the_antipop 10 Posted April 11, 2010 Hey guys, just wondering if there are any updates? Nice trailers/pics or anything? Also, with a few weeks before ANZAC day, any chance you may include the following? HAWKEI: Images; http://images.theage.com.au/2009/09/29/760653/st_hawkei-420x0.jpg http://www.thalesprotectedmobility.com.au/tpm/gallery/Hawkei3.jpg Info: http://www.theage.com.au/national/australian-troops-offered-new-ride-the-hawkei-20090929-gaqv.html F88SA2: Images; http://www.defence.gov.au/opEx/global/opastute/images/gallery/2009/1110/20091029adf8114832_150_lo.jpg http://www.defence.gov.au/opEx/global/opslipper/images/gallery/2009/0728a/200907017adf8239716_092_lo.jpg http://www.defence.gov.au/opEx/global/opastute/images/gallery/2009/1110/20091029adf8114832_162_lo.jpg Info: http://www.thalesgroup.com/Press_Releases/Australia_291008/ Cheers - Anti Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hummell.F 10 Posted April 11, 2010 Looking foward and the OA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzdfcrash 33 Posted April 11, 2010 does the hawkei actually exist anywhere out of CGI? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_antipop 10 Posted April 11, 2010 does the hawkei actually exist anywhere out of CGI? Yes; http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/multimedia/images/full/640403.jpg http://www.armyrecognition.com/images/stories/oceania/australia/wheeled_vehicle/hawkei/pictures/Hawkei_Thales_light_protected_mobility_wheeled_armoured_vehicle_Australia_Australian_005.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzdfcrash 33 Posted April 11, 2010 if we do the hawkei it wont be in the first public release due to the timeframe we are running on. do you know what the difference is with the toygun version of the steyr (F88SA2 ) and the regular steyrs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r3volution 0 Posted April 12, 2010 ... Technical improvements in the F88SA2 include a larger Picatinny Rail on top of the weapon, a modified sight housing, and a side rail mount for torch and Night Aiming Device (NAD). The colour of the weapon has also been changed to reduce the recognition signature. The colour choices follow extensive work by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation, and allow the weapon to blend in more effectively with both the environment and the user's uniform... They might be tactical but damn they look like chinese made bb guns now... ;) That Hawkei thing looks neat, but why do I have the feeling its going to be yet another up-armoured vehicle that has an exposed gunner position rather than CROWS? What on earth possesses the people designing these to armour everything BUT the poor bastard who has to stick his head out the top? Or is it going to be completely unarmed and I've just got it all wrong? Anyways, can't wait for release on this lot... :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_antipop 10 Posted April 12, 2010 @ CRASH - The New F88SA2 steyr is completely desert coloured. Has an extended Picatinny rail at the top. A side mount for a NAD, and a mount for tatical flashlight. It includes a new scope with 2x Optic zoom, with a mounting rail at the top of it aswell. Also improved insides. (springs, etc, etc). It's also meant to shoot the cartridge forwards, but they are having problems with the ejected cartridge getting jammed, and also if it does eject hitting a NAD and flying back hitting the firer... haha... But it is a pretty sweet weapon none the less. @r3volution - The Hawkei is completely compatible with the RWS (Remote Weapon Station) seen on the bushmaster, so no, the gunner doesn't need to stick his head out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r3volution 0 Posted April 12, 2010 @ the_antipop : Sounds good, guess I've been made cynical by all the american MRAPS which still require the gunner to poke his head out. :) Vis a vis the A2 steyr, isn't it basically just a stopgap till they start issuing the A3? And wonder if the A2 addresses those issues that I heard about a while back with the safety catch being able to be disengaged by the rifle being bumped or falling over if stacked? Damn, I can definitely see fun times ahead with this mod... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_antipop 10 Posted April 12, 2010 Yeah, the F88SA2 was just an interim weapon that was given to infantry troops serving in the Ghan and Timor Leste. The F88SA3, which will be the final Steyr for the Australian Army has had an image posted in the Latest A&NZ Defender and will see use till 2020, when the Australian Army's whole small arm's library will be reformed with new weapons. (including personal weapon, light MG, heavy MG) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzdfcrash 33 Posted April 12, 2010 wonder how long till us kiwis will start following aus in getting upgraded steyrs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzdfcrash 33 Posted April 16, 2010 mod will likely be delayed due to my comp being out of action the last few days thanks to the gfx card crapping out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eble 3 Posted April 16, 2010 No worries mate, I've had the same thing happen to me twice in the last 6 months, Hard Disk crash and graphics card deaths. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzdfcrash 33 Posted April 16, 2010 whats bad is the warrenty just ran out which = $$ = :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eble 3 Posted April 16, 2010 whats bad is the warrenty just ran out which = $$ = :( yep same thing here aswell, my crappy inno3d 9800Gx2 died 4 weeks before the warranty ran out so it was sent away, came back 3 months later June2009. it then died a second time in January, binned it and got myself a Ati5870, this card is a monster compared the nvidia one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_antipop 10 Posted April 16, 2010 Ah, that sucks Crash. But take as long as you need. As long as the first release is good to rock I'll be happy. Good luck with your pc man. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzdfcrash 33 Posted April 17, 2010 Heres a few screenshots dug up from a few weeks back. First shot from Belly Other shots from BloodRaideN of one of the mots missions in action weapons used are the aaw weapon pack and we have permission to use ardvark's sasr units to avoid any and all drama queens having a go at us. Special thanks to Belly and BloodRaideN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WallyJas 10 Posted April 19, 2010 (edited) This sure looks awesome guys ... well done. :) I have had a read through this thread and haven't seen any mention of an ANZAC island. Do you have anything in the 'skunk works' or will the mod be used on existing islands? Edited April 19, 2010 by WallyJas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzdfcrash 33 Posted April 19, 2010 its quite possible after the main release you will see islands start to show up in future patches if we can get enough time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzdfcrash 33 Posted April 22, 2010 Some new screenshots of our favourite bird. we will have a video up in the next day or so showcasing the custom sounds genrously done by ANZACSAS Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lennard 447 Posted April 22, 2010 now that's looks impressive! Great job:icon14: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icebreakr 3159 Posted April 22, 2010 Great stuff Crash :) soon we will have Tears of the Sun mission ready ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeza 5416 Posted April 22, 2010 f18D Looking fantastic, i want one :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pre-Vet 10 Posted April 22, 2010 Cant wait! That Super Hornet just looks great! Keep up the good work ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yort 10 Posted April 23, 2010 this one will be worth the wait. :459: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
