ni-mh 0 Posted June 30, 2004 has anyone in the community taken on the challenge of giving the BIS Abrams a complete overhaul? for example, the cannon on the standard model needs to be rounded like the one on DKM's challenger. there are numerous abrams packs out there, but not one that I know of has an updated model. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco 944 Posted June 30, 2004 Sigma's isn't and updated version? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cozza 24 Posted June 30, 2004 Sigmas looks updated. And why updatd ones. Sigmas are fine the way they r Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ni-mh 0 Posted June 30, 2004 they're slightly changed..my bad. but i still like the turrets to be smoother though BTW: whats with the notch at the back of Sigma's tanks thats white. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FerretFangs 0 Posted June 30, 2004 If I'm not mistaken, he did that on purpose for LODs, texturing, or something. It's not that big is it? I just think of it as a satellite uplink aperture, or some other high-tech whatsis. Anyway, SIG's will have to do, I'm afraid. But damn if they aren't excellent compared to what we had! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M-N-0N 0 Posted June 30, 2004 smoother ... aye? the turrets on M1A1's are ment to be sharp / boxy looking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soul_assassin 1750 Posted June 30, 2004 Sigma's model is completely new and not a BIS update he just used Marfy's old textures. AFAIk There will be a high quality retexture coming soon, as well as BAS including it in their Desert Pack, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironsight 1 Posted June 30, 2004 Machines of war is making one, new model and textures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironsight 1 Posted June 30, 2004 And the US Army MOD is making one wich is close to release Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hmmwv 0 Posted June 30, 2004 Sigma models were nice but they haven´t lights BAS guys are making a new M1 in their incoming desert/woodland pack aswell (with IFF panels!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironsight 1 Posted June 30, 2004 BAS guys are making a new M1 in their incoming desert/woodland pack aswell (with IFF panels!) I don't think there will be a desert pack anymore. I think BAS first wants to finish their SEAL's and the littlebirds. Would be nice if we could get some screenshots of the desert pack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hmmwv 0 Posted June 30, 2004 BAS guys are making a new M1 in their incoming desert/woodland pack aswell (with IFF panels!) I don't think there will be a desert pack anymore. I think BAS first wants to finish their SEAL's and the littlebirds. Would be nice if we could get some screenshots of the desert pack few moths ago they posted some screenshots of desert pack showing 5 ton truck, APC, Abrams and humvee. (finish stage) I hope they finish this pack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SASR Sabre 0 Posted June 30, 2004 Yeh why do you say that the turret needs to be rounded? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey Lib Front 10 Posted June 30, 2004 i don't think were gonna see the desert pack for a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SASR Sabre 0 Posted June 30, 2004 maybe they will hold that one of till ofp2 ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hmmwv 0 Posted June 30, 2004 i don't think were gonna see the desert pack for a while. i think so too (i´m afraid neither desert pack nor any other BAS addon) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ni-mh 0 Posted June 30, 2004 Yeh why do you say that the turret needs to be rounded? Â http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/images/m1a1-abrams0002.jpg unless i'm blind, that looks round to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nathanz 0 Posted June 30, 2004 Yeh why do you say that the turret needs to be rounded? Â http://www.globalsecurity.org/militar....002.jpg unless i'm blind, that looks round to me. Yes, It looks rounder than a ball Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scfan42 0 Posted June 30, 2004 The Abrams turret is very angular to try and spread the force of a shell across a much greater area, thus leaving little damage. Image Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ni-mh 0 Posted June 30, 2004 The Abrams turret is very angular to try and spread the force of a shell across a much greater area, thus leaving little damage.Image i can't really see it on the pic you have, but on the pic that i linked to in my previous post..doesn't that look round? another pic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FerretFangs 0 Posted July 1, 2004 No. It looks angular with sharp edges to me. It's one of the most famous MBTs in the world. When did you first see pictures of it? It's one of the most distinctive turrets I've ever seen. It's never looked round to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SASR Sabre 0 Posted July 1, 2004 to me it looks like SIG's unless your talking about how the roof has a slight roundes about it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calm_terror 0 Posted July 1, 2004 you might realize some of those images he linked to are of the prototypes and test verisions. it is not round. most MBT now days use sharp flat angles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ni-mh 0 Posted July 2, 2004 DOH! sorry guys what i meant was the cannon, NOT the turret. LOL time to learn my tank parts sorry for the confusion and incorrect info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oyman 0 Posted July 2, 2004 DOH! sorry guys what i meant was the cannon, NOT the turret. LOL time to learn my tank parts sorry for the confusion and incorrect info. *slaps ni-mh in the head* jeez, you guys arent really that lazy to pick up a copy of oxygen and make a rounder cannon  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
