BR/LNER

[gooner28]

I was wondering if there are any britannia locos out there that I could download. Even a whistle or parts (cab, boilerand whatnot) will do, because I am trying to make a Britannia loco with Blender. It will be my second engine (I have now made an imaginary tank engine), so it shouldn't be extremely difficult. I was also wondering if there are any powerful LNER/BR engines - freeware preferably - that I can get?
Al the best,
Chris

 

[paulhobbs]

because I am trying to make a Britannia loco with Blender. It will be my second engine (I have now made an imaginary tank engine), so it shouldn't be extremely difficult.

I think you are wrong about it not being extremely difficult - you couldn't pick anything that is British outline and harder to do. I really would pick something else.

Paul

 

[helian43]

Paul Hobbs made a BR Britannia loco & Tender. it is available on the DLS but is shown as obsolete.
KUID2:44090:15037:40 BR Britannia Loco (Late condition) & KUID2:44090:15037:41
Try these and ask Mr Hobbs for permission to re-use them.
Good luck
Helian43

 

[gooner28]

Ok well thanks for the response. I will look for something a little easier - any ideas?

 

[gooner28]

I looked for that kuid on the dls but couldn't find it. Do you know why?

 

[Kennilworth]

Hi

That's because it is payware and not on the DLS. It comes as part of the Skipton to Carlisle add on.

Regards

Brian

 

[itareus]

Gooner,

What 3D modelling software are you using e.g. Blender, GMax, 3DsMax or (dare I say it) Sketchup ?

Chris (M)

 

[gooner28]

Ah ok thanks.

 

[gooner28]

I am using blender v2.72

 

[itareus]

Check out this link:

http://www.44090digitalmodels.co.uk/bitsbox/index.html

For some Blender files for parts. If you use them don't forget to credit the author, Paul Hobbs.

(There is a Blender tutorial for a loco on Paul's site but it's using Blender 2.49 which is an older and very different version and you will almost certainly have difficulty following it.)

I would echo the advice about doing something simpler, I'd look for a side tank loco with inside cylinders and a generally simple design. Good texturing makes a big difference so consider a loco that's in preservation and you can get good colour photos for.

Good luck !

Chris

 

[gooner28]

ok thanks!!