mike8g Posted June 8, 2001 Share Posted June 8, 2001 Here a little Mod dealing with the SdKfz 7 gun-tractor and the 7/1 and 7/2 flak vehicles. I've taken the CM originals, put some dirt on it and finally added Fernando's tracks from his HT set. Here's the result: Just a preview at the moment, I'll plan to do the same with the winter variants. Credits: Tracks: Fernando Carrera Vehicle: BTS AA guns (from german_aa.zip): John S. "Tiger" Marcus [ 06-07-2001: Message edited by: mike8g ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bog Posted June 8, 2001 Share Posted June 8, 2001 Ah, I like the dirt, and it's definitely an improvement. I believe this is the first mod available for the Sd Kfz 7 series. But we really need a mod to match Tiger's flak guns! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Johnson-- Posted June 8, 2001 Share Posted June 8, 2001 A very nice improvement. Although I must be a snob cuz I want Higher res in a panzer grey. Alas I'll prob have to make it myself, cuz somebody is probably going to say that is not historical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcm1947 Posted June 8, 2001 Share Posted June 8, 2001 Well it is an improvement but I had to go look at the original to see much difference. I hope that doesn't sound rude. Just trying to give a honest answer without seeming like a butt. My hat is off to anybody who can do something like that and you are included. I personaly was hoping for a different color or something that wouldn't make you go look at the original to see the difference. I sure hope you take this in the way it was intended. Oh yeah no decal's either? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Leader Posted June 8, 2001 Share Posted June 8, 2001 I'll put in a vote for panzer gray. I want ALL my german vehicles to be panzer gray (except that awesome new tri-color PzIV!) P.S. Are those Magua's buildings? [ 06-07-2001: Message edited by: Panzer Leader ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine59 Posted June 8, 2001 Share Posted June 8, 2001 What's with the panzer gray? Too many ahistorical movies and games like "Panzer General". Why can't you appreciate the artistry of late war german camo and the mod makers who try to reproduce it. If you have a thing for menacing gray you can look forward to "Return to Wolfenstein" or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcm1947 Posted June 8, 2001 Share Posted June 8, 2001 Hey Mike8g I just played a game after posting my message above and I guess since I was just talking about them I used one ( actually two ) of the SdKfz7's and I want to take back what I said about the comparison between yours and the original. No comparison. Your's is far better with much more detail. I guess that's what you ( Me ) get for being in a hurry. Foot doesn't taste that good either, by the way. So I'm a dumb ass. But decal's are good on any and everything if you don't know. Just a hint. Please do let us know when your's is finished I would love to have it. Sincerely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Johnson-- Posted June 8, 2001 Share Posted June 8, 2001 Dis my Panzer Grey!!! I would also like a whole panzer grey mod pack for CMBO, but hey why not get started on a Panzer Grey mod pack for CM2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike8g Posted June 8, 2001 Author Share Posted June 8, 2001 lcm1947, don't worry, this mod is just the result from a few hours work and is some kind of a first approach. There are many things to improve, like decals and camo schemes fitting the AA guns. I'll put further work into it this weekend. Panzer Leader: yes, Magua's buildings in Gunslingers subdued terrain. Marcus [ 06-08-2001: Message edited by: mike8g ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warmaker Posted June 8, 2001 Share Posted June 8, 2001 Well, for early CM2 settings, you can bet Panzer Grey will be common place. Personally, German camo looks great compared to any Allied camo attempts in WWII. My favorite is the late war Panzer ambush scheme and camouflage uniforms that even the infantry get. It's just that Allied equipment IMO have boring color schemes, offset by the occasional accessory/emblems. This isn't to take away from the work of our MOD'ers though, it's just that with the Germans there's so many more possibilities in color/camouflage schemes (part of the reason why they're so popular with modellers). Once you've seen a single green Sherman, you've seen them all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike8g Posted June 9, 2001 Author Share Posted June 9, 2001 Okay guys, the first one (SdKfz 7 gun tractor) is ready: BTS original: improved version: (Fully HiRes - size 954 kB) **updated to version 1.1** Get it here: http://www.geocities.com/mike8g/sdkfz7.zip Important: You MUST cut & paste (or type) the URL into a new browser window, Geocities does not allow a direct link to it. Credits for this one: Vehicle textures: BTS Tracks & decals: Fernando Carrera Marcus [ 06-09-2001: Message edited by: mike8g ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted June 9, 2001 Share Posted June 9, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by highlife: What's with the panzer gray? Too many ahistorical movies and games like "Panzer General". Why can't you appreciate the artistry of late war german camo and the mod makers who try to reproduce it. If you have a thing for menacing gray you can look forward to "Return to Wolfenstein" or something.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> What makes you think every softskin vehicle was repainted ordnance tan? Why would they bother? Factories may have painted in dark yellow from 1943, but I doubt they retro painted every truck, jeep and motorcycle. Not to mention panzer grey has better camouflage properties. Our re-enactment group operated a Ford Maultier and a Borgword personnel carrier, both in panzer grey. It wasn't hard to hide them. On the other hand, bright yellow vehicles would tend to stick out a lot more. Try this in CM, its even true in our pixelated little worlds.... [ 06-08-2001: Message edited by: Michael Dorosh ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pzman Posted June 9, 2001 Share Posted June 9, 2001 Your link to the zip dosn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike8g Posted June 9, 2001 Author Share Posted June 9, 2001 Panzerman, that's what I've said: no direct link (due to Geocities !) Paste the URL into a new browser window. RTFM Marcus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine59 Posted June 9, 2001 Share Posted June 9, 2001 I agree about the visibility advantages of dark gray but as far as I know every military use vehicle was eventually painted dunkelgelb (dark yellow). There were even orders forbidding use of remaining panzer gray stockpiles. In the "World War II in Color" documentary there is footage of resistance fighters riding a captured german staff car painted in two color camo somewhere in southern France. Unfortunately, the only color movie or stills I have seen of german vehicles are all early war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarze Posted June 9, 2001 Share Posted June 9, 2001 Mike8g your mod is looking great!!! keep up the good work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine59 Posted June 9, 2001 Share Posted June 9, 2001 Great mod Mike8g. Only problem I have is the seat backs are white. I think the seat back texture must be shared with the Kubelwagen because the kubel mod I am using has white seats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine59 Posted June 9, 2001 Share Posted June 9, 2001 I found the culprit. 3794 from Andrew Fox's very nice Kubelwagen mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Sniper Posted June 9, 2001 Share Posted June 9, 2001 Great mod Mike8g thanks and keep up the great work!! SS Peiper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Panzer Posted June 9, 2001 Share Posted June 9, 2001 well, mike8g thanks. i was hoping these vehicles would get a working over. this is a fine start, please continue working on them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warmaker Posted June 9, 2001 Share Posted June 9, 2001 mike8g, thanx for putting some attention to these ignored vehicles. Way to go with the Dunkelgelb color! Can't go wrong with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PawBroon Posted June 9, 2001 Share Posted June 9, 2001 Worthwhile BUMP... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warmaker Posted June 9, 2001 Share Posted June 9, 2001 Well, while looking at the contrasts to these new SdKfz vehicles and Tiger's Axis guns, is anyone in work on hi-res Axis artillery? The Allies have a very nice texture set (nice work on that!) that makes my German gunners envious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfamily33 Posted June 9, 2001 Share Posted June 9, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Warmaker: The Allies have a very nice texture set (nice work on that!) that makes my German gunners envious...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I believe you're referring to Mike Duplesis's Allied Guns. I'm hoping he's working on a German set. You out there Mike D? As for gray SdKfz7, if you want a gray set send me an e-mail. Lo-Res but akin to my other available at Mojo's. Good work Mike. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WineCape Posted June 9, 2001 Share Posted June 9, 2001 Nice work Marcus, Not that ANY colour scheme is going to save me from our PBEM game! I'll visit your link to d/l. Sincerely Charl Theron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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