So i would like to make a submarine....

[JesterV2]

Hello everyone,

I've been a member of this amazing site for a couple of years now, and have played silent hunter 4 since 2014.

i love to play with modded submarines, and i would like to make one myself, and start small. i would like to get the balao class into 3dsmax and only change the tower. not alot.

I have experience with 3ds max for some years (i have been playing with 3d modeling programs since i was 12 years old) and photoshop.

Hopefully you guys could give me some tips about how to start doing this.

How do i import DAT files into 3dsmax? (well i assume the dat file is the model file since it is the largest)

Thanks in advance!

EDIT: Nevermind! i JUST found the topic where all of this is explained. i will post something if i have a question!

[Rockin Robbins]

Go! Jester, go! Can't wait to see what you come up with. I wish I had bitten the bullet and investigated 3D modeling.

I'll tell you what. Once you get your feet wet, there were modified fleet boats after the war called Guppies. These Guppies were boats that progressively changed the fleet boat hull design, through the Guppy I, Guppy II and Guppy III series until the American fleet boat outperformed the theoretical performance of the German Type XXI in every respect, faster, longer legs, less radar signature on snorkel. They were really radical looking boats.



That's one of the Guppy IIIs right there. Wouldn't it be great to have these in our game? I'm not saying "get to work" I'm trying to fire up your imagination and give you a stretch goal that would really add to the game.

[JesterV2]

are you reading my mind?
i wanted to change the tower to look like the guppy class submarines xD

anyway first question, when i load the model of the balao into 3ds max, alot of stuff is missing..... including the tower. how do i get that into 3dsmax?

[Rockin Robbins]

Originally Posted by JesterV2

are you reading my mind?
i wanted to change the tower to look like the guppy class submarines xD

anyway first question, when i load the model of the balao into 3ds max, alot of stuff is missing..... including the tower. how do i get that into 3dsmax?

Since the conning towers are designed for upgrades on the same boat they are in a different file than the hull is. Unfortunately I don't have any experience with 3D modding SH4, so I can't give specific details.

[JesterV2]

Yeah that's what I thought... Well I'll try and look for them.

EDIT: Found 'em! in the objects folder

[CapnScurvy]

Jester, it's great to hear you're wanting to do some modeling. And, it looks like you're a quick learner with the game....Yes the Conning Towers are in the "Objects" folder.

I've done some modeling attempts with Blender (my "hobby" pocket book can't afford the 3Ds Max price tag). Since Blender works differently, there's always problems with getting models put into an .obj format so it can be imported back into the game. I understand 3Ds Max makes it easier. S3D has its limitations, and quirks too, which can be a stumbling block.

When you have the time ......making 3D models of the American Medals (the medals that the stock game doesn't use) would be a benefit. The models go in the Captain's Award Box found in the Captain's Office, on the desk.

See, we already have a list for you to work on!!

Welcome to SubSim!