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Maestra Fenix and AsG_Alligator's APC

Maestra Fenix and AsG_Alligator's APC

A deserving remastered model for the old V-100 APC.
Now re-released in the HL2 Workshop.


It took forever since I was really busy lately, but I finally completed this project.

Using as a base the original APC model ( which Valve did very close to the real life Cadillac Gage Commando V-100 ), I improved the original mesh, added more details, did new wheels, redid the UV map, added LODs and an ammo box at the rear. Sure, any other experienced modeller / 2D artist would have made a better work, but I guess I did a decent job here.

When compared with previous APC model replacements, the advantages are that the turret actually rotates 180 ( like the default buggy, rotating to the sides, not a full 360 since is hardcoded ) rather than the bugged 90 present at the original model from Markworth, and a script so the wheels doesn't actually sink into the ground.

This script not only solves this problem, but also solves others that cause this big size like actual 4x4 traction ( so the APC doesn't have many problems on climbing hills ), and a greater horsepower / turbo ( so is able to outrun and beat the train part ).

This addon includes the default green skin and the model replacement to the original APC props, so one can see it in d3_c17_06a ( and any custom map that uses it ).
If you want the other skins, you will have to do a manual install from the original Gamebanana submission[gamebanana.com].

Feel free to use this on your own mods / packs or even to further improve it, just credit me and AsG_Alligator.


Notes:

-Due to the bigger size, you might have trouble on some narrow places ( especially tunnels ), as well as easily getting stuck ( since most props gets under the wheels, especially Rollermines ), forcing you to dismount and use your Gravity Gun. The turret ( and your view ) will clip on some parts, but it doesn't really affect the gameplay.

-Even if all the entry / exit positions have been altered in order to fit the new dimensions, sometimes the game will not let you dismount correctly ( this can happen to you in d2_coast_01 ), but nothing that the Gravity Gun can't solve.

-Since the turret is at the top of the APC, you will not be able to target the enemies coming close on your sides, bear that in mind.

-Not always, but seems that the blur movement gets shown when driving around. No idea why this happens as it doesn't happen with the buggy ( maybe due the eyes being at the top? ).


Credits:

- Maestra Fénix: Mesh edit, redone UV map, skins, LODs, buggy and prop replacement

- AsG_Alligator: Mesh smooth fixes, new wheel model, new textures

- Valve: Original model.


Special Thanks:

- Markworth: QC base settings, rig positions


This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License