• Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.

    Post 16 Update

    Post 17 Warning old domain name stealing credentials

  • Special Server Maintenance

    Just when you think you have everything running some what better...

    You get a message from the Hosting company. Short story they need to move us to a new server. I have been working with them to plan a good date for all concerned. Here is what we have come up with as a schedule.

    1. November 4th 17:00 -5UTC shut off the forums and start backup proceedures. During this time there will be no access to the forums or the Resource Section.
    2. November 5th Continue with Backups and download same until complete.
    3. November 6th 7:00 turn over server to hosting company to move system to new server
    4. November 7th - 8th restore backups and upgrade forum software.

    If all goes well we should be back online on November 8th.

    To keep you updated we will post updates on AVSIM forums.

    Thank you for your support.

Metal Musings

Mach3DS

Mach3DS

Charter Member
So I wanted to do this for a long time. I've always been on the metal soapbox, but this example shows the difference between (i think anyway) Grey Paint, something polished metal, dull metal, and chromated metal.

I used grey "paint" to illustrate the difference between applying a semi-gloss or satin style paint "on top of" rather than "infusing it to" the metal. This is based on clean paint without dirt. however the principle is the same. The paint is applied, and dirt and grim would then build up on top of the paint.

Just kind of gee wiz comparison...I did this very quickly. Made a quick edit to the diffuse and specular to achieve it.




33043479435_e952b2a6b9_o.jpg
 
Great comparison. I'd love to see some others chime in with their thoughts, ideas, and methods.

I've attached an image (prejudice to 170 research right now). We're forced to go out in the field and experiment with this stuff!

Notice the dull aluminum after many years without polishing on a factory airplane. And the fresh polished piece.

Often airplanes that haven't been polished for only couple years tend to maintain shine and reflection, much more so than this example, but lose the luster of the fresh polish job.

I think it's interesting that this airplane looks like it's painted a dull grey..


polishvsno.jpg
 
Great photo! Yes indeed...so many different types of metal finishes. Which is why I'm so passionate about materials settings and making them as open as possible instead of locking them into a single type of finish.
 
Great representation of the different versions....
You can spend a lifetime trying to replicate metal finishes on various planes....and it all gets complicated when various layers aren't properly available...;)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top