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Title: re-vamp 3D models for ships
Post by: Wildcat1 on June 14, 2011, 08:27:29 AM
pretty simple wish here.

ships are long-overdue for a re-model. i'm pretty sure they are still at AH1 standards.

i think now that we have new fields and town objects, ships should come next

 :salute
Title: Re: re-vamp 3D models for ships
Post by: ToeTag on June 14, 2011, 08:29:40 AM
weren't they remodeled a couple of years ago?
Title: Re: re-vamp 3D models for ships
Post by: Spikes on June 14, 2011, 08:30:39 AM
weren't they remodeled a couple of years ago?
Yes.
Title: Re: re-vamp 3D models for ships
Post by: Wildcat1 on June 14, 2011, 08:31:34 AM
weren't they remodeled a couple of years ago?

 from what i've observed they still have 2D models. for instance, on destroyers/cruisers, the anchor is "painted" on the side, with no texture.
Title: Re: re-vamp 3D models for ships
Post by: Noir on June 14, 2011, 09:19:33 AM
from what i've observed they still have 2D models. for instance, on destroyers/cruisers, the anchor is "painted" on the side, with no texture.

this is what you call a texture. You want it to be to be modeled in 3D. I'm not sure it is a good use of CPU power to render a detailed Anchor in a heavy CV battle.

The CV's have been redone a short while ago, I definitely +1 your request but it will go nowhere.
Title: Re: re-vamp 3D models for ships
Post by: Pigslilspaz on June 14, 2011, 12:11:53 PM
Maybe you should see what they looked like before they were updated, they look beautiful in comparison.
Title: Re: re-vamp 3D models for ships
Post by: PFactorDave on June 14, 2011, 12:14:14 PM
Maybe you should see what they looked like before they were updated, they look beautiful in comparison.

I would agree with this.  The ships look very nice now, in comparison that is.
Title: Re: re-vamp 3D models for ships
Post by: AWwrgwy on June 14, 2011, 01:35:55 PM
Raise the elevator.



wrongway
Title: Re: re-vamp 3D models for ships
Post by: Wildcat1 on June 14, 2011, 01:57:41 PM
Ok, I must not have been around when they were updated. It was just a simple, harmless observation. Somewhere down the line tho (1-2 years maybe) i think there should be variety in the cv models. I.e. japanese carriers, British etc...

Also, why is the current cv model scaled down from it's real-life counterpart? Could that be an acceptable change?
Title: Re: re-vamp 3D models for ships
Post by: Lusche on June 14, 2011, 01:58:43 PM
Also, why is the current cv model scaled down from it's real-life counterpart?

How do you figure it is? :)
Title: Re: re-vamp 3D models for ships
Post by: gyrene81 on June 14, 2011, 02:05:29 PM
How do you figure it is? :)
wingspan...  :D

(http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/ships/img/CVE/CVE-20_Barnes.gif)
Title: Re: re-vamp 3D models for ships
Post by: Wildcat1 on June 14, 2011, 02:05:58 PM
How do you figure it is? :)

oops, maybe i'm wrong  :bolt:

i've always thought the deck is narrower in AH
Title: Re: re-vamp 3D models for ships
Post by: PFactorDave on June 14, 2011, 02:06:45 PM
wingspan...  :D

(http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/ships/img/CVE/CVE-20_Barnes.gif)

Look at all those pre-broken P38s!  No doubt on the way to supply the SAPP guys...
Title: Re: re-vamp 3D models for ships
Post by: iron650 on June 14, 2011, 02:19:52 PM
Ok, I must not have been around when they were updated. It was just a simple, harmless observation. Somewhere down the line tho (1-2 years maybe) i think there should be variety in the cv models. I.e. japanese carriers, British etc...

Also, why is the current cv model scaled down from it's real-life counterpart? Could that be an acceptable change?

How about light carriers and escort carriers, too?
+1  :aok

Title: Re: re-vamp 3D models for ships
Post by: stabbyy on June 14, 2011, 04:06:37 PM
honestly i dont think they need remoded though detail is one thing but are you ever going to really appreciate it chances are one of the ppl engaged in the fight will be dead before they even get a chance to take note of it and if ur staring at the anchor on another ship while getting shot at then its a distraction and in which case not recomended.. i just dont see it being of use(unless u could lower the anchor and stop the ship) but carrier types i agree with so +1 on that

i think its good enough they actaully used real ID tags on the ships however... the aircraft lift needs to be put UP i cannot see them launching planes while bringing a plane up....(or landing) and the pittsburgh could use its real paintjob...

CA(heavy cruiser) is CA72(baltimore class heavy cruiser pittsburgh)
CV(carrier vessel) is CV15(essex class carrier randolph)
DD(destroyer) not real but its the USS waffle(read the flag)

(just some random facts)
Title: Re: re-vamp 3D models for ships
Post by: iron650 on June 14, 2011, 04:20:02 PM
Just to put it out there... they said that there were batteries with 4x 8 inch guns called "Chicago Pianos" and had some .50s to shoot at planes that are even closer to the carriers without going down.


Raise the elevator.



wrongway

The elevator was never raised... maybe we could try lobbing bombs under the deck. How about we put the number of the CV on the side where they put the number of the CV group? (sorry about the wording) Like, C187 would have the CV have a 187 painted instead of the 15.
Title: Re: re-vamp 3D models for ships
Post by: AWwrgwy on June 14, 2011, 04:41:47 PM
Just to put it out there... they said that there were batteries with 4x 8 inch guns called "Chicago Pianos" and had some .50s to shoot at planes that are even closer to the carriers without going down.


"Chicago Pianos" were quad 1" AAA which were prone to jamming and replaced by 40mm's.

.50's were only on prewar Destroyers, as were the above quad 1"s, and also quickly replaced due to being ineffective with 20mm's.

I can only think of French or British BB's, one or two maybe, with Quad mounted turret guns.


wrongway
Title: Re: re-vamp 3D models for ships
Post by: badhorse on June 14, 2011, 04:55:41 PM
Raise the elevator.



wrongway

agree
Title: Re: re-vamp 3D models for ships
Post by: legomiles on July 06, 2011, 08:34:15 PM
i cant believe this but i think i see CATAPULTS on the carier decks. :huh
thos are for FIGHTER JETS!!!!!!!! -_-
WTF!?!?!?!?!?
Title: Re: re-vamp 3D models for ships
Post by: B-17 on July 06, 2011, 09:34:35 PM
Could someone post picture(s) of the Ships BEFORE they were updated?
Title: Re: re-vamp 3D models for ships
Post by: AHTbolt on July 06, 2011, 10:00:10 PM
Essex class carriers had catapults. And they mounted 50 cals on the superstructure. And could steam backwards to land aircraft from the front. http://microworks.net/pacific/ships/carriers/essex.htm