Anyone seen these?

[Meathead 0]

I was just wondering if anyone has seen a M113/577 command carrier in Nato camo. Also Im looking for a Hemmit (spelling?) truck also in Nato camo. While im making requests I also need some M109 SP artillery and there Ammo carriers if anyone is lookin for a new project The ammo carriers are the same chassis as the 109's just without the rotating turret and gun.

Im making some missions using fischks hummers, the new bradleys, and also Sigs tanks so I wanted something that matched there camo.

Ive been trying to learn how to texture on my own but my work is horrible so far

thx

[Ninja_STO 0]

Sounds like you are interested in making missions with more modern US Army combat and Combat Support vehicles.  

I can help point out a few things to get this topic started in the right direction hopefully. I myself have been interested in these vehicles for some time, as I am more into the modern US combat equipment than the older stuff that came from BIS.

For starters, the DKM M109 used in COC's Unified Artillery is a nice version. It is a pretty decent copy of the A6 Paladin, although there could be a little more work on the model and textures. While it is mostly made to function with AI, it can still be used with human players. But as with any type of indirect fire weapon, using them is complex and hitting a target on your own is almost impossible at BVR distance. But in my opinion, OFP is played for the upfront, in-person combat, world of the grunts, armor, and sometimes pilots.

I know DKM is always busy pumping out new addons, and they have a reputation of good quality. The modelling of their M109 is I think about a 7/10, and texturing is only 4/10. But with someone working on improving the model to include more details as well as updating and completing all texturing shouldn't take much more work as long as they or someone else with approval can find that time. Even if it is a rear-area vehicle and mostly used by AI, it would still be nice to have interiors finished.

As for the M992 Ammo Carriers, I have not seen these nor have I heard of anyone yet making one. But it would be greatly appreciated, especially those that do use the UA addon. I am part of the Beta team, but haven't heard of anyone yet making reload vehicles even though they are needed as much as the regular ammo trucks, but would add much more realism. And making them should be even less work than making the howitzer because there is no moving gun turret, maybe just animate the loading boom or something. I myself am prior Field Artillery, so if anyone is interested in taking up this task I can try to provide photos, specs, or whatever.

For the M577, I think I saw one on one of the many OFP sites a while back, but it was only a news post, and I can't remember which one. But if I remember correctly, it was a group making modern M113's along with an M577. One good thing is that the M113 Ambulance used in OFP by BIS is almost identical to an M577 on the outside, but the inside compartment is the medical layout. Maybe someone can get permission from BIS to update the model? You might also look up info on the M1068A3, which is a modernized version of the M577. Not sure what all uses it would have for most players of OFP, but with the BIS M113 Ambulance model already out there, it might be something quite easy to make if interested.

And for the M977 HEMTT, this is also a good vehicle for someone to use in more modern missions. There are several variants out there, including the cargo version with crane, fuel tanker, a wrecker (for repairing vehicles), and even a tractor version that can be used with a trailer (?) for hauling armor. Once someone can make the basic cargo version, modelling the other variants requires only a few modifications. And they would sure look better than some 5T truck as used currently.

Hope the long post is more useful than annoying. I can provide a lot of info on all of those vehicles as I myself have driven all of them with exception of the M577, but which I have seen in person several times. I am no modeller or texture artist, but when it comes to the details, info, and photos, I will do what I can.

(Edit: I added some links for a few items for everyone to look into things further, for those that might not be familiar with those vehicles)

[Meathead 0]

yea that was the idea

I was mostly wanting alot of these as "eye candy" within the missions. I feel it adds to the realism. I was in a Artillery unit myself and I think that if your gonna do a M109 then you have to do its ammo carrier because you cant have one without the other. I also like the idea about having a hemtt wrecker as a repair vehicle and the hemtt fueler that would be great. Man I wish I knew how to do addons but my skills are in the mission making department only. :/

[hellfish6 7]

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[Meathead 0]

ahh very nice thx for the heads up

[Ninja_STO 0]

Yeah, same here. I can plan missions out, place units, and use scripts when readme instructions are included...but I know nothing about making addons or textures. Well, I guess I do know a little bit, but have never taken the time to actually model something or whip out my Photoshop to try forming a texture.

But there are a few addon makers and texture guru's out there that are pretty much the opposite...they know how to model and texture like an SOB, but often don't do much mission making with addons. Not all of them, but a few. And when good mission makers feel the need for a specific addon, we turn to those addon makers to request someone make something that is not only tasty eye-candy, but also has much gameplay use and realism improvement.

The title of this thread is a little dry, not many will read it unless they are generally curious as I was. Maybe it would be better to name a topic title something like "Modern Combat and Support Addons" or "M109/M577/HEMTT Needed"? I'm here to help out in any way I can.

[Ninja_STO 0]

BINGO!!!!

I knew I saw it somewhere! It was Combat! that was making those M113/M577 units Sorry, just couldn't remember, probably because I was drooling so much over their Bradley units

[Ninja_STO 0]

For those interested in the M1070 HETS cargo transport, I read in a post DaSquade and team has one in the works. It's still in the works, and is not as high a priority yet as their other items, but could lead way to making the other HEMTT variants using their trailer's base model. For the trailer, they mention it might be more difficult to make a trailer to haul the other vehicles, but I'm sure someone can help figure that part out.

Semi with trailer addon

I have been unable to view a screenshot of their HETS yet, but if it looks good enough, that version can be substituted for the HEMTT tractor until one is finished. And since the M577 is also in the works, only leaves a couple items more to be planned like the M992 Ammo carrier. I'll see what I can come up with, maybe locate someone interested in making that one.

[SNIPER_SKULL 0]

as for the HEMTT's i made the M977 cargo and the M978 fueler both are getting textures and i do not know how long the textures are going to take...

pic's of the HEMTT's

[-ZG-BUZZARD 0]

I think the OFP Gulf War Crisis team has a M977 up their sleeve... I remember having seen pics of it on opflashpoint.org...

Erm... nevermind? lol

[Ninja_STO 0]

Thanks Sniper_Skull for the update, I had seen your post but hadn't seen it updated in a while so thought maybe it had died off. Good to hear it's still going on, and hope you can find all the help you need to complete the project.

I did notice that the models seem very good, can't wait to see them when ready. What is that in the cargo section? Looks a little familiar, can't quite think of what though.

Anyways, good luck with the project, and keep us updated when you can.

[SNIPER_SKULL 0]

i want to make the M984 wrecker and the M983 tractor but no ones got good pics...

[Ninja_STO 0]

Quote[/b] ]SNIPER_SKULL Posted on June 06 2004,17:31

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i want to make the M984 wrecker and the M983 tractor but no ones got good pics...  

I'll see what I can do. My prior unit at Ft. Sill has tons of them, and I know of MANY web sites with photos galore. I'll post some links here now to get you started, and will get in touch with some Army buddies to see what they can dig up.

General HEMTT info with a few pics

M984 Wrecker pic, large scale

HEMTT Pic 1

HEMTT Pic 2

HEMTT Pic 3

HEMTT Pic 4

HEMTT stuck in mud

HEMTT loaded on train

Several HEMTT photos, good views

HEMTT 3D Max images, odd site though selling them

I can post many more, but will let you see if this is the kind you need.

[SNIPER_SKULL 0]

cool pics man

you got MSN ?

[Ninja_STO 0]

Yeah, I have MSN but rarely use it. Mostly Yahoo messenger. But I'll get my MSN going now, my profile shows the username.

[NZXSHADOWS 0]

I found something.Dont know Where it came from or whos it is.

This is a convert from A:O.

[ExtracTioN 0]

where can we dl it

[Ninja_STO 0]

The texture could use some work from the pic there, but if we can find out the author and get his permission, we can fix that and maybe use it for a base to make other variants.

If you do find out who's it is or where you downloaded it, please let us know. If you can't figure that part out but have the addon yourself, maybe you can email it to a couple of us. Maybe inside the PBO is more info about it and where it came from?

[-BlackDeath- 0]

Just wanted to say that in addition the the hmmwv' pcaks in OD and Woodland by me and ofcourse marfy's desert. that there i am also doing the 5t trucks from bis over again in od woodland and desert and also hemmt aswell as the fmtv but the 5t truck pack is almost done the hmmwv od variants are almost done and they should be released togather in 3 camo schemes, aswell then with bobcats model i am making all hemtt variants also in 3 camo's, aswell as the fmtv which they should be released togather

just wanted to inform you guys that most are covered, either by us or by some other team.

Sincerely,

BlackDeath

[Ninja_STO 0]

Just curious if anyone has spotted any of these addons in beta or full release version, or if there are any new updates about the ones still under development?

This isn't something I'm trying to hurry, God knows beauty and perfection takes time. Just looking for more of a idea of where to see news updates (links, etc).

[Meathead 0]

They are all still being actively worked on from what I can tell. I think the M113 pack by Pablo is the closest to release though. (just by the looks of things)