Doing a bit of train spotting between Maldon and Picton.

Well bust my buffers
You've finished making your D57 class?
Russ, you bring good suprises mate, I take my hat off for you.

Is the D57 gonna be another future TA release?

I like it, be interesting to see how it does up against Heavy Harry, gauge difference not withstanding

I really like those textures.

Russell,
That is a mean looking beast.
Yep.I like the textures too.

Geoff.

Im not real happy with it.
Looks alright in the sreenies but.
Then again I havent got any pipes on it yet and I want to make a new smoke box texture plus fix a few others as well.

Basically at this time it was just an exercise to see if I could get it into the sim and this is considered still in development.

I managed to get the conjugating motion working properly as it does in real life. 19 separate pieces with 17 frames of animation each, I was nearly ready for the nut house by tea time last night after this.

Dunno if it will make a TA pack or freeware yet, just have to see how it turns out.

But in all goods Russ.
It's still a good ol sexy beast!

It's good to see it as a big whopper.
that's for sure.

But you will get there Mate. Don't let stress take over.

Compared to the previous shots, Its starting to look better now...........I think!
I am experimenting with some new techniques here so a lot is uncharted territory.

Somethings not right looking at it. I can't figre out what, just seems different. Looking great none the less Russ!

Russell,
I have never seen one of these in the flesh or in a photo.

However it is ugly,mean and looks so realistic and I like it.

Looking forward to it even at this early stage.

Regards Geoff

I did say I wasnt really happy with it.
It scales out to the D57 data sheet But us model builders know how reliable plans are dont we and not having the opportunity to go and see one close up and crawl over it with the tape measure doesnt help.

Geoff I likes UGLY!!

You must have had one hell of a time building the S. Very interesting modelling complicated models from dodgy black and white photos that don't tell you half of what you need to know.

*Mutters something about the Terowie coal tippler demolished 40 years ago, and Wilfy2007*

That's one ok very scruffy looking steamer Russ! Looking forward to seeing the finished model

I just LOLZ to that last sentence Russell.

There's is things to do that Tape can't fix. Right?
It's looking good.

What cabview are you planning on using?

Hi Russ,
This month's issue of Australian Raiway History includes an article on the 57's and has some excellent photos. I can send some to you if you cannot get the magazine.
In comparing your model to the photos, I see two things that stand out:- the steam supply pipe on the 57 exits the boiler at about 3 o'clock - you have it down at close to 5 o'clock. Secondly, the sand dome comes out almost to the hand rail whereas yours is much smaller. These might make a difference. The sand dome on the SAR 720's is huge and I really had to work on getting it right. When I did, it really changed the look of the loco.
Cheers
Allan

[/quote]The D57 Looks like My Ho Scale version. I real terms those Locomotives are a great work horse in their days of steam