Burnes Armories Tanks and Deployment Vehicles

[Yoshi 10]

Awesome, can't wait to put that to use, will look forward to it.

[Sn4K3sH1T_ 10]

i have been thinking of including them, Also with the sub-munition paramaters i'm pretty sure i can add canister rounds to the Abrams now :p

Oh and you can now change the vision modes on the commanders/Loaders monitors in the challenger

I'm working on making the commanders computer interactive a la perals A-10.

EDIT - Commander can now have the option to turn out and fire from vehicle.

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If it is the current South African MBT I would definately be interested in doing it. I really want to get decent MBT's out there for as many countries as possible. I have many vehicles to do so cant give an ETA on it though, and if I were to use your model I would credit you regardless lol. :p

Wow, Great news! I Understand and have no problem with that, It is the latest and greatest S.A. has to offer, my version includes some new additions, fitting for a 2035 battlefield, but peal away the modular ERA, LEDS-150 and the SLAT and you have yourself the Olifant(Elephant) MK2(as it stands in reserve) It is totally up to you in which configuration you would like it, it matters not to me. I would like to get in touch, to share it via Drop-box or G-Drive.

Everything included may be used by you as you see fit. Thank you for your consideration.

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[delta1292 10]

Loving the direction this is going in. Being able to use binos as commander is a brilliant idea!

I don't know if this would be possible but it would be awesome if you could implement the smokescreen functionality of the Challenger 2 where it can lay a smoke screen by injecting diesel into the exhausts?

Video for reference:

[Guest]

Loving the direction this is going in. Being able to use binos as commander is a brilliant idea!

I don't know if this would be possible but it would be awesome if you could implement the smokescreen functionality of the Challenger 2 where it can lay a smoke screen by injecting diesel into the exhausts?

Video for reference:

As i've said many times this is in the works for all vehicles that have this ability, which is most of them. lol

[delta1292 10]

Ah sorry, I do try to keep abreast of the thread but have probably missed where you said it!

[flippy_rage 23]

Ok, so first of all I'd like to say, thank you for your effort. Tanks with 3D modeled interior is all I've been waiting for.

http://i.imgur.com/Bt5Z8WM.jpg (205 kB)

-Abrams and Challenger loaders are able to do "owl head turn". They are controling the gun even if they are not looking at the screen. Stuff works correct on Abrams commander ( hold Alt to look around the turret)

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view4/3040172/360-owl-head-spin-o.gif (2304 kB)

- Even when M1A2 commanders hatch is closed, at night time when shooting from M2 we can see gun flashes inside. Same with M240.

- Abrams driver periscopes looks like this (no PIP I guess)http://i.imgur.com/pBVaOuu.jpg (225 kB)

Is there any way to make that commanders periscopes will look like driver ones?

Edited November 3, 2014 by Flippy_rage

[Yoshi 10]

Driver's scope isn't a combat scope therefore I don't think that will work. It's just a basic viewing system for the driver to see where he's going. If PIP was used the image wouldn't be real time, it'll have a stutter like the commanders PIP view ports and wouldn't allow for the smooth operation of the tank.

So with this in mind the PIP is not even remotely usable, which is why the current view is used seeing as it would only hinder, not serve a purpose.

The problem with this Owl Head Turn, is that the AI does that mostly anyway, you wouldn't notice a difference I would imagine in the capabilities of the tank itself. I wouldn't even know if that sort of system would be doable within ArmA 3. But you can always see what Burnes says about it.

[flippy_rage 23]

Driver hasn't got a scope.

Yoshi I'm talking about those mirrors just below radar, and left of ammo indicator. That's called PERISCOPE and as u said it's just basic viewing system to look around.

http://i.imgur.com/Fr8aq7C.jpg (234 kB)

[Guest]

Ok, so first of all I'd like to say, thank you for your effort. Tanks with 3D modeled interior is all I've been waiting for.

http://i.imgur.com/Bt5Z8WM.jpg (205 kB)

-Abrams and Challenger loaders are able to do "owl head turn". They are controling the gun even if they are not looking at the screen. Stuff works correct on Abrams commander ( hold Alt to look around the turret)

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view4/3040172/360-owl-head-spin-o.gif (2304 kB)

- Even when M1A2 commanders hatch is closed, at night time when shooting from M2 we can see gun flashes inside. Same with M240.

- Abrams driver periscopes looks like this (no PIP I guess)http://i.imgur.com/pBVaOuu.jpg (225 kB)

Is there any way to make that commanders periscopes will look like driver ones?

1. yeah engine limitation. controlling a turret controls the characters head. don't worry about it.

2. engine limitation.

3. yeah it's nigh on impossible to drive with pip sorry. direct view is the only way to go there so it was a choice between the shittiest driving experience you've ever had or have direct viewports and sort of make them look like periscopes. I think we went the right way on it.

As for the commanders persicopes i've explained this so many times now if you randomly pick a page on this thread you will probably hit on that question being asked again...

EDIT - go here:

read my response to the question as to whether the viewports can be direct.

Thats why

Edited November 3, 2014 by Guest

[Guest]

Version 4 of the Challenger 2 is now available.

This video will explain the changes and limitations of the new version

I highly recommend watching as i've included instructions on how to use everything too.

Changelog -

Improved the interiors

Added WP Ammo type

Improved handling

Adjusted armor values

Improved texturing in many places both interior and exterior

Added vision mode options for commanders CPS monitor

Added AI turret tracking using the laser designator

Added scripts for ammo count

Added dump AGM range script

-Not included in this version- (coming in a later version)

Firing from vehicle - still too buggy and poorly defined for public release

Driver interior lod - still being worked on

Advanced features (interactive loader/turret control override etc) - still being worked on.

Changes to optics and vision modes to the correct specification - next version

There are still many areas to be finished. Please report to me any errors that you find and i'll make sure fixes are provided asap.

[nikiforos 450]

Excellent progress with the Challenger :) I really like the interior lights and the quality is getting better and better.

Thanks!

[Guest]

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[kecharles28 197]

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[Yoshi 10]

Just testing the new version now, noticing some graphical glitches, but nothing major, really impressed with the update and I hope to see more stuff as you progress. And of course I will let you know of anything I find :)

[Guest]

Quick news video on the Abrams

[Yoshi 10]

Hey, I thought i'd link these for you. So you can get a better idea on camouflage used on the Abrams.

http://www.smcars.net/attachments/abramscolors2-jpg.64044/ (498 kB)

http://www.smcars.net/attachments/abramscolors1-jpg.64043/ (469 kB)

And this one is more basic in colour but I think fitted towards more of the desert terrains, since it's sporting more vents on the turret.

[-=2RTR=- Somnus 0]

@Burnes15th

Send me a PM with your email mate... I'd love to help further on the CR2... I'd also like to work on the exterior textures in Mudbox if you have the raw meshes (.obj,etc)... Thats awesome you got the "FIN" in there... Nice one... gonna launch and play around with your current build... Legend!

[Dr_Defimus 10]

i would realy like to see some advanced cammo for tanks hear are some exampels:

http://nimga.de/f/zFXzZ.jpg (302 kB)

i hope that one day i can hidn ma tank

[Fal Soram 10]

Looking good Burnes! Can't wait to see the new Abrams.

[Guest]

i would realy like to see some advanced cammo for tanks hear are some exampels:

http://nimga.de/f/zFXzZ.jpg (302 kB) http://nimga.de/f/rR6vI.jpg

i hope that one day i can hidn ma tank

as i've said for quite some time the multi-spec variant of the challenger is in development.

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@Burnes15th

Send me a PM with your email mate... I'd love to help further on the CR2... I'd also like to work on the exterior textures in Mudbox if you have the raw meshes (.obj,etc)... Thats awesome you got the "FIN" in there... Nice one... gonna launch and play around with your current build... Legend!

Hey much appreciated man, i could definately use all the first hand references i can get. Cooincidently i have also found an AAV crewman who is helping me out with that too lol. Sorry but i can't share the model for the Challenger. It will at some point be sold on Turbosquid as most of my self created assets end up (i need to fund all this modding time somehow lol :D)

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Hey, I thought i'd link these for you. So you can get a better idea on camouflage used on the Abrams.

http://www.smcars.net/attachments/abramscolors2-jpg.64044/ (498 kB)

http://www.smcars.net/attachments/abramscolors1-jpg.64043/ (469 kB)

And this one is more basic in colour but I think fitted towards more of the desert terrains, since it's sporting more vents on the turret.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WBnhUskZE2A/U0hqsN9b3OI/AAAAAAAAYfs/XV9mlxV8AXA/s1600/USS+Harry+S.+Truman+%2528CVN+75%2529.jpg

This is very helpful thanks :) I've been working on exterior textures for the M1A2 today so these will certainly come in handy

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Looking good Burnes! Can't wait to see the new Abrams.

cheers man, should hopefully be of some use to te MEU, its nice that even though i've left i can still contribute haha

BTW Guys i have an AAV video currently uploading that may be of interest....

[enti 0]

will it be available for Arma 2?? :) please :P

[Guest]

no. sorry. arma 2 is dead to me :p . why not buy arma 3?

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[armyinf 33]

Have you had any luck having the commander use bino's while turned out?

[Yoshi 10]

Burnes, are you maybe going to extend the turret like the image in my previous post, I think having it longer will give the tank a more up to date look also.

[petek 62]

Looking really good mate - great work as always. Cheers