Commando84 0 Posted June 14, 2007 cant wait for the cessna and others but right now i feel big need for civie stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue_Flight 0 Posted June 14, 2007 Looking also forward to the cessna but Rock i missed the Harrier in your status report? Hope it´s still active as seen on the webpage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RKSL-Rock Posted June 14, 2007 Looking also forward to the cessna but Rock i missed the Harrier in your status report?Hope it´s still active as seen on the webpage  Its still active but not much has changed on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chip360 0 Posted June 16, 2007 Did someone delete my posts inquiring on the c130? (Unless im so retarded that they were in another thread) I apologize if I really upset you that much with my noobyness... I now understand that you are trying to implement the cargo system, and I wish you all luck with that! It is the one thing I feel Like I really need in armA now, and well thankyou for attempting (Your my hero's) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AfrographX 0 Posted June 16, 2007 Jep, a nice cargo system like the BAS thing for their Mh-47 enhanced with multiple loads and AI support would be awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RKSL-Rock Posted June 16, 2007 Did someone delete my posts inquiring on the c130? (Unless im so retarded that they were in another thread)I apologize if I really upset you that much with my noobyness... I now understand that you are trying to implement the cargo system, and I wish you all luck with that! It is the one thing I feel Like I really need in armA now, and well thankyou for attempting (Your my hero's) I think you maybe losing your sanity. Time to check into the place with the rubber wallpaper again... Yes it was in another thread. As for the cargo system, thank you for acknowledging our efforts. Just to expand a bit more, we are hoping to be able to: 1 - Load and unload vehicles where appropriate (i.e. you can’t fit an M1A1 in a C-130) 2 - Create a system where supplies and ammo can be dropped by parachute in a variety of ways. e.g.: high alt or arrested deployment. 3 - Palletised deployment system 4 - Fully Multiplayer friendly. As I've said before, once we have something significant to show you, we will. Thanks Rock and the Team Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chip360 0 Posted June 16, 2007 I think you maybe losing your sanity. Time to check into the place with the rubber wallpaper again... Yes it was in another thread. lol, yes, it was late last night for me, and I had to fight to keep my eyelids open... Not to mention, the thread it was in was titled "seeking Helicopters" So you can see why it was so easy for me to misplace it and begin to hallucinate.... Anyway, great to hear news on the cargo, Thanks, -Blake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prydain 1 Posted June 28, 2007 Hey RKSL Studios. I have just seen your plans for Armed Assault on your websites project page. It says that you are including a Predator UAV, how will this work and why a Predator, not a Watchkeeper? I see you are making British equipment and vehicles, predominantly air and naval assets. Are you going to make British land assets and soldiers? I presume you are going to make British pilots and sailors for your vehicles. The time zone is quite interesting, the FIST program will be fully in by 2012-17, do you wish to simulate what the MoD call Network Enabled Capability and the DoD call Network-centric warfare. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RKSL-Rock Posted June 28, 2007 It says that you are including a Predator UAV, how will this work and why a Predator, not a Watchkeeper? It will work by using Ground support vehicles, the UAV’s themselves will be conventional aircraft controlled form the support units. The scripts will allow you to control the UAV by either flying it yourself or getting an AI to fly it for you.  I can’t really go into too much detail because we really haven’t done very much development on it.  It’s really only a concept right now with a few simple models to develop from. I chose the Predator for a couple of reasons. 1)  The RAF are leasing time on USAF Predator A & Bs, with a view to buying them for use in Iraq and Afghanistan.  Recently the order for 2-4x Predator B has finally been approved. 2) According to rumor and recent defense press articles its been suggested that the Predator programs will eventually replace all of the UK’s MALE (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) UAVs possibly making the Watchkeeper program obsolete by the 2012-2017 time frame we chose.  The basis of these rumours are the continuing reforms of defence spending and the ongoing rationalization of the UK defence supply chain.  Since Thales has failed several significant milestones with the 450 project there have been murmurs of cancellation etc.  From a more practical point of view, it’s far easier for us to develop a single UAV addon and system. Then later, if we want to, add in other UAV types such as the Watchkeeper and Desert Hawk etc. I see you are making British equipment and vehicles, predominantly air and naval assets. Are you going to make British land assets and soldiers? I presume you are going to make British pilots and sailors for your vehicles. We won’t be making many, if any, UK ground units or vehicles.  Our partners UKF are doing that.  They are also providing us with aircrew models to our specs. The time zone is quite interesting, the FIST program will be fully in by 2012-17, do you wish to simulate what the MoD call Network Enabled Capability and the DoD call Network-centric warfare. I really don’t want or intend to get into an infantry technology debate here.  But, in my opinion, and I stress this is my own opinion, we wont ever see FIST in its currently touted form.  It’s too heavy, too cumbersome and totally impractical.  Maybe in another 15-20 years when technologies (and the defence planners) have matured we will see the average squaddie dressed up like Jean Claude Van Damme, but I don’t think it will be within the time frame we set. Add all this to the fact that there is no meaningful way in which to simulate FIST either accurately or practically within the ArmA engine and it all adds up to: “No you wont be seeing FIST in our project list.†However, you will see “Network Enabled Applications†within our Phase 2 projects.  The exact shape and form of this isn’t really known just yet.  But were are planning on either exploiting CoC’s CEX system or developing our own suite of tools to simulate the modern battlefield communications.  But you can expect BOWMAN, ASTOR and various other systems to be a part of the PHASE 2 plans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prydain 1 Posted July 7, 2007 First off, thanks RockofSL for helping me work out a computer. About the Lynx helicopter, will the Brimstone missile be fitted or is that for the Future Lynx? It also says in your line-up that the Merlin will have an armed version ("Merlin HM(A)1 - Maritime Assault Version - not official (yet?) Cannon and - CRV-7 instead of Torps"), I have never seen an armed version and google is unable to differentiate the word 'Merlin' from the helicopter and authorian versions. And on the A400M, I thought they don't want them anymore, opting for the more easy acquisition of the C-17 Globemaster III. The other thing is the BAE Corax, is this armed and will it play the same role as the Predator? Other than that, I would love to see what the team have done since the last updates. Thanks again boys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RKSL-Rock Posted July 8, 2007 First off, thanks RockofSL for helping me work out a computer. You’re welcome. About the Lynx helicopter, will the Brimstone missile be fitted or is that for the Future Lynx? Brimstone is for the future Lynx. As far as I know the current Lynx avionics just couldn’t cope with it. About It also says in your line-up that the Merlin will have an armed version ("Merlin HM(A)1 - Maritime Assault Version - not official (yet?)  Cannon and - CRV-7 instead of Torps"), I have never seen an armed version and google is unable to differentiate the word 'Merlin' from the helicopter and authorian versions. The option to provide a “Maritime Assault Version†load-out for the HM.1 for use with the Royal Marines was discussed as part of the Support Amphibious and Battlefield Rotorcraft (SABR) and Future Amphibious Support Helicopter (FASH) Options.  An Armed HM1 was a possible solution touted by the RN, Marines and Westlands.  I really don’t know if it was ever seriously considered but it did get some coverage in a lot of the Defence journals at the time.  But just like the Lynx the “naval†Merlins allegedly retain the ability to carry gunpods and or CRV7 rockets even if they rarely, if ever, used.  I dont see the problem with adding the Assault option in to the pack.  Apart formt he Weapons changes, its only a case of changing the interior slighltly. And on the A400M, I thought they don't want them anymore, opting for the more easy acquisition of the C-17 Globemaster III. No Britain is still commited to the A400M as a replacement for the C130K (Hercules C1 & C3) fleets.  The C-130J will continue in use along side the new A400M fleet. The existing 4 leased C-17s in RAF service are now likely to be bought outright, with a 5th just recently been ordered.  The C-17 isn’t part of the same requirements as the A400M.  Its remit was a previously unfilled heavy lift and outsize capability the RAF has been asking for the last 20 years. The A400M is destined to take over form the older C-130 aircraft and will provide a higher cargo carrying capability then even the C-130Js with its wider cargo bay and higher take off weights etc (assuming the engines ever meet spec). The other thing is the BAE Corax, is this armed and will it play the same role as the Predator? This isn’t exactly the same as Predator.  Corax is a research project in to UCAVs with the bias on Combat and not surveillance.  The Predator B (which the RAF now operates and RKSL will be making) is a mixed mission platform.  The Corax system “seems†to be intended as a Low observable stealthy Medium Altitude, Long Endurance Strike Platform, meaning it can be sent to a position, left to orbit for 8-12hours and be called to provide support strikes at short notice far more cost effectively than any manned platform.  Its role in ArmA is really nothing special but it looks really cool so I wanted to make one. Other than that, I would love to see what the team have done since the last updates. Thanks again boys. There really isn’t much to show right now, we’re still doing work on various models and experimenting with the engine.  Once we’ve got something worth showing we’ll post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prydain 1 Posted July 11, 2007 Quote[/b] ]Brimstone is for the future Lynx. As far as I know the current Lynx avionics just couldn’t cope with it. Are you making a future Lynx too then? Your existing Lynx models are beautiful by the way. Will the Typhoon take priority over the Tornado? I cannot wait for that beauty. Isn't the Typhoon a modernized BAC EAP, making it a British aircraft with a few European techs added to it? Also, my brother passed an army careers display in the town center, he said the new Rapier missile launcher's tracker/laser/thing blinks like an eye, is this true, will it be implimented? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Messiah 2 Posted July 11, 2007 can't recall it blinking at London Soldier, but then again It was Rock who was crawling all over it, while I played with Lannies and Tanks What have you got against the humble tonka then? Its beautifully ugly in my opinion. These pretty new things just don't have the same look to them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prydain 1 Posted July 11, 2007 What have you got against the humble tonka then? Its beautifully ugly in my opinion. These pretty new things just don't have the same look to them. It may be beautifully ugly but its as much worth as a floating matelot against a SAM. And I am going past the automated little sh*t today so ill have a look if the blinking is real, put on to look 'cool' or my brother has developed the ability to lie (he is a stuck up git, so I doubt it). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Messiah 2 Posted July 11, 2007 aaah, well - you may have a point there Rock would deffinately know - he has a unerving thing for the more random facts of life and all things military Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RKSL-Rock Posted July 11, 2007 Are you making a future Lynx too then? Your existing Lynx models are beautiful by the way. Yes we’ll be making the Future Lynx, complete with the crashed proof kiddie seats in the back. Will the Typhoon take priority over the Tornado? I cannot wait for that beauty. Right now the Typhoon is more complete than the Tornado so Its likely that will get more attention first. Isn't the Typhoon a modernized BAC EAP, making it a British aircraft with a few European techs added to it? No mate the EAP and Eurofighter are two different things.  The EAP was thrown together using more conventional materials and spares. Typhoon is slightly larger, far more advanced.  It's is mostly composite whereas the EAP was recycled bean tins.  When I worked at Eurofighter my boss at the time had been involved in the EAP project; he used to say that “you wouldn’t want to stand under the it  [EAP] when it flew over, the odds are you would get hit by somethingâ€, it was put together that badly.  It was a rush project, intended more for a political aim than an engineering one although it proved, eventually to be a very impressive test bed. One small bit of trivia:  The EAP was originally designed with 2 fins.  Due to cost overruns they had to use a modified Tornado tail with new APU and IFF fairings.  Since no Twin fin research data was available the Eurofighter inherited the single fin. Also, my brother passed an army careers display in the town center, he said the new Rapier missile launcher's tracker/laser/thing blinks like an eye, is this true, will it be implimented? They can “blink†it just the cover for the optics wiping the lenses.  I doubt it will be something we’ll do.  Not because we can’t, just that it’s a novelty feature that will need to be scripted.  We’re trying to reduce the number of scripts that we run on each addon. Rock would deffinately know - he has a unerving thing for the more random facts of life and all things military Its not unnerving mate, its just have 13 years more life experience than you :P  And as for knowledge, there are atleast 3 other geeks in our circle of friends that are just as geeky as me when it comes to info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prydain 1 Posted July 11, 2007 Quote[/b] ]No mate the EAP and Eurofighter are two different things.  The EAP was thrown together using more conventional materials and spares. Typhoon is slightly larger, far more advanced.... The resemblance is more like the two Ronnies than Mary-Kate and Ashley but they are similar. I was under the impression that the Typhoon was a British airframe with euro-barterers giveing whatever tech imput as the aircraft could take. Quote[/b] ]They can “blink†it just the cover for the optics wiping the lenses.  I doubt it will be something we’ll do.  Not because we can’t, just that it’s a novelty feature that will need to be scripted. I saw it today, it was turned off or something... typics. I don't want to start sounding like the average spotted boardering-insane child that wants all things 'cool' but the eye thing seem a nice gimmic to have, even if it costs a couple of fps it is quite dappa, it is not me making the addon however. Quote[/b] ]Rock would deffinately know - he has a unerving thing for the more random facts of life and all things militaryEveryone has hobbies... like producing offspring?Are PUKF going to have a page like this mate, seeing as you are cooperating with this here great studio. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Messiah 2 Posted July 11, 2007 apparently that line came off worse than it was meant to - Was talking to rock and a couple of others today on TS and they seemed to think it was a 'loaded' comment... all I meant was that rock knows his stuff... nevermind, the pro's and cons of forums rears its head again. we'll open up a thread once it's time - just rock's been far more productive than us slackers and has stuff to show Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mechastalin 0 Posted July 11, 2007 Not sure if this has been posted, but has the Hind-A found its way into ArmA yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RKSL-Rock Posted July 11, 2007 The resemblance is more like the two Ronnies than Mary-Kate and Ashley but they are similar. I was under the impression that the Typhoon was a British airframe with euro-barterers giveing whatever tech imput as the aircraft could take. Not really, Design authority is mostly split between the UK and Germany with Spain and Italy cooperating on aspects of the wings.  It really is a proper international partnership but politics and various national and personal egos have taken their toll. But even after all the politics, screw ups and nonsense it’s shaping up to be a very capable fighter and more recently bomber. I saw it today, it was turned off or something... typics. I don't want to start sounding like the average spotted boardering-insane child that wants all things 'cool' but the eye thing seem a nice gimmic to have, even if it costs a couple of fps it is quite dappa, it is not me making the addon however. Well the Rapiers are going to be heavily scripted anyway.  I’m not really too keen on adding extra load.  Although I may be able to do something with the animations… Not sure if this has been posted, but has the Hind-A found its way into ArmA yet? No mate, I’ve not had the time what with the Lynx etc.  Its on the list but its not really a priority right now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RKSL-Rock Posted August 2, 2007 Little update on the Tornado…  I wasn’t going to jump on the Tornado for a while but I got stuck on train for 5 hours recently so I made a new Tornado model.  I was discussing the animation system with a few people the other day and decided to put this video together to show what you can do with the “hardcoded†anims.  There are no scripts in this version.   The RKSL Version of the Tornado will feature: • High Detail Model. • Greatly Improved Flight Model. • Ai Friendly. • Detailed and fully instrumented cockpit. • Detailed Animated Landing gear inc: Dampers • Animated Suction relief doors and FOD ramps. • Working and Properly modeled flaps, leading edges and slats. • Wing sweep controlled automatically via speed. • Working Air brakes • Working Litening III Laser Designation Pod. • IR Camera (undernose) • RWR as part of the FCSS system Enjoy DOWNLOAD VIDEO @ rkslstudios.info - 34.1 MB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
somebloke 0 Posted August 2, 2007 Excellent work as usual mate, can't wait to get my grubby mitts on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zero_uk 0 Posted August 2, 2007 hey Nice addon man i cant w8 to fly it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoRailgunner 0 Posted August 2, 2007 "With supersonic speed over their heads..." - Tornado multi-role combat fighter! FLIR and INS are in system too? You are making different or special type of Tornado eg: Reconnaissance? ADV? IDS? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites