G241 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 I am seeking to make a video of one of the last set piece battles of WWII in July 1945.. The Australian 7th Division amphibious assault on the town of Balikpapan on the Island of Borneo, then Dutch East Indies now Indonesia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Balikpapan_(1945) It was a Divisional operation but I am seeking to highlight one company, that of my father, who had the key task of talking the vital ground on the first day of the operation. I wish to try and use Arma 3 as basis for simulating the attack and make a video of that footage using the after action report in the Battalions War Diary as the basis I have investigated making new terrain from height maps in Arma 3 Tools and associated programs but it seems complex to an ex Infantryman. Looking for a more experienced terrain builder who may be interested in the project. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DK-DDAM Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 well i must admit i might think the ARMA 3 forum might be a better location for that than here.. since there its mainly focused on Arma 3 plus.. ppl there might be able to help u 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G241 Posted October 29, 2019 Author Share Posted October 29, 2019 Yes thank you .... I have gone there as well as some other places ....... but if you don't ask you will never know 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonm Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, G241 said: Yes thank you .... I have gone there as well as some other places ....... but if you don't ask you will never know Small world. I had relations in B Sqn 1st Armoured Regt (RNSWL), then part of 4th Armoured Brigade, whose Matildas landed there in support. Edited October 29, 2019 by Gibsonm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G241 Posted October 29, 2019 Author Share Posted October 29, 2019 Mark, It was B Sqn who supported my father's Battalion and with a Tp in Support of his Company ..... an extract from the Official War History "This was the situation when Major Ryrie 4 of the 1st Armoured Regiment arrived and said his tanks were coming . Cook told his leading platoon to hold on . By 11 .40 two tanks had climbed Hill 87 and were helping to dispose of isolated pockets of Japanese . Ryrie moved about fearlessly reconnoitring for the tanks and inspired all by his coolness . As soon as the tanks appeared over the crest the Japanese on Hill 8 7 ceased firing . By 12 .50 preparations were under way for an assault o n Parramatta. Six tanks, including one Frog, were now forward and a battery of the 2/4th Field Regiment was being registered by Captain W. A . S. Whyte on targets on Parramatta. Before midday a team under Lieutenant Low 5 of the 2/2nd Anti-Tank Regiment had manhandled a 6-pounder forward to a point near Hill 87 whence L .V.T's helped it on to the hill itself . I can pass on other documents more directly if you are interested. My father was 2IC C Company Regards, Michael Michael Official_War_History_Oboe_2.pdf 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormrider_sp Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 1 hour ago, G241 said: I am seeking to make a video of one of the last set piece battles of WWII in July 1945.. The Australian 7th Division amphibious assault on the town of Balikpapan on the Island of Borneo, then Dutch East Indies now Indonesia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Balikpapan_(1945) It was a Divisional operation but I am seeking to highlight one company, that of my father, who had the key task of talking the vital ground on the first day of the operation. I wish to try and use Arma 3 as basis for simulating the attack and make a video of that footage using the after action report in the Battalions War Diary as the basis I have investigated making new terrain from height maps in Arma 3 Tools and associated programs but it seems complex to an ex Infantryman. Looking for a more experienced terrain builder who may be interested in the project. I have some experience with arma 3 map making. What I dont have is time. You need to understand very well the process but also have 3rd party tools like LT3D, Mikeros, etc... And a lot of time for trial and error. Dont give up, eventually it works out. Make sure you get good heightmap files with ~12.5m/px and dont go too big in the beginning. Get something done, like the usual tutorials, then try what you want. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G241 Posted October 29, 2019 Author Share Posted October 29, 2019 Thanks Storm Rider........ all you have said is good advice and why I'm looking for some help. I shall heed what you say ..... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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