Balao-class sub - Page 6

Kruger · 07-17-06, 07:49 AM

Yes...I understand. Still, it would be great to skipper a Balao in SH3, and pretend it's a captured one.

One question though...about this sub. Is it modded after a IX class ? Or redone entirely...I mean..does it have the tehincal specifications of a Balao Class sub ?

sergbuto · 07-17-06, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Kruger

One question though...about this sub. Is it modded after a IX class ? Or redone entirely...I mean..does it have the tehincal specifications of a Balao Class sub ?

It is a completely new model with its own historic characteristics. However, it is an AI-sub and such subs in SH3 are not able to dive or surface. They are only able to move "horizontally".

bigboywooly · 07-17-06, 09:51 AM

Type941 · 07-17-06, 01:37 PM

Oh wow, that's outstanding. Man SH4 better have ability to accept models already made for Sh3 without much hassle. Superb stuff from you Serg, as always.

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Cool Upholder too eh

Yes, populating the Med with Greg Law's model.

SquareSteelBar · 07-17-06, 02:08 PM

Great job, Alter Schwede!!!

SSB

sergbuto · 07-18-06, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Type941

Oh wow, that's outstanding. Man SH4 better have ability to accept models already made for Sh3 without much hassle. Superb stuff from you Serg, as always.

And Type941 will have more opportunities to apply his texturing skills with more targets in the Mediterranean like this one.

HMS Furious (model by Collin Glenndinning)

bigboywooly · 07-18-06, 10:56 AM

Wow Serg so many great models
Cant wait

Mike 'Red Ocktober' Hense · 07-19-06, 09:51 AM

model request... a TypeXXIII based around the TypeII interior, with performance additions and limited toprs...

I WILL PAY REAL MONEY!!!

--Mike

Myxale · 07-19-06, 11:31 AM

You guys are awesome!

The Furious rocks!

AG124 · 07-19-06, 03:30 PM

Any ETA on that Furious CV? And any chance of us seeing either the Eagle, Argus, Hermes, or the Courageous class?

sergbuto · 07-19-06, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by AG124

Any ETA on that Furious CV? And any chance of us seeing either the Eagle, Argus, Hermes, or the Courageous class?

Furious needs better (proper) damage and collision model. Do not know how much longer that will take.

I guess Courageous can be constructed from Furious modifications (I have Courageous superstructure/tower with the funnel). However, that will require re-texturing of the model and re-texturing takes quite some time. Therefore, I am not sure whether I am going to do that at all.

I also have 3D models of Eagle and Hermes but they are poor, low-polygon models, not up to SH3 standards. Argus model is somewhat better but stil not good enough. On the other hand, since some time ago I have Ark Royal half-way converted to SH3.

sergbuto · 07-19-06, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike 'Red Ocktober' Hense

model request... a TypeXXIII based around the TypeII interior, with performance additions and limited toprs...

I WILL PAY REAL MONEY!!!

--Mike

Unfortunately, I do not have the TypeXXIII 3D model. But I know that people at maricosom do. Otherwise it should not very difficult to convert it to SH3 and make a playable sub in exchange for real money.

Mike 'Red Ocktober' Hense · 07-19-06, 06:34 PM

tell me the poly limit... and any other considerations... and i'll provide you with a
Type XXIII model in two days... just like the one on the cover of this book...

seriously...

--Mike

sergbuto · 07-20-06, 05:17 AM

Well, if I recall correctly Devs recommended the highest polycount to be 30000 (battleships, etc.) and the low limit is 1000-4000 for aircrafts. Therefore, I'd say you we have a pretty good deal in terms of recommended restrictions.

U-boat 3D models in SH3 represented by two general and separate parts: a hull and a conning tower. The hull includes separate moving/animated objects, such as planes, rudders, props, and torpedo-tube lids and snorkel. The conning tower is divided in terms of objects into so-called external and internal (bridge) parts. The internal part consists of what you can see on the bridge in F4/F12 views, including the inner wall/floor of the bridge. Periscopes, UZO, telegraf, antennas, radars are are usually separate objects of the internal part of the Bridge/conning tower.

Exception is Type XXI where the tower is together with the hull.

As to texturing, everything is one or two texture plates for the U-boat models.

Personally, I like the detailed pic of inside of the TypeXXIII bridge from here
http://hsfeatures.com/features04/uboattypexxiiicw_1.htm

bigboywooly · 07-20-06, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by sergbuto

Well, if I recall correctly Devs recommended the highest polycount to be 30000 (battleships, etc.) and the low limit is 1000-4000 for aircrafts. Therefore, I'd say you we have a pretty good deal in terms of recommended restrictions.

U-boat 3D models in SH3 represented by two general and separate parts: a hull and a conning tower. The hull includes separate moving/animated objects, such as planes, rudders, props, and torpedo-tube lids and snorkel. The conning tower is divided in terms of objects into so-called external and internal (bridge) parts. The internal part consists of what you can see on the bridge in F4/F12 views, including the inner wall/floor of the bridge. Periscopes, UZO, telegraf, antennas, radars are are usually separate objects of the internal part of the Bridge/conning tower.

Exception is Type XXI where the tower is together with the hull.

As to texturing, everything is one or two texture plates for the U-boat models.

Personally, I like the detailed pic of inside of the TypeXXIII bridge from here
http://hsfeatures.com/features04/uboattypexxiiicw_1.htm

A post by DTB over at Simhq gives these figures

Battleships - 35,000 poly
Destroyers - 25,000 poly

Merchants
Small - 10,000 poly
Medium - 15,000 poly
Large - 20,000 poly

Planes - 3,500-4,000 poly

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Mike 'Red Ocktober' Hense Commander Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 445 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	tell me the poly limit... and any other considerations... and i'll provide you with a Type XXIII model in two days... just like the one on the cover of this book... seriously... --Mike Last edited by Mike 'Red Ocktober' Hense; 07-19-06 at 06:39 PM.

07-17-06, 07:49 AM	#76
Kruger Commander Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 476 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Yes...I understand. Still, it would be great to skipper a Balao in SH3, and pretend it's a captured one. One question though...about this sub. Is it modded after a IX class ? Or redone entirely...I mean..does it have the tehincal specifications of a Balao Class sub ?

07-19-06, 09:51 AM	#83
Mike 'Red Ocktober' Hense Commander Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 445 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	model request... a TypeXXIII based around the TypeII interior, with performance additions and limited toprs... I WILL PAY REAL MONEY!!! --Mike

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Myxale Admiral Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: PQ AN 25 Posts: 2,178 Downloads: 70 Uploads: 0	You guys are awesome! The Furious rocks!

07-20-06, 05:17 AM	#89
sergbuto Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,331 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Well, if I recall correctly Devs recommended the highest polycount to be 30000 (battleships, etc.) and the low limit is 1000-4000 for aircrafts. Therefore, I'd say you we have a pretty good deal in terms of recommended restrictions. U-boat 3D models in SH3 represented by two general and separate parts: a hull and a conning tower. The hull includes separate moving/animated objects, such as planes, rudders, props, and torpedo-tube lids and snorkel. The conning tower is divided in terms of objects into so-called external and internal (bridge) parts. The internal part consists of what you can see on the bridge in F4/F12 views, including the inner wall/floor of the bridge. Periscopes, UZO, telegraf, antennas, radars are are usually separate objects of the internal part of the Bridge/conning tower. Exception is Type XXI where the tower is together with the hull. As to texturing, everything is one or two texture plates for the U-boat models. Personally, I like the detailed pic of inside of the TypeXXIII bridge from here http://hsfeatures.com/features04/uboattypexxiiicw_1.htm __________________ Serg's SH4 and SH3 pages Last edited by sergbuto; 07-20-06 at 05:22 AM.