M1A1 Abrams by Mateck

[Apache-Cobra 0]

Yeah, thats more like it. Maybe a bag or 2 more crammed/leaning on something on the rear part of the turret and it will look a bit better.

And about the weathering, please try to not overdo it, some dirt and grime is fine, like how you have it, but making it look all rusty like its from a tank graveyard (as you can see in some M1A1 skins) just ruins it. The way you have it in the last picture is perfect.

Also, in Blue_Flight's last post you can see a plate of armor on the side of the turret attached to the fencing. This is common on Abrams' in service. If you havent already made a model for these plates, i have one for it if it would be helpful to you. You would need to skin it/map it yourself however.

Thanks for all these updates in such short time, really means a lot to the people who are waiting for it to come out.

[xnodunitx 0]

Actually that all depends on its surroundings and what it is exposed to, that would be rather light

(also the ones I posted on the previous page)

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/5926/147678599nxwccnfsoj2.jpg

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/3584/landm1s3idiraqtalafarlgjj9.jpg

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/2627/dsc05135nh1.jpg

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/8706/m1a105of16di0.jpg

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/2762/newtestamentsg9.jpg (important to take notice of, the coaxial tends to leave this after being used enough)

In the end there isn't necessarily a right or wrong way to weather your vehicle (to an extent), you just need to decide what enviroment you want it in,.

Which is why you might want to consider a few different variants for the different enviroments. IE the one on the last page for North Sahrani settings and then one with a more weathered camo for South.

On a side note, it seems some things from the TUSK were added onto a few M1A2's.

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/8764/abrams12mp1.jpg

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/9126/abrams29ic8.jpg

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/9779/abrams11ea7.jpg

[king homer 1]

Which things from the TUSK?

The TAGS for the loader or what?

[Gedis 0]

and "slat" armor for engine...

[xnodunitx 0]

Oh silly me, I have that photo and yet I never spotted the loaders shield.

There was also the extra armor around the tread wheels and if I'm not mistaken, the tank infantry phone, who knows what internal who knows if they have the DVE, PDB and...

Wasn't there another gunner or commander interior enhancement that had to do with systems? Not the gun...or was that cut out?

Will you also be adding a few 'out of the norm' equipment seen on some abrams tanks in Iraq? Few examples.

http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/8072/crzyhrsetnk1hu2.jpg Strange cover on the side of turret, I'm guessing shade for water and things of that nature?

(this one is just for kicks)

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/6953/dicejb6.jpg Somebody was bound to do it.

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/2190/ntmtnk2ye8.jpg strange box..

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/203/usaftank2nh3.jpg strange box seen again.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3071/2311347964_7c33f381c8_o.jpg and again, more storage space for perhaps?

http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/8110/usaftank3wd2.jpg

Note the boxy shape (different one) located near the TC.

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/9401/whitetank3eo4.jpg Look carefully and we see it again..

http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/1996/whitetank5ud2.jpg And again.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/centralaustralia/1540936285/ that antenna seems to be popular.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/69/165322572_b977469271_o.jpg Coax cover? (Also it seems the loader has given their an optic of sorts) By the way, I'v noticed a few Abrams with the commander having this type of gun, can you shed any light on that King Homer?

How about some close ups..

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/1222/bftantennaso5.jpg

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/1460/bftantenna2mp5.jpg

http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/8001/bftantenna3gq8.jpg

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/3325/b143sl2.jpg A turret light?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2019/1615617193_a87d8f2796_o.jpg More creativity?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3271/2424422961_22547060cb_o.jpg

[Apache-Cobra 0]

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I'm not sure this addon should be THAT indepth

[M9ACE 0]

...By the way, I'v noticed a few Abrams with the commander having this type of gun, can you shed any light on that King Homer?

Only now did I bother to look at a couple of your links.  It is a blank firing adaptor/training device.

[xnodunitx 0]

Ah okay, thanks.

[Mateck 0]

So many things to add, so little free time

At this moment We are focusing on configuring addon so it will be ready for first release.

I'm currently working on markings system, and random stuff on turret. I'm still using BIS backpacks, but in future We will add new models, I hope . Also loaders turret needs to be remodeled.

Most difficult part is to add features like TC and loader must turn out to reload theirs MGs, and only loader can reload main gun. Don't know how long it will take to find good solution for this, so first release may not have this features, sorry

If someone have special wish about the markings, fell free to post it

[Apache-Cobra 0]

Will the loader position be selectable in the editor or will it be like King Homers M1A2 for OFP?

About the armor plates, i will have them sent to you in a few hours (hopefully). I hope you can find them useful.

[king homer 1]

I guess the positions are hardcoded - so this shouldn'te be possible.

[Mateck 0]

Will the loader position be selectable in the editor or will it be like King Homers M1A2 for OFP?

About the armor plates, i will have them sent to you in a few hours (hopefully). I hope you can find them useful.

Player needs to get in loaders position or switch seats after mission start. I don't think this can be changed.

Thanks in advance for the armor plates

[Apache-Cobra 0]

An AI unit will automatically occupy the loaders position like the rest of the positions in single player though right?

Also, what view is the loader going to get when he is not turned out? Or are you making interiors

[Mateck 0]

An AI unit will automatically occupy the loaders position like the rest of the positions in single player though right?

Also, what view is the loader going to get when he is not turned out? Or are you making interiors

Yes, AI will automatically occupy the loaders position thanks to hasgunner option.

No, I'm currently not making interiors At this moment loader position has forced basic BIS optics.

[Apache-Cobra 0]

Maybe someday.. Will the AI loader turn out when the commander turns out now like the driver did?

[Mateck 0]

Maybe someday.. Will the AI loader turn out when the commander turns out now like the driver did?

Yes, he will. Basically loaders position is working fine, expect that when loader is not turned out he can still rotate M240 while he can not shoot from it. It's small bug and I think it can be fixed by defining custom animation for loaders turret.

[Apache-Cobra 0]

Alright well good luck with it. I look forward to seeing this completed and on the front page of every ArmA site, especially the M1A2

[Ryujin 0]

I don't know if this has been mentioned, but your reload sound is off, you've got a soviet autoloader, heres a nice video that might help you with what it sounds like on the inside (I wonder if you can do inside only sounds in arma?):

btw, make it LOUD, I like big concussive firing sounds

[mr.g-c 6]

I don't know if this has been mentioned, but your reload sound is off, you've got a soviet autoloader, heres a nice video that might help you with what it sounds like on the inside (I wonder if you can do inside only sounds in arma?):

btw, make it LOUD, I like big concussive firing sounds

This isn't bad either...

Damn what a noise inside there.....

[T_bone 0]

We got new loading sounds already, they fit very well.

I asked NWD about his Fire Control System... I hope he will anwser

[Mateck 0]

I wonder if you can do inside only sounds in arma?

As far as I know it's not possible in ArmA

About new sounds. We need new M240s sounds (mounted and coaxial). If someone can provide realistic sounds for this weapons We will be very grateful

Also I need to point one thing. New sounds will be optional. There will be separate .pbo for new sounds. Without this file M1A1 will be using default BIS sounds or sounds from installed sound mod.

[dm 9]

Also, in Blue_Flight's last post you can see a plate of armor on the side of the turret attached to the fencing. This is common on Abrams' in service.

http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/8072/crzyhrsetnk1hu2.jpg Strange cover on the side of turret, I'm guessing shade for water and things of that nature?

Its not armour, but an IFF panel. These slatted panels appear very very cold when viewed under thermal imaging, thus making the vehicles easily identifiable to friendly forces. Not much use beyond eyecandy in arma, since we dont have TI. Also, you'd be lucky if those IFF panels stop a 9mm parabellum round, let alone anything more powerful.

[M9ACE 0]

Also, in Blue_Flight's last post you can see a plate of armor on the side of the turret attached to the fencing. This is common on Abrams' in service.

http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/8072/crzyhrsetnk1hu2.jpg  Strange cover on the side of turret, I'm guessing shade for water and things of that nature?

Its not armour, but an IFF panel. These slatted panels appear very very cold when viewed under thermal imaging, thus making the vehicles easily identifiable to friendly forces. Not much use beyond eyecandy in arma, since we dont have TI. Also, you'd be lucky if those IFF panels stop a 9mm parabellum round, let alone anything more powerful.

I did not take a look at these until DM quoted them.  They are officially called CIPs (Combat Identification Panels).  The have been around for several years now.

[Apache-Cobra 0]

Ah, thanks for the info guys. It's still something you would want to add for the sake of looks tho  

And speaking of it, theres gonna be a delay with getting it, the friend who made it (IMW captain) has been very busy with real life stuff. As soon as he gets some time to send it over i will email it to you. Sorry 'bout that

[PTV-Jobo 820]

Mateck, I know over at the Steelbeasts fan site they have quite a few sound addons. Maybe try contacting the makers of one of the better ones and see if they'd let you use the sounds w/ proper credit and all that good stuff? At least until/unless you get better sounds?