Creating higth poly 3D Models and sending it to the DEVS

[knellknell]

the exaust will not be rounded, due to the shape of the original one, with the mobile parts. For the nose its possible, depending of the request of the dev team

[Guest ThomasDWeiss]

Great work!

That Apache is one good looking helicopter! And the F-1C is a beauty.

[Trident]

Although Lock On has enough eye-candy for us to give out in Halloween, there are many things little details that are wrong in the 3d models. Like for example, the M1 tank has two machine guns, not one, and the AIM-120C has clipped fins. Just a thought.

 

I thought LOMAC modelled the AIM-120B?

[knellknell]

External tank and countermesure added :)

 

[Chizh]

Maybe you could try to PM Chizh or someone else from ED? Also, ask them about those Stinger missile launchers on the wingtips - since the current Apache can't carry AAMs, they may not have the time to incorporate those Stingers onto the Apache.

In the following addon we shall give the Stinger to the Apache. It will be good if somebody send photos and drawings Apaches with Stingers.

[GGTharos]

I have a picture of the 'artist's concept' of Apache's using stingers, will that do?

[Chizh]

Thanks for the info and the warm welcome. :) Here are some shots of my model, it is not that good, but I`d think that with more tweaking it could look better.

 

 

 

 

 

It has around of 10.000 triangles (with pilots included) though they are not showed in the pics. It`s not textured yet, and it has no animations for now.

I have just found out it! :)

Very good model. For what sim you do it?

[Chizh]

I have a picture of the 'artist's concept' of Apache's using stingers, will that do?

Yes. Can you send me on my e-mail chizh(@)eagle.ru ?

[GGTharos]

On the way :D

[Chizh]

Thanks :)

[GGTharos]

I thought you also might enjoy this:

 

[Guest ThomasDWeiss]

Amazing good stuff.

I posted a link to this thread at the SimHQ

http://www.simhq.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=37&t=006408

[wsoul2k]

Hey StrikeMax any new updates to us ??

[wsoul2k]

I have just found out it! :)

Very good model. For what sim you do it?

 

He made it to Lomac also :D

[knellknell]

3 new screenshots, with the engine exhaust textured

 

[wsoul2k]

3 new screenshots, with the engine exhaust textured

 

 

fantastic work knellknell

[knellknell]

End of work for this week end. See you next week :)

 

Enjoy the last

 

[Skywall23]

Looks good Knell Knell. Any ETA for the end of the project?

[D-Scythe]

Yes. Can you send me on my e-mail chizh(@)eagle.ru ?

 

Here are just a few line drawings floating around the web. Note that the twin launchers for the Stinger are the same on all U.S. helicopters, AFAIK:

 

 

 

I have one more detailed side view of an AH-64D Apache Longbow with Stingers, but I'd need to scan it. If anyone's interested, just ask ;)

[GGTharos]

Chizh, just wondering if you got my email. :)

 

Just trying to confirm that you have the pictures :)

[Joao]

Please, redo as many 3D models as you want, although keep in mind, the 50 000 poly limit is only for aircraft and complex objects like ships.

 

Thanks for the advice, for a moment I was dreaming with that number. :o

Then for a helo 15 to 20k (max) polys, is okay or a bit excesive?

 

 

I have just found out it!

Very good model. For what sim you do it?

 

It is intended for a helo sim called "Combat-Helo". Please take a look at the dev site, to check out for more: http://www.combat-helo.com

 

I have made an virtual cockpit for the AH-64D, but for lack of time it`s been put on hold momentarily, here are some wip shots of it:

 

 

 

The low poly pilot station

[Trident]

Thanks for the advice, for a moment I was dreaming with that number. :o

Then for a helo 15 to 20k (max) polys, is okay or a bit excesive?

 

Since ED will be introducing a fly-able Ka-50 with v1.2 I suppose that the aircraft poly limit should apply to helos too. Let's face it, the earliest we are going to see user made models in LOMAC will be 1.2 anyway.

[jj_pt]

Looking great. Keep up the good work! 8)

[D-Scythe]

Thanks for the advice, for a moment I was dreaming with that number.

Then for a helo 15 to 20k (max) polys, is okay or a bit excesive?

 

20 000 polys should be fine for a helicopter. With effective LOD implementation, all current Lock On capable computers should be more than able to handle it. IMO, 25-30 000 polys should be the max limit of anything short of a cruiser or a flyable aircraft.

 

I guess you could use the size of the 3d model in the game to get some perspective. You shouldn't create a (small) AGM-114 Hellfire with the same 20 000 polys as an Apache, for example.

[Chizh]

Please, redo as many 3D models as you want, although keep in mind, the 50 000 poly limit is only for aircraft and complex objects like ships.

 

Thanks for the advice, for a moment I was dreaming with that number. :o

Then for a helo 15 to 20k (max) polys, is okay or a bit excesive?

 

 

I have just found out it!

Very good model. For what sim you do it?

 

It is intended for a helo sim called "Combat-Helo". Please take a look at the dev site, to check out for more: http://www.combat-helo.com

 

I have made an virtual cockpit for the AH-64D, but for lack of time it`s been put on hold momentarily, here are some wip shots of it:

 

 

 

The low poly pilot station

Very good! :)

When will appear in a "Combat-Helo" this helicopter with such fine cockpit?