Tatata_Time 382 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 (edited) 35 minutes ago, pjmack11377 said: Any help on finding historical markings for Viking 2 is greatly appreciated. Let's see if it fits you RAF Photo Recon Squadron 541 in D-days Edited January 4 by Tatata_Time Link to post Share on other sites
pjmack11377 340 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Thanks so much. How did you find this or is it your own book? 9 minutes ago, Tatata_Time said: Let's see if it fits you RAF Photo Recon Squadron 541 in D-days Perfect, thank you and happy new year! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Tatata_Time 382 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 (edited) You're welcome. Just waisted 5 mins googling P-38 Viking 2. Almost everything is in Internet.... the challenge is how to find what your looking for ;)))) Edited January 4 by Tatata_Time 1 Link to post Share on other sites
pjmack11377 340 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Thanks for your time on this. It's worth it to me. All the best. Patrick Thank you again TaTaTa...when I did a Google search all I got were pinterest files with no history. Thank you again 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Danziger 2555 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 @ICDPThat new silver paintjob is dope! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Beebop 750 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 1 hour ago, pjmack11377 said: when I did a Google search all I got were pinterest files with no history. When researching for skins I often will add the line "scale model". Quite often the person modeling the plane put in some history and a serious modeler tryie to be historically accurate. 26 minutes ago, Danziger said: That new silver paintjob is dope! G R O A N! (but I agree. Nice backdrop for that scheme) Link to post Share on other sites
pjmack11377 340 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 P-38 night fighter skin 3 Link to post Share on other sites
ICDP 3206 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 (edited) 16 hours ago, Danziger said: @ICDPThat new silver paintjob is dope! Only a few days in to the new year, but I think that might just be the contender for worst joke of the year. Oh well, every cloud has a silver lining, plenty of time for an even worse joke to show up. 😉 Edited January 5 by ICDP 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Beebop 750 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 1 hour ago, ICDP said: plenty of time for an even worse joke to show up. Oh it will, it will! I have faith. 😉 1 Link to post Share on other sites
pjmack11377 340 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 (edited) The Farmers Daughter was a PHOTO RECON P-38 converted version. If interested I will post skins. I am enjoying flying with an escourt while trying to outfly the enemy. Edited January 5 by pjmack11377 1 Link to post Share on other sites
pjmack11377 340 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 give me ten minutes please and I will post here. Thanks for the interest. Patrick Stormy Weather https://mega.nz/file/BoNWyJRY#0uVV_XlVI7dm-pj-1GlLgsRhjbYe55W4YhdgnwXHiug The Farmers Daughter https://mega.nz/file/dpUyFbqY#zc6j-f9srd8WXloYHVewDPjrs9Q0Ky2rXYR1m7sbyEA Donald Duck https://mega.nz/file/AoFA3Rxa#RmfxZCqCBZKv_5y5lP78qe7iQW6VyU6zi_iXTl611IQ 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
GiftZahnsSteigern 498 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 More Köln play. What could possibly go awry? 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Reptilian 128 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 The other day I imagined crashing into that structure and coming out the other side in cubes 🤪 Reminded me of this: 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Beebop 750 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Now THAT'S a cool screenshot! 👍 I always like a new desktop. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bremspropeller 2444 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 2 hours ago, GiftZahnsSteigern said: More Köln play. What could possibly go awry? I have spent quite a few hours at Köln Hbf, but never ever have I imagined a Dora flying through, shooting BR 21 rockets 🤪 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Melonfish 265 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Was taking some shots for skins and I rather like how this came out. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
pjmack11377 340 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 (edited) Photo Recon Dot-Dash https://mega.nz/file/M0dyFDTb#gX9t5L0s1XXLanhdmh5eo6KLWWLy99TCQ2Mzz7UO_og Edited January 6 by pjmack11377 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
THERION 1211 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 2 minutes ago, pjmack11377 said: Photo Recon Dot-Dash This recon plane looks really great - like it very much. I have a question though: Did you only skin the recon camera windows or did you try to alter it with "bump map" or something like that? Just asking, no criticism intended - I do have absolutely no idea on how to make skins like yours. Thank you anyway - no bad intention, mate. Cheerio Link to post Share on other sites
pjmack11377 340 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 1 minute ago, THERION said: This recon plane looks really great - like it very much. I have a question though: Did you only skin the recon camera windows or did you try to alter it with "bump map" or something like that? Just asking, no criticism intended - I do have absolutely no idea on how to make skins like yours. Thank you anyway - no bad intention, mate. Cheerio I am always learning; however, I am not sure what you are asking. I altered the alpha channel to appear reflective. Is that what you mean? Please let me know if it doesn't look as I intended. As always, Thank you for your input. All the best, Patrick Link to post Share on other sites
pjmack11377 340 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 35 minutes ago, THERION said: This recon plane looks really great - like it very much. I have a question though: Did you only skin the recon camera windows or did you try to alter it with "bump map" or something like that? Just asking, no criticism intended - I do have absolutely no idea on how to make skins like yours. Thank you anyway - no bad intention, mate. Cheerio Link to post Share on other sites
THERION 1211 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 7 minutes ago, pjmack11377 said: It's all OK - it looks amazing. I did not mean this, no, I was asking if we could see some kind of "elevation" of the frames of the camera windows - a 3D effect if you will or is it "just" painted on the skin, like for example a nose art, a tactical number etc. Link to post Share on other sites
pjmack11377 340 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 I cannot change the actual model. That is for admin to do if they so wish. The guns were visually removed but the gun holes are there permanently as well. If I could make changes to the actual model, I would be spending even more time on this great sim. LOL. All the best and thank you for your comments. Patrick 18 minutes ago, THERION said: It's all OK - it looks amazing. I did not mean this, no, I was asking if we could see some kind of "elevation" of the frames of the camera windows - a 3D effect if you will or is it "just" painted on the skin, like for example a nose art, a tactical number etc. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
pjmack11377 340 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 1 hour ago, pjmack11377 said: I cannot change the actual model. That is for admin to do if they so wish. The guns were visually removed but the gun holes are there permanently as well. If I could make changes to the actual model, I would be spending even more time on this great sim. LOL. All the best and thank you for your comments. Patrick Therion, Is this better? Patrick Link to post Share on other sites
THERION 1211 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 45 minutes ago, pjmack11377 said: Therion, Is this better? Patrick Hi Pjmack, you don't need to change anything, if you ask me. Your work is great from the beginning - there is nothing wrong about it. Sorry for the misunderstanding (EN is not my mother tongue). I was just wondering about how you did these camera windows technically, they already look very convincing and good. As I already told you, I do actually know nothing about skinning etc. I was just wondering if it was actually possible to alter the skin - without hacking the model - just by modifying one of those layers in Paintshop or Gimp. But I actually don't know what is doable or not with a skinning tool. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
Beebop 750 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 46 minutes ago, THERION said: Your work is great from the beginning I couldn't agree more. @THERION, pjmack11377 is correct. Skinner's cannot change the 3D model but by manipulating the apparent light levels and reflective values of surfaces, can give a faux 3D appearance. If you look closely at an acute angle at the plane you will see the surface is smooth and not actually bulging out of indented in any way. pjmack11377 is showing himself to have a true mastery of the skinning craft. Thank you for sharing your skills with us. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
pjmack11377 340 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 2 hours ago, THERION said: Hi Pjmack, you don't need to change anything, if you ask me. Your work is great from the beginning - there is nothing wrong about it. Sorry for the misunderstanding (EN is not my mother tongue). I was just wondering about how you did these camera windows technically, they already look very convincing and good. As I already told you, I do actually know nothing about skinning etc. I was just wondering if it was actually possible to alter the skin - without hacking the model - just by modifying one of those layers in Paintshop or Gimp. But I actually don't know what is doable or not with a skinning tool. Cheers For me Therion, this is just pure fun. Thanks for the feedback 1 Link to post Share on other sites
pjmack11377 340 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 White Lightning...just for fun https://mega.nz/file/M88UxRjD#aPIFTrb1cj6jRyaIjYuGDdreu-ue97hz7tQlVscdk1Q 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Beebop 750 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 33 minutes ago, pjmack11377 said: White Lightning...just for fun Thank you! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
GiftZahnsSteigern 498 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Yep. Hey Reptilian, It was your Beautiful 109 Screenshots that got me remembering that I had transacted shenaniganoid business at the Köln Hbf. Here are the 'After pictures", as the Dora, having seen the light(s) at the end of the tunnel, emerges triumphantly to the dismay of some misshapen birds. Second image shows why the sun was showing. The BR 21 rockets leveled the Hbf down to the foundations. (note Race Condition anomaly). The video is of that miscreant, one Major Duka Nukem, establishing Forward Air Base Köln. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Reptilian 128 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 😆 The effect is awesome. It seems that the structure has dematerialized. They are BR-21 dematerializers of outer space 👾 I really like the second screenshot. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Oliver88 276 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 10 hours ago, THERION said: Hi Pjmack, you don't need to change anything, if you ask me. Your work is great from the beginning - there is nothing wrong about it. Sorry for the misunderstanding (EN is not my mother tongue). I was just wondering about how you did these camera windows technically, they already look very convincing and good. As I already told you, I do actually know nothing about skinning etc. I was just wondering if it was actually possible to alter the skin - without hacking the model - just by modifying one of those layers in Paintshop or Gimp. But I actually don't know what is doable or not with a skinning tool. Cheers 9 hours ago, Beebop said: I couldn't agree more. @THERION, pjmack11377 is correct. Skinner's cannot change the 3D model but by manipulating the apparent light levels and reflective values of surfaces, can give a faux 3D appearance. If you look closely at an acute angle at the plane you will see the surface is smooth and not actually bulging out of indented in any way. pjmack11377 is showing himself to have a true mastery of the skinning craft. Thank you for sharing your skills with us. He could also edit the bump map (another texture file) for the aircraft. That can also help to improve the faux 3D appearance Beebop mentions. But the downsides to doing so is that (iirc) would require mods on for the edited ones to work. And the same changes would be apparent when using other, non recon variant, skins. It's a one bump map per aircraft deal in Great Battles. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
pjmack11377 340 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 15 minutes ago, Oliver88 said: He could also edit the bump map (another texture file) for the aircraft. That can also help to improve the faux 3D appearance Beebop mentions. But the downsides to doing so is that (iirc) would require mods on for the edited ones to work. And the same changes would be apparent when using other, non recon variant, skins. It's a one bump map per aircraft deal in Great Battles. Thanks Oliver. I am going to try that for the experience. All the best, Patrick Link to post Share on other sites
Beebop 750 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 (edited) 4 hours ago, GiftZahnsSteigern said: The video is of that miscreant, one Major Duka Nukem, establishing Forward Air Base Köln. For 1944 we introduce two new lighters for your smoking pleasure, the Ronson FW-190 and the Zippo Bf-110. Now with .50 cal flints.😉 Edited January 7 by Beebop 2 Link to post Share on other sites
pjmack11377 340 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 (edited) 12 minutes ago, pjmack11377 said: Thanks Oliver. I am going to try that for the experience. All the best, Patrick Oliver, When you say change the bitmap...do you mean the dds files in the plane texture folder? I want to be sure before I try that. Patrick Never mind. It works great. Thanks Oliver88 Edited January 7 by pjmack11377 Link to post Share on other sites
pjmack11377 340 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 https://mega.nz/file/lplEXABY#asIumfSh-Gzz01pVGRK0Rh0snFqIUtmU5_z38IY8_pE 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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