BraTTy 0 Posted May 23, 2004 Good thinking, I am working on it now. edit: Update...I am having too much fun,was no problem to convert to the A10,just a few more things I'd like to do.Appears I never finished hitch animations and I need it to "Unhook" the plane. Tows the A10 fine and works sweet,altho my scripts are all set to land height of "0" and at current I highly doubt it will work on a carrier. Does anyone have a recent link to Hawks Nimitz and I will test and implement carrier operation if possible (remember the bridge bug) BTW this will be a very crude addon sorta,but should help others get going for someone who has time to do a real nice one Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BraTTy 0 Posted May 23, 2004 K I gotta do some things for a bit.If someone posts me a link for Hawks carrier I will work on the rest later. Here is the link for current status so you can see that its possible and to help you get started. It is in a very crude stage and very unfinished,it only tows the A10 and it tows from the rear and it DOESNT unhook. Consider it a sample.I can work on it again later. Please don't spread it around and please dont pick on me,its only for private use sample. 170 kbs http://ofp.gamezone.cz/_hosted/bratty/files/BrtPlaneTug.rar edit:fixed link i hope weird working now,needed the caps apparantly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BraTTy 0 Posted May 23, 2004 Working? It does for me now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ag_smith 0 Posted May 23, 2004 Yes, now it works. I'm going to try it out right now. Thx. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-ZG-BUZZARD 0 Posted May 23, 2004 It's COOOOOL!!! Oh when this'll be finished... Btw, to un-hook the plane: Get out of the tractor, into the A-10 cockpit, roll the plane a little forward, and... tadaaaaa!!! unhooked tractor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sgt_Eversmann 1 Posted May 23, 2004 I've edited the config! Now I can tow Footmunch A6 Intruder and F16 and F15. That is so cool! Good Job Bratty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddyd 0 Posted May 24, 2004 great job with that hook up , hope can use for F/A-18 too. i can't wait too get all the plane's in there's aircraft shelter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BraTTy 0 Posted May 24, 2004 BUZZARD @ May 23 2004,16:16)]It's COOOOOL!!! Oh when this'll be finished... Define finsihed ,lol I only plan on this to make it usable: Towbars so it unhitches properly and looks better Ability to hook front or rear Updated towing script I have had in the works Compatibility for several planes There is no shadow,unfinished textures,only one view lod and no new crew,among various other things Sorry,Thats about all I can do at this point Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-ZG-BUZZARD 0 Posted May 25, 2004 Well, in this case I could define an addon as being finished when it's author would release it with assurance that he wouldn't perfect it further; nor anybody else presents himself to make it better... The TRUE state of perfection is attained when it CAN'T be made better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ninja_STO 0 Posted June 4, 2004 Sorry for the long delay of updating with any posts. I had a power surge that fried my pc and the cable modem, so I've not had any means to connect to the internet for a while now. But it's all fixed, and time to update. I will still be going to the airbase shortly, and have had requests to photograph many items. These include the weapon transport decks, the bomb loaders, refuel vehicles and equipment, current USAF pilots with gear, modern runways and taxiways, hangars and shelters, and ground crew. I'll take photos from as many aspects as possible, but will be unable to get in the tower on this visit so pics of the runways for textures will not be from a high viewpoint. @Bratty You mentioned you will probably not be finishing the details such as shadows, multiple LOD's, textures, etc. right? Would you mind if someone else used the photos I provide to do these few steps? If you don't mind, we can find some nice texture people to finish it off and release one hell of a sweet addon. Thanks for everyone's interest in this subject, and thanks for being patient waiting for me to update the photo situation. If anyone still has suggestions about this topic, keep em coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BraTTy 0 Posted June 5, 2004 Your welcome to use anything from this addon that you can/need.Its just a alpha addon to help other addons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ninja_STO 0 Posted June 5, 2004 I have done some playing around with the tractor vehicle, and although the modelling is very alpha and there are no textures at all, it is still looking like a great start. I also tried the towing script, and I see what you mean by it can't unhook. You said that soon you might make the tow script to allow both front and back towing? Can you possibly make it detect if you are hooking up at the front or rear of the plane to determine which method to use? Also, maybe you could lower the steering rate just a little...it's REALLY freaky on my pc when I tested it, thing was all over the place. But if you can finish even just the basic modelling, finish the scripts you mentioned, and animate a tow bar or similar, then I'm sure there are plenty of great texture teams that would love to finish this item and make it ready for full release. So far, it's still doing quite well. The tow script especially really rocks. Don't know how you did it, scripting isn't my thing, but it is realistic in that the towed item moves like a trailer, not just setpos behind the tractor. As a side note, using this script can also make possible the ability to tow trailers even on big rigs Maybe we can get together and work on some other things I have in mind? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-ZG-BUZZARD 0 Posted June 5, 2004 Somebody already had made a trailer that you could hook on to vehicles, it was a small thing that jerked a lot around, but was rather funny... and it also worked like a trailer sort of... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ninja_STO 0 Posted June 6, 2004 Col. Klink has released an addon pack that includes some updated shelters, and some very nice support objects such as bomb rack, generator cart, welding cart, and gas cart. I posted in his thread to see what else he might have plans for, they are along the lines of what we need. I would love to hear more when there is an update to the towing tractor and the scripts for it. So far, I would say this topic is moving along nicely. We now have found several items that are either done or in the works, and have spotted some people that might be interested in taking up further future items. Just keep posting here when you find more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colonel_klink 0 Posted June 6, 2004 Hi there. The tow tractor is a really nice idea. I have plans to extend the addons at some time mainly workshop orented models, more ladders, some engine and wing hoists and stuff. Very good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-ZG-BUZZARD 0 Posted June 6, 2004 Are you going to make them functional, the extras? Ladders climbable, ammo carts as functional rearmament support addons, etc? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BraTTy 0 Posted June 6, 2004 Is Col Klink doing a planetug? That would be awesome as we know it would be top-notch. I have new contract at work and been pretty busy,but I should get a break here and there. edit: I have today off,I might do something today I still have my A6m2 Zero I been wanting to finish tho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-ZG-BUZZARD 0 Posted June 6, 2004 DON'T U DARE GIVE UP ON PERFECTING YOUR TRACTOR!!! j/k No, seriously, you're too good at this... please make it better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BraTTy 0 Posted June 6, 2004 I am working on it today, already have progress,I will keep you informed. I like the steering how it is... I purposely wanted it to be able to turn sharp,maybe I should slow down the speed some? Anyone have a current link for Hawks carrier? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Major Gripe 0 Posted June 6, 2004 I am working on it today, already have progress,I will keep you informed.I like the steering how it is... I purposely wanted it to be able to turn sharp,maybe I should slow down the speed some? Anyone have a current link for Hawks carrier? Keep the steering as it is but slow it down, top speed should be around as fast as a player can run to make controlling the plane easier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald_Maggot 0 Posted June 6, 2004 Also unless this has been mentioned already, it would be good to have some 'compact' working fuel,ammunition and repair carts. I think it would be a good idea for the aircraft carrier as im getting tired of having to use the BIS originals that look very out of place! What do you guys think? Also let me know if there is anything like this about! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExtracTioN 0 Posted June 6, 2004 I am working on it today, already have progress,I will keep you informed.I like the steering how it is... I purposely wanted it to be able to turn sharp,maybe I should slow down the speed some? Anyone have a current link for Hawks carrier? Here it is Hawks Carrier I am looking forward to the aircraft towing vehicle of your m8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-ZG-BUZZARD 0 Posted June 6, 2004 Also unless this has been mentioned already, it would be good to have some 'compact' working fuel,ammunition and repair carts. Â I think it would be a good idea for the aircraft carrier as im getting tired of having to use the BIS originals that look very out of place!What do you guys think? Also let me know if there is anything like this about! Well, it would REALLY be cool if Bratty's tractor could be fitted for general use with Col. Klink's avgas, ammo and battery-powering trailers... Almost like a general purpouse towing vehicle for all things necessary at an airport... (luggage comes to mind... catering... FOOD!! Ok, I'm just addon-hungry! ). What do you think, Col Klink & Bratty? Could it be done? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
