On the last bit of fixing and improving the mesh. Few more problem areas and then add in a few detail parts. Need to starting thinking how the heck to bring this into game......





It is not a perfect model of an F5E but considering the not so great referance material, I think it came out pretty good. Now to unwrap and texture....

OMG! I forgot to model the rocket pods! Funny.

Currently working on improved Dystopia mission. Expect a beta version in a day or two.

Beta V1.1 of dystopia. http://www.mediafire.com/?6isgdri90iuhcha Any issues or comments please post them!. This updated mission is going to get bundled in with mod like the other missions I have done. So please post any issues it may have!

Now back to getting the F5E finished.

Have F5 about 90% unwrapped. This is a screen shot of model with a 2 second AO map. I think this should look pretty good when complete.

I have been staring at so many photos of F5's that i never noticed how much the later YF17 and F18 where influnced by this old school light fighter. Just a random thought.

looks good burnared

skimbo

Could use input on what the load out of this thing should be. Was originally thinking mk82 bombs and a couple rocket pods. But honestly don't know what the Iranians used for ground attack with this thing. For Balancing reasons I am not doing the early model maverick missles. Yes, at the beginning of the war they had these but if modeled true to life a flight of these things and 4 mavericks would be less than fun if YOU are the target. Did Iran have zuni rockets? That could be interesting.........

Also have no idea about ballistic data for 20 x 102 mm (i think its 102) cannon rounds.

And work on this puppy continues. Finished unwrapping the model for the most part. Still adding in little details and fixing problem childern areas. Still have weapons to do, but will probably try and get it in game first.



NOTE TO SELF: Next time I do an aircraft model, more and better referance material.



Started throwing digital paint around like a 5 year old. Just trying to get the colors of Iran camo to match up more or less. It appears I did not fix all the problems with mesh/unwrapping.......yet. Still have ALOT of detail work to do for texture/spec/normal maps, but it is getting there fast.

There is a slim chance I may be able to get my playable M113a1 model in game before next SABOW patch is released. I am certainly going to try. I really think this could open up other interesting options in mission design. SABOW really is alot more than just a tank sim. After all a modern infantry squad packs nearly the same fire power as an MBT. Just not as slick, long ranged, and armored....lol.

I was just thinking.....Alot of the hold up on project is me wanting to texture the crap out of stuff. I could drop the real fine detail work on the f5 and reinvest that time into the m113a1. Most people will never notice the difference as you will not be close at all to the f5 flying around. Then later, add the detail work in..... Hmmmmmm I might give this some serious thought.

While waiting to get some questions answered about importing F5E I revisited the m1 style helmet. Completely over hauled the thing and I think it is much better now.