D.H.4 progress

[+quack74 329]

I've been working on some skins, decals and serial numbers for the DH4 from A-Team. Thanks to Capun1950 for helping fix some problems with the shadows and guns. The flight model for now, thanks to peter01, is usable. A little rough still but usable. I even created some "Holes" .tga files for the damaged model.

 

For now I did No.49 Sq and No.18 Sqn. Still need to do the rudder serial numbers.

The DH4 is still just a beta release. So it is what it is for now. A-Team will release the new package soon. I think .

Here are some pics:

 

No.49 Squadron, 1917

 

 

 

 

No. 18 Squadron, 1917

 

 

 

And a damaged model

 

 

 

 

Any input welcomed :yes:

[Southside Bucky 1]

The phrase; "Silk purse out of a sow's ear" springs to mind.

 

Stellar job, Quack!

 

Bucky

[+quack74 329]

Just about done with some DH4 skins. Capun1950 over at A-Team has helped with some minor fixes. Such as shadows and gun hammers. I've finished the serial Numbers for the rudder. Engine detail needed some more fixing as well.

 

I've added a "B" Flight and "C" Flight for each Squadron skin. Adds some color

 

I did a "Hanger Screen" as well showing a picture of DH4's. But I'm having trouble with the "LoadingScreen" .bmp. I created a .bmp photo of DH4's for the loading screen but the "SPAD" loading screen still shows up. In my DH4 config settings file I have these lines:

 

[AircraftData]

AircraftFullName=Airco DH.4

AircraftDataFile=DH-4_data.ini

CockpitDataFile=DH-4_cockpit.ini

LoadoutFile=DH-4_loadout.ini

HangarScreen=DH4_Hanger.bmp

LoadingScreen=DH4_loading.bmp<------here

 

The only photo I have for this in the DH4's folder is a .bmp of a DH4, (proper size and all), How and why is the photo of SPAD's still showing up?????

Could anyone help with this one? :yes:

 

Anyway here are some new shots of No.49Sqn :

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And a nice shot of DH4's being escorted by "C" Flight Triplanes. One of the best game generated Single Missions I've done

 

 

 

You can now get some quick fixes for the DH4 over at A-Team Skunkworks. Go to the Beta models section and look for the DH4 update package. Remember it still is just a Beta package (still in the works), but Capun1950 was kind enough to fix a few things for us now. Thanks Capun

 

You can find it here: http://cplengineeringllc.com/SFP1/

Edited July 12, 2009 by quack74

[Panama Red 22]

quack74:

[Southside Bucky 1]

I did a "Hanger Screen" as well showing a picture of DH4's. But I'm having trouble with the "LoadingScreen" .bmp. I created a .bmp photo of DH4's for the loading screen but the "SPAD" loading screen still shows up. In my DH4 config settings file I have these lines:

 

[AircraftData]

AircraftFullName=Airco DH.4

AircraftDataFile=DH-4_data.ini

CockpitDataFile=DH-4_cockpit.ini

LoadoutFile=DH-4_loadout.ini

HangarScreen=DH4_Hanger.bmp

LoadingScreen=DH4_loading.bmp<------here

 

The only photo I have for this in the DH4's folder is a .bmp of a DH4, (proper size and all), How and why is the photo of SPAD's still showing up?????

Could anyone help with this one? :yes:

 

 

 

Could it be because you have it as "DH4", rather than "DH-4", or "DH.4"?

[+quack74 329]

I've tried it a few different ways. I keep getting the same results.

Where is the SPAD Loading screen coming from?????? It's not even in the DH4 folder anywhere??? Very strange.

[+Tailspin 3]

The SPAD loading screen is the default screen so something probably isn't set up right in your folder(s). While I don't think Caps matter the rest of the filenames have to match exactly. Ie. DH4_loading / DH4_loading. Make sure there isn't a "space" in the .bmp title instead of the "_", etc.... If that doesn't work, try using the default loading screen as a "template" and replace the picture cropped to fit on the screen?

Edited July 12, 2009 by Tailspin

[+quack74 329]

Ok, I got it working now. That was the simple solution I was looking for Tailspin . But for the life of me I still cant figure what went wrong. The .bmp size was correct, res and mb. Huh????

 

Oh well. I'll be posting these soon. Remember, the fixes can only be downloaded at A-team Skunkworks. In the beta section. Follow the link in the previous thread above.

 

Thanks Tailspin

[+quack74 329]

Ok, just to let everyone know what I'm doing. I did several skins of the DH4 from the Skunkworks A-team. When I post these skin packages they will include a "HangerScreen" .bmp (Loadout screen) and a "LoadingScreen" .bmp. If I remember correctly the loading screen that came with the DH4 was a picture of an FE8. And the temporary quick fixes for the shadows and the forward gun hammer can be found at http://cplengineeringllc.com/SFP1/. Password needed. Go to the "Beta Models" section.

 

Peter01 has done work on the flight model to make it flyable. Needs a lot more work, but it's flyable. The AI is ok too.

Hopefully this work will help speed up the final release of the DH4 from the A-Team. As long as they like and approve of the work

 

I'm not 100% sure of the color of the DH4's but I think I'm close. If anyone has any input on this please feel free :yes:

I need to get this as close to accurate as I can. Thanks

[+quack74 329]

The AI DH4's seem to do just fine at ground attacks. When ordered to attack ground targets they're on the money.

 

 

 

My flight took care of that airfield.

Edited July 13, 2009 by quack74

[Panama Red 22]

Is their release any time soon ???

[+whiteknight06604 934]

I have to admit I'm getting antsy for this one.it will be a mojor improvement.Thanks for the effort that you have put into this.

[+quack74 329]

Is their release any time soon ???

 

From what I understand from Capun1950 over at A-Team, there is still some work to be done on the package. For starters, the skin template. Shadows need some work as well as the flight model. Also there is no damaged model, (Holes.tga file), and no Hanger screen and loading screen. It's still missing almost everything. I dont know their priorities over at A-Team, they seem very busy with other things.

But Capun1950 has helped out a lot getting this plane useable. He fixed some shadow problems and gun problems.

 

So my intention is to help speed things up a bit. I have done 9 skins w one plain for other users. Lots of decal work and texturing. I've done a "HangerScreen.bmp" for the loadout screen and a "Loading.bmp" for the loading screen. Also I have created 2 "Holes.tga" files for the damaged fuselage and wings.

 

I have offered my work to the A-Team to use in their final package. If they like it, GREAT! it's all theirs. What ever I can do to help

Then the DH4 would only need minor touch-ups on the shadows and the flight model.

Where is Pete01?

 

Like I said in the previous threads, the flight model for now is usable and the AI does the job. The minor fixes can be downloaded at A-Teams site under "Beta models" DH-4 update. It's a great two seater to use. I recomend to everyone to download it.

[+whiteknight06604 934]

From what I understand from Capun1950 over at A-Team, there is still some work to be done on the package. For starters, the skin template. Shadows need some work as well as the flight model. Also there is no damaged model, (Holes.tga file), and no Hanger screen and loading screen. It's still missing almost everything. I dont know their priorities over at A-Team, they seem very busy with other things.

But Capun1950 has helped out a lot getting this plane useable. He fixed some shadow problems and gun problems.

 

So my intention is to help speed things up a bit. I have done 9 skins w one plain for other users. Lots of decal work and texturing. I've done a "HangerScreen.bmp" for the loadout screen and a "Loading.bmp" for the loading screen. Also I have created 2 "Holes.tga" files for the damaged fuselage and wings.

 

I have offered my work to the A-Team to use in their final package. If they like it, GREAT! it's all theirs. What ever I can do to help

Then the DH4 would only need minor touch-ups on the shadows and the flight model.

Where is Pete01?

 

Like I said in the previous threads, the flight model for now is usable and the AI does the job. The minor fixes can be downloaded at A-Teams site under "Beta models" DH-4 update. It's a great two seater to use. I recomend to everyone to download it.

 

do you plan on releasing som/all your skins here or only as part of the DH4 package ove at the A teams site?No worries either way just curious.

[+quack74 329]

do you plan on releasing som/all your skins here or only as part of the DH4 package ove at the A teams site?No worries either way just curious.

 

 

The skins are mine to do with as I please. So I would assume the A-Team might like to have one or two of them. Most likely a plain one and another. But the rest I would like to post here. I would also be posting the HangerScreen, LoadingScreen and the "Holes.tga" for the damaged DH4. I need to get in touch w Capun over at A-Team to see whats up.

 

Glad you like them. I'll tell you, I've only been doing this for less than a year now. I did little work for my own use for IL-2 but nothing like this. I'm only learning how to use Photoshop as I go. These day I'm skinning w one hand tied behind my back. Literally! I'm usually holding my 11month old daughter while she naps . Photoshop is one hand friendly thats for sure . It feels good to contribute in anyway I can. The down side is I hardly get to play

[+whiteknight06604 934]

The skins are mine to do with as I please. So I would assume the A-Team might like to have one or two of them. Most likely a plain one and another. But the rest I would like to post here. I would also be posting the HangerScreen, LoadingScreen and the "Holes.tga" for the damaged DH4. I need to get in touch w Capun over at A-Team to see whats up.

 

Glad you like them. I'll tell you, I've only been doing this for less than a year now. I did little work for my own use for IL-2 but nothing like this. I'm only learning how to use Photoshop as I go. These day I'm skinning w one hand tied behind my back. Literally! I'm usually holding my 11month old daughter while she naps . Photoshop is one hand friendly thats for sure . It feels good to contribute in anyway I can. The down side is I hardly get to play

 

Wow,that impressive that your doing that kind of work and careing for a child.my hats off to you.I never had the time to learn the ins and outs of paint programs I just learn by trial and error and just barely get stuff done.I too mainly did stuff for my own use but decided to upload stuff as a way of giving back to the community.thanks again and keep up the good work,I'm greatly enjoying your WW1 skins and use lots as my "stock" skins.

[+quack74 329]

Here is my last one for now. It's the No.50 Squadron of the USAS. Had to make one for the USA.

Since the model is technically still in the works I got a lot of distortion from the rear fuselage and tail. Had to keep the Olive Drab lower than it's supposed to be. Oh well Hope you guys dont mind the little glitchy marks . Looks good though, hope you like it.

 

 

 

 

[Panama Red 22]

quack74:

You are doing the best you can with what you were given. All, in all, I would say that you have done a magnificent job and look forward to your release.

 

Panama Red

[+quack74 329]

These skins are now available in the download section.

[Panama Red 22]

quack74:

Thanks for the great skins.

 

Panama Red

Edited July 23, 2009 by Panama Red