VPS_Choki Posted March 12 Posted March 12 23 minutes ago, II.JG1_Vonrd said: Once again a pretty nice skin but super simple. The roughmets could really use work but I don't know if you can even access the RMs. Asking again for the current status even if it's "Nothing at this time but we're still working on it". @NineLine? Check out Tangos skin it is not as simple as the others what u dont see is a big cross on the bottom tho
II.JG1_Vonrd Posted March 12 Posted March 12 (edited) 47 minutes ago, VPS_Choki said: Check out Tangos skin it is not as simple as the others what u dont see is a big cross on the bottom tho Regardless, it doesn't solve the main issue of not being able to use the MV in the skin making process and he is pointing out an additional problem regarding the UV unwrapping. On 3/10/2025 at 2:36 PM, PSV_Tango said: I’m not trying to be rude, but in 2025, when the "expectation" is for users to create skins, this situation is quite difficult to accept. I don't want ED to think that if a few people have been able to struggle through and make some basic skins that the issue is solved. Even the header to this thread is marked as "Solved" but it has most certainly not been solved. Solved by NineLine, December 4, 2024 Edited March 12 by II.JG1_Vonrd 2
Minsky Posted March 12 Posted March 12 (edited) 20 minutes ago, II.JG1_Vonrd said: Even the header to this thread is marked as "Solved" but it has most certainly not been solved. NineLine solved the OP's question. Not their fault that this thread later got hijacked by painters Edited March 12 by Minsky Dima | My DCS uploads
II.JG1_Vonrd Posted March 12 Posted March 12 57 minutes ago, Minsky said: NineLine solved the OP's question. Not their fault that this thread later got hijacked by painters You do have a point r.e. the OP's question. As for the "hijack"...I doubt that they want a new thread but maybe that's needed.
MarbleFalcon Posted March 12 Posted March 12 I created this topic cuz other one is marked as "solved" which isnt really solved obviously cuz we still dont have access to default texture files etc.null 1
MarbleFalcon Posted March 12 Posted March 12 I created one if anyone interested. Cuz obviously this topic is marked as "solved" so all we say in here is kinda pointless 1
VZ_342 Posted March 13 Posted March 13 In the new F-5E3 template, each of the .psd files have a NORMAL, METALL, RAFNES, AO and DIFFUSE folder. I've only used the DIFFUSE because I'm such a newbie. Since the original skins are "locked", perhaps that means ED wants skins to be made from the ground up from a very basic skin?
Minsky Posted March 13 Posted March 13 It shall be noted that the inability to build our repaints upon the default liveries is only part of the problem. The other - and much bigger - part is that locking away the aircraft's model made the repainting prohibitively difficult to anyone who value their time and mental health. ModelViewer is a lot more than a mere "instant texture reloader". It gives us ability to preview different texture channels and material layers, and see how they react to various environments and times of day. It allows playing with model arguments. It permits much easier and precise camera control. This list goes on and on, but I'm sure that ED, and anyone who ever tried to make a proper livery, are well aware of all that. And that's why teaching the Mission Editor texture refreshing will not solve the problem we have at hand. 6 3 Dima | My DCS uploads
Bucic Posted March 13 Posted March 13 15 hours ago, dggoofy said: WIP... null This looks great! Do we have another stock bare metal skin? F-5E simpit cockpit dimensions and flight controls Kill the Bloom - shader glow mod Poor audio Doppler effect in DCS [bug] Trees - huge performance hit especially up close
Tomcatter87 Posted March 13 Posted March 13 Agree with @Minsky . Having done a nice looking VFC-13 blue splinter camo for the old F-5, I intended to release a version for the updated model. But there's no way I'll do that without being able to use the Model Viewer. Which is sad, because for the F-5 there would be so many great liveries the skinning community could do. In my eyes, there's two possible solutions: Enable the Model Viewer to view the encrypted 3D models or introduce a "refresh textures" button for the mission editor's armament menu. 2 "Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been, and there you will always long to return." Check out my DCS content on Instagram
Megalax Posted March 13 Posted March 13 23 hours ago, II.JG1_Vonrd said: Once again a pretty nice skin but super simple. The roughmets could really use work but I don't know if you can even access the RMs. They're literally in the template. Megalax's Livery Studio My Liveries in the User Files I'll stick a maple leaf on anything...
II.JG1_Vonrd Posted March 13 Posted March 13 6 minutes ago, Megalax said: They're literally in the template. Obviously I haven't taken the time to look at the template since I consider it pointless until we get the ability to use MV back or a similar replacement. It's good that they included them though. I'd really like to make some F-5 skins in the future. 3
theRealTrickFlare Posted March 22 Posted March 22 It was hell but I think I'm happy with the result. I used the mission editor to preview and make changes to the files to ease the burden of having no MV access by simply reloading the aircraft rendering by placing a new unit each time. It's in the que for user files. Cheers, Fun note, F18 patch and Bort number layouts also work as templates for the new F5 (so do the helmet, and flight gear but not 100%) 4 1 My User Files i9-14900HX | RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 64.0 GB RAM DDR5 | Quest3 | TM Warthog Base with F18 Grip | Winwing Orion2, PTO2, MIP VR | VRSimsolutions F18 Dash Panels | ButtKicker Gamer Plus | DOF Reality H3
VPS_Choki Posted March 22 Posted March 22 2 minutes ago, theRealTrickFlare said: It was hell but I think I'm happy with the result. I used the mission editor to preview and make changes to the files to ease the burden of having no MV access by simply reloading the aircraft rendering by placing a new unit each time. It's in the que for user files. Cheers, Fun note, F18 patch and Bort number layouts also work as templates for the new F5 (so do the helmet, and flight gear but not 100%) so you mean you didnt had to restart the full game all the time? the helmet and suit we noticed aswell will prob get some screenshot soon
theRealTrickFlare Posted March 22 Posted March 22 4 minutes ago, VPS_Choki said: so you mean you didnt had to restart the full game all the time? the helmet and suit we noticed aswell will prob get some screenshot soon Exactly. It works 9/10 times You have to be overwriting an existing file but it works My User Files i9-14900HX | RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 64.0 GB RAM DDR5 | Quest3 | TM Warthog Base with F18 Grip | Winwing Orion2, PTO2, MIP VR | VRSimsolutions F18 Dash Panels | ButtKicker Gamer Plus | DOF Reality H3
theRealTrickFlare Posted March 22 Posted March 22 Hey it's not a solution to the majority of the issues having no MV access brings, BUT reloading livery edits is possible in the mission editor. As long as you are overwriting an existing file with your updated .dds file, reloading the aircraft in the armament screen by: changing to another livery, changing aircraft type and coming back to your desired one, or running a preview of your mission. you can't check animations etc etc, but you can do camo skins with less headache. +1 MV access Happy skinning.. My User Files i9-14900HX | RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 64.0 GB RAM DDR5 | Quest3 | TM Warthog Base with F18 Grip | Winwing Orion2, PTO2, MIP VR | VRSimsolutions F18 Dash Panels | ButtKicker Gamer Plus | DOF Reality H3
Archangel44 Posted March 22 Posted March 22 I’m thankful for you folks that do these skins, free of charge I might add. The skins are pretty much the icing on the cake. Variety is the spice of life and also DSC. Hats off to all the skin makers. 1 F-4E, F-5E-3, F-14, F-15E, F-16C, FA18-C, F-86, A-10C, Spitfire, AJS-37, KA50, MiG-19, L-39, P-51, Flaming Cliffs, All maps, WWII Assets, Combined Arms, Super Carrier.
dggoofy Posted March 23 Posted March 23 4 new skins were just uploaded. They were intended to be used by me only, but I decided to share them anyway. - 11419 is a F-5A bare metal (I love shiny skins) - 2 USAF FA-xxx, one clean and another weathered (I love weathered skins) - 1 USA where you can set any digit... 3 6
VPS_Choki Posted March 25 Posted March 25 (edited) Here is our new F-5 skin for the Virtual Patrouille Suisse. A huge thank you go to Frank who spent mmore than 100 hours on this Livery and Spit who also spent some hours on the Helmet and Pilot Its no 100% Finished yet but i wanted to share this awesome work of those 2 and hope you enjoy Edited March 25 by VPS_Choki 10 1
theRealTrickFlare Posted March 25 Posted March 25 Very cool, did you figure out the square on top of the helmet? It gets an off alignment when I use it My User Files i9-14900HX | RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 64.0 GB RAM DDR5 | Quest3 | TM Warthog Base with F18 Grip | Winwing Orion2, PTO2, MIP VR | VRSimsolutions F18 Dash Panels | ButtKicker Gamer Plus | DOF Reality H3
ED Team NineLine Posted March 25 ED Team Posted March 25 7 minutes ago, VPS_Choki said: Here is our new F-5 skin for the Virtual Patrouille Suisse. A huge thank you go to Frank who spent mmore than 100 hours on this Livery and Spit who also spent some hours on the Helmet and Pilot Its no 100% Finished yet but i wanted to share this awesome work of those 2 and hope you enjoy Beautiful! 2 1 Forum Rules • My YouTube • My Discord - NineLine#0440• **How to Report a Bug**
VPS_SPIT Posted March 25 Posted March 25 34 minutes ago, theRealTrickFlare said: Very cool, did you figure out the square on top of the helmet? It gets an off alignment when I use it I suppose you are talking about the velcro ? 2 1
ED Team NineLine Posted March 25 ED Team Posted March 25 By the way guys, the helmet and pilot templates should be uploaded anytime now. 1 2 Forum Rules • My YouTube • My Discord - NineLine#0440• **How to Report a Bug**
theRealTrickFlare Posted March 25 Posted March 25 2 hours ago, VPS_SPIT said: I suppose you are talking about the velcro ? Yes exactly, Nineline just made my day though! My User Files i9-14900HX | RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 64.0 GB RAM DDR5 | Quest3 | TM Warthog Base with F18 Grip | Winwing Orion2, PTO2, MIP VR | VRSimsolutions F18 Dash Panels | ButtKicker Gamer Plus | DOF Reality H3
VPS_SPIT Posted March 25 Posted March 25 1 hour ago, NineLine said: By the way guys, the helmet and pilot templates should be uploaded anytime now. Nice ! It will be even better 1
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