I love PDF's.
Kudos the the artist.:rock:

Horrido all,

first, I would like to thank Hans and all the others involved in U-Boot HAHD for their great work, and especially Desertstriker for getting all the links together.

There was/is much rumour going on about HAHD, but I believe that at the end it will change the game to a totally new experience!

I registered an account on the HAHD forums yesterday and have not received my confirmation email. My user name is Tigershark. If someone would look into this I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance.:up:

Hi tigershark,

Send a pm to reaper he is the one managing membership.:Kaleun_Salute:

Best regards Hans

Rumors are always what they are after all, rumors. U-BOOT_HAHD is still in development and will be done but we simply don't have the same spare time to put on it.

An upcoming video will show everyone how we surpass ourselves and i hope no one is having hearth condition here since this video will be epic.

Best regards Hans

Hi Hans old friend, glad you seem to be back to health. Regarding HAHD, the old guard have never lost their faith Kaleun :salute: It will happen, when it happens........... Learned that a long time ago, just a thought for those that can't wait. How many bug free games have you bought lately? C'mon be honest..........I'd take a guess at zero. An old saying to those impatient friends;

' If something is worth doing, it's worth doing well '

Good luck old mate and glad to see you back here. :salute:

Very best regards.

Fubar2Niner

:agree:

:Kaleun_Salute:

Will do, thanks!

Typ VIIC completed!
 

Hi shipmates,

I finally had the time to finalize typ VIIC and here some pictures from it, take note that this version is not the one that will be in U-BOOT_HAHD since the amount of detail would not be possible in SH3 engine.

This model is based on U-552 since i had plenty of pictures and the slotted deck was a nightmare to get right but after analyzing all the different pictures i finally made it.

It will be use in U-BOOT_HAHD but only after i reduce the level of detail and the hull will not be showing the oil canning effect since it have way too much faces for SH3, instead i will do the same trick i did with the Fletcher destroyer with specular to have it close enough to the real 3d modeling look.

This version is the one that will be use in the new simulator title : U-boats war subtitle Atlantic operations, yes in the new game engine that i am working with at the moment i can put this kind of detail while keeping excellent frame rate.

This version will also be use for my series of books on German war machines illustrated guide. (Tip : Buying these books will speed up the new u-boat sim development.)

This VIIC will be completely hand painted from the first rust leak to the last rivets line with attention to detail never before seen on a paint scheme.

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps4aa39c76.jpg

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...psc126dc64.jpg

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps3baac375.jpg

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...psa3710ecc.jpg

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...psf5247472.jpg

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...psc02fefed.jpg

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...psfe0ff38a.jpg

Here some example of the oil canning effect on the u-boat metal plates structure, these appear quickly on all u-boat after some deep diving and are sometime more pronounce because of depth charge explosions.

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...pscee0c15d.jpg

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...pscb3a9d4b.jpg

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps536c97a5.jpg

Here you can see the main dive tank flooding traps and i will try to make them open via statemachines with diving orders, i think it is possible.

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...psf4b7d5ad.jpg

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...psccc750a8.jpg

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...psbae277b6.jpg

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps475d1e09.jpg

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps49052f54.jpg

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps9cfed1b9.jpg

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps45e30229.jpg

Since i am limited to 17 pictures by posts i will continue this post with pictures of the VIIC Turm and crew placement.

Turm and crew placement
 

Part II

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps53ebeb29.jpg

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps34050cc5.jpg

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps93072281.jpg

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...psb5b1bed6.jpg

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps92fcfd99.jpg

Here a VIIC turm original picture to compare with the HAHD one a part from some variants it is right on.

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...psb380525e.jpg

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps926b7d90.jpg

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...psae4bc588.jpg


http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps2d251adc.jpg

These pictures will show you the difference between the HAHD and Ubi turm in term of height and i also include a quick legend to show where the crew will be place on the new turm since it a tight fit as you will see in the following picture of U-96 :

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps6c42c9d9.jpg


http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps18f67131.jpg
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...pscc900a40.jpg


I think it is the best positions but feel free to propose a better idea if you think so.

Also note that i will have to change the rotation animation of crew to limit them to avoid passing trough the conning tower walls and instruments since even with the Ubi large one they have their elbows passing trough the wall.

Best regards Hans

:Kaleun_Thumbs_Up: :Kaleun_Applaud:

Looking absolutely fantastic. Although I can't wait, I will because I know it will be worth it!!

And purchasing your book will be money well spent :Kaleun_Salivating:

Such amazing detail Hans, history is brought to life.
Oh and can I buy the book direct from you, need it signed by you ;)

Awesome! Congratulations for the work!

When the books will be published, please inform us; I want they! :Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

Best regards.

Fitzcarraldo :salute:

Hans - Great 3D-Art Master!
 

If I see correctly, UZO bit does not match... and it may be worth upside down... but the rest pleases the eyes and the heart... I want it all and now! till I can breathe and enjoy life. :wah:
Hans - Great 3D-Art Master!