Flowbee_603 60 Posted October 12, 2018 (edited) Thanks to helpful posts on the Forums I have managed to create a skin. I could really do with a panel finder though if someone has a link to one. It is a 4K skin. I now need to figure out bump maps and get more control over the Alpha channel but I really enjoyed painting without getting messy. Here is the link if you want to try it.. http://www.mediafire.com/file/35w3de4oiv4pmkg/Tiger_Skin_Das Reich 8.dds Edited October 12, 2018 by Flowbee_603 3 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
9./JG27golani79 233 Posted October 12, 2018 15 minutes ago, Flowbee_603 said: [...] I could really do with a panel finder though [...] Here you go - available in 4k and 8k https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/312396-where-is-what-help-to-find-parts-in-a-skin/&do=findComment&comment=7137372 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flowbee_603 60 Posted October 12, 2018 Excellent - Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KARAYA1 19 Posted November 8, 2018 Hi I like your work! Thanks! Is it ok that i used it in my video? (Newer done videos before, so just for fun) 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flowbee_603 60 Posted November 9, 2018 Nice job with the video and thanks for using my skin! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KARAYA1 19 Posted November 10, 2018 Thanks! Looking forward to see more of your paint work, maybe a winter-camo for the Tiger? 😄 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flowbee_603 60 Posted November 10, 2018 Here is a link to one I've been working on but I haven't nailed the Alpha layer yet to give it a wet look. Also brush marks on the white wash would be good. Let me know what you think. https://www.mediafire.com/file/pyq86xtpq9d3ybh/PzVIH1_111_winter_1943_4.dds/file Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KARAYA1 19 Posted November 11, 2018 Thanks, I like it! It looks really mean! If you manage to get that wet look with the alfa and the brush marks, man! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flowbee_603 60 Posted November 11, 2018 Glad you liked it! 😊 I much prefer tanks looking beat up like they have been in battle. Meanwhile I've finished the winter Tiger skin. Rather than wet I've found that using the Alpha layer and the Noise filter I was able to get a nice frost and ice finish which complements the winter camo. The brush effects are subtle considerating that the white wash is well worn. This was easier after I found a brush effect download file online. Anyway, I hope you like the Winter Tiger. https://www.mediafire.com/file/fjkux6adu9cdxix/PzVIH1_111_winter_1943_frost.dds/file 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KARAYA1 19 Posted November 12, 2018 Thanks, great work! I really like your Winter Tiger! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt_Ejector 0 Posted November 14, 2018 I always use your skin. I would like various designs. Thank you very much ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flowbee_603 60 Posted November 14, 2018 (edited) Thanks, appreciated! Currently experimenting with the bump map file. It opens up incredible effects but need to learn how to harness it. At the moment I don't always get what I want. Unfortunately this also means using mods on but I think the tanks could look amazing. Again thanks to Det and Pierre for showing the way. Frozen snow and ice... Edited November 14, 2018 by Flowbee_603 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BP_Lizard 61 Posted November 14, 2018 That snow on top effect is so cool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flowbee_603 60 Posted November 15, 2018 Unfortunately, having checked out bump mapping and the cool effects that can be created it is just too much hassle to create a specific normal map file to go with each tank skin and then to run with mods on in the game in order to use it. I think I'll stick to skinning just using the Alpha and no mods setting required. Maybe one mods on tank skin would be cool though if it had enough nice effects. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SR603-DamneD 0 Posted November 16, 2018 looking good flow,like the ice on top of the turret Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SR603-McMurdo 10 Posted November 16, 2018 OMG is that a hand print just down from the shovel? your skins are amazing . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flowbee_603 60 Posted November 16, 2018 If the normal map file was tied to the skin file (e.g by using the same name + _b) and the default normal map was used if this was not present then the skins could be made more creative and divergent than is currently possible. This shouldn't be difficult and with tanks could really pay off. The alternative is to paint textures on to the skins but this just is not as striking when viewed from different angles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SR603-DamneD 0 Posted November 17, 2018 never had his wet paint sign out 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
photog95661 8 Posted November 18, 2018 I have a quick question. Where does one place the dds skin files for tanks? I know where and how for aircraft, but I have not located the folder for tank skins. Thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flowbee_603 60 Posted November 18, 2018 (edited) .../data/graphics/skins/_pzvi-h1 - but you will have to create a new folder called _pzvi-h1 in the skins folder first. You then drop the .dds file in there. Obviously that is for the Tiger only. The folder for the KV1 is called _kv1s. Edited November 18, 2018 by Flowbee_603 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
photog95661 8 Posted December 5, 2018 A belated thank you. I appreciate your response to my question. I really need to check back more frequently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cthulhus 1 Posted December 5, 2018 Thanks for this work ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E69_julian57 1183 Posted December 21, 2018 hello, download the skin of the tiger and create the folders, but the game does not see them .....? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flowbee_603 60 Posted December 21, 2018 Make sure that under the heading of Paint Scheme, in the Quick Mission Builder, it says Custom. You will not find it under Official. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E69_julian57 1183 Posted December 21, 2018 It would have to be in personalized, but the skin does not appear. I made several skins and I know how they work, I make a skin for the KV-1 and I do not see it ...? It is strange. The name of the folders I put as you comment on your post and inside the skins, and everything inside the skins folder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E69_julian57 1183 Posted December 22, 2018 It works now Download https://mega.nz/#!U2xCgC6C!7jxoTolzUygPaBSLZmQbnJ8pspsXTvs7oNGD11M_6MM 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E69_julian57 1183 Posted December 23, 2018 (edited) Skin 4k PzVIH1 A02 GD Rusia Download in following post Edited January 4 by E69_julian57 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIVALDO 7 Posted December 24, 2018 Didnt know there were blooming flowers in the game!😃 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E69_julian57 1183 Posted December 24, 2018 It is a mod. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E69_julian57 1183 Posted December 24, 2018 (edited) Skin 4k Pz VIH 1 Das Reich S13 Kurks Actualización de la A02 GD. Edited December 27, 2018 by E69_julian57 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E69_julian57 1183 Posted December 24, 2018 (edited) Piel 4k Pz VIH 1 2do Komp. S. Abt. 503. 301 Download in following post Edited January 4 by E69_julian57 2 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flowbee_603 60 Posted December 24, 2018 That looks nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIVALDO 7 Posted December 25, 2018 On 12/24/2018 at 4:50 AM, E69_julian57 said: It is a mod. Looks awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yankee_One 183 Posted December 26, 2018 Hi Julian! nice skins, wll done mate1 Das Reich S13 Kursk skin has a little bug. On the right side of the turret it says 13S instead of S13 Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E69_julian57 1183 Posted December 26, 2018 Hello Yankee. At first I put it as you say, I change it at the end because I have doubts. I will change it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E69_julian57 1183 Posted December 26, 2018 (edited) Update skin S13 Das Reich Download in following post Edited January 4 by E69_julian57 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I-Fly-Central 2 Posted December 26, 2018 These are so good they could be added as official skins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NETSCAPE 493 Posted December 28, 2018 On 12/26/2018 at 2:12 PM, I-Fly-Central said: These are so good they could be added as official skins. Many of the skins in the vanilla game are made from users... pretty cost effective to get work done for free. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E69_julian57 1183 Posted December 28, 2018 (edited) Skin 4k Pz VIH 1 "Tiky" Das Reich Download in following post Edited January 4 by E69_julian57 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E69_julian57 1183 Posted December 28, 2018 Skin 4k KV-1 ChTZ 47 Download https://mega.nz/#!AixRxSKS!rGOfFZ2M89C5_DHEchShUmgzTNmL2_3F2wiVSM1tzRY 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
