Military Assets for DCS by Currenthill

[Chris22]

 

 

17 hours ago, currenthill said:

I bought this, it turned out it was actually the other way around. The description was correct and the presented picture was incorrect. It was the launcher, not the radar. So I had to ask for a refund. 

So I'm still looking for the S-350 radar model for a reasonable price.

https://3dmdb.com/en/3d-models/vityaz/

Edited May 27, 2023 by Chris22

[Gogi12]

Hi, Currenthill, are there any chances for You to make, Yugoslav M-84 tank, or Israeli Spyder sam sistem?

Thank You for Your wonderfull work so far.

[flyingscotsman]

Can't believe the Chinese have copied, so exactly, the Marder! So Blantant....But at least the Marder will start first time...every time! 

[currenthill]

No radar acquired yet, but so far I've implemented the launcher and CP. 

[tripod3]

Cool! Unbelievable.

What references do you use to gather information about technical characteristics of radar and missiles?

[currenthill]

5 minutes ago, tripod3 said:

Cool! Unbelievable.

What references do you use to gather information about technical characteristics of radar and missiles?

Thanks!

That's one of my super powers, haha. I use every available OSINT source. The issue is rather that there are so many different versions of specifications out there. I try to balance things by using sources from "both sides". If it's a Russian asset I gather information from both russian and western sources, the most likely truth is probably somewhere in between.

It's easy to fall into the wunderwaffe trap and just creating unbeatable assets, but I spend a lot of time calibrating everything to make them more realistic. I mean, in real life we can be pretty sure that nothing works exactly as intended. 

[Lt.Turbo]

Any further Iranian assets (ships, SAMs, ground units) planned? Also, The upgraded and semi-mobile SA-3 would be a fun asset to have too. Also, any additional statics that make good strike targets would be a welcomed addition. 

Edited May 27, 2023 by Lt.Turbo

[HighMaintenanceB]

51 minutes ago, currenthill said:

No radar acquired yet, but so far I've implemented the launcher and CP. 

https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/camouflage-mobile-tracking-radar-model-1700656
https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/3d-model-mobile-tracking-radar-vityaz-1703480
I hope this is what you're looking for, but once more, it's quite expensive.   169 USD is equal to € 157.5 or 1827.4 SEK.  

On another note, I found a collection of 3d models of an HQ-9 Battalion of the People's Liberation Army.   It's also sort of expensive.  
https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/hq9-battalion-3d-model-1840545

[currenthill]

On 5/26/2023 at 10:39 AM, Havoc86 said:

Currenthill, thanks a lot for your GIANT work!

I have a proposal too. I see you are more interested in combat assets, but may I ask you to add a non-combat tactical transport (or strategic like An-124 "Condor", if you wish) aircraft for the Russian side (I'm not asking for West because there is a Military Aicraft Mod for that and some other addons). DCS gives us only IL-76 and An-26 for transport purposes, but Russian military has much more quiet unique transport and military passenger aircraft, like An-72 "Coaler" for example (it has unique design with its engines and ultra short takeoff distance).

Here are some photos.

1) An-12 "Cub" of the Naval Aviation of Russia (now being retired, but some planes remain in service; very old and smoky plane). 

2) An-72 "Coaler" of the Naval Aviation of Russia (new dark grey Navy livery);

3) AN-72 "Coaler" of the Aerospace Forces (ASF) of Russia (standard ASF livery);

4) An-148 of the ASF of Russia (standard ASF livery; newest military passenger plane; joint Russian-Ukrainian design...)

5) Tu-134 "Crusty" of the ASF of Russia (standard ASF livery; one of the main military passenger planes along with An-148 and Tu-154; very loud during takeoff).

I hope this might be interesting for you too along with combat assets.

 

On 5/26/2023 at 10:10 PM, AvgeekJoe said:

If there is any cargo airplane desperately needed in DCS World, I would say the An-124 Ruslan, "Condor".  Just my .02...

Thank you for the suggestion!

22 hours ago, Scotty Rotten said:

Or the An-2...

Thanks!

7 hours ago, Gogi12 said:

Hi, Currenthill, are there any chances for You to make, Yugoslav M-84 tank, or Israeli Spyder sam sistem?

Thank You for Your wonderfull work so far.

Well, it's hard to say. But I've made some pretty specific assets before, so you never know.

29 minutes ago, Lt.Turbo said:

Any further Iranian assets (ships, SAMs, ground units) planned? Also, The upgraded and semi-mobile SA-3 would be a fun asset to have too. Also, any additional statics that make good strike targets would be a welcomed addition. 

 

Definitely a possibility, if I get my hands on suitable 3d models. 

6 minutes ago, HighMaintenanceB said:

https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/camouflage-mobile-tracking-radar-model-1700656
https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/3d-model-mobile-tracking-radar-vityaz-1703480
I hope this is what you're looking for, but once more, it's quite expensive.   169 USD is equal to € 157.5 or 1827.4 SEK.  

On another note, I found a collection of 3d models of an HQ-9 Battalion of the People's Liberation Army.   It's also sort of expensive.  
https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/hq9-battalion-3d-model-1840545

Thanks! I also found those.

But they are, as you mentioned, pretty pricey. I'll probably wait some and see what my options are. 

Haha, yep, the HQ-9 battalion looks great. But that is definitely outside my price range.

[currenthill]

1 hour ago, HighMaintenanceB said:

https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/camouflage-mobile-tracking-radar-model-1700656
https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/3d-model-mobile-tracking-radar-vityaz-1703480
I hope this is what you're looking for, but once more, it's quite expensive.   169 USD is equal to € 157.5 or 1827.4 SEK.  

On another note, I found a collection of 3d models of an HQ-9 Battalion of the People's Liberation Army.   It's also sort of expensive.  
https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/hq9-battalion-3d-model-1840545

I figured it out. The model I bought that were incorrect. The guy who made the three S-350 models (LN, STR and CP) had mixed up the screenshots. So I just ordered the CP and got the STR.

[HighMaintenanceB]

33 minutes ago, currenthill said:

I figured it out. The model I bought that were incorrect. The guy who made the three S-350 models (LN, STR and CP) had mixed up the screenshots. So I just ordered the CP and got the STR.

Ah, man, very sorry.  Were you able to get the 3d developer to put the right screenshots in?  I had no idea it was such a mess.  

[currenthill]

Just now, HighMaintenanceB said:

Ah, man, very sorry.  Were you able to get the 3d developer to put the right screenshots in?  I had no idea it was such a mess.  

Yeah, since I figured out the system behind his mix-up I just ordered the "wrong" model and got the one I wanted. So it's all good now.

[HighMaintenanceB]

49 minutes ago, currenthill said:

Yeah, since I figured out the system behind his mix-up I just ordered the "wrong" model and got the one I wanted. So it's all good now.

Ah, that's a relief.  Anyway, we eagerly await more progress from your end.   You are doing God's work and you really ought to be on ED's payroll.   

[SullyFUBAR]

21 minutes ago, HighMaintenanceB said:

Ah, that's a relief.  Anyway, we eagerly await more progress from your end.   You are doing God's work and you really ought to be on ED's payroll.   

If he was on ED's payroll we wouldn't get anything. 

[HighMaintenanceB]

5 minutes ago, SullyFUBAR said:

If he was on ED's payroll we wouldn't get anything. 

You're not wrong.  Well, either way, I'm just glad we have such a vibrant community of modders like CH, Nightstork, Admiral, and the guys who did the A-4 Skyhawk, UH-60, Super Hornet, and F-16I.  

[tripod3]

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Haha, yep, the HQ-9 battalion looks great. But that is definitely outside my price range. 

This is a slightly non-standard approach for this topic, I don’t know if this violates forum's and CH's ethics, but let’s arrange crowdfunding specifically for HQ-9 for now. For example, this month we will chip in 5-100 USD each, and the next one too. And in the middle of summer, Currenthill will be able to purchase this set. So if someone ready to make some donate for this asset please press "like" and we will see some statistics.

 

Edited May 28, 2023 by tripod3

[Chris22]

16 hours ago, currenthill said:

Is this the real missile that s-350 launches?

16 hours ago, currenthill said:

 

[Timex3]

On 5/25/2023 at 3:24 PM, currenthill said:

PGZ-09 SPAAG 1.0.0 released!
Changelog Version 1.0.0

• Release version

Hi Currenthill, I just wanted to thank you for the PGZ-09, I enjoy using it! Thanks for bringing life to DCS World!

Timex 3

[Timex3]

16 hours ago, currenthill said:

I figured it out. The model I bought that were incorrect. The guy who made the three S-350 models (LN, STR and CP) had mixed up the screenshots. So I just ordered the CP and got the STR.

Is this in the works? I really like the Chinese air defense regiment, it looks amazing! 

[Stratos]

On 5/23/2023 at 10:31 AM, tripod3 said:

 

 

 

Meanwhile in SF2...

 

[Gundamator]

Hey CH, I think it would be really cool to see the MEADS system this Wikipedia article explains it quite well (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medium_Extended_Air_Defense_System). It is medium ranged system that fires vertical launched PAC-3 MSE and IRIS-T SLM. It was developed by the US, Germany, and Italy, though only Germany is purchasing it. One of the things I like about it its that it shares some 3d assets with other NATO SAM systems making it easier to model those in the future. I am unsure if you can find good 3d assets but if you can I would to see it.

 

- Gundamator 

[currenthill]

8 hours ago, Chris22 said:

Is this the real missile that s-350 launches?

It's one of the two. This is the 9M96E2. If I can find reference pictures I will also implement the short range 9M100.

4 hours ago, Timex3 said:

Hi Currenthill, I just wanted to thank you for the PGZ-09, I enjoy using it! Thanks for bringing life to DCS World!

Timex 3

Thank you!

4 hours ago, Timex3 said:

Is this in the works? I really like the Chinese air defense regiment, it looks amazing! 

Thanks! It's the Russian S-350 Vityaz MRAD. I will get to the Chinese SAMs shortly.

1 hour ago, Gundamator said:

Hey CH, I think it would be really cool to see the MEADS system this Wikipedia article explains it quite well (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medium_Extended_Air_Defense_System). It is medium ranged system that fires vertical launched PAC-3 MSE and IRIS-T SLM. It was developed by the US, Germany, and Italy, though only Germany is purchasing it. One of the things I like about it its that it shares some 3d assets with other NATO SAM systems making it easier to model those in the future. I am unsure if you can find good 3d assets but if you can I would to see it.

 

- Gundamator 

Great suggestion!

[currenthill]

It's a first test, lots of tweaking and testing to do.

Edited May 28, 2023 by currenthill

[SullyFUBAR]

15 hours ago, tripod3 said:

This is a slightly non-standard approach for this topic, I don’t know if this violates forum's and CH's ethics, but let’s arrange crowdfunding specifically for HQ-9 for now. For example, this month we will chip in 5-100 USD each, and the next one too. And in the middle of summer, Currenthill will be able to purchase this set. So if someone ready to make some donate for this asset please press "like" and we will see some statistics.

 

 

I'll post the ko-fi link again since it has been brought up again. Not spamming, just supporting. 

https://ko-fi.com/currenthill

[Cepacol]

5 hours ago, currenthill said:

It's a first test, lots of tweaking and testing to do.

 

Incredible! Very cool! What is the engagement range of the S-350?