3d models
 

I've been looking for quite sometime, for a way to open the .j3d files, and to convert them to 3ds. i've read allmost all the treads that talk about this subject but i unable to find any software to accomplish this task.

So, why do i need to convert j3d to 3ds. Well I'm a modeler, and my medium of choice is paper :huh::huh::huh:. Yes you read it correctly I build models using paper and card, and if you guys don't belived check this thread http://www.zealot.com/forum/showthre...ighlight=kursk
It's not my work, but shows what can be achieved with paper.
I'm currently designing a couple of subs, the Akula II and the Kilo, and i'm planing to design a few more, so I was thinking of using (as blueprints) the 3d models present, in Sub command, or Dangerous Waters to create the patterns needed to create these models. There are several ways to achieve this, one of the simpliest's would be to use this program: http://www.tamasoft.co.jp/pepakura-en/ that allows to convert 3d models to patterns that you can cut and glue

I hope someone can shed some light into this issue.

Hi s33k3r

I have got some .3ds model's you might like to check out let me if your interested. :up:

Yes,i'm interested.:D
What are the models? Just to check if don't already have one in archived.

Here are a few subs I made not real world sub though, you might not be interested with these, but I thought I would add them any way.

Hunter Killer Sub

http://img81.imageshack.us/my.php?im...lersub1rl3.jpg

ICBM Sub

http://img81.imageshack.us/my.php?image=icbmsublk5.jpg

ICBM Sub Refit

http://img81.imageshack.us/my.php?im...ubrefitbs0.jpg

Here are some real world warship that bought or exchange.

USS Nimitz

http://img219.imageshack.us/my.php?i...8nimitzxb1.jpg

USS Arleigh Burke DDG

http://img81.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ddght4.jpg

USS Oliver Hazard Perry FFG-7

http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/7...yffggd5.th.jpg

USS Saipan (LHA 2)

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/5...lha2xh5.th.jpg

There are some of them, but I have got a lot more, all the warships came from this web site. ( www.3dcadbrowser.com ) :rock:

Thanks for the offer, but at this moment i'm looking for real world subs. The ships are a little too complicated for me. The reason why i wanted to convert j3d models (especially from sub command) is simply because those models, are more simple , at least they seem to be, and as such i don't have much time correcting the models, in order to be able to build them. But the silence, seems to show that there isn't a way, or that those who know how to do it don't share the info.:cry:

Hey s33k3r

I have just found out how to convert the j3d to 3ds, a very kind person on this forum let me know how to do it.

:rock: :up: :rock:

If you would like me to convert one of the model, for you to try out has a test and if that works OK I can send you the stuff you need to convert the model's yourself. Or if it would be easier and quicker for you, let know which model you would like and I will do all the long winded work for you no probs.

PM me your email address and I will sent you a test model. :up: :D :up:

Hey that Hunter Killer Sub looks neat. I wouldn't mind playing with it if you feel like making it publically available.:)

Yep no probs with making them publically available, I will post a download link for model's, if you like me know which files you would like .J3D or .3ds files or both of them.
I'm glad you like them, and thanks for saying niceone. :rock: :up: :rock: They were my first two goes at modelling.

.....excuse me.....how ?????
I'm crazy to find a program or converter

Thanks !!!

Hi von faust,

What do you what the converter for?

Hi, I want (if possible) change the position of 100mm of Udaloy DDG (lower) in the 3d model.

Von faust,

If you can send me the Udaloy DDG.J3D file and its texture files, I can convert the model to .3ds for you no probs.

My email is fleetcommandcc@aol.co.uk

Which graphic modelling program do you use?

I've send to You all files, Thank You !!!!

Von faust,

Right cool I will see what I can do with them. :salute:

Von faust,

Check your inbox. :salute: