I don't mean to be creating a lot of extra work for you, but it is much appreciated!
USS Oriskany SCB-27C/125A
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No problem..I did wonder about going for a unique model for each of the other Essex class boats, as they all appear to have little differences in their structure....you've now given me an excuse to go for the easy option and just change the numbers!
No problem..I did wonder about going for a unique model for each of the other Essex class boats, as they all appear to have little differences in their structure....you've now given me an excuse to go for the easy option and just change the numbers!
Request one for the USS Hancock CV-19 dozo.....:salute:
delta_lima
Charter Member 2015
I'm just happy there'll be a clear-deck option - anything above that, is gravy.
Out of curiousity - anyone compare the FPS hit on this build vs the prior? According to Gary, it should be a lower hit on this version than the last - and it stands to reason, as polys are sorted as the build progresses. Might be curious if it's "just me" ....
cheers,
DL
Out of curiousity - anyone compare the FPS hit on this build vs the prior? According to Gary, it should be a lower hit on this version than the last - and it stands to reason, as polys are sorted as the build progresses. Might be curious if it's "just me" ....
cheers,
DL
fxsttcb
Panel & Gauge Hack!
Using Textures, I assume. Awesome! :salute: An entire fleet of Essex Class carriers. Tokyo Express here I come...DonNo problem..I did wonder about going for a unique model for each of the other Essex class boats, as they all appear to have little differences in their structure....you've now given me an excuse to go for the easy option and just change the numbers!
Don,
If you could tweak the numbers from 34 to 19 for me I would be most greatful! :mixedsmi:
If I had the talent to repaint this bat barge, I'd put the name(s) of the carriers on the aft end also.
fxsttcb
Panel & Gauge Hack!
We're gonna have to wait for Gary to upload the model that has the numbers in the texture(s) rather than the model itself.
After that I assume we can duplicate, and renumber, the Big "O" textures to another Essex texture.XXX folder. I think it can be done similar to how the Nimitz and Ike are arrainged.
When I master it, I'll do your Hancock "19" along with my Shangri-La "38". Maybe the Tico and BHR too. IIRC, those all had the same basic config as Oriskany.
Doggone ketchup commercial keeps running thru my head. lol ...Don
Navy Chief
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Way back in 1973, I was with a ACLS certification det from NATC Patuxent River onboard the USS Kitty Hawk, which was berthed at NAVSTA North Island, CA. Berthed immediately aft of the Kitty was the USS Shangri-La, and the USS Oriskany. The Shang had already been decomissioned, and was awaiting being sent to the Reserve Fleet.
Memories:salute:
NC
Memories:salute:
NC
Gary,
I hope you didnt take my comments as criticism. I was just trying to help with progress and writing about the results of my testing. Thanks for showing us the crash points. That is educational. And I'm sure it's just a single point somewhere in that area of the wires as you've shown.
Again, thanks for the work you've put into this.
-Jeff
I hope you didnt take my comments as criticism. I was just trying to help with progress and writing about the results of my testing. Thanks for showing us the crash points. That is educational. And I'm sure it's just a single point somewhere in that area of the wires as you've shown.
Again, thanks for the work you've put into this.
-Jeff
Hay Jeff,
No worries mate didn't take it is criticism, your comments were all constructive feedback. Apologies if my response came across as if I took offence, which was not my intention - Was just trying to outline some of the challenges I've been facing with this model. I want to get it as accurate as I can for you guys so any pointers or errors in the model all help. :mixedsmi:
Based on some of the responses I've read today my list for the next update is:
Tilly crane (in progress)
fix crash on deck (in progress )
align landing sight (in progress)
add missing fx
remove fixed deck number and provide texture map to switch numbers
model optimisation to improve FPS
Add texture map name on stern which can be swapped
i may also add a skyraider model to the deck but that may push up FPS, also looking at a dedicated Lexington model with static buckeyes.
Hope that's everything!!!
ATB
Gary
Navy Chief
Senior Member
No not at all Gary. I was just making sure of the same thing. You know how forums are. You cant really pass on true feelings from typing/reading a post and it usually sounds harsher than intended.
Looking forward to your progress.
-Jeff
navy81
Charter Member
This is great work Gary!
Many of us have been waiting (years) for a 27C class. Just doesn't seem right flying demons, fudds, whales (the heavy attack and tankers), as well as Crusaders and Skyhawks (not the late "E" model or the super fox's (A-4F) from Nimitz/Ike.
That said, for all, if you have not seen this link http://www.gonavy.jp/AirWingsf.html it provides a great amount of info on carrier and carrier air wing deployments, all the way back to the CVG days of the 50's.
I have also taken the fantastic virtavia skyhawk, and tried a few repaints - VA-163 Saints and VA-164 Ghostriders from back in the early to mid 60's with CVG-16, which had the "AH" tailcode from 62-68. The A-4's were "B" models until 65 when they got the "E", so you will have to close eyes a bit and dream... I will upload those repaints today.
Also, if anyone is interested, I have repaints for the Virtavia A-3 FSX portover - VAH-4 (early 60's - ZB), VAH-2 (NL), VAH-6 (NG), VAH-10 (NK), VAH-13 (NH), and VAH-123 (NJ).
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Many of us have been waiting (years) for a 27C class. Just doesn't seem right flying demons, fudds, whales (the heavy attack and tankers), as well as Crusaders and Skyhawks (not the late "E" model or the super fox's (A-4F) from Nimitz/Ike.
That said, for all, if you have not seen this link http://www.gonavy.jp/AirWingsf.html it provides a great amount of info on carrier and carrier air wing deployments, all the way back to the CVG days of the 50's.
I have also taken the fantastic virtavia skyhawk, and tried a few repaints - VA-163 Saints and VA-164 Ghostriders from back in the early to mid 60's with CVG-16, which had the "AH" tailcode from 62-68. The A-4's were "B" models until 65 when they got the "E", so you will have to close eyes a bit and dream... I will upload those repaints today.
Also, if anyone is interested, I have repaints for the Virtavia A-3 FSX portover - VAH-4 (early 60's - ZB), VAH-2 (NL), VAH-6 (NG), VAH-10 (NK), VAH-13 (NH), and VAH-123 (NJ).
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fsafranek
SOH-CM-2024
Yes, please! Nice images BTW!
:ernae:
Warhawk1130
Charter Member
I met up with the shangrila in philly in 1987...just finished our world cruise on...ironically....the kitty hawk. She was right in front of us. A few months later she was towed away for the scrap yard
delta_lima
Charter Member 2015
The more I land on the "O", the more I think of how good it would be for a training CV for the vMil I fly with. Repaint the Scooters on deck white and orange or course.
Lovin' it.
-Jeff
EDIT: Looked a bit harder at those crash points near the arresting wires. They appear approx. 5 feet in front of each wire (all 4). I was in the Virtavia UH-60 and just taxied forward and at a slow taxi, it stopped and knocked me back. Hope that narrows down the search.
Lovin' it.
-Jeff
EDIT: Looked a bit harder at those crash points near the arresting wires. They appear approx. 5 feet in front of each wire (all 4). I was in the Virtavia UH-60 and just taxied forward and at a slow taxi, it stopped and knocked me back. Hope that narrows down the search.
Thanks for the HU! It's as I suspected it's the way i've modeled the arrestor polys in relation to the hardened deck platform. A lot of this is trial and error for me as my Invincible class didn't need any protruding objects just a flat deck surface.
:salute:
Curious to know how other developers model the arrestor polys in relation to the hardened deck surface....
ATB
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