Fairey Gannet

[robcarrich]

The rocket visibility is controlled by the fuel in the external 81gal tanks and not be adjusting their own weight, the logic being, after a hard days sub hunting and having used my external fuel I have probably loosed off a few projectiles at anything I came accross and can now land back on somewhat lighter.
She does accelerate rather well from standstill, I have not been able to cure that as yet, great short field performance though!

Rob

[511Flyer]

Thanks for the replies. I'll play with the fuel and payload settings. Also, look for that elusive switch.

D.

[DaveG]

Only just had a chance to play with the Gannet. Very nice job with the modelling Rob.
I think it could do with some shadowing in the intake area, and some parts look a bit too shiny, but that's a minor thing and it's a matter of personal taste anyway.
It's a hell of a lot better than my second (or third, or fourth) FS model. Looking forward to the next one

[robcarrich]

Only just had a chance to play with the Gannet. Very nice job with the modelling Rob.
I think it could do with some shadowing in the intake area, and some parts look a bit too shiny, but that's a minor thing and it's a matter of personal taste anyway.
It's a hell of a lot better than my second (or third, or fourth) FS model. Looking forward to the next one

Thank you Dave,
It's the texturing side of things that I'm struggling with, I would like to model the gauges, what program did you use for the artwork on the Hunter gauges?

Regards
Rob

[DaveB]

Hi Rob

I think DaveG has always been on Max of some description.. probably 3DSMax now. I can't believe the graduated shading he's got on HMS Fearless so whatever it is he's using.. you can bet it's not cheap

ATB

DaveB

[Garry Russell]

Indeed Dave

DG is 3DS Max

[DaveG]

All the backgrounds Hunter gauges were hand drawn in photoshop at 300x300 pixels each, then put together on one 2048x2048 texture sheet. Holes are cut in the panel and a simple plane with the relevant part of the gauge texture is put behind the hole. Model the gauge rim and needle, animate the needle and there you go.
Just a modelling exercise really, and well within your skills Rob. Hardest part is getting the code right for some of the gauges. I've got code for most common gauges now, so if you need any, give me a shout.

[ukmil]

Indeed DAve is right. I am on my second model with 3d gauges. They are really simply to make, it is just a pain sometimes working out the code for some. I have made most of the basic ones. here is the start of the PUMA VC with the 3d VSI



I am still learning the code, and still need to work out the more complex gauges like HSI;s and VOR etc

[robcarrich]

All the backgrounds Hunter gauges were hand drawn in photoshop at 300x300 pixels each, then put together on one 2048x2048 texture sheet. Holes are cut in the panel and a simple plane with the relevant part of the gauge texture is put behind the hole. Model the gauge rim and needle, animate the needle and there you go.
Just a modelling exercise really, and well within your skills Rob. Hardest part is getting the code right for some of the gauges. I've got code for most common gauges now, so if you need any, give me a shout.

Thank you Dave I really appreciate your advice,
I did model the two "shaft horsepower" gauges in the Gannet but beyond that I just was'nt able to get the paintjob right, it's the radial line spacing that throws me, I can't find anything in Paint Shop Pro to do this accurately.
The rewards are too high to let this beat me so thank you again for the info, It will take some time to understand it all.

Regards
Rob

[robcarrich]

Indeed DAve is right. I am on my second model with 3d gauges. They are really simply to make, it is just a pain sometimes working out the code for some. I have made most of the basic ones. here is the start of the PUMA VC with the 3d VSI



I am still learning the code, and still need to work out the more complex gauges like HSI;s and VOR etc

It's the only way to go, the difference it makes to the 3d feel of a VC is well worth the effort, I hope I get there!

Regards
Rob