ADMIRAL189'S CORNER - INCOMING SHIP MODELS

[Linx]

8 hours ago, Admiral189 said:

I will try to find another CG model.. i have another knox class not as good but it should work

 

Awesome news! Cold war frigates and destroyers are what DCS needs to flesh out 80's and 90's scenarios.
 

[blower]

13 hours ago, Admiral189 said:

Hey Guys! So i just seen news that put a damper in my Carrier creation plan. It appears they have started working on the Forrestal Carrier. I think it's wise to leave it to the professionals plus they have a team to create the model. If i create a Carrier it will take a lot of time!  I will still attempt to create one though. I haven't given up but it will probably be a generic model.

I was pretty pumped about the USS America (LHA-6) not gonna lie, is that one cancelled as well?

[Admiral189]

Oh no Alvarolage! USS America is still a go. I will create that model.. It appears the Marianna's Map is soon approaching so i'm trying to create as many models as i can.. 

 

I am finishing up the FFGX weapon systems. Currently working on the Harpoon launcher animations.. WIP!!

 

Linx, i fully agree! Unfortunately they would not let me release those models!!

 

Edited May 7, 2021 by Admiral189

[Cdodders]

Have you thought about HMS Ocean LPH and the Albion class LPD ships?

 

[Tank50us]

1 hour ago, Admiral189 said:

Linx, i fully agree! Unfortunately they would not let me release those models!!

 

Why not? I don't see a reason you should be prevented from doing so at all.

[Admiral189]

Tank, the moddler that created the models requested i not release them. I found out later they were pirated and sold on Turbosquid! I did get my $$ back. I had to sign a waiver with Turbosquid stating i will not release them.. I have found another knox Class frigate though. Still working on finding another CG.

 

Cdodders i have the Ocean. It's a generic model but i don't think anyone would know the difference. Sometimes when i get distracted i work on it. 

 

So on my next release! I will be releasing four Model Ships!!

USS Constellation FFGX-6, USS Freedom LCS-1, HSV-2 Swift and the USS Coronado LCS-4!! I am currently working on all them at once!!

 

Stay tuned!! 

[Tank50us]

22 minutes ago, Admiral189 said:

Tank, the moddler that created the models requested i not release them. I found out later they were pirated and sold on Turbosquid! I did get my $$ back. I had to sign a waiver with Turbosquid stating i will not release them.. I have found another knox Class frigate though. Still working on finding another CG.

 

Well, I might have a solution. Sent ya a PM.

[blower]

14 hours ago, Admiral189 said:

Oh no Alvarolage! USS America is still a go. I will create that model.. It appears the Marianna's Map is soon approaching so i'm trying to create as many models as i can..

Very pleased to hear that Admiral. Looking forward to a bigger deck to operate from my harrier in current and coming theathers of operation

[Admiral189]

Your Welcome Alvaro!! I'm hoping i can get it completed before the Marianna's..

 

 

[Woogey]

Good day Admiral, 

 

About the carriers, that still leaves KittyHawk class boats and of course the famous USS Enterprise. Personally that is a carrier that really needs to be a thing in  DCS.  If you do a little bit of research, you will find that both “Top Gun” and “The Hunt for Red October” were both filmed on board within a couple years of each other.  This time period is the configuration that I would Aim for, CVW-11 with Tomcats, Intruders, and Corsairs on board. 
 

Sincerely, Preston

[Sepp666]

What @Woogeysaid!

[Admiral189]

The main reason i changed my mind about creating one was two things.. One, is ED is creating one and two it would take me quite some time to create it. If you all just wanted an Aircraft Carrier that you can land and take off on without all the fancy bells and whistles.. I can easily create one for you!! It would at least have the lights, shuttles and Wires! Of course it would definitely have defenses as well! 

 

[Tank50us]

That is a Forestall-class Carrier, not a Kitty Hawk, and certainly not Enterprise.

[toni]

I would focuse on completing good  scorts for the existing Carriers and the ones to come from Heatblur , prior to jump into a such hughe task. And what do you tell me about Subs ? They are also part of a CSG, if ED contemplate some kind of underwater action.

[toan]

I fully agree concerning the escort ships and the subs...

Also, ASW seems seriously lacking in DCS.

[Tank50us]

3 hours ago, toan said:

I fully agree concerning the escort ships and the subs...

Also, ASW seems seriously lacking in DCS.

 

Well, I mean, first you need more of the S in ASW to have proper ASW XD

 

Right now we have a grand total of four Submarines in the game. One looks like a hold over from LOMAC, we have some Chinese thing, and two Kilo Class hulls. More submarines need to be added to the game, and the equipment used by ASW aircraft and helicopters needs to be modeled and simulated. The latter of which isn't exactly an easy thing to do since while the techniques, and some of the tools are public knowledge, the method by which those tools work is not.

[Admiral189]

Toni, that's exactly what i'm going to do. Continue working on escorts. Creating a Carrier is a tall order and it will take up a lot of my time. 

 

Submarines are on the horizon. I would at least like for the Torpedoes to function before releasing one. Just not sure if an SSBN would fit in DCS.. I have mostly fast attack subs.. 

[speed-of-heat]

didnt some Ohio's get refitted to the the SSGN standard ?

either way subs should be a lower priority than surface combatants IMO

[Tank50us]

1 minute ago, speed-of-heat said:

didnt some Ohio's get refitted to the the SSGN standard ?

 

Some did, including the class leader herself. One possible option would be make the ballistic missiles release conventional MIRV warheads (which is something that was tossed around, but never implemented irl)

[toan]

Clearly, nuclear attack subs are a major threat to carrier groups and SSBN.

Considering the number of available carriers in DCS, it would probably be quite realistic to have the counter parts under water.

Though I agree that this needs correct torpedoes and ASW weapons to be modeled.

[toni]

Correct, but we are pretty far from having good and accurate ASW  platforms as a module itself. Some third party dev  would start thinking on a SH-2 Seasprite and SH-3 Sea King. 

I must say that a P-3 Orion multicrew module would be stunning !

[toan]

I totally agree, there is currently no ASW platform at all, sadly.

Indeed ASW helos and P-3 Orion would be needed, as well as the missing Breguet Atlantic 2 European aircraft.

Not forgetting torpedoes decoy systems onboard the ships.....

[Baco]

There is no mechanics for anti submarine warfare, no sonars modeled, no layes in the water..

ASW in DCS is lacking completely, so ASW units are only good as decoration or scenery...

[toan]

That's indeed the main gap in DCS, considering the amazing aircraft, ships and land units available, with their outstanding weaponary and systems.

IMHO, we have currently one of the best DCS software available for complex campains on various theaters.

So, let's imagine adding the currently lacking sub power and tactics....

 

[Admiral189]

Hey Guys! Take a look!!! I will try to create more videos with sound!!  If one of you know someone that can create a small DCS Ship Movie. Let me know! 

 

 

Edited May 12, 2021 by Admiral189