Maglev Train with turrets

[ejnar]

here hayoo :P took the turret on the 3D lightning i made for kusutto and pasted em on :)

http://img146.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mag18mx.jpg

http://img227.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mag21ii.jpg

[Pyrotechnic]

Over-all they're nice, but the pitch mechanics don't look too good on the turrets.

[Hayoo]

Nice ejnar, thanks :) Just for alternate reference, the type of guns I have on the top of each end car are one 75mm turret and a dual 20mm turret.

Man, I've got a lot of updating to do for the Concept Division gallery now. You guys are giving me too much work to do! :)

[Kusutto]

45 mins before I go to bed...
ah .. here we go
[Sorry the link has been changed a bit]
http://www.reignofshingen.com/module...bum.php&page=2
The last one .. this looks like cheap design yeah but it is usually embedded in the Vehicle or Vessel ... or even Structures.
People might think this one is unbalanced but the damage scale and reload time can be determined later... just a concept. This one is optional :3

Nevertheless, these system can be equip on Battle Cruiser and Carrier with a bigger caliber.

-Kusutto/Cooste
p.s. sorry guys don't have time to play with sketchup and illustrator or any other program i might have downloaded ... MSPaint is faster for me... and easier now.. and not as time consuming. Thanks for understanding.

[Hayoo]

Nice designs, kusutto. :)

The dual 75mm and the missiles might be a bit much for these maglevs to be toting though. The turrets are primarily for perimeter defense as units embark and disembark the train.

[Kusutto]

hee hee yeah ...
well I would like to see those not only on Maglev but on Sunderer or some other new vehicles :3

here a 2D pic of the weapons on Maglev... suppose to be .. XP

http://www.reignofshingen.com/albums/album01/acu.jpg

Ok Here is a 3D Pic
I made it using Gmax

The track looking thing it's actually the Magnetic Track.

Well, I don't know how to skin and don't have any. I don't even have textures to put on them :3

anyone who is better at Gmax plz PM me if u want the model.
(the polies are not combined, I forgot to XD ... actually forgot how).

here you go
http://www.reignofshingen.com/albums/album01/acw.jpg

I will try to make the Turret model and then add them on the Maglev later.

I get the general idea of how the maglev should looklike from Hayoo and enjar and from the internet ... some of the Japanese Maglev Design .. those look similar.

[Kusutto]

Dual 15mm Coiless High Velocity Mini-Gun
Sorry link changed
http://www.reignofshingen.com/albums/album16/aaj.jpg
hope u all like it

about how Infantry and vehicle board this train will need further discussion :]

Hayoo do u know any Skinner? :3 we could get some skins and textures for some of our models (or mine)...
Because I only know 2D and 3D design .. to skin and render is out of my knowledge and experience XD
all the Models I made (if I have the file) are open to PS IdeaLab.
So feel free to use them.

[Hayoo]

Very nice models, Kusutto. :)

Originally Posted by Kusutto

The track looking thing it's actually the Magnetic Track.

Gotcha. Although the reason I didn't include a continuous track for Urban Outposts was to save the poor Dev artist from having to make them for the entire continent.

Instead I suggest that each pylon emits some kind of field that the train runs smoothly over without need for guide-rails or skirts. At the most there might be a track of pulsating light, kind like the ziplines, but nothing more solid than that. Actually, zipline like tracks between the pylons would work very well for the design by emitting the color of the empire so you could tell at a glance who that section of track belonged to.

I get the general idea of how the maglev should looklike from Hayoo and enjar and from the internet ... some of the Japanese Maglev Design .. those look similar.

Yup, I used theirs as an inspiration for a sleek design.

Dual 15mm Coiless High Velocity Mini-Gun

I like how that looks on the maglev. Dual 15mm could be just as useful as a dual 20mm. Depends on how vulnerable the train's occupants are when loading or boarding.

about how Infantry and vehicle board this train will need further discussion :]

It's pretty simple really. It works like the HART. You run or drive through the boarding doors. If the train is there you immediately appear inside it, like the HART shuttle. If the train isn't there yet, you are put in a holding area.

As the train slows down to the station you are wisked aboard and the train speeds up again once past the outpost. The train doesn't come to a full stop at each station, only the end stations.

Should you decide to not board, or not longer ride on the train, you just press Alt+G and you bail from the train to the ground.

What changes did you have in mind?

Hayoo do u know any Skinner?

'Fraid not. At least none that aren't too busy with their own projects.

all the Models I made (if I have the file) are open to PS IdeaLab.
So feel free to use them.

Thanks Kusutto. The ones you, and ejnar, have made can definately be used to illustrate the concept. Fantastic work.

[Kusutto]

I can remove the Mag Tracks and remove or space out some of the pylon or the support.

Regardless the work. It is better to have some details imo.

I like how the pylon looks in Enjar's Maglev designs.

[Aut]

I have 3DS max so if you want some renders done I can do them for you guys, or touch up models, or model some things, you know, whatever.

[Pyrotechnic]

Yup, same goes or me.