Procedure for re-painting N&W/N/S SD45

[RAILSOHIO]

It has been some time since I started a new re-skin project. I refreshed my self with the old tutorials. But I can not get it to appear in the menu for anything. I am using the last version of RW tools. (Have not upgraded to the newest yet) Has anyone made a successful clone of the engine?

[harryadkins]

Depending on which model you decide to use, copy the subdirectory (for example: RailWorks\Assets\DTM\SD45-NS\RailVehicles\NS) and rename the copy. You can use RW Tools or RSBinTool to open the bin files and edit them with a new name and file structure. Finally, edit the texture files for your new road name. Good luck!

Harry

[mikesimpson]

Depending on which model you decide to use, copy the subdirectory (for example: RailWorks\Assets\DTM\SD45-NS\RailVehicles\NS) and rename the copy. You can use RW Tools or RSBinTool to open the bin files and edit them with a new name and file structure. Finally, edit the texture files for your new road name. Good luck!

Harry

Hi Harry,

It is easier to clone the loco using RW_Tools as it then allows you to rename the loco without the need to manually edit the .bin files which some people find difficult.

Mike

[buzz456]

I'll have to try that since even though I've done dozens of these I can still screw the bins up with the best of them.

[mikesimpson]

Further to the above, I tried reskinning the above loco as below:-
1. Run RW_Tools, go to the Edit Assets screen and navigate to \Assets\DTM\SD45-NS\RailVehicles\NS
2. Click Add to List
3. Select the SD45_NS.bin
4. Go to menu 'Edit rolling stock/Clone selected item'
5. This brings up a window as under, I have just added 'Green' to each line -

6. This adds a new folder Assets\DTM\SD45-NS\RailVehicles\Green
7. All you now need to do is to select the texture(s) you wish to re-skin from the Assets\DTM\SD45-NS\RailVehicles\Green\Engine\Textures folder and re-skin them as per the normal RW_Tools instructions.
8. The following is the result with about 10 mins of work starting from 1. above, only Hood_nmc.TgPcDx is reskinned here.



Mike

[harryadkins]

Good advice Mike. I never really understood how that function worked. Sure makes things easier.

Harry

[RAILSOHIO]

Just got a chance to try it out,here is what was wrong. First,I needed the newest SERZ. Second,I should have realized by the file size,the NS model is the primary engine. I was trying to clone the N&W one. Thanks to all,and again to Mike,for your utilities,they make this all easier. I will be able to "get busy" now. Joe

[RAILSOHIO]

Well my dilemma is not solved,after all. The only engine I can clone IS the NS version. I am able to edit the numbers file,and change the road numbers. But I can not get the N&W version to show up. Even if I substitute the N&W textures for the NS ones,the skins do not change. That does include making sure I have checked the tic in the blue cube,when I open that box. AND refreshing the cloned engine by dragging it off the track,and re-placing it. Of course I am clearing the cache,and have tried deleting the blueprint pk files directly. I have used RW tools in various configurations (clone selected,cloned default) . I could remove all of the NS graphics from the hood,but that is just unnecessary,when I want to start with the N&W skin. Somehow,I am missing something simple. Ideas?

[mikesimpson]

Hi RailsOhio,

It looks like you are not using the latest version of RW_Tools (v5.0.64), as there is no longer a 'Clone Default' item in the menu.

I have not time to try it today, but the SD45-NW layout appears to be identical to the NS, so I don't see why it won't work.

Mike

[RAILSOHIO]

Mike
I did d/l the latest,but have not yet installed it. I will attempt it again ,after installation.
Joe