[WIP] Town Class DD, and a Question

Kafka BC · 12-24-11, 02:21 AM

When I have time, I've been working on a Town Class DD as a replacement for the British and Canadian Clemsen Destroyers. The ex-USN flushdeckers as used by the Royal Navy and the RCN in the game are completely ahistorical, many changes had to be made before they were usable as convoy escorts, chief of which was the reduction of topweight and changes in armament.

Armament varied in stages until 1943 when it generally consisted of:

1 x 4"/50 single
1 x 12 pounder (3"/40 Mk.V) dual-purpose AA single
4 x 20mm Oerlikon AA
1 x Triple mount 21" torpedo tubes
2 x DC Rails
4 x MK.I DCT (K Guns)
1 x Hedgehog ASW mortar

Maximum speed was generally reduced to 28 knots due to age. A few had a boiler and funnel removed to increase fuel storage as they were inefficient steamers at convoy speeds. These were known as Long Range Escorts and had a maximum speed of 25 knots.

Since I don't know how to use 3D modeling software, this is a mash up using skwas' Silent 3ditor and parts from other in game warships. Sadly, I cannot put canvas dodgers or splinter mats on the superstructure stanchions and rails like there should be.

Still to do: Positioning tweaks, reflections for the added parts, a redone skin, equipment and sensor files.

HMS Georgetown (ex-USS Maddox DD-168) 1943

As there is no 12 pounder AA guns in the game I have been using the 40mm single AA as a substitute, however I am fairly certain that I can make a reasonable approximation using the game's gun models.

What I need to know is what determines the amount of damage from a gun's shells. I have looked through the gun files in the library folder and can find no reference to hit points or damage inflicted.

If anyone can enlighten me on this matter or point me to the correct files, it would be greatly appreciated.

EDIT: Question solved thanks to CCIP. Now to figure out how it all ties together.

Kafka BC

CCIP · 12-24-11, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Kafka BC

If anyone can enlighten me on this matter or point me to the correct files, it would be greatly appreciated.

I believe that's all in shells.zon

urfisch · 12-24-11, 07:01 AM

nice work so far!!!

Kafka BC · 12-24-11, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by urfisch

nice work so far!!!

Thanks. Don't expect it to be ready soon. I'm learning as I'm going and I don't have a lot of time to spend on it. I'll pick it up again after the new year.

Jimbuna · 12-24-11, 05:49 PM

Good work thus far...wishing you a successful outcome

12-24-11, 06:24 PM

@ Kafka BC,
Nearly everyone started by 'Kit Bashing' new Units.
I think your doing a VERY nice job thus far.

If you can show me an example of those parts you'd like made?
I could make time to do them for you if you'd like.

Kafka BC · 12-25-11, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Good work thus far...wishing you a successful outcome

Quote:

Originally Posted by privateer

@ Kafka BC,
Nearly everyone started by 'Kit Bashing' new Units.
I think your doing a VERY nice job thus far.

Sorry to respond so late...the holiday and all that.

Thanks for the great encouragement, and a belated Merry Christmas.

Quote:

Originally Posted by privateer

If you can show me an example of those parts you'd like made?
I could make time to do them for you if you'd like.

Gosh, that would be bloody grand if you are sure it is no trouble.

I can PM you the details later this week if that is okay. Monday and Tuesday I am occupied with a family get together and another appointment.

Kafka BC

Kafka BC · 12-24-11, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by CCIP

I believe that's all in shells.zon

Oh for Pete's sake. Right in front of my face and I didn't see it.

Thanks CCIP for helping out an old blind man.

12-24-11, 02:21 AM	#1
Kafka BC Planesman Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 197 Downloads: 163 Uploads: 0	[WIP] Town Class DD, and a Question When I have time, I've been working on a Town Class DD as a replacement for the British and Canadian Clemsen Destroyers. The ex-USN flushdeckers as used by the Royal Navy and the RCN in the game are completely ahistorical, many changes had to be made before they were usable as convoy escorts, chief of which was the reduction of topweight and changes in armament. Armament varied in stages until 1943 when it generally consisted of: 1 x 4"/50 single 1 x 12 pounder (3"/40 Mk.V) dual-purpose AA single 4 x 20mm Oerlikon AA 1 x Triple mount 21" torpedo tubes 2 x DC Rails 4 x MK.I DCT (K Guns) 1 x Hedgehog ASW mortar Maximum speed was generally reduced to 28 knots due to age. A few had a boiler and funnel removed to increase fuel storage as they were inefficient steamers at convoy speeds. These were known as Long Range Escorts and had a maximum speed of 25 knots. Since I don't know how to use 3D modeling software, this is a mash up using skwas' Silent 3ditor and parts from other in game warships. Sadly, I cannot put canvas dodgers or splinter mats on the superstructure stanchions and rails like there should be. Still to do: Positioning tweaks, reflections for the added parts, a redone skin, equipment and sensor files. HMS Georgetown (ex-USS Maddox DD-168) 1943 As there is no 12 pounder AA guns in the game I have been using the 40mm single AA as a substitute, however I am fairly certain that I can make a reasonable approximation using the game's gun models. What I need to know is what determines the amount of damage from a gun's shells. I have looked through the gun files in the library folder and can find no reference to hit points or damage inflicted. If anyone can enlighten me on this matter or point me to the correct files, it would be greatly appreciated. EDIT: Question solved thanks to CCIP. Now to figure out how it all ties together. Kafka BC __________________ Ah, for just one time I would take the Northwest Passage To find the hand of Franklin reaching for the Beaufort Sea Tracing one warm line through a land so wide and savage And make a Northwest Passage to the sea. - Stan Rogers (1949-1983) Last edited by Kafka BC; 12-24-11 at 08:58 AM.

12-24-11, 07:01 AM	#3
urfisch Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Deep down in Germany Posts: 1,969 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	nice work so far!!! __________________

12-24-11, 05:49 PM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Good work thus far...wishing you a successful outcome __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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12-24-11, 06:24 PM	#6
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	@ Kafka BC, Nearly everyone started by 'Kit Bashing' new Units. I think your doing a VERY nice job thus far. If you can show me an example of those parts you'd like made? I could make time to do them for you if you'd like.