Cobra847 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Hi All, Many thanks for all of your support and excitement for the last update and additional images we posted! It's always exciting to share what we're working on; and pretty soon we'll be coming close to sharing years of hard work with you. As we move into May; the team progresses into a hard, month long crunch on the AJS-37 Viggen project. Refrain from drawing any conclusions from this cursory information- but we're excited about growing closer to completing our second product and follow up to the MiG-21bis. We'll soon be stuck neck deep in the superficial polishing stage. :) In the meanwhile; we continue to work hard on the F-14A / B as well as the accompanying CV-60/1/2 Forrestal class carrier. We've completed modeling of our flight deck crew; and will be modifying this base to suit all of the various crew you'd find on a busy carrier flight deck. Smell my finger We've also already created the low poly version of this particular character; baked him down and rigged him. Generally, all of our characters will appear just as detailed in the game as they do in these renders. As mentioned in the last update, our goal is to try and include as many deck animations as we possibly can. Of course, it's quite possible that this particular feature will not launch together with the carrier or aircraft. However, that has not stopped us taking our first steps with Motion Capture. Here's a rough capture (pre-cleanup) of one of the many animation sequences we'll be looking to recreate The past few weeks have been spent shaping the hull and major structures of the vessel, as well as more detailing on the island and associated components. It's still early days; and while our team has had significant experience in modeling naval vessels in the past months- the Forrestal class is certainly a challenge. We'll take another pass at our new base, make sure it is correct, and then move on to detailing the hull and major hull components. In the last couple of weeks, we posted a few images and .gifs in various places around the forum. On the off chance that some of you missed these; here they are again. At the risk of sounding like a broken record- keep in mind that these are still very early. :) We still have lots of cool F-14 related stuff coming up before we wrap things up and unveil the Viggen, but in the meanwhile, many thanks for reading this short update and for all of your support. Thank you! LS Nicholas Dackard Founder & Lead Artist Heatblur Simulations https://www.facebook.com/heatblur/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkbrotherhood7 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the mini-update, Nick! Waiting for the Tomcat update part 2 and the Viggen announcement! :-) Edited May 2, 2016 by Darkbrotherhood7 Mission: "To intercept and destroy aircraft and airborne missiles in all weather conditions in order to establish and maintain air superiority in a designated area. To deliver air-to-ground ordnance on time in any weather condition. And to provide tactical reconaissance imagery" - F-14 Tomcat Roll Call [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kontiuka Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Is it wrong that I'm more excited about the deck crew than the F-14?:D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB4Tazman Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Is it wrong that I'm more excited about the deck crew than the F-14?:D Yes.:smilewink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxideMako Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 There's that update! Nice job, the deck crew animation looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIKBELL Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Will continue to watch. There are 2 categories of fighter pilots: those who have performed, and those who someday will perform, a magnificent defensive break turn toward a bug on the canopy. Robert Shaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skjold Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Yay! thanks for the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcradio Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Tomcat love. Thank you for the update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummingbird Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackLion213 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 In the meanwhile; we continue to work hard on the F-14A / B as well as the accompanying CV-60/1/2 Forrestal class carrier. We've completed modeling of our flight deck crew; and will be modifying this base to suit all of the various crew you'd find on a busy carrier flight deck. The past few weeks have been spent shaping the hull and major structures of the vessel, as well as more detailing on the island and associated components. It's still early days; and while our team has had significant experience in modeling naval vessels in the past months- the Forrestal class is certainly a challenge. We'll take another pass at our new base, make sure it is correct, and then move on to detailing the hull and major hull components. In the last couple of weeks, we posted a few images and .gifs in various places around the forum. On the off chance that some of you missed these; here they are again. At the risk of sounding like a broken record- keep in mind that these are still very early. :) We still have lots of cool F-14 related stuff coming up before we wrap things up and unveil the Viggen, but in the meanwhile, many thanks for reading this short update and for all of your support. Thank you! LS Thank you Cobra, as usual all of this looks amazing. :) The comprehensiveness of this project is astounding and I can't wait to see how it all comes together. I'm particularly pleased that you are putting so much work into creating a 1980s experience for the Tomcats and I couldn't be more pleased with the choice of USS Ranger. I've been hoping for this experience since I was 8 years old and standing on her deck (in 1988 ). :) I also find this part to be very exciting: It's still early days; and while our team has had significant experience in modeling naval vessels in the past months- the Forrestal class is certainly a challenge. I think there will be some nice surprises in your future announcements. :D Thanks for all the updates and pictures! -Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkbrotherhood7 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Is it wrong that I'm more excited about the deck crew than the F-14?:D Probably! hahahaha :D Mission: "To intercept and destroy aircraft and airborne missiles in all weather conditions in order to establish and maintain air superiority in a designated area. To deliver air-to-ground ordnance on time in any weather condition. And to provide tactical reconaissance imagery" - F-14 Tomcat Roll Call [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkbrotherhood7 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Just to be sure, in the next few weeks we'll see the official Viggen announcement?! Mission: "To intercept and destroy aircraft and airborne missiles in all weather conditions in order to establish and maintain air superiority in a designated area. To deliver air-to-ground ordnance on time in any weather condition. And to provide tactical reconaissance imagery" - F-14 Tomcat Roll Call [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uboats Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 awesome news [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] My DCS Mods, Skins, Utilities and Scripts | Windows 10 | i7-4790K | GTX 980Ti Hybrid | 32GB RAM | 3TB SSD | | TM Warthog Stick | CH Pro Throttle + Pro Pedal | TIR5 Pro | TM MFD Cougar | Gun Camera: PrtScn | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven68 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Is it wrong that I'm more excited about the deck crew than the F-14?:D I'm more curious what the animation will be when I can't line the Tomcat up with the catapult for launch. Something like this maybe?? Intel i5-9600K @ 3.7GHz Gigabyte Z370XP SLI Mobo G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin DDR4 GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 8GB 256-Bit GDDR6(Assume the latest driver version) Thermaltake Water 3.0 Certified Liquid Cooling System Windows 10 Professional Oculus Rift-S /TrackIR 5 in case VR dies Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog w/ Thrustmaster T-Flight Rudder Pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dappman Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I think you mean pull my finger. Smell my finger is something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannibal Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Cobra.. i want to hug you man.. great work, mister! find me on steam! username: Hannibal_A101A http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197969447179 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven68 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 (edited) Oh and for the record, Cobra, thanks for the MINI update. I know I have given you a hard time, playfully of course:D, about your timing, but still good to see the update and look forward to more. Edited May 2, 2016 by Raven68 Intel i5-9600K @ 3.7GHz Gigabyte Z370XP SLI Mobo G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin DDR4 GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 8GB 256-Bit GDDR6(Assume the latest driver version) Thermaltake Water 3.0 Certified Liquid Cooling System Windows 10 Professional Oculus Rift-S /TrackIR 5 in case VR dies Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog w/ Thrustmaster T-Flight Rudder Pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcradio Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Gonna go watch the Final Countdown again to get in the spirit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express0083 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 nice update Windows 10 64bit MSI Z170A MB EVGA 1080 FTW Intel i7 6700k 4.0 GHz (SKylake) 16GB RAM Warthog Hotas and Rudder Oculus Rift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaktaz Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Mostly excited for the F-14 but Viggen will have my full attention when it is unveiled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scudrunner Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 "...and while our team has had significant experience in modeling naval vessels in the past months..." Someone has to be the over analyzer and point out the implications of this...Might as well be me. Looking at you, Iwo Jima and related ships and aircraft.... I want all of it. - Moody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StandingCow Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Awesome stuff as always LN! :D 5900X - 32 GB 3600 RAM - 1080TI My Twitch Channel ~Moo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWillis Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Mouthwatering stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTJS17_Fire Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Great work LS, keep it up. :thumbup: Hardware: Intel i5 4670K | Zalman NPS9900MAX | GeIL 16GB @1333MHz | Asrock Z97 Pro4 | Sapphire Radeon R9 380X Nitro | Samsung SSDs 840 series 120GB & 250 GB | Samsung HD204UI 2TB | be quiet! Pure Power 530W | Aerocool RS-9 Devil Red | Samsung SyncMaster SA350 24" + ASUS VE198S 19" | Saitek X52 | TrackIR 5 | Thrustmaster MFD Cougar | Speedlink Darksky LED | Razor Diamondback | Razor X-Mat Control | SoundBlaster Tactic 3D Rage ### Software: Windows 10 Pro 64Bit [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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