Operation Pettticoat Skinning Tutorial

Splitter · 03-30-07, 10:24 AM

First off, thanks so much for this, i couldnt find a skinning tutorial anywhere

Now for the stupid question:

Why is there a NSS_gatotower_T01.dds and NSS_gatotower_T02.dds? What is the T01 of this used for since you only seem to be editting the T02.
Hope that made sense.

CaptainCox · 03-30-07, 10:30 AM

Yea there are 2 types of boats, early version, and later version, the T01 is the early and the T02 later. You can see the difference here.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=109782
Both are Tambor classes but look at the conning towers and you see the difference

modisch · 03-30-07, 01:47 PM

CaptainCox,

Awesome guide. Makes it look a lot less daunting (although in no way diminishes my respect for the skinners out there). This goes very nicely with nvdrifter's post of useful tools.

(*yay community!*)

Splitter,

Subs have multiple conning towers. Two to three (maybe four?) per sub, depending on the time point in the war. They're also given as rewards in game. The early towers have much larger silhouettes and may not have the same range of AA gun emplacement options as late war towers. There are also text files that provide all of the performance/structural characteristics of the towers.

-m

CaptainCox · 03-30-07, 02:17 PM

He he, well there is nothing more to it then your imagination and your skill with the software really. Of course digging up the Historical documents to make your skins as accurate as poss, but as for the craftsmanship...well, its all in the mouse really

modisch · 03-30-07, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainCox

but as for the craftsmanship...well, its all in the mouse really

And therein lies the rub. I have the artistic talent of a wet rock. God endowed me with excessive mathematical analytical skills, in exchange, I can barely sign my name or draw stick figures.

-m

CaptainCox · 03-30-07, 02:39 PM

:hmm: I believe ALL! ppl can learn to draw...I have seen it at work (Automotive Designer) some totally talentless ppl, but their sketches still rocks hard :P

Splitter · 03-30-07, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by modisch

CaptainCox,

Splitter,

Subs have multiple conning towers. Two to three (maybe four?) per sub, depending on the time point in the war. They're also given as rewards in game. The early towers have much larger silhouettes and may not have the same range of AA gun emplacement options as late war towers. There are also text files that provide all of the performance/structural characteristics of the towers.

-m

That explains it, thanks for the help

Dowly · 03-30-07, 03:48 PM

I havent seen the movie, so I dont know. Is the whole sub pink? In that case, the easiest way would be to just make a new layer, fill it with pink and cut out the port holes. The game will do the rest.

sqk7744 · 04-20-07, 01:36 AM

Another Brilliant Mod!!!

"Seaman Hornsby... He Drinks"

MaxT.dk · 05-21-07, 01:09 PM

Great tutorial! Nice job!

/me gives myself a hug for finding the DDS Utilities for CaptainCox

03-30-07, 10:30 AM	#2
CaptainCox Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: A Swede in Frankfurt am Main Posts: 1,897 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Yea there are 2 types of boats, early version, and later version, the T01 is the early and the T02 later. You can see the difference here. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=109782 Both are Tambor classes but look at the conning towers and you see the difference __________________ DOWNLOAD MY MODS HERE

03-30-07, 02:17 PM	#4
CaptainCox Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: A Swede in Frankfurt am Main Posts: 1,897 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	He he, well there is nothing more to it then your imagination and your skill with the software really. Of course digging up the Historical documents to make your skins as accurate as poss, but as for the craftsmanship...well, its all in the mouse really __________________ DOWNLOAD MY MODS HERE

03-30-07, 02:39 PM	#6
CaptainCox Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: A Swede in Frankfurt am Main Posts: 1,897 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	:hmm: I believe ALL! ppl can learn to draw...I have seen it at work (Automotive Designer) some totally talentless ppl, but their sketches still rocks hard :P __________________ DOWNLOAD MY MODS HERE

05-21-07, 01:09 PM	#10
MaxT.dk Rough night at Langtrees brothel Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 480 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Great tutorial! Nice job! /me gives myself a hug for finding the DDS Utilities for CaptainCox __________________ http://maxt.dk/archives/2007/03/22/s...nter-4-cheats/ Get KillerSub MOD and bring the Hell back to Earth! The FUN way to play SH4! Now with Rail Guns!

03-30-07, 10:24 AM	#1
Splitter Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 12 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	First off, thanks so much for this, i couldnt find a skinning tutorial anywhere Now for the stupid question: Why is there a NSS_gatotower_T01.dds and NSS_gatotower_T02.dds? What is the T01 of this used for since you only seem to be editting the T02. Hope that made sense.

03-30-07, 01:47 PM	#3
modisch Torpedoman Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia (USA) Posts: 113 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	CaptainCox, Awesome guide. Makes it look a lot less daunting (although in no way diminishes my respect for the skinners out there). This goes very nicely with nvdrifter's post of useful tools. (yay community!) Splitter, Subs have multiple conning towers. Two to three (maybe four?) per sub, depending on the time point in the war. They're also given as rewards in game. The early towers have much larger silhouettes and may not have the same range of AA gun emplacement options as late war towers. There are also text files that provide all of the performance/structural characteristics of the towers. -m

03-30-07, 03:48 PM	#8
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	I havent seen the movie, so I dont know. Is the whole sub pink? In that case, the easiest way would be to just make a new layer, fill it with pink and cut out the port holes. The game will do the rest.

04-20-07, 01:36 AM	#9
sqk7744 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ~About 60' below Posts: 1,150 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Another Brilliant Mod!!! "Seaman Hornsby... He Drinks"