Sea King AI Mod

[Tomcat-Flyer]

22 hours ago, Megalax said:

Also, are there versions of the paint kit with more than 4 layers?

Well, by now there are only those four layers, but I'll add more later on...

 

Anyway, it's really nice to hear that so many of you are happy with this mod.

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Next I've decided to model the Westland Sea King Mk41, as I come from Germany, then the Sea King HC.4 will follow.

Edited October 16, 2022 by Tomcat-Flyer

[USSInchon]

Any chance for a VH-3 (aka Marine One) model?  

[Tomcat-Flyer]

42 minutes ago, USSInchon said:

Any chance for a VH-3 (aka Marine One) model?  

I've allready included a VH-3 Skin, maybe I'll introduce the model later on...

[MatsH]

Excellent Tomcat-Flyer!

Repaint request: HS-15 high/low viz to go with USS Forrestal!

[Megalax]

On 10/16/2022 at 11:14 AM, Tomcat-Flyer said:

Well, by now there are only those four layers, but I'll add more later on...

Its not really necessarily to have more, its to have all the things like weathering, rivets/lines, mechanical parts, stencils and base layers separated. You can always pop in to the Livery discord to chat about us skinner's rigorously obnoxious requirements.

[Tomcatter87]

I really like the mod Is there a way to improve the main rotor textures, for example with a blurred version that looks better when the helo is flying?

[chgr]

nice work, thanks

static sh-3 disappear when panning with camera

[Pappy2]

Hi guys,
I come to salute the extraordinary work of the "Tomcat-Flyer" of this beautiful helicopter.
The period of the 60s and 70s is now much richer.

THANKS THANKS THANKS

I just noticed the same little problem with the folded versions: When changing viewing angles, the SeaKings disappear!
below are the screenshots.

Edited October 18, 2022 by Pappy2

[Tomcat-Flyer]

8 hours ago, chgr said:

nice work, thanks

static sh-3 disappear when panning with camera

I think I've figured out what is causing the problem:
If you look closely at the unit (via F12), you get those problems until you restart.
Otherwise I don't have these errors....

Sorry, I can not give better advice!

8 hours ago, Tomcatter87 said:

I really like the mod Is there a way to improve the main rotor textures, for example with a blurred version that looks better when the helo is flying?

I've been trying for a while, but for some reason I get these nice blurry tail rotors, but bad looking main rotors....

[AvgeekJoe]

Request please some Canadian Sea Kings.  Thanks!

 

My photos of the RCAF Sea King retirement which includes a retro bird and late 2010s liveries: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmCPLrca

[boombazookajd]

I'll echo Megalax's request for what we could call a "proper" paintkit. This one is largely useless. In addition, being saved in .pdn files is mind boggling. Why weren't the files in the paint kit saved as either a .psd or .xcf?

I'd love to do something with this but the way you have it structured right now, it's less than stellar. 

In addition, the unwrap and template layout is nothing short of a jigsaw puzzle. I'd recommend redoing it into a more legible layout. 

[EsPeKTr0]

Thx to offer this beautiful mod tomcatflyer is awsome and Urbi for reconvert the paint kit to psd .Much apreciated . Have a nice day and big hugh friends

[Tomcat-Flyer]

On 10/18/2022 at 11:16 PM, Urbi said:

The Arg's plane of the main rotors does not appear to have any transparency to the Tail Rotor plane. It would also be better to give full transparency to these layers assigned by the args and adjust the textures via an apha channel.

I've adjusted them now a little bit:

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[Tomcatter87]

That looks a lot better, thanks!

 

[Tomcat-Flyer]

I've just updated the Mod to V1.4:null

- Better Main Rotor blurring
- Added protable Fuel tank
      - Added fuel tank skins for both SH-3G skins
- Added Window wippers
- Changed static folded units to flying aircraft to remove bug

=> Now you can insert the folded models from the Static Models - Helicopters page as well, this should solve the rotation-bug.

Edited October 24, 2022 by Tomcat-Flyer

[Eight Ball]

Gorgeous mod, great job @Tomcat-Flyer!

If you're interested, there's a SH-3 engine sound ingame

sound_name    =    "Aircrafts/Engines/RotorSH3"

[MatsH]

What part is the bulge for the position lights on the paint kit?

I have found the area closest to the actual light but not the rest.

Edited October 29, 2022 by MatsH

[Tomcat-Flyer]

On 10/29/2022 at 6:44 PM, MatsH said:

What part is the bulge for the position lights on the paint kit?

I have found the area closest to the actual light but not the rest.

 

I've painted the used spots in orange:

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More detailed:

Anyway I recommend you (and anyone else) to wait a little while, untill I'm finished with the new paintkit.

The new paintkit is not supposed to have other UV's, but it will have better weathering.

I hope I could help you!

 

[nickmow]

Any Skinning genius’s come up with any more liveries yet ?  Far from a demand as having attempted skins in the past I know it’s quite a task. Love this mod 

[monkie]

Great mod, thanks for your hard work and sharing with the community.

[Nealius]

Awesome mod for the Forrestal! Small error on the HS-14 (Ranger) skin: Tail code should be NE, not NL. Neither HS-14 nor the Ranger were ever assigned to CVW-15 (NL).

[HighMaintenanceB]

Hey guys, brilliant work.  I know this might be something of a big ask, all things considered, but the Iranian Navy is an operator of the SH-3 Sea King, as seen here.  

Source: https://news.yahoo.com/state-media-iran-fires-cruise-083625692.html 

If there is someone who is willing to create this livery, or at least give me some pointers on how I can use the templates without drawing over the rivets and other markings, that'd be much appreciated.  

[markturner1960]

Hi, whats the install path please?

[AvgWhiteGuy]

On 12/17/2022 at 3:46 PM, markturner1960 said:

Hi, whats the install path please?

I got the same question, no install instructions and my OvGME just tosses it into C:\......\Saved Games\DCS.openbeta.

[Tomcat-Flyer]

Like all freeware mods, in 'C:\Users\*YOUR_NAME*\Saved Games\DCS\Mods\aircraft'.

Edited December 30, 2022 by Tomcat-Flyer