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Author Topic: Mission: "The Panther's last Roar"(Panther F)  (Read 56828 times)
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lockie
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« on: May 09, 2014, 06:35:26 PM »

There will be a new mission devoted to the "Panther F".

Here's a draft scenario:
Vlassov army was largely commanded by German officers. In the early days of May 1945 in Czechoslovakia, as the Reich is near collapse, a group of German officers attached to Vlassov army are trying to desperately avoid capture by the Red Army. After taking hold of a few "Panther F" on test trial at the Skoda manufacturing plant in Pilsen, they are going to force their way through Soviet lines and  surrender to the American in Budweis.
12 May 1945, the Red Army is closing in on Prague where the last German pockets of resistance are holding out. Meanwhile nearby, a small unit comprised of the two new "Panther Ausf. F" equipped with the gun KwK44/L70 are desperately trying to cross the Soviet line to surrender to the US 3rd Army which just occupied Budweis. Kampfgruppe `Schulze` commanded by Hauptmann Erich Schulze is determined not to fall into Soviet captivity. On the warm but misty morning of May 12th , the "Panther F" engines roar into life and head forward straight for Soviet held territory. Radio silence is total. The Kampfgruppe has just enough fuel and ammunition to make a quick breakthrough and punch their way to freedom. The men know that the Soviets have a thick defensive line of newly deployed T-44 and IS-3 tanks and anti-guns to prevent any German surprise attack on their flanks....

The KG's objective: smash Soviet AT defence, repel any counterattack and reach the American lines before the Soviets can muster reinforcements.

(This scenario was written by Frinik in October 2013)

I'd like to use this map with idea of the "Battle of Halbe". Perhaps, General Theodor Busse with Kampfgruppe `Schulze`managed to surrender to the American side Wink
As we know, the polygon in SF organized only for the area 2x2km.


What is planning to be implemented:
- new tank IS-3 (ready) 07.05.2014
- new tank Panther "F" (ready) 02.06.2014
- new APC's: sdkfz 234/2 "Puma", sdkfz 251/9(late) (ready) 28.04.2014
- new polygon (ready) 06.06.2014
- new building (house-station) (ready) 28.04.2014
new trees:
- oak (3 types, ready) 24.05.2014
- chestnut (ready) 28.05.2014

18.06.2014
Installation order of the standalone mod for the MP3.61:
 1. Sound Mod (NTA) 1.1
 2. Missions pack v1.x(optional)
 3. Missions pack v2.x(optional)
 4. NTA 1.8 full
 5. Missions Pack 3.61
 6. 051_MayUpd_2014
 7. 01_Pz5_M3s (two missions Panther F and M3s)
 8. Any weather mod (optional)

Notes:
Mission included into Mission Pack 3.62
Installation order "all included"
 1. Sound Mod (NTA) 1.1
 2. Missions pack v1.x(optional)
 3. Missions pack v2.x(optional)
 4. SPM (NTA) 1.8 full
 5. Mission Pack 3.62
 6. 051_MayUpd_2014
 7. Any weather mod (optional)

Thanks to:
- Frinik for his amazing historic texts
- Woofiedog for his excellent quotes
- Tanker (proofreading)
- 33lima, Frinik, Tanker (testing)

Special thanks to YL9961027 for his help with 3d modeling!
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« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2014, 01:30:40 AM »

Good news fellow lokie.
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« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2014, 07:25:49 AM »

hello !
thanks Lockie !
what a very good new for begining this week end !!! Wink
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« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2014, 08:04:48 PM »

Here's a draft plan what the units will be involved into mission:
German
1. 2xPanther F
2. 1xPz VI II
3. 3xAPC 291/9, 3xPuma (or Hetzer?)
4. 4xTruck+infantry

Soviet
1. 5x76mm ATG
2. 5xIS-3
3. 5xT-34/85
4. 3xSU-100
5. 3xplatoon infantry
6. 5xMG, 4xMortars (or BM-13)?
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« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2014, 08:40:13 PM »

Wow!It's lopsided in favour of the Reds.5 JS-3, 5 T-34s and 3 SU-100 against barely 3 German tanks....Add a Panzer IV G or 2....or a couple of Stugs /Jagdpanzers....
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« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2014, 11:01:05 PM »

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« Reply #6 on: May 13, 2014, 06:08:46 AM »

Now I like that adding new flora, reforesting the environment. Burning tanks, killing infantry and yet the delicate touch of the nature-lover, the passionate environmentalist...... Grin

That being said having new flora is definitely a good idea especially for those eager to try Western front style type of missions .
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« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2014, 12:04:03 PM »

Where  I can download IS-3?
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« Reply #8 on: May 14, 2014, 12:33:38 PM »

It will released with the next update.
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« Reply #9 on: May 19, 2014, 08:42:28 AM »

`Panther F` is almost ready! There is armor map left. Will1973 made a very hard work to adjust all gunsights, including stereo rangefinder. Unfortunately, it'll be kinda candy, coz it's impossible to use. The view through `stereo rangefinder' looks like aquarium, where u may adjust the focus on any fish and get distance.
   
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« Reply #10 on: May 20, 2014, 06:55:56 AM »

First try to paint armor of the `panther` in color.

It looks fine, but after rendering some issues appeared Smiley


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« Reply #11 on: May 20, 2014, 07:01:46 AM »

Some really nice progress there Cheesy Looking forward to take it out for a spin Wink

Its a Kugelblende 80 on the front of all Panthers that had it (Late Panther A, Panther G and also Panther F) so the mg ball mount should be 80mm, not 23mm.
And the errors you got is from the uvw map. Take a look on the uv what parts are sharing the same uv layout and you should be fine Cheesy
Also, im not shure about the side armor for the F, but its based on G and it have 50mm side armor. Not 40mm as on the earlier A and D models. So 50mm side armor is probably correct aswell!
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« Reply #12 on: May 20, 2014, 07:15:44 AM »

Some really nice progress there Cheesy Looking forward to take it out for a spin Wink
Thanks Wink

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Its a Kugelblende 80 on the front of all Panthers that had it (Late Panther A, Panther G and also Panther F) so the mg ball mount should be 80mm, not 23mm
Yes, but on the picture Kugelblende has a decorative role, coz under it there is armor 85mm. There is no hole at all Cheesy So, I'll decrease Kugelblende armor to 5mm. And errors with armor does that I've to check UV map... again  Grin
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« Reply #13 on: May 20, 2014, 07:39:53 AM »

Very nice progress lockie  Smiley
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« Reply #14 on: May 22, 2014, 06:25:58 PM »

This is a draft sample of the polygon, where mission will take place. There is no trees/bushes now. I'm planning to place oak wood, a couple bridges and small part of the town, which will be the main target for the German troops.
There is draft plan of the mission:
1. attack soviet stronghold(defence line) and expel enemy
2. repel enemy counter-attack
3. provide safe movement of the column (4-5 trucks)
Suppose, mission will take one hour or smth.


And this is briefing before mission will start:
In the early morning of May 12th, 1945 Hauptmann Erich Schulze gathered his men and addressed them. " Maenner, our situation is bleak the Ivans are everywhere. You know what awaits us if we are captured! As officers in Vlassov's army we will be shot, if we are lucky or dragged to a Gulag and worked to death if we aren't. The war is over our Germany no longer exists. Our only hope to ever see our homes again is to reach the American lines in Budweis and surrender to them to General Patton's men. We have 1 "Koenigstiger" and 2 "Panther F" in working condition. Let's use them to ram through the enemy. This fight is not about the Reich anymore, but for our freedom and to see our families. I am proud of all of you weary warrior. You have fought well for the Fatherland in your horses of steel. Now you will fight one more time for your freedom! Paaaaanzer vorwaerts!
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« Reply #15 on: May 22, 2014, 10:11:21 PM »

Let me make correction to that old text of mine:


In the early morning of May 12th, 1945 Hauptmann Erich Schulze gathered his men and addressed them. " Maenner, our situation is bleak; the Ivans are everywhere. You know what awaits us if we are captured! As officers in Vlassov's army we will be shot if we are lucky, or dragged to a Gulag and worked to death if we aren't. The war is over, Our Germany no longer exists. The only hope we have to ever see our homes again is to reach the American lines in Budweis and surrender to General Patton's men. We have 1 "Koenigstiger" and 2 "Panther F" in working condition. Let's use them to ram through the enemy. This fight is not about the fate of the Reich anymore but for our freedom and to see our families again. I am proud of all of you weary warriors! You have fought well for the Fatherland in your horses of steel. Now you will fight one more time for your freedom! Paaaaanzer vorwaerts!

There! Made mall corrections; you're good to go Lockie! Wink
 

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« Reply #16 on: May 22, 2014, 10:37:21 PM »

There! Made mall corrections; you're good to go Lockie! Wink
That's excellent text! My hat is always off to you!
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« Reply #17 on: May 23, 2014, 04:50:24 AM »

My hat is always off to you!

Uh surely you mean your turret? Grin
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« Reply #18 on: May 23, 2014, 09:31:21 AM »

Uh surely you mean your turret? Grin
Well, only in case if my tank has at least three turrets Smiley

Some news:
our mission received the new oak type – “Oak #03”. It looks bigger, wider with more leaves to compare with “Oak #01”. As we can see oak is small to compare with poplar. So, I think the size of the oak should be increased on 20%
 
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« Reply #19 on: May 23, 2014, 11:57:37 AM »

Oaks become gigantic with age. I think you should increase their size by at least 100% so they match the poplars!
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