Hello All,
I am very new to converting a model for GTA 4, and by very new I mean this is my first shot at taking a raw 3d file and working on getting it game ready. Here is what I am doing and please let me know if you recommend taking an alternative path.

I am converting a new 2015 Chevy Tahoe PPV for GTA4. I currently have the 3d file and have it all in zmod. After watching a lot of videos on conversion I decided to import the already unlocked old Tahoe (07-14) model and copy (replace) my new Tahoe over the top to make all the collisions easier, etc... Everything is scaled correctly but the first issue I am running into is the already unlocked Tahoe only has 1 bodyshell line. How do a create a sub category to include bodyshell_L0, L1, etc...? My second question is if I have 2 parts on my new model, like front_FEND and rear_FENDE can I combine those two items into 1 (bodyshell) so I can create the hierarchy correctly? Like I said I am very new at this and if I am attacking this the wrong way please let me know. I will keep trial and erroring through this in the meantime but any guidance would be great, Thanks! I've also included a few photos.

http://www.autoblog.com/2014/02/14/2015-chevrolet-tahoe-police-vehicle-chicago-2014-video/#continued

A more in depth look at the new 2015 Tahoe PPV

http://on.aol.com/video/2015-chevrolet-tahoe-police-pursuit-vehicle--2014-chicago-auto-show-518123161

I couldn't figure out how to embed the video so I apologize about that!

Edited February 18, 201412 yr by Sgt. Jackson
Posts have been merged as a result of double-posting.

Hey man looks like an awesome idea, if you need any help send me a message or Skype me

cant wait...hope you add spotlights to it like in the picture some cool models seem to lack that small detail

Hello All,

I am very new to converting a model for GTA 4, and by very new I mean this is my first shot at taking a raw 3d file and working on getting it game ready. Here is what I am doing and please let me know if you recommend taking an alternative path.

I am converting a new 2015 Chevy Tahoe PPV for GTA4. I currently have the 3d file and have it all in zmod. After watching a lot of videos on conversion I decided to import the already unlocked old Tahoe (07-14) model and copy (replace) my new Tahoe over the top to make all the collisions easier, etc... Everything is scaled correctly but the first issue I am running into is the already unlocked Tahoe only has 1 bodyshell line. How do a create a sub category to include bodyshell_L0, L1, etc...? My second question is if I have 2 parts on my new model, like front_FEND and rear_FENDE can I combine those two items into 1 (bodyshell) so I can create the hierarchy correctly? Like I said I am very new at this and if I am attacking this the wrong way please let me know. I will keep trial and erroring through this in the meantime but any guidance would be great, Thanks! I've also included a few photos.

http://www.autoblog.com/2014/02/14/2015-chevrolet-tahoe-police-vehicle-chicago-2014-video/#continued

A more in depth look at the new 2015 Tahoe PPV

http://on.aol.com/video/2015-chevrolet-tahoe-police-pursuit-vehicle--2014-chicago-auto-show-518123161

I couldn't figure out how to embed the video so I apologize about that!

 

I would like to help you convert this, but I need the 3d file, its easier if you just convert the whole Tahoe instead of trying to place parts from the old one and putting it on the new one. IMO

 

I am new to Zmod but I understand hierarchy, dummies, etc, therefore I should be able to convert.

Edited February 18, 201412 yr by Vertex3D

I wish you guys the best of luck, the new Tahoe looks sweet!  

 

Side note: Medmark, in your last vid you were using some Caprices I had never seen before, are they your models?

I wish you guys the best of luck, the new Tahoe looks sweet!  

 

Side note: Medmark, in your last vid you were using some Caprices I had never seen before, are they your models?

 

Made by LMS....JokerMods/Tim98 and yes, they are ridiculously sweet!