wyseman76 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I have been reading about the 12th SS Panzer Division and felt inspired to attempt this. So, while working on this today I thought I would post a preview and get any critiques on the progress. I have only altered one of the four uniform variations for the m43 uniform. I would like to produce something that the community would enjoy so I am open to suggestions. I was looking at doing variations in each of the 4 uniforms to create some variety on the field. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ankh Morpork Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Thats a nice one! I miss SS from the game..but I bet there are plans to add them laters 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sequoia Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Looks Awesome. The SS will officially arrive with the first "Commonwealth" Module along with the Fallschirmjaegers but this would certainly be a welcome addition for those who want to make scenarios involving the SS now. I know the Heer had camo uniforms on occasion but I have no idea how common that was and if there was any difference in pattern. Actually Steve of Battlefront is a camo grog. Maybe he could answer the question. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ankh Morpork Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Speaking of modules - sorry to go off topic here - but has it been said how much they will cost? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Speaking of modules - sorry to go off topic here - but has it been said how much they will cost? No, it hasn't been - but I think a good guesstimate would be in the price range of CMSF modules, about $25. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawomi Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 ... I know the Heer had camo uniforms on occasion but I have no idea how common that was and if there was any difference in pattern... It's called Splittermuster (splinter-pattern) and is already in the game, but only as a rolled Zeltbahn on the Kraut backs. @wyseman76: Looks very good. I like it very much. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmar Bijlsma Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Looks Awesome. The SS will officially arrive with the first "Commonwealth" Module along with the Fallschirmjaegers but this would certainly be a welcome addition for those who want to make scenarios involving the SS now. I know the Heer had camo uniforms on occasion but I have no idea how common that was and if there was any difference in pattern. Actually Steve of Battlefront is a camo grog. Maybe he could answer the question. Was recently a thread here that mentioned the Wehrmacht being very keen not to be mistaken for SS so they stuck with their traditional garb. That and the logistical headache of re-kitting everyone, no doubt. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Grey Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Nice, good work there! Question: Where did you get a shot of the pattern suitable for making a texture? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sequoia Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Actually Steve's page of Camo on this site is a good resource. Just out of curiosity how common was Platanenmuster as compared to Erbsenmuster? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyseman76 Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 Earl, I have a very nice collection of Osprey Books as I have been a historical/fantasy war-gaming miniatures painter and photoshop artist for some time. I also spent a bit of time collecting varius shots around the web. After all of that that I sat down with Photoshop and built a tileable pattern based off of the material I could find. Earl and Sequoia, I found that Steve has contributed much to an outstanding sight called Kamoflage.net and he along with others have submitted a wide variety of samples as well as information on the various patterns. ---------------------- Well I have been working very hard on the uniforms and thought I'd stop in to see the chatter. Thank you for the good words. I am working now on getting the variations correct so that the units don't all look completely identical by adding the other SS variations of camo. A question to those interested in this, would you prefer a dirty version or a clean or two separate packs altogether. By dirty I do not mean completely covered in mud but a bit of battle wear for good aesthetics. So far my only issue is that there are a few places the UV mapping is not so great making warping and stretching more noticeable with increasingly detailed patterns, the worst so far is the German helmet as it is UV mapped as two separate halves which is fine but the front and rear seams are very warped pointing to a poorly aligned map. Please don't take that the wrong way BF team I know how hard this work can be. Hopefully this evening I'll have some better pictures up as I get closer to completion. Wyseman, 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sequoia Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Thanks for the update. If it's not too much work two versions would be perfect. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyseman76 Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 Ok a quick update. Ok so I have settled on staying away from the camo used on Tarnjacke / Smocks as they are not modeled so the tunics will all be Dot-44 for non officers. I added Italian 3 color trousers, as they are a 12th specialty. And ofcourse the Dot-44 and standard M43 trousers. I have yet to add the dirt and I still have some touch ups to do but this is my progress so far. Enjoy.! Wyseman76 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George MC Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Great work - when ya posting them? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crinius Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Great. Cant wait to see them in action. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggum Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Just a advice: When taking screenshots set your graphics to Best/Best and use AA ! I really believe that they actually look much better then in your Screenshots... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Grey Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 And I ave yet to see a Dot '44-style helmet cover... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyseman76 Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 George MC, As soon they are ready. Wiggum, Yes, I did not have AA on but I do run on Best/Best but those are compressed .jpg's. next time I'll turn on AA and will refrain jpg compression. Earl Gray, I am assuming you are talking about an actual Dot-44 helmet, if so you can google waffen helmet covers and can find plenty of examples. You can also go to www.kompanie1.co.uk a WWII re-enactment society and take a look at their uniform requirements. If you were talking about the screen shots the first image has a soldier wearing one. ------------------- I will be working on some minor bugs and alignment issues today and if all is well i'll hopefully post a clean set tonight, no promises of course. Then, I will get to work on the dirty set. Wyseman76 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George MC Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Look forward to seeing this 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSX Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 If someone is putting the effort in then why not make a Wermacht Camo, some of them did actually use it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragorn2002 Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Yes, at this moment I would prefer a camo uniform for the Wehrmacht too. They were used a lot in Normandy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Grey Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Just because reenactors use them and suppliers sell them doesn't mean they were officially issued in 1944 - which to my knowledge didn't happen. Well, if you like them, go ahead. People will appreciate the effort. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romm Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 good job! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyseman76 Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 Earl Grey, You are quite correct, I can find no official info on cap covers other than what may or may not have been made by troops on the field. So I'm scrapping the covers. I took it for granted that the reenactors would stay true to the part, as is stand on the covers it seems it is more a matter desire than official truth. Thanks for the heads up. Wyseman76 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyseman76 Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 GSX , Aragorn2002 as for Wehrmacht camo, It is very likely that when I am done with this I will move to said camo as there are quite a few types used even if rarely. My reason for doing this was the inspiration drawn from learning about the 12th. I might even recommend you yourselves give skinning a shot, it's never to late to learn a new hobby Wyseman76 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z1812 Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 hi wyesman, Your work looks great. I am really looking forward to your releasing these. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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