"VonDos & Co" shipyard! (big images!)

[VonDos]

When im try to add my converted ship from other game Its only Revolution class that can be added to sh 3 and im try to add SMS Deutschland Pre dreadnought And SMS Nassau. so its always Crashing when in gonna see to museum and now im try to add Ship to campaign to make it appears in carrer Its say in sh3 Mission editor [The Unit Class SMS Deutschland.SMS Nassau from Country german not found in the platforms library Are you any idea guys :Kaleun_Thumbs_Up::Kaleun_Cheers:

Hi Tigerzhunters!
SMS Deutschland.SMS should be the name specified inside a .cfg file into data\roster\german\sea folder, right?

[UnitClass]
ClassName=SMS Deutschland.SMS
UnitType=*number*

Now, into data\sea folder you should have your ship's folder, and inside another .cfg file with those lines:

[Unit]
ClassName=SMS Deutschland.SMS
UnitType=*number*

The Unit Class XXX from Country XXX not found in the platforms library is an error that usually appear when there are differences between ClassName or UnitType from the roster file to the ship's folder file.
They should be identical, not similar.

Also, i suggest you to replace empty spaces into names with underscore (_) character, like SMS_Deutschland.SMS

Well, check this and report please :salute:

Sorry for my bad english
Best regards,
Vd

[Tigerzhunters]

Thx vondos its work but afte im setting that sms deutschland why its so stronk even solo vs 4 battleship he still won with much hole any idea how to setting the health? :Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

[VonDos]

Thx vondos its work but afte im setting that sms deutschland why its so stronk even solo vs 4 battleship he still won with much hole any idea how to setting the health? :Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

:doh: Try to check a little the *.zon file, if the ship can take too much damage, or the library with the gun you select for the ship, if the guns are too effective...

You can edit both with 3Ditor.

Best regards,
Vd

[Tigerzhunters]

i have question can we convert a ship from other game to sh3 only i knew just to make the 3d and texture can added to the game but i still doesnt know how add 3d with 3ditor to guns dat/sim/zon ?

:k_confused:

because im trying to add much ww1 ship to sh3

[VonDos]

i have question can we convert a ship from other game to sh3 only i knew just to make the 3d and texture can added to the game but i still doesnt know how add 3d with 3ditor to guns dat/sim/zon ?

:k_confused:

because im trying to add much ww1 ship to sh3

OK, let me know how can i help you, step by step. If you're not in a hurry (this will require time), I'll try to help you.

Best regards,
Vd

[Tigerzhunters]

I have much time Cause Im Doesnt Have anywork For this month


:Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

[Tigerzhunters]

umm i think you busy sorry to disturb

:Kaleun_Salute:

[VonDos]

OK, let me know how can i help you, [...] I'll try to help you.

Waiting for your reply, mate!

Best regards,
Vd

[Tigerzhunters]

Yea so I have my very old design its sverige Class coastal defence sweden ship But i doesnt know how to make it add to the game with 3ditor right ?

:Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

[VonDos]

Ok, very good.
Did you manage to import model parts and textures into dat file?

[Tigerzhunters]

still has no idea to convert that because as i know i must separate the turrets and other as i know

[VonDos]

Yep, first of all you need an *.obj file for every part of the ship, in order to import them.
You'll need separated parts for main hull and superstructures, rudder, propellers, masts, funnels, lifeboats, etc, plus guns if you'll not use standard library files.
Open another ship with 3Ditor in order to see the parts you'll need :up:

Let me know when ready for next step!
Best regards,
Vd

[Tigerzhunters]

how to add node with 3d because im try to add its not going into the node file

[VonDos]

how to add node with 3d because im try to add its not going into the node file

After created a node, go to linked 3D model and add the material \ tga of your model (if you've created materials; if now, we will see this after).
Next step, right click on the node, and point "append new child chunk"; a menu will appear, left click on "3D Model (1\101)"
Now the "3D model container" will appear under the node. Select it, and on the right you'll find the "import" command, who will allow you to import your *.obj file.

From the import menu, after you're allowed to choose the file, i suggest you to select "Optimize texture coordinates", "collapse subobjects in a single mesh", "use materials", "load .OBJ files", and the name of your obj.
Sometimes "import vertex normals" could be usefull for a better render of the model, but not always. Try this with experiments.

[Tigerzhunters]

sorry mybe like the next few days I can't be active because I'm in the hospital and have typhus idk why mybe because i exhausted doesnt sleep like 2 day for doing the coding

but mybe you can make the tutorial in youtube i will be i really appreciate it


:Kaleun_Salute:

[VonDos]

sorry mybe like the next few days I can't be active because I'm in the hospital and have typhus idk why mybe because i exhausted doesnt sleep like 2 day for doing the coding

but mybe you can make the tutorial in youtube i will be i really appreciate it


:Kaleun_Salute:

Hi!
Relax, restore and take your time!
I'll wait here :up:
No need to run, no need to delete your sleeping time.
If you release a mod in 6 days, is good.
If you release a mod in 6 months, it's good too!
In my opinion, create mod is, first of all, a fun, chill and relax question.
We have a lot of tasks and duty to do in the life, after all.

I'm not good in youtube at all, but let's meet here :yeah:
Best regards,
Vd

[Tigerzhunters]

Im back Now I think its better if i make Bretagne Battleship already make the 3d models

Here The picture https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/74/PdCjFL.jpg

:Kaleun_Cheers::Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

[Tigerzhunters]

So the Texture Must Get separated To or not ? :Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

[Tigerzhunters]

Turret

https://imageshack.com/i/pmbfAIFPj

Life Boat

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/5213/2PN4Qy.jpg

:Kaleun_Salute:


But I dont know how much must i separated?

[VonDos]

But I dont know how much must i separated?

Welcome back!
Nice model.

I can suggest you those parts:

- Main hull with superstructures, without details
- Details
- Portholes if 3d modeled
- Funnel 1
- Funnel 2
- Crane 1
- Crane 2
- First mast
- Second mast
- Rudder
- Propeller (you just need one if they're all identical)
- One model for every type of boat
- One model for every type of turret \ gun with only rotating parts
- One model for every type of turret \ gun with barrles \ elevating parts

Textures just need to be converted in *.tga format, i guess.


:up:
Best regards,
Vd

[Tigerzhunters]

but The skins Are Not in 1 file its like 5 file like deck/conning/turret/propeller/keel

[VonDos]

but The skins Are Not in 1 file its like 5 file like deck/conning/turret/propeller/keel

Try to open one of my latest ships' dat, you can import a great number of materials/skins.

[Tigerzhunters]

Goofy Ah Skins Just load the Keel but in deck its like cursed skin :k_confused:

[VonDos]

Goofy Ah Skins Just load the Keel but in deck its like cursed skin :k_confused:

Picture please =)

[Tigerzhunters]

I change it again to la fantasque destroyer but only funnel smoke and skins like a crap

https://imgur.com/a/wAXk8eU

[Tigerzhunters]

So this its look likes / Why the photo doesnt appears?


https://imgur.com/a/wAXk8eU

[The pitcher]

I think one can change smoke easy.
I just looked for a ship with similar funnel position and copy the smoke Id from there in .sim
I think it works this way

https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=254906

[Tigerzhunters]

Oh thx pitcher As knew you making new ship right? btw im making playable So if you have experienced With something mybe you can help me :Kaleun_Salute:

[Tigerzhunters]

Wth when im gonna Continue The Bretagne And already Separated Thats All And when im gonna make the Dat And make new Node/3d And wanted to import it always say this man im tired :haha:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/7590/Jwp9Hb.jpg

:damn:

[Tigerzhunters]

So i think i solves that triangles But now new problem

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/332/FIQZxh.jpg

[VonDos]

Wth when im gonna Continue The Bretagne And already Separated Thats All And when im gonna make the Dat And make new Node/3d And wanted to import it always say this man im tired :haha:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/7590/Jwp9Hb.jpg

:damn:

You must triangulate every mesh before import...

[mikerolf1]

I have added some of these ships using JSGME. They appear in the roster, but if I add them to the game using the mission editor, they will not spawn.



Any ideas why?

[VonDos]

I have added some of these ships using JSGME. They appear in the roster, but if I add them to the game using the mission editor, they will not spawn.



Any ideas why?

HI!
Were they historically in service when you chose to place them?

Best regards,
Vd

[propbeanie]

... and the date and time of the mis file you create, versus the date and time of the entry of the ship(s) you are using. Many ships & planes in the game default to using 19380101 0000 as the date and time of entry. If your mission is for 1942, you may never see what you added...

[mikerolf1]

HI!
Were they historically in service when you chose to place them?

Best regards,
Vd


Thank you for replying. I am trying to add them to the campaign, specifically to the Campaign_RND.mis layer. Does that make a difference?



The ships are Swedish DD Sauro and TB Spica. The date in campaign is June 1942 so both ships should be within there historical range.

[VonDos]

Thank you for replying. I am trying to add them to the campaign, specifically to the Campaign_RND.mis layer. Does that make a difference?



The ships are Swedish DD Sauro and TB Spica. The date in campaign is June 1942 so both ships should be within there historical range.


You're welcome!
Well, i usually script ships using Campaign_SCR, so i'm sure about meet them.

The RND file is, as name suggest, the "random" part of the campaign.
If i well remember, you should be sure to include the SPECIFIC units (not generic\types) with SpawnProbability=100, or they will be spawned only sometimes...

1942 should be ok.

Best regards,
Vd

ps can you see them into museum?

[mikerolf1]

ps can you see them into museum?


Yes, they are in the Museum.

[mikerolf1]

Update: They are now working and appearing normally in the Game. I still have no Idea why they were not working before :hmmm:


The models are very well done. They look like models from a modern game, not a game from 2005.


Are there any alternate skins? I am pretty sure the Swedish navy did not have those Regia Marina red and white stripes.

[VonDos]

Update: They are now working and appearing normally in the Game. I still have no Idea why they were not working before :hmmm:


The models are very well done. They look like models from a modern game, not a game from 2005.


Are there any alternate skins? I am pretty sure the Swedish navy did not have those Regia Marina red and white stripes.


Thanks for your kind words!
Yep!

SPICA: https://mega.nz/file/K9wi2ajL#bdnNGCQaSrqAU5vRsfyok8HhZpAgbVYwrCGta4huQ 8s

SAURO: https://mega.nz/file/m9Ry2BIT#8u2ZurAwne8kj4Ra4cpQ5xtKMUJ8vTefAi7op7t9f Nk

Best regards,
Vd

[mikerolf1]

Thanks for your kind words!
Yep!

SPICA: https://mega.nz/file/K9wi2ajL#bdnNGCQaSrqAU5vRsfyok8HhZpAgbVYwrCGta4huQ 8s

SAURO: https://mega.nz/file/m9Ry2BIT#8u2ZurAwne8kj4Ra4cpQ5xtKMUJ8vTefAi7op7t9f Nk

Best regards,
Vd


Please explain how to apply the skin to the Model. I have never done that before.

[VonDos]

Please explain how to apply the skin to the Model. I have never done that before.

If you want to add those skin randomly, just add those files into ship's folder, where others .tga files are.
If you want to use ONLY those skins, delete all the skins (T01 to T08 into both ship's folders) rename the last part of the new texture's name T01 instead T09, and put them in the ship's folders.

Best regards,
Vd

[Tigerzhunters]

Hey vondos What do you think If Hms hood Playable?

Haha Now we are In royal navy

:Kaleun_Salute:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/8912/rQ5ZFl.jpg


:haha::haha:

[VonDos]

Hey vondos What do you think If Hms hood Playable?

Haha Now we are In royal navy

:Kaleun_Salute:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/8912/rQ5ZFl.jpg


:haha::haha:

HI!
Really interesting, if anyone know how to make it playable and it's interested into conversion.

Well, let's hope she will not meet the Bismarck!

Best regards,
Vd

[Tigerzhunters]

Yea its now playable Because Help from Itadriver Hehe

Buts That Your Scleiwig holstein Is quite interesting If that can be playable But sad you still not finish that lol

:Kaleun_Applaud::Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

[mikerolf1]

@VonDos


Thanks that worked.

[VonDos]

@VonDos


Thanks that worked.

You're welcome! :up:

Best regards,
Vd

[Tigerzhunters]

Hi vondos Any Idea How to make AA is Above The Turret Example The Panzerschiffe Or Tirpitz?

:Kaleun_Salute:

[VonDos]

Hi vondos Any Idea How to make AA is Above The Turret Example The Panzerschiffe Or Tirpitz?

:Kaleun_Salute:

Hi!

Just put an A0X node on the M0X node, same X, same Y, different Z.

Best regards,
Vd

[Tigerzhunters]

oof nvm it just place other cfg#A01 above the turret in ship dat :haha::haha:

[Tigerzhunters]

Hi!

Just put an A0X node on the M0X node, same X, same Y, different Z.

Best regards,
Vd

Can you check the discord?:haha:

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!

WIP update for this evening!

Reworked \ rebuilt GR Georgios Averof CA:

https://i.ibb.co/m0q8vv1/1.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/WB8XRBJ/2.jpg

Flush deck's magnificent textures can always turn an ugly duckling into a beautiful swan!!

Best regards,
Vd

[Fifi]

:Kaleun_Thumbs_Up::Kaleun_Applaud::Kaleun_Cheers:

[flush deck]

Thanks for you kind words my dear friend, a good dress is always better worn by a beautiful body:Kaleun_Cheers:

And thank you Fifi and all of you for your support, our best boost.:Kaleun_Salute:

Looking at your screen, I will a make a small update on the gun texture to make something more close to the body map grey shade.

[VonDos]

Thanks for you kind words my dear friend, a good dress is always better worn by a beautiful body:Kaleun_Cheers:

And thank you Fifi and all of you for your support, our best boost.:Kaleun_Salute:

Looking at your screen, I will a make a small update on the gun texture to make something more close to the body map grey shade.

As always, thank you sooooooo much!! :salute:

I'm working on the other two ships in this moment. I'll send you the fuxed\updated version ASAP!
Textures are wonderful, as always, thanks!

Best regards,
Vd

[VonDos]

:Kaleun_Thumbs_Up::Kaleun_Applaud::Kaleun_Cheers:

:Kaleun_Cheers::Kaleun_Salute:

[Kal_Maximus_U669]

Hey VonDos.. :D
You are like fine wine.. your accomplishments never cease to amaze us..:yep:
Thank you for your fantastic vessels great respect...:yeah:
Sincerely Kal Maximus U669 :salute:

[VonDos]

Hey VonDos.. :D
You are like fine wine.. your accomplishments never cease to amaze us..:yep:
Thank you for your fantastic vessels great respect...:yeah:
Sincerely Kal Maximus U669 :salute:

Thank you so much for your words, Kal_Maximus_U669

As always, credit is not all to me. This is a teamwork!

https://i.ibb.co/r0kLxt3/SH3-Img-4-4-2023-0-41-55-530.jpg

Best regards,
Vd

[Lele007]

Hello VonDos

I salute you, Stefan Timmer, Sphere, Japlance and your other gifted partners on your wonderful ship mods. They are truly amazing.

Can I mod these italian navy ships into NYGM without problems? Is there a technical reason why they arent already modded into nygm. It would make Mediterranean campaign so much more realistic.

Second question, can I remove some of the T01.tga T02.tga files from the data/Sea folder of the mod if I wanted a lighter install package? Is there a way to use the skins separately with say JSGME. How do the skins work?

My apologies if these questions have been answered in this or another thread.

Thanks again to you and all the great modders and contributors to this wonderful community!

[Fifi]

Hello VonDos

Is there a technical reason why they arent already modded into nygm. It would make Mediterranean campaign so much more realistic.


They are already if you play my NYGM enhanced (but not 100% of them)
If you plan to add ships, the zones in zone.dat must correspond to the ones existing in zones.Cfg of NYGM !

:Kaleun_Salute:

[VonDos]

Hello VonDos

I salute you, Stefan Timmer, Sphere, Japlance and your other gifted partners on your wonderful ship mods. They are truly amazing.

Hi Lele007! :salute: Thank you so much!

Can I mod these italian navy ships into NYGM without problems? Is there a technical reason why they arent already modded into nygm. It would make Mediterranean campaign so much more realistic.

As Fifi said. They're compatible with almost everithing out here, using their own library (they're always tested on Vanilla and GWX Gold, for reference), but some with some megamods you could need some small adaptations...
The technical reasion, btw, i can only guess, is related with use of memory. More ship you add, more memory you use, and, with a 32 bit program like SH3, you have to make some choices.

Second question, can I remove some of the T01.tga T02.tga files from the data/Sea folder of the mod if I wanted a lighter install package?

Yep, but you need to rename the remaining textures in order to have a new T01 etc. Game engine just read progressive numbers. If you've, for example, T01, T02, T04, T05 and T06, only T01 and T02 will be used!

Is there a way to use the skins separately with say JSGME. How do the skins work?

With JSGME idk. With SH3 commander, using folder by time you can assign a specific skin to a specific time of the war. Another way, if you want, for example, a specific cruiser of a class, and you've only a generic member of the class with textures for every member, is clone the unit and assign him a specific roster name. But this will use memory and address.

My apologies if these questions have been answered in this or another thread.

Thanks again to you and all the great modders and contributors to this wonderful community!

No problem at all, and best regards!
Vd

[Lele007]

They are already if you play my NYGM enhanced (but not 100% of them)
If you plan to add ships, the zones in zone.dat must correspond to the ones existing in zones.Cfg of NYGM !

:Kaleun_Salute:

Thank you for your quick response VonDos and Fifi. I haven't tried Fifi's NYGM enhanced because I am presently using an 11 year old laptop with integrated graphics and 5400rpm platter so I suspect some of those enhancements might strain the poor computer .. but it looks like its going to save me all this work I was about to get into. I appreciate your help!

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!

A pre-release poster for today: the Greek cruiser Averof, reworked after 15 years, is now ready thanks to flush_deck new guns' textures:

https://i.ibb.co/yg2T90r/RHNAverof2023.jpg

For comparison, this was the previous version, released in 2008 here:

https://image.ibb.co/cUS0Ea/RHNAverof.jpg


Release soon!! :arrgh!:

Best regards,
Vd

[Borgneface]

Salut VonDos, great news, looking forward to your release! :Kaleun_Thumbs_Up::Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:Amicalement.

[VikingGrandad]

Stunning work here - the models and the textures! :Kaleun_Salute:

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!

RHN Averof CA released:

https://i.ibb.co/yg2T90r/RHNAverof2023.jpg

D\L link: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6325

Discussion page: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2863020#post2863020


Best regards,
Vd

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!

Early idea for a new WIP; Type 23 "Möwe" \ Type 24 "Raubtier" torpedo boat

https://i.ibb.co/KznDMQQ/TB1924.jpg

Best regards,
Vd

[gap]

Hi everyone!

Early idea for a new WIP; Type 23 "Möwe" \ Type 24 "Raubtier" torpedo boat

https://i.ibb.co/KznDMQQ/TB1924.jpg

Best regards,
Vd

Wunderbar :yeah:

[VonDos]

Wunderbar :yeah:

Thanks, mate!

Sea trials with WIP unit are incoming; this is an up-to-date fast comparison between before and after reworks:

https://i.ibb.co/M7CNTv8/SH3-Img-24-4-2023-6-22-19-561.jpg

Best regards,
Vd

[Gerald]

Nice texture or should I say camo!

[VonDos]

Nice texture or should I say camo!

Hi Gerald!

Thank you so much!
Consider texture as provisory, improved versions will follow, with shadows, camo schemes, details, guns' textures etc...

Up to date pic:

https://i.ibb.co/k9pLwBP/SH3-Img-28-4-2023-18-17-1-366.jpg

Best regards,
Vd

[Gaming152]

Hello. Could you attempt to make thehttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a9/HMS_Denbigh_Castle_IWM_FL_6032.jpg Castle Class corvettes?

[VonDos]

Hello. Could you attempt to make the Castle Class corvettes?

Hi!

There are plans for a british fleet when Kriegsmarine will be completed.
Stay tuned!

Best regards,
Vd

[Tigerzhunters]

Hell yeah i will wait until you Finish The Krieg And change to Royal navy:Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

[VonDos]

Hell yeah i will wait until you Finish The Krieg And change to Royal navy:Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

Thank you so much.
For now, please enjoy this pre-release poster:

https://i.ibb.co/Jz2mGXC/KMMaas2023.jpg

Textures, for both ship and guns, by flush_deck!

Release soon...

Best regards,
Vd

[Mister_M]

Very very nice ! :Kaleun_Applaud:
The gun turrets are a bit too small in my opinion, but I may be wrong.

It would be very appropriate if the texture of the ship also applies to the turrets, in order to avoid strange color contrasts... To do so, I think that you have to put the turrets directly into the ship.dat.

[Tigerzhunters]

Thank you so much.
For now, please enjoy this pre-release poster:

https://i.ibb.co/Jz2mGXC/KMMaas2023.jpg

Textures, for both ship and guns, by flush_deck!

Release soon...

Best regards,
Vd

Woah now you was using Ambient Oclusion right?:Kaleun_Applaud:

[flush deck]

Very very nice ! :Kaleun_Applaud:
The gun turrets are a bit too small in my opinion, but I may be wrong.

It would be very appropriate if the texture of the ship also applies to the turrets, in order to avoid strange color contrasts... To do so, I think that you have to put the turrets directly into the ship.dat.

Thanks for your word and your support Mister_M

The best way would be probably to delete this all dark blue scheme from the package. I guess it will be difficult to have just one texture for the gun of this one. That mean that we must make same thing for all the over ships as this gun is used on another units. I must say that usually I'm focus on those details, but I've forgotten this problem on this scheme. Usually I change a bit the historical scheme to be adapted to the "one for alll" texture guns file. :|\\

@ Tigerzhunters, thanks for your support.
There's no oclusion map, the shadows are on the deck texture:Kaleun_Cheers:

[VonDos]

Very very nice ! :Kaleun_Applaud:
The gun turrets are a bit too small in my opinion, but I may be wrong.


Thank you so much, mate!

Only think i can add, weel, Type 1934 destroyers were armed with single 5" guns (12.7 cm SK C/34 naval gun), who really appear small in their shield.
This is what i can see into pics and schemes:

https://alchetron.com/cdn/german-destroyer-z1-leberecht-maass-3bdc8f8e-acd8-42f1-bd2c-37bbfb7cceb-resize-750.gif

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/70/Bundesarchiv_DVM_10_Bild-23-63-25%2C_Zerst%C3%B6rer_%22Richard_Beitzen%22.jpg

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/ca/Z1Zerst%C3%B6rer1934modifiedDraw.svg/1920px-Z1Zerst%C3%B6rer1934modifiedDraw.svg.png

For comparison, Type 1936A twin forward gun appear a little huge (and heavy, with related stability problems):

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/17/German_destroyer_Z39_underway_off_Boston_on_12_Sep tember_1945.jpg/1845px-German_destroyer_Z39_underway_off_Boston_on_12_Sep tember_1945.jpg


PS @flush deck and @Mister_M, thanks a lot. Well, i like the "all blue" scheme too... I guess everyone doesn't like the effect will delete it, but for me is good too. Times ago i studied the idea to have library object who change colors in order to adapt to ship's multiskin textures. Result give us, for example, the A\A supports for Soldati, Navigatori, Poeti and Dardo classes italian destroyers, who are included into specific library files. I guess the idea of have similar variable guns outside the dat will work in similar way, but will require more study btw (add guns in every dat\sim\zon etc could eat a lot of memory, i guess, i remember a similar work in latest the_frog work, with great results i must say). Maybe in future... :P


Best regards,
Vd

[Mister_M]

The best way would be probably to delete this all dark blue scheme from the package. I guess it will be difficult to have just one texture for the gun of this one. That mean that we must make same thing for all the over ships as this gun is used on another units. I must say that usually I'm focus on those details, but I've forgotten this problem on this scheme. Usually I change a bit the historical scheme to be adapted to the "one for alll" texture guns file.

Yes, it's strange to see a ship all painted in blue but with grey turrets...

The solution could be this one :

1. You reserve a place on the ship's texture for the turret's texture.
2. You re-do the uv-mapping of the turret 3D model.
3. You add the turrets directly in the ship.dat (no more need of special entries in the guns library file and in the ship.eqp file), linked to the same texture as the ship's texture.
4. Of course, you add some proper nodes in the ship.sim file for the turrets to work properly.


Type 1934 destroyers were armed with single 5" guns (12.7 cm SK C/34 naval gun), who really appear small in their shield.

This is what i can see into pics and schemes

Yes, you're right. I said that because the ships' turrets are generally too small in SH3.

Well, i like the "all blue" scheme too...

I like it too !

Times ago i studied the idea to have library object who change colors in order to adapt to ship's multiskin textures.

I don't think it can work, but I may be wrong.

I guess the idea of have similar variable guns outside the dat will work in similar way, but will require more study.

This can work if you want to have different textures for the same gun mounted on different ship classes. And it doesn't take much memory. You have to duplicate the guns and link each of them to a different texture. No need to duplicate the 3D models, you can just link the ID number of the 3D model you want to duplicate...

i remember a similar work in latest the_frog work, with great results i must say).

Yes, me too, it was a british cruiser, maybe the Town class, with more than 10 camo skins. The effect is stunning ! I think the_frog used the method that I've described a few lines above.

[Mister_M]

By the way, is there a plain grey texture too (no camo) ?

[VonDos]

By the way, is there a plain grey texture too (no camo) ?

https://i.ibb.co/QNLHd0C/SH3-Img-1-5-2023-1-4-58-463.jpg

Yep

Best regards,
Vd

[JapLance]

Times ago i studied the idea to have library object who change colors in order to adapt to ship's multiskin textures.


I've done it for SH4 with the ships in the MFM, removing the gun platforms from the main ship 3D models and adding them in a library. That library object takes the texture from the main ship hull, so it fits with the rest of the ship.

https://i.imgur.com/QfER696.jpg

So there's a big chance that if it works in SH4, it can be done in SH3.

[VonDos]

@JapLance thanks, this is exactly the idea of italian destroyers' late war A\A support :up:

For everyone, before release something, allow me to introduce a serie of pre-release posters :D

https://i.ibb.co/28nTMYp/KMMaas2023.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/5R20cfQ/KMNarvik2023.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/7gyLk73/KMLeipzig2023.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/Ns9jLb7/KMSchlesien2023.jpg

Every ship features moving parts, radars and rangefinders, glass windows, interiors, 3d portholes, stairs, details etc...

Again , no AO, only excellent textures from flush deck :salute:

Best regards,
Vd

[Mister_M]

I've done it for SH4 with the ships in the MFM, removing the gun platforms from the main ship 3D models and adding them in a library. That library object takes the texture from the main ship hull, so it fits with the rest of the ship.

So there's a big chance that if it works in SH4, it can be done in SH3.

If this works in SH3, then you can leave the turrets in the library files and link them directly to the ship's texture. You still have to place the turret's texture into the ship's texture, and redo the uv-map of the turrets.

@VonDos : Just in case, did you see this message : https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2865476&postcount=1079 ?


Else, very nice work, and congratulations to Flushdeck for these beautiful skins ! They are pieces of art.

[VonDos]

@VonDos : Just in case, did you see this message : https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2865476&postcount=1079 ?


Else, very nice work, and congratulations to Flushdeck for these beautiful skins ! They are pieces of art.

Thank you so much for your words! :up:
Yep, i read. As said, this will require some study, whatever is the best way to do it. I know your way is correct, and i guess JapLance's one is correct too (this is the one i used in the past, as said, for other uses.
At moment i'm a little busy with new models, but, again, i'm not ruling out this feature for the future :yep:

\\ You still have to place the turret's texture into the ship's texture \\ <- note, this new turret's texture should be placed on the same place for every ship sharing the same gun, in order to have a correct uvmap into library compatible with every ship textures. And in some ship textures, like for battleships, between main and secondary guns, there could be 3 or 4 turret's textures who need to be placed, in different tga places, who need to be shared for every ship who used the same guns, with every ship having different uvmaps and textures done in the past. All without lose too much resolution for turret's textures. The choice is between this and rebuilt al the dats\sim\zon adding all the guns info\sim data\zon data who should be copied from actual library for every gun to add into dat, and all guns and all turret's textures into ship's textures. With 35\40 warships built only in last 3 years, and up to a dozen of ship textures for some warships, all of them who will need to be reworked in every case, this will be an hell of work, who will realistically stop the model production for months, maybe years. The textures question will be only the top of the iceberg, and keep in mind also the memory use in a 32bit limited game and the increased number of IDs into data (guns, barrels, 3d models..) to verify in order to avoid CTD, if we choose your method. Oh yes :o
But, maybe, someone could be interested in help us, having all released guns and ships models and textures ready.

Would anyone volunteer?

Well, sorry for the long message, it's just to be clear with my ideas...
Best regards,
Vd

Ps: I totally agree! Every texture flush deck create for us is a really masterpiece =) I'm glad and thankful for all the work he do for those models =)

[Mister_M]

This new turret's texture should be placed on the same place for every ship sharing the same gun, in order to have a correct uvmap into library compatible with every ship textures. And in some ship textures, like for battleships, between main and secondary guns, there could be 3 or 4 turret's textures who need to be placed, in different tga places, who need to be shared for every ship who used the same guns, with every ship having different uvmaps and textures done in the past. All without lose too much resolution for turret's textures. The choice is between this and rebuilt al the dats\sim\zon adding all the guns info\sim data\zon data who should be copied from actual library for every gun to add into dat, and all guns and all turret's textures into ship's textures. With 35\40 warships built only in last 3 years, and up to a dozen of ship textures for some warships, all of them who will need to be reworked in every case, this will be an hell of work, who will realistically stop the model production for months, maybe years. The textures question will be only the top of the iceberg, and keep in mind also the memory use in a 32bit limited game and the increased number of IDs into data (guns, barrels, 3d models..) to verify in order to avoid CTD, if we choose your method.

I understand your point of view.

In fact, it would be easy to test the idea (turret's texture included in the ship's texture) without having to redo all the textures of every ship carrying the same turret. Indeed, you just have to duplicate the turret in the library files. So, for one turret (base + cradle + barrel), you have to add :
+ 6 ID for the .dat file (node + 3D model for each part of the gun)
+ 1 ID for the .sim file
+ 1 ID for the .zon file

The biggest work is to modify the texture of the ship and to redo the uv-map of the 3D models. And I understand that you and Flushdeck don't want to do this work, only because the "all blue" texture needs blue turrets...


That's why it's important to keep this in mind before doing the texture work.


So, maybe for the next ship ?

[Tigerzhunters]

@JapLance thanks, this is exactly the idea of italian destroyers' late war A\A support :up:

For everyone, before release something, allow me to introduce a serie of pre-release posters :D

https://i.ibb.co/28nTMYp/KMMaas2023.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/v4d1yLR/KMNarvik2023.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/7gyLk73/KMLeipzig2023.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/Ns9jLb7/KMSchlesien2023.jpg

Every ship features moving parts, radars and rangefinders, glass windows, interiors, 3d portholes, stairs, details etc...

Again , no AO, only excellent textures from flush deck :salute:

Best regards,
Vd

Yea Pre dread ship Old but Dangerous for Mechant/Destroyers:haha:

[Tigerzhunters]

Well im Still studying To make new Ship HNLMS De Ruyter And just finish doing some stuff Uv mapping I take the Model From Wows But I still doesnt know how to Add it into the game :haha:

[Tigerzhunters]

https://i.ibb.co/d730bng/image.png (https://imgbb.com/)

For some reason it will Have differences after im finish it :D

[VonDos]

I understand your point of view.

In fact, it would be easy to test the idea (turret's texture included in the ship's texture) without having to redo all the textures of every ship carrying the same turret. Indeed, you just have to duplicate the turret in the library files. So, for one turret (base + cradle + barrel), you have to add :
+ 6 ID for the .dat file (node + 3D model for each part of the gun)
+ 1 ID for the .sim file
+ 1 ID for the .zon file

The biggest work is to modify the texture of the ship and to redo the uv-map of the 3D models. And I understand that you and Flushdeck don't want to do this work, only because the "all blue" texture needs blue turrets...


That's why it's important to keep this in mind before doing the texture work.


So, maybe for the next ship ?

ID are also required for men operating the guns, for open shield turrets...

Maybe for the next ship? Well, maybe not honestly. All the work we're doing, in my opinion, is in order to "homogenise" various Kriegsmarine (an other nation's) warships, and assure a standard quality level for all of them. Introduce new features on a group of ships only will create different standards in the same fleet. So, if this turret's features will be implemented, will interest ALL the Regia Marina and Kriegsmarine ships. And will not be this year (or next one, i guess).
Kriegsmarine's ship includes a main new features,in comparison to Regia Marina units, moving radar and rangefinders. This is a thing i'm interested to fix too, and will require some time too (not too much, is just a library question), maybe when Kriegsmarine and Royal Navy fleets will be completed.

This question is far more complex, and i'm easily bored from copy-paste info, controllers, 3dmodel etc... This is just my opinion, btw.
Again, if someone will be interested in implement this feature, certainly his work will be included, gladly, and with credits!!

Would anyone volunteer?



Yea Pre dread ship Old but Dangerous for Mechant/Destroyers:haha:
Dangerous for cruisers too, i guess, with 28cm guns... or for polish radio stations...

Well im Still studying To make new Ship HNLMS De Ruyter And just finish doing some stuff Uv mapping I take the Model From Wows But I still doesnt know how to Add it into the game :haha:

For some reason it will Have differences after im finish it :D

Oh, HNLMS De Ruyter, i really love this ship, she always remembererd me a kind of "small" Graf Spee version!
Years ago i found an old model and i've reworked it a little, it still working in my installation:

https://i.ibb.co/jZH0h1j/SH3-Img-2-5-2023-16-50-10-968.jpg

She really deserve a better rework, but the base is really good. I must search for info about the author(s).

Btw, what differences you have??
I'm not really intro import Wow models (i still prefere sh5 style, less high poly, 3d models, with medium-hight level of details intead of super higt :P question of taste... and memory too), but maybe i can help... Let us know!!

EDIT: It's the Ambient Occlusion problem you show in the other threads? https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=255362

Best regards,
Vd

[Tigerzhunters]

Well yeah the ambient oclusion Is Bugging and Idk why:haha:

[Tigerzhunters]

well i think that was moltke2005

https://i.ibb.co/BPBdWr1/image.png (https://imgbb.com/)

[Tigerzhunters]

Well can you share me the moddel i cant search FokkerC11w For the Catapult?

[Tigerzhunters]

Well when im wanted import 3d obj it always say this and it crash my s3d

https://i.ibb.co/QbdYz2G/image.png (https://imgbb.com/):hmmm::hmmm:

[Mister_M]

Well when im wanted import 3d obj it always say this and it crash my s3d

https://i.ibb.co/QbdYz2G/image.png (https://imgbb.com/):hmmm::hmmm:

Too many polygons, you have to separate the model into several parts (let's call them "3D meshes") and import them into different nodes. Take note that only the 3D mesh contained in the main node (or "root" node) will show some damage textures when a shell or a torpedo explodes on the ship. So, choose carefully the polygons for the main 3D mesh (only large surfaces).

[Tigerzhunters]

https://i.ibb.co/Hh2yC18/image.png (https://imgbb.com/)

Well it happend again the ship is Bugging it transparent:haha:

[JapLance]

https://i.ibb.co/Hh2yC18/image.png (https://imgbb.com/)

Well it happend again the ship is Bugging it transparent:haha:

I'd say this could be a problem with the normals of the 3D model. Invert them in the polygons that appear transparent in S3D and reload it.

[Tigerzhunters]

Yeah you right after restart my S3d it fixed
:Kaleun_Applaud:

[Mister_M]

Hello. Could you attempt to make the Castle Class corvettes?

Detailed plan here just in case :03: : https://maritime.org/doc/plans/castle.pdf

[VonDos]

Well can you share me the moddel i cant search FokkerC11w For the Catapult?

https://mega.nz/file/2xhEybaC#Pj8PiqdsxNaHRZgxy944maFOblvmwL1rppsDUzz7a Pc

Small note, this really insn't a Fokker C.XI W, this is a vanilla SH3 german Arado model, raped in order te appear something similar to a Fokker biplane, and repainted with Netherlands marks. No more, no less.


Thanks about moltke2005 info!!


For others problems, i see Mister_M and JapLance give you useful solutions, i totally agree with them.
About poly numbers, i can only add a small advice. When i import a medium poly model, for example from SHV, i always separate 2 parts: 1) Hull&Superstructures, 2) Details,Railings&Portholes; number 1 will be the dat parent node's 3d model, the one who will show the damage; number 2 will contain everithing add polygons not requested for visual damage, and will be included in one or more different 3d models in child nodes.

https://i.ibb.co/W2QfjFb/German-destroyer-Z39-underway-off-Boston-on-12-September-1945.jpg

For example, here's an ensemble view of Shlesien on top, and the Hull&Superstructures only part below. You can see that every porholes railing, stair, door, etc is not into main 3d model.



Detailed plan here just in case :03: : https://maritime.org/doc/plans/castle.pdf
Interesting, this will be useful!
Thanks!

Best regards,
Vd

[Tigerzhunters]

https://mega.nz/file/2xhEybaC#Pj8PiqdsxNaHRZgxy944maFOblvmwL1rppsDUzz7a Pc

Small note, this really insn't a Fokker C.XI W, this is a vanilla SH3 german Arado model, raped in order te appear something similar to a Fokker biplane, and repainted with Netherlands marks. No more, no less.


Thanks about moltke2005 info!!


For others problems, i see Mister_M and JapLance give you useful solutions, i totally agree with them.
About poly numbers, i can only add a small advice. When i import a medium poly model, for example from SHV, i always separate 2 parts: 1) Hull&Superstructures, 2) Details,Railings&Portholes; number 1 will be the dat parent node's 3d model, the one who will show the damage; number 2 will contain everithing add polygons not requested for visual damage, and will be included in one or more different 3d models in child nodes.

https://i.ibb.co/W2QfjFb/German-destroyer-Z39-underway-off-Boston-on-12-September-1945.jpg

For example, here's an ensemble view of Shlesien on top, and the Hull&Superstructures only part below. You can see that every porholes railing, stair, door, etc is not into main 3d model.




Interesting, this will be useful!
Thanks!

Best regards,
Vd

Well because im was Lazy to Delete 1 by 1 and add again 1 by 1 Probably that Make it cant handle it lol but now it work i need to add the Superstructure now

https://i.ibb.co/gDN6Z3T/image.png (https://imgbb.com/)

[Tigerzhunters]

MMM any idea what is Armor box do, And what Link To mean and what types mean?:hmmm:

https://i.ibb.co/y5fLdy2/image.png (https://ibb.co/sQmLbw7)

[Tigerzhunters]

Well when im add the Ambient oclusion it make it like shadow+Darker is this normal?:hmmm::hmmm:

https://i.ibb.co/4j2DPhX/Capture.jpg (https://ibb.co/YtXKpH1)

And btw any idea why there no reflections ?:hmmm::hmmm:

[Tigerzhunters]

Fokker C11w Transparent even in game:hmmm:

https://i.ibb.co/BVvvyyg/SH3-Img-3-5-2023-19-24-34-838.png (https://ibb.co/zhCCXXS)

[VonDos]

Well because im was Lazy to Delete 1 by 1 and add again 1 by 1 Probably that Make it cant handle it lol but now it work i need to add the Superstructure now


Ok, fine, it's your mod, it's your choice =)

MMM any idea what is Armor box do, And what Link To mean and what types mean?:hmmm:


Armor box are included into zon file and indicate what is and how armored is the point of the ship they included. The "what is" is "Type", for example Type = 11 indicates that this box is related to a "Command Deck". About LinkTo, with an hex addres, honestly idk, i never used this info.

Well when im add the Ambient oclusion it make it like shadow+Darker is this normal?:hmmm::hmmm:

And btw any idea why there no reflections ?:hmmm::hmmm:

Most of the ships with AO in my installation appear darker, so, i guess yes. Again, i'm not into AO.
About reflections, you need to add controllerso to nodes. Look at vanilla ships, if you open, for example, a funnel node, for example cos_shipname, you'll found a child node called reflect_cos_shipname, with his label and a controller called "WaterReflection". Under "WaterReflection" you can find his propriety. You mast add reflection controllers for every object you want to see reflected in water.


Fokker C11w Transparent even in game:hmmm:


Normal-related problem. Try to reverse normals and import it again, this should solve.

Best regards,
Vd

[Alex.B]

Well when im add the Ambient oclusion it make it like shadow+Darker is this normal?...
Yes.

The duffuse texture needs to add brightness and contrast. And if the AO-map is too dark, it also needs to be lightened.


ps: And what is this ship? Looks like a ship from WoWs.

[Tigerzhunters]

Ok, fine, it's your mod, it's your choice =)



Armor box are included into zon file and indicate what is and how armored is the point of the ship they included. The "what is" is "Type", for example Type = 11 indicates that this box is related to a "Command Deck". About LinkTo, with an hex addres, honestly idk, i never used this info.



Most of the ships with AO in my installation appear darker, so, i guess yes. Again, i'm not into AO.
About reflections, you need to add controllerso to nodes. Look at vanilla ships, if you open, for example, a funnel node, for example cos_shipname, you'll found a child node called reflect_cos_shipname, with his label and a controller called "WaterReflection". Under "WaterReflection" you can find his propriety. You mast add reflection controllers for every object you want to see reflected in water.




Normal-related problem. Try to reverse normals and import it again, this should solve.

Best regards,
Vd

Its not my mod But our You always helping me for some trouble and other so thx

Well issue with Fokker c11w I was already Restart and import again it still same,

And btw im making Silluete it was kinda ugly I cant search any siluete in google lol :D

https://i.ibb.co/G5874cy/image.png (https://imgbb.com/)

[Tigerzhunters]

well probably making mod named abdacom will be good :hmmm: but the game is more played in atlantic so idk

[VonDos]

Its not my mod But our You always helping me for some trouble and other so thx

Well issue with Fokker c11w I was already Restart and import again it still same,


You're welcome. Btw, when you created new material for plane, what material attributes you choosed? Opacity, glossiness, emissive etc?

Best regards,
Vd

[Tigerzhunters]

You're welcome. Btw, when you created new material for plane, what material attributes you choosed? Opacity, glossiness, emissive etc?

Best regards,
Vd

Well im just make new node-FokkerC11w-3D,without setting anything just like thats and Any idea how to make like the Lifeboat explode and separated from ship Also plane too :hmmm::Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

Edit:Well im forget in the skins To active 2 Sided.hehe

[VonDos]

Well im just make new node-FokkerC11w-3D,without setting anything just like thats and Any idea how to make like the Lifeboat explode and separated from ship Also plane too :hmmm::Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

Edit:Well im forget in the skins To active 2 Sided.hehe

Good. For lifeboats plane etc you need to add them damage boxes and spheres, like with the command deck before.

[Tigerzhunters]

Good. For lifeboats plane etc you need to add them damage boxes and spheres, like with the command deck before.

Well you said type 11 is command deck can i knew how many type and what the link mybe the boat or cargo:up:

[Tigerzhunters]

Well it work the plane and boat separated but it just like eaten by the ship and disapeard lol:haha:

https://i.ibb.co/MN1PxsG/SH3-Img-4-5-2023-0-27-3-1.png (https://ibb.co/dKpkwrL)

[VonDos]

Well you said type 11 is command deck can i knew how many type and what the link mybe the boat or cargo:up:

I've not an index, btw you can try typing the various numbers, the Zone type description will appear under. For example, the type for the boat is 20.
Try everithing starting from 1 until you can find something, if you want :up:

[Tigerzhunters]

well sorry if im distrub you with so many question probably i will make new thread:up:

[Mister_M]

well sorry if im distrub you with so many question probably i will make new thread:up:

Great idea ! :up: This thread could be named : "Adding a new ship - Questions of a beginner on SH3 files, S3D, 3D models and textures".

[Stefan Thimme]

Its not my mod But our You always helping me for some trouble and other so thx

Well issue with Fokker c11w I was already Restart and import again it still same,

And btw im making Silluete it was kinda ugly I cant search any siluete in google lol :D

https://i.ibb.co/G5874cy/image.png (https://imgbb.com/)

Please try this.
https://i.postimg.cc/fWg34Qq6/NCL-De-Ruyter-sil.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Tigerzhunters]

Please try this.
https://i.postimg.cc/fWg34Qq6/NCL-De-Ruyter-sil.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

hell yeah Thx i will used it for the sil

:Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!

Kriegsmarine Type1934 (Maass) class DD released:

https://i.ibb.co/28nTMYp/KMMaas2023.jpg

D\L link: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6336

Discussion page: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=255428


Best regards,
Vd

[Tigerzhunters]

Hi everyone!

Kriegsmarine Type1934 (Maass) class DD released:

https://i.ibb.co/28nTMYp/KMMaas2023.jpg

D\L link: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6336

Discussion page: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=255428


Best regards,
Vd

Congrats:woot::woot:

[Mister_M]

Thanks for your word and your support Mister_M

I've sent you a PM.

Kriegsmarine Type1934 (Maass) class DD released:

D\L link: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6336

Another very good add-on to enhance the game! :Kaleun_Applaud:

[VonDos]

Congrats:woot::woot:


Another very good add-on to enhance the game! :Kaleun_Applaud:


Thank you everyone!

Best regards,
Vd

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!

Kriegsmarine Schlesien class pre-dreadnought BB released:

https://i.ibb.co/Ns9jLb7/KMSchlesien2023.jpg

D\L link: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6341

Discussion page: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2868445#post2868445


Best regards,
Vd

[Jimbuna]

Nice one :Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

[VonDos]

Nice one :Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

Thank you so much, Jimbuna!!

For everyone interested, kriegsmarine WIP line will continue with M1935 minesweeper:

https://i.ibb.co/G012Yq0/SHadows.jpg

Best regards,
Vd

[Tigerzhunters]

Hi everyone!

Kriegsmarine Schlesien class pre-dreadnought BB released:

https://i.ibb.co/Ns9jLb7/KMSchlesien2023.jpg

D\L link: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6341

Discussion page: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2868445#post2868445


Best regards,
Vd

Nice :yeah:

[VonDos]

Nice :yeah:

Thank you Tigerzhunters

Best regards,
Vd

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!

Kriegsmarine Type1936A Mob (Narvik) class DD released:

https://i.ibb.co/5R20cfQ/KMNarvik2023.jpg

D\L link: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6347

Discussion page: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2869304#post2869304


Best regards,
Vd

[Tigerzhunters]

Hi everyone!

Kriegsmarine Type1936A Mob (Narvik) class DD released:

https://i.ibb.co/5R20cfQ/KMNarvik2023.jpg

D\L link: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6347

Discussion page: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2869304#post2869304


Best regards,
Vd

Excellent:up:

[Mister_M]

I've done it for SH4 with the ships in the MFM, removing the gun platforms from the main ship 3D models and adding them in a library. That library object takes the texture from the main ship hull, so it fits with the rest of the ship.

So there's a big chance that if it works in SH4, it can be done in SH3.

Here an interesting remark:

The models of the large weapons have been incorporated into the *.dat files.

Actually, some weapons of the original SH3 models used the textures of the ships (by refering to the "normal" / "complete" textures). With most "normal" textures being changed for multi texture use, this didn't work anymore and caused CTDs. The respective guns were then re-mapped to use the turele.tga.

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!

Kriegsmarine Leipzig class CL released:

https://i.ibb.co/7gyLk73/KMLeipzig2023.jpg

D\L link: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6351

Discussion page: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=255532


Best regards,
Vd

[Tigerzhunters]

Hi everyone!

Kriegsmarine Leipzig class CL released:

https://i.ibb.co/7gyLk73/KMLeipzig2023.jpg

D\L link: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6351

Discussion page: ...


Best regards,
Vd

Wohoo

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!!

Today, i've reuploaded the entire Deutschland panzerschiffe class, updated with latest library, fixed details and new railings and improved textures\uvmaps.

Admiral Graf Spee:

https://i.ibb.co/b7j6bQS/KMGraf-Spee2021.jpg

Admiral Scheer:

https://i.ibb.co/z7YZTqX/KMScheer2021.jpg

Deutschland:

https://i.ibb.co/gDv918c/KMDeutschland2021.jpg

Lutzow:

https://i.ibb.co/cbjhPpw/KMLutzow2021.jpg


D\L links for updated versions:

Admiral Graf Spee: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=5864
Admiral Scheer: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=5865
Deutschland: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=5913
Lutzow: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6039

Best regards,
Vd

[Fifi]

Thank you for this awesome work! :yeah:

:Kaleun_Salute:

[Jeff-Groves]

Nice work as always Mate!
:salute:

[GrenSo]

Really really nice and excellent work.
:up:

[VonDos]

Thank you so much everyone!

I'm sorry to say i've found a little problem with Lutzow and Deutschland ships and library, for an error i've uploaded a previous version :doh:

I've re-uploaded her again, now is fixed. Sorry for the trouble, i really should delete all those old versions...

Best regards,
Vd

[itadriver]

Good! ;)

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!!

For everyone interested, kriegsmarine WIP line will continue with 1937 class torpedo boat:

https://i.ibb.co/K6BrBwB/SH3-Img-25-6-2023-23-10-37-168.jpg


https://i.ibb.co/CWjPyLC/German-Torpedo-Boat-T-21-at-sea-on-2-July-1946.jpg

Best regards,
Vd

[Tigerzhunters]

Hi everyone!!

For everyone interested, kriegsmarine WIP line will continue with 1937 class torpedo boat:

https://i.ibb.co/K6BrBwB/SH3-Img-25-6-2023-23-10-37-168.jpg


https://i.ibb.co/CWjPyLC/German-Torpedo-Boat-T-21-at-sea-on-2-July-1946.jpg

Best regards,
Vd

Lol the ship was morelike Minesweeper or mine layer :haha:

[VonDos]

Lol the ship was morelike Minesweeper or mine layer :haha:

Well, they had mine warfare capabilities, but their main guns were 2 triple 21in torpedo launchers, they were classified as TB, so....

Best regards,
Vd

[Tabris]

Hi everyone!!

For everyone interested, kriegsmarine WIP line will continue with 1937 class torpedo boat:

https://i.ibb.co/K6BrBwB/SH3-Img-25-6-2023-23-10-37-168.jpg


https://i.ibb.co/CWjPyLC/German-Torpedo-Boat-T-21-at-sea-on-2-July-1946.jpg

Best regards,
Vd

Fantastic! My favorite KM vessel, at last. You rock.

[VonDos]

Fantastic! My favorite KM vessel, at last. You rock.

Thank you so much!

Best regards,
Vd

[VonDos]

https://i.ibb.co/WxQyMRS/TB1937.jpg

Small update.
Best regards,
Vd

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!

Kriegsmarine Type24 and Type23 TB released:

https://i.ibb.co/3fTtrVt/KMTB24-Raubtier2023.jpg

D\L link: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6356

Discussion page: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=255732


Best regards,
Vd

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!

Today, WIP info!
Minesweeper Type M1935 is near to release, with an excellent pack of skins from flush deck (huge thanks, my Friend!) !!

https://i.ibb.co/dJHYtjT/KMType-M19352023.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/3htHFLX/3.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/88jFVMB/SH3-Img-22-7-2023-12-56-50-517.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/m5jzNgm/1.jpg

Best regards,
Vd

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!

Kriegsmarine Minensuchboot M1935 Minesweeper MS released:

https://i.ibb.co/dJHYtjT/KMType-M19352023.jpg

D\L link: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6362

Discussion page: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2877562#post2877562


Best regards,
Vd

[GrenSo]

:Kaleun_Applaud::Kaleun_Thumbs_Up::Kaleun_Applaud:

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!

Just a small preview of next release:

https://i.ibb.co/SxK99xY/KMTB372023.jpg

Best regards,
Vd

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!

Kriegsmarine Type37 and Type35 TB released:

https://i.ibb.co/SxK99xY/KMTB372023.jpg

D\L link: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6367

Discussion page: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=255860


Best regards,
Vd

[Jimbuna]

Very nice :Kaleun_Salute:

[VonDos]

Very nice :Kaleun_Salute:

Thank you!! :salute:

Best regards,
Vd

[Borgneface]

As usual VonDos.....Superb work......You are spoiling us....:Kaleun_Thumbs_Up::Kaleun_Salute::Kaleun_App laud:

[VonDos]

As usual VonDos.....Superb work......You are spoiling us....:Kaleun_Thumbs_Up::Kaleun_Salute::Kaleun_App laud:

Thank you so much Borgneface :salute:

Best regards,
Vd

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!

Today, let's introduce an early WIP for Kriegsmarine fleet: HSK7 Komet auxilary cruiser!

https://i.ibb.co/dg2RYpL/SH3-Img-12-8-2023-17-33-22-399.jpg

Best regards,
Vd

[Alex.B]

Hi everyone!

Today, let's introduce an early WIP for Kriegsmarine fleet: HSK7 Komet auxilary cruiser!

https://i.ibb.co/dg2RYpL/SH3-Img-12-8-2023-17-33-22-399.jpg

Best regards,
Vd


Twins...

https://i7.imageban.ru/out/2023/08/12/70b14c79c7a7acde3e2f2c23d1e8fde8.webp (https://imageban.ru)


...or triplets?...

https://i6.imageban.ru/out/2023/08/12/f597471de5b1ee0265f6dedb447e05c5.webp (https://imageban.ru)


I'm confused...:D

[VonDos]

Twins...

https://i7.imageban.ru/out/2023/08/12/70b14c79c7a7acde3e2f2c23d1e8fde8.webp (https://imageban.ru)


...or triplets?...

https://i6.imageban.ru/out/2023/08/12/f597471de5b1ee0265f6dedb447e05c5.webp (https://imageban.ru)


I'm confused...:D

Different masts configuration, different guns configuration and positions, more lifeboats needed, and a lot of different details. Arado, Meteorit LS and i'm not speaking about trasparent windows and interiors... and i'll add more and more details. Not just an SHV conversion =)

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/18/Komet_schematics.svg

Best regards,
Vd

[blackswan40]

Ho man ho man i'll be transbographide thats a great ship Von Dos top effort Sir :Kaleun_Thumbs_Up::subsim: :Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

[Andrzejek]

Great idea!!!:)
Are you going to do more German auxiliary cruisers? They would be useful for the Surface Mod created by Itadriver:03:

[VonDos]

Ho man ho man i'll be transbographide thats a great ship Von Dos top effort Sir :Kaleun_Thumbs_Up::subsim: :Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

Great idea!!!:)
Are you going to do more German auxiliary cruisers? They would be useful for the Surface Mod created by Itadriver:03:

Thank you @blackswan40 and @Andrzekek!!
Plans include another GEAuxCr or two, yes.
Best regards,
Vd

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!
This evening some small updates about Komet GE auxiliary cruiser:

https://i.ibb.co/rvnkvxV/1.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/k6PVX5T/2.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/kqxSqtR/3.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/DL1H0CS/4.jpg

https://www.warlordgames.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/hk_komet_01.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/pTbKLV9D/image119.jpg

Best regards,
Vd

[itadriver]

the torpedoes are before amidships, right?
:D

[VonDos]

the torpedoes are before amidships, right?
:D

Z: +0,75

:D :yep:

[Jimbuna]

Hi everyone!
This evening some small updates about Komet GE auxiliary cruiser:



Best regards,
Vd

Very nice :Kaleun_Salute:

[VonDos]

Very nice :Kaleun_Salute:

Thank you mate!!


And hi everyone!
Today, another new WIP introduced, as annunced, Type1939, or Elbing class, torpedo boat:

https://i.ibb.co/4S7t32F/1.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/swRSzR2/2.jpg

Best regards,
Vd

[ReallyDedPoet]

Very nice :yep::up:

[VonDos]

Very nice :yep::up:

Thank you so much!

https://i.ibb.co/1JzbmVD/SH3-Img-3-9-2023-14-30-26-187.jpg

Best regards,
Vd

[Stefan Thimme]

:Kaleun_Salute::Kaleun_Thumbs_Up::Kaleun_Applaud:

[Lele007]

Hi everyone!
This evening some small updates about Komet GE auxiliary cruiser:

https://i.ibb.co/rvnkvxV/1.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/k6PVX5T/2.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/kqxSqtR/3.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/DL1H0CS/4.jpg

https://www.warlordgames.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/hk_komet_01.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/pTbKLV9D/image119.jpg

Best regards,
Vd

Goodness me. Is this going to be playable in a surface mod? Can those guns below deck shoot? Amazing work

[VonDos]

:Kaleun_Salute::Kaleun_Thumbs_Up::Kaleun_Applaud:

:Kaleun_Salute::Kaleun_Cheers:

Goodness me. Is this going to be playable in a surface mod? Can those guns below deck shoot? Amazing work

I'll only create the AI unit, but i know someone is interested in make the playable one, just matter of time :yep:
The guns below the deck, in AI version, can shoot. And belive me, they do...
Torpedo launchers can rotate too in order to engage the target unit.

Best regards,
Vd

[Lele007]

Awesome. If those torpedo tubes can swivel and launch fish it'd be a crying shame if someone doesn't mod it into a playable unit. I recommend the boat should get lots of skin packs to simulate disguises. I'm currently playing Chinese U-47's wsm2.0, my GeAux is flying a Greek flag right now. I'm testing some edits to AI_sensorDAT to lower enemy detection range to model a successful disguise. Unfortunately there are no skins to be found anywhere for my Raider. I tried to swap in tgas from the ClassName=KGN (large merchant) in nygm which is moded off the GeAuxCruiser in stock but it isnt working, maybe because of the deleted seaplane.
@itadriver if you see this, skin packs with false flags for commerce raiders por favor

[VonDos]

Awesome. If those torpedo tubes can swivel and launch fish it'd be a crying shame if someone doesn't mod it into a playable unit.

They can swivel for sure and point the enemy units, but can't launch torpedoes in AI, sorry.

Best regards,
Vd

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!
Today, another new WIP introduced!
A little surprise, this is not an historical Kriegsmarine ships in service, but a "what if", similar to italian Aquila carrier.
Well, in reality the ship began to be built, but she was never completed. She was launched as an heavy cruiser (the Seydlitz, Hipper class), but when 95% completed she was selected for conversion into auxiliary aircraft carriers in early 1942. So, she changed her name in "Weser":

https://i.ibb.co/zhCyRDS/1.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/KW30S8h/2.jpg

The real one during conversion, without superstructures:

https://i-com.cdn.gaijin.net/monthly_2020_06/unnamed.jpg.46c572bd7650aafc3e0be25469aaaa54.jpg

Hope you like her!

Best regards,
Vd

[denis_469]

Hi everyone!
Today, another new WIP introduced!
A little surprise, this is not an historical Kriegsmarine ships in service, but a "what if", similar to italian Aquila carrier.
Well, in reality the ship began to be built, but she was never completed. She was launched as an heavy cruiser (the Seydlitz, Hipper class), but when 95% completed she was selected for conversion into auxiliary aircraft carriers in early 1942. So, she changed her name in "Weser":

https://i.ibb.co/zhCyRDS/1.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/KW30S8h/2.jpg

The real one during conversion, without superstructures:

https://i-com.cdn.gaijin.net/monthly_2020_06/unnamed.jpg.46c572bd7650aafc3e0be25469aaaa54.jpg

Hope you like her!

Best regards,
Vd

"Seydlitz" was complete. NAA.011.257 say this: "... The 8" Cruizer "Seydlitz" at Bremen is reported to be now complete. ..."
Not find now, but read any english document where was say, that 11 june 1942 year this cruiser was sunk by mine near Tallin. And have superstructure above water only. Not say that was document was, so forget now. Write in himself research only. May be find this docu,ment later and write what was in it.

[denis_469]

Not find, may be lost with lost hard discs. Apparantly was from NAA with any namber.

[VonDos]

"Seydlitz" was complete. NAA.011.257 say this: "... The 8" Cruizer "Seydlitz" at Bremen is reported to be now complete. ..."
Not find now, but read any english document where was say, that 11 june 1942 year this cruiser was sunk by mine near Tallin. And have superstructure above water only. Not say that was document was, so forget now. Write in himself research only. May be find this docu,ment later and write what was in it.

Didn't know this. Only news i found say:

Seydlitz was a heavy cruiser of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine, fourth in the Admiral Hipper class, but was never completed. The ship was laid down in December 1936 and launched in January 1939, but the outbreak of World War II slowed her construction and fitting-out work was finally stopped in the summer of 1940 when she was approximately 95 percent complete. The unfinished ship remained pier-side in the shipyard until March 1942, when the Kriegsmarine decided to pursue aircraft carriers over surface combatants. Seydlitz was among the vessels chosen for conversion into auxiliary aircraft carriers.

I've also found pics of ship partially completed, with superstructures partially assembled and without superstructures during conversion.
Interesting trivia btw.

Meanwhile, works are in progres with auxiliary cruiser \ commerce raider Komet too.
Here's a trio of pics, with latest updates and fantastic textures from Flush Deck, as always a great artist!

https://i.ibb.co/pfY9Qbc/1.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/Qcv9LFn/2.jpg

Best regards,
Vd

[Mister_M]

:Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

[Lele007]

Didn't know this. Only news i found say:

Seydlitz was a heavy cruiser of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine, fourth in the Admiral Hipper class, but was never completed. The ship was laid down in December 1936 and launched in January 1939, but the outbreak of World War II slowed her construction and fitting-out work was finally stopped in the summer of 1940 when she was approximately 95 percent complete. The unfinished ship remained pier-side in the shipyard until March 1942, when the Kriegsmarine decided to pursue aircraft carriers over surface combatants. Seydlitz was among the vessels chosen for conversion into auxiliary aircraft carriers.

I've also found pics of ship partially completed, with superstructures partially assembled and without superstructures during conversion.
Interesting trivia btw.

Meanwhile, works are in progres with auxiliary cruiser \ commerce raider Komet too.
Here's a trio of pics, with latest updates and fantastic textures from Flush Deck, as always a great artist!

https://i.ibb.co/pfY9Qbc/1.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/Qcv9LFn/2.jpg

Best regards,
Vd

Yessss

[denis_469]

Didn't know this. Only news i found say:

Seydlitz was a heavy cruiser of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine, fourth in the Admiral Hipper class, but was never completed. The ship was laid down in December 1936 and launched in January 1939, but the outbreak of World War II slowed her construction and fitting-out work was finally stopped in the summer of 1940 when she was approximately 95 percent complete. The unfinished ship remained pier-side in the shipyard until March 1942, when the Kriegsmarine decided to pursue aircraft carriers over surface combatants. Seydlitz was among the vessels chosen for conversion into auxiliary aircraft carriers.

I've also found pics of ship partially completed, with superstructures partially assembled and without superstructures during conversion.
Interesting trivia btw.

Meanwhile, works are in progres with auxiliary cruiser \ commerce raider Komet too.
Here's a trio of pics, with latest updates and fantastic textures from Flush Deck, as always a great artist!

https://i.ibb.co/pfY9Qbc/1.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/Qcv9LFn/2.jpg

Best regards,
Vd

Not worry :up: This is documents NAA series. Not for people, but for researcher only. It is secret documents not for otehr except researcher. You can not read this.
Simple for understand: later in Russian, so my English not good for describe: история делится на историю для толпы (населения) и историю для элит. Историю для толпы пишут элиты, которые сами желают знать чего и как было на самом деле. Потому историки для элит имеют доступы к таким документам, к которым обычные историки для толпы доступа не имеют. И реальная история, которая для элит, очень сильно отличается от той истории для толпы, которые пишут в разных странах разные элиты для своего населения. И документы серии NAA не предназначены для толпы, хотя... они сейчас есть в продаже, и те, кому интересно, и главное, у кого есть деньги на те покупки, то они могут себе купить те документы, и прочесть их. Можешь поверить, что там ну очень много всякого разного и неизвестного широкой публике.

[denis_469]

VonDos не обижайся на мои слова про разные истории - это правда. И про то, что я рассказал как всё было на самом деле тоже не обижайся на меня. То, что читают в учебниках истории и рассказах историков для толпы - это только официоз: каждая власть каждой страны считает что она решает какую именно историю должен знать её народ - ту историю и пишет. А сами власти считают нужным знать реальную историю. В том числе и по действиям подводных лодок (это моё исследование). И вот 30 сентября с из Германии скачал примерно 30 гигабайт архива с отчётами германских надводных кораблей всех классов 2 мировой войны. Это всё высококачественные сканы германских документов различных боевых кораблей и катеров. Примерно 4-5 тысяч страниц сканированных документов. И получил абсолютно бесплатно. Все германские документы надводных кораблей, что были отсканированы уже.
Если интересна реальная история, то мой сайт: https://sovpl.forum24.ru/?0-3-0 - это моё исследование, которое ещё не издают в России, так как ждут, когда я ещё найду победы советских подводных лодок 2 мировой войны, ну и в целом улучшу своё исследование.

[VonDos]

VonDos не обижайся на мои слова про разные истории - это правда. И про то, что я рассказал как всё было на самом деле тоже не обижайся на меня. То, что читают в учебниках истории и рассказах историков для толпы - это только официоз: каждая власть каждой страны считает что она решает какую именно историю должен знать её народ - ту историю и пишет. А сами власти считают нужным знать реальную историю. В том числе и по действиям подводных лодок (это моё исследование). И вот 30 сентября с из Германии скачал примерно 30 гигабайт архива с отчётами германских надводных кораблей всех классов 2 мировой войны. Это всё высококачественные сканы германских документов различных боевых кораблей и катеров. Примерно 4-5 тысяч страниц сканированных документов. И получил абсолютно бесплатно. Все германские документы надводных кораблей, что были отсканированы уже.
Если интересна реальная история, то мой сайт: https://sovpl.forum24.ru/?0-3-0 - это моё исследование, которое ещё не издают в России, так как ждут, когда я ещё найду победы советских подводных лодок 2 мировой войны, ну и в целом улучшу своё исследование.

Don't worry, I'm not offended at all!
Thanks for the information you shared! I'll try to take a look at it, hoping that the translator doesn't betray me.

The search for the truth is always a valuable topic, and the sources are not always accessible or reliable.

Best regards,
Vd

[Fifi]

Very nice!! :yeah:

:Kaleun_Cheers:

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!

Kriegsmarine HSK 7 Komet auxiliary cruiser released:

https://i.ibb.co/rvrQWWh/KMHSKKomet2023.jpg

D\L link: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6374

Discussion page: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=256096


Best regards,
Vd

[fitzcarraldo]

Wonderful!

Many thanks, VonDos.:Kaleun_Applaud:

I think the ship needs scripting in campaign, yes? Or is only a "merchant" under german flag (german in roster)?

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:

[VonDos]

Wonderful!

Many thanks, VonDos.:Kaleun_Applaud:

I think the ship needs scripting in campaign, yes? Or is only a "merchant" under german flag (german in roster)?

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:

Thank you so much!

The unit is UnitType=13, military, auxiliary cruiser type.
So, yes, she need scripting.

Best regards,
Vd

[fitzcarraldo]

Thank you so much!

The unit is UnitType=13, military, auxiliary cruiser type.
So, yes, she need scripting.

Best regards,
Vd

Many thanks! :Kaleun_Cheers:

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:

[flush deck]

Many thanks for your support and kind words guys
My best boost so far:Kaleun_Salute::Kaleun_Cheers:

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!!

Today, new WIP introduced: HSK Pinguin auxilary cruiser:

https://i.ibb.co/7KMsg5k/SH3-Img-20-10-2023-19-2-51-814.jpg

Best regards,
Vd

[fitzcarraldo]

:Kaleun_Applaud::Kaleun_Applaud::Kaleun_Applaud:

Many thanks!

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:

[Andrzejek]

Yesss!!!

[itadriver]

:Kaleun_Cheers:

[VonDos]

Thank you everyone!

Meanwhile, talking about TB1939 Elbing class, a pre-release poster:

edit

Best regards,
Vd

[fitzcarraldo]

Beautiful! :Kaleun_Applaud::Kaleun_Applaud:

Many thanks!

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:

[Mister_M]

:Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!

Kriegsmarine Type1939 Elbing class torpedo boat released:

https://i.ibb.co/R0TkFc6/KMTB39-Elbing2023.jpg

D\L link: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6381

Discussion page: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2889753#post2889753


Best regards,
Vd

[Borgneface]

Formidable...Merci beaucoup!:Kaleun_Applaud:

[rik007]

Great Von Dos! :up:

[VonDos]

Formidable...Merci beaucoup!:Kaleun_Applaud:

Great Von Dos! :up:


Thank you :D :up:


:salute:
Best regards,
Vd

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!!

This evening, an update for all WIP with pre-release posters, thanks to efforts by Flush deck, the great textures artist who made those great skins for my latest models :salute:

1) Hipper, Blucher and Prinz Eugen will now have a new set of textures for decks, with new, more detailed "shadow" effects, and a reworked UVMap for them.

2) Unfinished carrier Weser (ex Hipper class "Seydlitz" cruiser) is near to release! She will be dressed with 3 different paint schemes, 1 gray, 2 camo:

https://i.ibb.co/L0FKjGc/KMLCVWeser2023.jpg

3) Pinguin auxiliary cruiser also is now almost ready! Some iconic dresses for her also.

Also, another large WIP is under works, but the name of the unit is a reserved info for now.


@flush deck, my Friend, thank you so much!!

Best regards,
Vd

[Mister_M]

:Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!

Today i'm releasing the revised (2023) version of Hipper class cruisers, with new textures from flush deck, added static shadow effects and revised UVMap:

https://i.ibb.co/GnTsH1h/KMHipper2023.jpg

D\L link: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6065

discussion page: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=251883

Best regards,
Vd

[itadriver]

great!!!!!

:Kaleun_Cheers:

[VonDos]

great!!!!!

:Kaleun_Cheers:

Thanks a lot!!

And now, allow me to introduce a new WIP:

https://i.ibb.co/6sXHv8F/1.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/Khgwrhp/2.jpg

Best regards,
Vd

[Borgneface]

Waow!!! That is something ! Looking forward to the release :Kaleun_Applaud:

[VonDos]

Waow!!! That is something ! Looking forward to the release :Kaleun_Applaud:

Thank you so much!

Best regards,
Vd

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!

Kriegsmarine HSK 5 Pinguin auxiliary cruiser released:

https://i.ibb.co/TtRm7pD/KMHSKPinguin2023.jpg

D\L link: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6390

Discussion page: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=256376


Best regards,
Vd

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!

Kriegsmarine Weser auxiliary aircraft carrier released:

https://i.ibb.co/L0FKjGc/KMLCVWeser2023.jpg

D\L link: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6392

Discussion page: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2895761#post2895761


Best regards,
Vd

[Anvar1061]

How we miss WB's mis files for new units
https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/images/smilies/Kaleun_Confused.gif

[Borgneface]

@Anvar1061
I do agree with you....His .mis files were so great to use...:Kaleun_Salute:

[VonDos]

I totally agree about WB's mis files.

Also, thank to Anvar1061, i've reuploaded Graf Spee, Scheer, Deutschland and Lutzow with improved water reflections.
Thanks to him for his attention to those small details, every ship can always be improved!

Deutschland D\L: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=5913

Lutzow D\L: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6039

Adm Scheer D\L: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=5865

Graf Spee D\L: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=5864

Best regards,
Vd

[VonDos]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/66/Christmas_celebration_by_U-boat_crew%2C_artwork_by_Felix_Schwormstadt_%283017 5415980%29.jpg

From VonDos to everyone here: Merry Christmas and good hunting!! :Kaleun_Cheers:

Best regards,
Vd

[Borgneface]

A Merry Christmas to you also mon ami. :Kaleun_Cheers:

[rik007]

VonDos & everybody else: merry Christmas! :Kaleun_Periskop:

[Tigerzhunters]

Merry Christmas Brother

[VonDos]

Thank you everyone! :salute:

Today, i've reuploaded many ships of the Kriegsmarine fleet, with some small improvement to reflections, similar to latest version of heavy cruisers.

Reuploaded ships:

BB Bismark D\L: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6257

BB Tirpitz D\L: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6258

BB Gneisenau D\L: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6284

BB Scharnhorst D\L: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6276

CL Leipzig class D\L: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6351

CL K class D\L: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6298

CL Emden D\L: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6295

HSK Pinguin D\L: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6390

HSK Komet D\L: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6374

DD Type1936A Mob D\L: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6347

DD Type1934 Maas D\L: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6336

TB Type37\35 D\L: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6367

TB Type 23\24 D\L: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6356

MS M1935 Minensuchboot D\L: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6362

Best regards,
Vd

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!

This evening i've reuploaded Bismarck (due to possible compatibility problems with a texture file name) and NMS_1935, with some minor 3D improvements.

Minensuchboot M1935 class MS D\L: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6362

Bismarck BB D\L: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6257

Also, i'd like to introduce a new WIP unit, german Flottenbegleiter:

https://i.ibb.co/25bZ7yZ/Nuova-immagine-bitmap.jpg

It's an extremely WIP, but it's what i'm working on.

Best regards,
Vd

[Anvar1061]

https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/images/smilies/Kaleun_Salute-1.gif

[Borgneface]

Salut VonDos, Thank you very much. I must say you are a perfectionist....Grea job:Kaleun_Applaud::Kaleun_Thumbs_Up::Kaleun_Salut e:

[Mister_M]

:Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!

Some news about german Flottenbegleiter, now at sea trials:

https://i.ibb.co/sqphdkg/2.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/mcMLzWr/1.jpg

Textures are only temporary...

Best regards,
Vd

[Borgneface]

bonsoir,
Looks good .....:Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

[fitzcarraldo]

Hi everyone!

Some news about german Flottenbegleiter, now at sea trials:

https://i.ibb.co/sqphdkg/2.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/WFzxBrK/1.jpg

Textures are only temporary...

Best regards,
Vd

Very nice! :Kaleun_Applaud:

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:

[VonDos]

bonsoir,
Looks good .....:Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

Very nice! :Kaleun_Applaud:

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:

Thank you soooo much! :salute:
Best regards,
Vd

[Jimbuna]

Very nice :salute:

[VonDos]

Very nice :salute:

Thank you so much!

Best regards,
Vd

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!

Kriegsmarine Graf Zeppelin aircraft carrier released (first release for 2024!):

https://i.ibb.co/QH9jkNw/KMCVGraf-Zeppelin2023.jpg

D\L link: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6397

Discussion page: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=256603


Best regards,
Vd

[fitzcarraldo]

Beautiful ship! :Kaleun_Applaud::Kaleun_Applaud::Kaleun_Applaud:

Many thanks VonDos :Kaleun_Cheers:

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:

[VonDos]

Beautiful ship! :Kaleun_Applaud::Kaleun_Applaud::Kaleun_Applaud:

Many thanks VonDos :Kaleun_Cheers:

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:

Thanks for your words!

Best regards :salute: ,
Vd

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!

Today, a small quiz for you!

"Guess the new WIP ship!"

Before start the Kriegsmarine fleet rework, i didn't know about this - not so great -, but usefull, class of ships.

Can you identify her?

https://i.ibb.co/qxX7zfz/2.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/R26bgHr/1.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/McLRBXk/3.jpg

Best regards,
Vd

[Fifi]

Don’t know this one… but I love it! :yeah:

:Kaleun_Salute:

[La vache]

The ship in 2008. It has since been demolished.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/57/Karl_Donizt_Yacht_2008_G2.jpg

[VonDos]

The ship in 2008. It has since been demolished.


Hi mate!

Well, from the pic i guess this was the Hela (1940).
My WIP ship is not her, but you're really near the correct solution!
(same role, different unit).


Best regards,
Vd

[Alex.B]

Hi everyone!

Today, a small quiz for you!

"Guess the new WIP ship!"

Before start the Kriegsmarine fleet rework, i didn't know about this - not so great -, but usefull, class of ships.

Can you identify her?

https://i.ibb.co/qxX7zfz/2.jpg

Best regards,
Vd


Carl Peters from SH5. It's easy.

Will there be more difficult questions?

[VonDos]

Carl Peters from SH5. It's easy.

Will there be more difficult questions?

Yep! With a lot of reworks, but she's Carl Peters, or Adolf Luderitz, same class.

More difficult questions? Yes, just not today! :D

Best regards,
Vd

[Tabris]

she's also new to me, before looking it up I figured she was a training cruiser.

my dream? I-8 or a similar IJN boat which visited France, or perhaps a Flying P-Liner

Have you considered doing a Patreon, VonDos?

[VonDos]

she's also new to me, before looking it up I figured she was a training cruiser.

my dream? I-8 or a similar IJN boat which visited France, or perhaps a Flying P-Liner

Have you considered doing a Patreon, VonDos?


If i well remember, an I400 converted from SH4 by miner1436 and a "Pamir" Flying P-Liner by nautilus42 are avaiable somewhere, ready for sh3 :03:

I know Patreon, but i prefere to stay on SubSim with all contents free for everyone in the community. This is something i do in my free time.
Also, most of the units are also based on someone other work, or are realized with someone help, this is "VonDos AND COMPANY" shipyard, after all, so i think it would be a little unfair gain money on their free work!

Best regards, :salute:
Vd

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!

Today, just a pre-release poster for Kriegsmarine's Flottenbegleiter:

edit

Best regards,
Vd

[Jimbuna]

Nice :up:

[VonDos]

Nice :up:

Thank you! :03::up:

Best regards,
Vd

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!

Kriegsmarine Flottenbegleiter escort ship released:

https://i.ibb.co/kX2kkGb/KMDDEFlottenbegleiter2024.jpg

D\L link: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6460

Discussion page: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2905363#post2905363


Best regards,
Vd

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!

Today, another small, extremely easy quiz for you!

"Guess the new WIP ship!"

A random example of an huge "class" of ships, better defined by their role.

Can you identify her?

https://i.ibb.co/HxnCpzM/SH3-Img-19-3-2024-22-52-33-404.jpg

Note, this unit is not intended to show a single historical unit, i'ts largely modelled on one specific ship, but i'd like to use her in order to "impersonate" a large kind of ships, so some details can be a little "generic".

ps, don't look at skin, please. I've reused a Pinguin textures, while waiting for new ones.

Best regards,
Vd

[Tabris]

could this be considered a Vorpostenboot, or is it too big for that classification?

[VonDos]

could this be considered a Vorpostenboot, or is it too big for that classification?

It's a little big. They also had some different roles. Both were used like escorts and A\A, but our mistery ship was also used for something other...

This was a tipical example where i took inspirations, but there was an huge number of them:

https://i.ibb.co/HV903RQ/test.gif

https://i.ibb.co/xMCJdHq/test.jpg

Best regards,
Vd

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!

News for today:

- German destroyer 1936A model re-updated with a little fix for reflections, see here:
https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6347


- German fleet tender "Carl Peters" class soon to be released, voilà the pre-release poster, with new textures by flush_deck:

https://i.ibb.co/725KhGp/KMAGPCarl-Peters2024.jpg

Best regards,
Vd

[fitzcarraldo]

Beautiful targets. Many thanks VonDos! :Kaleun_Cheers:

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:

[thfeu58]

Thx!
:Kaleun_Salute:

[itadriver]

THX :Kaleun_Cheers:

[VonDos]

Thx!
:Kaleun_Salute:

Beautiful targets. Many thanks VonDos! :Kaleun_Cheers:

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:

THX :Kaleun_Cheers:

You're welcome mates!!

Thanks everyone!
Best regards, :salute:
Vd

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!

Kriegsmarine Carl Peters class fleet tender ship released:

https://i.ibb.co/725KhGp/KMAGPCarl-Peters2024.jpg

D\L link: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6473

Discussion page: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=256941


Best regards,
Vd

[VonDos]

Hy everyone!

I've reuploaded Kriegsmarine Type39 (Elbing) class torpedo boat, with some fixed 3d points underwater and a better rudder position.

D\L link: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=6381

Another WIP is now entering the shipyard, while Sperrbrecher is near to be released! :arrgh!:

Best regards,
Vd