Military Assets for DCS by Currenthill

[Hawkeye60]

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shots fired!

LOL

I got to know Mr Urbi from my association with the VSN team.

@Oban is correct in that he comes off as rude.

But I do not think he means any harm or offense,

He wants the mods to be as perfect as possible,

within the constrains we are give in the sim.

He does do Very good texture work!

I do not take offense.

Life is too short for that.

He means well.

But his bedside manner would make me want to die rather that be treated by him!

@Urbi No offense meant!

I do not even block his messages.

I try to pick his brain to learn.

We all have some talent to share.

so take no offense,

He is who he is.

He called me stubborn!

The pot calling the kettle black!

That is all.

Now back to the Currenthill masterworks!

Lets not foul up his thread.

Cheers!

 

[ivan-ivanov-1902]

18 часов назад, Ironghost сказал:

Hi CH, I ask a stupid question and I hope I don't bother you, but I saw that the smoke of the SA-N-6 Grumble missile is perhaps the best made on DCS at the moment, I ask you, would it be possible to use it with all other types of missiles launched by all ships in the game? Or is it too complicated to do? Happy Sunday.

Any smoke for any rocket is possible.

[Ironghost]

5 ore fa, ivan-ivanov-1902 ha scritto:

È possibile qualsiasi fumo per qualsiasi razzo.

Thanks for the reply, so if you wanted this thick smoke you could also put it on the tomahawk missile which has really bad smoke to look at.

[lodewijk12]

Hey CH, i watched the Grim reapers video showing off your Ka-52, and in it you mentioned some things about the Ka-52M

including that it has a new Radar which it uses with the LMUR missile.

and while it is true it has a new radar, it is not what it uses to fire the LMUR missile.

i just wanted to point out it uses a Datalink pod to fire LMUR missiles.

here are some pics of it. 

[lodewijk12]

oh if you ever think about doing the Mi-28N and its newer Mi-28NM variant, which can also use the LMUR missile.

it has the 2 way datalink antenna integrated into its revised nose cone.

pic of the differences between the 28N and 28NM

 

 

[VFA41_Lion]

7 minutes ago, lodewijk12 said:

oh if you ever think about doing the Mi-28N and its newer Mi-28NM variant, which can also use the LMUR missile.

it has the 2 way datalink antenna integrated into its revised nose cone.

pic of the differences between the 28N and 28NM

 

 

the Mi-28 is already in DCS

[Oban]

45 minutes ago, VFA41_Lion said:

the Mi-28 is already in DCS

and it's not that great compared to what CH can make, it's a very basic model, I think the Mi28 N variants would be welcome

There's also M1A1's and T90's in the game, but CH made his versions better. CH takes addons for DCS to a whole new level

[Woogey]

Good Day Current Hill,

I have not installed your version of the Ticonderoga yet, but I have a question about it.  Did you increase the texture resolution of that model by chance?  The base model is accurate in in shape but the default DCS textures of that model always left a bit to be desired.  If you did not do anything with the textures, could you please upgrade those for your model?  It would also be a nice bullet point to add on your website for that model. 

 

As a side note (Probably not possible):  It would be cool to add the experimental Blue Bottom of the USS Port Royal

 

Thank You for your consideration, -Preston

[ivan-ivanov-1902]

4 часа назад, Ironghost сказал:

Thanks for the reply, so if you wanted this thick smoke you could also put it on the tomahawk missile which has really bad smoke to look at.

Because of the fuel, everyone's smoke is different. to reduce visibility in flight too. I think so

[Woogey]

@ivan-ivanov-1902 As you can see, the US missiles should have a lot more smoke. 

-Preston

[currenthill]

On 12/3/2023 at 12:49 PM, Loner said:

Hi, the problem is not related to your mods.

After the update, one of the installed mods caused this issue (and since I downloaded K-52 & TB-2 immediately after the update, I thought it was related to them, because removing them magically solves the issue). Since there are dozens of mods, I don't wanted to spend time to determine which one is no longer working after last update.

And now it has another issue, not all your mods were of the latest version and with each new version you have to download the same mod again and again. It takes much time.

I can make an open source program specifically for your mods, like ОvGME, which will work with the Git system.

A small program that starts in the tray and checks whether there are changes in the git repository, if there are, displays notifications about it and the player downloads only changes, not a new 1GB archive.

Yep, I agree on the distribution/update issue. It's very inefficient at the moment. And I understand the hassle of keeping up with all my updates. But I really don't have much of a choice at the moment. The best solution for users would of course be to have them incorporated into core DCS. But since that's not possible at the moment, I've been thinking about different solutions. I've been offered solutions like the one you suggest. I haven't made up my mind yet, but I need to make some changes, that's for sure.

On 12/3/2023 at 1:07 PM, Loner said:

 @currenthill can you make a guide on how you make mods step by step? Where do you get code samples, how do you make 3D models, etc.?

I have described my process in my FAQ: https://www.currenthill.com/faq

On 12/3/2023 at 1:29 PM, Ironghost said:

Hi CH, I ask a stupid question and I hope I don't bother you, but I saw that the smoke of the SA-N-6 Grumble missile is perhaps the best made on DCS at the moment, I ask you, would it be possible to use it with all other types of missiles launched by all ships in the game? Or is it too complicated to do? Happy Sunday.

Yep, that looks much better. I will look into it. 

2 hours ago, lodewijk12 said:

Hey CH, i watched the Grim reapers video showing off your Ka-52, and in it you mentioned some things about the Ka-52M

including that it has a new Radar which it uses with the LMUR missile.

and while it is true it has a new radar, it is not what it uses to fire the LMUR missile.

i just wanted to point out it uses a Datalink pod to fire LMUR missiles.

here are some pics of it. 

Correct, and I actually knew that. But sometimes in the videos, where everything is happening in real time, I forget.

2 hours ago, VFA41_Lion said:

the Mi-28 is already in DCS

Yeah, but it's not very good looking, haha. I would be interested in making a newer Mi-28 version, but it won't happen until we have support for trainable cannons. Which is especially important for the Mi-28, where it's more or less the center piece. 

1 hour ago, Woogey said:

Good Day Current Hill,

I have not installed your version of the Ticonderoga yet, but I have a question about it.  Did you increase the texture resolution of that model by chance?  The base model is accurate in in shape but the default DCS textures of that model always left a bit to be desired.  If you did not do anything with the textures, could you please upgrade those for your model?  It would also be a nice bullet point to add on your website for that model. 

 

As a side note (Probably not possible):  It would be cool to add the experimental Blue Bottom of the USS Port Royal

 

Thank You for your consideration, -Preston

I haven't done anything to the mesh or textures for my updated Burke and Tico. My plan has been to replace the models to make them more accurate, like removal of the forward Phalanx etc. 

54 minutes ago, Woogey said:

@ivan-ivanov-1902 As you can see, the US missiles should have a lot more smoke. 

-Preston

I agree.

[ivan-ivanov-1902]

1 час назад, Woogey сказал:

@ivan-ivanov-1902 As you can see, the US missiles should have a lot more smoke. 

-Preston

Yes, I see. This is a question for the ED. And for rockets with an available LUA file, you can adjust the smoke yourself

[Loner]

22 hours ago, currenthill said:

Yep, I agree on the distribution/update issue. It's very inefficient at the moment. And I understand the hassle of keeping up with all my updates. But I really don't have much of a choice at the moment. The best solution for users would of course be to have them incorporated into core DCS. But since that's not possible at the moment, I've been thinking about different solutions. I've been offered solutions like the one you suggest. I haven't made up my mind yet, but I need to make some changes, that's for sure.

I delved a little into this question, not everything is as simple as it seemed. A bunch of restrictions in the free version of github, like a file size limit of 2 GB, not that it's small, but at some point it can become a problem. The max size of the 100 GB repository will eventually become a bottleneck…

OvGME uses C++, on the one hand, it is a great solution because it will work even on a calculator. On the other hand, you need to use the installer. If you write in C#, it is much easier, and you can make a portable program that will work without installation. But there are a lot of issues with support in this case, whether it will work on all Windows builds and so on…

There is also a question with git, whether to install it separately, or to use libraries for C# that will work with github without installing gitbash. There is also a separate topic on how to organize it structurally. Also, most likely, integration with git-lfs will be needed.

22 hours ago, currenthill said:

I have described my process in my FAQ: https://www.currenthill.com/faq

Yes, I read it all. I have the necessary knowledge to do it all. But I don't have enough understanding of how all this should work in DCS. For example, I made the Su-24MU mod long before your mod, bolted the cockpit from the Su-25T and just flew for fun... But I was never able to make the wing folding mechanism work. And I don't understand how to collect everything that is needed in one complete mod. That's why I've never uploaded the mods I made myself in general, because they're unfinished, and I have no idea how to finish them.

I would be very grateful if you would release a step-by-step instruction where it would be described that you open such and such a program, download some 3D model, made an animation, make an .edm file, set parameters and run it in the game as something new.

Yes, I understand that it will take a lot of time, but step by step it would be possible to make a small instruction for example of something simple such as L-ATV.

[Hawkeye60]

@Loner

If you are serious about going further in your modding adventure,

Send me a PM.

I can help.

There is a lot to learn.

What you need is a support team!

I can provide this to you, in SPADES!

Cheers!

 

[Hyperion___]

I have a question and I don't know if I'm doing something wrong. I'm using the US ships mod and when I use the BGM-09E to attack, he launches normal, and fly for about 3, 4 minutes and then start flying in circles. I used attack a point, and put 1 missile for each target, but still not working, It's seems like he looses the target. Thank you.

[clanitho]

55 minutes ago, Hyperion___ said:

I have a question and I don't know if I'm doing something wrong. I'm using the US ships mod and when I use the BGM-09E to attack, he launches normal, and fly for about 3, 4 minutes and then start flying in circles. I used attack a point, and put 1 missile for each target, but still not working, It's seems like he looses the target. Thank you.

It's a DCS bug, a fix should be in the next open beta update.

[Hyperion___]

39 minutes ago, clanitho said:

It's a DCS bug, a fix should be in the next open beta update.

Oh thank you. I thought I was doing something wrong.

[Loner]

18 hours ago, Hawkeye60 said:

If you are serious about going further in your modding adventure,

Captain, I'm ready for adventure!

I don't have much time to do it now. Therefore, if I manage to add a brick to the game that will make fire and drive, I will be happy. I will make something good out of it in the future)

@TeTeT shared a great article from which I can learn a lot, that's exactly what I was asking for. I didn't work much with the blender, but I think I can make a brick) If there are any questions, I will definitely contact you! Thank you for your support!

Edited December 6, 2023 by BIGNEWY
politics

[spikef22]

I've been thinking a lot about cold war assets and I think now one would be more capable than CH when it comes to getting us an AI F-111. It's something the sim really needs with all the 80s and 70s jets coming 

[Timex3]

1 hour ago, spikef22 said:

I've been thinking a lot about cold war assets and I think now one would be more capable than CH when it comes to getting us an AI F-111. It's something the sim really needs with all the 80s and 70s jets coming 

An F-111 would be so amazing! 

[akitaken]

Hi currenthill, 

 

Would it be possible to have submarines as they are of main importance and would be a real asset to the built-up squadrons ? 

Thanks

 

[BIGNEWY]

A reminder for all, 

keep politics out of this thread and our forum. 

thank you

[Abburo]

2 hours ago, akitaken said:

Hi currenthill, 

 

Would it be possible to have submarines as they are of main importance and would be a real asset to the built-up squadrons ? 

Thanks

 

Why that, we can just imagine a submarine under water right? Can be a simple cube as it Isn't supposed to be seen anyway...  

[akitaken]

A simple $3 Md cube deserves some efforts... 

[Hawkeye60]

The rumor I heard was a Swedish sub was in consideration

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gotland-class_submarine