[REL] Realistic Torpedo Textures for TWOS

U-190 · 03-14-21, 10:10 AM

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Demon777 · 03-14-21, 11:03 AM

thanks for the new version!

gap · 03-14-21, 11:25 AM

Hey mate, have you tried playing with texture's specular map (stored in the alpha mask) for making their surface more metal-like? As far as I can see from your preview, right now they look like they were covered on an heavy coat of dull paint.

Else, what about the classic black/bronze paint scheme?
I didn't investigate its historical authenticity, but for sure it is damn smart combination of colors

gap · 03-14-21, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by U-190

Torpedoes were always covered with a thick layer of solid oil to protect them from seawater. The shiny torpedoes can only be seen in the museum.

But isn't grease shining under the light, and where are those grease stains on your texture anyway?

Summing up, my suggestions are: making the texture (alpha mask) shinier and adding dark spots/streaks of grease to it

gap · 03-14-21, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by U-190

Do not confuse the game with real life. Try to create your own version of the modification of the torpedoes. Everything is in your hands, dear friend!

P.S. In addition, the shiny textures of the torpedo will have an unpleasant light glare.

Never mind, I see we have different definitions of what is "realistic" and what is "positive criticism". I don't want to sound immodest, but believe me I am an expert texturer. Achieving the effect that I was suggesting would take to me lesser than trying to explaining it to you, and having to answer your bitter reply on top of that.

Why don't I create those textures by myself then? Believe it or not, the reason is that I am happier when I help buddies to create their own mods than when I can write my name on a mod of mine. If you took my comment below for a request, you are off track my friend.

Gap off, once and for all

Oby · 03-14-21, 10:36 PM

I agree with Gap and I think he is referring to something similar to this. Files are in dat format and they work in SH5, except there is no underwater view from when you look at torpedo from above the water line. If you want to convert it to SH5 format I can upload files.
Anyway thanks for sharing your work with us.

U-190 · 03-15-21, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Oby

I agree with Gap and I think he is referring to something similar to this. Files are in dat format and they work in SH5, except there is no underwater view from when you look at torpedo from above the water line. If you want to convert it to SH5 format I can upload files.
Anyway thanks for sharing your work with us.

Thank you Oby! Yes, upload them and I'll take a look. what else can I do?

U-190 · 03-15-21, 06:59 AM

https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho...d.php?t=185834

I think I need to do something similar with the torpedo.

Macgregor the Hammer · 03-15-21, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by U-190

Realistic Torpedo Textures v2.0 for TWOS by U-190

Download Mod: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/dow...o=file&id=5773

Excellent work! Thanks for the mod!

Oby · 03-15-21, 01:14 PM

Here are the files: https://mega.nz/file/XTwESZqT#I83xG6...09Rl93fgFyZl0g

They are from an old mod called U-BOAT_HAHD for SH3. His author Hans Witteman gave us permission to import his work in SH5. I hope it will inspire you somehow.

Cheers.

U-190 · 03-15-21, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Oby

Here are the files: https://mega.nz/file/XTwESZqT#I83xG6...09Rl93fgFyZl0g

They are from an old mod called U-BOAT_HAHD for SH3. His author Hans Witteman gave us permission to import his work in SH5. I hope it will inspire you somehow.

Cheers.

Thanks Oby!

U-190 · 04-02-21, 05:14 AM

unfortunately the glitter effect doesn't work for me.

Macgregor the Hammer · 04-02-21, 09:27 AM

Not to go off topic, what is the preferred modding software for color, texturing, etc? I'm competent with GIMP and Blender. Will they handle the file extensions in Silent Hunter?

Demon777 · 04-02-21, 10:39 AM

Hi U-190,

I guess we will have a new version of torp testures for TWOS?

U-190 · 04-02-21, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Demon777

Hi U-190,

I guess we will have a new version of torp testures for TWOS?

Hi! Yes

03-14-21, 10:10 AM	#1
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gap Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CJ8937 Posts: 8,215 Downloads: 793 Uploads: 10	Hey mate, have you tried playing with texture's specular map (stored in the alpha mask) for making their surface more metal-like? As far as I can see from your preview, right now they look like they were covered on an heavy coat of dull paint. Else, what about the classic black/bronze paint scheme? I didn't investigate its historical authenticity, but for sure it is damn smart combination of colors __________________ _____________________ \|May the Force be with you!\| ...\/

04-02-21, 05:14 AM	#12
U-190 Duplicate account Not Allowed Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Russian Federation Nizhny Novgorod Posts: 713 Downloads: 2338 Uploads: 0	unfortunately the glitter effect doesn't work for me. Last edited by U-190; 05-19-21 at 01:17 PM.

04-02-21, 09:27 AM	#13
Macgregor the Hammer Chief Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Minnesota Posts: 325 Downloads: 535 Uploads: 1	Not to go off topic, what is the preferred modding software for color, texturing, etc? I'm competent with GIMP and Blender. Will they handle the file extensions in Silent Hunter? __________________ "It's impossible to make anything fool proof....Fools are too ingenious!"

03-14-21, 11:03 AM	#2
Demon777 Medic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Russia Posts: 163 Downloads: 97 Uploads: 0	thanks for the new version!

03-15-21, 06:59 AM	#8
U-190 Duplicate account Not Allowed Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Russian Federation Nizhny Novgorod Posts: 713 Downloads: 2338 Uploads: 0	https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho...d.php?t=185834 I think I need to do something similar with the torpedo.

03-15-21, 01:14 PM	#10
Oby Medic Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: BH7853 Posts: 169 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	Here are the files: https://mega.nz/file/XTwESZqT#I83xG6...09Rl93fgFyZl0g They are from an old mod called U-BOAT_HAHD for SH3. His author Hans Witteman gave us permission to import his work in SH5. I hope it will inspire you somehow. Cheers.

04-02-21, 10:39 AM	#14
Demon777 Medic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Russia Posts: 163 Downloads: 97 Uploads: 0	Hi U-190, I guess we will have a new version of torp testures for TWOS?