The SU-30 FAMILY PROJECT is Back

I have finally gotten some spare time coming up, so I will start on the list I had posted earlier:

-PBR Roughness/Metallic maps w/ A.O.

(Specular Maps are no longer needed w/ 2.5, Converting Everything to PBR w/ A.O. is quicker, easier and more accurate than Specular Maps.)

-Converting all textures to Composite Materials, removing EXTRA Materials.

(Making them layered with Damage/Bort/Bunos Numbers Etc)

-Deleting the extra damage meshes, Converting to Current Damage Animation Setup

(Deleting all the Holes/Damage Meshes and converting them to damage volume layer w/ more realistic looking damage)

-Cutting Meshes for Current Damage Animations.

(Might not need to be done, will evaluate when I remove the old damage meshes).

-Cutting Meshes for Current Aircraft Number Animations.

(Removing the Bort Meshes and integrating them into a composite layer w/ the base texture)

-Updated Animations to Current DCS Standards,

(A few animations need updated, nothing major)

-Updated Connection Points for Pylons, Effects Etc

(Adding some new connectors, and re-vamping current ones, for use w/ new weapons setup etc)

-Updated Lighting (Textures and Actual Lights),

(Adding Actual Light Sources, removing the overdone billboard meshes, adding self-illuminating textures)

-Updated Effects

(Adding Afterburner effects from other projects converted for Eastern Engines and Fuel Burn Color)

(Adding Vapor effects from other projects)

-Completely Re-Written LUA Code to today's standard.

(Re-write the LUA from Scratch to avoid old lingering code/valus)

-Addon Systems

(Even though these would likely be using FC3/Su-33 Cockpits/Systems, I will be adding a few supplement LUA Scripts to control some animations and Systems better.)

-System Setup

(Start From Scratch, Mod Folders to Avoid Extra/Lingering Files Being brought over, Create new UI Elements Etc.)

The last time I was working on the mesh, there were still several traces of old texture files I was tracking down and removing (no visual effect on the Model, but it messes w/ loading times if it's looking for non-existent textures.).

I will continue to track those down as I progress through the list above.

Skate, you are ze greatest :)

I have no Timetable for all of the above things, if it comes down to it, I'll release a separate mod package.

Many of the changes will require updates to livery textures as well.

You working with Gizmondo, r2-d2? Love the pics!

You working with Gizmondo, r2-d2? Love the pics!

aboslutely not

I'm paiting my own on my other model

ex : VMF SKIN:

I dont want to tease you guys without making any progress, i'm still waiting a Modeler help...

Okay, just thought it was a possibility. Anyways, lovely Su-30MKA!:)

aboslutely not

 

I'm paiting my own on my other model

 

ex : VMF SKIN:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looks really nice.

is there still a chance that one of these teased Su30 models is getting relaesed to public as a flyable mod ?

is there still a chance that one of these teased Su30 models is getting relaesed to public as a flyable mod ?

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3436290&postcount=208

is there still a chance that one of these teased Su30 models is getting relaesed to public as a flyable mod ?

yes , if skatezilla finish tweaking the first one or if i find some help for the second one.

Will it be flyable, or just for AI?

yes , if skatezilla finish tweaking the first one or if i find some help for the second one.

thanks , appreciated.

Keeping fingers crossed for this lovely bird. May you modding experts get all the Input and support you need to finish this.

Thx for the effort.

right now i'm still cleaning materials, might end up re-naming them as well,

so many orphaned files and it's blocking RoughMet maps from loading properly.

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Looking very good , the shape looks very authentic.

I agree with Sirius on the size of Pilot/Copilot heads though, maybe this can be tweaked a bit.

The rest looks just perfect, like the blue afterburner plumes

cant wait for a public release ;)

I believe they look small due to how the tandem cockpits are setup (rear seat being higher than the front for better view)

Google Image Search Su-30.

https://i2.wp.com/voiceofpeopletoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Russian-Su-30-intercepted-a-US-patrol-aircraft-over-the-Black-Sea.jpg?fit=900%2C506&ssl=1

I believe they look small due to how the tandem cockpits are setup (rear seat being higher than the front for better view)

 

Google Image Search Su-30.

 

https://i2.wp.com/voiceofpeopletoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Russian-Su-30-intercepted-a-US-patrol-aircraft-over-the-Black-Sea.jpg?fit=900%2C506&ssl=1

well, then all fine :thumbup::thumbup:

great job

Gizmondo, do you happen to have Normal/Bump Maps that dont have the camo lines in them?

I noticed that today, all the normal maps have Camo lines in them, especially on the wings/vertical stabs, if not i'll take some time and generate entirely new ones.

Yes i have a template, i can generate any blank skin you want

Glad to see you back, check your MP! ;-)

Glad to see Gizmondo & SkateZilla exchangin' here.

I have faith the Su30 finally makes its maiden flight into the DCS 2.5 community :)

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

beatiful

04.14.2018

-Continued Development of the External Model

-New Normal Maps

-New PBR Maps w/ Temporary Block Noise

-Refueling Probe Cover Shape Corrected