Sabertooth Posted July 9, 2008 Author Posted July 9, 2008 Ladies and Gentleman I have few updates for you. Huge news, as of right now VNAO has made the decision to put the Prowler on the shelf as of right now. Instead we are going to be updating to the Growler program. Since Super Hornets are taking over all jobs it seems in the fleet now. :) Does not mean the Prowler will never been done, it will just give us more time to work on other projects like this. Racer:"After many many hours this evening of experimenting, I believe the VNAO has yet another first (and perhaps the biggest in Lock On) on our resume. A..(get this)..BRAND! NEW! COCKPIT!!! FROM SCRATCH!!!! That actually works! (bonus)" Who is ready for an F-14 Tomcat Cockpit??? :pilotfly: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
PythonOne Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 very very nice Is there an eta when the next update for the F-14 will be? Like damage model?
Sabertooth Posted July 9, 2008 Author Posted July 9, 2008 (edited) Damage Models will be coming last I would imagine. Our first goal would be to get the models in game and working together. Cockpits, skinnned and the whole nine yards. And the damage models will follow after word. Dont take my word on it, I can not speak for Racer but that is just my thought process on it. Edited July 10, 2008 by Sabertooth [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Majesco Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 Sabertooth, the cockpit looks very nice but F-14D's control panel has 2 MFD screens while Su-33 has only one HDD screen, so what would be displayed on the second MFD ?
Cpt Stark Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 (edited) And, a little question ... Did you have functional HUD ? (and MFD ?) I don't want to be pessimistic, but I remember that HUD and MFD could not be displayed in a new 3D cockpit (Hard-coded .. no argument available :() see this thread : http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=29020 Edited July 9, 2008 by Cpt Stark 1
strikeout Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 New F18 HUD Fantastic work and looking forward to seeing the results. A question about the HUD. I have noticed when playing in 3D with shutterglasses there is a significant shortcoming in the cockpit model. The HUD images are located on the vertical HUD glass and are not projected into the distance (outside the cockpit). When looking at ground targets in the distance there is a double image in the HUD because focus is not correct. I wonder if this can be "fixed". Just thought I would mention this for information. Thanks so much.
OldCrow Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 This is just looking better and better! I really hope you guys can get that custom cockpit to work! Howerver it sayes in the lockontools that it is limited tools, and that the only materials that work is the standart and the canopy shine effect. If we would be able to get the full tools there are materials called mfd, cockpit etc, and my guess is that thats the key for getting the hud and mfd to work. Then the size problem of the cockpit might also be solved too if we would be able to give the cockpit model the Cockpit material. [sIGPIC]http://www.virtualredarrows.com/member_sigs/vra2012_crow.png[/sIGPIC]
HubMan Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 Hi guys :) Looks great :) But good luck with making the HUD and MFDs functionnal (and living with the pain of the Z-Ordering ...) :D Hub. - [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
92nd-MajorBug Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 I believe the VNAO has yet another first (and perhaps the biggest in Lock On) on our resume. I'm not so sure ;) 92nd Kodiak Air Force - May the Greuh be with you
Sabertooth Posted July 10, 2008 Author Posted July 10, 2008 I'm not so sure ;) Care to shed some light on that sir?? ;) [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Cpt Stark Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 an old post by Major see this : http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=450847&postcount=5 (and specialy linked picture ;) ... ok ok, she's old and not up-to-date :D) I think there will be next more news about this (and others AdA Mod features :))
Sabertooth Posted July 10, 2008 Author Posted July 10, 2008 Racer:"Now here is an interesting shot! I have the openings cut out for the forward visibility. And no....I do not have MFD or HUD yet." [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
HubMan Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 (edited) Care to shed some light on that sir?? ;) Hi Sabertooth :) Major Bug was saying in is usual concise manner that others have already created 90% functionnal cockpits :) The problem is that no one ever managed to make the MFDs and HUD work correctly, despite trying all alternate materials etc... in the .lom exporter. If you are modeling a trainer like the L-39 (last year by Tomcatz here : http://www.lockonforum.de/thread.php?postid=23533#post23533) or an Alphajet (Airone is almost done with all the gauges and needles in his pit, he'll probably post some pictures soon), it is not really a problem, but for a fighter it's a real issue. Honestly, if you ever manage to find a solution to these limitation, it would be one of the greatest achievement in the Lockon modding community :thumbup: Good luck with your projects :) It is very promising and the work you achieved is outstanding :) Cheers :) Hub. PS : I understand it's very difficult to keep yourself up to date on what has been done already, especially if it's in german of french, lost on a forum you do not spend some time on :) No problem :) Edited July 15, 2008 by HubMan - [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
wildcat EAF51 Posted August 10, 2008 Posted August 10, 2008 hi guys I'm new here and I want say good work to all I've just one question for future mod maybe on black shark for example will be done an Harrier mod and double seat Jet mod scuh as Tornado, F14 and other? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] I'm Fighter pilot not a murderer!
Starlight Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 hi guys I'm new here and I want say good work to all I've just one question for future mod maybe on black shark for example will be done an Harrier mod and double seat Jet mod scuh as Tornado, F14 and other? hi, sorry for the OT... great avatar, looks like it comes from Strike Commander ;)
HubMan Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 hi, sorry for the OT... great avatar, looks like it comes from Strike Commander ;) +1 Strike Co is the best game ever ! :D Hub. PS : sorry for the OT too :) - [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
wildcat EAF51 Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 Thx guys! was the best! sry OT [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] I'm Fighter pilot not a murderer!
mikoyan Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 Can you guys add the vapors from the catapult? I am thinking she is very sea worthy. What do you think?? :thumbup: Racer:"Well here she is boys in all her glory! This completes all the detail pieces she will have and man does she have detail. I have figured out how to get a landing light system working where we will now even be able to "CALL THE BALL"! Remember, this was a 3 MILLION! polygon model and what you see here is ready......46,345 polys!! WoooHoo! With 95% of this thing that gray 8x8 texture, she should have some great FPS. We will now add the deck details until we all feel the FPS is in trouble. We need to find where that point is. I want to finish all the lights and catch wire animations next before the next beta release. I'll be away racing this weekend to this is as far as she will go until next week."
borchi_2b Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 hey guys, ireally do not wnat to tell you guys what you have to do, but, one thing you should take into conciderations with the carrier. the antennas at the front , where the catapults are, have to be removed, cause when planes take off the are not extended :-) just saw them on the screens http://www.polychop-sims.com
snowbird2 Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 They are extended in the model being used. This was a shot very early on.
stealthtemplates Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 Is the model of the carrier available for download yet? I cant seem to find it in the topic, thanks
Bearitall Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 Is Carrier soon to be available Is the model of the carrier available for download yet? I cant seem to find it in the topic, thanks I agree would like to know how soon the Carrier model will be available ... thanks guys.. By the way the Carrier looks super..looks like true dimensions longer landing area.. :pilotfly::pilotfly::pilotfly::joystick::joystick::joystick::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: www.virtualtuskegeeairmen.com
X_Man Posted August 28, 2008 Posted August 28, 2008 When you mean they extended the lenght on the carrier, does this mean I can get the F-18C (Su-33) off cat 1 with a full load?
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