Thomas set help wanted.....

theshipper · Post by **theshipper** » 01 Sep 2006 02:21

is there anyway to convert msts models to lomo models/trains/cars? If there is id love to know.... if anyone knows how do do it and wants to help...... Im trying a go at thomas the tank engine stuff but i donno where to start......
Any tips would be nice

Im me if you want to help...... Ill supply all the models for the converting.... (msts models that is...) Or we could try TT to Lomo if any knows how

Thanks

Train-a-Mania · Post by **Train-a-Mania** » 01 Sep 2006 02:35

You're number three to try this, if I recall correctly.

Of course there's a way to convert MSTS to LoMo, and I'd be happy to help you out (it'd be a great add-on for my Island of Sodor scenario). The only thing is, I don't have these models, so you'd have to point out where I can get them (or, alternatively, send me the .S files).

theshipper · Post by **theshipper** » 01 Sep 2006 03:04

ok mate techintly i was going to make this for your map (go figure) lol and id love the help ill go fine the models and send them to ya if ya like...

thanks

MjD · Post by **MjD** » 01 Sep 2006 10:33

theshipper wrote: Or we could try TT to Lomo if any knows how

Thanks

Since Train answered your other question i'll answer this.

There isnt a way to convert TT to Lomo as TT is hand draw sprites of about 4 per train, where as Loco needs at least 136 per train.

And as Train-a-mania said there is a way to convert MSTS models to Loco.

MD

Train-a-Mania · Post by **Train-a-Mania** » 01 Sep 2006 20:52

theshipper wrote:ok mate techintly i was going to make this for your map (go figure) lol and id love the help ill go fine the models and send them to ya if ya like...

thanks

Just send me the files and I'll see what I can do.

Illegal_Alien · Post by **Illegal_Alien** » 01 Sep 2006 21:19

Creating the sprites isnt that difficult

But i got a busy agenda atm

theshipper · Post by **theshipper** » 01 Sep 2006 21:42

sweet thanks! id love to have somehelp in this project may take a bit but itll be well worth it.....

Locoplayer · Post by **Locoplayer** » 02 Sep 2006 00:04

I also noticed another topic about the MSTS to Loco, making the models "Tilt" While going uphill.

Anyone know how to fix this.

theshipper · Post by **theshipper** » 02 Sep 2006 00:21

i donno but ill ask the other two....

Train-a-Mania · Post by **Train-a-Mania** » 02 Sep 2006 01:42

Locoplayer wrote:I also noticed another topic about the MSTS to Loco, making the models "Tilt" While going uphill.

Anyone know how to fix this.

This isn't about MSTS2Loco, this is about TTTE trains for Locomotion. The engines are supposed to tilt while going uphill.

Locoplayer · Post by **Locoplayer** » 02 Sep 2006 03:39

I meant they tilted sideways.
I asked because at the top of the page, you were talking about MSTS to Loco.

Train-a-Mania · Post by **Train-a-Mania** » 02 Sep 2006 03:50

All he was asking is if there was a way to convert MSTS2Loco.

To answer your question, just don't select it when you convert the models.

Train-a-Mania · Post by **Train-a-Mania** » 02 Sep 2006 15:37

A breakthrough:

I found the TTTE MSTS models at UK Train Sim, however, but I'd still like to have the MSTS files sent to me, because it will take longer to download them since I'm not a premium member.

theshipper · Post by **theshipper** » 02 Sep 2006 16:46

ill get them to ya asap.

MjD · Post by **MjD** » 02 Sep 2006 20:21

Locoplayer wrote:I also noticed another topic about the MSTS to Loco, making the models "Tilt" While going uphill.

Anyone know how to fix this.

This was a problem with the original version of the MSTS2Loco tool where the angles were not correct and as such the sloping sprites looks as if they were tilting, it has now been fixed and you can get the updated MSTS2Loco at locofanpage.

MD

Train-a-Mania · Post by **Train-a-Mania** » 02 Sep 2006 22:37

Well, I was able to finish Thomas, Annie, Clarabel, and Percy. Unfortunately, Thomas seems to have some color issues.

Any ideas?

DavidM · Post by **DavidM** » 03 Sep 2006 00:23

Make sure you ask permission.

David

Train-a-Mania · Post by **Train-a-Mania** » 03 Sep 2006 00:26

I will (I haven't shared them yet), it was just a test.

theshipper · Post by **theshipper** » 03 Sep 2006 02:44

so tell me.... waht do you do after you use the msts2loco thing? i got all kinds of bmp's and dont know what to do to them.... also i cant get some to work it said like err 5 or something like that... anyone know why?
thanks for the help train a mania.

PS relating to the color thing, in my mind if the one thats really moving lookes right i say it fine to have it a bit messed in the menu.... or does it do that once and a while.... hm ok (ignore me if you want

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Train-a-Mania · Post by **Train-a-Mania** » 03 Sep 2006 03:08

Try having a look in my help topic ([Help] Getting off the ground), because I had all the same problems you had.

After you've converted the model, you need to do what's called a batch conversion using a program called "Wally" so that you can turn the BMP files into PNG. Then, you need to use the Vehicle Creator to set the parameters of the locos and cars (the year they come out, how much they cost, etc).

Just read the topic I mentioned from start to finish and download the necessary files. That should help you out.

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