ADMIRAL189'S CORNER - INCOMING SHIP MODELS

[upyr1]

4 hours ago, Admiral189 said:

Type 23 is the shipyard getting a make-over. I wasn't happy with the outcome.

At the moment I'm finishing up the Soveremenny Class Destroyer.  

Once that's done we'll have the Kuznetsov battlegroup awesome 

[DJ Reonic]

55 minutes ago, upyr1 said:

Once that's done we'll have the Kuznetsov battlegroup awesome 

You forgot the ocean-going tug boat.

[Tengah]

Admiral,

May I put forward a suggestion for a most notable ship as a future consideration for a model?  

HMS Endurance (1967) pennant number A171.  (HMS Endurance (1967) Wiki).

This would be perfect for use on the South Atlantic map. 

[Beldin]

Hello all. I have some info on my updates to the Admiral's LHA-6 USS America Class. Sorry for the lack of updates but this involves a lot of testing. Speaking of that many thanks to those that have helped with the testing. Several of the issues found have been addressed or have potential fixes in the works. I will send out an update soon and I'm still looking for Harrier pilots. But what would be extremely helpful is if anyone could help with the Liveries. My current ones are only meant as "place holders" with at least the correct Deck, Hull and Island Numbers. While they look ok from from 30 meters they do not hold up under close inspection. Now a ship from the Admiral deserves better and I will improve them, once I learn graphic design, . So any help from someone with some graphic design skills would greatly speed things up on that front. I'll be posting some rough videos of the testing for those that at interested in the progress of the update and the USS America MOD in general. PM if you'd like to help with the liveries or testing. And many thanks to the Admiral

Here's a few pic of LHA-7 and LHA-8 under fire while sailing with LHD-1 USS Wasp and the current British and French Carriers

Edited August 19, 2023 by Beldin

[Beldin]

Here is some test footage from weapons testing on USS America.

Test is meant to be a semi realistic "real world" attack by bombers using anti-ship missiles from their maximum range (100nm in this case) to check basic weapons function and some game balancing issues. I say "semi realistic" in that it's just a single axis attack with all the missile from the same direction and the two carriers, LHA-6 and LHA-9, only have 3 escorts. 1 Tico, 1 Burke (CH's latest update) and 1 of Admiral's new FFGX-62 Frigates. It's my understanding that 2 LHA class carriers would have more escorts than that in real life so, totally "real world" no. The video starts on the F10 map in 3 "parts".  1 to show the long range battle, 2 for the mid range and finally the 3rd as the anti-ship missiles enter the ESSM SAM engagement range of the America class. Note For those wanting to get to the part with "game video" of stuff blowing up skip ahead to about 2:30. Now while the America class has the same ESSM SAMs as her escorts I have reduced their range a bit so they don't fire at the same targets as the escorts. You can see this on the last part of the F10 map. The escort SAMs (ESSM & 162) fire before the LHA ships fire their ESSM  SAMs (currently named 162C). Now while this makes her weaker on her own I believe it will help with game balancing as a LHA class ship should not be sailing into harms way without an escort. I will continue testing this theory. Now with over 400 defensive SAMs and only 168 incoming missiles, in a perfect world this should be a walk in the park for the "Blue Force". But the world is far from perfect. That being said if your going to come under cruise missile attack this test shows an America Class LHA is not the worst place to be

 

Edited August 19, 2023 by Beldin

[Beldin]

And lastly. Here a couple of short videos showing so player aircraft takeoffs. 1st video is a "Flap Only" takeoff with a light weapons load. And while I've done better it's always a bit of a close call with the water. 2nd video is vertical takeoff and a heavy weapons load short takeoff using the lift fan. I'm using a VSN F-35B modified for correct STOVL ai operation. I have no idea how this mod affect "player flight" if at all. Takeoffs maybe very different in Harrier and other MOD aircraft. The update will include an updated " ai" F-35B lua to use with the America/VSN-F35B combo. As this mod was originally meant as an Ai asset I will try and add player functions as fast as i can sort them out.

 

[roobarbjapan]

Dear Admiral, amazing work. Especially the cold war assets are priceless and sorely needed in DCS. Thank you sir. Id like to report a UAP on the Bainbridge. We have a floating missile. All the best.

 

[Admiral189]

Thanks RoobabrhJapan.

Please add this line item to the Harpoon script as shown below which is located in the USS Bainbridge CG-25.Lua. Place it under ammo capacity.  --  GT.WS[ws].LN[1].show_external_missile = false

Over the years when ED releases an update, there is a good chance something within the mod can be corrupted. However, in most cases, we will never know unless you all tell us or we find the issues ourselves. 

I will take the mod down and place it in the Shipyard for maintenance. Thanks.

-- Harpoon
ws = GT_t.inc_ws();
GT.WS[ws] = {}
GT.WS[ws].center = 'CENTER_TOWER_06'
set_recursive_metatable(GT.WS[ws], GT_t.WS_t.ship_HARPOON )
GT.WS[ws].area = 'ZA_HAR';
GT.WS[ws].pos = {15.693, 15.259, 0.315}
GT.WS[ws].LN[1].PL[1].ammo_capacity = 8;
GT.WS[ws].LN[1].show_external_missile = false      <------------------------------------------------------------------- Place here
GT.WS[ws].LN[1].BR = {
                        {connector_name = 'Rocket_Point_123', drawArgument = 162},
                        {connector_name = 'Rocket_Point_124', drawArgument = 163},
                        {connector_name = 'Rocket_Point_125', drawArgument = 164},
                        {connector_name = 'Rocket_Point_126', drawArgument = 165},
                        {connector_name = 'Rocket_Point_127', drawArgument = 166},
                        {connector_name = 'Rocket_Point_128', drawArgument = 167},
                        {connector_name = 'Rocket_Point_129', drawArgument = 168},
                        {connector_name = 'Rocket_Point_130', drawArgument = 169},
                    }

[roobarbjapan]

Thank you sir for the quick reply. Understood and will do.

[Admiral189]

Your welcome! Anytime.

[Timex3]

Hi Admiral, I have a question. I own a 42inch ASUS 4K Monitor, what is the best resolution for DCS World. A number of Months you figured out the best FPS for Nividia Control panel?

I would really appreciate your help,

with respect,

Timex 3

[HighMaintenanceB]

Hi Admiral, hope you are doing well.  At some point today, I'll start working on making the hull numbers on your Harpers Ferry-class ships more symmetrical.  The port side's number is larger than the starboard's side number.  Also, the ammunition belt feeding into the Phalanx CIWS is missing its textures - the same problem can be seen on USS Blue Ridge and USS Mount Whitney.  Lastly, aboard the Constellation-class frigates, the port-side RHIB is missing its windshield textures.  

Regardless, your works are brilliant, and I hope that I have helped.  

[VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants]

Hello Ad,

May I suggest your fab front page having the links directly to the updated items?

Thank you.

[jackd]

Great stuff. Installing them how? With JSGME?

PS i would love to see the infamous Karaboudjan for some fun time,, or even WW2 mission making ...

 

someone would be extremely happy,

but you might consider a different ship's name for possible copyright problems bu Herge"s family ...

 

[Admiral189]

Hey Timex, a good video card will make a world of difference along with enough ram and a good cpu. I have a GTX-3080 Graphics card and about 64 Gigs of Ram with an I9. You should be able to see things clearer with a good video card.

Thanks, Highmaintenance for the update. All of that sounds like work lol. Sorry my eyes can't catch everything.

VR Flight it's there. At the very top of the page. ALL MY NEW AI SHIP MODS WILL BE LOCATED HERE:  Admiral189 DCS World Mods 

Jackd i use OVGME for installing my mods because i can better manage them.  I saw a ship similar to that today but didn't get the name. Is there a model of that ship online?

Below is something for your entertainment. Also, if you follow me on Youtube you can see what I'm working on.  1970s Virginia Class Cruiser USS Virginia CG-38 WIP. 

 

[MAXsenna]

@jackd JSGME is kinda old, and is not developed anymore. It's also 32bit, with some limitations.
OvGME has also ceased being developed, while the dev has made a new app. Open Mod Manager, which is the one I'm using now.

Cheers!

 

 

https://github.com/sedenion/OpenModMan/releases/tag/1.0.9

[VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants]

12 hours ago, Admiral189 said:

VR Flight it's there. At the very top of the page. ALL MY NEW AI SHIP MODS WILL BE LOCATED HERE:  Admiral189 DCS World Mods 

Yeah, we know, but it is not what...whatever, I guess the site/template does not allow direct link from the update list like another mod maker' site. So nevermind then.

[Marroux]

14 hours ago, jackd said:

but you might consider a different ship's name for possible copyright problems bu Herge"s family ...

It would be petty of them not to appreciate the tribute, mille millions de mille sabords ! *

*Sorry, DeepL doesn't seem appropriate for translation....

[Admiral189]

As I always say VR I will never ever try to be like the other modder.

The other modder and I are two different people from two different continents with one common interest. Creating 3d Models for you all. We spend days and hours creating mods for you all to enjoy Free of charge! You all either like the mods or you don't. Either way, we continue creating models no matter what. 

At some point, I will move away from the Forum and post my mods on my Discord.  I will let you all know when that will happen.

On another note, the next mod up for release will be the Russian Destroyer Sovremenny. 

 

 

[DJ Reonic]

@Admiral189 Just checked out your YouTube. Fantastic videos of the Burke, Sovremenny, and the Virginia. It'll be great to have some mid-to-late Cold War ships for various scenarios. Fantastic work. Keep it up!

[VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants]

I meant the website, Admiral, not your mods. No problem, keep up the good work.

[Citizen]

I think I mentioned previously that my father served in the USN.  He was on the Ashtabula, the L.Y. Spear, the Detroit, and the Platte.

Dad and I got into flight sims when I was quite young - 12 or so.  Before we had the internet, we would take turns flying A-10 Attack! on the Macintosh.  Later, we flew together in Dawn of Aces, Warbirds, and I think a short stint in Aces High.  He went down the dark road of NASCAR racing simulation, but got a real kick out of screenshots I sent him of your assets in DCS and always had a story to share about whatever particular ship I had screenshotted from above.  I think he was really happy to see the AS/AO/AOE classifications represented in a sim.  I think he toyed with the idea of getting back into flying with HBs F-14.

A few months back, Enigma likened DCS to a digital museum, a place where history can be preserved and explored in a non-destructive manner.  I don't disagree, but there's something more to it for a lot of folks: DCS can serve as a connection to memories in a way that a brick and mortar museum cannot.

Dad passed away late last year(on Thanksgiving day of all days), and I still feel a small connection to him when I fly over the L.Y. Spear or Detroit.

My point is that while your work is important to a lot of people because of the capability and class/type representation you bring to DCS, for others the assets you create serve as a connection to memories and relationships past.

Thank you.

[Admiral189]

Thanks, DJ. I appreciate that. I'm just trying to show the capabilities of the AI Ship mods in DCS.  Right now I create mods based on motivation so I was pretty motivated to create the USS Virginia. I finished her in two days but that's because she's a simple model. Not a lot of moving parts like most of the modern ships.

After I release the Sovremenny I will create another older mod to escort the Forrestal. I will release some small patrol boats with the Sovremenny as well.  The Ukrainian Gyuza Artillery boat and the Grachonok-class anti-saboteur boat will not be sitting beside each in DCS like below. They will be at war against each other. 

Hey VR I knew what you meant. Thanks. 

Sorry to hear about your Dad Citizen. I know the feeling. I remember the LY Spear while stationed in Virginia. You're exactly right. DCS brings people together from all over the world. I can see it clearly through Googles analytics. Regarding the ship mods. I see more people from the US, UK, and Russia using the AI ship mods. That's why I will be creating AI Ship mods for all countries.

[toni]

Admiral !  another scort for the Forrestal ?  Farragut class DDG ? 

Virginia CGN  are a quite good addition too.

[Admiral189]

Hey Toni, there is a good Farragut 3D model out there. If I get enough donations and or coffee donations I will purchase and create it.

Hello, everyone I have sent out the Russian destroyer Admiral Ushakov for testing. Once testing is complete I will release her if there are no major issues which there shouldn't be. Since there are only two of them in Service. I will see if I can create a livery for the Russian destroyer Nastoychivy. Hull number 610.