Ghostrida9 Posted September 19, 2005 Posted September 19, 2005 maybe we can convert Flightsim 2004 models for lockon, its just an idea so don't get me wrong but these models look damn nice too, (Have someone seen the Lago Tornado :rolleyes: ) outstanding....!!! Eternal RAF Gütersloh Airbase Project Now or Never
SuperKungFu Posted September 19, 2005 Posted September 19, 2005 Yea I asked the same question a while ago, unfortunately, the lock on community is not as big as fs2004 so there’s not that many people out there that could create models. Also, the 3rd party does not have any kits to install new models; every model will have to go through ED first. There are still a lot of other aspects into adding a new model, such as coding and damage model (which fs2004 don’t have). [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Shaman Posted September 20, 2005 Posted September 20, 2005 That's a very nice idea. But there are copyright issues. I believe you need permission of original authors if you want to rip, and then modify their FS2004 models on 3DStudio/GMAX for LockOn. 51PVO Founding member (DEC2007-) 100KIAP Founding member (DEC2018-) :: Shaman aka [100☭] Shamansky tail# 44 or 444 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] 100KIAP Regiment Early Warning & Control officer
ED Team Glowing_Amraam Posted September 22, 2005 ED Team Posted September 22, 2005 Yeah that's true. But really, who WOULDN'T want their own model moved over to another game? :D https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJRhtnqA-67pKmQ3A2GsgA ED youtube channel https://www.facebook.com/glowingamraam My facebook page
SuperKungFu Posted September 22, 2005 Posted September 22, 2005 Despite the copyright issues, the 3rd party still cannot add models on their own unless ED allows us to do that. Which is a shame because several really beautiful models like TS-77strikemax’s Su-27 model was halted because ED wanted their own artist to create the flyable models. I just hope they add new flyable models in the next addon (which i haven't heard any news on so i guess it's not going to happen :icon_frow ) [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Shaman Posted September 23, 2005 Posted September 23, 2005 Let ED do Su-27 model! They've made great job with the Su-25T model! 51PVO Founding member (DEC2007-) 100KIAP Founding member (DEC2018-) :: Shaman aka [100☭] Shamansky tail# 44 or 444 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] 100KIAP Regiment Early Warning & Control officer
SuperKungFu Posted September 24, 2005 Posted September 24, 2005 Let ED do Su-27 model! They've made great job with the Su-25T model! Yes i agree they did do a good job with the Su-25T, but the real question is...when and will they actually replace the old flyable models. Anyway....shamandgg i heard you were also running on a GeForce4 Ti 4200, what settings do you play on? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
504MrWolf Posted September 24, 2005 Posted September 24, 2005 LOL Shamans 4200 usually emmit's a toastie burning smell when we play lockon :D;) www.VVS504.co.uk www.lockonskins.co.uk
Bungle_uk Posted September 24, 2005 Posted September 24, 2005 As far as i am aware, it is not possible to convert a mdl file (fs format for aircraft) back to its original form. Even if it were possible, there would still be a substantial amount of work to be done (retagging, lods, damage etc..) The other thing fs has in its favour is the ability to use gmax to create aircraft etc.. Most people simply cant afford the price tag of 3dsmax If it were possible to use gmax for lock on, i think there would a few more people working on stuff (myself being one of them.) some aircraft for fs are created with 3dsmax but its usually the payware aircraft eg lagos tornado. It would be nice to think they would let us use it but I really cant see them giving away the source file for it when its a payware release anyway. (be great if they did though :) )
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