Gonzos Shipyard

[gp183601]

I've recently been e-mailed asking about a number of models i'm working on and so I thought i'd post an update on some of the projects I have been quietly squirrelling away with when i've had the time. I'm more of a Cammel Laird than a Scotstoun at the moment amending and refurbishing existing models (primarily for my own benefit) with only one or two scratch builds.

There are a few I will be passing on to Henrik for his ongoing project, and one or two I might release as standalone (subject to various approvals).

The Essex class is progressing nicely.....though I do have some texturing issues and I need to start work on some air wings!!
Textures for Lexington, Hancock, Bonnehomme Richard, Oriskany and Shangri-La have been done (though some minor tweaks still required)

Cheers
Gary Gonzo

 

[gp183601]

I've had a desire to do subs for a while now....these are just AI but I might make them pilotable/submersible for my own amusement


Trafalgar

Astute

And another little project of my own - i've modded Henriks type 22 batch 3 with some updated texturing and modelling for HMS Cornwall....think I might make this one pilotable to give me something I can sail into Devonport (another little scenery project i'm bashing away at)

Henrik - It's your model obviously so if you want a copy of the update PM me as usual.


Type 42 batch 1 is ongoing - might post some screenies of that

Updates to follow

Cheers
Gary Gonzo

 

[awstub]

Those Essex carriers look great!

I've recently been e-mailed asking about a number of models i'm working on and so I thought i'd post an update on some of the projects I have been quietly squirrelling away with when i've had the time. I'm more of a Cammel Laird than a Scotstoun at the moment amending and refurbishing existing models (primarily for my own benefit) with only one or two scratch builds.

There are a few I will be passing on to Henrik for his ongoing project, and one or two I might release as standalone (subject to various approvals).

The Essex class is progressing nicely.....though I do have some texturing issues and I need to start work on some air wings!!
Textures for Lexington, Hancock, Bonnehomme Richard, Oriskany and Shangri-La have been done (though some minor tweaks still required)


Cheers
Gary Gonzo

 

[expat]

WOW!!!

 

[kl791]

I've had a desire to do subs for a while now....these are just AI but I might make them pilotable/submersible for my own amusement


Trafalgar

Astute

And another little project of my own - i've modded Henriks type 22 batch 3 with some updated texturing and modelling for HMS Cornwall....think I might make this one pilotable to give me something I can sail into Devonport (another little scenery project i'm bashing away at)

Henrik - It's your model obviously so if you want a copy of the update PM me as usual.


Type 42 batch 1 is ongoing - might post some screenies of that

Updates to follow

Cheers
Gary Gonzo

Hi Gary,
Looks great as usually - also the update of the Cornwall And please PM me a copy.
Henrik

 

[jmbiii]

Looking great ! I can't wait for the Essex class to become available(maybe with a 1960's ASW air wing - S2Fs and H-3s)

 

[TARPSBird]

The Essex class carriers look great. I like that you've included the Shangri-La in the assortment.

 

[jeansy]

The Essex class carriers look great. I like that you've included the Shangri-La in the assortment.

Awesome news thanks ive been looking for a angled deck Essex class

 

[gp183601]

New addition to my 'fleet'....Shiny Sheff undergoing 'sea trials' with HMS Ambuscade in tow. Lighting and some texturing issues discovered. Will need to rework Coventry and Glasgow as a result which are just behind Sheffield on the assembly line

SCB-125 continues to give me issues with steam effects not firing properly or night lighting not displaying the way I want but i'm getting there

 

[klnowak]

Very nice models. Looking forword to the SCB-125.

greetings
Klaus

 

[RS]

Nice work! Argentinian version possible?

I've had a desire to do subs for a while now....these are just AI but I might make them pilotable/submersible for my own amusement

Trafalgar

And another little project of my own - i've modded Henriks type 22 batch 3 with some updated texturing and modelling for HMS Cornwall....think I might make this one pilotable to give me something I can sail into Devonport (another little scenery project i'm bashing away at)

Henrik - It's your model obviously so if you want a copy of the update PM me as usual.
Type 42 batch 1 is ongoing - might post some screenies of that

Updates to follow

Cheers
Gary Gonzo

Hi gp183601,

really a nice work. I would be very pleased to see these ships in my sim someday...

Question: It´s possible to derive an argentinian Type 42 - the ARA Santísima Trinidad D-2 (...with Sea Dart AA) additionally?
The Argentinian bought two of the ships from the UK and D-2 (...built in Argentina) has even taken part in the Falkland War.
Later in January 2013 the Argentinian Navy has succeeded to sink their own ship in the navy´s main Naval Base Puerto Belgrano .

(Rem.: I would prefer the floating model of D-2)

Greetings RS

 

[Essex]

SCB-125 continues to give me issues with steam effects not firing properly or night lighting not displaying the way I want but i'm getting there

Perhaps SWS would allow you to transplant their OLS from the Coral Sea?

The carrier also presents an opportunity to people to get acquainted first-hand with our carrier tech and its features and maybe set the ground for some freeware carriers using CEX, as hundreds more now have our module.

 

[expat]

Very much looking forward to that Essex Gary!!!

 

[Cees Donker]

SCB-125 continues to give me issues with steam effects not firing properly or night lighting not displaying the way I want but i'm getting there

I have the same issue with steam on the Karel Doorman!

Cees

 

[navy81]

Gary,
I created a Training Air Wing CQ set of deck statics - TA-4 and T-2C with aircraft from Meridian (TRAWING 1), NAS Kingsville, TX (TRAWING 2), and NAS Chase Field, Beeville, TX (TRAWING 3) to go with CIMOGT's payware Lexington. The TA-4J's are from MAIW and the T-2's are FS8/9 aircraft - so neither provide a big hit on frames. I plan on sharing with all. Right now they are set (as i stated) for CIMOGT's Lexington. Depending on the differences in deck height and layout specific to your Lexington, I'd likely have to make some adjustments - but that is not a huge issue. Here are a couple of screenshots:

I didnt bake them into the model, but left that as their own, and then just added them as a "unit" in aicarriers. This is how it looks in my setup:

[formation.10]
title=USS Lexington TA-4J TRAWING CQ 20Y
unit.0=CVA-16_USS_LEXINGTON, 0, 0
unit.1=AIR_WING_LEXINGTON, 0, 0
unit.2=VEH_SH-3H_Seaking_80s, 200, 100

[formation.15]
title=USS Lexington T2 CQ 20Y
unit.0=CVA-16_USS_LEXINGTON, 0, 0
unit.1=TRAWING T2, 0, 0
unit.2=VEH_SH-3H_Seaking_80s, 200, 100


Deke
Navy81

 

[navy81]

One more thing...
Your ships look fantastic!

 

[kl791]

Great to see your progress, while I have been mostly quiet... Models are looking superb
Henrik

 

[lexington1709]

Hey! These are cool to see! I'm trying to make a Lexington (CVA-16 & AVT-16) and need some assistance on textures.

 

[awstub]

What sort of assistance with the textures do you need?

Hey! These are cool to see! I'm trying to make a Lexington (CVA-16 & AVT-16) and need some assistance on textures.

 

[lexington1709]

What sort of assistance with the textures do you need?

What I’m after is a flight deck with markings only. No background so I can color the deck itself with the period correct colors.