Thank you Box... I'm deeply appreciative.
It's already installed and working just fine.
You've saved me a bunch grief and aggravation.

Thanx again,
Bob

My laptop (and external drive) went missing over the holidays. My previous laptop was only good to SU07. Is there anyplace I can acquire an installation file for 8.

I've a ton of hobby related models in the 8 format and I'm reluctant to open/save them in 13 if I can avoid it.

Thanx,
Bob

Trainboy,

Have you looked at MS Train Simulator? You might enjoy it.

Have a sparkling week-end, Bob

Hi Pkast,

Thanx for the input. I’m still at it, but nothing has ‘struck my fancy’ yet. The current batch of end results tend to be washed out. Or if colorful enough, they are “dry” looking. I tried a few via Akvis Sketch (trial) software. But they also lacked the desired ‘soft wet-ish’ color blend look that appears in Ross’s image.

Still experimenting… Thanx,

Bob

Ross,

I agree. I dare say your example is about as close to the real thing as one could get. I’ve tried literally ‘countless’ times to achieve a similar end result… but to no avail. I imagine I need to find another ‘effects’ routine. I can’t seem to achieve the subtle color blends, soft lines and semi-wet look that are seen in watercolor prints.

I appreciate your input. Have a stunning evening,

Bob

New and improved (me thinx).

Additional steps…
Early was to render in KT07, last was to run back thru Adobe Elements and /Enhance/Unsharp Mask.
I messed with 'edges' but couldn't find one that appealed to me.

Have a sparkling week-end,
Bob

Remus… agreed, thanx

Tina Anne… Yes, I saw one of yours with the (I believe) ‘pencil’ line. I downloaded the style, but could not get it to install. However, just yesterday I spotted something in the ‘Style’ forum regarding same. I’m on my way there now.

Thanx for the input, have a sparkling evening,
Bob

Good Evening Forum,

For a few weeks I have been (‘on and off’) messing around with watercolor images. Tonight I hit on a technique that produced what I found a pleasing image.

The paper texture is from SU, the model generated in SU. The 2D SU image was run through Adobe Elements 5.0 for the watercolor effect. Then through MS Digital image Pro 10 for transparency (15%) and color level fix (auto). The paper texture (a screenshot) was also run through MS Digital for shadow and light adjustments. Then both images were merged for the final effect. I wish I had added more background now.

Any thoughts?

Have a sparkling evening,
Bob

@remus said:

...i reckon it could do with a bit less thickness. seems youve got the transparency and texturing pretty spot on thoguh.

Thanx. Yeah, the thickness is a bit much. The apparent force of water would probably 'take out' the pool
Have a sparkling day.
Bob

I thought this might be a fun challenge. Unfortunately my end product looks like a BBQ gone wild.
Could use more 'splash' at the pool.
Have a sparkling week,
Bob

I thought the Kerkythea Chrome texture was very nice.

Have a sparkling day,
Bob

Gai,

Thanx so much... I'll loo0k in to it later today and let you know the result.
Again... Thanx,

Bob

Forum

A friend is creating stunning automobile models in "XSI Mod Tool". He then, with a function of 'XSI', reduces the poly count dramatically so he can (via a third party utility) import his model into a 'sim' that he enjoys.

I would like to do the same with some high poly count models that I've created in SU. I've searched the net, but have failed to turn up an SU script that will do this.

Anyone have a clue??

Thanx, Bob

Samples of his work;
http://www.elvastower.com/forums/uploads/post-38-11982477440.jpg
http://www.elvastower.com/forums/uploads/post-38-11985296110.jpg

Thanx Ross,

Still very much a WIP. The Volvo tends to be an ‘aero’ design. So a lot of your “Peterbilt/Kenworth” type details (air horns, grab-bars, air cleaners, chrome plated ‘anything’) are generally not typical to the 770 model. However I do plan to detail the model (sleeper windows, doors, door latches, lights, wipers, etc). as well as getting it a tad closer to an actual Volvo appearance.

Meanwhile… here is a recent (last night) WIP render. Thanx again.
Bob

(another pic can be found here...
http://www.kerkythea.net/phpBB2/download.php?id=3093 )

Thanx Eric,

Progressing nicely, although not accurately. That is to say I'm doing this model using the "Mark I Eyeball" only. It's more an exercise in compound curves than anything else. In fact the 'flat' planes are almost non-existent. The back of the sleeper, some areas around the 'cat-walk' and naturally the chassis rails.

As you can see there is still a bit to go. BTW, the front fenders are not complete, nor properly scaled.

Anyway... thought y'all might get a kick out of it. Have a sparkling evening.

Bob

Hi folks. New to the forum… but have been SU’ing for quite a while. Mostly ‘Sim’ structures.
However, I finally decided to tackle something difficult. Well, it took several attempts but I finally managed to get all the curved parts of this model to meet (without gaping holes).

Anyway, thought some of you might enjoy the WIP.

Have a sparkling day,
Bob