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Ceaser87
Jun-28-2017, 17:16
Hey Guys,

I just started to make some skins by myself.I would like to know what you think about them.Advice,tipps and hints are very welcome.

Colour scheme inspired by the 352nd Squadron:

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=28984&d=1498683347

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=28985&d=1498683354

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=28986&d=1498683360

Colour scheme inspired by british Spitfires stationated in Greece:

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=28987&d=1498683366

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=28988&d=1498683372

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=28989&d=1498683378

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=28990&d=1498683386

Winter camo without any historical template:

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=28991&d=1498683403

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=28992&d=1498683410

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=28993&d=1498683417

Spitfire flown for a time by ´Ginger´ Lacey:

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=28994&d=1498683426

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=28995&d=1498683433

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=28996&d=1498683441

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=28997&d=1498683446

Simple reskin of the original color scheme:

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=28998&d=1498683454

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=28999&d=1498683460

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=29000&d=1498683466

ATAG_Lewis
Jun-28-2017, 19:19
Good job...Looks like you got the hang of it pretty quick...

Don't forget to use a 'panel finder' to locate joins in panels...Its a laborious process but good fun when you get your work right....

http://www.pumaszallas.hu/Private/VO101_Tom/Panel_Finder_2048x2048.jpg

Have fun man!

...Lew...

ATAG_Lewis
Jun-28-2017, 19:26
and.....


Welcome to the Community and Forums Ceaser87...~S~

http://www.hostelrome.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/article-2190324-1499307C000005DC-596_634x499.jpg

Checkout the 'Beginners Guide'...for info and tips...It will save you a heap of time in getting up to scratch.....and its a really fun learning curve too...

Beginners Guide (http://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5058&p=52711)

Windows Management Guide (http://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3273)

Also try youtube for startup procedures on all the aircraft...

I recommend getting in the online server as soon as you can take off if that's ultimately where you'd like to fly...I flew single player for 30 minutes before I took the plunge...The ATAG online server is a great environment to learn and there's not really any damage you can do in there as a new player.....It is also mission based just with real players trying to foil your objectives...If you are concerned then pick an airstrip furthest from the front line (there always is one or two on every map) and get some alt before you go hunting...You'll get tagged a lot but there are tricks you learn out of pure desperation in those first few weeks that you'll be able to use later...I know cos I still use the same tricks I learned then too because they work...and never underestimate the stall to get you out of a tight fix...That sometimes works too...

TeamSpeak is optional but you'll learn a whole lot faster with it even if you say very little once you are on the server...You are quite welcome to just listen if you feel more comfortable with that....so you don't actually need a mic either...Try it and see!


Here are a few fun, helpful and interesting links amongst these forums you might want to bag for future reference...

Most Watched CLOD Videos (http://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10582&p=137316)

Easy Allied CEM for New Players (http://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9111&p=100118#post100118)

Joystick and Hardware Thread (http://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7000)

ATAG Forum Age Poll Results (http://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7744&highlight=poll)

Nvidea Control Panel Settings (http://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6534&highlight=control+panel)

Downloads (http://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/Downloads.php)

Contact spotting is massively important in any flight sim...Seeing that enemy before he sees you is a race you don't want to be second in...Check this link to see if you can tweak your rig any better...

Contact Spotting Test (http://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13915&highlight=spotting+contact)

Don't forget to keep up with the latest on the TeamFusion new aircraft and patch news...You could well be AMAZED!

TeamFusion Facebook Updates (https://www.facebook.com/teamfusionmod?fref=ts)

A must read for all CLOD enthusiasts is the recent news that has the whole community buzzing very heavily...

TeamFusion News (http://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23943)

And finally...Please take the time to have a read of some of the stories of military family adventures by a few of the members of this forum...and maybe share yours with us...~S~

A Tribute to Those Who Served (http://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8382)

Any questions then you've come to the right place....

Good to have you with us buddy...and remember its all about the Fun!!!

...Lew...

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Any UK members please let us know where abouts in the UK you are...Just for reference...Its always good to know just incase there happen to be folks who can help you or you can help locally...buy a joystick from or even just a chat in a pub with someone who is likeminded...

UK Based Player Location thread (http://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24453)

Thanks...~S~

BOO
Jun-29-2017, 12:39
When you're doing all the finicky matching you can keep the viewer in game open (ie you don't have to keep starting and stopping the game) -

make a change and, export it to the location of the original file in the paint software (ie overwrite it), go back to the in game viewer, pick another skin then reselect the skin you are working on. The updates are now shown. Its best if you name the skin you are working on 1A1_whatever so its always the top skin.

Working in the FMB is better than in the viewer as you get the current light tones with the aircraft placed as a static object but I'm not sure if you can do the same as just in the viewer (although I'm betting that you probably can).

Good first effort BTW!!

S!

BOO

Ceaser87
Jun-30-2017, 11:46
@Atag_Lewis:Thanks for the nice welcome and thanks for the paneel finder,I sure will use it.

@BOO:I´m already working like this but stil thanks for the tip.


Ceaser87

ATAG_Lewis
Jun-30-2017, 12:41
Oh yeah...I forgot...and the very first thing you need to be able to do is spell 'skinning'...

Haha...Please forgive me...couldn't resist!

KeefyBoy
Jun-30-2017, 14:48
Welcome aboard.:flying2:
Great first attempt Mate:thumbsup:
Lewis and Boo giving great advice I would also suggest toning down the colours as they are to vivid
and use Gaussian Blur on the camouflage to soften the edges.
With plenty of practice you will get better results but all in all a Great first attempt.
Regards
Keith
:salute:

Ceaser87
Jul-01-2017, 12:49
@Atag_Lewis:My first post about skins in Clodo and I´m already failing at the title...
Well,as long as I just keep failing at the title and not the skins themselve it should be okay.

@KeefyBoy:Thanks for the tip with the Gauassian Blur.


I also created three new skins:

Another simple reskin for the Spit 100oct:


https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=29083&d=1498926866

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=29084&d=1498926896

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=29085&d=1498926903

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=29086&d=1498926914


Spit MkIIa flown by George Beuerlings:


https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=29080&d=1498926832

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=29081&d=1498926845

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=29082&d=1498926856


Hurricane flown by the Irish Air Corps:


https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=29072&d=1498926764

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=29073&d=1498926775

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=29074&d=1498926784

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=29075&d=1498926792

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=29076&d=1498926800


And here are some examples of the shown skins I reworked with the Gaussian Blur:


https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=29077&d=1498926809

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=29078&d=1498926818

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=29079&d=1498926826


Ceaser87