Swapping unit models

[saluksic]

Is there any way to swap the models used for units? I'm playing through as the Dwarves, and I use a ton of Dwarven Warriors. They're great line troops, though as nails, but look a bit bland. I'd like (after seeing the Hobbit) to swap their skin with the Dragon Slayers of Ered Mithrin, since the slayers look very impressive, but will not likely be used in my campaign. Is this possible?

[Dmitar_Zvonimir]

Yes it is. You must edit battle_models.modeldb in Medieval II Total War\mods\Third_Age_3\data\unit_models !
Just replace model for unit/s you want to add new look or export_descr_unit.txt to add existing one !

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

16 dwarven_warriors
1 1
48 unit_models/_Units/EN_Lmail_Hmail/yyda_lod0.mesh 6400 **model used for unit
2
5 moors
73 unit_models/_Units/EN_Lmail_Hmail/textures/en_lmail_hmail_dwarves.texture **textures used for unit
80 unit_models/_Units/EN_Lmail_Hmail/textures/en_lmail_hmail_dwarves_normal.texture
46 unit_sprites/moors_dwarven_warriors_sprite.spr
4 merc
73 unit_models/_Units/EN_Lmail_Hmail/textures/en_lmail_hmail_dwarves.texture
80 unit_models/_Units/EN_Lmail_Hmail/textures/en_lmail_hmail_dwarves_normal.texture
46 unit_sprites/moors_dwarven_warriors_sprite.spr
2
5 moors
60 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final Danish_dwarves_diff.texture ** textures used for attachments, shield, axe etc..
60 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final Danish_dwarves_norm.texture 0
4 merc
60 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final Danish_dwarves_diff.texture
60 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final Danish_dwarves_norm.texture 0
1
4 None
15 MTW2_Dwarf_Mace 0
2
23 MTW2_Dwarf_Mace_Primary
14 fs_test_shield 0
16 -0.090000004 0 0 -0.34999999 0.80000001 0.60000002

bold red numbers must be exact number of characters in line, (use word or similar program to count)
easy way is to replace just wich model unit is using in export_descr_unit.txt (data) , under category armour_ug_models just put the one you want (if they exist)

Hope this help, there are tutorials explaining the meaning of code inside battle_models.modeldb look it up !

To add look of Dragon Slayers just put under category armour_ug khazad_dum, khazad_dum_upg

*sorry for bad English