Multi-layered skin templates

[ATAG_Pattle]

Hi all,

Many people have asked us is we could supply multi layered skin templates

Thanks to TFS's Major Setback, the first multi-layered skin templates have now been added to the ATAG forum's download section!

Our first batch of templates are for:

- Spitfire
- Hurricane
- D520
- Kittyhawk
- Tomahawk

 

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/Downloads.php?categoryid=43

 

More templates will be added later.

These are quite detailed, but very simple to use. They include several camouflage colours (Desert and Channel), and several different national markings depending on the aircraft type.

Example of the templates. Here is how they look in Photoshop Elements:

 

 

More templates will be added later.

These are quite detailed, but very simple to use. They include several camouflage colours (Desert and Channel), and several different national markings depending on the aircraft type.

 

Example of the templates. Pic 1 and 2 are how they look in Photoshop Elements:

 

And Pic 3 is how they look in Photoshop CS2 (an older version).

 

Very little skill is needed when using the templates. You need to view the layers, then just turn on or off layers (by clicking so the eye symbol shows - see the screen captures).

 

Changing the colours

 

You can change the colours of the various camouflage pattern parts if you like. The camouflage layers are locked for transparency, so depending on your software all you would need to do is use the paint bucket to change the colour (transparency and edge should be preserved) ... so just flood the layer with colour. Un-tick the box at the top of the picture called 'contiguous' and you will only need to click once with the paint bucket! This option will show when you chose the paint bucket - Pic 4.

 

NOTE: Turn off the white (or black) background layer outline, it is just there as a rough guide. It will probably show in-game if not turned off.

 

Looking forward to seeing some great screenshots!

 

Cheers,

 

Pattle

 

 

[jollyjack]

thanks

[E69_julian57]

Hello @ATAG_Pattle
you must be registered with ATAG to download the templates

[danperin]

5 hours ago, E69_julian57 said:

Hello @ATAG_Pattle
you must be registered with ATAG to download the templates

 

I strongly recommend you to register there, mate! Lots of content and good info! There you will find skins, user missions, squadrons to join (but you can fly with everybody without join a squad). The forum is public so as the servers there. 

 

Register, say a hello on the welcome thread and you are good to go!

 

Edited September 15, 2020 by danperin

[E69_julian57]

UPDATE-------------------https://mega.nz/file/IygAjAJR#Dag2d1pdBOvfXzglyaQAXeGVI3hqdjtl0FhNCJQpSkk

Edited September 15, 2020 by E69_julian57

[5th_Barone]

Thanks. Waiting the others templates!

[5th_Barone]

Hi,

 

just asking, when the other templates will be out?

 

tks

[Mysticpuma]

Ditto.

Any sign of the Martlet?

[major_setback]

23 hours ago, Mysticpuma said:

Ditto.

Any sign of the Martlet?

The next bunch of templates are almost completed. I re-did a lot of things: colours , wear-layers etc. and reduced the hundred or so layers to a few. Also I removed all the layer masks, and simplified all of the layers. It's taken a bit of time to do this, so the templates are a bit delayed.

I previously said the Bf109F would be ready in  '2 weeks' ( I'm not the first one to have made such a claim!!), but I've added a few more templates. 

 

These are the ones coming next:

 - Bf109 F

 - Bf109F tropical (too many differences in camo and dust filter to include them in one template without confusing everyone)

 - G50

 - Cr42 (includes  a number of emblems/ spat markings).

 - Bf108 (includes green/green, grey mottle, grey/grey, and desert camo patterns.)

 - Tiger Moth.

 

They are complete, I'm  just checking them now. They should be available within a week ... from the ATAG skin download section (look in the ' Downloads'  https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/Downloads.php?categoryid=12.)

 

Cheers.

[5th_Barone]

On 11/2/2020 at 1:28 PM, major_setback said:

The next bunch of templates are almost completed. I re-did a lot of things: colours , wear-layers etc. and reduced the hundred or so layers to a few. Also I removed all the layer masks, and simplified all of the layers. It's taken a bit of time to do this, so the templates are a bit delayed.

I previously said the Bf109F would be ready in  '2 weeks' ( I'm not the first one to have made such a claim!!), but I've added a few more templates. 

 

These are the ones coming next:

 - Bf109 F

 - Bf109F tropical (too many differences in camo and dust filter to include them in one template without confusing everyone)

 - G50

 - Cr42 (includes  a number of emblems/ spat markings).

 - Bf108 (includes green/green, grey mottle, grey/grey, and desert camo patterns.)

 - Tiger Moth.

 

They are complete, I'm  just checking them now. They should be available within a week ... from the ATAG skin download section (look in the ' Downloads'  https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/Downloads.php?categoryid=12.)

 

Cheers.

Have these been released? I can't find them on ATAG.

tks

[5th_Barone]

Any news on that? @major_setback

[Mysticpuma]

Any news on the Martlet template or others mentioned previously. 

[5th_Barone]

1 hour ago, Mysticpuma said:

Any news on the Martlet template or others mentioned previously. 

still no news, I also tried send @major_setback a MP weeks ago, but no answers for now.

[5th_Barone]

Any news on templates? @ATAG_Pattle @major_setback

[Mysticpuma]

?

Still here, still checking

[Mysticpuma]

Some news but not from Major Setback or TFS. Keefyboy has created an unofficial Martlet template. Seems TFS aren't interested in sharing their templates? 

 

https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/forum/152-tobruk-skins-templates/

On 11/2/2020 at 12:28 PM, major_setback said:

The next bunch of templates are almost completed. I re-did a lot of things: colours , wear-layers etc. and reduced the hundred or so layers to a few. Also I removed all the layer masks, and simplified all of the layers. It's taken a bit of time to do this, so the templates are a bit delayed.

I previously said the Bf109F would be ready in  '2 weeks' ( I'm not the first one to have made such a claim!!), but I've added a few more templates. 

 

These are the ones coming next:

 - Bf109 F

 - Bf109F tropical (too many differences in camo and dust filter to include them in one template without confusing everyone)

 - G50

 - Cr42 (includes  a number of emblems/ spat markings).

 - Bf108 (includes green/green, grey mottle, grey/grey, and desert camo patterns.)

 - Tiger Moth.

 

They are complete, I'm  just checking them now. They should be available within a week ... from the ATAG skin download section (look in the ' Downloads'  https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/Downloads.php?categoryid=12.)

 

Cheers.

 

Five and a half months later...... nothing here or on the ATAG downloads. Has Major Setback left TFS and taken his templates with him? 

I mean two-weeks is the joke from the Banana forums, 5+ months.... appears to be the new one for TFS? 

Edited April 9, 2021 by Mysticpuma

[Mysticpuma]

"Major_Setback has posted on the ATAG Forums:

 

I dont think the Martlet was on the cards for the next release back then, but I may be mistaken.
As far as I can see (looking at my records) the last thing we announced regarding templates was that the following templates would be released:
Bf109
Bf109 trop
G50
Cr42
Bf108
Tiger Moth

Sorry for the delay, but other things got in the way
I'm making up for it by creating a small Bf109F skin pack (for free).
... and the templates will follow."

 

 

then

 

 

"Sorry for hijacking the thread, but while we are on the subject - I'm adding more emblems to a couple of the templates. This is partly the reason for the delay."

[FurphyForum]

I really didn't want to say anything, but yeah, whatever happened to the new fan-dangled multi-layered templates that were announced some time back? - better get Rod Taylor and his 'The Time Machine' to find it

 

Its a shame TF doesn't have somebody like @ICDP over at BoX.

 

 

Edit - just seen a reply from Buzzsaw in another post about this in 'General Discussions - Discussion of Planned Improvements to DESERT WINGS - TOBRUK Game Engine';

 

9 minutes ago, Buzzsaw said:

We are working as hard as we can on the trueSKY implementation.

 

We have not been unaffected by this Covid situation.

 

We just had one of our key guys go down with it about three weeks ago... he is recovering and should be fine.

Other TF members have had effects on their ability to work and contribute... and others have had family concerns.

 

trueSKY will be done, just not clear at this point when.

 

On a positive note, the work on the new Maps, the new 3D modeling of aircraft and other objects is proceeding well.

 

No we can't be specific at this point, Jason will make an announcement, hopefully in the next few weeks.

Edited April 16, 2021 by FurphyForum