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kknobl



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 10, 2015 9:15 pm    Post subject: Updating trucks on older models Reply with quote

All,

I was tinkering a bit tonight, and attempted an update on the Blomberg trucks on BLW's older model EMDs. Here are what I consider to be the successful results:

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I copied the "NWheels.ace" file from the MKT F7s and renamed it to "wheels" so that references in the S file would not be problematic. I did this for the NP North Coast Limited set as well as the MILW Hiawatha set.

Has BLW ever considered offering the ability to do this via a self-extracting installer?
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kknobl



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 10, 2015 9:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Oops, double copied the IMG link for the before shot. Here is the after shot:

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vermont204



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 10, 2015 10:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looking good! I've been experimenting with similar stuff recently. My most successful attempt was with the C628s.


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Gaetan
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 11, 2015 4:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you make that you need to rework the transparency on the ace because the new wheels is more rounded and new mapped

and i add more parts on new bogies




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kknobl



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 11, 2015 6:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That C628 looks sharp Max.

Gaetan, I did notice the "gapping" between the wheels and the bogie itself. For right now, I'll take the tradeoff of having a truck shape with more definition. I do have backups of the originals, so if I ever change my mind, I can revert back somewhat easily.
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