You guys are lucky Rickrolling ain’t still around !
Besides, I’m still disappointed no one noticed my immature farting noises I made except my old girls ears. However it amused me at the time …
This guy is about 10yrs too late. This is how I got my nickname here. I was upset with the neighboring all night party hole property. So I just got an emotional support rooster that way they are awake while I headed to work.
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That “news” clip is hilarious!
Nice shot of you and your bird!
I don’t know the guy personally… but I think I’ll know him if he walks by.
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Pretty amazing stuff. The 2d tech is old, and we’ve probably all seen an example. But this 3d approach is fantastic. I’ll suppose the idea is to get the rotation in sync with… the hertz-pulsation of the room lights? Haven’t explore it, but there’s some trick like that. Very cool.
[correction] It’s done with a strobe light. Very clevet.
John;
An AmZephyr? Verrrrrrrrry EEEEnteresting!
Best, David Meashey
John, you’re doing a great job. Just yesterday I was thinking I should try to beat you to the punch, but other priorities kicked in (had to fix the dang mailbox), and sure enough you posted. Some day I’ll get quicker (not…!).
That’s a gorgeous photo. I’ll guess it was seriously photoshopped, but it still looks great. I’d love to see that treatment on a steamer. This is the closest I’ve found, but your livery is cooler.
Carry on, Sir, see you in a week or two. 
Tag, you’re it.
Looks better than the TurboLiners of the '70’s 
OOOOOOOOOOOoooo! We have switched to an Easter type theme. Time to highball the Easter Bunny Limited!
Have fun, David Meashey
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If anyone has reservations about where AI might be taking us, allow me to offer a cautionary tale. While using ChatGPT to search for realistic large-scale figure ideas, I received quite the surprise. I expected was maybe a few pre-painted 1:22.5 figures in engineer outfits. What I got instead was something entirely different.
ChatGPT confidently suggested the figure I was searching for was “a seasoned model railroader with a passion for Amtrak, clad in denim overalls, a faded Amtrak cap, and carrying a miniature coffee thermos and weathered track plans.”
Curious to how it came up with that, I asked ChatGPT to show me what this figure would look like—and then things truly went off the rails.
The back of the box claims that placing the action figure next to an LGB Jumbo controller will automatically trigger your layout to operate with prototypical Amtrak behavior—which, of course, means any scheduled passenger train will immediately be routed into a siding to let freights and other operators blast through unimpeded.
Naturally, I then asked ChatGPT whether this action figure had any authentic voice commands or action poses.
Apparently, yes. It reportedly went through 10,000 posts. According to chatGPT, the packaging states pulling the string on the figure’s back unleashes a series of well known catchphrases:
- Back in the Hood!
- Faster than an Acela?
- It’s time to crush that box.
- I don’t know the guy, personally…
- Old hat! Come to Pencil-Tucky!
- Your MIK build is almost as slow as your trains.
- I modeled it after the 1:1… except it’s better now.
- It’s not a rivet counter problem if you can’t find the rivets.
Under a flap at the bottom of the box, there’s reportedly a secret compartment containing:
- A can labeled “Rooster’s Emergency Rivet Counter Repellent”
- A ruler that says “Not True to Scale”
- And a small, chicken-like figurine with serious attitude
ChatGPT suggested few of these action figures remain in their original boxes, as customers were encouraged to perform a box-crushing ceremony immediately upon purchase. (Rooster himself insists: “Roosters don’t do shelf queens!”)
I was actually debating whether to ask ChatGPT for more information, like the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price… or if this figure is a stand-alone product—or part of a wider line of companions. I haven’t gone that far but I fear there may something like: "Rooster & Friends™"
Good thing Rooster doesn’t know me personally….
That’s scary-astounding, Bill!! You’re saying that the AI generated all that artwork on its own? It’s so… detailed in every way, and very 3D.
Can’t help but ask, was there an option to receive an STL file for 3D printing?
Totally mindblowing!
Cliff,
I wouldn’t be surprised if it couldn’t supply an STL. ChatGPT is correcting computer code. I suspect it might be able to do it with the right prompts.
Even so, I found this quite fun and highly recommend having a go as it an easy process with ChatGPT, and quite free. I even did a Barbie version of HERSELF.
Here is how I did it.
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Ask ChatGPT to tell you about someone or supply the details yourself. I asked ChatGPT to limit its search to the LSC. It pulled up a lot of interesting factoids, that I didn’t know…
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For example, it provided a lot of Rooster related trivia e.g.
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He is one of the most prolific posters with >10,000 posts.
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It talked about his relationship with others in the group. “Shut up, Rooster.” A phrase affectionately used by fellow forum members, highlighting his endearing ability to stir the pot. As one member noted: “This is probably the only place in the world where ‘shut up rooster’ is truly a term of endearment…”— Greg Elmassian
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Rooster’s contributions to the forum go beyond humor; he’s a skilled modeler with a particular passion for Amtrak, often sharing detailed builds and insights. His presence has become an integral part of the community’s fabric, making him a cherished member among fellow enthusiasts.
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Then you need to make a prompt like Create a picture of a lifelike 3D action figure toy, as if it were displayed in a transparent plastic packaging, blister packaging model and embellish on that.
In this case I asked ChatGPT to help me make a prompt which was so much better. You can have it made GI Joe, Thunderbirds, Barbie style; Add a Mattel or LGB logo or bar code; Add catch phrases and accessories etc.
Then I added a photo that Rooster supplied himself from a LSC web page.
…and clicked ‘go’.
Here’s a quick YouTube tutorial.
I’m sure there must be a Cliff in the Rooster & Friends collection. I guess it will come down to who makes it first. You can only hope Rooster doesn’t learn how to do this first!
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