@F104Deathtrap you can access XML file of your build and edit its "url" part to say: "url = "QCDGu8"" (QCDGu8 being the code in the url of the challenge post). After that, load it from saves to make the change take effect. If that fails, I'll accept a non-successor. You'll just have to post a link to it here with big letters (# in front of the text) so I don't miss it.
@Aviationary I told you that below. Set "burstCount" to "1", "timeBetweenBursts" to how often you want it to fire, and add a line "damage" and the amount of damage it should do. Also, set "rateOfFire" to around 30-35.
@Aviationary there is a part "rocket" in the weapons list. Take a piece of fuselage, attach a few rockets on it, and nudge them inside so that their tips stick out.
@Aviationary no problem. Also, to tag someone (send him notification about your comment), put "@" in front of his username. Example: @Aviationary. I stumbled upon your reply by chance.
Download Overload mod. It makes XML editing much easier. Then set "burstCount" to "1", timeBetweenBursts to how often you want it to fire, and add a line "damage" and the amount of damage it should do.
You take inlet, flip it onto the side, set "Width" of an open side to 0, and adjust angle so that you get a swept trailing edge. You can see it on my latest plane (M.Corp T-6 Lynx).
@gigaraptor what Blue0Bull said is a legit advice. This build is in the gray area of rules, and builds like this are not well accepted by the community. Could he know it's a profile of a 9yo kid? Since children under 13 are not allowed here without parents, we usually don't expect to meet someone who can't act upon such an advice.
@Minecraftpoweer do you use Discord? It's easier to talk there. As for the color, it's good for a working one. It lets you see what you are doing. For upload, I suggest going darker.
@Minecraftpoweer you can also check angles using fine tuner. If length and angles are right, height can't be far off. Angles are all marked on the second picture.
@Minecraftpoweer thank you. I have next to zero experience in making replicas though. I just take inspiration from a dozen of real vehicles resembling mine, and mix them together with some of my personal touches :)
Some people leave, some people join. That's just how it goes. Since there's a community and point system, some users feel pressured to build with the quality matching their points, which gets hard as the time goes. Others just get bored, or, like you, feel like nobody likes their builds. As for if someone will actually stay, there are many users that are just gathering inspiration. I've seen many great builds being made on various chats, and believe me, there still are many great builders. Not to mention that some, like EpicPigster, are coming back with new accounts. And, to address the the final thing in this post: I like your builds. Most of them. I'm not really a fan of WW2 planes, but you are pretty good at making them. Maybe not the best, as there are so many guys making WW2 replicas only, but you surely are in the top 10% in that area. So, head up and put a smile on your face, and make another one :). If you need someone to talk to, contact me on Discord or unlisted post.
@Minecraftpoweer you can also find data on Wikipedia, or dig a bit deeper to find all specs, technical drawings, dimensions, and other stuff. With a tank as popular as strv-103, it can't be too hard.
So far, I'd say it's lacking a few details. As for the scale, I suggest finding a sideview picture, scaling it so that the tank is exactly 9cm long on your screen (or 18) because its length is 9m (barrel included). Then, take a ruler and measure measure things. 1cm will be 1m on your model (2 blocks), or half a meter if you go with 18cm picture.
@Caveman999 most common way of hosting are "successor challenges". You ask others to make their build a successor to the challenge post. That way you get a lot of points if the challenge is successful, but it's also a big responsibility. You have to invest a lot of work into the challenge to earn all the points it brings. My first successor challenge brought 6316 points, and I'm expecting even more from my current challenge.
@Diver a 55 part plane doesn't stand a chance of winning anyway. I've seen some other planes being made for the challenge, and they have custom cockpits, control surfaces, interior details,... Maybe you should try to improve your technique by studying such planes before trying to compete. I appreciate the effort, but accepting this entry would just add to my workload (properly rating a challenge is quite a bit of work), without having a reasonable chance of winning. Sorry
@F104Deathtrap you can access XML file of your build and edit its "url" part to say: "url = "QCDGu8"" (QCDGu8 being the code in the url of the challenge post). After that, load it from saves to make the change take effect. If that fails, I'll accept a non-successor. You'll just have to post a link to it here with big letters (# in front of the text) so I don't miss it.
That's a significant improvement in crosshair design from that dot you usually use. I like it.
@jamesPLANESii why? A week is a bit to much to wait, although there might be delays in the deadline.
Thanks for the entry
@Faded woops, I forgot :)
It looks nice, although, I'd rather call it a fictional tank. It doesn't follow the exact shape of Abrams.
@Aviationary can't wait to see what you'll make with this.
@Aviationary if you are thinking of using rocket pod for the gun ammo, just put a lot of them.
@Aviationary I told you that below. Set "burstCount" to "1", "timeBetweenBursts" to how often you want it to fire, and add a line "damage" and the amount of damage it should do. Also, set "rateOfFire" to around 30-35.
@Aviationary there is a part "rocket" in the weapons list. Take a piece of fuselage, attach a few rockets on it, and nudge them inside so that their tips stick out.
@Aviationary oh. Sorry then :)
Gun-howitzer 152mm, remotely operated turret, lightly armoured cabin. I suggest taking inspiration from Nora B-52.
@Aviationary no problem. Also, to tag someone (send him notification about your comment), put "@" in front of his username. Example: @Aviationary. I stumbled upon your reply by chance.
Download Overload mod. It makes XML editing much easier. Then set "burstCount" to "1", timeBetweenBursts to how often you want it to fire, and add a line "damage" and the amount of damage it should do.
Looks nice. And cockpit on the piston is a nice trick.
You take inlet, flip it onto the side, set "Width" of an open side to 0, and adjust angle so that you get a swept trailing edge. You can see it on my latest plane (M.Corp T-6 Lynx).
@PyrusEnderhunter no problem
It looks very nice. However, it could use a bit more lift, and it accelerates rapidly when I pitch up.
@FarrowAirlines ok. For big letters, put # in front
@FarrowAirlines no need. I'll accept it. Just use those thick letters so I don miss it when I start scanning comments for non-successor entries.
@Omnium it looks great so far.
Congrats on gold, buddy.
@COENTHETESTPILOT no problem
Thanks for the entry
This would be better suited for Gestours challenge
@CaptainConny45 you can't even do 100?
Thanks for the entry. Looks nice
@gigaraptor what Blue0Bull said is a legit advice. This build is in the gray area of rules, and builds like this are not well accepted by the community. Could he know it's a profile of a 9yo kid? Since children under 13 are not allowed here without parents, we usually don't expect to meet someone who can't act upon such an advice.
@Jerba I don't know. When the game is out, I'll see if it's worth purchasing. I have already claimed my account there.
@Minecraftpoweer join the Builders chat (link in my bio). Leftclick on me (can't miss, I'm a moderator there), and select "message".
@Minecraftpoweer do you use Discord? It's easier to talk there. As for the color, it's good for a working one. It lets you see what you are doing. For upload, I suggest going darker.
@Minecraftpoweer you can also check angles using fine tuner. If length and angles are right, height can't be far off. Angles are all marked on the second picture.
Maybe this will help. Or this.
Are you sure that the height you got isn't the one that includes tracks? Looks a bit tall now.
@Minecraftpoweer thank you. I have next to zero experience in making replicas though. I just take inspiration from a dozen of real vehicles resembling mine, and mix them together with some of my personal touches :)
@Minecraftpoweer looks about right so far. Good luck.
Some people leave, some people join. That's just how it goes. Since there's a community and point system, some users feel pressured to build with the quality matching their points, which gets hard as the time goes. Others just get bored, or, like you, feel like nobody likes their builds. As for if someone will actually stay, there are many users that are just gathering inspiration. I've seen many great builds being made on various chats, and believe me, there still are many great builders. Not to mention that some, like EpicPigster, are coming back with new accounts. And, to address the the final thing in this post: I like your builds. Most of them. I'm not really a fan of WW2 planes, but you are pretty good at making them. Maybe not the best, as there are so many guys making WW2 replicas only, but you surely are in the top 10% in that area. So, head up and put a smile on your face, and make another one :). If you need someone to talk to, contact me on Discord or unlisted post.
@Minecraftpoweer you can also find data on Wikipedia, or dig a bit deeper to find all specs, technical drawings, dimensions, and other stuff. With a tank as popular as strv-103, it can't be too hard.
So far, I'd say it's lacking a few details. As for the scale, I suggest finding a sideview picture, scaling it so that the tank is exactly 9cm long on your screen (or 18) because its length is 9m (barrel included). Then, take a ruler and measure measure things. 1cm will be 1m on your model (2 blocks), or half a meter if you go with 18cm picture.
@Caveman999 most common way of hosting are "successor challenges". You ask others to make their build a successor to the challenge post. That way you get a lot of points if the challenge is successful, but it's also a big responsibility. You have to invest a lot of work into the challenge to earn all the points it brings. My first successor challenge brought 6316 points, and I'm expecting even more from my current challenge.
Eh? I have posted six or seven builds in the last 30 days. That's way above average for my lavel.
@CaesiciusPlanes great. Can't wait to see your build.
@WhiteRabbit nice. Can't wait to see what you'll make with them.
@chancey21 because you can set an angle. Try playing with the angle option on inlets/flaps.
@WhiteRabbit sorry for hijacking your thread :)
@chancey21 yup
@chancey21 why don't you try inlets, like on my latest build? It allows for a trailing edge sweep.
@chancey21 that's cool. What technique are you using?
lol nice name. Can't test it right now though.
@Diver a 55 part plane doesn't stand a chance of winning anyway. I've seen some other planes being made for the challenge, and they have custom cockpits, control surfaces, interior details,... Maybe you should try to improve your technique by studying such planes before trying to compete. I appreciate the effort, but accepting this entry would just add to my workload (properly rating a challenge is quite a bit of work), without having a reasonable chance of winning. Sorry