Importing models from expansion?...

[gimpy117]

so can this be done? Grabbing models from the Sh4 expansion for u-boats that is

firstly i think we sould grab the XXII model when we get a chance and the IX class model as well (it would save tomi a lot of trouble lol....)

lastly, how bout the crew models as well is this possible?

all those models look so good, why cant we have them

ps. is there a way the steal the sea waves as well??

[Graf Paper]

So far as I know, gimpy, it is possible to port the SH4 models over to SH3 as well as many of the environmental effects, sounds, etc.

Many warships and merchants have indeed already been converted from SH4 to SH3 and you have no further to look than the "Combined Scene and atmosphere including 8 & 16k and GWX 2" mod by Reece for a greatly improved ocean for SH3 using effects from SH4.

I highly recommend you take the time to look through as many of the past threads posted, if you have the patience to do so. There has been a wealth of models, textures, effects, and sounds done by many very talented people.

As an alternative to slogging through hundreds of older topics, you can also try reading the Sticky section listed at the top of each part of the forum.

For SH3 models, the Sticky titled "3D models, Skins, and other mods (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=115094)" is a good place to start right here in the SH3 Mod Workshop.

So far as I know, there has been no effort to port crew models.

If you want to try your hand at porting SH4 models to SH3, I highly recommed you get skwas' S3D (Silent 3ditor) and another tool called Pack3D. These will allow you to edit the various files and extract models for converting. You may also need to have a 3D graphics app, such as Maya or 3D Studio Max. Blender, Wings, and Anim8or are very good free alternatives, but I'm not sure how well Anim8or supports the .obj model format.


I hope all this answered your questions. Have fun with it. :)