Merchant Fleet Mod Sneak Peek #3: The Auxiliaries

iambecomelife · 01-12-08, 06:02 AM

I spent the last several days working on several auxiliary warships. They are supposed to represent civilian ships converted for military use, as well as purpose-built support ships. Because they were based on existing merchant vessels that I had built, it took very little time to make them.

A medium troop transport based on an old-fashioned freighter. I added extra boats, rafts, & deckhouses to the existing model.

Another merchant conversion, this one from the merchant vessel designated "M10B" in the ID book. This ship is slightly larger than the one above at 5,500-6,500 tons.

Troops relaxing on the aft well deck.

iambecomelife · 01-12-08, 06:03 AM

I designed this ship by modifying another old-fashioned medium merchantman (M03B in the ID book). I added a larger superstructure, a dummy funnel, &c. This ship has more nodes than the other two, so you can have troops or whatever cargo you want both fore and aft.

A large, modern fleet oiler that was based on a civilian tanker design. It can be distinguished from a standard tanker by all the extra equipment amidships. The tonnage will be between 10,000 and 11,000 GRT. I wanted to have it sit lower in the water but if the draft is set below about 7.7m the ship's wake will not show up for some reason.

Experimenting with alternate camoflage. Right now I am trying to find a way to get the pattenr to show better, so it doesn't look excessively trashed.

JCWolf · 01-12-08, 06:07 AM

Brilliant work as usual mate !

Lots of hard work on those ship textures bro!

Beautifull!

iambecomelife · 01-12-08, 06:15 AM

A British tanker serving as a CAM-ship. I am not sure if any tankers were actually used in this role but it seemed like an interesting concept.

iambecomelife · 01-12-08, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCWolf

Brilliant work as usual mate !

Lots of hard work on those ship textures bro!

Beautifull!

Thanks. BTW, I am downloading YOUR mod at the moment, and I can hardly wait to use it!

nikimcbee · 01-12-08, 07:03 AM

Wow, they look great! Is this mod part of GWX 2.0 or is it seperate? I haven't installe SH3 on my new rig yet or GWX 2.0. I was hoping to include this mod.

iambecomelife · 01-12-08, 07:20 AM

It is a separate, upcoming release. I tried to time this thing for a Christmas release/around when GWX came out but it was not possible. You can go ahead and install SH3 because the mod won't require a fresh install.

Nico71 · 01-12-08, 07:28 AM

This is awesome!

For a short moment I was thinking about to try this myself, as I have the basic knowledge and the software. But then I am so damn lazy.......LOL!

Cohaagen · 01-12-08, 08:02 AM

They are magnificent, IABL. I really like the hull textures and shiny appearance (alpha channels?). And your attention to detail is second to none

denis_469 · 01-12-08, 08:39 AM

Vary excellent mod would be!

Thank vary large, iambecomelife!

U49 · 01-12-08, 08:47 AM

Wonderful work .... so many details

whow...

!

melnibonian · 01-12-08, 08:54 AM

As always really great work

Can't wait to finally sink these babies

AOTD_MadMax · 01-12-08, 09:05 AM

Great Work Iambecomelife !

Iam still waiting for this ships !

Keep on working mate ..

Greets

Maddy

iambecomelife · 01-12-08, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cohaagen

They are magnificent, IABL. I really like the hull textures and shiny appearance (alpha channels?). And your attention to detail is second to none

No alpha channels - they are just standard 512x512 tga's. However, to give the illusion of light I altered the textures' contrast and applied a gradient running from the top of the hull to the bottom. This gradient makes the hull look as if it is rounded and more "3d".

Alex · 01-12-08, 09:33 AM

I CAN'T WAIT ANY MORE !

Sorry...

01-12-08, 06:02 AM	#1
iambecomelife Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,585 Downloads: 297 Uploads: 0	Merchant Fleet Mod Sneak Peek #3: The Auxiliaries I spent the last several days working on several auxiliary warships. They are supposed to represent civilian ships converted for military use, as well as purpose-built support ships. Because they were based on existing merchant vessels that I had built, it took very little time to make them. A medium troop transport based on an old-fashioned freighter. I added extra boats, rafts, & deckhouses to the existing model. Another merchant conversion, this one from the merchant vessel designated "M10B" in the ID book. This ship is slightly larger than the one above at 5,500-6,500 tons. Troops relaxing on the aft well deck. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/WolvesoftheKaiser/

01-12-08, 06:03 AM	#2
iambecomelife Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,585 Downloads: 297 Uploads: 0	I designed this ship by modifying another old-fashioned medium merchantman (M03B in the ID book). I added a larger superstructure, a dummy funnel, &c. This ship has more nodes than the other two, so you can have troops or whatever cargo you want both fore and aft. A large, modern fleet oiler that was based on a civilian tanker design. It can be distinguished from a standard tanker by all the extra equipment amidships. The tonnage will be between 10,000 and 11,000 GRT. I wanted to have it sit lower in the water but if the draft is set below about 7.7m the ship's wake will not show up for some reason. Experimenting with alternate camoflage. Right now I am trying to find a way to get the pattenr to show better, so it doesn't look excessively trashed. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/WolvesoftheKaiser/

01-12-08, 06:15 AM	#4
iambecomelife Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,585 Downloads: 297 Uploads: 0	A British tanker serving as a CAM-ship. I am not sure if any tankers were actually used in this role but it seemed like an interesting concept. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/WolvesoftheKaiser/

01-12-08, 07:03 AM	#6
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,925 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Wow, they look great! Is this mod part of GWX 2.0 or is it seperate? I haven't installe SH3 on my new rig yet or GWX 2.0. I was hoping to include this mod. __________________

01-12-08, 07:20 AM	#7
iambecomelife Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,585 Downloads: 297 Uploads: 0	It is a separate, upcoming release. I tried to time this thing for a Christmas release/around when GWX came out but it was not possible. You can go ahead and install SH3 because the mod won't require a fresh install. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/WolvesoftheKaiser/

01-12-08, 06:07 AM	#3
JCWolf Admiral Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Spain , Crossing Gibraltar! Posts: 2,292 Downloads: 199 Uploads: 1	Brilliant work as usual mate ! Lots of hard work on those ship textures bro! Beautifull! __________________ JCWolf Mediafire SHIII Page User name : JCWolf Password : stefre@jcm

01-12-08, 07:28 AM	#8
Nico71 Medic Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 168 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 0	This is awesome! For a short moment I was thinking about to try this myself, as I have the basic knowledge and the software. But then I am so damn lazy.......LOL!

01-12-08, 08:02 AM	#9
Cohaagen Frogman Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK Posts: 296 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	They are magnificent, IABL. I really like the hull textures and shiny appearance (alpha channels?). And your attention to detail is second to none

01-12-08, 08:39 AM	#10
denis_469 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Russia Posts: 699 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 0	Vary excellent mod would be! Thank vary large, iambecomelife!

01-12-08, 08:47 AM	#11
U49 Grey Wolf Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: D/Niedersachsen Posts: 777 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wonderful work .... so many details whow... ! __________________ SH3 battle capability upgrades: GWX2.0, JSGME2.0, SH3Commander 2.7, SH3Gen 0.8.2, TorpDamageMod 2.0, OLC GUI 1.1.5 Awaiting combat readiness for GWX2.0: SH4 effetcs for SH3, SH3Weather 1.5 Following development of: www.subwolves.com Realism: 90%

01-12-08, 08:54 AM	#12
melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	As always really great work Can't wait to finally sink these babies __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian

01-12-08, 09:05 AM	#13
AOTD_MadMax Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bremen/Germany Posts: 749 Downloads: 71 Uploads: 1	Great Work Iambecomelife ! Iam still waiting for this ships ! Keep on working mate .. Greets Maddy __________________ AOTD is gone, iam the last survivor ........

01-12-08, 09:33 AM	#15
Alex Dominant Wolf Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,143 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	I CAN'T WAIT ANY MORE ! Sorry... __________________