US Military Mod (80s 90s)

[R0adki11 3949]

RHS use more modern vehicles few only could be ok, also I think it is better to stay out of dependency and use optional pbo

Indeed they are set-up for a modern 2015 scenario - rather than the cold war scenario. 

[officeramr 269]

Indeed they are set-up for a modern 2015 scenario - rather than the cold war scenario. 

To some extent, the BTR-60 is no longer in service for example 

[mobile_medic 43]

For what it's worth, I like and use CUP. It is also available through all of the main mod distribution channels, which is a plus, in my opinion, when deciding on mods that will be a dependency.

[Przemro 18]

I am big fan of CUP idea, and mods. But it will take still a lot of time until they will look "good" - some of weapons was upgraded, but some still have A2 textures and models are not that good. I know it will be upgraded in time, so question is, do we want to wait. I tink this mod will take moment until ready so?

 

Another thing is promotion of CUP, this mods will promote CUP by useing it.

[Delta Hawk 1829]

Ok guys, I've been super busy lately, but I'm still working on my mod.  I had to redo my BDU caps so these are now the new ones.  Keep in mind I'm not using any special renderer or lighting effects.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/28808032/pictures/Caps%20preview.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/28808032/pictures/Caps%20preview2.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/28808032/pictures/Caps%20preview3.jpg

 

Just wanted to let you know delta hawk, that this sounds absolutely wonderful. I have always been a fan of the 80's and 90's US Army stuff, and would hate to see this project fade.

It's not fading.  In fact, it's growing stronger.  I don't post a lot with updates because I'm spending that valuable time working on my mod.

 

can't wait your awesome mod.
If you will use CUP weapons, you can also add replacement config for HLC and RH weapons packs as an addition - they are very popular too.

HLCs is great, however they are missing M16A2s (hint hint Toadie).  RH is great, however they're missing some other valuable weapons.  In the end, neither pack covers the weapons I need the most.  In fact, afaik, only CUP has Javelins much less most of the weapons I need (despite them lacking quality).

 

Hey man i really hope you are making some desert camo uniforms too. I'd like to make a blackhawk down scenario after this comes out!

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/28808032/pictures/owl_mod%20for%20arma2.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/28808032/pictures/U.S.%20Military%20Mod%20Preview%2043.jpg

That being said, I need someone to make a simple script for small accessories.

 

Hey Delta Hawk are you going to add air force units in like Ground Crews, Security Forces and Pilots? That make my day. Great mod by the way loved it in arma 2 cant wait for it in arma 3!

Some what.  I have a basic Marine, Soldier, Sailor and Airman where you can give them custom equipment like a safety vest, ear muffs, safety helmet .etc.  You can make a flight line marshal, ground crews, embark specialist, engineer, security guard .etc.  I also have a flight helmet so you can have a basic helicopter pilot.  I still have to make a flight suit and flight vest but I'm welcome to any donations for stuff like this.

 

you could possibly try team up with RHS and use some of their vehicle assets. 

They're actually using my HMMWVs from ArmA 2.  https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/28808032/pictures/U.S.%20Military%20Mod%20Preview%2042.jpg  Like RHS I strive to produce high quality addons, except I favor the 90s over modern day stuff.  It just so happens that a lot of stuff is the same for both the 90s and modern day, so it is very possible to see a little of both mods mixed together.

 

For what it's worth, I like and use CUP. It is also available through all of the main mod distribution channels, which is a plus, in my opinion, when deciding on mods that will be a dependency.

That is a very good point sir.

 

I am big fan of CUP idea, and mods. But it will take still a lot of time until they will look "good" - some of weapons was upgraded, but some still have A2 textures and models are not that good. I know it will be upgraded in time, so question is, do we want to wait. I tink this mod will take moment until ready so?

 

Another thing is promotion of CUP, this mods will promote CUP by useing it.

This is true.

[ayylmao 30]

boonies looking great, good work

[theevancat 277]

DBDUs and DCUs? Niiiice. I'd much rather be wearing that than this grey digital potato-suit.

[Alex150201 894]

Oh thanks Delta Hawk for the desert uniforms they are very nice looking! Patiently waiting on the release!

[Laqueesha 474]

Sweet; nice eight-point cover with the EGA. :)

 

Will it just be cammies or will you have Marines in alphas or charlies?

[yevgeni89 163]

Do you plan on releasing any early 80's stuff like Erdl or steel pots? 

[Delta Hawk 1829]

Sweet; nice eight-point cover with the EGA. :)

 

Will it just be cammies or will you have Marines in alphas or charlies?

No alphas or charlies.  I still have a few more uniforms to make before I can even think about making those.

 

Do you plan on releasing any early 80's stuff like Erdl or steel pots? 

The ERDL camouflage pattern was first used with the "jungle fatigues" from Vietnam, so I would be required to make those fatigues.  To be honest, I'd like to, but like above, I have other uniforms that take priority.  If my research was correct, the very first BDUs were in ERDL, but that quickly changed to the common woodland pattern.  I will probably release BDUs in the ERDL pattern though.

 

As for the steel pot I'll probably make those when I make the navy uniform, which won't be for awhile.

[theevancat 277]

Now you just need ponchos, because ponchos are the real MVP.

[Delta Hawk 1829]

Now you just need ponchos, because ponchos are the real MVP.

I'm actually looking at how to implement ponchos.  One thing I thought of was making a sniper/machine gunner blind to hide a player's thermal signature from aerial sighting.  Or make a lean to tent.  But that won't be until later down the road.

[theevancat 277]

I'm actually looking at how to implement ponchos.  One thing I thought of was making a sniper/machine gunner blind to hide a player's thermal signature from aerial sighting.  Or make a lean to tent.  But that won't be until later down the road.

 

I'm not sure if ponchos even hide thermal signatures. They're just "water resistant" coats. Really, we just made hooches out of them because we have Goretex jackets and whatever for rain (obviously they'd be wearing them in the '80s.)

 

The lean-to tent (a hooch) is pretty easy to make. Two sticks sharpened with your knife, some rocks to anchor the other end, some paracord, and a poncho and you're set. Nobody uses them in real life but they made us make them for training.

 

But I still love the things. Plus I love the liner (<3 woobie.)

[3p0x1 74]

Woobies or we riot

[DenyWilCo 22]

A woobie is more than a blanket. Woobie is love. Woobie is life.

[Delta Hawk 1829]

I actually found the poncho to be very, very useful.  So many things you can do with it.  And the poncho liner is a Marine's and Soldier's best friend on a cold night.  My idea of the poncho blind was to make it as a sort of lean to shelter, but a little higher so the body warmth wouldn't heat it up.  I dunno.  I never used a poncho like that but I'm trying to think of way to make a poncho actually useful in game.

[theevancat 277]

A woobie is more than a blanket. Woobie is love. Woobie is life.

 

I broke up with my girlfriend because of my woobie.

[DenyWilCo 22]

That sounds like something Mat Best would make a video about... Oh wait....

[gotcha 6]

I would normally never ask this but I'm so excited about this mod so I can't help myself.. :)

 

Are you planning to release a demo or an 'alpha' version including the most typical uniforms/patterns first? I'm working on a campaign for the cold war era, but I'm really struggling to find proper BDUs with woodland camo and 80s era vests for A3 anywhere. The only ones around are those from Sudden's East vs. West mod, but they don't really fit well with say RHS. I think this is a true gap in the addon landscape, as there is quite a lot of high quality Soviet equipment laying around but nothing to face it.

 

I'm sorry about the rambling but I'm really looking forward to your mod and cannot wait to see your units in game! :)

[Kilroy95 29]

Have you considered using a mixture of RobertHammer's guns and HLC by toadie2k? Together they have M16A2's, M9, M4, and a M249 without rails. 

[arkhir 135]

I broke up with my girlfriend because of my woobie.

woobie is your girlfriend...

[yevgeni89 163]

"The ERDL camouflage pattern was first used with the "jungle fatigues" from Vietnam, so I would be required to make those fatigues.  To be honest, I'd like to, but like above, I have other uniforms that take priority.  If my research was correct, the very first BDUs were in ERDL, but that quickly changed to the common woodland pattern.  I will probably release BDUs in the ERDL pattern though.

 

As for the steel pot I'll probably make those when I make the navy uniform, which won't be for awhile"

 

 

Thanks for the info and looking forward to see your pack in A3.

[Pan Samogon 197]

Are you planning to release a demo or an 'alpha' version including the most typical uniforms/patterns first?

 

Join to this question.Even uniforms would be nice.

This,what we have now.

 

and this how it sopposed to be...

 

[payne2010 53]

Good to Here about the Air Force and navy being put in. I just got one more question and then I'll let you get back to this great mod lol. Is there any plan in the future to implement different variants for the humvees like the medical variant, and different weapon systems like the tow or avenger? I'd love to see a convoy of these all working together on one of my missions in my unit. And I'm sure other people would to. (PS i don't think I've ask this yet but if I did I did lol). (: