Hawkeye60 Posted February 26, 2021 Posted February 26, 2021 (edited) WWII Pacific Allied Assets With the Mariana Islands fast approaching, It was high time these ships get their Shake down and sea trials, needed before engaging in Battle. Presenting, The Fletcher Class Expanded! The Iowa Class Expanded! Both models have creative commons license's Original mod by Markindel. Expanded version, Myself. All are fully armed. Tested, just now in OB, latest build. Be aware, we have seen code changes effect the weapons. All appear to work at present. YMMV Report bugs, and Praise! In this thread. This Mod was only possible with the Kind permission of Mario to released it! I thank him! Masterworks on display! He hopes you enjoy them! https://www.dropbox.com/s/br768rr3hbn04rj/USS Fletcher Class Mariana Islands V 1.0.rar?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/92uii7ob7cbyrpv/USS Iowa Class 3 Battleships V 2.5.6.zip?dl=0 Edited February 26, 2021 by Hawkeye60 7 2 "Yeah, and though I work in the valley of Death, I will fear no Evil. For where there is one, there is always three. I preparest my aircraft to receive the Iron that will be delivered in the presence of my enemies. Thy ALCM and JDAM they comfort me. Power was given unto the aircrew to make peace upon the world by way of the sword. And when the call went out, Behold the "Sword of Stealth". And his name was Death. And Hell followed him. For the day of wrath has come and no mercy shall be given."
Spino Posted February 26, 2021 Posted February 26, 2021 @Hawkeye60I'm working on something that I'd like to use the Fletcher mod for, for public release. I don't need to make changes to the mod itself, just include it as an in-game object for what amounts to a set of single missions. Is this okay with you, or are you who I should ask about this? 1 Website (DCS Content): https://sites.google.com/view/spinossimulationsite/home?authuser=0 Discord: discord.gg/V6W8gJSx83 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SpinosSimulations?sub_confirmation=1 System Specs: Ryzen 7 5800X, RX 7800 XT, 32GB DDR4-3200 RAM DCS Wishlist: F-8E/J Crusader, UH-1Y/AH-1Z, F-14B(U), F-14D/ST-21 Super Tomcat
Xeno426 Posted March 17, 2021 Posted March 17, 2021 (edited) Oh, I didn't realize the Iowa got an update. Good show! Hopefully the Iowa's cannons work correctly. I was noticing only the light AA guns seem to work in the old version in current DCS. [EDIT] So, had some opportunity to try these guys out. The 37mm AA guns on the battleships don't seem to make any sound when they. The 5" DP guns don't seem to want to fire at air targets. The big 16" guns don't seem to shoot at anything. The battleships don't have a collision mesh against torpedoes like the LTF-5b. Or anti-ship missiles. I kind of wonder if it has a collision mesh at all; weapons will pass through the ship and cause splashes, even though "hits" are registered in the mission. I also noticed that both the battleships and the destroyers only had smoke coming out of the first stack. Edited March 18, 2021 by Xeno426
Baco Posted March 26, 2021 Posted March 26, 2021 Hi i was just testing the Fletchers and they don´t shoot at air targets.. are weapons active?
MikeVNE Posted March 26, 2021 Posted March 26, 2021 7 hours ago, Baco said: Is there any good Brooklyn class mod out there? I got an excellent Brooklyn Class, and a Pensacola via Hawkeye a few years ago, before the links were removed by ED. They still work in the latest beta. The models are excellent and they will set ablaze and sink but the guns don't appear to work. There are also some very detailed IJN cruisers destroyers and battleships out there, that work fine in DCS. Let's hope Hawkeye will make them available again soon 1
MikeVNE Posted March 27, 2021 Posted March 27, 2021 It seems there are a number of ship mods still available including USS Brooklyn NAVAL MOD COLLECTION (digitalcombatsimulator.com)
Hawkeye60 Posted March 27, 2021 Author Posted March 27, 2021 All will be fixed in time. I did not think any of these mod still worked! Good to know! There is MORE TO COME! The Japanese fleet are preparing a invasion...... 2 "Yeah, and though I work in the valley of Death, I will fear no Evil. For where there is one, there is always three. I preparest my aircraft to receive the Iron that will be delivered in the presence of my enemies. Thy ALCM and JDAM they comfort me. Power was given unto the aircrew to make peace upon the world by way of the sword. And when the call went out, Behold the "Sword of Stealth". And his name was Death. And Hell followed him. For the day of wrath has come and no mercy shall be given."
Baco Posted March 27, 2021 Posted March 27, 2021 Thanks Mate! Looking forward to more of your awesome releases!!
AG-51_Razor Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 Hawkeye, are there any plans afoot to bring a CVE into DCS World? I assume that it, being a carrier, is probably more technically challenging in terms of damage modeling, the arresting wires and catapult but just wondering. It would definitely be epic to be able to somewhat recreate the Battle of Samar with Taffy 3, albeit with only Corsairs! I have had to develop a very active immagination since coming to DCS World 1 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Hawkeye60 Posted March 30, 2021 Author Posted March 30, 2021 I have big plans for this thread! Quote Hawkeye, are there any plans afoot to bring a CVE into DCS World? I assume that it, being a carrier, is probably more technically challenging in terms of damage modeling, the arresting wires and catapult but just wondering. It would definitely be epic to be able to somewhat recreate the Battle of Samar with Taffy 3, albeit with only Corsairs! I may have the Gambier Bay (CVE-73) somewhere..... But I need to see where it came from first. The other ships are a no go. No models free, found. Yet....... I DO have other CVE ships. But all need re-testing, and permission checking. And other carriers! The Essex, Langley , Lexington, and Hornet. These need to be finished, but are free to use and release. It all takes gobs of time. But the pacific is fast approaching...... Working as hard as I can...... Stay tuned..... As a side note, I am open to making donated, legal models, into Mods. PM me if you have something to share. Cheers! "Don't worry........Be Happy" Now get THAT song out of your head..... 2 "Yeah, and though I work in the valley of Death, I will fear no Evil. For where there is one, there is always three. I preparest my aircraft to receive the Iron that will be delivered in the presence of my enemies. Thy ALCM and JDAM they comfort me. Power was given unto the aircrew to make peace upon the world by way of the sword. And when the call went out, Behold the "Sword of Stealth". And his name was Death. And Hell followed him. For the day of wrath has come and no mercy shall be given."
AG-51_Razor Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 Thanks for the quick response Hawkeye! Not only do I NOT have any models to share, I wouldn't have the slightest clue where to even look for one. However, I would appreciate a PM from you if you find something worth modding for DCS, as I DO have some disposable cash that I would be glad to contribute for the cause. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Spino Posted April 2, 2021 Posted April 2, 2021 It seems that the Iowas don't have a collision model. They aren't landable and missiles go right through them. Any fix? Website (DCS Content): https://sites.google.com/view/spinossimulationsite/home?authuser=0 Discord: discord.gg/V6W8gJSx83 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SpinosSimulations?sub_confirmation=1 System Specs: Ryzen 7 5800X, RX 7800 XT, 32GB DDR4-3200 RAM DCS Wishlist: F-8E/J Crusader, UH-1Y/AH-1Z, F-14B(U), F-14D/ST-21 Super Tomcat
Hawkeye60 Posted April 3, 2021 Author Posted April 3, 2021 I just checked this, you are correct. The incorrect Iowa collision file was used. Copy this file below into the Iowa shapes folder and allow over write. Let me know. I also tested the Cassin Young's AA ability. She fires at aircraft just fine. If other do not, A fix will be done. Thanks for the heads up! Iowa_Collision.zip 1 "Yeah, and though I work in the valley of Death, I will fear no Evil. For where there is one, there is always three. I preparest my aircraft to receive the Iron that will be delivered in the presence of my enemies. Thy ALCM and JDAM they comfort me. Power was given unto the aircrew to make peace upon the world by way of the sword. And when the call went out, Behold the "Sword of Stealth". And his name was Death. And Hell followed him. For the day of wrath has come and no mercy shall be given."
Spino Posted April 6, 2021 Posted April 6, 2021 Just downloaded it, testing now. Website (DCS Content): https://sites.google.com/view/spinossimulationsite/home?authuser=0 Discord: discord.gg/V6W8gJSx83 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SpinosSimulations?sub_confirmation=1 System Specs: Ryzen 7 5800X, RX 7800 XT, 32GB DDR4-3200 RAM DCS Wishlist: F-8E/J Crusader, UH-1Y/AH-1Z, F-14B(U), F-14D/ST-21 Super Tomcat
Spino Posted April 6, 2021 Posted April 6, 2021 This is more like it. Although the Tirpitz handily sinks an Iowa, which shouldn't happen. Website (DCS Content): https://sites.google.com/view/spinossimulationsite/home?authuser=0 Discord: discord.gg/V6W8gJSx83 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SpinosSimulations?sub_confirmation=1 System Specs: Ryzen 7 5800X, RX 7800 XT, 32GB DDR4-3200 RAM DCS Wishlist: F-8E/J Crusader, UH-1Y/AH-1Z, F-14B(U), F-14D/ST-21 Super Tomcat
Tank50us Posted April 7, 2021 Posted April 7, 2021 I hate to bring this up in a second thread, but these models look like they were ripped right from World of Warships. If I'm wrong, please correct me, but I would like to know the actual source of these models.
Spino Posted April 8, 2021 Posted April 8, 2021 They do look like World of Warships models, but I'm not sure that the Iowa in World of Warships has the barrel shrouds that this has. Website (DCS Content): https://sites.google.com/view/spinossimulationsite/home?authuser=0 Discord: discord.gg/V6W8gJSx83 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SpinosSimulations?sub_confirmation=1 System Specs: Ryzen 7 5800X, RX 7800 XT, 32GB DDR4-3200 RAM DCS Wishlist: F-8E/J Crusader, UH-1Y/AH-1Z, F-14B(U), F-14D/ST-21 Super Tomcat
Spino Posted April 9, 2021 Posted April 9, 2021 @Tank50us Website (DCS Content): https://sites.google.com/view/spinossimulationsite/home?authuser=0 Discord: discord.gg/V6W8gJSx83 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SpinosSimulations?sub_confirmation=1 System Specs: Ryzen 7 5800X, RX 7800 XT, 32GB DDR4-3200 RAM DCS Wishlist: F-8E/J Crusader, UH-1Y/AH-1Z, F-14B(U), F-14D/ST-21 Super Tomcat
Captain Gaming Posted May 5, 2021 Posted May 5, 2021 Hawkeye, Do you have a discord group so people can reach out and give bugs to you quicker? troubleshoot, and get more updated files sooner? thanks awesome work!
MikeVNE Posted May 6, 2021 Posted May 6, 2021 Interesting video from CAP & Co on YouTube WWII: US, British, German, Italian & French Navies - General Guide | DCS WORLD - YouTube 1
VeeSPIKE Posted May 6, 2021 Posted May 6, 2021 (edited) Maybe I missed a step somewhere, but the Iowa class mod is not available to the ME unless you turn *off* the historical filter. I was trying to add an Iowa class to a Channel map scenario. Set my date for March 1945, classic WWII coalitions, Country USA, Ship Category All. With the filter on, all that is available for ships is the Sam Chase. the LST, and the LCVP Higgins. TUrn the filter off, and everything becomes available. That seems backwards. Edit: Latest OB 56590, Reshade active but no other Core mods. Edited May 6, 2021 by VeeSPIKE Adding version info
upyr1 Posted May 10, 2021 Posted May 10, 2021 On 3/25/2021 at 9:36 PM, Baco said: Is there any good Brooklyn class mod out there? All the old mods are here https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3304473/ I'd love to see an update to all of the mods
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