Swordsman422 Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 (edited) Vallejo's 237 is notoriously too blue for the official chip. Mission Models makes it too purple. Model Master enamel was almost dead on, if a bit too matt, but Model Master got shuttered last year. I'm hoping Ammo by Mig is close enough. You wanna take a real deep dive, have a go... https://www.sae.org/standardsdev/colorchips/#:~:text=AMS-STD-595 defines a,available to conduct these activities. Bear in mind that the color procurement process changed as recently as 2017, leading to this being a thing... This is 375 before and after the procurement change. And for the curious, the pigment recipes for the 595B procurement period, which began in FY90: Edited December 3, 2021 by Swordsman422 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceCriminal86 Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Dude, Rick and I went through that on the 1991 VF-31 skins he did. It's clearly not just Light Gull, or just Light or Dark Ghost. Some of the photos from the Lock On book clearly show that the jets were a strange patchwork of the two. I'm trying to do some VF-11 to go with them and at least one VF-11 jet was that way, the tails are clearly Light Gull but lots of the rest of the jet forwards are light or maybe dark ghost-ish. And there's so few photos of those jets that all we have to go on are scans of a book, which weren't great and in themselves messed with the colors. You've also got VF-41 that went totally Medium Gray in 1999 timeframe, where some sources said Dark Ghost. Why? Because reasons. I've also got some photos of VF-201's last 101 jet that really looked like it was overall dark ghost, but I'm undecided if I'm going to go that way on the skin or not. Sometimes it's almost impossible to pick out the TPS pattern. There are some good values out there to use, I think it's smart to sort of standardize on a value and then adjust some saturation/brightness values here and there to add those variations but try to stay near a central tone. Adding some corrosion control and fading also helps. Heatblur Rivet Counting Squad™ VF-11 and VF-31 1988 [WIP] VF-201 & VF-202 [WIP] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swordsman422 Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 5 minutes ago, LanceCriminal86 said: You've also got VF-41 that went totally Medium Gray in 1999 timeframe, where some sources said Dark Ghost. Why? Because reasons. Darker colors show skin fatigue and dirt bleed less, and it cuts down on both maintenance and paint costs. This is why the USMC Harrier fleet started going all gunship grey in 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceCriminal86 Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Also, I've been using the old Simmer's Paintshop values minus about 10% brightness for all my skins, and I've turned off the "final adjustment" layers in the template. I think to me those values looked pretty good in balancing between some of the photos I have seen of more modern jets and the older photos/slide scans. Some of the samples of Light Ghost hex values seemed to have it with almost a red/purple hue, which in some photos seems to look right, but not in older 80s/90s ones. https://web.archive.org/web/20060719170212/http://www.simmerspaintshop.com/colours/fs595b-3000.html Heatblur Rivet Counting Squad™ VF-11 and VF-31 1988 [WIP] VF-201 & VF-202 [WIP] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swordsman422 Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 1 minute ago, LanceCriminal86 said: Some of the samples of Light Ghost hex values seemed to have it with almost a red/purple hue, which in some photos seems to look right, but not in older 80s/90s ones. Unsurprising, since the actual pigment recipes changed in 1989/1990, and changed again just four years ago. I've just reached the point of "eh, looks close enough" when it comes to my skins, which is both a lazy attitude and why I haven't released anything in *checks calendar* quite a few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceCriminal86 Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, Swordsman422 said: Unsurprising, since the actual pigment recipes changed in 1989/1990, and changed again just four years ago. I've just reached the point of "eh, looks close enough" when it comes to my skins, which is both a lazy attitude and why I haven't released anything in *checks calendar* quite a few months. Technically I've only released one skin and it's super out of date. My problem is the opposite on the perfectionist spectrum where I want to just release them once and be done, so waiting for some of the deeper texture/model fixes, and the right helmets, etc. But hey, at least I got some VF-11 skins done, I do need to get one more MODEX in for 1988 and make a nice weathering/unique detail pass on each. Might try to improve the helmets too, still not 100% happy with the lines. It's not easy doing that pattern the way the helmet was unwrapped but miles better than the Hornet helmet. Heatblur Rivet Counting Squad™ VF-11 and VF-31 1988 [WIP] VF-201 & VF-202 [WIP] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_dalan Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 On 12/2/2021 at 11:20 PM, Swordsman422 said: Photos are great for detail references, but not so great for colors. Lighting conditions, exposure time, and many other factors can affect the true colors. The absolute best thing to do is actually get color swatches or paint codes for the colors required. According to Geoff at Furball AeroDesign, the VF-213 rudder is FS35183 Medium Blue. That does look rather close to the photos. Did it change over time? Modules: FC3, Mirage 2000C, Harrier AV-8B NA, F-5, AJS-37 Viggen, F-14B, F-14A, Combined Arms, F/A-18C, F-16C, MiG-19P, F-86, MiG-15, FW-190A, Spitfire Mk IX, UH-1 Huey, Su-25, P-51PD, Caucasus map, Nevada map, Persian Gulf map, Marianas map, Syria Map, Super Carrier, Sinai map, Mosquito, P-51, AH-64 Apache Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swordsman422 Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 1 hour ago, captain_dalan said: Did it change over time? Far as I know, it was consistent by the label until ~1993 when VF-213's livery moved away from the constellation rudder. The retro jet seen for the last cruise used a custom paint mix that doesn't match any fed standard paint chip. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_dalan Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 6 hours ago, Swordsman422 said: Far as I know, it was consistent by the label until ~1993 when VF-213's livery moved away from the constellation rudder. The retro jet seen for the last cruise used a custom paint mix that doesn't match any fed standard paint chip. Thanks for the info! Modules: FC3, Mirage 2000C, Harrier AV-8B NA, F-5, AJS-37 Viggen, F-14B, F-14A, Combined Arms, F/A-18C, F-16C, MiG-19P, F-86, MiG-15, FW-190A, Spitfire Mk IX, UH-1 Huey, Su-25, P-51PD, Caucasus map, Nevada map, Persian Gulf map, Marianas map, Syria Map, Super Carrier, Sinai map, Mosquito, P-51, AH-64 Apache Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uxi Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 On 12/2/2021 at 8:54 PM, Swordsman422 said: I've just reached the point of "eh, looks close enough" when it comes to my skins, which is both a lazy attitude and why I haven't released anything in *checks calendar* quite a few months. I wish you were there for the VF-84 release. Specs & Wishlist: Core i9 9900k 5.0Ghz, Asus ROG Maximus XI Hero, 64GB G.Skill Trident 3600, Asus RoG Strix 3090 OC, 2TB x Samsung Evo 970 M.2 boot. Samsung Evo 860 storage, Coolermaster H500M, ML360R AIO HP Reverb G2, Samsung Odyssey+ WMR; VKB Gunfighter 2, MCG Pro; Virpil T-50CM v3; Slaw RX Viper v2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealius Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 I go by the "looks close enough" for my model kits as well. People will always nitpick about something in the end, even if you do everything right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blinde Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 (edited) I made a low vis skin for the A from HB stock VF-102 skin for the B. I believe this was used from early 90's to later until they switched to F-14B. Edited December 7, 2021 by Blinde 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt. Weber Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 A little update, I made your liveries work for me @isoko, as some suggested, I saved the textures in paint.net (BC7, Linear, DX 11+, generate mipmaps - super sampling options), no jaggies anymore. I did this for some of the older ones as well, I can enjoy this eye candy now. These are really pieces of art, you're a genius @isoko (I know it's a different bird and a different time, but still, that weathering...). 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_YaeSakura_ Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3319740/ VF-2 Bounty Hunters from Operation Frequent Wind are now up for download. Hopefully no hiccups this time around. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcatter87 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 What do you guys say? Color looking better? I also corrected the blue parts on the ventral fins and messed with the roughmet. 7 Modules: F-14A/B | M-2000C | AJS-37 | Mi-24P | F/A-18C | A-10C II | F-16C | UH-1H | F-5E | Mi-8 | FC 3 | AV-8B | A-4E | Gazelle | Ka-50 | Yak-52 | CE2 Maps: Syria | Marianas | NTTR | Persian Gulf | Caucasus Setup: Virpil WarBRD Base & VFX | TM Warthog | Arozzi Velocita Stand | Monstertech Mount | MFG Crosswind | Cougar MFDs | VRInsight Panel | JetSeat 908 | TrackIR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKronenberg Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 (edited) The First Version of the livery pack is done enjoy https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/de/files/3319743/ Edited December 10, 2021 by McKronenberg 4 2 vCVW-17 is looking for Hornet and Tomcat pilots and RIOs. Join the vCVW-17 Discord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackLibrary Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Thanks soooo much aka WarLord DCSFlightpanels DCS-BIOS Fork DCSFlightpanels arduino-library DCSFlightpanels DCSFlightpanels-Profiles DCS FP / BIOS Discord Server Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_dalan Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 On 12/9/2021 at 2:30 PM, Tomcatter87 said: What do you guys say? Color looking better? I also corrected the blue parts on the ventral fins and messed with the roughmet. Looks much closer now! When is this bad boy coming out? Can't wait to get him on the Hoover Dam run! Modules: FC3, Mirage 2000C, Harrier AV-8B NA, F-5, AJS-37 Viggen, F-14B, F-14A, Combined Arms, F/A-18C, F-16C, MiG-19P, F-86, MiG-15, FW-190A, Spitfire Mk IX, UH-1 Huey, Su-25, P-51PD, Caucasus map, Nevada map, Persian Gulf map, Marianas map, Syria Map, Super Carrier, Sinai map, Mosquito, P-51, AH-64 Apache Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealius Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 I'm in love with the overall gull gray jets with the massive US roundel on the fuselage. Personally I've got a thing for the minimalist VF-41 birds. Small spade with a little red slash through it. Hnnnng. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaisedByWolves Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 On 12/10/2021 at 5:48 AM, McKronenberg said: The First Version of the livery pack is done enjoy https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/de/files/3319743/ These are great. Thank You! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremspropeller Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 On 12/9/2021 at 2:30 PM, Tomcatter87 said: What do you guys say? Color looking better? I also corrected the blue parts on the ventral fins and messed with the roughmet. Looks awesome! Are you planning to do more BuNos in that livery? So ein Feuerball, JUNGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcatter87 Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Bremspropeller said: Looks awesome! Are you planning to do more BuNos in that livery? Not for now. But I know theres a bird with a funny "pacman" symbol next to the RIOs name from that cruise. I dont know what modex/buno that one had. Modules: F-14A/B | M-2000C | AJS-37 | Mi-24P | F/A-18C | A-10C II | F-16C | UH-1H | F-5E | Mi-8 | FC 3 | AV-8B | A-4E | Gazelle | Ka-50 | Yak-52 | CE2 Maps: Syria | Marianas | NTTR | Persian Gulf | Caucasus Setup: Virpil WarBRD Base & VFX | TM Warthog | Arozzi Velocita Stand | Monstertech Mount | MFG Crosswind | Cougar MFDs | VRInsight Panel | JetSeat 908 | TrackIR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_dalan Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 6 hours ago, Tomcatter87 said: Not for now. But I know theres a bird with a funny "pacman" symbol next to the RIOs name from that cruise. I dont know what modex/buno that one had. Have the user files been updated with the new version or are you planning on releasing it as a separate download? Modules: FC3, Mirage 2000C, Harrier AV-8B NA, F-5, AJS-37 Viggen, F-14B, F-14A, Combined Arms, F/A-18C, F-16C, MiG-19P, F-86, MiG-15, FW-190A, Spitfire Mk IX, UH-1 Huey, Su-25, P-51PD, Caucasus map, Nevada map, Persian Gulf map, Marianas map, Syria Map, Super Carrier, Sinai map, Mosquito, P-51, AH-64 Apache Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger22 Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Not sure if I'm quite there yet, but continuing work back on some dirty VF-2 birds: 8 "I'm just a dude, playing a dude, disguised as another dude." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yewls Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 17 hours ago, Gunslinger22 said: Not sure if I'm quite there yet, but continuing work back on some dirty VF-2 birds: holy roughmet that looks awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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