question about modding
 

I would like to start modding the game
nothing much really just minor things for myself, (well ofcourse if i do something worth sharing id share it whit you guys :D )
so i wanted to know what if any software, will i need to mod this thing

im taking about any software, 3D design, skinning, etc whatever
(if you guys can tell me or point me to a place where it says.)

and if there is any tips you guys can give about modding,

thanks in advance.

Wings3d is a 3d modeling program grab it here: http://www.wings3d.com/

DDS converter, converts .dds files to .tga's to be painted: http://files.filefront.com/DDS+Conve.../fileinfo.html

HEX editor, changes crash dive depths, 3d models, ship wakes and everything else:
http://www.softcircuits.com/cygnus/fe/

Deep Paint 2.0 allows you to edit the ship skin, forgot link, its kinda hard to find.

thanks a lot.

I don't know anything about skinning, textures, etc - but if your looking to change data on the vessels - Silent 3ditor and Minitweaker are excellent!