I've been tinkering again

Savage · Post by **Savage** » 30 May 2007, 12:12

Weescotty wrote:
Tweek wrote:What a fantastic model!

You know I'll be using this for a flyable!
You'll have problems and unwanted characteristics due to the custom XML code used to do the various animations.

For example -
If you have full flaps and the front wheel turning youll get all the animations for the braking happeneing (as in pic above).

It's still better than using the Ito version!

MIKE JG · Post by **MIKE JG** » 31 May 2007, 00:26

Well you guys won't have to wait for long to have a "flyable" version. AlphaSim is just about ready to release this one. Yes it's payware, but that's a whole other debate.

AlphaSim Gripen

VulcanDriver · Post by **VulcanDriver** » 31 May 2007, 06:24

Some interesting stuff on the Alphasim forum Gripen page.

John

Weescotty · Post by **Weescotty** » 01 Jun 2007, 02:43

Much the same as Nicks F-15 to keep up the quality I had to use a second texture (512 x 512) for the weapons.

Good side is it allowed me to get quite detailed with them.

RipPipPip · Post by **RipPipPip** » 01 Jun 2007, 05:13

Weescotty wrote:Much the same as Nicks F-15 to keep up the quality I had to use a second texture (512 x 512) for the weapons.
Good side is it allowed me to get quite detailed with them.

Oh, interesting move ...

nickblack423 · Post by **nickblack423** » 01 Jun 2007, 09:35

Its worked really well for me. Means I can make a batch of Weapons models that can be used in any project and I dont have to keep redoing textures on each models paintkit, I can just add the additional 256kb texture. I also totally ran out of space for the Strike Eagle and when you see the loadout options you'll see why. Ive virtually filled a 512x512 texture with weapons and pylons.

Its worked out cos I have been able to use the Paveway, with those textures for the F-14D, with no hassle at all, no remapping of textures required.

Nick

Weescotty · Post by **Weescotty** » 08 Jun 2007, 02:53

Dev update......

Just more tinkering -

Flags and pilot head now animated.
Added Sidewinder covers and flags.
Added Maverick flags
Added main gear landing lights.

mikewmac · Post by **mikewmac** » 08 Jun 2007, 10:39

Weescotty wrote:Dev update......

Just more tinkering -

Flags and pilot head now animated.
Added Sidewinder covers and flags.
Added Maverick flags
Added main gear landing lights.

Kev,

That fantastic looking Gripen is a long way from home, isn't it?

Mike

btaylo24 · Post by **btaylo24** » 08 Jun 2007, 10:41

LOL

Mike, I think I know that base!!

Barry

mikewmac · Post by **mikewmac** » 08 Jun 2007, 10:44

btaylo24 wrote:LOL

Mike, I think I know that base!!

Barry

Barry,

Didn't we spend quite a few hours there over the past few months.

Mike

btaylo24 · Post by **btaylo24** » 08 Jun 2007, 10:54

I think it was more than a few hrs, more like a few days.

Barry

mikewmac · Post by **mikewmac** » 08 Jun 2007, 15:01

btaylo24 wrote:I think it was more than a few hrs, more like a few days.

Barry

Weeks maybe???

Mike

Weescotty · Post by **Weescotty** » 08 Jun 2007, 15:11

Months? lol.

Thanks for the FDE Mike, she looks sweet.

Fancy a crack at one for the T-6 II?

mikewmac · Post by **mikewmac** » 08 Jun 2007, 15:52

Weescotty wrote:Months? lol.

Thanks for the FDE Mike, she looks sweet.

Fancy a crack at one for the T-6 II?

Kev,

I'm glad that you like the AI FDE for the Gripen. She's a hot little bird, isn't she?

Send along the AI T-6 II model when you're ready and I'll give it a go. AI FDE's for prop jobs can be a challenge, but since the T-6 II is not a tail dragger it shouldn't be too difficult.

Mike

CrazyDunc · Post by **CrazyDunc** » 11 Jun 2007, 12:01

heres sum shots tht u might b interested in, taken yesterday by my m8, gripens are halfway dwn

http://www.spotters.dk/portal/topic.asp ... Airshow%21

Sloeber · Post by **Sloeber** » 11 Jun 2007, 13:41

Cool pictures.
Also one of the small pool of Catalina's... *sigh*

Psuls · Post by **Psuls** » 11 Jun 2007, 19:35

The guy flying the Belgian Air Force Fouga Magister is a friend of mine - Paul Rorive -

The last flight of the fouga is foreseen by the end of the month I think (Koksijde Air Show)

Savage · Post by **Savage** » 11 Jun 2007, 20:49

Psuls wrote:The guy flying the Belgian Air Force Fouga Magister is a friend of mine - Paul Rorive -

The last flight of the fouga is foreseen by the end of the month I think (Koksijde Air Show)

The Magister seems to have had several 'last displays' in it's time.

Weescotty · Post by **Weescotty** » 12 Jun 2007, 17:11

Dev update -

Well LOD's are progressing slowly due to the unusual shape, especially on the lower side.

Shows how important LODs are -
One of the testers is trying it out on an old machine.
Single LOD = unusable
Few LODs = got 7fps with about 12 on the ramp
Current version - gets 15 fps with 21 on the ramp.

[edit] Just heard back - latest model sent out earlier (still a few LODs to do) 25fps with 21 on the ramp.

This is without any LOD's on the weapons, will be doing them seperately.

So it only gets better.

And yes I know SAAF 01 should be on a two seat model.

scottr5213 · Post by **scottr5213** » 14 Jun 2007, 16:31

looks great keep up the great work