Colt40Five Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 wow I just realized it's been almost a year since I started skinning...I got to looking at the evolution of my work, and I was surprised how many I've cranked out. I guess I must like it :) I thought it might be interesting to post some shots of my releases in no particular order, and then some of my test/unreleased skins. Enjoy! Released: more to follow shortly... 1 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Nate--IRL-- Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 LOL! Ka-50 AutoPilot/stabilisation system description and operation by IvanK- Essential Reading
Black_Hawk Posted August 22, 2007 Posted August 22, 2007 You have a nice collection :thumbup: 159th GAR LockOnFiles CAW Team
Ells228 Posted August 22, 2007 Posted August 22, 2007 Wow, some great skins there, good job. Can you re-skin an existing plane or do you need the 3d Max file to do it?
Colt40Five Posted August 22, 2007 Author Posted August 22, 2007 LOL! HAHA someone was joking on me for making those Transformers skins...so I gave them something to really joke on! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Colt40Five Posted August 22, 2007 Author Posted August 22, 2007 Wow, some great skins there, good job. Can you re-skin an existing plane or do you need the 3d Max file to do it? I've never done a template before...is that what you're asking? I'm not sure I'd even know where to start...does 3ds max output a general layout for the skin or what? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
grandsurf Posted August 22, 2007 Posted August 22, 2007 Ist there a 2048 Skin from that Skins? http://img259.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screenshot862gl0.jpg http://img517.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screenshot1032cl2.jpg http://img517.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screenshot827vb4.jpg
Colt40Five Posted August 22, 2007 Author Posted August 22, 2007 Ist there a 2048 Skin from that Skins? http://img259.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screenshot862gl0.jpg http://img517.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screenshot1032cl2.jpg http://img517.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screenshot827vb4.jpg The first one is at lockonfiles and is listed as winter punisher or something like that. The last two you mention I haven't released. If you have to have them I could look in my files when I get home tonight and see if I still have them (I should), and upload them somewhere for you. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Ells228 Posted August 23, 2007 Posted August 23, 2007 I've never done a template before...is that what you're asking? I'm not sure I'd even know where to start...does 3ds max output a general layout for the skin or what? Sorry what I mean is, if I gave you our Hawk mod can you re-skin from the files within the mod, or do you need the original 3d model? I'm not sure how LOMAC structures the files.
Colt40Five Posted August 23, 2007 Author Posted August 23, 2007 Okay let's see...Normally LO stores skins in .cdds files, but those skins can be overridden by placing a .bmp or .tga (with the same file name as appears in the .cdds) in bazar/temptextures. No matter where you put the new skin it all begins with a template which is a .psd file that contains separate layers for things like panel lines, weathering, camo/pattern, details etc. The .psd is where the REAL work is in skinning. They are quite laborious to make and my hats off to those who have dedicated the time and effort to make them. Making skins is easy. Making templates is hard. So if you just sent me your mod that either includes the .bmp/.tga files or a .cdds with the skins (which the skin files can be extracted from), I'd still have to make a template in order to make new skins. Who made the skins originally? Do they not have a template? You might want to get in touch with someone who has made a new model and ask them about the process of making a template from the 3ds max files. I have no idea how that works. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
FWT Posted August 24, 2007 Posted August 24, 2007 id like to try skinning sum time ive got lots of ideas just not the knowledge lol
Retro_One_One Posted August 24, 2007 Posted August 24, 2007 Thank you Colt40Five for your wonderful skins, your "Camo MiG-29 skin" has a permanent place in modman! :) Intel Core2Duo E6850|Zalman 9700LED|Gigabyte P35 DS3P|Inno3D 8800GT|OCZ 2x1gb DDR2 800 (4.4.4.12)|Creative X-Fi|WD 320 gb SATA2|Samsung 226BW 22" LCD|SilverStone ST60F 600w|Saitek X52|Windows XP SP2
Colt40Five Posted August 25, 2007 Author Posted August 25, 2007 id like to try skinning sum time ive got lots of ideas just not the knowledge lol Just do what I did, download GIMP (freeware program like photoshop) and a template and just start screwing around. :thumbup: Thank you Colt40Five for your wonderful skins, your "Camo MiG-29 skin" has a permanent place in modman! :) You are welcome! :D [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Wild.Bill.Kelso Posted August 25, 2007 Posted August 25, 2007 Nice Work Colt! I have several of your skins and love them!!
Colt40Five Posted August 27, 2007 Author Posted August 27, 2007 Thanks Wild Bill! I skin for myself, but it's always nice to hear others like what I'm putting out. :D [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
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