Green Bandage Grenade Model with Inspect Animation for CS 1.6

Model Overview

The Green Bandage grenade model replaces the standard he grenade in Counter-Strike 1.6. It features a detailed design with green wrapping around the body, improving visibility in low-light maps like de_inferno or de_dust2 tunnels. The model uses optimized polycount under 500 triangles for smooth performance at 100 FPS on older hardware.

All essential files are included: v_ for first-person viewmodel, p_ for player-held pickup model, and w_ for world drop model. These ensure seamless integration without clipping issues during throws or inspections.

Animation and Detailing

Inspect animations play fluidly, showing the grenade's texture from multiple angles. HD textures at 512x512 resolution provide sharp edges without aliasing. The green bandage pattern aligns perfectly with the fuse and pin, maintaining hitbox accuracy for precise aiming in clutch situations.

Custom sprite for the explosion effect adds a green-tinted flash, visible even in smoke grenades' haze. No custom sounds are bundled, relying on default CS 1.6 audio for pin pull and detonation to avoid conflicts.

Installation Guide

Extract the archive to your CS 1.6 directory, typically cstrike/models/. Overwrite existing grenade files if prompted. For Non-Steam versions, ensure compatibility with Build 4554. Steam users on Build 8610 should run the game with -insecure flag for mods.

Test in a local server: sv_cheats 1; give weapon_hegrenade. Inspect with +droppickup or mouse wheel. Verify no errors in console log.

Performance and Compatibility

Optimized for high-FPS gameplay, the model runs clean on configs with r_drawparticles 0 and gl_zmax 4096. Compatible with MasterServer protection and no-recoil scripts, but disable any sprite hacks to prevent mismatches.

Works across all maps, enhancing tactical throws at sites like A-long on de_dust2. Bots recognize the model via standard .nav files, maintaining balance in deathmatch or bot matches.

Safety and Features

This mod is virus-free, scanned with multiple tools. No ads, no auto-connect, no slow-hack elements. Pure client-side replacement for personal use. Backup original files before installing.

For advanced users, edit sprites/grenade.spr in a wad file editor to tweak explosion visuals. Pair with clean config.cfg settings like cl_lc 1 for better low-res visibility.

Usage Tips

In competitive play, the green accents help spot the grenade mid-throw against dark backgrounds. Throw arcs remain identical, with physics tied to default GoldSrc engine. Ideal for ESL-style servers where model swaps are allowed.

Community feedback highlights improved immersion during inspections, reducing visual fatigue in long sessions. Update your custom HUD to display the new icon if using res sprites.

• v_ model: Detailed first-person grip and throw sequence.
• p_ model: Pickup animation without texture seams.
• w_ model: Ground roll with accurate shadow mapping.

Expand your CS 1.6 arsenal with this grenade mod, focusing on technical precision over flash. Regular updates fix any polycount bloat from early versions.