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01-04-15, 03:31 PM | #1201 |
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Welcome von Marr to SUBSIM
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01-04-15, 08:56 PM | #1202 |
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01-05-15, 12:13 AM | #1203 |
Silent Hunter
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I just found a picture of a model of the "Storstad" that's kept at the museum in Pointe-au-Père ...
http://www.wallyzone.net/webalbumv2/...e_Storstad.jpg Interestingly, there are several differences in appearance between the model and the set of plans I have for her... for instance, the big ventilation ducts extend all the way from the deck on "Storstad's" plans...on the model, they extend from the funnel casing. Also, the forward superstructure is shorter on the model than on the plans. Oh well; I guess I will have to use artistic license. If anyone can come up with good photos of the ship, please let me know. Would love additional pictures of the model from any Canadian fans (if it's not too out of your way). BTW, look for an "Orion" rebuild soon...the original model was mediocre at best.
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01-05-15, 05:46 PM | #1204 |
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The 1914 photo on Wiki shows a good shot of the side of the Storstad.
I believe you mean the ducts just in front of the funnel correct? And a question.... Any plans to do the Proteus-class colliers? |
01-07-15, 10:11 PM | #1205 |
Swabbie
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01-08-15, 12:19 AM | #1206 |
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Isn't that her after she was damaged in the collision with the Empress? The bow seems to indicate that at least.
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01-08-15, 12:24 AM | #1207 |
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this was more so for a silhouette shot, really
but to answer your question, yeah, this was after the collision with the Empress of Ireland |
01-08-15, 10:31 AM | #1208 |
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01-15-15, 09:39 PM | #1209 |
Medic
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I see we're coming along fine. I remember you saying a while back you hoped to get this running in some form by May 15th of this year. Wondering if you're still even close to that goal? Not that I would care if it wasn't, just wondering
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01-15-15, 10:05 PM | #1210 |
Best Admiral in the USN
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Doubt we'll get a full version but maybe an alpha?
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01-15-15, 10:20 PM | #1211 |
Canadian Wolf
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It will be worth the wait I'm sure.
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01-17-15, 12:36 AM | #1212 | |
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Regarding colliers for the mod, I am not sure if "USS Cyclops" and sisters will be included. Interestingly, I found a European design slightly similar to the "Cyclops" but smaller (less than 5,000 tons). These ships were used to carry bulk grain, and will probably be included.
Thanks for the "Storstad" picture. Changes were made to the ventilators on my 3d model. Quote:
However, rest assured things are indeed coming along nicely, as screenshots this weekend will show. I am as committed and as excited as when I started the project. There's so much in my head...it's just a matter of committing ideas to the SH4 platform. Again, new screenshots this weekend.
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01-17-15, 01:18 PM | #1213 |
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Looking forward to those screen shots.
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01-18-15, 06:07 PM | #1214 |
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Got sick but I'm recovering....more battleship work! Still learning the ropes,
but I feel happier with this version than the model I posted a couple years ago. No ship's boats, casemates, rigging, or deck fixtures yet. I want to provide more realistic boats/steam launches especially...there are good sources for HMS "Dreadnought" out there, and I doubt the boats used on later battleships were radically different from hers. But wait...there's more! As stated earlier, I wanted to make visual damage to ships more interesting. Hit an ammo bunker and you may get to see some "battleship guts"...lol. Not entirely ahistorical, because when "Queen Mary" exploded witnesses noticed entire turret roofs flying in the air. Note the Shell Bins, wheels, breechblocks, firing chamber, and other gear. Sighting hoods will be mounted in the final variant. The 13.5" turret interior is based on drawings of the "Dreadnought" and her 12" because I do not have a 13.5" interior source for this ship class. The turret details are EXTREMELY incomplete but I'm pleasantly surprised at how low poly the detail is...so less strain on your systems. Final version will have men at work..does anyone know how many men would have been stationed in a turret? The figures I have seen include men working in the barbettes, magazine, etc, and of course that's too many. An alternate atmosphere, plus land textures. I still want to tone down the bright blue, although it looks nice. The sea includes my work plus other modders' updates which will only appear in the final version if permission's granted...just a warning. Any thoughts about which ocean versions you like?
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01-19-15, 12:11 AM | #1215 |
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I love the fact you're adding 3D damage to your models. Seems to be the one thing no one ever has done when making new ships for the game.
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