Silver_Dragon 3D modeling

[joey45]

How did you get the boats ingame??

[Silver_Dragon]

That is a easy concept, only need a similar file structure of a helo or airplane .lua archive. And put the on a directory on de MOD directory

 

I put the on: C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World\Mods\tech\Project183

 

My funtional Pr-183 LUA example:

-- Project183 class Torpedo boat

mount_vfs_model_path (current_mod_path.."/Shapes") <-- EDM files archive

--mount_vfs_liveries_path (current_mod_path.."/Liveries") <-- Pluging and liveries directory

mount_vfs_texture_path (current_mod_path.."/Textures/Project183_Class") <-- Directory and Texture archive (zip)

 

GT = {};

GT_t.ws = 0;

 

set_recursive_metatable(GT, GT_t.generic_ship) <-- That add ship to DCS:W

 

GT.visual = {}

GT.visual.shape = "project183" <-- EDM name ship objetc

GT.visual.shape_dstr = "" <-- EDM name destroyed ship object

 

GT.life = 0.8; <-- Life bar

GT.mass = 6.1e+001; <-- Object Mass on Kg

GT.max_velocity = 81.4880 <-- Velocity on Km/H

GT.race_velocity = 15.4333 <-- Velocity on Km/H

GT.economy_velocity = 10.2889 <-- Velocity on Km/H

GT.economy_distance = 1.1112e+007 <-- Range on Km

GT.race_distance = 2.778e+006 <-- Range on Km

GT.shipLength = 152.4 --172.8 <-- Length on Meters

GT.Width = 21 --15 <-- Width on Meters

GT.Height = 74.4 --37.2 <-- Height on Meters

GT.Length = 152.4 --172.8

GT.DeckLevel = 0.5

GT.X_nose = 3.5

GT.X_tail = -3.5

GT.Tail_Width = 2

GT.Gamma_max = 0.35

GT.Om = 0.05

GT.speedup = 0.567114 <-- aceleration ???

GT.R_min = 40 <-- Turn Rate ???

GT.distFindObstacles = 80

 

GT.numParking = 0 <- For carriers

GT.Plane_Num_ = 0 <- Launching points ??

GT.Helicopter_Num_ = 0 <-Launching points ??

 

GT.airWeaponDist = 3000 <- Max anti air weapons range

GT.airFindDist = 5000 <- Max air range search

 

-- weapon systems

GT.WS = {}

GT.WS.maxTargetDetectionRange = 5000; <- Max sea target detection range

GT.WS.fire_on_march = true; <- can fire on movement

 

--GT.WS.radar_type = 102

 

---- Nose 2M+3M cannon

ws = GT_t.inc_ws();

GT.WS[ws] = {}

GT.WS[ws].center = 'Turret1' <- Traverse Object Name

GT.WS[ws].drawArgument1 = 13 <- Traverse argument

GT.WS[ws].drawArgument2 = 14 <- Elevation argument

GT.WS[ws].omegaY = math.rad(40) <- Traverse rate of turn on degress / second

GT.WS[ws].omegaZ = math.rad(70) <- Elevation rate of turn on degress / second

GT.WS[ws].angles = {

{math.rad(170), math.rad(-150), math.rad(-10), math.rad(85)}, <- Max / Min Traverse / Elevation angles

};

GT.WS[ws].reference_angle_Y=math.rad(0); <- Traverse position on no combat status

GT.WS[ws].reference_angle_Z=math.rad(10); <- Elevation position on no combat status

 

 

__LN = add_launcher(GT.WS[ws], GT_t.LN_t.automatic_gun_25mm); <- Weapon definition

__LN.BR = { {connector_name = 'GUN_POINT_1'},

{connector_name = 'GUN_POINT_2'}

};

__LN.PL[1].ammo_capacity = 130;

__LN.PL[1].ammunition_reserve = 400

__LN.PL[1].reactionTime = 3;

__LN.PL[1].shot_delay = 0.2;

__LN.PL[1].fireAnimationArgument = 125;

__LN.PL[1].recoilArgument = 33;

__LN.PL[1].recoilTime = 0.2;

__LN = nil;

 

-- AFT 2M+3M cannon

ws = GT_t.inc_ws();

GT.WS[ws] = {}

GT.WS[ws].center = 'Turret002'

GT.WS[ws].drawArgument1 = 15

GT.WS[ws].drawArgument2 = 16

GT.WS[ws].omegaY = math.rad(40)

GT.WS[ws].omegaZ = math.rad(70)

GT.WS[ws].angles = {

{math.rad(170), math.rad(-170), math.rad(-10), math.rad(85)},

};

GT.WS[ws].reference_angle_Y=math.rad(0);

GT.WS[ws].reference_angle_Z=math.rad(10)

 

__LN = add_launcher(GT.WS[ws], GT_t.LN_t.automatic_gun_25mm);

__LN.BR = { {connector_name = 'GUN_POINT_3'},

{connector_name = 'GUN_POINT_4'}

};

__LN.PL[1].ammo_capacity = 200;

__LN.PL[1].ammunition_reserve = 400

__LN.PL[1].reactionTime = 3;

__LN.PL[1].shot_delay = 0.5;

--__LN.fireAnimationArgument = 124;

--__LN.recoilArgument = 33;

--__LN.recoilTime = 0.2;

__LN = nil;

 

GT.Name = "Project183_Class"

GT.DisplayName = _("PT Project183 Class") <- Object Editor name

GT.Rate = 20

 

GT.Sensors = { OPTIC = {"generic tank daysight", "human nightsight", "human daysight"},

-- RADAR = {

-- "Patriot str",

-- }

};

GT.DetectionRange = GT.airFindDist; <- Radar / other systems detection range (on DCS:W editor)

GT.ThreatRange = GT.airWeaponDist; <- Fire distance range (on DCS:W editor)

GT.Singleton ="no";

GT.mapclasskey = "P0091000039"; <- DCS:W editor icon

GT.attribute = {wsType_Navy,wsType_Ship,wsType_ArmedShip,wsType_GenericLightArmoredShip,

"low_reflection_vessel",

"Light armed ships",

};

GT.Categories = {

{name = "Armed Ship"},

};

 

add_surface_unit(GT)

Edited April 7, 2013 by Silver_Dragon

[Silver_Dragon]

A little 183 investigation..... crew inboard: 14 (2 officers captain, chief engine ??)

 

on Deck:

2 gunners

3 on the "bridge" (captain / helm, radar / radio operator , engineer operator + 2 (signal operators / TT / DC / ammo reloaders ??), others 7 under deck (cheff enginier + 1 sailor ??, spare crew ??)

 

 

Internal array show 2 office cabins (1+1) and the Kitchen / crew quarters (12)

 

 

The engine section show (2+2)x Diesel engine M-50F or 50F-1-M or M-50FTK 4500 hp (3530 Kw), 1x generator 12.5v, 3x Diesel Tanks (unknow diesel quantity).

 

Pr-183 data:

Max vel: 43-44 Knts.

Cruise: 33 Knts.

Economic: 14 Knts.

 

Range: 600 Nautic Milles (33 Knts), 1000 Nautic Milles (14 Knts)

Edited April 7, 2013 by Silver_Dragon

[joey45]

Thanks.

[RagnarDa]

Nice work SD!

[Silver_Dragon]

Because I'm not sure if ED implemented the naval environment, and my complete ignorance of how to add weapons or other equipment to ships (crew, sensors, IA, including that I can not put torpedoes and depth charges, much less make them work) , I would like to give me your opinion whether or not to continue modeling with ships or continue the MOD.

 

Unfortunately I'm just a amateur modeler and dcs fan, no a 3rdParty or a profesional.

Edited May 7, 2013 by Silver_Dragon

[PinkyandBrain]

Hey SD,

 

sorry for digging out that old thread but i came up on it when my Dangerous Waters Installation stopped working in Windows 8 and i had the idea to get something similar started in DCS World.

 

It seems that the engine does have a lot of limitations and i have absolutely no knowledge in gettings something inside the DCS Engine but hey... where's a will there's a way :) And as i have quite a few years of modeling experience i can at least provide a Little help ;)

 

I'd be interested if you're still up for the navy Thing today or did you already give up on it completely?

 

Best regards

Stefan

[joey45]

GT.numParking = 0 <- Launching points for planes Kuz 3 Nimitz 4
GT.Plane_Num_ = 0 <- Number of planes the carrier can hold??
GT.Helicopter_Num_ = 0 <- number of helis...not sure. ??

 

If you look in the Kuz/Nimitz .LUAs you'll see

 

Still can't figure out on how to add the starting points..

 

Will show them off next yr.

[Silver_Dragon]

Hello people. I return to that necropost.....;)

 

Two mouth ago, on early march. I revive the "old" Pr.129, sorry if the "progress" was discontinue. some little updates to the model.

 

[tysonbishop964]

Woo this is going again <3 I love the work

[joey45]

Awesome news.

[NRG-Vampire]

Awesome news.

 

great :thumbup:

one question Dragon: did you finished your tank round/shell models such as SABOT/HEAT ? would be nice to see more detailed projectiles - just like your new, more detailed kmgu bomblets :thumbsup:

[NineLine]

Nice work SD... looking good.

[Silver_Dragon]

great :thumbup:

one question Dragon: did you finished your tank round/shell models such as SABOT/HEAT ? would be nice to see more detailed projectiles - just like your new, more detailed kmgu bomblets :thumbsup:

 

Everything is stopped, have to go slowly returning, and see if I'm specifying more things for the future. I think for ammunition, would need someone make texture process, some type of quality control and the handwork of implement them into DCS: W. I think to do them, that require ED collaboration :cry: something similar with my naval models.

[Silver_Dragon]

Two new pics of two models to pass time. (sorry by the low poly count).

 

ZAB 2.5

 

RBK-500 ZAB

[BIGNEWY]

Nice work Silver_Dragon

[Silver_Dragon]

Submission Container Unit BSF with PTAB-2.5KA submunition to KMGU-2 (no textured)

[Buckeye]

This looks really cool...good work Silver.

[RagnarDa]

Nice! Just going to get started on the ABM (Advanced Buoyancy Model)... :)

[Silver_Dragon]

I have very time have no update that post...(sorry by low quality of the models)

CVN-78

 

Lafayette frigate

 

Proyect 183

 

LCM-1E

 

F-100

[joey45]

The F-100 Looks like it's been turbosmoothed....

 

All looking good tho.

[Silver_Dragon]

Pr 183 new details:

[Ninja1959]

Nice work Silver_Dragon.........

[Paganus]

Looking good.

 

Happy to see you are still building ships.

[joey45]

Looking awesome.