Wolfehunter's Shipyard of U-boat production

[Wolfehunter]

You ask I provide. This is my collection of current U-boat skins and some WIP projects I’m working on.
No more headaches finding my skins. They’re links are all here. All skins are JSGME ready.
My motivation to skin for SH3 was from Fubar. His great highly detailed skins gave me the push to give back to this amazing community of GWX team and Silent Hunter 3 fans. So here they are my skins, I hope they give you the feeling of being closer to the Atlantic hunt.:up:

Type II’s:cool:
On my to-do list!
Type VII’s:D
VIIB bluecamo + Plain V1.2
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=123259 (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=123259)
This was a remake of my first sub skin.
VIIB U-boat U-83 Med camo
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=122288 (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=122288)
This started my obsession for authentic subs.
VIIC U-boat U-82 camo
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=123707 (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=123707)
My level of sources to details increased. I paid more attention to each subs unique qualities.
VIIC U-boat Standard Camo
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=124726 (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=124726)
This camo was taken from type IX subs. Many in the forum ask me to convert it to VIIC. This was also the second skin to work with tomi_099’s new VIIC3 play model now called Tomi_T3_VIIC_CT3_GWX
VIIB U-408 Winter Camo V1.1
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=125378 (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=125378)
This is a high quality sub skin. This skin is compatible to VIIB, VIIC, and Tomi_T3_VIIC_CT3_GWX
She has snow and ice effects that looks and feels frosty! One will be released later without this for a crisp new look.
U-99 VIIB Rusty weathered
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=126132 (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=126132)
She show shes a workhorse. Many months in the sea. Many configurations for all VII types.
Wolfehunter's VII Series Final (Skins + Templates)
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=793889#post793889 (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=793889#post793889)
This is complete release of various type VII series skins, playable and skinning templates. This is my final release for this type of U-Boat.

Type IX’s:up:
U-boat U-124 IXB
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=122324 (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=122324)
First type 9 I did. I love them 9ers. Good for long hauls!
U-boat U-516 IXC
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=122695 (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=122695)
I was looking for new camo’s when I stumbled onto this sub.
U-boat U-160 IXC
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=122756 (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=122756)
This mod worked with both type 9b and 9c’s.
U-boat IXC Standard Camo Fantasy
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=122985 (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=122985)
I was trying something new. Many didn’t like the idea of a change to traditional U-boat look so I added a patch to remove the evil eye!!!
U-Boat U-??? IXB/C Standard Camo MKII
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=123571 (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=123571)
This Camo is authentic but I don’t know from which sub. I have few sources showing type of camo but no id? U-106 and U-107 had similar camo patterns.
Wolfehunter's IX Series Final (Skins + Templates)
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=824840#post824840 (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=824840#post824840)
Similar to my VII Series Final (S+T) pack you will have all you need to enjoy playing or creating new skins for type 9's.
Wolfehunter's IXB U-40 Skin
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=919216#post919216 (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=919216#post919216)
Originally U-40 was a Type IXA but I converted her to work with SH3 and she looking good.


Type XXI Electro U-boats:ping:
U-Boat XXI U-2511
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=124768 (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=124768)
This was a beautiful sub that was perfect killing machine in her time.


All my skins are Unique and only have similar traits like the real subs in the war. None were built exactly the same. Every U-boat had their own history and special qualities.


If any links are dead just PM me and I will post them on file front again.


Other ways to quick access my work is click on the links beside my signature.

Thank you modders out there who make SH3 a better game.

For some serious notes, This is a game simulates evens that had happen to our grandparents or families in the second world war. Let keep it in the game and not let our grand children or future families have to fight a similar war!:shifty:
Happy hunting:rock:

[balto63]

onelifecrisis told me to ask you.
I want to use your skin with the last OLC mod is it possible ???

TIA

[Wolfehunter]

onelifecrisis told me to ask you.
I want to use your skin with the last OLC mod is it possible ???

TIAThey should work, there textures. Why are you having problems?:hmm:

Let me know I see what I can do to help.;)

[balto63]

Thank you Wolfehunter for your fast replay.
I'm at the office now :down:

But if I recall is something about Tnormal Text or something similar :smug: after i've activated OLEC Ubermod via JSME.
Tonite I can give you more detail.

TIA

[Wolfehunter]

Thank you Wolfehunter for your fast replay.
I'm at the office now :down:

But if I recall is something about Tnormal Text or something similar :smug: after i've activated OLEC Ubermod via JSME.
Tonite I can give you more detail.

TIAAs far as I know at the moment JSGME is showing you that the Folder structure is the same as OLC's mods or any other. I don't know why JSGME is doing this. I've ask JSones regarding this issue. His older version didn't do this.

I never have a problem with tga or sound files. Don't worry you can play safely. :up:

Check line #71 below. JScones explanes the why on the error message.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=135380&page=4


Alway here to help if I can.

WH

[balto63]

Ok thanks a lot Wolfehunter
Tonite I'll try, I'm very happy I can use your wonderful skin.

Hi to all Kaleuns

[fw66]

Hi!
I really like your U-160 IXC skin but I can't seem to find it on filefront, is there any way I can get hold of it please? Thanks!

[Wolfehunter]

Hi!
I really like your U-160 IXC skin but I can't seem to find it on filefront, is there any way I can get hold of it please? Thanks!
Thankyou for reminding me of that one. I'm uploading both of them now.

Going to take some time.;)

[fw66]

Thanks! :D

[nikbear]

Is it possible wolfhunter,to have your beautiful TypeVIIB blue camo without the red hull:hmm:I love that skin and as it seems to be the sub we all start in is it possible to have it as it would have gone into combat,sans red hull;)it is a stunner:up:what do you think:yep:

[Wolfehunter]

Is it possible wolfhunter,to have your beautiful TypeVIIB blue camo without the red hull:hmm:I love that skin and as it seems to be the sub we all start in is it possible to have it as it would have gone into combat,sans red hull;)it is a stunner:up:what do you think:yep:What darker colour would you prefer? I'm not going to do it tonight just about to crash but for tomorrow I could change it as an options?

http://www.bts-mods.com/forums/index.php?topic=158.0

Pick a colour for the base that you think would make it better. I will get to its as soon as I can...;)

[Kaleu. Jochen Mohr]

interesting :hmm:
surely will keep looking in here

[Tuddley3]

Is it possible wolfhunter,to have your beautiful TypeVIIB blue camo without the red hull:hmm:I love that skin and as it seems to be the sub we all start in is it possible to have it as it would have gone into combat,sans red hull;)it is a stunner:up:what do you think:yep:What darker colour would you prefer? I'm not going to do it tonight just about to crash but for tomorrow I could change it as an options?

http://www.bts-mods.com/forums/index.php?topic=158.0

Pick a colour for the base that you think would make it better. I will get to its as soon as I can...;)

I am in favor of this, I love the dark skins. So far my favorite is the old faithful Fubar's Later War IXC. :rotfl:Like they say, "once you go black, you never go back"

[Jimbuna]

Is it possible wolfhunter,to have your beautiful TypeVIIB blue camo without the red hull:hmm:I love that skin and as it seems to be the sub we all start in is it possible to have it as it would have gone into combat,sans red hull;)it is a stunner:up:what do you think:yep:What darker colour would you prefer? I'm not going to do it tonight just about to crash but for tomorrow I could change it as an options?

http://www.bts-mods.com/forums/index.php?topic=158.0

Pick a colour for the base that you think would make it better. I will get to its as soon as I can...;)

I am in favor of this, I love the dark skins. So far my favorite is the old faithful Fubar's Later War IXC. :rotfl:Like they say, "once you go black, you never go back"

Funny, women say that frequently as well :hmm:

:lol:

[Wolfehunter]

lol Ya I'm doing the base dark and rusty. I've deleted my old PSD files for those so I have to start from scratch. hehe at least I have the tga as a template.

[balto63]

GWX 2.1, Wolfehunter skin, OLC Ubermod, Lifeboat for SH3 what else I want ? :rock::rock:

More free time to play :damn: :damn: :damn: :damn:

Hi to alla Kaleuns

Thank you Wolfehunter for your fast replay.
I'm at the office now :down:

But if I recall is something about Tnormal Text or something similar :smug: after i've activated OLEC Ubermod via JSME.
Tonite I can give you more detail.

TIAAs far as I know at the moment JSGME is showing you that the Folder structure is the same as OLC's mods or any other. I don't know why JSGME is doing this. I've ask JSones regarding this issue. His older version didn't do this.

I never have a problem with tga or sound files. Don't worry you can play safely. :up:

Check line #71 below. JScones explanes the why on the error message.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=135380&page=4


Alway here to help if I can.

WH

[nikbear]

Just a continuation of the hull colour would be good:up:

[Wolfehunter]

Here is an early teaser for new VIIB blue camo version. I'm going to make one with out the blue camo for those who want it plain.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/WolfeXhunter/SHot36.jpg
Very rusty and patched up too. Had a rough long patrol..:damn:

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/WolfeXhunter/Shot35.jpg
Very Nice details...:yep:

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/WolfeXhunter/Shot34.jpg
Only problem I'm having is with VIIB/2 conning tower. Camo doesn't work well with it. So thats why the plain will fit the picture.

Well back to skinning...;)

Update,

I've worked on a new deck. Wooden deck like they used to use for the Type 7a's and 7b's.
Heres more teasers,

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/WolfeXhunter/Shot43.jpg
If you look closely at the exhaust you can see burn marks in the paint.
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/WolfeXhunter/Shot42.jpg
Man does she look good look'n bad!
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/WolfeXhunter/Shot41.jpg
I still have some touchups to do on the deck edges to make a metal rim.
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/WolfeXhunter/Shot40.jpg
Beautiful new wooden deck....
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/WolfeXhunter/Shot39.jpg
I tried my best to give her wear and tear on her hull.
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/WolfeXhunter/Shot38.jpg
I never liked Ubisofts rivits too large. I think they were like golfball size or baseball size to real scale?
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/WolfeXhunter/Shot37.jpg
Next time you see her will maybe for downloading onto your game!

I'm always looking for improvements. Anyhow tell me what you think. I'm still working on it. Lol this U-boat has seen better days.

Happy hunting all.

[Cezbor]

Nice, rusty VII-type baby:yep: . Ready for another blind date ....

[Wolfehunter]

Actually no its not a another rusty type VIIB. I already made this U-boat type I'm just improving on it. ;)

Anyhow when its finished I will have 2 version of the VIIB bluecamo with and without camo.

This skin I believe won't work with Type 7c model. I designed it specifically for VIIB's.

Its almost finished. A few loose ends to clean up on... Then its yours, :up:

I have to say with the new deck this sub rocks.:yep:

Some more teasers,

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/WolfeXhunter/Shot44.jpg
When you zoom onto the deck there is so much improvements.
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/WolfeXhunter/Shot45.jpg
Very weathered, beatened and abused hehehehe.
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/WolfeXhunter/Shot46.jpg
I don't know yet what to do with them patches. They still need some work...:hmm:
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/WolfeXhunter/Shot47.jpg
Very detailed coning station.
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/WolfeXhunter/Shot48.jpg
A glimpse of the new deck plans. I had to conform to the UV mapping of SH3.
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/WolfeXhunter/Shot49.jpg
Front shot of coning tower.
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/WolfeXhunter/Shot50.jpg
lol I don't think they would let a U-boat this ugly out of there port!
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/WolfeXhunter/Shot51.jpg
But she a tough old broad.
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff110/WolfeXhunter/Shot52.jpg
Here rearend shot hehehe.

Still some tweaking on the coningstuff and guns. Other than that she about to leave port to patrol the ocean.:arrgh!:

WH

[nikbear]

Truely Excellent,can't wait to try these skins out on the high seas:up::rock::yep:

[Cezbor]

I just wonder, do you have any idea for skin XXI type U-2513:hmm: . Perhaps I could use it in my career:yep: if you'll be so kind.

[Wolfehunter]

I just wonder, do you have any idea for skin XXI type U-2513:hmm: . Perhaps I could use it in my career:yep: if you'll be so kind.I have U 2511 on the first page. Two types one with black base and one with all white which I believe is traditional look. Do you have any good photos of U 2513? :hmm:

[StarLion45]

:D You are a Son of a gun with these mods:p
Make more,more,more mods WolfeHunter:p
Your subskin is a H...of a work

[L_DOG]

i request you to make this skin. PLZ !!
heres a cool looking U-BOOT ,,, notice the Spotted Mushroom in the center of the conning tower picture ??
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/TOGLDOG/u-boot/AxisSubs-p16a.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/TOGLDOG/u-boot/AxisSubs-p16b.jpg

[Cezbor]

I just wonder, do you have any idea for skin XXI type U-2513:hmm: . Perhaps I could use it in my career:yep: if you'll be so kind.I have U 2511 on the first page. Two types one with black base and one with all white which I believe is traditional look. Do you have any good photos of U 2513? :hmm:
No pics at this time. I found only those of U-2511 and U-2540. It may take some time:ping: . U-2513 surrendered at Horten, Norway on 8-th may 1945. No ships sunk or damage. At least it survived the WWII.

[Wolfehunter]

i request you to make this skin. PLZ !!
heres a cool looking U-BOOT ,,, notice the Spotted Mushroom in the center of the conning tower picture ??
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/TOGLDOG/u-boot/AxisSubs-p16a.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/TOGLDOG/u-boot/AxisSubs-p16b.jpgInteresting camo... Type 7a I believe right? I could convert that camo to fit B and c... It also has a funky set of drains on the sides. I wonder what are true holes and what aren't?

Looks interesting dude.:yep:

[Friction150]

i request you to make this skin. PLZ !!
heres a cool looking U-BOOT ,,, notice the Spotted Mushroom in the center of the conning tower picture ??
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/TOGLDOG/u-boot/AxisSubs-p16a.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/TOGLDOG/u-boot/AxisSubs-p16b.jpg


Hmmm... these pics are VERY interesting. :hmm: Wolfehunter, if you decide not to do this one mate, please let me know. This one looks up to a challenge. :up:

[Wolfehunter]

Ok its yours I was looking to doing some XXI skin or updating my old one?:hmm: I haven't decided yet.

[Friction150]

Ok its yours I was looking to doing some XXI skin or updating my old one?:hmm: I haven't decided yet.

Haha sweet. Here are those reference pics that I promised you. Hope these will help you mate. :up:

*EDIT* HAHA After doing a little research, those pictures that were submitted are of U-25, which ironically, is the boat that I was planning on starting this evening anyway!

U-2513 after surrender
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/416/u2513ln7.jpg

U-2513 Closeup. Note flag on conning tower. haha
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/1881/u25132vt5.jpg

U-2666 "Ghost" with white paint scheme
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/367/u2666ghostkx6.jpg

U-2666 Another picture
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/420/u26662sb2.jpg

U-3008 One of the 2 XXI's to start a patrol
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/418/u3008lp7.jpg

U-3008 Around time of surrender
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/571/u30082rk8.jpg

[lutzow]

This is probably U-33 however i have pictures signed U-33 without this awesome camo.
LOL - because i targeted this picture as my next project (founded this last night).
http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/4743/u333ye9.jpg
I'm sure Friction that you'll make perfect reconstruction.Good luck:up:

Let me preserving this one for skinning - this is probably U-565
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/5301/u565ru1.jpg
OK?;)

[Friction150]

After pulling out my demagnifying glass... :rotfl:

Yes Lutzow, I have a picture from a book that identified that exact picture and it is in fact U-565. So you are right on that one! :up:

The other pics that were posted earlier, the top on is probably u-25, as the mushroom is the emblem for that u-boat (but shown here without the unique shark mouth). The 2nd pic, I'm in the same boat as you. I have a picture of U-25 painted with a scheme and on of it bone plain. I don't know which one to go with. I hate to put a ton of detail on the conning tower and leave the sides bare. So I'm leaning toward doing so sort of matching pattern down the sides. What do you guys think?

[lutzow]

After pulling out my demagnifying glass... :rotfl:

Yes Lutzow, I have a picture from a book that identified that exact picture and it is in fact U-565. So you are right on that one! :up:

The other pics that were posted earlier, the top on is probably u-25, as the mushroom is the emblem for that u-boat (but shown here without the unique shark mouth). The 2nd pic, I'm in the same boat as you. I have a picture of U-25 painted with a scheme and on of it bone plain. I don't know which one to go with. I hate to put a ton of detail on the conning tower and leave the sides bare. So I'm leaning toward doing so sort of matching pattern down the sides. What do you guys think?

Yes - i'm thinking that You have right about this strange camouflaged tower - it must be U-25 without jaws...
I'm thinking that this is almost impossible to make this tower camo for Silent Hunter 3.
I don't know how - but the game always takes Your beautiful work on tower and incredibly changing with unknown parts of the skin. I tried and falled. I asked even Fubar, and You know what He says? Camo at the front of tower is very hard to paint and this is reason that He never try to paint something in this place. I checked His released skins and that is true.

;)

[Wolfehunter]

Thanks for the photos guys.

EYE 2 am going to look through a glass to see each details. hehehe

Friction all I can suggest is trial and error. ;)
Goodluck:rock:

Oh by the way U-2666 is my next project.

[Friction150]

Lutzow- Thanks mate, I know all too well about the conning tower issue. My first attempt at a skin was U-25. I got it extemely close to working, but just ran out of patience. But with a little more time and my new knowledge of positioning, it should work. It is really odd how they chose to skin u-boats in this game. I have a ton of experience skinning for other games (IL-2,CFS, and a bunch of shooters). None of those games mirror like this game. It's like skinning a face of someone by using a texture pattern from their ***cheeks, it doesn't work, will never look right, and there's nothing you can do about it. :rotfl:

Wolfehunter- Thanks for the good luck. I'm sure we'll all need it mate. Good luck to you guys too!

On a side note guys, I think it's awesome that we are communicating projects back and forth like this. I sure didn't want to step on anyone's toes if they were already staring a skin. It would be pretty pointless if we all spent hours working only to find out we all did the same skin. :rotfl: So for anyone keeping track to the action, be on the lookout for the releases of U-565 by Lutzow, U-2666 "Geist" by Wolfehunter, and U-25 "Shark" by me! Thanks guys!

*EDIT* Me not having the ability to leave well enough alone, I did more research. That second picture that Lutzow posted as U-33, well it's definately NOT U-25. The U-25 was a type IA U-boat (which we all knew right?), which resembled both VII and IX boats, but more so the IX because they lacked saddlebags. In that picture of "U-33" you can clearly see saddlebags. So, I'm using IXB as a base to try and stay as close to historically accurate as possible. But again, I'm at a crossroads as to use the "U-33" camo pattern or use the pattern that I have in 2 pictures (rather plain compared to the conning tower.) Opinions please!?

[Wolfehunter]

Nope I just checked no one stepping on my toe.:rotfl:

Photo is a Type 7A. I think the aft torpedo launcher was on top thats why you see the bulge.

http://www.u-historia.com/uhistoria/tecnico/uboots/7/7.htm

here I don't read spanish. But I can figure it out hehehe.;)

[Friction150]

Nope I just checked no one stepping on my toe.:rotfl:

Photo is a Type 7A. I think the aft torpedo launcher was on top thats why you see the bulge.

http://www.u-historia.com/uhistoria/tecnico/uboots/7/7.htm

here I don't read spanish. But I can figure it out hehehe.;)

I saw that bulge up top, but unfortunately, without an actual IA model, there isn't anything we can do about that. The bulge that I was referring to is the saddletanks, the fuel tanks on the side of the u-boat at the waterline. The U-33 did have these as it was a type 7, all type 7's had these. But from all the pictures I have found, the type IA did not.

So, do I take that interesting scheme from the "U-33" for the U-25, or stay realistic and take the semi-boring 2 tone approach. I'm working on this now, and I'm to the point where I have to make a choice. I'm leaning toward realistic 2 tone for it, but welcome opinions. :up:

*Update*
After several more hours trying to get the lines on turmc_1 to line up correctly, I still haven't gotten it close to what I think would be acceptable... it irritates me that the ubisoft skin format messes up a really good skin. I'm going to try it with a type 7 later, but I'm giving this up for tonight. The pillows are calling my name.

[lutzow]

Friction - here is all what i found for Your projects...:ping:

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/8934/friction1xo4.jpg
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/7659/friction2an3.jpg
http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/5975/friction3tp9.jpg - info about colours;)
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/8154/friction4jl8.jpg
http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/884/friction6xo1.jpg
http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/957/friction5nv1.jpg

You have probably all those photos already;).

''...*EDIT* Me not having the ability to leave well enough alone, I did more research. That second picture that Lutzow posted as U-33, well it's definately NOT U-25. The U-25 was a type IA U-boat (which we all knew right?), which resembled both VII and IX boats, but more so the IX because they lacked saddlebags. In that picture of "U-33" you can clearly see saddlebags. So, I'm using IXB as a base to try and stay as close to historically accurate as possible. But again, I'm at a crossroads as to use the "U-33" camo pattern or use the pattern that I have in 2 pictures (rather plain compared to the conning tower.) Opinions please!?...''

My opinion is that You have U-25 and U-33 camouflages to reconstruction, because Kaleu L Dog posted 2 photos of two different subs - so You catched two works instead of one:rotfl:.

I will be happy when You make them both for VIIC type - my beloved type.
Of course - this is just my wish;) - You are skinner and You decide.
Good luck, Friction:up:

[Wolfehunter]

Nice research lutzow.:yep: Very cool.:D

[lutzow]

Nice research lutzow.:yep: Very cool.:D

Yeah,Wolfie - we must help each other. I'm still scanning the net for
camouflages. Are You have any wishes ? Something for searching target?
;)

[Friction150]

Lutzow, thank you oh so very much mate! I was looking for a direct side picture of U-33. Those are GREAT! And info on the colors is priceless! :rock:

Yeah, I thought about it last night, and here's what I came up with. The u-25 is a very hard u-boat to do, almost impossible on the IXB because of the conningC_1.tga. So I am going to try it on both type VII and IXC, since the IXC conning tower has more room and doesn't mirror around nearly as bad. And I also thought about the U-33, having agreed to do the submarine that was presented, but actually being 2 subs, I will do both. I really love that side paint scheme anyway! :up:

[lutzow]

For U-565 i founded this :

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/6194/u565vj5.jpg
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/5442/typeviiuboatpagegf5.jpg

I wonder if this can be real camo - on this second picture - or just a
fantasy of an unknown author? Hm?:hmm:

[Friction150]

For U-565 i founded this :

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/6194/u565vj5.jpg
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/5442/typeviiuboatpagegf5.jpg

I wonder if this can be real camo - on this second picture - or just a
fantasy of an unknown author? Hm?:hmm:

I would go with the top picture Lutzow. It looks like a dark grey, but not quite black. Dunklegrau I believe. The dark streaks that run down the side (near front and under tower) are rust and plantlines. :up:

From all information I've gathered, there were very few red hull subs in WWII (less than 15) and they were all built before the war started. U-565 was in April of 41, so I doubt it was a red hull. From the 1st picture, the waterline and hull appear to be dunklegrau as well, with some fading on the saddletanks. So in my opinion, the 2nd picture is fantasy, because as you can see, even the camo pattern doesn't match up. But, I've done realistic u-boats with red hulls before, so it's up to you. You could always do both and leave it to the downloader to choose, like I did with my U-123 skin.

By the way, I was actually able to get the conning tower camo pretty dang close on the U-25, and managed to figure out how to put a shark mouth on it! Took hours to figure out though! HAHA So that should be done by tomorrow.

[Wolfehunter]

You guys can try here, maybe you can find something interesting.

http://centroeu.com/uboote/pictures.html

:up:

[Friction150]

You guys can try here, maybe you can find something interesting.

http://centroeu.com/uboote/pictures.html

:up:

Pretty good selection of photos there mate. Thanks for sharing. :up:

By the way, how's the 2666 coming? Can't wait to see the ghost

[Wolfehunter]

Not yet my friend. I have a busy week. Getting my daughter ready for school. She had her shots. I went to buy her supplies for school and I spoiled her by buying some interactive wall-e and eve from Thinkway toys.

http://thinkwaytoys.com/MccOurToysV2b.asp?SelectMainCat=1&SelectSubCat=37

I'll start it soon.:up:

Right now taking care of my daughter is priority.;)

[Friction150]

Not yet my friend. I have a busy week. Getting my daughter ready for school. She had her shots. I went to buy her supplies for school and I spoiled her by buying some interactive wall-e and eve from Thinkway toys.

http://thinkwaytoys.com/MccOurToysV2b.asp?SelectMainCat=1&SelectSubCat=37

I'll start it soon.:up:

Right now taking care of my daughter is priority.;)

Roger on that mate! My niece will be starting preschool next year. I'm the closest thing to a dad that she has... they are fun times. Before you know it they'll be to the age where dad isn't "cool" anymore. Haha

That toy looks interesting. I'm betting you're going to have just as much fun with it as she will! :rotfl:

[lutzow]

Friction - thanks for colour info:p . Your help is priceless:up:
I'm very curious how You repaint tower of U-25.
For me this is impossible mission - i have not enough patience for towergames.

Wolfehunter - thanks for ''uber'' permission - i knew that You agree, Bro:up:
Also big thanks for fine info about photos...never seen before:rock:
Almost all now on my HD.;)

Cheers, Friends.:up:

P.S. I'm not father. Yet;)

[Friction150]

Friction - thanks for colour info:p . Your help is priceless:up:
I'm very curious how You repaint tower of U-25.
For me this is impossible mission - i have not enough patience for towergames.

Wolfehunter - thanks for ''uber'' permission - i knew that You agree, Bro:up:
Also big thanks for fine info about photos...never seen before:rock:
Almost all now on my HD.;)

Cheers, Friends.:up:

P.S. I'm not father. Yet;)

Lutzow, No problems at all mate!

Well, the only conning tower that it was possible on is the turmC for IXC. I tried it on all of the others, type II was WAY too small, type VII was cramped, it fit, but didn't mirror correctly. It looked really distorted. The type IXB uses the turmc_1, and that didn't mirror well at all. So the last resort did work. I tweaked it as much as it would allow, and I gotta say, it's darn close mate. :up: If you need any help on your U-565 tower, I'll gladly help you out. It looks like a crescent up front and what looks to be a Christmas tree shape on the side. Haha

Can't wait to see what all our hard work can produce!

[lutzow]

An examples of my IXB and IXC towers...
Is this strange effect strikes also Your game ?
Who else has observed this on his tower?
skin IXB by Seth/Danstein
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/8959/dansteinskinixbow8.jpg
skin Koons9bseacamo2 by Koondawg
http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/7931/koondawgkoons9bseacamo2jy2.jpg
skin IXB & IXC CAMO by Wildchild
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/4200/wildchildixbixccamopx5.jpg
I hate type IXB/C.

[Friction150]

Yep, that's the turmc_1... she's a headache to put anything on. It's the way the game mirrors the skin on the conning tower. At best you got to play around with it for a few hours to get it lined up, at worst, you can't do brilliant schemes on it. I'll help you with it if you'd like, if to just take a look at it. Just send me the turmc_1 file and the picture you were using to work off of. Just make sure you got the tower's base paint on. I'd be happy to look at it for you! :up: My email is Frictionfactor@yahoo.com

[Wolfehunter]

Not yet my friend. I have a busy week. Getting my daughter ready for school. She had her shots. I went to buy her supplies for school and I spoiled her by buying some interactive wall-e and eve from Thinkway toys.

http://thinkwaytoys.com/MccOurToysV2b.asp?SelectMainCat=1&SelectSubCat=37

I'll start it soon.:up:

Right now taking care of my daughter is priority.;)

Roger on that mate! My niece will be starting preschool next year. I'm the closest thing to a dad that she has... they are fun times. Before you know it they'll be to the age where dad isn't "cool" anymore. Haha

That toy looks interesting. I'm betting you're going to have just as much fun with it as she will! :rotfl:yes I am. I will regret the day when I'm not the cool dad no more...:cry:
@lutzow np dude.

[Friction150]

Not yet my friend. I have a busy week. Getting my daughter ready for school. She had her shots. I went to buy her supplies for school and I spoiled her by buying some interactive wall-e and eve from Thinkway toys.

http://thinkwaytoys.com/MccOurToysV2b.asp?SelectMainCat=1&SelectSubCat=37

I'll start it soon.:up:

Right now taking care of my daughter is priority.;)

Roger on that mate! My niece will be starting preschool next year. I'm the closest thing to a dad that she has... they are fun times. Before you know it they'll be to the age where dad isn't "cool" anymore. Haha

That toy looks interesting. I'm betting you're going to have just as much fun with it as she will! :rotfl:yes I am. I will regret the day when I'm not the cool dad no more...:cry:
@lutzow np dude.

Truthfully yes... but then too, it'll be a welcome break, at least for awhile anyway. :up:

[StarLion45]

:o Wolfehunter , now I getting more addicted to subs:o

Those pictures was really nice of those subs:lol:
where did you find those pictures? ok, on the net, but where? I've been searching high and low after good pictures:-?
NICE:sunny:

[Wolfehunter]

Not all mine bro. Some belong to other artists. Which one are you talking about dude? All the skins on my first page?:hmm:

[StarLion45]

:D Wolfehunter!
You post a link with all those Black&White pictures this is the link:


http://centroeu.com/uboote/pictures.html

thanks for shearing that one:up:

[Wolfehunter]

:D Wolfehunter!
You post a link with all those Black&White pictures this is the link:


http://centroeu.com/uboote/pictures.html

thanks for shearing that one:up::damn: oh ok no problemo dude. :up:

[Friction150]

Wolfehunter, you have a PM mate :yep:

[Wolfehunter]

Roger that dude.;)

[Wolfehunter]

File Front has had a bad hicup and for some reason a good portion of my uploaded files have gone missing. out of 60 files only 33 remain. :shifty:

I'm working with file fronts web manager to resolve this lost link issues.

I've lost some of tomi's sub mods, many of my sample photo shop textures, skins, mods etc. All just vanished. Fortunately SH3 Commander is still there and working.:oops:

So pls be patient with the dead links. Hopefully I don't have to reload all them skins again... :wah:


UPDATE;
Since my last email from FF they have washed there hands of the problem leaving me high and dry.

Not all lost. I'm posting them here on Subsim download section each one. Its going to take some time.

You will be able to access them in two ways one is through my sig then select which sub skin you want. Or go through Subsim download section and scroll through the various skin links.

[ryanglavin]

Bumping this for personal use.