F-15 Release

[JaBoG32_Prinzartus]

Is the Model available as ModMan Installation or smthing? I am impressed by the model, but dont wanna mess around myself with the original models myself...

[Merlin555]

of course. you can install it with modman.. just place the rar file into the fc folder of modman, launch modman and apply it.. than apply updates as explained in this post.

[warthogmadman987]

Hey walmis, how long did it take you to make this model so far?

[walmis]

Hey walmis, how long did it take you to make this model so far?

 

dunno, didnt count :) i guess month+

[AKULA_OPTIMUS]

Sorry, but I´m a bit lost:doh: , when I execute the updater, where the updates are downloaded? how I install them?.

 

Thank you very much for the model:thumbup: !!!

[walmis]

Sorry, but I´m a bit lost:doh: , when I execute the updater, where the updates are downloaded? how I install them?.

 

Thank you very much for the model:thumbup: !!!

 

If you havent done this already, get the updated updater http://www.ofp-sgc.com/LOFiles/f15_updater.rar , the one in the pack crashes when you click download.

And you dont need to do anything, let it download updates, and go flying ;)

[maukings]

Did you release the second version yet?

[walmis]

depends what you mean by "second". Some updates are released, but it's still a beta. Use the updater tool ^^^^

[Merlin555]

walmis, do you think a No pylon/no weapons version could be possible ? dont know, maybe for a NASA or a Streak eagle version.. or even for solo display purposes.

[SuperKungFu]

k, then ill try something.

 

EDIT: Nope, that mod just porks shaders up, and i cant do anything about it.

 

damn, alright but good try though. Does anyone know how to seclude the no scratch mod only to the F-15, but it applies to the rest?

[Alfa]

damn, alright but good try though. Does anyone know how to seclude the no scratch mod only to the F-15, but it applies to the rest?

 

You can't - the cockpit scratches are applied via a single texture(or two - can't remember) file for all aircraft.

 

Lockon\Bazar\Effects\CANOPY\nscratch.bmp

 

- JJ.

[SuperKungFu]

Ah ok, so I guess if we want this model- the other planes will also have to sacrifice a little fps. Ah well, that's a sacrifice I'm willing to make- great job walmis.

[Kindred]

If you havent done this already, get the updated updater http://www.ofp-sgc.com/LOFiles/f15_updater.rar , the one in the pack crashes when you click download.

And you dont need to do anything, let it download updates, and go flying ;)

Thanks for your work & thanks for simplifying the updates with this neat utility. Extra points for that. As for some having issues with no scratch canopy. Humm not sure, I don’t have issues with it. Here you might want to try the version that I’m using from Jan "Escar" Hytryn.

 

Cheers

no_scratches_canopy.zip

[Invicta]

One other small bug I discovered just now... the nosewheel seems to turn the wrong way when applying rudder. :P

 

 

*edit* Sorry Kuky, didn't see your earlier post.

[SuperKungFu]

Thanks for your work & thanks for simplifying the updates with this neat utility. Extra points for that. As for some having issues with no scratch canopy. Humm not sure, I don’t have issues with it. Here you might want to try the version that I’m using from Jan "Escar" Hytryn.

 

Cheers

 

Attached Filesno_scratches_canopy.zip (51.6 KB, 8 views)

 

Sweet that fixed it. Now i can have a better look at the canopy. Here's a better comparison from the layout, old model, and new model (in order)

 

This should illustrate my point better, see how the nose is curving near the nose and near the canopy and how the glass canopy has the "hump" on the top. Those are the tweaks i would like to see. So far so good. :thumbup:

[Ice]

I've been trying to fix the skin for this model and was having some success until the latest update. Now we have some real problems.

 

As you can see here the speed brake here has a neat single line representing the gap and looks nice. In the next screen, The newer verssion of the skin I cant do this because the speed brake has been stretched and we end up with 2 lines

 

 

Next Problem. Is the canopy in beta 1 the canopy bar was fine but now we have a repeditive pattern and i cant get it to look as good.

 

 

Thirdly. The Elevators on the wings are stretched in such a way we end up with a similar problem as the speed brake. Befre was managable but now it isnt

 

 

 

[Kuky]

The front part of the canopy shouldn't curve at all... it is straight... only the canopy hatch is curved.

 

Then again, like I said already straight away straight after the first release... The Front Wheel Is Turning The Wrong Way! :D

 

And just a quick question for you Walmis... any chance you could add mirrors inside the cocpit? Also maybe add little more detail to the engine exaust? Think there are some hydraulisc to operate the exaust nozle opening and original model by ED has something of an attempt to make this but it's not as good looking as it could be done... I think would "cost" just a few extra polygons.

 

Anyway I think that would be a really nice detail touch up.

[Ice]

One other Thing I'd like to add. All the ED skins are very symmetrical. You can grap a left wing and place it perfectly on the right. These surfaces are all different and means a lot more fiddling and checking to make something fit. If You could try to make similar panels the surfaces the same size that would be great.

[ViperEagle]

Ok...having flown the aircraft ingame now..There are a few things.

 

Walmis, PLEASE feel free to tell me that I'm just bringing up things that have already been done.

 

1. Yes..the nosewheel turns the wrong way :thumbup:

 

2. I have to agree with the exhaust can details, would it be possible to add the actuator rods and such? ED, as said, did TRY and do this, but I have faith that you can do much better.

 

3. What do you have in mind for the intake trunks and the turbine faces?

 

4. You may want to check the nozzle animation, the real F-15 has a bit more movement to it.

 

 

AGAIN, THANK YOU! it's fantastic, and for a beta, it's a SUPER FANTASTIC RIDE!

[Kuky]

geee... I think after the model is added with little more detail and all the bugs are squashed I might consider having F-15 as my fighter of choice... to show off in :D ... errr ... I am a MiG-29 lover ;)

[walmis]

I've been trying to fix the skin for this model and was having some success until the latest update. Now we have some real problems.

 

[img0]http://pwnedcomputers.net/share/LockOn/ScreenShots/ScreenShot_107.jpg[/img]

As you can see here the speed brake here has a neat single line representing the gap and looks nice. In the next screen, The newer verssion of the skin I cant do this because the speed brake has been stretched and we end up with 2 lines

 

[img0]http://pwnedcomputers.net/share/LockOn/ScreenShots/ScreenShot_110.jpg[/img]

 

Next Problem. Is the canopy in beta 1 the canopy bar was fine but now we have a repeditive pattern and i cant get it to look as good.

 

[img0]http://pwnedcomputers.net/share/LockOn/ScreenShots/ScreenShot_111.jpg[/img]

 

Thirdly. The Elevators on the wings are stretched in such a way we end up with a similar problem as the speed brake. Befre was managable but now it isnt

 

[img0]http://pwnedcomputers.net/share/LockOn/ScreenShots/ScreenShot_108.jpg[/img]

 

[img0]http://pwnedcomputers.net/share/LockOn/ScreenShots/ScreenShot_109.jpg[/img]

 

[img0]http://pwnedcomputers.net/share/LockOn/ScreenShots/ScreenShot_112.jpg[/img]

 

Thanks for pointing this out, UV'ing is a pain in the rear. Works for one skin, doesnt for another. It would be helpful,if you could send me your WIP template.

[John Banks]

The most annoying bug is the no scratch canopy thingy. I have downloaded the file you've attached and will check later if it works or not.

Another thing with looks a bit disturbing in the xternal view are all the aeres here and there on the model, which shimmer white, like the part where the jet intake is attached to the fuselage or where the radome (nose) is attached to the fuselage (on the left side), as if you can look into the inside of the model. Also is there a white shimmer around the wheel well doors and airbrake. But i guess it's very hard to whipe all these little bugs out.

Otherwise it's an absolute stunning model!

[chennuts]

The no-scratch canopy issue being discussed isn't a bug. It's two different mods that aren't compatible.

[walmis]

The no-scratch canopy issue being discussed isn't a bug. It's two different mods that aren't compatible.

 

I porks the glass not only on my model, but all models that use CanopGlass material (Su-25T,all missile seekers, f18 canopy etc..)

[Trident]

You're on the right track walmis, keep going! It's getting better and better :)