So i was talking to [R-COM] HangMan about making textures for the NZDF faction. As a introductory test thing he tasked me to reskin the Canadian LAV-3 to look like a NZLAV. This is what i have so far.

 

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a411/ZondaX15/NZLAV1.jpg?t=1300587834

 

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a411/ZondaX15/NZLAV2.jpg?t=1300587834

 

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a411/ZondaX15/NZLAV3.jpg?t=1300587835

 

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a411/ZondaX15/NZLAV4.jpg?t=1300587835

 

Comments? Suggestions?

reference pictures?

Im not sure if those reflector plates on the back would stay on in a combat situation. You might want to double check that with a person in the know.

 

Here it is without them while driving offroad:

http://forum.valka.cz/files/nzlav_3.jpg

 

But onroad they're on:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5055/5430010671_3912245fcb.jpg

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/New%20Zealand%20Defence%20Force/3-12.jpg

 

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/New%20Zealand%20Defence%20Force/3543266209_0289e99f07_b.jpg

 

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/New%20Zealand%20Defence%20Force/3543331855_2f186a4056_b.jpg

 

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/New%20Zealand%20Defence%20Force/3544143444_60bc330084_b.jpg

 

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/New%20Zealand%20Defence%20Force/4-9.jpg

and for those who care, ingame shots.

 

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a411/ZondaX15/BF22011-03-2017-32-19-52.jpg?t=1300595784

 

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a411/ZondaX15/BF22011-03-2017-32-34-59.jpg?t=1300595784

 

http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a411/ZondaX15/BF22011-03-2017-32-51-95.jpg?t=1300595786

one small thing i noticed with the refecters they go on top of the jerry in your ref pics

 

also th rear number plates position is worng acording to those pics

 

not very major things but just incase you didnt realize

 

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/New%20Zealand%20Defence%20Force/3-12.jpg http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a411/ZondaX15/BF22011-03-2017-32-51-95.jpg?t=1300595786

Yea i know the license plate and reflectors are in the wrong place . The model doesnt have a sheet of w/e in front of the jerry cans so i just put it behind it. And the license plate cant be put where it is IRL.

ahh kk

As you can see in this video, there are plates on the back for the relfectors but they have been removed.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZlxQkmMfoE]YouTube - NZ Army LAV III backing up, Big Boys Toys Part 4, 11 Nov 06[/ame]

 

And in this video there are no plates at all:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSvAdtBUUf8]YouTube - NZ Army LAV III "Inbussing", BBT Part 12, 15 Nov 08[/ame]

 

I think It would be better to not have the relectors, as there are no plates for them on the actual model and it seems like IRL not all the LAVs have them anyway.

Would have to agree with Vapo regarding the refectors. But all in all it looks pretty goo Zonda.

 

I found a fairly good series of pics of the NZLAV's in a training exercise Here

Looking Good zonda

I reckon it looks good. I'm a plus one to removing the red and yellow things. I think it looks like something they'd stick on whilst on a public road or doing training or something.

 

Just another point - Is it me or is the skin a bit too 'blue'? Especially where it looks like dust or dirt or something just above the wheels, it really looks very blue.

 

Otherwise, I like what you've done with the place.

Reflectors would be removed during operations. That's like painting a big fat target on ya bum.

 

Looks excellent. Nicely done.

Why did you put reflectors on an armoured combat vehicle?

That's like a soldier running around with a bright pink helmet on.

 

Out of curiosity, what is the difference between that and the Canadian one that looks identical already?

Why did you put reflectors on an armoured combat vehicle?

That's like a soldier running around with a bright pink helmet on.

 

Out of curiosity, what is the difference between that and the Canadian one that looks identical already?

 

Little to no difference between the Canadian LAVIII and the NZLAV. FYI, it's the same base vehicle as the US Stryker.

 

They are all based on the Mowag Piranha IIIH. Australian and USMC LAV variants are based on the Piranha I.

 

EDIT: Or did you mean the actual asset in game? If so, disregard my post.

Edited March 21, 201115 yr by Espionage

Reflectors would be removed during operations. That's like painting a big fat target on ya bum.

 

Looks excellent. Nicely done.

 

Home base registration ( license plates ) would never be worn in a combat situation either.