M1161 - The Marines' $200,000 Jeep

[hcpookie]

If its good enough for the USMC, its good enough for us

v1.2 released! New features and numerous fixes If this version works out with no issues then I'll upload the MLODs. Look for pook_M1161_v1.2.zip here:

https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=5b54f...7917265%211909

UPDATE: v1.2 MLODs are now available! Look for this file in the same download location: pookM1161_v1.2_MLOD.rar


Requires OA! Tested with 1.60.


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NEW CONTENT/FEATURES:
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NEW: Bouncy Antennas!

NEW: Usable spare tire

NEW: Commander spotlight for baseline ITV and Ambulance versions

NEW: Ambulance version with ambulance light and siren horn. Found under "USMC" > "Support".

NEW: Sunroof attach/detach menu item

NEW: Packs can be removed via animation.

NEW: Correct icon and picture graphics.

FIX: Correct grill texture; no more 'whiteout' on the front.

FIX: Animation fixes for ammo belts

FIX: Several model and animation issues

IMPROVED: Sunroof texture

Full list:
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- Stringtable localizations for menu items.

- Bouncy antennas!

- Spare Tire! If the vehicle suffers a blowout, you can use the spare tire. To use, approach the vehicle and

selet "Use Spare Tire" from the menu. The spare tire repair is AI-aware meaning AI will re-enter the vehicle once

repaired. The spare tire change takes almost 30 seconds to complete.

- The ambulance version with switchable light is found under USMC > Support. Normal versions under USMC > Cars.

- Correct front grille texture and fix for the original texture issue that caused a white-out texture.

- Sunroof, Windshield, and ambulance light can be used by the driver or commander.

- The Windshield and Sunroof menu items can be used when the vehicle is stationary.

- Backpakcs can be removed by placing this in the vehicle's init line:

this animate ["packs", 1];

- hiddenselectiontextures are supported:
Texture 0: "clan" (large hood emblem),
Texture 1: "clan_sign" (small hood emblem),
Texture 2: "clan_sign2" (license plate emblems).

Replace these textures with any logo of your choice as per the BIS Wiki instructions for hidden selection textures.

- Transport Capacities:
- The ITV and ambulance versions carry 4 people total: 1 driver, 1 commander + 2 cargo.
- The M2 and Mk19 versions carry 5 total: 2 crew and 3 cargo.
- The SOV versions carry 5 total: 3 crew and 2 cargo.
- Transport Backpack capacity for all models = 6 backpacks.

- Transport magazines equipped with (mostly) USMC munitions equipped for the "firepower and mobility" mindset.

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CHANGELOG:
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v1.2: 7/13/2012

NEW: Bouncy Antennas!

NEW: Usable spare tire

NEW: Commander spotlight for baseline ITV and Ambulance versions

NEW: Ambulance version with ambulance light and siren horn. Found under "USMC" > "Support".

NEW: Sunroof attach/detach menu item

NEW: Packs can be removed via animation.

NEW: Correct icon and picture graphics.

FIX: Correct grill texture; no more 'whiteout' on the front.

FIX: Animation fixes for ammo belts

FIX: Several model and animation issues

IMPROVED: Sunroof texture



v1.1: 12/19/2011

Corrected cargo proxy issue on baseline model.


v1.0: 12/19/2011

Initial Release

Ambulance version:



Spare Tire - fixes one blowout and is AI aware!






New sunroof and correct grille:

[GossamerSolid]

Do you stretch your photos weirdly (like shrink the vertical, but not horiztonal?)

[hcpookie]

I have Eyefinity (3x monitors) so my resolution is 5760 x 1080. All my screenshots are letterboxed And yes it is worth every penny to play Arma2 on 3 monitors. Here it is before I crop it:

[Clawhammer]

AWESOME!
I know that ride in BF3, you dont want to know how i drive with that
Maybe i learn in ArmA how to drive it the normal way.

[RobertHammer]

Well that isn't the true M1161 Growler - your version looks like old M151 combi version

Just look here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Growler_(vehicle) and you will notice the difference

[topas]

Well, it's ArmAverse.. There's no real Chernarus, so maybe a Mutt combi won't do much harm.

[Clawhammer]

Well, it's ArmAverse.. There's no real Chernarus, so maybe a Mutt combi won't do much harm.

Indeed, and maybe there will be different versions. I Like that ride

[ray243]

Well that isn't the true M1161 Growler - your version looks like old M151 combi version

Just look here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Growler_(vehicle) and you will notice the difference

OH GOD THE GROWLER

[hcpookie]

I had heard these are in the new game, but I am on an MV22 kick right now so I started looking at what could be done to fill that cargo hold with a usable vehicle, and discovered the saga of the M1161. Still can't believe they are spending so much on it but that's tax dollars at work for ya!

Well that isn't the true M1161 Growler - your version looks like old M151 combi version

Just look here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Growler_(vehicle) and you will notice the difference

Other than some obvious retexture needs, I believe it looks reasonably close:



What difference specifically do you believe needs to be addressed? The textures? I am looking at what can be done about that.

About the model - well, I'm working with what I have onhand - namely converting Arma1 models. I have no intention of building a model from scratch since that will take much more time than I have to give to it. LMK what needs to be done on the model.

Remember also that the M1161 project started life as rebuilt jeeps! So I believe that converting the model is entirely plausible way to add this to the game. Just for a lower cost than the real thing Heck I'd take the doors off of my jeep, paint it green, and sell it to the Marines for a lot less money than one of those suckers! LOL

[ReconTeam]

It sounds like they got the M1161 working after spending millions and a lot of time, but it's a damn scandal the competing design wasn't chosen.

Regardless, it will still be cool to deploy from a V-22 in ArmA2 if that's possible.