Casablanca class CVE skinpack by UncleTgt!

[dasuto247]

Textures needed for CVE's

Some 1944 MS 32 textures are needed for USS Sicily CVE P CAT . Those with deck numberS( have some) would be nice but mainly need a blank deck, so can be any CVE. Have a nice amount but some for mid late october 1944 CVE's are needed.Building a CVE campaign now that have an excellent up to date FM2, plus catapult capable carriers(P CAT). Anyone willing/able to do this ? Ship specific textures would be fine but mainly just need a blank deck with no number.

 

[UncleTgt]

Dasuto,

Does it need to be Collins USS Sicily?

Couldn't you just add the catapult take-off entries to Collins USS Kadashan Bay & get a camoed (earlier class) CVE?

Which particular vessels (& time frame) are you interested in?

 

[dasuto247]

Dasuto,

Does it need to be Collins USS Sicily?

Couldn't you just add the catapult take-off entries to Collins USS Kadashan Bay & get a camoed (earlier class) CVE?

Which particular vessels (& time frame) are you interested in?

I would prefer the USS Siciliy P CAT since it has quite a few textures available for WW 2, just missing some key one ones such as some of those at Mariannas and Leyte...Gambier Bay, Savo Island etc. KBay is a nice ship but does not have the pitch and roll effects and has a texture issue where from distant deck is wood colored, only appears gray when up close or zoom in. Should you find time to do specific textures with deck numbers that would be great but a blank deck would suffice.Just better than having deck numbers not match the ship's name. Timeline? Soon as possible.I am working on mission three for invasion of Saipan now, flew the first two and were fun.I am trying to get the costal gun by AF(I believe) to work in so LVT's etc are in danger and accurate CAS matters. Also, anyway to remove the landing lights on these ships?

 

[dasuto247]

I would prefer the USS Siciliy P CAT since it has quite a few textures available for WW 2, just missing some key one ones such as some of those at Mariannas and Leyte...Gambier Bay, Savo Island etc. KBay is a nice ship but does not have the pitch and roll effects and has a texture issue where from distant deck is wood colored, only appears gray when up close or zoom in. Should you find time to do specific textures with deck numbers that would be great but a blank deck would suffice.Just better than having deck numbers not match the ship's name. Timeline? Soon as possible.I am working on mission three for invasion of Saipan now, flew the first two and were fun.I am trying to get the costal gun by AF(I believe) to work in so LVT's etc are in danger and accurate CAS matters. Also, anyway to remove the landing lights on these ships?

Specific ships needed are:

Deck with no number for use as needed.
Gambier Bay
Savo Island
St Lo
Fanshaw Bay
Kalinin Bay
Midway
Coral Sea
Corregidor
Ommaney Bay
Marcus Island
Saginaw Bay
Petrof Bay
Natoma Bay
Manila Bay

 

[UncleTgt]

Dasuto,

These are all Casablanca class CVEs. The Commencement Bay class (USS Sicily) were larger vessels.

Collins Kadashan Bay is a nicer model than the Virtual Navy's, but I agree the flight deck display blip does need fixing. I just took a look at the model using MCX & it appears the middle LOD calls for the wrong texture name to display the flight deck. A simple fix for someone that can modify the texture call-out.

Otherwise, it's the less detailed VN Casablanca.

Both are multi-LOD

Adding catapult take off points & changing dynamics are relatively easy changes to the cfg file, you can do this with Notepad.

 

[dasuto247]

Dasuto,

These are all Casablanca class CVEs. The Commencement Bay class (USS Sicily) were larger vessels.

Collins Kadashan Bay is a nicer model than the Virtual Navy's, but I agree the flight deck display blip does need fixing. I just took a look at the model using MCX & it appears the middle LOD calls for the wrong texture name to display the flight deck. A simple fix for someone that can modify the texture call-out.

Otherwise, it's the less detailed VN Casablanca.

Both are multi-LOD

Adding catapult take off points & changing dynamics are relatively easy changes to the cfg file, you can do this with Notepad.

I already changed cfg so can do cat shots. The pitch and roll, not sure how. The texture, above my paygrade. . Hopefully some kind soul will pick that part up.

I saw the sicily as a great stop gap but would prefer the kadashan bay with other textures and the deck fix.

 

[Allen]

Ship pitch and roll is fround in the ship.cfg. Look for [Dynamics] in the file. If there is no [Dynamics] in the files you can get it from SHA_ENTERPRISE_CV-6.

 

[Blood_Hawk23]

for pitch and roll add this to the cfg

[Dynamics]
pitch_wave_moment_scale = 1
bank_wave_moment_scale = 1
pitch_damp_moment_scale = 1
bank_damp_moment_scale = 1

to add more movement for escorts and such...

[Dynamics]
pitch_wave_moment_scale = 5
bank_wave_moment_scale = 5
pitch_damp_moment_scale = 2
bank_damp_moment_scale = 2

you can set it from 0.1 and up. Don't go above 3 for carriers unless you want a wild ride.

 

[UncleTgt]

...model swap...

Dasuto,

I'm still plugging away with this.

In the end I swapped Collins HMS Ruler model for Kadashan & changed the texture names to match the model call-out. It's almost identical, just some small differences... but no white flight deck as you move away from the CVE any more

Some WIP shots

 

[dasuto247]

Dasuto,

I'm still plugging away with this.

In the end I swapped Collins HMS Ruler model for Kadashan & changed the texture names to match the model call-out. It's almost identical, just some small differences... but no white flight deck as you move away from the CVE any more

Some WIP shots

Very nice.Thanks for taking care of this.Are unable to remove the flight deck lights?

 

[UncleTgt]

Dasuto

Afraid the lights are coded into the model - way above my capabilities.

Some more WIP - I think the colours all need some green adding to the shades, & they are way too clean for my liking, but you get the picture - camo patterns are WIP...

 

[dasuto247]

Dasuto

Afraid the lights are coded into the model - way above my capabilities.

Some more WIP - I think the colours all need some green adding to the shades, & they are way too clean for my liking, but you get the picture - camo patterns are WIP...

Very nice.Ah well, lights are not the biggest deal.

 

[bub]

Hey Unc,
Don't know if this will help you or not. Its the Camo scheme for the Casablanca Class. Also, the deck colors.
Deck Blue
20-B
36099 95 101 106
Revised Deck Blue
20-B
36076 87 91 98
Bob
I can email you the picture if need be.

 

[Shadow Wolf 07]

for pitch and roll add this to the cfg

[Dynamics]
pitch_wave_moment_scale = 1
bank_wave_moment_scale = 1
pitch_damp_moment_scale = 1
bank_damp_moment_scale = 1

to add more movement for escorts and such...

[Dynamics]
pitch_wave_moment_scale = 5
bank_wave_moment_scale = 5
pitch_damp_moment_scale = 2
bank_damp_moment_scale = 2

you can set it from 0.1 and up. Don't go above 3 for carriers unless you want a wild ride.

I used 4.4.1.1 for a "jeep" carrier (Collin's "USS Sicily50"... http://simviation.com//lair/files/shipyard1/USS_Sicily50.zip ) and all the other ships in the group, and got this effect: http://s81.photobucket.com/user/Pechora07/media/PitchnRoll2.mp4.html?sort=2&o=437

Though out of practice I was still able to take of and land twice. However 3,3,1,1 would be mellower.
*Note: Pay attention to the escorts' and neighboring CVE's pitch and roll set at 4,4,1,1. in the beginning of the video.

 

[UncleTgt]

Hey Unc,
Don't know if this will help you or not. Its the Camo scheme for the Casablanca Class. Also, the deck colors.
Deck Blue
20-B
36099 95 101 106
Revised Deck Blue
20-B
36076 87 91 98
Bob
I can email you the picture if need be.

Bob,

Thanks for the lead, however I think I'm covered.

I found this site with a neat listing (based on photo evidence) http://usndazzle.com/1Web/CVEsbyNos.html
Although some of the info does not match the listing here http://www.shipcamouflage.com/usn_cve.htm

I guess some artistic licence might be in order ...

 

[UncleTgt]

WIP of a new deck texture, in 565 bitmap format for more colour detail. The deck green colour is material in the HMS Ruler model, that will need to be changed using MDLmat.

 

[bub]

Unc,
No sweat. I had those as I was going to redo the VN version. At Tango's "urging" Collin came up with the Kadashan Bay. This was a favor to me because of the wife's uncle who flew an Avenger off her.
What you're doing looks fantastic. Can't wait to give it a try.
Thanks,
Bob

 

[dasuto247]

Unc,
No sweat. I had those as I was going to redo the VN version. At Tango's "urging" Collin came up with the Kadashan Bay. This was a favor to me because of the wife's uncle who flew an Avenger off her.
What you're doing looks fantastic. Can't wait to give it a try.
Thanks,
Bob

Wife's uncle flew Avengers? Bet he has some stories.

 

[CrisGer]

very good work Uncle and others. the colours look quite good to me, many do not get that deck colour as well as you have. well done.

 

[bub]

Dasuto,
My wife's Uncle Tom was part of VC-20 and flew Avengers off the "Katie B's" deck. Unfortunatly, I never met him as he had passed away before we were married. I'm told he was a quiet man and rarely spoke of his war years. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. If you want "Charlie 88", you can find it in my downloads. You can read more about the "Katie B" and VC-20 on their web site.

http://thekatiebcve76vc20.homestead.com/

Thanks,
Bob