[WIP]ATH-Catwalk Set 7-7-07

[LightGrenades]

List of items: Rough Estimations.
-Steep- 99%
-Regular - 99%
-Regular diagonal- 99%
-Small Curved - 45%
-Medium Curved - 45%
-Large Curved - 20%
-Steep to flat - 99%
-Regular to Flat-99%
And some Misc. Objects that I haven't decided upon.

[rctman12]

O WOW !!! i love this set people can make shiekra is there going to be curved ones too

[LightGrenades]

Curved Catwalks are also in the works, currently, I am having some alignment troubles. And possibly some Diagonal ones too, if I can manage it.


Read it more carefully.

[Buckface921]

Curved Catwalks are also in the works, currently, I am having some alignment troubles. And possibly some Diagonal ones too, if I can manage it.

Yes they are in the works.

I love the first set of catwalks, these look great!

EDIT: Oops, I should read more carefully too!

[RCT3LovaDude117]

These catwalks are a little step. Unless you want ladders...

[LightGrenades]

These catwalks are a little step. Unless you want ladders...

You know on Dive coasters such as Oblivion, Sheikra, and Griffon? And even Millennium Force's lift is at a steeper angle. So this makes Dive Coasters and such more realistic.

[RCT3LovaDude117]

Gothcha.

[andrewhurley13]

Curved catwalks , this will be very usefull. Looking foraward to seeing more. :)

[rctman12]

whoops must of skipped that part

[-NGS-]

There's quite a large gap at the top of each piece; that should probably be looked into unless you want the mechanics to be excellent climbers.

[~LoveTulie]

Amazing work so far!
Can't wait to see more!

[Arctic Mouse]

WOW! These are awesome!

[LightGrenades]

Curved catwalks , this will be very usefull. Looking foraward to seeing more. :)

Thanks!

There's quite a large gap at the top of each piece; that should probably be looked into unless you want the mechanics to be excellent climbers.

Yeah, I know, it will be fixed.

Amazing work so far!
Can't wait to see more!

Thanks

WOW! These are awesome!

Thanks.

[RCT Enthusiast]

thank god!!!!!!!!...........and you aroundthehorn

[LuDaRollercoast]

And possibly some Diagonal ones too, if I can manage it.





I knew you had a heart.

[chrisattack16]

these would be great if they matched with pumpers set, but you do whatever. im not telling you what to do. good work so far. you are the first one to give it a shot.

[ytivarg]

I like the grey set in the 2nd pic... the added supports up to the handrail look much more realistic.

Will be an excellent addition to the game, no doubt... Hope you get the alignment problems worked out on curved bits.. and you'll probably be my personal hero every time I boot up RCT3 if you get catwalks on the diagonal accomplished. ;)

Keep at it! :up:

[DaDak]

OOO something i can use:)

[The Fonz]

How about rounded off pieces, for the top of the lift hill?

[LightGrenades]

these would be great if they matched with pumpers set, but you do whatever. im not telling you what to do. good work so far. you are the first one to give it a shot.


Yeah, I am going to try it. If I can get a hold of Jcat, I will ask him if he still has the textures. Though the catwalk might be different.

I like the grey set in the 2nd pic... the added supports up to the handrail look much more realistic.

Will be an excellent addition to the game, no doubt... Hope you get the alignment problems worked out on curved bits.. and you'll probably be my personal hero every time I boot up RCT3 if you get catwalks on the diagonal accomplished. ;)

Keep at it! :up:

Look below:

How about rounded off pieces, for the top of the lift hill?

Defanitly planned.


Ok, so in between times of throwing up (sick day) I had a chance to work with this, and decided to try the diagonals. I have the positioning right but:

http://i19.tinypic.com/4ozrq8g.jpg

For some reason, the angle is different on a 45 degree than on regular placement.:mad: So I will keep you guys updated whenever possible.

Oh, and I will add some more supports to the railing. That was just the test one.

[JoeIOW]

oh wow; good work; hope you get better though!!

although....no. Get better!

joe.

[ytivarg]

Looks like it's gonna take a lot of trial and error to get this one.

Are you going to be doing ones for the regular inclined lifts too, or just the extreme steep ones?

[LightGrenades]

Looks like it's gonna take a lot of trial and error to get this one.

Are you going to be doing ones for the regular inclined lifts too, or just the extreme steep ones?

Probably, so that everything matches up together, with out it standing out. But I have yet to test to see the difference between mine and Jcats, seeing as I'm on my laptop which has No scenery except mine.

Edit: The 45 diagonal one is giving me hell. I can't get it right.:mad:
Edit2: This is really frustrating, so I am going to have to give up on it for the day. The curved ones however are progressing slowly but surely.

So here is what I have planned out, and the percentages so far.

-Steep- 60% done
-Diagonal Steep - 25% done
-Regular - 0%
-Regular diagonal- 0%
-Small Curved - 10%
-Medium Curved - 10%
-Large Curved - 5%
-Steep to flat - 0%
-Regular to Flat-0%
And some Misc. Objects that I haven't decided upon.

[ytivarg]

Since you're doing the whole lift elements... some interesting items to include would be a loudspeaker that attatches to the handrail, for music or auto-spiels... very common on many rides....

Also, not quite as necessary, but a simple addition.. would be a box containing a maintenance phone. Again, a common addition that would be pretty simple to do.

Platforms for underneath inverted coasters on the 45 would be nice, as well...

[The_Cook]

Edit: The 45 diagonal one is giving me hell. I can't get it right.:mad:


The number you are looking for 1.41421356...

Scale your original piece by that amount in the directions that it slopes, rotate it by 45 degrees and then move it to line up with the track.

[The Fonz]

Also, not quite as necessary, but a simple addition.. would be a box containing a maintenance phone. Again, a common addition that would be pretty simple to do.

Continuing from above, how about a small camera or wind receptor (if that is what it is called), you normally see both at the top.

[LightGrenades]

Continuing from above, how about a small camera or wind receptor (if that is what it is called), you normally see both at the top.

Can you get me a picture? I am not quite sure of what you're talking about.

And Thanks The_Cook, I'll have to try that soon.

[The Fonz]

This isn't the best picture, but this is what they have on 'Oblivion'

http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/9692/untitledfi3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[LightGrenades]

/\ Ok, I will try that sometime, but it would be a great help if you could find me a better picture. I will try though.

[JoeIOW]

http://www.towerstimes.co.uk/attractions/xs/oblivion0019.jpg
(sorry dont know how to minimize it down a little; admin feel free!)

I think he means somthing like that but on the flat bin rear the drop.

[~LoveTulie]

So when you work on the textures, are they going to look like steel?

[baz6174]

This has been needed for a long time. Thank you.

[-NGS-]

The number you are looking for 1.41421356...

Scale your original piece by that amount in the directions that it slopes, rotate it by 45 degrees and then move it to line up with the track.

And when you're doing the 60 degree angle diagonal, then remember 2.828427124...

[chrisattack16]

I know I'm speaking for everyone when I say I can't wait for this set! But please take your time to get everything perfect. This is great stuff.

[LightGrenades]

So when you work on the textures, are they going to look like steel?

Yes, or as close as I can.

This has been needed for a long time. Thank you.

Your welcome. I have been toying with this idea since about December, but finally found some time and motivation to get it done, and yes, it is long over due.

And when you're doing the 60 degree angle diagonal, then remember 2.828427124...

Thanks.

I know I'm speaking for everyone when I say I can't wait for this set! But please take your time to get everything perfect. This is great stuff.

Thanks, but it may be a while.


Anyway, just to let you know, I am having some troubles now, especially getting the whole object to show. I redid the model because I found some problems with it, but for some reason, it does not want to cooperate with me. Parts of the model aren't showing up in game, which I know why, but haven't had time to fix it yet.

[chrisattack16]

dont pull a frontier, do it right the first time

[dementedbear]

Much needed and will be much appreciated dude..!

[LightGrenades]

dont pull a frontier, do it right the first time

Defanitly.

Much needed and will be much appreciated dude..!

:up:

Anyway, thought I'd show a picture of the model. Still needs work, and the blue texture is a recolorable one from DazMatze. Until I can find some new ones.


http://i16.tinypic.com/4ouucea.jpg

Everything is right, but it isn't all showing up in game. So it's going to take some time.

[rctman12]

have u done double sided in the edit model settings nice work tho :)

[LightGrenades]

have u done double sided in the edit model settings nice work tho :)

I'm not sure what you mean?

[MrPKI]

Can you post a picture of your object without the textures? (monchrome setting)

[Iamok]

I had this idea before but I never got to it because I dont know how to align xDD nice work!

[LightGrenades]

Can you post a picture of your object without the textures? (monchrome setting)

http://i12.tinypic.com/66tmkc6.jpg

[chrisattack16]

that looks real close to pumpers set. way to go!

[The_Cook]

And when you're doing the 60 degree angle diagonal, then remember 2.828427124...

1.414... is the square root of 2, which is the ratio of the hypotenuse to the length of the sides of a right angled triangle where the two sides are of identical length. By scaling the piece by √2 prior to rotation it means that after rotation it will stretch from corner to corner. All fairly simple high-school geometry, nothing complex.

I'm not sure where you got 2.828... from, it shouldn't factor into creating diagonal pieces at all.

[DaDak]

Keep up the good work!!

[MrPKI]

It looks alright. Those are single plane steps right, have you set their texturing to double-sided (ex: SIOpaqueDS)? That might be your problem, although I'm not sure what's not showing up in-game, so I could be wrong.

[LightGrenades]

It looks alright. Those are single plane steps right, have you set their texturing to double-sided (ex: SIOpaqueDS)? That might be your problem, although I'm not sure what's not showing up in-game, so I could be wrong.

Actually, I think I fixed it, I will have to check when I import it.

Oh, and those aren't single planes, which I am going to have to fix. I don't exactly remember why they aren't


Update sometime soon, working on diagonals still (I had to restart the model) and am currently looking for a better texture. This one seems a little too...bright And the curved ones aren't looking like they should. Just some more patience will do the trick I guess.

[disneyland255]

These look great! I am especially excited to see the curved pieces come. Take your time on this. You doing well!!!

[LightGrenades]

Ok, so I finally have finished both Left and Right steep catwalks (for the most part) but there are some annoyances.

http://i12.tinypic.com/5yhghkz.jpg
Alignment is correct.

http://i19.tinypic.com/6ftayyw.jpg
But some of the steps disappear at certain angles.

http://i19.tinypic.com/6ba0jk1.jpg
The steps seem a little small to me, does anyone else thing so? Oh and I am going to get rid of the double bar on the railing.

Ok, so on to something new. I am going to try and get some steep to flat ones done tonight. Angled ones tomorrow, and curved ones sooner or later.

[~LoveTulie]

Looks really good!
I can't wait to see more!

[baz6174]

Personally i think the width of the steps is okay for a steep catwalk, any wider and they would be banging on your knees when you tried to climb them.

[disneyland255]

This looks really good! I think the steps look a little small also. Whould you want to walk down those if your coaster broke down??? Ha ha!

[-NGS-]

1.414... is the square root of 2, which is the ratio of the hypotenuse to the length of the sides of a right angled triangle where the two sides are of identical length. By scaling the piece by √2 prior to rotation it means that after rotation it will stretch from corner to corner. All fairly simple high-school geometry, nothing complex.

I'm not sure where you got 2.828... from, it shouldn't factor into creating diagonal pieces at all.

I'm fully aware of how you did your math, Cook. I believe the steep pieces in the game are at a 60 degree angle, correct? If so, then the length for a piece (the hypoteneuse of the triangle formed by the length of the diagonal and height of the track piece) going 60 and diagonal would be 2.828 (twice sqrt2). 30, 60, 90 triangles are very easy to work with; the hypoteneuse is trwice the length of the shortest leg, and the longest leg is the shortest one *sqrt3. That's where I got my number from.

And I took geometry in Jr. High :p

[surfingoz]

Nice this set is coming along very good indeed.

[Laszlo41]

Excellent work, this looks very promising. I love what can be done in CS by people with brains, a little education, a little creativity and lots of patience and perseverance. Keep it up.

[Albert Caine]

That looks really good.

[LightGrenades]

Thanks for the comments all, they really mean a lot to me!

Ok, so as I stated above, I was working on the steep-flat ones, and so far so good.

Here are some pics.

http://i19.tinypic.com/4pakaie.jpg

Over head view, they are exactly similar, save for the handrails.

http://i15.tinypic.com/6gwx0k8.jpg

Just another shot, showing them.

http://i18.tinypic.com/53gfvdc.jpg

How they line up with the steep ones. I just have to figure out away to correctly line them up, so that little filler thing is temporary.

Sorry, I didn't get a chance to import them yet, so bare with me.

They are still a WIP but I am glad I got them out of the way.

[~LoveTulie]

They look good so far!
Can't wait to see what they look like in the game!

[Buckface921]

This looks great, I think that the steps look fine as they are!

[rctman12]

i crown u king of the steps!

[dementedbear]

They're gonna be really really useful indeed. Nice work!

[RCT Enthusiast]

^^^ Hey those are my thoughts:p lol

[LightGrenades]

i crown u king of the steps!

Er, thanks.

They're gonna be really really useful indeed. Nice work!

Thank you.

^^^ Hey those are my thoughts:p lol

Thanks.

Ok, so I will try to get some more done tomorrow, or as soon as possible. I am in the process of looking for/ making a better recolorable texture, so if anyone could point me in the right direction on how to make one, please feel free to do so. It needs to be for The Gimp

[chrisattack16]

keep the filler, i think it will look good in the end

[Loqo]

Looks great, good work!

[J_DeRosa15]

:eek2: OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GREAT SET!

[disneyfreek]

y coudnt u wait till its finished??

[disneyland255]

These look great so far! Keep it up!

[LightGrenades]

Thanks for the comments guys! I have a ton to do today, but I will try and get an update of some sorts later tonight. I haven't been able to really make anything new as I had planned upon last night, but I spent some time explaining how to import and use sketchup.

[CDN1212]

Great set so far Aroundthehorn! This will be very useful for just about every park.

[~LoveTulie]

Can't wait to see more!

[Fisherman]

Wow! You got them lined up perfectly! GREAT JOB! This will be a must-have set!

-Derek

[. Style .]

Have you concidered making the floor as a whole, on the flat catwalks, with no holes between, as shown in this picture?

http://www.rcdb.com/m/ig3385.htm?picture=20

I believe it would look a tiny bit more realistic :up: But I really like how this set is comming together, so far. This set is needed.

[LightGrenades]

Have you concidered making the floor as a whole, on the flat catwalks, with no holes between, as shown in this picture?

http://www.rcdb.com/m/ig3385.htm?picture=20

I believe it would look a tiny bit more realistic :up: But I really like how this set is comming together, so far. This set is needed.

I was actually thinking about that. But I will see. It shouldn't be too hard at all.


Oh, favor, can anyone find me a good quality picture of curved catwalks on like Sheikra and such? That is giving me the most problems. And I haven't been able to find any as of yet.

If anyone wouldn't mind?

[ytivarg]

This might help: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNR4geXYEms

Not sure exactly what kind of shots you're looking for.

[LightGrenades]

This might help: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNR4geXYEms

Not sure exactly what kind of shots you're looking for.

That is exactly what I am looking for. Thanks!:up:

[Jonnyears]

I really wish that my first sets looked as good as this. It is brilliant
and I shall find alot of use for it. I am looking forward to seeing some
curved catwalks, it will take a while but it's going to look great! Good luck!

[ytivarg]

That is exactly what I am looking for. Thanks!:up:

Glad to be of service... really looking forward to this set!

[LightGrenades]

Ok, well, I was really thinking against doing this, but I don't quite feel like texturing and importing this, so I will give you an in progress shot of one of the curved catwalks.....

http://i10.tinypic.com/680vymb.jpg

Still a major WIP right now, but I thought I should show it to show that things are progressing.

[J_DeRosa15]

That looks very good. That is one of the best i've ever seen...and i've seen a lot! :D VERY GOOD JOB!

[LightGrenades]

Ok, so I finally found some motivation to texture and get it imported. A few things are wrong, but easily fixable I think.

http://i11.tinypic.com/6exbdc0.jpg

Shows the transition between the flat one, and the curved one.

http://i11.tinypic.com/6241yfb.jpg

Close up shows the curved is a little smaller than the flat one, but easily fixable. The only thing was the flat and curve ones don't quite line up with the steep one, so I have to take some time to fix it. And the curved one is too small a radius to fit around the small one (on the outside) and I haven't yet tried it on the inside portion

Slowly but surely things are progressing.

Also, is there anyone who can tell me how to make recolorable textures in the Gimp? The only one I found was for Photoshop.

[chrisattack16]

looking really good. i bet pumper is getting jealous. just kidding

[The Judge]

Nice work man. I have one suggestion tho. Why not make the stright flat ones have a solid deck like the curved peice? Btw this set just going to be catwalks or would you be willing to add more support type of coaster objects? (hint hint digonal wooden coaster supports LOL)

[ytivarg]

Coming along nicely!

[LightGrenades]

Nice work man. I have one suggestion tho. Why not make the stright flat ones have a solid deck like the curved peice?

That is also planned, I will have the option for either steps, or just a flat plane for the flat ones. The curved ones by default are solid.

Thanks Chris and Grav!

[infiniteblue]

These are looking good! I really can't wait for this pack to be done.

[~LoveTulie]

Nice!
Amazing work. These are going to become very useful!

[weasel497]

Looks nice! I'm sure everyone will use these!

[LightGrenades]

Thanks guys (and girl) for the comments!


Oh, and thanks to the two voters! Thanks for the three stars! They really mean so much to me, even though you guys have absolutely nothing to rate on besides pictures of un-finished Models and such.

And how mature. Who was the 1-star voter? Please step forward and let me know why it's deserves one star. And if it is who I think it is, then you seriously need to grow up. Because these petty little games will make you look like a bigger fool, and quite frankly, makes you look like a baby.

[~LoveTulie]

^ Good point. I think I am thinking the same person you are ;)

[The Judge]

all I know is it wasen't me..., but do you ppl ever sleep? LOL I know I don't :haha:

And ~LoveTulie You havent commented on my park today :cry: Heh jk altho you are one of the faithfull posters on my park.. :D

So whens the beta going to be up for me to test aroundthehorn? Or you could just place them on poseidon and test them that way. Altho I think you should know how to use your pack yea? ;)

[LightGrenades]

Would people STOP rating my thread? Seriously, THERE IS NOTHING TO RATE. I have seen it go from 3 to 4 back to three stars. With nothing but pictures of my trial and error process, and some half finished models.


It seems immaturity runs wild here. Another one star voter? Please come forward and tell me exactly why this deserves one star.
:rolleyes:

[The Judge]

It seem so, but tbh Stars dont mean jack to me. I as well as many other members on this fourm know that this set will be very handy when its finished. Oh and im glad you plan on having both solid deck and non solid deck for the flat peices.

I do have an idea about something else you might think about adding to the set.. Transfer track peices. As of right now the stairs have the railing placed on the transfer track side. Poor matinance men having to climb over railings to add another train to the track heh.

[TheSkipper]

Why in the world are you worrying about stars? I sure wouldn't, especially since the only person I have to worry about liking what I do is me. the same applies here.

[disneyland255]

I wouldn't worry either....I really like how the curved catwalk is coming out. This is going to be a great "reality" catwalk set. I am also impressed with how quickly you come up with these. Keep up the wonderful work.

[LightGrenades]

Why in the world are you worrying about stars? I sure wouldn't, especially since the only person I have to worry about liking what I do is me. the same applies here.

I don't. But it bothers me that I see them go up, have it go up, then down again. Especially since there is nothing of substance to really comment on, just a few model pics and a couple of trial and error pictures I took to show that I am actually doing something and looking for advice on how to improve it and such. If I had released this, I wouldn't care, or even if I was close to releasing it, then I wouldn't care.

And I am pretty sure one person voted out of spite, but I won't say who it is, because I don't want to start anything.

[TheSkipper]

Let's keep it that way. I notice you seem frustrated tonight, why not take a break and call it a day? That way, things will still be quiet tomorrow and I can catch a breath too. :D

[~LoveTulie]

^Haha Skipper.

And TheJudge, my oh my I didn't know you updated. I will check imediately!

[LightGrenades]

Let's keep it that way. I notice you seem frustrated tonight, why not take a break and call it a day? That way, things will still be quiet tomorrow and I can catch a breath too. :D

Good point. And yes, I was frustrated last night, or this morning, depending on where you life. Probably a lack of sleep added to the fact.

[~LoveTulie]

But you didn't get much sleep last night...

[ytivarg]

Screw the star system, bud.

My Gotham City park has been voted down to something like 2.5 stars... even after I specifically asked people to not vote on it since there's nothing much there yet...

It doesn't help that my brutal honesty around here has garnered me some 'enemies' (if you wish to call them that) that vote out of spite.

I don't even much look at the star system anymore.. it's flawed beyond reason. I look for names I recognize, and go by that.

Anyways, back on topic... what's the latest with the set? Will you be including a platform at an angle for underneath inverted lifts? Specifically, I'm asking about a 45 degree angle piece... there's a platform on the 90 in Jcat's Steelworx, but since you're tackling the tricky 45 set... I thought that I ought to bring that up so your set is as complete as possible.

[LightGrenades]

Screw the star system, bud.

My Gotham City park has been voted down to something like 2.5 stars... even after I specifically asked people to not vote on it since there's nothing much there yet...

It doesn't help that my brutal honesty around here has garnered me some 'enemies' (if you wish to call them that) that vote out of spite.

I don't even much look at the star system anymore.. it's flawed beyond reason. I look for names I recognize, and go by that.

Anyways, back on topic... what's the latest with the set? Will you be including a platform at an angle for underneath inverted lifts? Specifically, I'm asking about a 45 degree angle piece... there's a platform on the 90 in Jcat's Steelworx, but since you're tackling the tricky 45 set... I thought that I ought to bring that up so your set is as complete as possible.


Oh trust me, It was just irritated me being bothered by it. And now that I know who vote this down, it doesn't bother me anymore.

And yes, this set will include everything, Curved ones, Steep, regular, flat, and 45's for all of them.

Anyway, speaking of the 45's, I tried it again, and to no avail. I know I didn't do something right, but I think those will be pushed to the back burner for now, so I can get other things done, like getting better textures, lowering the poly count as much as humanly possible, some fine tuning things, and get all the curved ones correct also.

But, someone brought up a good idea from another forum, is the little "lip" thing at the ends of catwalks: http://www.rcdb.com/ig1.htm?picture=9 which is what I am going to do, seeing as it is extremely simple (I hope, things don't seem to have gone my way in the past)

[ytivarg]

Yes... the end of the catwalks would be a great addition.

Any chance for some spiral stairs to go along with it? :haha: I'm never gonna let you rest on this set...

[-NGS-]

You can just use the ones from pools if you absolutely need to, gravity.

[Arctic Mouse]

Any chance for some spiral stairs to go along with it? :haha: I'm never gonna let you rest on this set...

You could use the ones for pools, but they have that ugly fence at the ends.

[LightGrenades]

Yes... the end of the catwalks would be a great addition.

Any chance for some spiral stairs to go along with it? :haha: I'm never gonna let you rest on this set...

Don't worry about it dude, I want this to be what the community needs as a whole, and make this one of those "must have" sets.

I can try the spiral ones, and see how they turn out. Don't expect too much yet.

[ytivarg]

Yeah, I HATE the pools ones... I want one that belongs in a cohesive set, with the catwalks, railings... and so it's to scale... so that it LOOKS like it belongs.. and doesn't look like I put a pool staircase next to it.

Call me anal retentive. I'll agree.

I'm zesty today. If you hadn't noticed... the parks forum is like, in the line of fire today.

[LightGrenades]

I'm zesty today. If you hadn't noticed... the parks forum is like, in the line of fire today.

Really??

It was kinda hard to tell...

[Arctic Mouse]

I'm zesty today.

Like crackers? :)

Aroundthehorn, will you be doing vertical catwalks maybe?

[LightGrenades]

Hmm, vertical catwalks? Wouldn't that just be a ladder?

[ytivarg]

Yeah, I don't get the vertical catwalk... what application would you need that for?

[The Judge]

Glad he missed my park LOL...

As I have said befor this set is just what we need. And I cant wait to get my hands on it! Still one of the most usefull packs in progress on the fourms!!

PS: WHat if the train got stuck going stright down? Would need ladders err verticle catwalks to get off the coaster. (altho I have NEVER heard of a coaster getting stuck on a vertical section of track...

More seirous note ladders could be usefull for giga coasters I suppose? To connect the levels as the peeps have to climb down if it gets stuck at the top? Now I have senen that on youtube... thats great..

[chrisattack16]

verticle catwalks? why?

[JoeIOW]

oh think they mean the ladders with the round thing around them to stop you falling out; so you can get to remote sections of track or to tophats of coasters. ill try find a pic.

joe.

[LightGrenades]

Ok, well, after some thinking, and looking at numerous pictures, I have decided that all pieces completed are to be redone. Plain and simple. I have noticed that they are a little awkward looking, and I want to strive for realism. And, I know that I can make these look 10 times better than before.

I do not expect this to take too long, but first, I am going to try and get the 45* catwalks and platforms done for Gravity's Six flags Gotham City, just because he seems uber desperate.

I know I haven't done too much, but most of it was trial and error, but now comes the final task of getting things to finally line up (mainly on the 45's) and making them look the best they can.

[Arctic Mouse]

Can't wait to see them!

[infiniteblue]

Good luck! I hope you get them figured out soon.

[ytivarg]

Awesome... I'd love to be able to showcase the new set.

[chrisattack16]

i wouldnt use the term "desperate", because everybody needs them just as much. good luck with the revisions

[~LoveTulie]

Cool. Can't wait to se it!

[dementedbear]

Hope it goes well....am itching to use them...

[LightGrenades]

Hope it goes well....am itching to use them...

You aren't the only one....


Anyway, some news:

Slowly but surely things are progressing. I am trying a couple of different things for this. Though, like I said before, this shouldn't take too long, considering I know how things align and such, so.. yeah.


Here are 3 pictures of a new model, which is still the same size width and height wise, but the depth is now a whole .25 units wider, as to accommodate larger steps. The hand rails are a whole lot thinner, which makes them look better right now, but I won't have any clear indication until I can get these in game....

http://i15.tinypic.com/5zh51j6.jpg

http://i13.tinypic.com/66lnkmu.jpg

http://i13.tinypic.com/4p44sw2.jpg

So as you can see, it is a little different from before. The steps will come in later, as it is easier to group the textures together if they are off the object before hand.

Thoughts, suggestions or criticisms?

[~LoveTulie]

Looks MUCH better! Can't wait to see it ingame!

[Arctic Mouse]

I can't see any of the actual stairs from those angles. But they look good anyway. Can't wait to see them in game!!

[LightGrenades]

I can't see any of the actual stairs from those angles. But they look good anyway. Can't wait to see them in game!!

There aren't any stairs currently. I need to figure out the correct spacing for them to be even first.

[Arctic Mouse]

There aren't any stairs currently. I need to figure out the correct spacing for them to be even first.

gotcha!

[The Judge]

sweet, now HURRY up, LOL I need them for Poseidon...
LOL JK looking good man.:up: :up:

[Cedar Point]

Mmmm...catwalk goodness. :):up:

[bdawg6]

Wow, this is absolutely amazing, this is way better then the trackworx catwalks. these will be very useful

[ThingMaker]

aroundthehorn - good luck on these - should be cool once finished!

Wow, this is absolutely amazing, this is way better then the trackworx catwalks. these will be very useful

jcat's (or is it pumper) steel set including his catwalks is still today one of the best sets ever made, especially considering he made those a few year ago i believe. Have some respect for the modders who help start this all, little one.

[ytivarg]

jcat's (or is it pumper) steel set including his catwalks is still today one of the best sets ever made, especially considering he made those a few year ago i believe. Have some respect for the modders who help start this all, little one.

Well said... those supports were made in the very, VERY early days of CS... and they were, and still are a masterpiece. Too often we find ourselves with a bunch of CS that is far too specific. Can't go using Star Trek scenery everywhere can you? Nope.. but something generic, that can work in any situation, and done beautifully has obviously stood the test of time. It's practically a necessity that you put those supports on your coasters now for fear of being shamed on the parks forum.

So yesh... show some respect to the fathers of CS, here.

[chrisattack16]

i honestly think steelworks the most used set by everyone. i cant live without it! i love the new model, it does justice to pumper's early work.

[Meerkat]

I have just thought of something that would make a fantastic addition to this set. I don't know the first thing about modelling CS, but I imagine this would be quite easy to do.

How about making a ladder? It would come in very handy for things like rollercoaster brake runs that are high in the air, or maintenance/escape ladders on large buildings for extra realism. Something like this:

http://www.bandtowers.com/Buckeye_JPG.jpg

[DaDak]

agree with all. take your time as we may be iching to have this set. also are you using sketchup?

[LightGrenades]

Thanks guys!

And Meercat, I will try that.

Big update!!

http://i10.tinypic.com/4q36jio.jpg

http://i6.tinypic.com/54mm0l0.jpg


Ok, a few things. Those of course are platforms, and the texture on them is not going to be the real texture. I just needed something to separate the objects.


The handrails are the exact same sizes on both objects
The texture isn't complete
And altogether, the platforms and both sets of catwalks are the same size as one In-Game Square, though both look different.


And that wraps it up! I will get them in-game ASAP, meaning most likely tomorrow after school.

Comments, suggestions, criticisms? Let me know!

[~LoveTulie]

Very nice update!

[disneyland255]

So then will they be conjoined like that so we don't have to place catwalks on both sides...we can just click it once and we have catwalks on both sides?
Hope that makes sense.....

I really like how these have turned out! These will work EXTREMELY well with the inverted coaster. Nice job!

[LightGrenades]

So then will they be conjoined like that so we don't have to place catwalks on both sides...we can just click it once and we have catwalks on both sides?
Hope that makes sense.....

I really like how these have turned out! These will work EXTREMELY well with the inverted coaster. Nice job!

That's a thought. I will probably end up doing both, conjoined and regular, for those who want ones on only one side.

And I agree, now wait until these get on diagonals! Make the coasters more versatile if you're a realism freak.

[disneyland255]

diagonals? Oh yeah Baby!

Thanks so much for responding so quickly! I am especially happy about them being conjoined! I love you man!!! :D :up:

[LightGrenades]

diagonals? Oh yeah Baby!

Thanks so much for responding so quickly! I am especially happy about them being conjoined! I love you man!!! :D :up:

Yup diagonals!

Speaking about that, I have the angled ones scaled correctly (according to The_Cook) and rotated 45 degrees. So, I will import all these new objects ASAP.

Man, this is really starting to shape up real nicely.:)

[disneyland255]

Yes it is! I can't wait to see it in game! In fact...I have a park with a coaster that you could test if you like...I can send you the park file. Let me know...

[LightGrenades]

Yes it is! I can't wait to see it in game! In fact...I have a park with a coaster that you could test if you like...I can send you the park file. Let me know...

I don't know, I'll think about it though.

[Arctic Mouse]

Very nice!

[disneyland255]

I don't know, I'll think about it though.

No problem...:D

[surfingoz]

Thats looking really cool, I cannot wait to see your diagonal pieces. I also agree that you should have individual cat walks and both side cat walks, but be aware of all the extra importing you will have to do, because believe me importing is the bad part(very, very boring).

[CDN1212]

This set has been needed in rct3 for a long time. It has finally come. Excellent so far!

[J_DeRosa15]

Agreed. ^^^
But wont the track go through the platform?

[surfingoz]

^^^ I am taking a guess at this but I think the middle part of the platform is only to help align. I think this is going to be removed when exporting(I think).

[ytivarg]

Very very nice... getting anxious for this set!

[LuDaRollercoast]

* Pumps Fist *

Yea, ATH...

Where you at with this Now?

[LightGrenades]

* Pumps Fist *

Yea, ATH...

Where you at with this Now?

Well, when you see where I am at, you will want to be patient;)


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I'll Just let the pictures speak for themselves.....

http://i4.tinypic.com/5zfog9z.jpg

http://i3.tinypic.com/4m044qu.jpg

http://i7.tinypic.com/4ukvdeh.jpg

http://i4.tinypic.com/4plw1gx.jpg

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Bear with me, the texture isn't right, I am planning on keeping the actual steps and platform one, but I am looking for/working on a new one for the rest.


One Problem. Why Can't I make the object different colors? It is recolorable, but will only let me change one color for the whole object, and I want the railings to be different colors than the steps. Can tell my why?

[disneyland255]

WOO HOO!!! This looks great! I am excited to see what else you have in store for us!!!

[Arctic Mouse]

any predicted release?

[Fisherman]

Looks EXCELLENT, but I think maybe the texture on the center platforms should be a little smaller...to match the spacing on the steps...

GREAT job get everything lined up so well!

-Derek

[LightGrenades]

Looks EXCELLENT, but I think maybe the texture on the center platforms should be a little smaller...to match the spacing on the steps...

GREAT job get everything lined up so well!

-Derek


Oh, yeah,I noticed, and it has been fixed, but not imported.

[rctmaniac]

One Problem. Why Can't I make the object different colors? It is recolorable, but will only let me change one color for the whole object, and I want the railings to be different colors than the steps. Can tell my why?

You will need 2 textures-1 for each. I presume your current texture is blue. You will need to make a new copy and make it purple (not sure of exact value). Then ,apply the blue texture to the main bit and the purple to the railings, and select 2 Colours for both textures in the importer.

These are taken from DasMatze's texture site, they are not mine.

Use this for the main part of the catwalks:
http://dasmatze.da.funpic.de/images/rct3/0048rec1.bmp
And this for the 2nd
http://dasmatze.da.funpic.de/images/rct3/0049rec2.bmp

That should help-obviously you will prob need a different texture.

[LightGrenades]

You will need 2 textures-1 for each. I presume your current texture is blue. You will need to make a new copy and make it purple (not sure of exact value). Then ,apply the blue texture to the main bit and the purple to the railings, and select 2 Colours for both textures in the importer.

These are taken from DasMatze's texture site, they are not mine.

Use this for the main part of the catwalks:
http://dasmatze.da.funpic.de/images/rct3/0048rec1.bmp
And this for the 2nd
http://dasmatze.da.funpic.de/images/rct3/0049rec2.bmp

That should help-obviously you will prob need a different texture.

Ok, the Purple one will probably be better. I am currently using Daz Matze's 0027rc1 texture. The one with the steel looking one.

So, which one do you guys think will look better for the steps:

http://i3.tinypic.com/66m7chu.jpg
1

http://i1.tinypic.com/5x3zgww.jpg
2

[disneyland255]

I prefer the steel to the purple....

[LightGrenades]

I prefer the steel to the purple....

It's recolorable. That's why.

[disneyland255]

2 looks a lot better!

[rctmaniac]

Number 2.

Then use the purple/pink one I provided for the rails.

[MrPKI]

Wow, those look really nice, good job!:up: As for the texture, I'd also go with #2.

[~LoveTulie]

I go with 2.
This set is really coming out well.
Can't wait for this to be released.. btw, when do you think it will be released?

[TTD420120]

Diagonal catwalks? I love you. :)

[chrisattack16]

wow that looks really great so far. i hope you get the texture issue fixed.

[The Judge]

Looking sweet man. #2 all the way..
One question tho. On the inverted catwalks insted of the solid deck how about a wire mesh type? Kinda whats on Alpengeist @ BGE..
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/7022/alpengeist6oj0.jpg
Its a mesh type.. Saves weight on the overall structure im sure heh

None the less keep up the awesome work and cant wait for the DL.:up:

[Madman1974]

....... On the inverted catwalks insted of the solid deck how about a wire mesh type? ........


That would be so awsome!

[chrisattack16]

it would add quite some realism. go for it!

[ytivarg]

2 for the texture, and the see-thru mesh would be incredible.

[CDN1212]

definatally 2. The wire mesh texture would be pretty cool! It would definatally add for realism. It would be an easy alpha Texture to make. But it's aroundthehorn's decision.

[DaDak]

One Problem. Why Can't I make the object different colors? It is recolorable, but will only let me change one color for the whole object, and I want the railings to be different colors than the steps. Can tell my why?

yes i have the same problem

[surfingoz]

texture 2 the checker plate, it is way more suited to this project. The in game pics are great. With the texture, the stairs are fine, but the middle platform needs the texture to be shrunk.

[LightGrenades]

texture 2 the checker plate, it is way more suited to this project. The in game pics are great. With the texture, the stairs are fine, but the middle platform needs the texture to be shrunk.

Don't worry, it has been fixed.

I will try making the see-through mesh on the inverted ones.


Ok, so nothing new. Yet.

Ok, so here is what I have done, and what is close to being done:

Regular-Done, some fine tuning left
Steep- Done, some fine tuning left
Angled Reg- Done, some fine tuning left
Angled Steep- Done, some fine tuning left.
Regular Grouped (catwalks, and platform) Almost done, working on new see through mesh
Angled Grouped- Almost done, working on new see through mesh.
Large Curves- WIP
Medium Curves- WIP
Small Curves -WIP
Angled Large Curved Pre-Work in progress
Angled Medium Curved- Pre Work in progress
Angled Small Curved- Pre WIP
Some Secret objects that might be included- In Thought process.

So, there you go, that's where I stand right now.

[disneyland255]

Secret......???? My PM WORKS! :D Ha ha!

[~LoveTulie]

Wow never noticed how much you were doing!

[chrisattack16]

ok fast forward my life 22 weeks from now so all my training will be done and i can have my computer again!

[LightGrenades]

Secret......???? My PM WORKS! :D Ha ha!

Ok, I will take a mental note:)

Wow never noticed how much you were doing!

Yeah, well when I said, "Catwalk Set" I meant it. Everything that I know is needed is going to be in this set!

ok fast forward my life 22 weeks from now so all my training will be done and i can have my computer again!

Don't want to waste your life away though, it will be here when you get back! Might I ask what training, although I saw in your user title, I assume it might be some sort of military training?

On to the news, can someone find me a good picture of the mesh thing I am working on? I need to know exactly what it looks like.

[~LoveTulie]

You should have curved catwalls like at the peak of the hills.
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/5760/roller20coasteras3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

(See the peak of the hill)

[LightGrenades]

Nah, that would be too hard, and wouldn't come out looking right, because it wouldn't be a smooth enough curve to get it to work.

[~LoveTulie]

OH.. ok.

[chrisattack16]

just basic training for 9 weeks. and after that ill be gone to fort bliss for ait for another 13 weeks. im for sure going to have RCT3 withdrawls. i leave for fort benning next thursday, so i will try to get in 1 last project.

[Loqo]

Great work again. :up:

[Coasterfreak55]

Dude, you are my hero. this is exactly what i need!

[LightGrenades]

just basic training for 9 weeks. and after that ill be gone to fort bliss for ait for another 13 weeks. im for sure going to have RCT3 withdrawls. i leave for fort benning next thursday, so i will try to get in 1 last project.

Ah, ok. Good luck with that.:up:


Great work again. :up:

Thank you.

Dude, you are my hero. this is exactly what i need!

Thanks!


Anyway, I'll try to get an update in as soon as possible. I just need to work on re-importing some of the objects, because for some odd reason, they got messed up. That, and the first task of the RCT3 Survivor contest started, and I need to get to work on some of that too.

[Iamok]

Nice work! Sorry to say, but, I dont like the metal texture u used, try to make it smaller so it doesnt look so huge..do it--for me?:) lmao!

[Arctic Mouse]

Looks great, any predicted release?

[chrisattack16]

thanks. im going to do a dueling inverted coaster as my last project.

[kn717]

looks good. can't wait for the pack to come out.

[Rct3-Owen]

as above. i need these real bad. someone had to make this set. thank god it was you!

[DaDak]

Keep up da good work:D

[dementedbear]

This will honestly be the most helpful set to the community that's come out in a long time. The amount of coasters I want to build with diagonal lifts is annoying because of them looking unrealistic. Hope it's going well :up:

[LightGrenades]

Thanks for the comments guys. I haven't had a chance to do anything too interesting because of the RCT3 Survivor contest. So bear with me, I will try to get something soon.

[chrisattack16]

yea that contest is freakin sweet. good luck, ill be cheering you on!

[smjm1982]

great catwalks, can we choose our own colors I hope ???

[~LoveTulie]

Can't wait to see more!

[CDN1212]

I'm really looking forward to this set

[lego3366]

i swear if you do any more im going to pass out! not to say that you shouldnt....

[Elf2007]

FINALLY! Diagnal catwalks. Now I can add more design to my coaster by having a chainlift at a diagnol angle!

Are you sure you can't make the curved tops/bottoms??

[JoeIOW]

Hows it going; wasnt sure how well it was recently; cant wait to see more!!!
Joe.

[J_DeRosa15]

GOT IT! I don't know if you know it, but Surfinoz (on his website) has a small pack. It is here:
http://www.surfingoz.koolhost.com/index.php?p=1_35_Components-for-SketchUp
Just follow the instructions.
Anyway, they are just small pieces (deletable) for reference of tracks, like a steep diagnal slope or a helix, etc.! I feel they can be a hUGE reference for your set!

[LightGrenades]

Nice work! Sorry to say, but, I dont like the metal texture u used, try to make it smaller so it doesnt look so huge..do it--for me?:) lmao!

Thanks, and I fixed it.

Looks great, any predicted release?

As soon as I can get everything done. Maybe in a couple of weeks?

thanks. im going to do a dueling inverted coaster as my last project.

No problem, and sounds good!
looks good. can't wait for the pack to come out.

Thanks.

as above. i need these real bad. someone had to make this set. thank god it was you!

Thank you.

Keep up da good work:D

Thanks

This will honestly be the most helpful set to the community that's come out in a long time. The amount of coasters I want to build with diagonal lifts is annoying because of them looking unrealistic. Hope it's going well :up:

Yeah, that was what inspired me to make this set. Thanks

yea that contest is freakin sweet. good luck, ill be cheering you on!

Thanks.

great catwalks, can we choose our own colors I hope ???

Yes you can.

Can't wait to see more!

Thanks!

I'm really looking forward to this set

Thanks.

i swear if you do any more im going to pass out! not to say that you shouldnt....

Well, then be prepared....

FINALLY! Diagnal catwalks. Now I can add more design to my coaster by having a chainlift at a diagnol angle!

Are you sure you can't make the curved tops/bottoms??

I can try, though don't count on anything.

Hows it going; wasnt sure how well it was recently; cant wait to see more!!!
Joe.

Thanks, I needed to get stuff for school done, and needed a little break.

GOT IT! I don't know if you know it, but Surfinoz (on his website) has a small pack. It is here:
http://www.surfingoz.koolhost.com/index.php?p=1_35_Components-for-SketchUp
Just follow the instructions.
Anyway, they are just small pieces (deletable) for reference of tracks, like a steep diagnal slope or a helix, etc.! I feel they can be a hUGE reference for your set!

Thanks, and I know, I already used them to double check to make sure it was correct.

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http://i6.tinypic.com/4v37bxi.jpg

http://i18.tinypic.com/4oswdog.jpg

Still workin' on it.

More will come as soon as I can get back in the game, say in 30ish minutes. So comment so I don't have to double post.

[disneyland255]

YEAH! These new pics look great!!!!

[J_DeRosa15]

Looks good. Very nice alpha texture. I love how you are making it diagnal, yet, and even though this is a catwalk set, I think you should make (as an extra piece) a simple support that is for diagnal chain lifts

[surfingoz]

those catwalks look awesome, the textures look great and I am glad that they do not collide with the supports. Do they collide with other supports. Anyway keep up the great work.

[Iamok]

heh thats awesome :D

[CDN1212]

This is going to change the coasters in RCT3 forever. I doubt that there will be anyone not using it! The alpha texture turned out great! Is it color changeable???

[LightGrenades]

YEAH! These new pics look great!!!!

ThanksQ!

Looks good. Very nice alpha texture. I love how you are making it diagnal, yet, and even though this is a catwalk set, I think you should make (as an extra piece) a simple support that is for diagnal chain lifts

I'm not quite sure, but you can still do that with Jcats steelworx. But I am considering doing this: http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/7022/alpengeist6oj0.jpg

those catwalks look awesome, the textures look great and I am glad that they do not collide with the supports. Do they collide with other supports. Anyway keep up the great work.

Thanks, and none that I know of.

heh thats awesome :D

Thanks.

This is going to change the coasters in RCT3 forever. I doubt that there will be anyone not using it! The alpha texture turned out great! Is it color changeable???

Thanks! And I am not sure about that yet, probably though, I just need to learn how.

Anyway, keep the comments rollin'. I don't know when I will be able to update next, so be patient, especially with RCT3 survivor contest, which is in full swing about now.

[Arctic Mouse]

This will be a must have set for coaster designers!

[ytivarg]

An inverted A-Frame support on the diagonal would be awesome. You currently can only do them on the 90's with Steelworx.

[~LoveTulie]

Nice! I love the nets!

[LightGrenades]

An inverted A-Frame support on the diagonal would be awesome. You currently can only do them on the 90's with Steelworx.

I can try. But I'd need to get the same texture Jcat used, so that it matches up.

I wouldn't hold your breath though. But it is something I am going to consider.

[~LoveTulie]

Cool!
I would use that alot!

[andrewhurley13]

The inverted coaster's catwalk looks really good ath , exellent job!

[JoeIOW]

Dont worry if oyu cant; BTW just remember schol work is more important than this so get that out the way first and dont pressure yourself!

Good Luck,

Joe.

[RCT~Hero]

When will this be realesed, it will be very useful for my future ride project.

[stormrunner2592]

lookin nice. hopefully these will be released soon b/c they will be very helpful

[ThingMaker]

When will this be realesed, it will be very useful for my future ride project.


Yes, give this guy a date (even though it's not finished) - because it's needed for his future ride project. The rest of us can wait patiently. Nice progress by the way!

[LightGrenades]

Cool!
I would use that alot!

Ok, I will try it at least.

The inverted coaster's catwalk looks really good ath , exellent job!

Thanks.

Dont worry if oyu cant; BTW just remember schol work is more important than this so get that out the way first and dont pressure yourself!

Good Luck,

Joe.

Thanks, and yeah I know, this is going to be the longest 4 or so weeks of the year.

When will this be realesed, it will be very useful for my future ride project.

As soon as it's done.

lookin nice. hopefully these will be released soon b/c they will be very helpful

Thanks, and again, I will try to get them out as soon as I physically can.

Yes, give this guy a date (even though it's not finished) - because it's needed for his future ride project. The rest of us can wait patiently. Nice progress by the way!

Haha, thanks.


Ok, so since I have been asked the question of when this is going to be released several times now, I will put it out there.

I will release this as soon as it is done. I have most of the regular catwalks and such done, and all that is left is the turns, which are going to take some time to get done.

I am going to send the beta testers that I have chosen the set soon, without the turns, to make sure that they work to the greatest extent. And please do not ask to test the set, as I have already chosen the people I want to test this.

So, I will work to get an update as soon as I can, but most of my time right now, for the rest of the week is to school and the Rct3 Survivor contest.

[DaDak]

Wow your good

[JoeIOW]

Cant wait!! I didnt realise you do exams in New Jearsy? are they like UK's GCSE's?

Goodluck.

Joe.

[Janitor 06]

Are you using SketchUp?
If so, you couls use SurfingOz's components dor the turns. I think it would make the curved catwalks alot easier.
Nice set, by the way!

[LightGrenades]

Wow your good

Thanks.

Cant wait!! I didnt realise you do exams in New Jearsy? are they like UK's GCSE's?

Goodluck.

Joe.

Well, I don't have exams like that for about another year and a half, when I am 16. I just have finals in about 2 weeks.

Are you using SketchUp?
If so, you couls use SurfingOz's components dor the turns. I think it would make the curved catwalks alot easier.
Nice set, by the way!

Yes, I am using sketchup, and yes, I have tried using them, but I haven't been able to test it fully.


So, sorry for the delay, I might have time to get some stuff done tomorrow, after my own personal life, baseball, and RCt3 Survivor contest.

But nevertheless things are progressing slowly.

[lego3366]

i thought for the release date, 'as soon as it is done' was generally accepted unless a specific date was given? either way, great job.

[LightGrenades]

Ok, so after 2 and a half hours wasted on reimporting objects, which didn't go so well, I did manage to get at least one thing done.


http://i8.tinypic.com/4xza03q.jpg
The net looks better now that it has smaller holes.

I also came to the realization that (unless I am mistaken) there aren't any in game coasters that have steep lifts at 45 degrees. D'oh. So that makes 5 pieces that I spent some time on today utterly useless....

Anyway, update sooner or later.

[~LoveTulie]

Lookin' good!

[Arctic Mouse]

:up:

[-NGS-]

The steep hills are at 60 degrees, if I'm not mistaken.

[infiniteblue]

No, I think he means that there are no diagonal steep lifts. That is true; I don't think that the designers programmed diagonal steep lifts into any of the tracks for whatever reason.

Anyway, it all looks great, ATH! I can't wait for this set, it will be very useful.

[Meerkat]

I've just thought of something else that would be very useful in this set...


I know that when the track goes from level - 30 degrees, a normal 30 degree catwalk will fit in fine. But when going from 30 - 60 degrees, I'm pretty sure it wouldn't work if you tried to have a normal 30 degree catwalk and a normal 60 degree catwalk. They would intersect each other.

So, if you're going to have 60 degree catwalks for steep lift hills, it would be a good idea to have a catwalk that fits the track piece that goes from 30 - 60 degrees, like you would find at the bottom of most 60 degree lift hills.

I hope that made sense, it's hard to explain :p

[LightGrenades]

I've just thought of something else that would be very useful in this set...


I know that when the track goes from level - 30 degrees, a normal 30 degree catwalk will fit in fine. But when going from 30 - 60 degrees, I'm pretty sure it wouldn't work if you tried to have a normal 30 degree catwalk and a normal 60 degree catwalk. They would intersect each other.

So, if you're going to have 60 degree catwalks for steep lift hills, it would be a good idea to have a catwalk that fits the track piece that goes from 30 - 60 degrees, like you would find at the bottom of most 60 degree lift hills.

I hope that made sense, it's hard to explain :p

Uhh, I get what you're saying. But I don't know how that would work. I will have to see how they look together in game.

[p8ntball]

Looks fantastic!!! Will all catwalks be recolerable? Again love it!:up:

[andrewhurley13]

Wow , This set will be EXTREMELY helpful. Great job on the stairs. Are they recolorable?

[LightGrenades]

Yes, ALL objects are recolorable. On a similar note, Alpha Textures can't be recolorable, can they?


Anyway, some new model pics.

http://i6.tinypic.com/6c8hd7q.jpg

http://i13.tinypic.com/4zkr2o7.jpg

Just how they look. I needed to make two different flat pieces so that it matches up right. Just a detail thing that bothered me, so now there are two of them!

Update soon I guess.

[disneyfreek]

looking...:up:

[p8ntball]

Hmmm, Im not postive if it can be recoloered, but just because its flat and see thru doesnt mean it cant be. I would go ahead and try anyways.:) Looking really really cool!

[Meerkat]

I don't think it would be too complicated to do the 30-60 piece. Wouldn't it just be something like a third of a 30 piece, then two thirds of a 60 piece?


That was just a thought, I'm not trying to tell you what you should build, as it's your set I don't have a clue about making CS. I just hope you consider it because I think it would otherwise turn into one of those "I wish this set had...." moments, like Steelworx was with the angled or steep catwalks.

BTW, I just remembered - did you look into that ladder piece or is it not worth doing?

[disneyland255]

Yay! Looks wonderful! I simply can't wait to get into my parks and update them!

[Iamok]

Dude you are completely amazing! Just wondering, are you going to make curved catwalks?

[StarRngr4.0]

Recolorable and alpha should not be mutally exclusive.

[Arctic Mouse]

Looks cool, what happened to the rail on the left hand side in the second pic?

[LightGrenades]

looking...:up:

Thanks

Hmmm, Im not postive if it can be recoloered, but just because its flat and see thru doesnt mean it cant be. I would go ahead and try anyways.:) Looking really really cool!

Thanks, I will try.

Yay! Looks wonderful! I simply can't wait to get into my parks and update them!

Thank you.

Dude you are completely amazing! Just wondering, are you going to make curved catwalks?

Look down.

Recolorable and alpha should not be mutally exclusive.

Uh, not sure exactly what that means, could you explain it a little better?

Looks cool, what happened to the rail on the left hand side in the second pic?

Oh, probably hit something in the gimp that cause it to do that.


Anyway, I had some free time, so I have been working slowly on the curved catwalks, while figuring out textures and such, and getting it all in the game. So, while this is just a flat plane, I got the alignment right!

http://i7.tinypic.com/4xzgqph.jpg

So there you go. The plane that I am going to use is only 12 faces, as many as the other steps used, so it should be good.

[JoeIOW]

omg cant wait
reallly really cant!!!!!

Good work; im so looking forward to continue with my park when these come out!!!

Joe.

[LightGrenades]

http://www.noctua-graphics.de/images/download/tex/metal/m_mesh01.jpg

Ok, so I need some thoughts. I currently don't like the texture for the steps. Just something about it.

So, what do you all think of the texture at the top of the post? Should I use it, or stick with the old one?

[XopePoquar]

Yes, I was about to recommend something more like exactly what you have there!

[~LoveTulie]

Yea I like that texture better. One thing, maybe try and make the steps thicker.

[LightGrenades]

Ok, so I will be using the new texture.

Should I make it see-though as well?

And it seems as I have some "competition" with the catwalks. But at least I know mine won't take over a year to finish.

[~LoveTulie]

^Haha
And I think they should be see through.

[disneyland255]

Yes, ALL objects are recolorable. On a similar note, Alpha Textures can't be recolorable, can they?


Anyway, some new model pics.

http://i13.tinypic.com/4zkr2o7.jpg

Just how they look. I needed to make two different flat pieces so that it matches up right. Just a detail thing that bothered me, so now there are two of them!

Update soon I guess.

I am comparing these pics to the one you just posted on what texture you think would be better and it looks like the newer pic above would look better. Will this other texture cause more lag for the pieces?

[andrewhurley13]

Looking forawrd to seeing those curved Catwalks. This set has quickly became a must have!