IXC Winter Camo - Release

danlisa · 11-03-06, 04:18 PM

Totally fictitious, but I hope you like it

It's only on Filefront at the moment as Rapidshare is full

and I know Terrapin has a bit of a backlog.
Besides, I only have an up speed of 21kb/s

, maybe some kind person might like to up it for me.

Textures are included for all 3 conning towers on this boat.

Enjoy.

JSGME Ready
http://files.filefront.com/IXC_Winte.../fileinfo.html

Thank You Terrapin

http://u-boot.realsimulation.com/

Now, I must get back to that Tutorial. My mate Seth is waiting for it.

Ducimus · 11-03-06, 04:35 PM

That is a rather unique skin

Personnaly Ive always had idea's for sub skins, but my ideas/ambitions far exceed my aptitude in graphic's editing or creation.

kylania · 11-03-06, 04:38 PM

Wow great work!

STEED · 11-03-06, 04:41 PM

What the heck

I like it

Ducimus · 11-03-06, 04:48 PM

It is great work. I wonder if he does requests

danlisa · 11-03-06, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ducimus

It is great work. I wonder if he does requests

Go on then mate

Just bear in mind I may not have too much time in the near future

SubConscious · 11-03-06, 05:11 PM

Beautiful work, Danlisa! Thanks for sharing it!

_Seth_ · 11-03-06, 05:19 PM

danlisa's IXC winter camo mirrors:

http://rapidshare.com/files/1868748/...r_Camo.7z.html

http://files.filefront.com/IXC_Winte.../fileinfo.html

danlisa · 11-03-06, 05:24 PM

Thanks Seth

Rapidshare told me earlier that it was full

I know people have problems downloading from either/or, hopefully they'll all be able to get it now

Ducimus · 11-03-06, 05:38 PM

Well since i *thinik* your another type IX fanboy like myself, ill describe what ive had in my mind in general terms, you may or may not agree. This is just my personal opinion and why im always looking for a new skin, please dont take this as a criticism.

nyway, I think the skin is important on a type 9 because you stare at it for a longer period of time. Your out on the patrol alot longer. I think it should be asthetically pleasing, practical, and should show signs of weathering.

When i say asthetically pleasing, i mean, not too dark, and not too light, but something in between. Practical i mean in terms of camoflauge. I think the purpose is to break up the subs outline. More modern forms of camo patterns are just too busy to the eye. No camo at all is just boring and bland. Weathering i think is probably the hard part, but the point being the boat should look like its been at sea for awhile, not fresh out of drydock.

Some illustrations of weathering:
http://www.uboatarchive.net/U-505.htm
http://www.uboatarchive.net/U-805ColorPhotos.htm

Other examples of existing skins:

Fubars Schlickgrau 58.
Great shade i think, but lacks in any sort of camo or paintscheme to break up the boats outline. Antoher shade would be maybe dark grey? not sure. Definatly not the light grey we've all seen.
http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/9461/greenoy8.jpg

Furbars late war u805
A step in the right direction i think, but the tower is too dark, the the hull is to light in color. The camo pattern i think is a hybrid of the one that's in the stock game, which isnt a bad thing, as i rather liked that pattern.
http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/5889/ixcnz0.jpg

Fubars Late war IXD:
This skin is almost bloody perfect!
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/7...latewarsj0.jpg

Now, one kink to skinning i have, is the towers. Partucarlly if you repack them into their dats to save on system resources.. I think the tower should match all three IX uboats, as all three uboats use the same three towers.

Ive never said anything about skins before, because i suck. Who am i to judge? I know what i like, and i use what i can get, and normally keep my mouth shut cause i know im just being nitpicky and vain.

danlisa · 11-03-06, 06:15 PM

That's quite a wish list you have there.

Quote:

Now, one kink to skinning i have, is the towers. Partucarlly if you repack them into their dats to save on system resources.. I think the tower should match all three IX uboats, as all three uboats use the same three towers.

I always repack the DATs so we would need the same 'Hull' skin for all three IX's? Correct. Well, at least in general terms (i.e colour)

Quote:

When i say asthetically pleasing, i mean, not too dark, and not too light, but something in between. Practical i mean in terms of camoflauge. I think the purpose is to break up the subs outline.

I totally agree, I will look into different camo schemes from the time.

Quote:

Weathering i think is probably the hard part, but the point being the boat should look like its been at sea for awhile, not fresh out of drydock.

This is the hard part, however it is do-able. You just can't seem to get the right feel with weathering. It always feels too clincal as a graphic. Still I will try.

Well, time permitting

, I will have a go for you. You won't mind if I PM with some screenies for approval. There's no sense in filling the forum with failed efforts.

Dan

_Seth_ · 11-03-06, 04:49 PM

Excellent danlisa! Much better then my viic & IIA skin (wich you btw helped out on!) This one is definitely a keeper! I'll download it and make it available from my filefront account, if its ok.. Great work ,mate! PS: Loookin' forward to the tutorial! i really need that, since its so simple to understand!!!!!!

11-03-06, 04:18 PM	#1
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	IXC Winter Camo - Release Totally fictitious, but I hope you like it It's only on Filefront at the moment as Rapidshare is full and I know Terrapin has a bit of a backlog. Besides, I only have an up speed of 21kb/s , maybe some kind person might like to up it for me. Textures are included for all 3 conning towers on this boat. Enjoy. JSGME Ready http://files.filefront.com/IXC_Winte.../fileinfo.html Thank You Terrapin http://u-boot.realsimulation.com/ Now, I must get back to that Tutorial. My mate Seth is waiting for it. __________________ Last edited by danlisa; 11-08-06 at 06:56 AM.

11-03-06, 04:38 PM	#3
kylania Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,528 Downloads: 118 Uploads: 0	Wow great work! __________________

11-03-06, 04:41 PM	#4
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	What the heck I like it __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

11-03-06, 05:11 PM	#7
SubConscious Frogman Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 309 Downloads: 102 Uploads: 0	Beautiful work, Danlisa! Thanks for sharing it! __________________ "Come into port greatly, or sail with God the seas..." - Emerson

11-03-06, 05:19 PM	#8
_Seth_ Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In Tromsoe, @Tirpitz' final resting place.. Posts: 3,277 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	danlisa's IXC winter camo mirrors: http://rapidshare.com/files/1868748/...r_Camo.7z.html http://files.filefront.com/IXC_Winte.../fileinfo.html __________________ Last edited by _Seth_; 11-03-06 at 07:14 PM.

11-03-06, 04:35 PM	#2
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	That is a rather unique skin Personnaly Ive always had idea's for sub skins, but my ideas/ambitions far exceed my aptitude in graphic's editing or creation.

11-03-06, 04:48 PM	#5
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	It is great work. I wonder if he does requests

11-03-06, 05:24 PM	#9
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Thanks Seth Rapidshare told me earlier that it was full I know people have problems downloading from either/or, hopefully they'll all be able to get it now __________________ Last edited by danlisa; 11-03-06 at 07:17 PM.

11-03-06, 05:38 PM	#10
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	Well since i thinik your another type IX fanboy like myself, ill describe what ive had in my mind in general terms, you may or may not agree. This is just my personal opinion and why im always looking for a new skin, please dont take this as a criticism. nyway, I think the skin is important on a type 9 because you stare at it for a longer period of time. Your out on the patrol alot longer. I think it should be asthetically pleasing, practical, and should show signs of weathering. When i say asthetically pleasing, i mean, not too dark, and not too light, but something in between. Practical i mean in terms of camoflauge. I think the purpose is to break up the subs outline. More modern forms of camo patterns are just too busy to the eye. No camo at all is just boring and bland. Weathering i think is probably the hard part, but the point being the boat should look like its been at sea for awhile, not fresh out of drydock. Some illustrations of weathering: http://www.uboatarchive.net/U-505.htm http://www.uboatarchive.net/U-805ColorPhotos.htm Other examples of existing skins: Fubars Schlickgrau 58. Great shade i think, but lacks in any sort of camo or paintscheme to break up the boats outline. Antoher shade would be maybe dark grey? not sure. Definatly not the light grey we've all seen. http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/9461/greenoy8.jpg Furbars late war u805 A step in the right direction i think, but the tower is too dark, the the hull is to light in color. The camo pattern i think is a hybrid of the one that's in the stock game, which isnt a bad thing, as i rather liked that pattern. http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/5889/ixcnz0.jpg Fubars Late war IXD: This skin is almost bloody perfect! http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/7...latewarsj0.jpg Now, one kink to skinning i have, is the towers. Partucarlly if you repack them into their dats to save on system resources.. I think the tower should match all three IX uboats, as all three uboats use the same three towers. Ive never said anything about skins before, because i suck. Who am i to judge? I know what i like, and i use what i can get, and normally keep my mouth shut cause i know im just being nitpicky and vain.

11-03-06, 04:49 PM	#12
_Seth_ Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In Tromsoe, @Tirpitz' final resting place.. Posts: 3,277 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	Excellent danlisa! Much better then my viic & IIA skin (wich you btw helped out on!) This one is definitely a keeper! I'll download it and make it available from my filefront account, if its ok.. Great work ,mate! PS: Loookin' forward to the tutorial! i really need that, since its so simple to understand!!!!!! __________________