Hello Marc.I still can't get into the Funit forum.So I'll ask my question here.Can I get the original F unit(ver.1.0)?Eric's skins(from Aluminum Cloud) don't work with the new versions.I relly like his EL paint jobs.Thanks.Excellent work!

Hi Jim - forum access is fixed...As for the skins, I believe he's used the old naming of the files (something-something-ph1.ace, etc.). His ace files would need to be renamed to match the ones for the commercial or freeware sets on this site.

Looking at the names, you'll notice a pattern exists in that the name of each file contains 'a', 'b', 'c', etc. Below is an outline of the old vs. new...

Note: where Unit (u) = F3, F7, or F9; Railroad Name (rr) = ATSF, CNR, CRR, LV, SP, or WM

Example: Eric's F7APh1a.ace would be renamed to F7Aa_ATSF.ace; F7APh1b.ace would be renamed to F7Ab_ATSF.ace, and so on.

F7APh1a1.ace - Rename to (u)a_(rr).ace
F7APh1b1.ace - Rename to (u)b_(rr).ace
F7APh1f1.ace - Rename to (u)f_(rr).ace
F7APh1g1.ace - Rename to (u)g_(rr).ace
F7APh1n1.ace - Rename to (u)n_(rr).ace
F7APh1p1.ace - Rename to (u)p_(rr).ace
F7APh1t1.ace - Obsolete tank image - now part of (u)b_(rr).ace

New images not included with Aluminum Cloud skins (rename originals 3DTrains ace-files only):

- (u)c_(rr).ace - Cab, bogie, and misc maps
- (u)d_(rr).ace - Grille image
- (u)e_(rr).ace - Grille image
- (u)w_(rr).ace - Wheel image

Hope the above info helps.

Cheers!
Marc

Thanks Marc,I'll give it a try.Hopefully it will work.

Well,I tried it and it almost worked.The EL diamond thats below the headlamp ends up down on the pilot.There is also a strange maroon splotch near the left side of the nose.I'm going to give the EL black scheme a try.I would pay a lot for EL,Erie or DL&W F-units.

Problem solved,.The model used has to be a dual headlamp model.