So i would like to make a submarine.... - Page 2

CapnScurvy · 01-05-17, 02:48 PM

To change the subs periscope depth, open the subs Data/Submarine/USS_xxxx folder. Within it you'll find the USS_xxxx.cfg file. Open it with Notepad, or some equal text editor. The "PeriscopeDepth=" parameter, read in meters, is there.

You may want to change some other things about your new sub. This time find the particular sub you're working on within the Data/Submarine/USS_xxxx folder. Here the .dat file (as you've found out) holds the subs hull model. What your looking for is the .sim file of the sub. Have S3D open it, you'll find lots of parameters there to fool with.

JesterV2 · 01-05-17, 03:55 PM

Progress
added some placeholder skin, just to check that the uvw works and the dds file is correct.
Moved the radar and periscopes.
removed aamounts.

i started modeling the actual conning tower in the mean time, this one will have alot more detail.

Rockin Robbins · 01-05-17, 05:17 PM

Very nice! Looks great.

JesterV2 · 01-06-17, 06:47 AM

More progress!

does anyone know how to get rid of this weird smoothing?

CapnScurvy · 01-06-17, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JesterV2

More progress!

does anyone know how to get rid of this weird smoothing?

You're talking about the lighter grey towards the top of the conning tower, compared to the darker lower part?

I'm not sure.

Your're still taking pictures with your phone? Those lines are from your monitor aren't they?

I use Gadwin Print Screen to take an image of my computer screen. Works well and its free.

JesterV2 · 01-06-17, 10:19 AM

Fixed the screen capturing problem!
added ambient occlusion and specular map, looks a little bit better but still that ugly smoothing....

its especially bad on the top...

CapnScurvy · 01-06-17, 10:46 AM

Those images and your work look great to me!!

As we used to say........"Close enough for government work"!!

propbeanie · 01-06-17, 01:17 PM

Are you wanting it to look more like the 3Dmax model in your #17 post above?

Or more like

... there are a LOT of sail variations out there...

JesterV2 · 01-06-17, 01:21 PM

well the conning tower i made is based on the USS Requin

Rockin Robbins · 01-06-17, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CapnScurvy

Those images and your work look great to me!!

As we used to say........"Close enough for government work"!!

Compared to our present Guppy sails, I'd say this is fine work!. A little teeaking and you're golden.

JesterV2 · 01-07-17, 08:19 AM

i found out what the smoothing problem is! the game really doesnt like it if you grab edges and drag them around, stretching the polygons.....

Rockin Robbins · 01-07-17, 09:35 AM

Somehow I knew you'd fix that. Now the hull modifications will be a bit more complex, but probably easier because the smoothing will mostly work in your favor.

JesterV2 · 01-07-17, 10:53 AM

allright....
i made another conning tower for the 1944 Balao, in the pictures you can see the before and after i've dealt with the smoothing.
i also baked the textures and i will have a major re-do of the Requin tower aswell.

Before:

After:

JesterV2 · 01-08-17, 06:33 AM

Ready to Upload?

Delanski · 01-08-17, 08:44 AM

Whoa dude that looks pretty sweet!
You're either there or almost there. I noticed is the weathering effect comes to a sudden stop half way of the tower where as in post #21 it looks on point. Other than that it looks fantastic. It's absolutely up to you whether it's ready to go.

01-05-17, 05:17 PM	#18
Rockin Robbins Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DeLand, FL Posts: 8,899 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 52	Very nice! Looks great. __________________ Sub Skipper's Bag of Tricks, Slightly Subnuclear Mk 14 & Cutie, Slightly Subnuclear Deck Gun, EZPlot 2.0, TMOPlot, TMOKeys, SH4CMS

01-06-17, 06:47 AM	#19
JesterV2 A-ganger Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Netherlands Posts: 72 Downloads: 208 Uploads: 4	More progress! does anyone know how to get rid of this weird smoothing? __________________ USS Requin GUPPY I USS Corporal GUPPY III HNLMS Zwaardvis

01-06-17, 01:17 PM	#23
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 9,810 Downloads: 444 Uploads: 2	Are you wanting it to look more like the 3Dmax model in your #17 post above? Or more like ... there are a LOT of sail variations out there... __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayer/s" - Jimbuna

01-06-17, 01:21 PM	#24
JesterV2 A-ganger Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Netherlands Posts: 72 Downloads: 208 Uploads: 4	well the conning tower i made is based on the USS Requin __________________ USS Requin GUPPY I USS Corporal GUPPY III HNLMS Zwaardvis

01-07-17, 08:19 AM	#26
JesterV2 A-ganger Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Netherlands Posts: 72 Downloads: 208 Uploads: 4	i found out what the smoothing problem is! the game really doesnt like it if you grab edges and drag them around, stretching the polygons..... __________________ USS Requin GUPPY I USS Corporal GUPPY III HNLMS Zwaardvis

01-05-17, 03:55 PM	#17
JesterV2 A-ganger Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Netherlands Posts: 72 Downloads: 208 Uploads: 4	Progress added some placeholder skin, just to check that the uvw works and the dds file is correct. Moved the radar and periscopes. removed aamounts. i started modeling the actual conning tower in the mean time, this one will have alot more detail. __________________ USS Requin GUPPY I USS Corporal GUPPY III HNLMS Zwaardvis

01-06-17, 10:19 AM	#21
JesterV2 A-ganger Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Netherlands Posts: 72 Downloads: 208 Uploads: 4	Fixed the screen capturing problem! added ambient occlusion and specular map, looks a little bit better but still that ugly smoothing.... its especially bad on the top... __________________ USS Requin GUPPY I USS Corporal GUPPY III HNLMS Zwaardvis

01-07-17, 09:35 AM	#27
Rockin Robbins Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DeLand, FL Posts: 8,899 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 52	Somehow I knew you'd fix that. Now the hull modifications will be a bit more complex, but probably easier because the smoothing will mostly work in your favor. __________________ Sub Skipper's Bag of Tricks, Slightly Subnuclear Mk 14 & Cutie, Slightly Subnuclear Deck Gun, EZPlot 2.0, TMOPlot, TMOKeys, SH4CMS

01-07-17, 10:53 AM	#28
JesterV2 A-ganger Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Netherlands Posts: 72 Downloads: 208 Uploads: 4	allright.... i made another conning tower for the 1944 Balao, in the pictures you can see the before and after i've dealt with the smoothing. i also baked the textures and i will have a major re-do of the Requin tower aswell. Before: After: __________________ USS Requin GUPPY I USS Corporal GUPPY III HNLMS Zwaardvis

01-08-17, 06:33 AM	#29
JesterV2 A-ganger Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Netherlands Posts: 72 Downloads: 208 Uploads: 4	Ready to Upload? __________________ USS Requin GUPPY I USS Corporal GUPPY III HNLMS Zwaardvis

01-08-17, 08:44 AM	#30
Delanski Electrician's Mate Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Australia Posts: 133 Downloads: 116 Uploads: 0	Whoa dude that looks pretty sweet! You're either there or almost there. I noticed is the weathering effect comes to a sudden stop half way of the tower where as in post #21 it looks on point. Other than that it looks fantastic. It's absolutely up to you whether it's ready to go.