[WIP] FRENCH RICHELIEU-CLASS BATTLESHIPS

[Stefan Thimme]

Dear Mr. Kendras,

Pls compare this BB Richelieu (248 m) with BB Bismark (251m) from SH3...

Stefan

Originally Posted by Kendras

Mmh, it seems there is a problem about the size of the ship. I've created a single mission to compare the Richelieu with the Dunkerque :



In reality (Richelieu=248 meters --- Dunkerque=214 meters) :

Originally Posted by Stefan Thimme

Dear Mr. Kendras,

Pls compare this BB Richelieu (248 m) with BB Bismark (251m) from SH3...

Stefan

So, it appears that the Dunkerque is not modeled at the proper scale ! I've found more than 260 meters in length ! I have resized it to have 214 meters, but now, this is what we get :



All the sub-objects must be resized (around 80 % !) and replaced !

What a nightmare !

[Stefan Thimme]

I propose to remain BB Dunkerque as she is. She is very beautiful. It is one of the best models of Gerome 73 ever made as for me. But it is my opinion only.

Originally Posted by Kendras

So, it appears that the Dunkerque is not modeled at the proper scale ! I've found more than 260 meters in length ! I have resized it to have 214 meters, but now, this is what we get :



All the sub-objects must be resized (around 80 % !) and replaced !

What a nightmare !

[the_frog]

Hello,

at the time when Gerome73 made the NBB Strasbourg, the biggest problem with creating new ships was to do the damage files (no easy-to-work-with-S3Ditor). Therefore, damage files of existing models where adopted, which means the models where scaled to that size. The Strasboug uses the damage file of the NBB Bismarck, thus, the model is of the size of the Bismarck.
Another exanple is NCA Zara, whichis scaled up to the size of NCA Hipper. In case of the County classes, the damage files of NBB Revenge was used, which explains problems with sinking those cruisers.

Probably, some peoples noticed when I presented pictures of NDD Malin, NBB Strasbourg was about the right size. That's because I re-scaled the model (also I re-equipped her).

Here's that re-scaled model, with all items required. Note, the files are only tested for my own private SH3 setup, which differes much from most big mods. The model, therefore, may not work perfectly in other mod soups. So, use at own risk:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/3lebaw...urg_revised.7z

Cheers

Originally Posted by the_frog

Hello,

at the time when Gerome73 made the NBB Strasbourg, the biggest problem with creating new ships was to do the damage files (no easy-to-work-with-S3Ditor). Therefore, damage files of existing models where adopted, which means the models where scaled to that size. The Strasboug uses the damage file of the NBB Bismarck, thus, the model is of the size of the Bismarck.
Another exanple is NCA Zara, whichis scaled up to the size of NCA Hipper. In case of the County classes, the damage files of NBB Revenge was used, which explains problems with sinking those cruisers.

Probably, some peoples noticed when I presented pictures of NDD Malin, NBB Strasbourg was about the right size. That's because I re-scaled the model (also I re-equipped her).

Here's that re-scaled model, with all items required. Note, the files are only tested for my own private SH3 setup, which differes much from most big mods. The model, therefore, may not work perfectly in other mod soups. So, use at own risk:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/3lebaw...urg_revised.7z

Cheers

The frog .......... I'm speechless .....

thank you .......

[the_frog]

kendras, not so long ago I posted the link to the 3D models of all vessels in SH5. Download the Liberty cargo model and start placing it into the SH3 files. All 3D adjustment can be done with Wings3D (however, Blender and Meshlab are useful, too), Photoshop/Gimp, and the S3Ditor. No hex-editing required

Originally Posted by the_frog

... but ...

all models are somewhat distorted and need fine tuning of the meshes. I recently re-worked one of the models for private purposes and that was no fun ...

well ...

[VonDos]

Originally Posted by the_frog

Hello,

Another exanple is NCA Zara, whichis scaled up to the size of NCA Hipper.

Cheers

Maybe do you re-scaled NCA Zara also?

[the_frog]

Originally Posted by VonDos

Maybe do you re-scaled NCA Zara also?

Maybe

And have you already modelled a Liberty ship ? That would be so cool !