M1A1 Abrams by Mateck

[T_bone 0]

My W.I.P on NATO Camouflage

[xnodunitx 0]

Oh I love the tone of color you decided to use...that is definately what I'd use for any NATO vehicles, by the way, can you by chance make a color swatch so those of us looking for uniformity in addons can use it? It fits spot on.

Edit: OH boy if KH is working on the M1A2 then we can be sure it will be spot on accuracy..will you also be working on the possible TUSK variant? <.<

[T_bone 0]

HDR makes this tone a little bit too dark sometimes so Mateck is adjusting it now

I see what i can do about color swatch

EDIT: As for Mateck's setting, i dont know, ill ask.

Little teaser on beta with old main gun:

[hmmwv 0]

Your M1 is lookin´ great. The progress on the NATO colors is fantastic. I really hate the ArmA stock camo.

[xnodunitx 0]

HDR makes this tone a little bit too dark sometimes so Mateck is adjusting it now

I see what i can do about color swatch

What brightness and gamma settings does he use?

[Blue_Flight 0]

That last picture looks freaking awesome!

[CameronMcDonald 146]

asskickery = 1.

[malick 0]

BIS camo pattern is too pale, this one looks a bit too dark, in my opinion. With some dirt, scratches and weathering, this will be top !

Thanks !

Malick

[xnodunitx 0]

Hmm..maybe just a bit (keep in mind he said HDR makes it look darker as well) , but its somewhat hard to base a specific camo since their quite diverse mostly pending on lighting but it seems they have a more lighter green hue unless wet (I have a wet picture somewhere)

http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/4456/109024239lahydhphvk3.jpg

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/3311/abramstrainer03ei5.jpg

http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/6867/48168298frewggphfn4.jpg

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/2259/dsc04102et0.jpg

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/2154/m1abramsusalandcombatexhz7.jpg

You might want to give this brown and green a try.

Also something to note when weathering the Abrams..the outside of the patterns tend to wear out a bit more then the inside (?)

More examples.

http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/1247/bluetank2ek6.jpg

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/4170/403885087uynpagphnd6.jpg

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/3374/322360479nmhbpifsaf8.jpg

http://img231.imageshack.us/my.php?image=m1a1abramstank5ra9.jpg

Would it also be possible to darken the 50cal? It's default is far too light.

[malick 0]

Yep, you are right xnodunitx.

Nice pictures by the way. I'd like to see some M1 weathered that way ! Would look quite impressive in Ortego streets !

Malick

[Mateck 0]

Small update on NATO camouflage. I have tweaked a bit T_Bone's textures.

Next time I will darken M2 and M240 textures.

BTW. King Homer, Your M1A2 looks great

[xnodunitx 0]

Ah yes, much better.

Although this may seem out of place, is there a way to tie the "turned out" proxy's so that the TC and TL move up and down with their guns or has this been tried?

Here is a layout of the camo from the top, ignore this if you already have a reference.

and one more with both sides.

http://www.the-blueprints.com/bluepri....dom.gif

http://www.the-blueprints.com/bluepri....m-2.gif

[Sosna 0]

Nice work so far. If you guys can make it look more like the vbs2 abrams I would be very impressed.

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/9427/abramswoodland1fg6.jpg

[xnodunitx 0]

They'll get to the weathering in time, after the camo should probably come the specular map..that is why the VBS2 version appears more "matte" the specular is much lower if not nonexistant.

[PTV-Jobo 820]

Exactly, Sosna. I'd like to see something like that myself as well. But of course everything is being worked on at their own needed pace. I'm sure the finished product will be a total knockout, for sure.

[hmmwv 0]

Lookin´great! I´m pretty sure this will be more than impressive with the inclusion of a specular map and dirt.

[M9ACE 0]

I am pleased to see that you guys have accepted my advice and improved the appearance of the thermal sleeve on the main gun.

Please allocate 1400 rounds of ammunition for the loader's M240.  Also you may find it relevant that the elevation limits for the loader's weapon is +65 degrees / -35 degrees .

[Mateck 0]

We are open to any suggestions

If someone have any more suggestions on tank loadouts feel free to post it.

At this moment I configured loadout as in NonWonderDogs default M1A1 loadout. I hope he don't mind that I used he's ammo configuration Ofcourse I will insert proper credits in ReadMe file on addon release.

[Blue_Flight 0]

Hello Mateck,

your abrams sure looks awesome, may i suggest adding more boxes and stores on the turret like on this pic?

This way the tank looks more "used" in my opinion.

[MehMan 0]

Yes, and please please please don't use BIS backpacks. They are...like nothing ever seen.

A better example of turret clutter and general wear and tear is on this pic:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/61/M1-A1_Abrams_1.jpg

As you can see, very very dirty. And worn.

You can also check Here's a nice bunch of that can give you inspiration.this and this too.

[Apache-Cobra 0]

This looks incredible!

And I agree with Blue_Flight, the four people in the tank are practically living in it, so they would be bringing a lot more than just a few canteens and duffel bags...

I also cant wait for the M1A2, I have always been waiting for an M1A2 since the day I bought this game.

Again, this looks amazing and i cant wait till it comes out! Keep up the good work

[LoFFeN 0]

One badass Abrams! Lookin forward to this one!

[MissileDefender 0]

Does this remind anyone of the cover box of Command & Conquer Zero Hour The Abrams with the 2 gunners firing away. Cant wait til this is out

[Lawman1965 0]

Just watched the video and all I can say is WOW. It looks awesome.

Now, how about he works on a Bradley.

Rich

[T_bone 0]

Abrams is getting "dirty" ;p

About the bags, we have few ideas...