Callsign Posted March 19, 2021 Posted March 19, 2021 Hello all, I, in cooperation with @Hawkeye60, want to make a USS Oriskany mod. We have the team and skill for it, all we need is a good model. In spite of our extended research, we have been unable to find a suitable model. Those of whom who would like to help us bring the Big O to life, please let us know.
G.J.S Posted March 19, 2021 Posted March 19, 2021 (edited) Angled deck, or straight through? https://3dmdb.com/en/3d-models/uss%20oriskany/ Edited March 19, 2021 by garyscott - - - The only real mystery in life is just why kamikaze pilots wore helmets? - - -
navyBtown Posted March 19, 2021 Posted March 19, 2021 (edited) 31 minutes ago, garyscott said: Angled deck, or straight through? I'm guessing angled deck, I really can't see a straight deck since Magnitude 3 is making one to go with the F4U Corsair that's coming out soon. Edited March 19, 2021 by navyBtown
Callsign Posted March 19, 2021 Author Posted March 19, 2021 55 minutes ago, garyscott said: Angled deck, or straight through? https://3dmdb.com/en/3d-models/uss%20oriskany/ We want the angled deck version in order to operate the A-4 and the Hornet.
G.J.S Posted March 20, 2021 Posted March 20, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Callsign said: We want the angled deck version in order to operate the A-4 and the Hornet. On the link there are 5 with angled deck. Also, wasn’t Oriskany decommissioned just over 2 years before the Hornet first flew? Edited March 20, 2021 by garyscott - - - The only real mystery in life is just why kamikaze pilots wore helmets? - - -
Callsign Posted March 20, 2021 Author Posted March 20, 2021 1 hour ago, garyscott said: On the link there are 5 with angled deck. Also, wasn’t Oriskany decommissioned just over 2 years before the Hornet first flew? Yeah but we both know players will still use the Hornet on it
G.J.S Posted March 20, 2021 Posted March 20, 2021 12 minutes ago, Callsign said: Yeah but we both know players will still use the Hornet on it Lol, fair enough. Check that link, there are 5 angle deck Oriskany’s. - - - The only real mystery in life is just why kamikaze pilots wore helmets? - - -
Callsign Posted March 20, 2021 Author Posted March 20, 2021 (edited) On 3/19/2021 at 9:36 PM, garyscott said: Lol, fair enough. Check that link, there are 5 angle deck Oriskany’s. Ok only two of those models are actually usable, however, Hawkeye and I have both agreed we will not spend $420 USD on a model. If the community collectively spnsors us to get the model, we will do it. Until then, no dice. Edited March 21, 2021 by Callsign
Baco Posted March 20, 2021 Posted March 20, 2021 (edited) Is there a way to update the 23 USD model with better skins? is this Intrepid too basic? https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/3ba41d40-d728-4e6a-ab08-a6b20ad1dac3/ww2-us-american-navy-AIRCRAFT-CARRIER-USS-Intrepid-cv Edited March 20, 2021 by Baco
Callsign Posted March 20, 2021 Author Posted March 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Baco said: Is there a way to update the 23 USD model with better skins? is this Intrepid too basic? https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/3ba41d40-d728-4e6a-ab08-a6b20ad1dac3/ww2-us-american-navy-AIRCRAFT-CARRIER-USS-Intrepid-cv Both the $23 model and the Intrpid are too low quality for DCS sadly.
JackPinMV Posted April 16, 2021 Posted April 16, 2021 would you consider doing a group fund for the good model/ find a non oriskany model?
Callsign Posted April 16, 2021 Author Posted April 16, 2021 11 minutes ago, JackPinMV said: would you consider doing a group fund for the good model/ find a non oriskany model? Elaborate as to what you mean? As in a group fund where everyone pitches in a little to find an Essex class or Midway class model? If so then yes we are very open to that as we still are yet to find any good model.
USSInchon Posted April 19, 2021 Posted April 19, 2021 Have you guys thought about doing a scratch build? There is a site that has great blueprint (printed) resources for modeling, https://floatingdrydock.com/MasterPlan.htm While the site does not have designs for the Oriskany, it does have other Essex class CV's. I am currently using their plans for my build of the Iwo Jima LPH, and they are quite descriptive, with individual deck plans, hull outlines, etc. 1
Callsign Posted April 20, 2021 Author Posted April 20, 2021 On 4/19/2021 at 12:00 PM, USSInchon said: Have you guys thought about doing a scratch build? There is a site that has great blueprint (printed) resources for modeling, https://floatingdrydock.com/MasterPlan.htm While the site does not have designs for the Oriskany, it does have other Essex class CV's. I am currently using their plans for my build of the Iwo Jima LPH, and they are quite descriptive, with individual deck plans, hull outlines, etc. Unfortunately, neither myself nor Hawkeye have the knowldge nor the time to build a model from scratch, so no. However, this Iwo Jima LPH intrigues me.
joey45 Posted April 20, 2021 Posted April 20, 2021 The A-4 team had one in development... The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. "Me, the 13th Duke of Wybourne, here on the ED forums at 3 'o' clock in the morning, with my reputation. Are they mad.." https://ko-fi.com/joey45
USSInchon Posted April 20, 2021 Posted April 20, 2021 43 minutes ago, Callsign said: Unfortunately, neither myself nor Hawkeye have the knowldge nor the time to build a model from scratch, so no. However, this Iwo Jima LPH intrigues me. Yeah scratch building is very time consuming, especially if you have no time. It is very slow going but the deck plans helped a lot with the basic hull design. My plans are to build all of the ships in the class but that may prove more difficult than I thought. It turns out there is almost no consistency in the the modifications some are not even close. However, I am hopeful to have something semi functional (but still very wip) by the fall. I really want to fly a Harrier off a 600' flight deck.
Tank50us Posted April 20, 2021 Posted April 20, 2021 21 minutes ago, USSInchon said: Yeah scratch building is very time consuming, especially if you have no time. It is very slow going but the deck plans helped a lot with the basic hull design. My plans are to build all of the ships in the class but that may prove more difficult than I thought. It turns out there is almost no consistency in the the modifications some are not even close. However, I am hopeful to have something semi functional (but still very wip) by the fall. I really want to fly a Harrier off a 600' flight deck. How long a model takes to make depends strongly on the skill of the person making it, the resources available, and the size/complexity of the model in question. I modeled a bunker in under a couple of hours. I also modeled a fictional aircraft carrier (based on a Yamato hull), seen here, in a day or so. Now, granted, this was quite some time ago, but with the right kind of resources (and admittedly a few bucks tossed my way), I could model a late Essex Class carrier in a reasonable amount of time.
USSInchon Posted April 21, 2021 Posted April 21, 2021 So this is an example of how I have set up the ship, I have placed each deck reference at its appropriate level, as well as the hull shape pieces as well. The plans are pretty accurate so far. As you can see I still have a long way to go, but is coming along much faster than if I just used pictures as a reference (which is how I started). 5
Callsign Posted March 12, 2022 Author Posted March 12, 2022 On 4/21/2021 at 12:54 PM, USSInchon said: So this is an example of how I have set up the ship, I have placed each deck reference at its appropriate level, as well as the hull shape pieces as well. The plans are pretty accurate so far. As you can see I still have a long way to go, but is coming along much faster than if I just used pictures as a reference (which is how I started). Any updates on this?
USSInchon Posted March 12, 2022 Posted March 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Callsign said: Any updates on this? Work has been slow, I started a new job and am focusing on that, but I am still poking at it from time to time. 1
Hawkeye60 Posted March 13, 2022 Posted March 13, 2022 I have a sketch up model which after a lot of work, now looks like this! Low poly, but it can be improved with some guns and accessories. 5 "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."
DJ Reonic Posted March 13, 2022 Posted March 13, 2022 This looks quite good. It would make a fantastic addition to Cold War scenarios.
mmarques Posted March 13, 2022 Posted March 13, 2022 Looks nice, you still working on that S-2 Tracker @Hawkeye60? Been a while since I've heard from it.
upyr1 Posted March 14, 2022 Posted March 14, 2022 (edited) On 3/19/2021 at 6:00 PM, navyBtown said: I'm guessing angled deck, I really can't see a straight deck since Magnitude 3 is making one to go with the F4U Corsair that's coming out soon. Thanks for doing the angled Deck. we really need more cold war era blue assets. I've got a wish list thread called the gulf of tonkin yacht club I psting the link here when you up date. Edited March 14, 2022 by upyr1
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