Modern Bridges?

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Modern Bridges?

Unread postby 5292nate » Sat Feb 02, 2013 10:25 am

Does anybody know id there are any modern style, freeware bridges? I need some for my route that can hold 4 to 5 tracks. I can't find any in the editor that will work. The selection is really crappy. Can anybody help me?

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BTW. Unless you can show me how to do it in Blender, don't tell me to do it myself! !**duh*!!
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Re: Modern Bridges?

Unread postby PapaXpress » Sun Feb 03, 2013 2:42 pm

At Google Books that are a few free engineering books on how to make bridges. They would give you a good starting point for how to make it look.
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Re: Modern Bridges?

Unread postby 5292nate » Sun Feb 03, 2013 2:44 pm

Hmm. Good idea! I just need a flat platform bridge, with no fancy construction. Maybe something for the RCAP team in the future...
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Re: Modern Bridges?

Unread postby PapaXpress » Sun Feb 03, 2013 2:52 pm

Remember that some of the RCAP team are focused on preserving SMM's creations. I will take months to finish this. I respectfully submit that you should try making it yourself.
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Re: Modern Bridges?

Unread postby 5292nate » Sun Feb 03, 2013 2:57 pm

It will be hard, but I will try!
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Re: Modern Bridges?

Unread postby PapaXpress » Sun Feb 03, 2013 5:41 pm

Take is slow. Make a girder bridge first. Learn the ins and outs of texturing (the most demanding part!). What program are you using?
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Re: Modern Bridges?

Unread postby 5292nate » Sun Feb 03, 2013 5:52 pm

I'm using Blender. Can't use 3Dcrafter because it is to expensive.
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Re: Modern Bridges?

Unread postby PapaXpress » Sun Feb 03, 2013 5:59 pm

OK. I will help where I can, but I have no knowledge of Blender.
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Re: Modern Bridges?

Unread postby 5292nate » Sun Feb 03, 2013 6:07 pm

Thanks Papa!
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