SOH Team Project - Grumman Tracker, Trader, Tracer

[gribouil]

Hi Milton,
all I can say is: take your time!!!
I must already thank all the team involved in this project because I think it will be one of the major freeware aircraft released for 2012!!!
Cheers,

Stéph.

[Cag40Navy]

There is no good model for the French S-2's. I dont know if Milton is willing to do it or not but we'll see. Non the less, a Conair paint would be superb.

[Milton Shupe]

I believe this started out as an E-1B and C-1A project, then added the S2F-3, then the S2Turbo and S2T-CDF tanker, then the S2F-CDF tanker, then the S2A-CDF tanker, for a total of 7 variants. Jan Visser is doing the S2F-1.

I am done with adding variants as the complexities of keeping all this stuff sorted out is overwhelming as it is. I, like you, just want to get them released.

[Duckie]

A few WIP shots to let ya'll know I really am working to get this texture set completed.

Milton, after today I'll turn my attention to packaging the paint kit. As you can see I'm still a ways from finishing this texture set so I'll try to get you the paint kit so others may jump in the fray!

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[Milton Shupe]

That is stunning work Sir! Beautiful stuff all around. I am seriously liking this one.

Looks like we will be swimming in awsome textures on all variants. You guys are all home run hitters!

Thank you so much.

[Hurricane91]

Awesome. The whole package is a magnificent acheivement by the entire team.

[Blackbird686]

I believe this started out as an E-1B and C-1A project, then added the S2F-3, then the S2Turbo and S2T-CDF tanker, then the S2F-CDF tanker, then the S2A-CDF tanker, for a total of 7 variants. Jan Visser is doing the S2F-1.

I am done with adding variants as the complexities of keeping all this stuff sorted out is overwhelming as it is. I, like you, just want to get them released.

Just noticed that "The Grumman Five" has now become "The Grumman Seven". I see just how easy a simple project (with all its internal complexities) can easily get out of hand.


BB686

[OleBoy]

[ferondoe]

Here is a sketch of my texture. But I can not seem to give the gloss of my textures. I try to put a light gray alpha channel but it makes the texture transparent.




Marty

[OleBoy]

Sorry for not seeing your question sooner. I've been busy.

I'm not entirely sure what could be going on. It sounds like the format you're saving the textures is wrong. Are you creating the alpha channel as a layer and saving as 32bit? Then running through DXTBMP and saving as extended BMP?

[Milton Shupe]

Marty is an experienced and talented texture artist. I think the issue is mine.

Marty, I will look into this Tuesday and get back with you with an answer.

Thanks for your patience.

[Milton Shupe]

I got the last of the panel updates tonight. After checking them out, I will see what I must do to prepare for the first in a series of releases.

Thanks for your patience on this project. We still have a lot of stuff in progress.

I will likely release some variants separately, and some as a group.

Once I sort it all out, I will post my intentions here.

[ferondoe]

Marty is an experienced and talented texture artist. I think the issue is mine.

Marty, I will look into this Tuesday and get back with you with an answer.

Thanks for your patience.

Hello Milton,

I created an alpha channel bmp then I added a texture. Then I saved my texture in extended bitmap DXT3.
which option you prefer DXT3 or 32bit?
what is best to set the specular is to add an alpha channel?
Best Regards
Marty

[tankerguy72]

Here is a sketch of my texture. But I can not seem to give the gloss of my textures. I try to put a light gray alpha channel but it makes the texture transparent.




Marty

WOW!!! Those look amazing! Great job!!!

[Milton Shupe]

Hello Milton,

I created an alpha channel bmp then I added a texture. Then I saved my texture in extended bitmap DXT3.
which option you prefer DXT3 or 32bit?
what is best to set the specular is to add an alpha channel?
Best Regards
Marty

Hi Marty :-)

Either one will work fine but 32-bit is preferred for better quality.

Marty, I did not design these aircraft for a reflective (or glossy) surface. They do have specular built in (sun glare or lighting) to the model.

If you would like, I will change the model to allow glossy (reflective) paint.

If you would send to me one of the textures (fuselage or wing) so that I may test with it, I will try to do this Tuesday. You can send a link or Email me through my Profile by clicking my name.

If you prefer not to share a texture, then I will create one to test with.