to extensively test it to make sure it looks right. Some things are inverted when it should be facing outward, the shine on the surfaces is too much or too little, etc. I'll probably adjust the window colors as well, on bright lights it looks teal which is not what I want. Work is still ongoing, still need to work on the LOD model and the B car as well.

Once I finish this model I plan on creating the classic WMATA trains as well, they have similar structures to the 7000s so it should be easier to snap up. Stay tuned...