Ironbostik 6 Posted February 4, 2015 Dear all, I've been looking throughout all download sections and I could not find the ALQ-164 jamming pod used by Italian Naval aviation on Av-8 Plus Harriers. Although I am able to "play" on the *.ini files to modify one existing model...t I am not able to create a new model from zero. Wondering if somebody can assist me creating this Jamming Pod. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+ravenclaw_007 7,633 Posted February 4, 2015 do you have pictures and the measurements of that pod ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironbostik 6 Posted February 4, 2015 (edited) do you have pictures and the measurements of that pod ???I don't have measures...but I have this picture (the pod is the one under the belly) http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/9/9/7/1152799.jpg Edited February 4, 2015 by Ironbostik Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Soulfreak 6,524 Posted February 4, 2015 (edited) One thing i have learned during my Strike Fighters time is: If you want a good mod, you need to have very good references. References are detailed pictures and 1st of all blueprints & 3views with measures / dimensions. ;-) Edited February 4, 2015 by Soulfreak 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironbostik 6 Posted February 4, 2015 (edited) Dear Soulfreak...I more than agree, let me see if I can find as many informations as possible... Edited February 4, 2015 by Ironbostik 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Soulfreak 6,524 Posted February 5, 2015 Ironbostik, maybe you can ask here: http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/ Maybe there are guys who have references which can help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironbostik 6 Posted February 5, 2015 Will try, but is a modelling forum, not sure they have such info's. Anyway that will be my last try, if Pod can't be done, can't be done, period. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironbostik 6 Posted February 6, 2015 Hi, Regret, but I could not find any other details...just forget it, I have the dimensions: 85" Long Diameter 16", weight 350 lb, two trapezoidal "winglets" on the side. It includes the jamming pod AN/ALQ-126B and AN/ALQ-162. Can't get anymore info...I wrote to a former USMC Harrier IT technician and he could only give me the L x d and weight, all the rest is on internet. Seems we're dealing with a mistery pod! Never mind...thanks for help anyway! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironbostik 6 Posted February 8, 2015 Hi, So I found more info's and shortly somebody is going to send me the 3views with all dimensions: Practically the ALQ-164 is the "Outside Shell", it contains the element Sanders ALQ-126B Charger Blue which provides protection against pulse radars with conic scan from 1 to 10 GHz, from band D to J. Power is over 1 Kw. Main techniques are RGPO, mainlobe blanking, SSW, inverse con-scan (IG). The second element ALQ-162 Compass Sail/Clokwise jams the CW radar (continuos wave) on the bands H (6 - 8 GHz) and J (10 - 20 GHz). Hope this helps, shortly I will send also the 3-view Thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironbostik 6 Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) Dear All, As requested I managed to find out all information required to create the mentioned pod. Here below the 3-way plan (measures in cm): And below the technical info: ALQ-164 is the "Outside Shell", it contains the element Sanders ALQ-126B Charger Blue which provides protection against pulse radars with conic scan from 1 to 10 GHz, from band D to J. Power is over 1 Kw. Main techniques are RGPO, mainlobe blanking, SSW, inverse con-scan (IG). The second element ALQ-162 Compass Sail/Clokwise jams the CW radar (continuos wave) on the bands H (6 - 8 GHz) and J (10 - 20 GHz). Please let me know if by any chances I can get the model done. Thanks! Edited February 17, 2015 by Ironbostik 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironbostik 6 Posted February 20, 2015 Guys, any news? Can't believe you made me ask half of the world to get these information and now that I got them, you're ignoring them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peugeot205 2,745 Posted February 20, 2015 Guys, any news? Can't believe you made me ask half of the world to get these information and now that I got them, you're ignoring them? Hey, hold on, real life is real life. Life is not only modding my friend. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironbostik 6 Posted February 20, 2015 Hey, hold on, real life is real life. Life is not only modding my friend. Well...I would've appreciated at least somebody saying..."Ok thanks, I am working on it", just not to feel ignored. I will be waiting humbly and silent...and anyway, I know what real life it! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+ravenclaw_007 7,633 Posted February 22, 2015 sorry i´m sick , no modding for the next weeks thanks for the drawing , makes it much more easy to do the job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironbostik 6 Posted February 24, 2015 sorry i´m sick , no modding for the next weeks thanks for the drawing , makes it much more easy to do the job No problem, get well soon. Btw I am sick as well since last Sunday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,884 Posted February 24, 2015 sorry i´m sick , no modding for the next weeks thanks for the drawing , makes it much more easy to do the job Take it easy Raven Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironbostik 6 Posted March 6, 2015 Hi everybody! Any news?!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colmack 662 Posted March 7, 2015 (edited) can anyone texture this Edited March 7, 2015 by colmack 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrench 9,848 Posted March 7, 2015 all one would need is the lined map and the UVmap. And, of course, what colors are what and where Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironbostik 6 Posted March 15, 2015 all one would need is the lined map and the UVmap. And, of course, what colors are what and where can anyone texture this If only I was able to do it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+daddyairplanes 10,238 Posted March 15, 2015 Can you work Gimp? It is free, and a good way to startgoing from "guys could you...." to "hey check this out. It does appear the model is done just needing a UV map Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colmack 662 Posted March 15, 2015 slapped some paint on it................. not a pro job by any means. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrench 9,848 Posted March 15, 2015 I'd say it looks pretty good. How does it compare the photos of the real one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colmack 662 Posted March 15, 2015 (edited) little bit artistic license as i couldn't find a good shot of one, the photo is from my phone emailed to myself being as I don't have my Dev machine "CONNECTED" most of the time. Edited March 15, 2015 by colmack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
