Home Fries Posted December 1, 2017 Posted December 1, 2017 (edited) First, let me say thank you to RAZBAM for the quickest release of a template I can recall. Not only that, but the templates are outstanding and well organized. However, missing from the paint kit are many of the individual markings associated with the aircraft. I have taken it upon myself to duplicate the markings on all 3 templates and create layers that can be re-shaped, re-colored, and independently customized. I know that there are people out there who want to do camouflage patterns, different nationalities, etc. I say we should use this thread to identify what we want to ultimately accomplish, and then divide the work and then post links to the layer files so we can integrate them into our existing templates as we choose. Like I said, I'm taking care of the markings. I know how the USN and USMC mark aircraft, so this makes sense. I would love to see a two -tone wraparound camo or 3-tone camo (non-wrapping) for the Harrier, perhaps even to do some of the classic 1980s USMC paintschemes. Wouldn't mind seeing proper UK roundels either (along with proper placement). Who wants something out of this, and who wants to take on which responsibility? Let's combine our efforts and make some awesome skins! EDIT: Here are the markings for the USMC (based on an existing default skin) with official federal standard colors. You will need the USN_Stencil font (also included in the package), though this can be substituted with the official payware Long Beach font as well. Edited December 4, 2017 by Home Fries 4 -Home Fries My DCS Files and Skins My DCS TARGET Profile for Cougar or Warthog and MFDs F-14B LANTIRN Guide
joey45 Posted December 1, 2017 Posted December 1, 2017 (edited) here's the link to my camo RAF / FAA colour codes in RGB and other RGB codes as well. > Clicky Linky Danger Eject V1 Danger Eject V2 Rescue V1 Rescue V2 Rescue V3 Colour Ref chart link >> http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/colorcharts/stuff_eng_colorcharts_humbrol.htm Edited December 2, 2017 by joey45 The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. "Me, the 13th Duke of Wybourne, here on the ED forums at 3 'o' clock in the morning, with my reputation. Are they mad.." https://ko-fi.com/joey45
Rudel_chw Posted December 1, 2017 Posted December 1, 2017 I'm really poor at Photoshop, so cant really help with this Project ... just wanted to thank you in advance for your efforts and express my appreciation ... thanks a lot, really :) For work: iMac mid-2010 of 27" - Core i7 870 - 6 GB DDR3 1333 MHz - ATI HD5670 - SSD 256 GB - HDD 2 TB - macOS High Sierra For Gaming: 34" Monitor - Ryzen 3600 - 32 GB DDR4 2400 - nVidia RTX2080 - SSD 1.25 TB - HDD 10 TB - Win10 Pro - TM HOTAS Cougar Mobile: iPad Pro 12.9" of 256 GB
uscstaylor Posted December 1, 2017 Posted December 1, 2017 Hey Homefries Im down for whatever...I will be doing skins for this aircraft for sure...I think we need some one who is good at making dirt layers and smudge mark layers first.
Johnny Dioxin Posted December 2, 2017 Posted December 2, 2017 As I mentioned in the other thread, I have a number of RAF/RN decal application sheets from scale models - I can easily pass them on to anyone who required them (scanned). I'll dig them out and see exactly what's there, but they are all for GR3, GR7, FRS 1 (SHAR) and FA2 plus one each of the first ever and last ever Harriers in UK service (GR1 and GR9a respectively). So they would be fictional, but better than nowt :) Rig: Asus TUF GAMING B650-PLUS; Ryzen 7800X3D ; 64GB DDR5 5600; RTX 4080; VPC T50 CM2 HOTAS; Pimax Crystal Light I'm learning to fly - but I ain't got wings With my head in VR - it's the next best thing!
Johnny Dioxin Posted December 2, 2017 Posted December 2, 2017 (edited) OK - scanned them anyway - archive attached. You have colour drawings of: GR.1 OCU Dunsfold (First operational Harrier) GR.7: 4sqn 1993/4 20sqn 1992 AWC 1994 4sqn Op Warden 1995 (2 different) 1sqn 1999 3sqn 1999 4sqn 1999 20sqn 1999 20sqn display scheme 2001 SAOEU 1999 4sqn Display scheme 2002 3sqn Anniversary scheme 2002 GR.9 1sqn 2010 (last Harrier) also 7 RN schemes for the FRS2/FA2 FRS.1 1982 Falklands scheme FRS.1 Indian Navy plus black & white of GR.3 of 1417 Flt Belize and 233OCU RAF Wittering. They are all medium res scans - if anyone would like larger res doing give a shout. Also I can do a scan of the stencil placement drawings if needed. pw for this archive is: ontheraz please don't upload these anywhere else. Have fun. Edited December 2, 2017 by Brixmis 7zip not allowed! Rig: Asus TUF GAMING B650-PLUS; Ryzen 7800X3D ; 64GB DDR5 5600; RTX 4080; VPC T50 CM2 HOTAS; Pimax Crystal Light I'm learning to fly - but I ain't got wings With my head in VR - it's the next best thing!
joey45 Posted December 2, 2017 Posted December 2, 2017 Thank you Brixmis The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. "Me, the 13th Duke of Wybourne, here on the ED forums at 3 'o' clock in the morning, with my reputation. Are they mad.." https://ko-fi.com/joey45
Jace11 Posted December 2, 2017 Posted December 2, 2017 yeah decal sheets are helpful, I found this one which is a model manual, the last few pages have good sized pics, colours etc. https://www.eduard.com/store/out/media/1166.pdf
drPhibes Posted December 2, 2017 Posted December 2, 2017 (edited) Thanks a lot Brixmis Edit: and Jace11! Edited December 2, 2017 by drPhibes
uscstaylor Posted December 3, 2017 Posted December 3, 2017 (edited) Guys one thing Ive learned from skinning over the years it you can find a lot of great decals done by goggling the planes name and then the word profile or the word decals... Example: AV8B profile .........then click on images. Example: AV8B decals .........then click on images. here link https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1&biw=1414&bih=682&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=CnEjWrKOD4KQ_Qb75524Aw&q=av-8B+profile&oq=av-8B+profile&gs_l=psy-ab.3...4054.4773.0.5176.2.2.0.0.0.0.111.179.1j1.2.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.0.0....0.eOWmdo2EFI0#imgrc=_ https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1&biw=1414&bih=682&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=Y3EjWu-xJKSqggeb7KfABA&q=av-8B+decals&oq=av-8B+decals&gs_l=psy-ab.3...84228.87479.0.87715.13.13.0.0.0.0.97.913.13.13.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.3.244...0j0i24k1j0i67k1j0i8i30k1.0.4sCfsYID2_o Edited December 3, 2017 by uscstaylor
f4l0 Posted December 3, 2017 Posted December 3, 2017 (edited) @Gimp users. I got something where I might be able to work with. Keep in mind. I'm a absolute noob regarding skinning. I just know how to change an entire colour or add my squadron decals :-) What I did: 1. Downloaded the PS test version 2. Merged all unimportant groups-> Dirt (multiply), wheel rim... 3. the two layer groups for the day/night skins are the most important ones. 4. PS can handle layer masks for a group, gimp not, what I did, duplicated the layer group mask and added them to all layers. 5. I merged the Paint base colour to a simple layer with the correct colour(I hope)... I think it might be enough for all groups with layer masks to add the mask to all layers INSIDE the group... However, I got some strange effects with the dirt layer... @All Does maybe someone already duplicated the 214 livery? Or at least the base painting? I would like to start with this for my squadron... I'm also interested in a camo pattern... Update for Gimp users: It seems the colours/highlight layers are 'wrong' as well PS uses here linear dodge. It looks like Gimp does not have this feature... Edited December 3, 2017 by f4l0 f4l0 Developer of Simshaker for Aviators Feel the brrrrttt: [Official] SimShaker for Aviators Forums thread at ED forums SimShaker for Aviators (simshaker-for-aviators.github.io)
Home Fries Posted December 3, 2017 Author Posted December 3, 2017 Ok, everybody. I got the indications complete. I just need to put them in a more user friendly format (they're currently all fonts and polygons) for everybody, then port them to the Day and Night branches of the templates. -Home Fries My DCS Files and Skins My DCS TARGET Profile for Cougar or Warthog and MFDs F-14B LANTIRN Guide
Jace11 Posted December 3, 2017 Posted December 3, 2017 http://www.b-domke.de/AviationImages/Harrier_II.html#HarrierGR7 This is nice for the little placards and warnings on RAF harriers.
f4l0 Posted December 4, 2017 Posted December 4, 2017 Does anyone already set all the decals for the USMC harriers and like to share it with us? f4l0 Developer of Simshaker for Aviators Feel the brrrrttt: [Official] SimShaker for Aviators Forums thread at ED forums SimShaker for Aviators (simshaker-for-aviators.github.io)
Home Fries Posted December 4, 2017 Author Posted December 4, 2017 Does anyone already set all the decals for the USMC harriers and like to share it with us? I just need to put the layers together. -Home Fries My DCS Files and Skins My DCS TARGET Profile for Cougar or Warthog and MFDs F-14B LANTIRN Guide
f4l0 Posted December 4, 2017 Posted December 4, 2017 I just need to put the layers together. Ah great! Much appreciated! I'm still struggling with the correct fonts but I think I'll go with Amarillo... f4l0 Developer of Simshaker for Aviators Feel the brrrrttt: [Official] SimShaker for Aviators Forums thread at ED forums SimShaker for Aviators (simshaker-for-aviators.github.io)
Home Fries Posted December 4, 2017 Author Posted December 4, 2017 The marking layers have been uploaded and linked in the OP. Rather than make day/night layers, I left them as fonts and objects with the default color of Medium Gunship Grey (FS36118) in most cases. You can always rasterize the layers and merge them if you prefer, then apply the other master colors as necessary. This gives you the flexibility. 2 -Home Fries My DCS Files and Skins My DCS TARGET Profile for Cougar or Warthog and MFDs F-14B LANTIRN Guide
f4l0 Posted December 5, 2017 Posted December 5, 2017 The marking layers have been uploaded and linked in the OP. Rather than make day/night layers, I left them as fonts and objects with the default color of Medium Gunship Grey (FS36118) in most cases. You can always rasterize the layers and merge them if you prefer, then apply the other master colors as necessary. This gives you the flexibility. Thank you very much for the decals! I was able to built a suitable livery for my squadron! f4l0 Developer of Simshaker for Aviators Feel the brrrrttt: [Official] SimShaker for Aviators Forums thread at ED forums SimShaker for Aviators (simshaker-for-aviators.github.io)
Marsy Posted December 5, 2017 Posted December 5, 2017 Thanks for the great Decals! Ryzen 9 3900X, GeForce RTX 2080 Ti GAMING X TRIO , 32 GB RAM, Valve Index [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Visit us on Facebook
joey45 Posted December 6, 2017 Posted December 6, 2017 Just a quickie For those of us that done a RAF livery Not sure if anyone has done done it or not. Clicky Linky here you go, here's the PSD file. {"Pilot_AV8B_gear", 0 ,name of the file you gave it",false}; The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. "Me, the 13th Duke of Wybourne, here on the ED forums at 3 'o' clock in the morning, with my reputation. Are they mad.." https://ko-fi.com/joey45
joey45 Posted December 6, 2017 Posted December 6, 2017 (edited) I think that's the correct file.. .. on ma mobile EDIT: yes it is the correct file. Edited December 6, 2017 by joey45 The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. "Me, the 13th Duke of Wybourne, here on the ED forums at 3 'o' clock in the morning, with my reputation. Are they mad.." https://ko-fi.com/joey45
fargo007 Posted December 7, 2017 Posted December 7, 2017 (edited) I want to try some of these out. What's the correct AC name to create under Saved Games\DCS\Liveries\<???????????> I tried AV8BNA as the folder name but putting skins in that isn't recognized. ETA - it's working. I was selecting a country the skins weren't available in. Edited December 8, 2017 by fargo007 Have fun. Don't suck. Kill bad guys. https://discord.gg/blacksharkden/
Jace11 Posted December 9, 2017 Posted December 9, 2017 http://www.mediafire.com/file/zco703q0ilucvyi/RAF_Decals.zip Maybe useful for some of you making RAF skins, a small set of decals in .psd I had to make for my skins, includes: That Weird exhaust/blast warning on the top of the harrier between the wings Danger Explosive Release (for Pylons) RAF style NO STEP (basically a bootprint with an X) Some mission markings (GBU + F-15) A shark mouth and eye like those seen on some RAF GR7s on active duty. You'll have to fit them yourselves, but you can recolour, rescale etc more easily in this format.
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