The EAGLE is out ........

CBris said:
Right... now that I have fixed my understanding of the cubic environment maps and how they work with respect to the Eagle, I now have two more textures nearing completion. The bumps are looking right - maybe I need to reduce the layering a tad. I don't like the orange peel paint effect but that is almost a necessary evil in FSX. (Leave a bumpmap flat and the reflections are awfully streaky. Maybe I can fiddle with the cubemaps...? If I add some "waver" there...?

All in all I am getting happier. OK, with the new cubemap I need to adjust the alpha again (done on the red one).

What a learning session this has been!



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Looks great Chris. Nice work. :applause:
 
Three paints uploaded to my site and ready for download:



One fictional (silver), which I used ase the base model for the new bumpmaps.

Two real-world paints - ColiHamp's and an Argentinian one.

Download from my site and enjoy.
 
Stunning work Chris - im giving up painting so i can have time to fly your fantastic creations :applause::applause:
 
Har har har-di-har... (pardon the synicism here)

You're too good to give up Gajit - I can see where you are heading and I have got one hell of a job to stay where I am.
 
we all do Chris, Gajits catching up fast... quick man the paintbrushes all hands to the palette we have to push it beyond what we do now to stay ahead :icon_lol:
 
LOL - if only - there is so much i just dont understand - you guys really do a fantastic job - i feel im just stabbing at it at the moment.

Thanks for the encouragement - you lead by example
 
kilo delta said:
Thanks a million,Jeff.....it's looking great so far! :ernae::applause::medals:
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Don't thank me yet.....
I need some help............:isadizzy:
harpswing1.jpg


I've looked for more pic's...to no avail!
I need some clarification on the 'Harps Logo' on the top wing.It doesn't look like a standard drop shadow...And I just can't make enough of it out to do it right.
Any body got any links or pic's?


Jeff
 
CBris said:
Three paints uploaded to my site and ready for download:



One fictional (silver), which I used ase the base model for the new bumpmaps.

Two real-world paints - ColiHamp's and an Argentinian one.

Download from my site and enjoy.
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Thanks Chris:ernae:
 
Smoothie...That's what I'm seeing...But It still comes back towards the trailing edge of the wing...Chris's link shows that...But Chris...That still doesn't look right either.:isadizzy:
Chris's link does look more like what I'm seeing...Arrrggghhhh...
I think I'll do it 2 ways and see what you guys think...I did have to walk away from it for a while!
It does drive crazy when the guy that took the pictures didn't say in the back of his mind..."I better get a real good picture of the top wing for those flight sim guys!"


Jeff
 
Jeff, maybe the family withheld photos.

Anyway, try this:

Vertical shadow displacement = width of the letter uprights
Horizontal shadow displacement = width of the letter serifs

There does appear to be a slight yellow vertical visible on the H and the A of HARP

10:1 ratio?

P.S. The yellow could be stronger - add a dash of red?
 
Thanks again Chris, wonderful work. Couple of shots of first flight in Yankee Lima...




 
That is great work Chris

I also love the new bumpmaps :applause:

I was hoping to do this one but just cant google any other pics of N540ET to show the wings - has anyone seen any?

wip-1.jpg
 
You have obviously seen this one:

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Christen-Eagle-II/1065743/L/

I believe you'll get a hint of "red flames" spreading back along the wing. This photo inspired my "Union Flag" paint.

But do what I do if you see a paint you like and don't have enough detail for...

Write to the owners, or call them. You can always find out who owns a plane - example here:

http://www.planedesire.com/aircraft/desire/N540ET/details.html

BUT DON'T TRY FOR THIS ONE PLEASE AS I AM ALREADY CONTACTING THE OWNERS FOR DETAIL

BTW - that is not intended as "shouting" - merely emphasis so that we don't embarass the guy.

Although do forgive me for saying it looks like you have cut that directly from the photo...

For shame! Photo textures! Ptui! :icon_lol: :engel016: :icon_lol: :engel016: I make "real" vector drawings if ever I need anything like that. Brrrr shake...

Just joking about something I'm not good at and don't care for in FSX. After all - FSX takes a plain paint and gives it the right reflections.
 
Hi Chris

Great - if your doing it then I dont need too!! And I agree that the owner should not be pestered.

I agree - Im not over keen on photo real - as an exercise I am going to work on the side to see if i can remove shadows etc.
 
Actually phototextures when done well do look good. The biggest problem is that the lighting in FSX can throw the appearance with unusual reflections and highlights - and of course you need better photos than just the one we have on airliners net.

But if you want to go for phototextures, there is one tool some paint programs have that you will find very useful - a clone brush. You can use it to "edit out" things like the wing brace wires that are visible on your fuselage.

Personally though, I take the time and create vector graphics - they're a lot more work, but the results are good.
 
Hi guys....unfortunately those are the only images I can get a hold of of the aircraft. From memory the shadow was a vertical drop, as stated earlier....although those memories are from 1984! I really appreciate the effort that you are putting into this paint,Jeff....and thanks to Chris et al for the additional help.:applause::ernae:
 
Yep - removed shadows, braces etc - still got a bit to do on the fuse then I might make the wings as a stop gap.

wip-5.jpg
 
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