Help request with NEW UNIT

[VonDos]

Hi everyone!

Yesterday i was trying to do an unrealized very very old project: a little paddle tug.
Now, work is almolst finished but i need your help with a couple of questions:

1) Some lights appers wrong into ingame model (see image below)

2) One UV map (related with main hull *.obj) appear wrong in some surfaces (wooden bridges) ingame, but appear correctly done in silent 3ditor (see image below)

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j398/Diego_Dondossola/paddle_zpstjakpgix.jpg

3) If someone is interested in, i can release this little unit, but i need permissions from authors of 3 unit used as a base:

- a paddle cargo based on Zimbu Maru conversion from SH4, called NKSWS_Zinbu (if i well remember i found it in a LSH3 installation) for paddle wheels system and hull parts

- a tug called NATF (maybe also a sh4 conversion) for files, main hull and sovrastructures

- an "Harbour TugBoat" (from GWX if i well remember) called NHA_Boat1
for tug's cables cylinders.

Can someonehelp me in solve unit problems and found parent units' authors please? :oops:
I will give also them credits, if they'll accept =)


VD (after a long long pause)

[HW3]

Welcome Back VonDos, good to see you around again! :yeah:

[rowi58]

Hi everyone!

3) If someone is interested in, i can release this little unit, but i need permissione from authors of 3 unit used as a base:

1) - a paddle cargo based on Zimbu Maru conversion from SH4, called NKSWS_Zinbu (if i well remember i found it in a LSH3 installation) for paddle wheels system and hull parts

2) - a tug called NATF (maybe also a sh4 conversion) for files, main hull and sovrastructures

3) - an "Harbour TugBoat" (from GWX if i well remember) called NHA_Boat1
for tug's cables cylinders.


VD (after a long long pause)

Hi VonDos,

wellcome back :yeah: Points one and three are made by me - so you have permission to use them as you like. Piont two was (not 100% really sure) made by Trainer1942 aka Nautilius42. I don't know if he is still allive, never heard or read somting from him since years. It's just my opinion - but he wold give you permission immediately.

Greetings
rowi58

[VonDos]

@ HW3 Thanks a lot :salute:

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@rowi58 Thank you so much :up: i'd like to congratulate with you for your paddle system, very smart! :hmm2:

I'll send a PM to Nautilus42 and i'll wait for reply, no hurry, because i also to solve the specified problems :/\\!!:/\\!!

EDIT: I've sent the PM, but from Nautilus42 page i can read:

General Information
Last Activity: 09-03-2012 12:05 PM

And in ubisoft forum:

trainer1942
Letzte Aktivität 15-10-07 20:06

Someone know alternative metods for contact him?

[Jeff-Groves]

PM a link to the files Mate.
I did the Guns for you. I think I can handle this.

[Jeff-Groves]

Are you intending a SH3 or SH4 Unit?
Your files have the UnifiedRender stuff only used in SH4.
:hmmm:

[VonDos]

Here comes the cavalry :Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

I well remember the Guns you're talking about :salute:
I was reading in last days some old PMs, also related with them. Also, a couple of those PM was about (casually :rotfl2:) an ipotetic paddle tug..

:Kaleun_Wink:

[VonDos]

It's a SH3 unit..

maybe the UnifiedRender is from parent unit (converted from sh4)..

It's a problem?

[Jeff-Groves]

I'll fix things and send you a link.
:D

[VonDos]

:hmmm::up:

Thanks a lot =) while testing i've found another little thing: the invisible 3 propellers of the unit (paddle wheels are estethics\dummies) makes a lot of bubbles under the hull.. bubbles exit from iron hulls :hmm2::down:

[rowi58]

Last Activity: 09-03-2012 12:05 PM
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Someone know alternative metods for contact him?

Hi VonDos,

i've searched the Germen "MarineSims" forum and found public information given by Trainer1942:

Geburtstag: 20.09.1942
E-Mail: holger-ewerth@t-online.de
Herkunft: Hamburg

But remind his age. You can try this adress, but i don't knoe if this adress is still active.

Greetings
rowi58

[VonDos]

:hmmm: Let's try! Thanks!

[VonDos]

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j398/Diego_Dondossola/tug_zpsn52nok8z.jpg

With foam\splash under paddle wheels :D

[Sailor Steve]

Looks good! :rock:

[VonDos]

Thanks Steve =)

[VonDos]

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j398/Diego_Dondossola/tug_zpstmpavhlp.jpg~original

Maybe i've solved UV map's problems.. but not wrong illumination on funnels..

[the_frog]

Hello, is the model of the 2nd funnel linked to a material with darker diffuse colour? Usually, the 2-sided material is darker than the "normal" and has different specular strenght and glossiness settings.

[Borgneface]

Salute! Von Dos;
Waow! this paddle boat looks very very nice! It makes a nice add to all existing units!

Welcome back always keen to see your works!
Amicalement
:salute:

[VonDos]

@Borgneface thanks a lot :salute:

@The_Frog material should be the same if i well remember (i'm not at home now); if you want i can send you a PM with a link to this model =)

[the_frog]

Send the link; I give it a try :hmmm:

[Fahnenbohn]

Very nice new unit VonDos ! :up: Do you have discovered the second funnel's mystery ? By the way, there is the same problem with hood's funnels .... On the picture, you can see the 3D model opened with S3D : there are no shadows on the funnels.

http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/08/04//15080410523318069013486612.png (http://www.casimages.com/img.php?i=15080410523318069013486612.png)

[the_frog]

That is Warhunters/Roland Fischers Hood. In-game it looks fine.

[Fahnenbohn]

That is Warhunters/Roland Fischers Hood. In-game it looks fine.

Really ? :o

http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/08/05//15080501163918069013488671.png (http://www.casimages.com/img.php?i=15080501163918069013488671.png)

[Fahnenbohn]

And it is even more visible on Titanic's 3D model !

http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/08/05//15080504575718069013489058.png (http://www.casimages.com/img.php?i=15080504575718069013489058.png)

:down:

http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/08/05//15080505052418069013489078.png (http://www.casimages.com/img.php?i=15080505052418069013489078.png)

HELP !! :lost:

[the_frog]

Well ....

http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150805/t9fvp23k.png

http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150805/k37cmfhx.png

http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150805/xbto4zzt.png

http://fs1.directupload.net/images/150805/k5iqzc7z.png

[Fahnenbohn]

Very nice main guns and searchlights. Where are they from ??

In order to see the problem on the funnels, the sun has to be high in the sky (12 o'clock in June).

Did you find the problem with VonDos' ship ?

[the_frog]

Main and 4" guns: 3D models from SH5, heavily re-modeled and re-textured (included in the guns_UK library).
Seachlights: Gerome73's model of the 150-cm lights of German capitol ships and heavy cruisers; model replaced original REF_big searchlight of SH3 in LSH since ages.

Except for changes to the equipment, the pictures show the HMS Hood model as build by Warhunter/Roland Fischer, without any other modifications.

[VonDos]

About RMS Titanic, on my pc the ingame work fine, you can see those promo images from my page:

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j398/Diego_Dondossola/RMSTitanic_zps6oezysqs.jpg

models wasn't imported from SH4..

Does lights problem hit the ship on others pc \ systems?

[VonDos]

About paddle tug, the_frog helped me a lot; here you can see updated model in differents daylight situations and with different skins:

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j398/Diego_Dondossola/tug_zpsyw7isynl.jpg~original

At moment, both problems are solved.

[Fahnenbohn]

SPLENDID !!!! :yeah: Congratulations both of you !
Where did the light problem come from ? :hmm2:

[VonDos]

Thank you!
The light problem was caused from a parent unit bad import from SHIV :D

ps here's the promo image for "Paddle tug"

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j398/Diego_Dondossola/PaddleTug_zpsycgtv3xr.jpg~original

[Borgneface]

S! I was going to say the same thing.....:03:
Vraiment splendide:yeah:

Amicalement

[Fahnenbohn]

Oh, it's a big paddle tug compared to the original one on the picture ! The command deck is bigger, you added one funnel and cables cylinders. Maybe she's intended to tow the liners you created ;-) ! Also not bad for battleships, isn't it ?

By the way, do the paddle wheels rotate for real ? It would be so nice.

[VonDos]

@Borgneface Thanks a lot =)

@Fahnenbohn those small units were little but powerfull..

http://www.naval-history.net/PhotoWW1-77TugIndustrious-Cracker1PS.JPG

http://www.rfanostalgia.org/gallery3/var/resizes/RMAS/dockyard%20tugs/prewar/Robust-Class/Firm.jpg?m=1399885618

i think she can be intended for tow liners, cruisers, battleships and my secret weapon also:

http://www.theexeterdaily.co.uk/sites/default/files/field/image/image_28021-1.jpg

and yes, paddle wheels rotate for real :sunny:


PS Is someone interested in Beta-Testing?

[Fahnenbohn]

PS Is someone interested in Beta-Testing?

Sure I am ! :yep:

[VonDos]

So check your PM =)

[VonDos]

Updated promo image after a lot of reworking and advices (really thanks to Fahnenbohn =) ); note different cabina and railings :D

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j398/Diego_Dondossola/PaddleTug_zpsluzoksl3.jpg~original

Release is near now...