[Ask] How to change Me163_599 / Me163B cockpit?

[BorekS]

thank you, NachtPiloten.
the CFS3 Komet gauges are 3D amnd they use a glass mesh layer too image sample attached.

as you can notice bottom (CfgEdit image sample attached), the old 2D panel Komet solution does not look unified gxf at all, and looks very different comparing the actual CFS3 solution.
my goal is to repaint the actual CFS3 gauge textures, and use such same paint sources for the CFS2 / FS2004 Komet 2D panel / VC gauges.

btw, if you know something better for GAU file texture replacement, aside Gauge Browser v1.1 (by Benjamin Chen) and GAUtoBMP (By Chuck Dome) tools, let me know...

 

[BorekS]

the 9th skin for the CFS Komet done

source: http://piccy.info/view3/7805768/e8f9461115af101917052aa3e86cf7f2/

 

[Bravo/4]

Excellent work, great attention to detail!

The PaintkitRoom is very interesting, can this be used with other model meshes?

 

[Daiwilletti]

the 9th skin for the CFS Komet done

source: http://piccy.info/view3/7805768/e8f9461115af101917052aa3e86cf7f2/

Wow, so thats how it can be done! Amazing what software tools you are using BorekS

 

[BorekS]

thanks guys
I am glad you like the showcase idea

I find any game run-quit-run logic very annoying, so I did for my models those simple "showrooms" with some texture relaod events, just to be able to make better and quicker the skins.

 

[BorekS]

can this be used with other model meshes?

it is theorethically possible to put any other model into the showroom project (manually be me) in case I will obtain the curret gmax source or the final proper .x file 3d mesh format.

note: the 3DRad game editor, which with I am creating the stuff, works with .x files only. 3DRad game engine can use a single mesh material shader per .x file only, that means the model must be devided into various files, eg. specular, matt or transparent parts.

 

[Bravo/4]

Ah I see, still a nice idea!

Looking forward to the finished model!

 

[BorekS]

ok guys, here is a short Komet PaintKit tool LQ videofootage:

 

[phrog_phixer]

Very cool, BorekS! I had no idea that the Luftwaffe still applied the lozenge camouflage in WWII. Your Komet package is going to be a #1 download for me when you are done!

 

[BorekS]

thanks ... nah, the lozenge texture is just a quick paint test, not a real Komet based cammo

 

[BorekS]

Komet paintkit tool download

MESSERSCHMITT ME 163B-1A KOMET PAINTKIT TOOL RELEASED

DOWNLOAD HERE:
http://simhangar.nolimit.cz/main/support/komet-paintkit

[U]ABOUT THE KOMET PAINTKIT TOOL[/U]
The Komet PaintKit Tool is a 3d model showcase, designed for Me 163B Komet flightsim airplane add-on skin painters. 
The Komet PaintKit Tool is a standalone application, independent on any flightsim sources, it just use a same 3d model and textures.
The Komet PaintKit Tool runs in a window mode with a native 1024x768 resolution. 
The Komet PaintKit Tool contents the airplane texture skin templates for Paint.NET and PhotoShop image editors.
User can run the Komet PaintKit Tool and some paint program together, and with a reload key he can immediately refresh the painted airplane texture.  

[U]
THE KOMET PAINTKIT TOOL FAQ[/U]
Q: Where to find the airplane texture skin templates?
A: Check this Komet PaintKit Tool application path: 3DRad_res\Me163_Templates

Q: Where to put the new airplane skin textures?
A: Check this Komet PaintKit Tool application path: 3DRad_res\Me163_Textures.

Q: How to reload the current airplane skin textures?
A: Just run the Komet PaintKit Tool application and when scenario is loaded, push "R" key.


[U]ABOUT THE KOMET AIRPLANE FLYABLE ADD-ON[/U]
The flyable Me 163B Komet airplane add-on should be available for MS Flight Simulator and Combat Flight Simulator series, more about here:
http://simhangar.nolimit.cz

... enjoy :)
BorekS

 

[phrog_phixer]

Well, considering the WWI lozenge scheme was printed or dyed aircraft linen, it's still a good 'what if' skin for the Komet!

 

[BorekS]

yeah, agree... I personally find the Komet lozenge "what if" cammos like a good idea two quick made paint shots added, just for fun

note: because of the user camera mode allows the PaintKit room make such camo paints much more accurate, of course

anyway, I hope some skin painters will find the PaintKit tool handy and they will enhance the Komet add-on in future...

 

[Old Tiger]

Very cool, BorekS! I had no idea that the Luftwaffe still applied the lozenge camouflage in WWII. Your Komet package is going to be a #1 download for me when you are done!

Me too, great work BorekS!, can hardly wait for this one
.

 

[BorekS]

ok guys, the last 10th skin for the public release pack done... source here: http://img.wp.scn.ru/camms/ar/460/pics/2_22.jpg

 

[BorekS]

the 10 skin collection...

 

[Led Zeppelin]

Great work, thanks for the update.

 

[wiekniera]

Great additional skins Boreks !!

 

[BorekS]

thanks guys ... ok, some small news: Ive added a short history about the MSFS/CSF Komet project (1999-2015 ... yeah!) for our english speaking friends and fans here (sorry for my bad english ):

http://simhangar.nolimit.cz/main/game-add-ons/messerschmitt-me-163b
this site will be the homepage of the CFS3 Komet downloadable stuff.

note: still you can find a lot more project history images at my original homepage (cz language).

 

[BorekS]

Komet like a J8M rocket bird aswell?

one thing yet - aside some allied Komet skin paints, which is easy to create, there is a possibility to make our airplane looking bit closer to the japan J8M rocket bird version aswell, I suppose. the main external model visual difference is a missing nose propeller and the "framed" canopy.
I could slightly modify the Komet mesh, to get it more like the Shusui looking... I dont mean to create any real Shusui of course, but... well, see the attached image


comparing the Me 163B interiror to the J8M cpit you can find it was completely different, so I wouldnt bother with this. maybe to change the gray cpit color to the japan green tone...