Author Topic: B-24j (Read 3271 times)

United · « **Reply #30 on:** July 15, 2007, 12:23:16 PM »

Well, you need to know what size the bitmap is before you get too far along in skinning. It doesn't matter what resolution AH is running in as long as your are editing the high-res skin. If you're trying to skin the plane on a bitmap that is only say 512x512 then you're unfortunately wasting your time.

From what I can see on your screenshots, you're not running AH at high resolution. This doesn't necessarily matter, but you're not going to be able to see the skin at its best. Do what was suggested earlier and download the AH skin viewer. With it, you can see the plane at the highest resolution without having to run AH. This will help you a TON rather than looking at the skin in your AH resolution.

Xasthur · « **Reply #31 on:** July 15, 2007, 02:20:51 PM »

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Originally posted by Serenity
I dont know WHAT AH is running on this computer. Its SET to max, but this computer doesnt have a graphics card so... Should I just wait until I get back to my good computer before continuing?

I have postponed my skinning work for now for that very reason.

With a poor graphics card, all you can really do is rivets and really, really basic stuff.

All of the complex details (like panel merge points etc) become a blurred, jagged, awful mess on sub par machines.

Wait until you can do it on a computer that will support the Hi - Res texture pack.

A golden piece of advice that was given to me by FTJR is:

Download a second version of AH and install it with the Hi Res Texture pack.... all details set at max. That way, you can check out all of your skin's progress in-game through the second installation of AH without having to re-cache your game every time you switch b/w Online Play AH and Skinning AH.

Saves a bit of time.

Serenity · « **Reply #32 on:** July 15, 2007, 02:44:21 PM »

Well, im skinning at 1024, THAT I know. And since its the middle of the summer on a computer that cannot PLAY Aces High, and my girlfriend doesnt come by for another 3 hours... I find this skinning quite fun! Its turning out so well (in my oppinion) this is quite possibly the greatest feeling of accomplishment ive felt in MONTHS! lol. In fact, in about an hour ill post an update.

(I dont get back to my good computer until August 1st)

United · « **Reply #33 on:** July 15, 2007, 09:53:46 PM »

Thats great that you're enjoying skinning. I did for quite a while as well. Its good that you are editing the full size bitmap, but unfortunately with a machine that can't run AH you will not be able to really see your skins to their full potential. I suggest keep skinning and learning things in your graphics editor, but wait until you get on a capable machine before you start doing the serious detail work. That way you'll actually be able to see what you're doing.

Serenity · « **Reply #34 on:** July 16, 2007, 02:05:48 AM »

lol. Well this is just experimenting. On August 1st, ill be back to my good computer, (Where I can run AH at max settings just fine) Ill re-do EVERYTHING to make sure it REALLY looks nice.

Serenity · « **Reply #35 on:** July 16, 2007, 03:06:03 AM »

Update

I know I need to work on the underwing and the placement of tha markings, but otherwise how does it look?

64kills · « **Reply #36 on:** July 16, 2007, 05:05:34 PM »

hey serenity what do you download to get to make skins and that looks good just give it the name of a real b 24 like sacktime pallace of dallace that i think would make it more realistic but that does look good i promised my self if i knew how to make skins i'd make one like that oh and heres another idea put american flags on the ruuders and alirons

i wish they would add ans make skin for the plane hitler would have rode in aftar the war

Kermit de frog · « **Reply #37 on:** July 16, 2007, 05:32:28 PM »

Hey Serenity, here's another tip:

If you want to post updated pics for others to look at for critiquing, try to make sure that each pic can give us (the viewers) enough detail to analyze your work. If you have to take multiple pics of the same area, try to have it from different angles. If you are looking to post pics that give detail and not just the entire plan.

Serenity · « **Reply #38 on:** July 16, 2007, 07:55:44 PM »

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Originally posted by Kermit de frog
Hey Serenity, here's another tip:

If you want to post updated pics for others to look at for critiquing, try to make sure that each pic can give us (the viewers) enough detail to analyze your work. If you have to take multiple pics of the same area, try to have it from different angles. If you are looking to post pics that give detail and not just the entire plan.

Yeah, problem is this computer won take screenshots

Alt-S just gives me big black pictures, so I have to you prntscrn and exit AH, paste in paint, and so on. This is just a rough thing as to what you guys think. Im still just screwing around with it

And 64Kils, this is Libra, a 486th BS bird. Havnt done the nose art yet. Anyone know any good/easy ways to do nose-art? I suck at drawing people, lol. ESPECIALLY on the computer.

64kills · « **Reply #39 on:** July 17, 2007, 08:26:35 AM »

can you draw a plane or a building then name it sacktime but what do you download to be able to skini'm guna see if i can make one for b17 i got perfect idea for naose art on that

and name it putdown

64kills · « **Reply #40 on:** July 17, 2007, 08:31:58 AM »

serenity your in that squad plz put in a good word for me i always wanted to be a bomber piolit in that squad i rock at it

and you can use this if you want serenity for nose art i got lots more pics if you want anymore just ask

64kills · « **Reply #41 on:** July 17, 2007, 08:33:53 AM »

and make it like where it has all those bomb symbols that would be cool

AWwrgwy · « **Reply #42 on:** July 17, 2007, 11:10:14 AM »

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Originally posted by Serenity

this is Libra, a 486th BS bird. Haven't done the nose art yet. Anyone know any good/easy ways to do nose-art? I suck at drawing people, lol. ESPECIALLY on the computer.

I haven't done AH skins but I'd suggest for the nose art: resize, cut and paste. Find a good picture of the art and use it. Dunno if it'll work that way or not.

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Serenity · « **Reply #43 on:** July 17, 2007, 06:18:17 PM »

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Originally posted by AWwrgwy
I haven't done AH skins but I'd suggest for the nose art: resize, cut and paste. Find a good picture of the art and use it. Dunno if it'll work that way or not.

wrngway
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Yes, it does...

64, I only do REAL planes. Anything custom is putting a pick of Ashlee or her name on the fuselage for my personal enjoyment. That nose-art is not acceptable, and Im not a member of the 486th, as there IS no 486th in Aces High. Im Gruppenkommandeur of II/Kg200 though, but there is a maturaty test I doubt you would pass...

And for the nose art, I found a real WW2 pic of the bird taken by its bombadier in a book I got for free, plus a profile. Ill try that idea, lol.

Serenity · « **Reply #44 on:** February 21, 2008, 02:04:39 AM »

well, when I left aces high, I stopped working on this skin. But now that I'm back, and with two brand new computers, I'm going to go into full swing to finish this aircraft. I just have two points I need some help on. Again, nose art. I'll scan the original picture I have of the plane so you can see, its a rather complicated design. Are there any short cuts I can take on mounting that nose art since I know any attempt I make will not do it justice. Secondly, any nlbasic weathering tips? Though my goal is for a fresh-from-the-factory look, I do want to muck her up just a little.