High-definition AI tanker models

[Dragon1-1]

Here's a small-ish wish - I noticed that the 3D models of DCS tankers, while OK for general purpose AI aircraft, aren't quite as pretty as other things we're expected to be seeing up close. Unlike every other non-player plane, the tankers are going to be seen at very close range, for extended periods of time. I think that's reason enough to consider them for a higher level of detail than they have now.

 

So here's my wish for the ED: take some time to spiffy up the tanker models. They should be pleasing to look at while you're trying in vain to connect to them, especially the basket/boom nozzle, seeing as how often they end up stuck in the hapless pilot's face. :) Ideally, they would be on par with the new player aircraft, at least with regards to texture quality.

[Northstar98]

Agreed, it would be great if every asset in DCS could be to a similar standard, particularly aircraft (I'd say to the standard of the Su-34 would be perfect IMO).

 

Personally I'd rather the worst offending models be updated before the passable ones (though one of those is a tanker).

[Dragon1-1]

The thing is, it's not about every asset, but specifically ones you're going to see a lot. Other AI aircraft, outside the airbase, are usually merely glimpsed. Tankers, OTOH, are in your face the whole time you're trying to hook up, when taking fuel, and then when you're waiting for others to gas up.That's why I specifically want an update for them, to a higher standard and preferably with higher priority than other AI assets. It's a major benefit for limited (relatively speaking) amount of work.

[draconus]

The thing is, it's not about every asset, but specifically ones you're going to see a lot. Other AI aircraft, outside the airbase, are usually merely glimpsed. Tankers, OTOH, are in your face the whole time you're trying to hook up, when taking fuel, and then when you're waiting for others to gas up.That's why I specifically want an update for them, to a higher standard and preferably with higher priority than other AI assets. It's a major benefit for limited (relatively speaking) amount of work.

 

They do work on the models but I agree they should prioritise tankers and older Navy models (helis and S-3B again) as the scarce space on the deck make for many close encounters.