New 3d toys? XVI
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New 3d toys? XVI
Nothing new to show off..
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Re: New 3d toys? XVI
Nice work - It's good to see other entities getting a makeover as well as aircraft.
BTW - Has anyone tried modelling a troop/infantryman in proper 3d rather than the single poly method used at the moment?
Later
Chris
BTW - Has anyone tried modelling a troop/infantryman in proper 3d rather than the single poly method used at the moment?
Later
Chris
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CO: The Vulture Squadron
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Re: New 3d toys? XVI
I'd rather leave those cardboard infantry in 2d shape. just too small to tell the detail.
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Re: New 3d toys? XVI
Hey ccc, nice models. Good to have some new ground stuff.
Could'nt resist to play with the Mig-21 model, the SP3 release looks somehow odd. Nothing big, just some fixes and a 5th hardpoint. Jetfighter has made some great looking textures, gotta' love that DPRK skin.
Could'nt resist to play with the Mig-21 model, the SP3 release looks somehow odd. Nothing big, just some fixes and a 5th hardpoint. Jetfighter has made some great looking textures, gotta' love that DPRK skin.
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Nice fishbeds, nice skins.
Fishbed is always a cool stuff for modelers, say, you ready to add more DOFs?
AFAIK, the upgrades could include: (in order)
- movable rudder, flap/SPS, aileron, airbrake, gear DOFs with better gear sturts.
- nav litee, landing lites and other lites.
- more tiny wing/fin tip static discharger/anthena
- the small back mirror on top of canopy
- solid cool air intake on mid-aft fuselage.
ok ok, i ask too much. however i'd like to remind you (again ):
1. the fuselage lod you took from J-7E need some tweaks. it is orignially based on J-7E 3-views, which is a deriatives from Mig-21F series-- smaller airintake, slightly protruded radar cones, and much slimer spine.
2. Guys at Dephi have questioned what variant it is. you can do minimal tweak to get it shaped right, just focus on air-intake diameter, withdraw nose cone tip, and re-shape dorsal spine-- pliz focus on the height of spine and max. bulging at mide-aft portion. if possible, the junction area between end of spine and vertical fin root need fine touch.
ah,, no, ask too much again. Honestly im waiting your "more DOFed fishbed" so i can do the tweaks myself
sure, aside from our viper, vark, phantom, mirage2000, hornet. tomcat, buff, fulcrum series, i'd like to push the progress of fishbed series. so far we have (if being added to DB):
J-7E (dual delta wing PLAAF model)
J-7B (early model, two underwing pylon, file sent)
Mig21MF(further tweak?)
if possible, will try add PF/PFMA/bis/F-F13/J7P/7G..support theater OOB to max detail hehehe. anyway, a well DOFed fishbed sounds like a starting template.
Fishbed is always a cool stuff for modelers, say, you ready to add more DOFs?
AFAIK, the upgrades could include: (in order)
- movable rudder, flap/SPS, aileron, airbrake, gear DOFs with better gear sturts.
- nav litee, landing lites and other lites.
- more tiny wing/fin tip static discharger/anthena
- the small back mirror on top of canopy
- solid cool air intake on mid-aft fuselage.
ok ok, i ask too much. however i'd like to remind you (again ):
1. the fuselage lod you took from J-7E need some tweaks. it is orignially based on J-7E 3-views, which is a deriatives from Mig-21F series-- smaller airintake, slightly protruded radar cones, and much slimer spine.
2. Guys at Dephi have questioned what variant it is. you can do minimal tweak to get it shaped right, just focus on air-intake diameter, withdraw nose cone tip, and re-shape dorsal spine-- pliz focus on the height of spine and max. bulging at mide-aft portion. if possible, the junction area between end of spine and vertical fin root need fine touch.
ah,, no, ask too much again. Honestly im waiting your "more DOFed fishbed" so i can do the tweaks myself
sure, aside from our viper, vark, phantom, mirage2000, hornet. tomcat, buff, fulcrum series, i'd like to push the progress of fishbed series. so far we have (if being added to DB):
J-7E (dual delta wing PLAAF model)
J-7B (early model, two underwing pylon, file sent)
Mig21MF(further tweak?)
if possible, will try add PF/PFMA/bis/F-F13/J7P/7G..support theater OOB to max detail hehehe. anyway, a well DOFed fishbed sounds like a starting template.
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Re: New 3d toys? XVI
Copy that. The Fishbed is one of the most common combat-aircraft in the world and it really deserves a better model. I'd love to add the mentioned features and fixes. Don't know, if I find the time, still some other projects running and my job is eating me alive. Anyhow, constructive critics is always appreciated, please destroy me.
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Humm... now I start sweating again... I have just completed the conversion of my 12 Fishbed skins to the new model. If you change the mapping again now, you'll see a pretty angry Jetfighter
But CCC is right - from my personal point of view, what we need most desperately is better wheel wells/doors - means textured whell bays etc. Then come more moving parts such as rudder, flaps etc...
Basil
But CCC is right - from my personal point of view, what we need most desperately is better wheel wells/doors - means textured whell bays etc. Then come more moving parts such as rudder, flaps etc...
Basil
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Oh, and Spike - are the decals also mapped to the underside of the wing? If not, could that be done?
Thanks
Basil
Thanks
Basil
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Re: New 3d toys? XVI
hmm,, i think we could try to use default texture layout, maybe add one or two bmps for asymmetrical camo.
and, one a/c parent better have more than one set of texture.
more, i prefer non-decal system. just paint nationality roundels on bmps. or, each set of skins should got their own decal bmp.
and, one a/c parent better have more than one set of texture.
more, i prefer non-decal system. just paint nationality roundels on bmps. or, each set of skins should got their own decal bmp.
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Re: New 3d toys? XVI
The decals are on the same texture as the rest of the aircraft this time. It just gives them some higher resolution than the rest of the ac...
And don't even THINK of asymetrical camo
Basil
And don't even THINK of asymetrical camo
Basil
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Re: New 3d toys? XVI
Asymmetrical camo is the ultimate goal.. but not now.
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I think the texture layout is pretty ok now. Anyhow, I will add all new features to an template map so the completed textures are unaffected.
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Re: New 3d toys? XVI
Yes, the mapping is very good now. It really made skin creation a lot easier (compared to the old mapping).
What are your thoughts on the markings on the under wing?
Basil
What are your thoughts on the markings on the under wing?
Basil
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Re: New 3d toys? XVI
I agree on the underside-markings, have added them in the latest version.
Btw: The improved texture looks even better, good work. One point: Perhaps you should make the dark area below the spine a littlebit less prominent. Heck, what do I know about texture making, I better shut up now.
Btw: The improved texture looks even better, good work. One point: Perhaps you should make the dark area below the spine a littlebit less prominent. Heck, what do I know about texture making, I better shut up now.
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Re: New 3d toys? XVI
It seems the latest verson is done..right?
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Ok, excellent. Thanks for changing the model again Spike.
Then - can I get a screenshot of your "problem" I can only view the textures in 256, and that often changes the impression of lighting/shading. I need to see it in 512 to correct it. And - heck, you know pretty much of skinmaking, judging from your MiG-31 (and others)! That one really is good...
Thanks
Then - can I get a screenshot of your "problem" I can only view the textures in 256, and that often changes the impression of lighting/shading. I need to see it in 512 to correct it. And - heck, you know pretty much of skinmaking, judging from your MiG-31 (and others)! That one really is good...
Thanks
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Re: New 3d toys? XVI
A sweet bird converted by Quake!
no nationality yet.
no nationality yet.
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Re: New 3d toys? XVI
And... four more. all thanx to Quake!
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Those look really sweet, lot's of Bundeswehr stuff. No doubt, the SP4 Balkans theater will be a blast.
@Jetfighter: Never mind about the texture, have checked the 512' skin in campaign and it really looks excellent. It only looked a littlebit strange in OGLLOD, my fault.
Well, here are some new screens. The new Fishbed texture really look's fabulous, you've got to see it in action.
Screenshots
@Jetfighter: Never mind about the texture, have checked the 512' skin in campaign and it really looks excellent. It only looked a littlebit strange in OGLLOD, my fault.
Well, here are some new screens. The new Fishbed texture really look's fabulous, you've got to see it in action.
Screenshots
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Re: New 3d toys? XVI
ROCK AND ROLL!!! My uncle flew (and got shot down in) those in Viet Nam! I tried my hand at changing the An-2 model to an approximation of that back in the early days of LOD editor!quote:Originally posted by ccc:
A sweet bird converted by Quake!
Image of O-1!!
no nationality yet.
Thanks Quake!!!
Sic Semper tyrannosauro.
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Re: New 3d toys? XVI
Spike- nice shots. be sure to load mig21 with correct drop tank!
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The droptank was just a quick and dirty test, to check the hardpoint position. I'm sure, Shawn will add the right tank to the loadout.
Have you already sent that Mig-29 LOD? My inbox is still empty, make sure, you send it to this adress:
santex-heimtextil@t-online.de
Merci
Have you already sent that Mig-29 LOD? My inbox is still empty, make sure, you send it to this adress:
santex-heimtextil@t-online.de
Merci
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Re: New 3d toys? XVI
file sent 8 hours ago. send it agian right now.
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Re: New 3d toys? XVI
Hi CCC is any one bringing out a model of the A12 / SR71 / YF12 ? It was used to overfly Vietnam in the 60s and 70s. SR-71 pagefor info on the Blackbird
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Several blackbird model files have been inspected, none fits our demand.
oh, Mac Falcon master Rick got one, not sure if he still keep that file.
oh, Mac Falcon master Rick got one, not sure if he still keep that file.
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Re: New 3d toys? XVI
Well ok we see those outstanding new models each passing day for the last almost 2 years, and yet 90% of them remains unknown to us to get, so what is the idea behind those?
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no worries Dudi..We are finishing Merkava mk1 and mk3!
BTW did you note that question mark on thread title? The moment it disappear, you got the toys
BTW did you note that question mark on thread title? The moment it disappear, you got the toys
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Re: New 3d toys? XVI
I'm affraid i won't be around during that time, but its good to hear . keep up the good work.
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Re: New 3d toys? XVI
Here are some screen shots of the F-8 Crusader. Not yet complete.
Things that work (or will work): Rudder, Stabs, Flaps, LEFs, Wing raise, Wing Fold, Landing gear, Hook, Multistage Textured A/B. Airbrake, & Canopy.
CCC, you wanted the gun flash, but I'm not sure if it's even supported on complex models, do you know which DOF/SWITCH it is?
Things that work (or will work): Rudder, Stabs, Flaps, LEFs, Wing raise, Wing Fold, Landing gear, Hook, Multistage Textured A/B. Airbrake, & Canopy.
CCC, you wanted the gun flash, but I'm not sure if it's even supported on complex models, do you know which DOF/SWITCH it is?
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Holy! excellent job!!
can't believe that-- you model the two loop ejection handles!
for gun flash, i think its DOF#2, please check default F-5E lod, it got the feature.
can't believe that-- you model the two loop ejection handles!
for gun flash, i think its DOF#2, please check default F-5E lod, it got the feature.
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Re: New 3d toys? XVI
Very Good !!!
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Re: New 3d toys? XVI
Spike - I miss some shading I think I had applied on this MiG screens. Now I'm really puzzled. I'll check my own version LOL
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Re: New 3d toys? XVI
looks very good
I only hope the skyhawk looks just as good
I only hope the skyhawk looks just as good
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Re: New 3d toys? XVI
Another great toy from Quake!
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Thats cool is it a destroyer or skywarrior? :p
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Destoryer. will use it for airwarrior.
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screenshots of an old toy.
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Re: New 3d toys? XVI
nice pic where can i have a look at the skyraider and skyhawk for SP4?
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