[Vehicle] VN3 - PLA

Post by **PRC_Heavy_Z** » 2008-04-26 04:03

This is my first model, it's suppose to be the VN3 multi-purpose vehicle. Don't know if anyone could tell or not

As you can see I've gotten the basic vehicle body finish, now I need to make the turret, the wheels and add some more geometric detail.

I've got a few quick questions:

1. How do you add glass?
2. Will the model have conflict with BF2 editor if I have a mirrored model (I modeled half and mirrored it)
3. do you have to animate the wheels and turrets to get it working in game?

Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated

Ironcomatose · Post by **Ironcomatose** » 2008-04-26 04:05

Very nice man. I wouldnt mind seeing this in PR to add some new stuff to the Chinese.

EDIT: and, btw, according to the pic you posted it does seem a little long.

Post by **Jaymz** » 2008-04-26 04:16

would be an excellent addition to the mod in my opinion

fludblud · Post by **fludblud** » 2008-04-26 04:31

holyshit that looks awesome, what exactly is the gun on the top?

Post by **PRC_Heavy_Z** » 2008-04-26 04:32

Shortened midsection, should look more proportional now

Thanks for the feedback.

Don't want to "Jinx" or "Curse" myself but if I ever finish this with fair quality, this would be a good replacement for the Nanjing, especially if the US/CF/GB factions get their CROWS.

The VN3 is amphibious and has a max passenger capacity (Turret version) of six. It is armed with the QJG02 14.5mm machine gun and a 7.62mm coaxial. It is impervious to small arms but does not mix well with rockets.

QJG02

Ironcomatose · Post by **Ironcomatose** » 2008-04-26 04:37

PRC_Heavy_Z wrote:
Shortened midsection, should look more proportional now Thanks for the feedback.

Don't want to "Jinx" or "Curse" myself but if I ever finish this with fair quality, this would be a good replacement for the Nanjing, especially if the US/CF/GB factions get their CROWS.

The VN3 is amphibious and has a max passenger capacity (Turret version) of six. It is armed with the QJG02 14.5mm machine gun and a 7.62mm coaxial. It is impervious to small arms but does not mix well with rockets.

QJG02

My friend you just solved the worlds problems. BRING ON THE CROWS!!

Cyrax-Sektor · Post by **Cyrax-Sektor** » 2008-04-26 05:16

Brilliant!

Something to distinguish the armies!

Post by **Cheeseman** » 2008-04-26 06:21

Ow NO, I was planning to model this vehicle in a few days.

Ow will yours looks great so far.

HughJass · Post by **HughJass** » 2008-04-26 06:26

[R-CON]Cheeseman wrote:Ow NO, I was planning to model this vehicle in a few days.
Ow will yours looks great so far.

do something else then

great start my friend, I hope too see this soon! (this will replace the icecream truck?)

KP · Post by KP » 2008-04-26 07:19

[R-CON]Cheeseman wrote:Ow NO, I was planning to model this vehicle in a few days.
Ow will yours looks great so far.

I know what you can do! Turn the Canadian Forces G-wagon into one of these:

And good job on the model!

Ironcomatose · Post by **Ironcomatose** » 2008-04-26 07:28

[R-CON]Cheeseman wrote:Ow NO, I was planning to model this vehicle in a few days.
Ow will yours looks great so far.

Not to be rude or anything but is that up armored HMMWV done yet?

Post by **Deadfast** » 2008-04-26 07:55

Yet another addition to the, somewhat ignored, Chinese team

Looks good so far, keet it up!

Post by **Cheeseman** » 2008-04-26 08:29

ironcomatose wrote:Not to be rude or anything but is that up armored HMMWV done yet?

Yea, the model is done. It's been done for a long while, but it's funny that you ask, cause I almost lost the model and everything else for that matter on my notebook when an update went terribly wrong and Windows Vista wouldn't start up. Worst part was that I had transferred all them files from desktop to laptop in hopes of keeping them safe while I really put them in a greater risk.

Anyhow I managed to restore what was wrong and save everything. Backed up all the files in a USB key and in my new notebook, will post updates probably tomorrow before heading into skinning that beast once and for all.

Anyhow it’s fine that you modeled the VN3, guess I can always model a USS Nimitz.

Post by **GeZe** » 2008-04-26 08:33

Cheeseman, if you want to model something, I suggest you model the ZTZ-99 (Chinese Type 99 Tank)

ZTZ99 (Type 99) Main Battle Tank - SinoDefence.com

So we can get rid of that crappy Type 98 that was never really used.

Post by **Chuc** » 2008-04-26 08:39

Very nice progress! Soon we'll have the PLA and MEC up to scratch to take on those damn westerners!

Cheese: Oh man if you did that, it'll be quite the smex.

STORM-Mama · Post by **STORM-Mama** » 2008-04-26 11:11

Nice to see some new Chinese models. Now we need the ZTZ-99, type 07 camoflauge, a proper Chinese sniper rifle (JS 7.62) and a replacements for the SA-7 and M67 (that's all I can think about now).

Post by **bosco_** » 2008-04-26 12:36

Looks really good for a first model!

Post by **PRC_Heavy_Z** » 2008-04-26 13:33

Thanks Guys,

Finished the vehicle body with wheels and geometric detail, the rest should be taken care of with textures. Next: Turret

Pictures of the vehicle at its current stage:

I have no idea what comes after modeling, I think skinning

I'm Tired

hall0 · Post by **hall0** » 2008-04-26 14:18

Nice one thats a model i´ve been waiting for. Would be a perfect counterpart of the Hmmwv with a CROW.

Post by **77SiCaRiO77** » 2008-04-26 15:33

[quote=""'[R-CON"]GeZe;662560']Cheeseman, if you want to model something, I suggest you model the ZTZ-99 (Chinese Type 99 Tank)

ZTZ99 (Type 99) Main Battle Tank - SinoDefence.com

So we can get rid of that crappy Type 98 that was never really used.[/quote]

im doing it

, along with the ztz96

[quote="PRC_Heavy_Z""]

I have no idea what comes after modeling, I think skinning

I'm Tired[/quote]

it comes the best and most rewarding part of it : UVMAPING!!!

also , maybe you may want to use the "make planar" tool in some polys like the side of the car ,etc