F-16 Viper Textures Overhaul

[Texac]

16 hours ago, VictorDavion said:

So i tried opening the files in the normal folder with GIMP and it gives an error even with the BC7 plugin. The only ones that will open and display properly are the PSD and roughmet ones. Am I missing a required plugin?

The Normal textures are usually not supposed to be edited, unless you're doing very specific things.

I use the NVIDIA Texture Tools Exporter to open or convert into different file formats that can be opened and edited in GIMP, like PNG.

https://developer.nvidia.com/nvidia-texture-tools-exporter

[VictorDavion]

7 hours ago, Texac said:

The Normal textures are usually not supposed to be edited, unless you're doing very specific things.

I use the NVIDIA Texture Tools Exporter to open or convert into different file formats that can be opened and edited in GIMP, like PNG.

https://developer.nvidia.com/nvidia-texture-tools-exporter

Ah so its the ones in PSD folder then to edit to build skins. Makes sense cuz those function as I'm used to. 

[Kerbo 416]

Published Moroccan Livery using this amazing new template provided by @Texac!
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3331087/

 

Edited June 1, 2023 by Kerbo 416

[Raven 7-1]

Not entirely new livery, but was also remade using template from @Texac

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3326770/

 

Edited June 1, 2023 by Raven 7-1

[Raven 7-1]

Published a new livery that's using reworked template by @Texac

Day and night compared to ED's temlpate.

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3332024/

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[NEW is my Callsign.]

Hey Texac! Is it possible for you to provide the Fuel Tanks' PSD files for the template as well instead of just the DDS file? I really want to change something in it while not damaging your improved textures. 

Edited July 14, 2023 by NEW is my Callsign.

[Texac]

Hello @NEW is my Callsign.

I lost some of my original template files, specifically the wing tanks. I've restored a bit but the layers are very simple.

Both tank templates include a UV layer now though!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NKAPqYqrYeUmhnlTiKMJbX_XW22A9LBB/view?usp=sharing

[Raven (Elysian Angel)]

Oh wow! I only found out about this thread today, but I can't wait to test them in-game. I always found the default ED F-16C look more like a plastic model than a real airplane. I don't like ED's texture work on the Hornet either, so I have been using user liveries for both exclusively.
I'll test yours this afternoon. Thanks for your hard work: the screenshots look absolutely fantastic! 

[NEW is my Callsign.]

8 hours ago, Texac said:

Hello @NEW is my Callsign.

I lost some of my original template files, specifically the wing tanks. I've restored a bit but the layers are very simple.

Both tank templates include a UV layer now though!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NKAPqYqrYeUmhnlTiKMJbX_XW22A9LBB/view?usp=sharing

Awesome work! Thank you. 

[Steel Jaw]

Awesome work...now do my Hornet please. 

[EchoOneOne]

Hey Texac, I'm wondering if you're interested to make a improved template for zeus CFT mod, many people would love to see that. 

[Roughmaster]

10 hours ago, EchoOneOne said:

Hey Texac, I'm wondering if you're interested to make a improved template for zeus CFT mod, many people would love to see that. 

I made the current one, would love to hear what needs improvement, apart from the model. 

[EchoOneOne]

Hey, I made two liveries using you template. 

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3332380/ 

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3332365/

[Raven 7-1]

On 7/29/2023 at 11:23 PM, Roughmaster said:

I made the current one, would love to hear what needs improvement, apart from the model. 

@Roughmaster Texac's template has updated screws, roughmets and dirt. Matching that with new template probably the only thing that could be updated texture-wise

Edited August 4, 2023 by Raven 7-1

[Tragikal]

Also I would definitely like to see some updated skins of Wolfthrower's excellent Israeli F-16s, incorporating extended tails for CFT mod, at some point.

[Nealius]

On 5/30/2023 at 10:35 PM, Texac said:

Additionally I also updated all the standard USAF Block 50 liveries with these new textures.

F-16C Block 50 USAF Squadrons Skin Pack

Has anyone lese found that installing this skin pack via a mod manager inhibits the multiplayer lobby from populating servers, or is this just a weird anomaly for me only?

[MAXsenna]

Has anyone lese found that installing this skin pack via a mod manager inhibits the multiplayer lobby from populating servers, or is this just a weird anomaly for me only?

Probably because it breaks IC.

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[Nealius]

57 minutes ago, MAXsenna said:

Probably because it breaks IC.

If breaking IC causes the server list to not populate, then what's the point of servers that don't require IC check? Furthermore I have many mods that break IC and none of those inhibit the server list from populating.

Edited September 5, 2023 by Nealius

[MAXsenna]

If breaking IC causes the server list to not populate, then what's the point of servers that don't require IC check? Furthermore I have many mods that break IC and none of those inhibit the server list from populating.

You're right. Wasn't thinking straight.

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[EchoOneOne]

Another one

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3332997/

[EchoOneOne]

@TexacCockpit looks kinda empty over there, are you planning to make even flat textures for it?

Edited September 17, 2023 by EchoOneOne

[Texac]

21 hours ago, EchoOneOne said:

@TexacCockpit looks kinda empty over there, are you planning to make even flat textures for it?

 

That's not possible for us. ED needs to spend some time to finish the external cockpit 3d model including textures.

Currently, as you can see, this area behind the pilot is empty and there are no texture files defined for it.

[EchoOneOne]

Tiger 

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3332999/

[ebabil]

can someone make a Turkish Air Force skin with this template? Any of them is welcomed

[EchoOneOne]

1 hour ago, ebabil said:

can someone make a Turkish Air Force skin with this template? Any of them is welcomed

Added to my to-do list.