We just posted part one of the how to on uploading new files to the Library. Part 1 covers adding new files. Part 2 will cover making changes to your the uploads you own.
Questions or comments please post them in the regular forums. Which forum is that... Well it is the one you spend the most time in.
Thanks the Staff
Library How toThese are great textures, gman5250. Are you going to publish a layered paint kit separately? I've been away a while working on the AS RA-5C and I was wondering if specular shine mapping has been added to the model yet.
DaveQ
I have posted up a PSD layered paint kit, however it needs updating with the new mods on the nacelles and cowling details. Give me a couple days to refine the nacelle bump mapping (still looking for detail photos of nacelles for rivet patterns etc.) and I will post up the new PSD files.
I have included spec maps in the PSD kit and the skin texture files. John brought up the question about ambient spec mapping when not enabled in the model. In my experience the spec maps do work with the model but not in the same way as when enabled. Long story short....I have left them in.
Woooow! thats looking great Tufun, I am realy looking forward to this paint scheme.
Regards
Bruce.
p.s. I just watched it again also, great movie.
Excellent job, Tufun, and great detailing!
I read all the 17 pages and it's nice to see a so active community that gives new life to an old project!
BTW I noticed that there's a problem with the latest file uploaded by gman5250: "Status unknown" and it can't be downloaded.
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?linkid=7960&catid=3
Thanks... looking forward to your Solomon scenery!!!
Phase 1:
Template for the upper wings... will be used for alignment for detailed rivets. Very long process for me... I'm not a painter! Plus its 100°+ here, with no AC. I love it, but the computer doesn't, so time limit is very short or not at all.
Phase 2: Cowls and Nacelles
Phase 3: Fuselage
Phase 4: Tail area
Phase 5: Wings lower
-TF
The status glitch may have occurred when I was updating the files. I live in an area with very slow internet, (KMMH. Take off runway 9, maintain runway heading and look over your starboard wingtip at the far end of the lake. I'm down there in the middle of nowhere) so it may have been a server timeout.
I've re-loaded the files with all of my current revisions. Give it a another try.
I have updated both the dull and polished skin versions. Both texture sets now have enhanced cowl and nacelle detailing and bump mapping. I've attempted to create the nacelle rivet patterns as accurately as possible with the resources I have available. There aren't too many photos out there with close up details in this area covering the entire nacelle. If anyone finds photos be sure to post them up and I'll make the necessary corrections. Same for the bump mapping. I've added the subtle bulges in the nacelles where necessary. Also, I created these skins with less oil and exhaust residue on the wings and nacelles so that those details can be added by the end user. I've corrected the anti glare panels to cover the top of the cowl area, enhanced the bump mapping in the exhaust header/cowl flap areas to be more accurate and removed the high polish from the fabric panels areas. I've also tweaked the codes to be more efficient.
There are now three versions. The high polished version that would simulate a flying restoration, a low polish aluminum skin more accurate to service aircraft and a matte skin for color work. I'll update the PSD kit with all of the changes and upload the final within the next couple of days.
With the addition of these latest revisions I think the aircraft should be visually correct/pleasing from every angle including cockpit views. Take it up for a check ride and let me know what you would like to see changed or added. This is by far one of my favorite aircraft..freeware or payware. I hope everyone enjoys these skins.
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I was going to do base textures, but after seeing Gman's there's little point... his are magnificent. I will offer up the rivet layers I've done if he wants them though? all 2048x2048