its been two years since Ben died.
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There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of Ben when I do a content search for that perfect bridge or industry to fit an area. He really was a true gentleman and truly generous. I happened to mention a bridge I liked and he made it. He did this a couple of times without me asking. I had no intentions of asking him and he took it upon himself to make the bridges. I still use these models today on my routes because even though I didn't have a need for them and I think of him when I pass by those locations. But Ben was more than just the bridge guy. Ben, while known for his bridges and content was quite knowledgeable in other areas. Privately we used to chat about the tech hardware, music and other topics. Like him I too was once an electronics technician and we used to share a lot of war stories on that and our passion for music.
I too miss his enthusiasm, whit, and humor that he managed to work into our conversations either here in to forums or in person.
@dangavel - I've been thinking about this as well......and now , its five years since Ben left us and some of those who commented here on his passing have joined him in the great railway in the sky ( or where ever it is that old railway modelers end up. )
RIP Ben, Euromodeller , ISH and Clam 1952, and any other of prolific members who have left us.
A reminder, if you create content , make express instructions as to what is to happen on the event of your death, so those who remain can use or recreate your creations, don't let all that effort become obsolete or unusable because you didn't like to face the fact that none of us are gonna live forever , act now !
it is an issue, best send them to a couple of folks who are trustworthy. i'll happily archive them for you as I have loads of HD space. or burn the lot to dvd and leave instructions as to what to do with them at the event of death or incapacitation. .@dangavel - I've been thinking about this as well.
I have an open license for reskins on my DLS assets, but I have so many 3d models and textures on my hard drives, that I wouldn't know how or who to share them with.
I don't exactly want them all loose on the internet. I'd rather have them in someone's or a groups care
Rico
Some will , some won't , I have ones I've burned 15 years ago, they are fine , it depends on the media , gold maxells seem to be losing the top coat, a bad sign, and they were supposed to be better quality at the time, but I never just rely on one copy, I have multiple backups on both hd and cd or dvd discs.Hi Dan,
These are usefull thoughts, and I have the same opinion, regarding my (tons) of own creations ...
You should be aware of this : don't use burned DVD's : they will be unusable after approximately 5 years !
Cheers,
Philippe
Unfortunately, the production quality is lost ... I have saved discs since I bought my first burner, and the main thing, as in everything, are the brands...You should be aware of this : don't use burned DVD's : they will be unusable after approximately 5 years !