VF-4 Lightning 3DS Max Files

[Vinnie]

Well boys and girls, there hasn't been a VF-4 update from me in about a year. And probably won't in the future. The following picture should explain why I'm not as motivated (or as free) to work on my virtual aircraft.

Yeah, so I'm a pilot now. Rotary wing, because it'll make me a better VF pilot. And I've got more than enough real parts to worry about these days without digital ones clouding my brain. Plus since I'm really flying, I don't have as much of a desire to do it vicariously through my creations.

Anyway, because several people have complimented my VF-4 nicely and asked when I'd start up again. I figured that means the VF-4 is what the fanworks community really wants to see. Since I no longer wish to carry on the work, I'd like to turn it over to the talented artists at large. I hereby release the VF-4 Lightning III CG model as an open source 3d file. Anybody may use it for their own purposes or desires.

It is a work in progess collection of 3DS Max 5 files stored in a zip file on my old college account. There's no documentation at the moment, and you'll have to play around with the files to really figure out how I arranged things. There's usually several versions of the same files, so you can see how parts evolved over time.

Without Further Ado

The VF-4 Lightning III in 3ds Max 5

[polidread]

wow, cool, a real pilot-man!

and that nice helmet makes you look like an X-wing pilot

although im not into 3D yet, may i check those files for reference pix for the VF4? thanks!!!

[Vinnie]

There won't be any reference pics in the files, but the directory they're stored in: http://www.wpi.ed/~vfusca/VF4/ will have WIP pictures of the model. The best person to contact for VF4 schematics and techncial drawings is Nanashi. He gave me so much help along the way.

[Knight26]

Congrats Vinnie, so what whirly bird are you in line to pilot?

[mighty gorgon]

Thnx Vinnie. You model (and help) were instrumental in getting my model on.

Regds,

G.

[Metal_Massacre_79]

HOOAH Soldier!

[hellohikaru]

My guess is he is flying either the OH-58 Kiowa Warrior, Black Hawk or CH-47.

[MAXXxxx]

grrrrr, am I the only one who can't download it because it gives a http 401 - Forbidden error?

[Amped]

grrrrr, am I the only one who can't download it because it gives a http 401 - Forbidden error?

Nope... I'm gettin' the same error!

[cobywan]

Me three.

[Vinnie]

Ooops, forgot to set permissions. Go ahead and try it now. It's a 16MB zip file, so it might take a bit.

My aircraft for the next few months is the TH-67 Creek. Basically a modified Bell 206B Jet Ranger that the Army modified for trainning purposes. After that though, I'll be a UH-60A Blackhawk pilot for the 86th Medical Company (Air Ambulance)(-) out of Burlington, VT.

Edited July 28, 2004 by Vinnie

[MAXXxxx]

now it's working, thanks

[Lightning]

if only i knew how to 3d model!

[Doktor Gonzo]

if only i knew how to 3d model!

It's not so hard. Grab Vinnie's most excellent work, head on over to the "Mass CG Project" thread, and we'll nursemaid ya along

[Wesker99]

Good stuff!

I don't know much about 3D stuff, but it seems really detailed. I love it

[The_WOZ]

Anyone knows how to convert .MAX files to another format WITHOUT 3ds max?

I been able to partially open the files with an old version of 3d exploration but almost 60% of the model is lost.

[mechaninac]

Ditto. I'd love to be able to mess around with the VF-4, but I need to have it converted to OBJ, 3DS, or DXF in order for me to open the files in Lightwave. Does anyone know of a shareware/freeware mesh format converter that can handle MAX 5x files?