GeneralMatt's Creation Thread

[GeneralMatt]

That's the problem see, I am at a disadvantage.

 

[GeneralMatt]

The Keel for the the Pennsylvania Class BB has been laid and hull work has been progressing rapidly.

 

[GeneralMatt]

The welding and arming pretty much done, the painters and workmen come to finish her up.

 

[Wolfshanze]

The welding and arming pretty much done, the painters and workmen come to finish her up.

I thought the Japs would come to finish her?




I really don't know what to do with a unit like this... we have several USS Iowa's for American WWII Battleships, and while it is technically a Dreadnought, it's a "Super Dreadnought" and I'd rather use something a little older for the US Dreadnought spot. Too old for a good WWII Battleship, and too big and new for a WWI Dreadnought IMHO.

Oh well... I'm sure the WWII-only modders can find a home for her?!?!

 

[RPG]

She's looking good...but I thought you were going work on the the RN?

 

[Wolfshanze]

She's looking good...but I thought you were going work on the the RN?

Apparently after this one.

 

[GeneralMatt]

I thought the Japs would come to finish her?




I really don't know what to do with a unit like this... we have several USS Iowa's for American WWII Battleships, and while it is technically a Dreadnought, it's a "Super Dreadnought" and I'd rather use something a little older for the US Dreadnought spot. Too old for a good WWII Battleship, and too big and new for a WWI Dreadnought IMHO.

Oh well... I'm sure the WWII-only modders can find a home for her?!?!

Hehe, that to. yah, it was requested quite fervently so I thought I would do it, I am sure they will have a use.

She's looking good...but I thought you were going work on the the RN?

Apparently after this one.

As he said. I am not going to do the whole RN at this time though, just a BB then a Predreadnought (The Canopus) than probably that Japanese Predreadnought..

 

[RPG]

That sounds good to me.

Just keep posting these teaser shots, they're great!

 

[GeneralMatt]

Sure. I am just trying to get together the bits and pieces I need for the texture now, this will be the real challenge as there is not the same amount of excellent things as for the Brandenbug.

 

[Wolfshanze]

this will be the real challenge as there is not the same amount of excellent things as for the Brandenbug.

Well, do more models the Wolf likes and I'm sure he can come-up with all kinds of excellent things for you!

Do some more pre-dreadnoughts and Mikasa is your casa! I'd even sponsor yet another USS Iowa... which oddly enough could probably use SnafuSmith's Helgoland Animation.

 

[GeneralMatt]

Lol... You are a tough one arn't ya?

I am planning on doing those, don't get me wrong.. I just have been playing a few WWII games lately and had the RN spark my interest even more. Seeing as I might make a career out of the Navy (Thinking on it, if they would take me), and either the RCN or RN it kind of makes me want to do their stuff. But I will do more pre-dreadoughts if I possibly (as in I don't die) can, don't you worry..

I need to take anther look at the SMS "Legoland", I had problems with the HMS "Dread-knots" animations, but I might get these ones to work..

 

[Wolfshanze]

Believe it or not, the RN had Pre-Dreadnoughts too, so if you want to do "the RN", feel free to pump-out some Pre-Dreadnoughts... and come to think about it, Britain built Pre-Dreadnoughts for other navies too... like Japan... so go ahead and do the Mikasa next... it's British, just like you like!

 

[GeneralMatt]

As I said, I am planning on doing the Canopus, and the Mika-what-you-call-it, and even the PreD Iowa. I do have to fit a few other things in their, so bear with me, but after the Arizona and QE BB, I will do a few Pre-D Ships..

And if you see any nice images of them, post them. I will save them and they come in real handy... Even models, the one image of a model helped a ton with the Arizona today.

 

[Wolfshanze]

And if you see any nice images of them, post them. I will save them and they come in real handy... Even models, the one image of a model helped a ton with the Arizona today.

I got a million for this ship... wanna take a guess? Easiest ship ever to find images of...

Here's a hint... it was built in England by Vickers... launched in 1900!

 

[GeneralMatt]

Hmm, let me guess, does it start with a "M"? End with a "A"? Middle letters "ikas"?

All of them images would be great.

 

[GeneralMatt]

And a painted, decorated version. I am not sure how I am going to do the animations though, I guess one of the turrets will not fire..

 

[GeneralMatt]

Ok. that is done. I think I will move on to the Canopus, then the Warspite/QE class..

 

[GeneralMatt]

From the Back..

And the Front

Compared to my original try.

I am not sure about the texture, looks too plain..

 

[Wolfshanze]

Well, the Bridge looks all-wrong... as do the masts... Looks like you're missing the four large "corner guns" that bracket the six guns on the main deck.

See if this link helps

 

[GeneralMatt]

Ah yes, great! I was thinking about it last night in bed, the bridge, and got right back up and fixed her.

Corner guns, duh, I worked of that nice large blueprint you put up (I found the site when looking) and I saw them but completely forgot..

The mast though, what about them looks wrong, do they need spars?