+Soulfreak 6,351 Posted May 31, 2012 Looks pretty nice so far! Will be great for most terrains we have.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squid 21 Posted May 31, 2012 (edited) He is doing a great job. F-5A was in the same preference place for me with Mirage F1 as the next 3W DLC candidate. A gorgeous tough little jet fitting indeed all terrains. served with so many forces, so many interesting skins. I am so thrilled that the possibilities of a Hi-Fi F-5A too are looking that good now 2011-2012 the SF world is blossoming Edited May 31, 2012 by squid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+sophocles 1,338 Posted June 1, 2012 It's good to get back to texturing! .. Regards BTW.. I've no idea how the decals are supposed to be set up in max, I understand that they are made from .tga files; but how does one specify where they are supposed to go in max? Do you like pick polys in the mesh where they are supposed to go? I'd really appreciate it If someone could give me some idea or point out where to get the info 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derk 265 Posted June 1, 2012 Anything you want to know about the NF5A (quite a one-off in the F5A family) .... just say so.... Looks very good !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squid 21 Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) Jordan camo yeh I thought their placement , size etc is set up entirely by the ini ? It's good to get back to texturing! .. Regards BTW.. I've no idea how the decals are supposed to be set up in max, I understand that they are made from .tga files; but how does one specify where they are supposed to go in max? Do you like pick polys in the mesh where they are supposed to go? I'd really appreciate it If someone could give me some idea or point out where to get the info The NF-5A's were maybe the hottest A's Anything you want to know about the NF5A (quite a one-off in the F5A family) .... just say so.... Looks very good !! Edited June 1, 2012 by squid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+russouk2004 6,951 Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) When you set decals you do it via co-ordinates found in 3ds max,and set them to the mesh you want them on...ie serial number for red arrows hawk [Decal001] MeshName=Tail<< mesh name decal shows on DecalLevel=2 DecalFacing=RIGHT FilenameFormat=Red Arrows\SN Position=-4.03,-0.22 << Y and Z axis as they are on left of the Fuselage Rotation=2.0 Scale=0.6 DecalMaxLOD=4 [Decal002] MeshName=Tail DecalLevel=2 DecalFacing=LEFT FilenameFormat=Red Arrows\SN Position=-4.03,-0.22 Rotation=-2.0 Scale=0.6 DecalMaxLOD=4 here you see how to find the co-ord of decal placement on 3d model also out file that shows the points you created above. hope this helps you. I forgot to add,when you want the pointer...click mesh you want the point for(in picture its VerticalTail mesh,then click Hammer Icon(TOOLS),then click "measure" button,then click the "create centre point" button Edited June 1, 2012 by russouk2004 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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+sophocles 1,338 Posted June 1, 2012 Anything you want to know about the NF5A (quite a one-off in the F5A family) .... just say so.... Looks very good !! Hello Derk; thanks for the offer .. I'd like you to share somer of the main differences; I'd like to make a model of the NF-5a as well. Pics and drawings would be most welcome! Regards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+sophocles 1,338 Posted June 1, 2012 When you set decals you do it via co-ordinates found in 3ds max,and set them to the mesh you want them on...ie serial number for red arrows hawk [Decal001] MeshName=Tail<< mesh name decal shows on DecalLevel=2 DecalFacing=RIGHT FilenameFormat=Red Arrows\SN Position=-4.03,-0.22 << Y and Z axis as they are on left of the Fuselage Rotation=2.0 Scale=0.6 DecalMaxLOD=4 [Decal002] MeshName=Tail DecalLevel=2 DecalFacing=LEFT FilenameFormat=Red Arrows\SN Position=-4.03,-0.22 Rotation=-2.0 Scale=0.6 DecalMaxLOD=4 here you see how to find the co-ord of decal placement on 3d model also out file that shows the points you created above. hope this helps you. I forgot to add,when you want the pointer...click mesh you want the point for(in picture its VerticalTail mesh,then click Hammer Icon(TOOLS),then click "measure" button,then click the "create centre point" button Oh boy!! Thanks a ton russouk2004!! That is exactly what I needed You are a real gentleman; I've been a fan of yours since way back when you were working on the Westland whirlwind .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+hgbn 91 Posted June 1, 2012 Looks awesome BTW Derk regarding the NF-5A squadrons where were they based?? Having a hard time finding the prober home for the NF-5A pack Volker did some years ago. ( using his as a substitute until we get a new HD model). This looks very promising. Sorry sophocles I'm not trying to hijack your tread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derk 265 Posted June 1, 2012 Looks awesome BTW Derk regarding the NF-5A squadrons where were they based?? Having a hard time finding the prober home for the NF-5A pack Volker did some years ago. ( using his as a substitute until we get a new HD model). This looks very promising. Sorry sophocles I'm not trying to hijack your tread OK Henrik, around the end of the NF 5 period, 313 & 315 Squadron were at Twenthe, 314 Squadron at Gilze Rijen and 315 Squadron at Eindhoven . 314 and 316 changed places a couple of times (never understood why). Basically, after a couple of years, tailbands were introduced based on heraldry of the regions where the squadrons were stationed , the Twenthe squadrons sported red tailbands with a white horse, and Gilze and Eindhoven, being situated only about 20 km from each other, had a white band with werewolves ("Were Di") . And Sophocles, I'll try to make as clear as possible where the NF 5 differed from the F5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Centurion-1 1,228 Posted June 2, 2012 Superb model! Looks very very nice! Do you have plans for a cockpit as well? It should not actually be super difficult to do, I got some refs pooled together as I was kind planning to do the F-5 some day. I am relieved I don't have to :D Got so much on my plate already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+sophocles 1,338 Posted June 3, 2012 Superb model! Looks very very nice! Do you have plans for a cockpit as well? It should not actually be super difficult to do, I got some refs pooled together as I was kind planning to do the F-5 some day. I am relieved I don't have to :D Got so much on my plate already. Hello Centurion-1, I'm definitely going to do a cockpit. I'll be needing as many references as possible; though I've already got the CF-5a manual; I'd be eager to look at photos and drawings of other variants Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+aleks 9 Posted June 5, 2012 nice job sophocles, i still hope that somebody really occupies himself for the rf-5a version :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squid 21 Posted June 5, 2012 http://reccemod.blogspot.gr/ ? http://combatace.com/topic/12427-photo-recon-non-mod/ ? (nada download) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+sophocles 1,338 Posted June 5, 2012 nice job sophocles, i still hope that somebody really occupies himself for the rf-5a version :) I'm planning to do the Rf-5a recon version, the B(two-seater),C(shoshi tiger) and If I find some good references the CF-5a and the Dutch versions. I'm simply climbing the steep learning curve of getting the planes into the game with decals,animations etc.. not to mention the cockpit and all its respective animations. Regards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+sophocles 1,338 Posted June 11, 2012 Hello all, just a small update. Fumbling about with bump and specular settings .. Derk sent me some fabulous references and hope to get to modelling the NF-5a soon. Comments welcome :) P.S ...και νικησανε οι Ελληνες Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squid 21 Posted June 11, 2012 speculating about maybe a greek language forums section :P ΗΟΤ !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+PureBlue 71 Posted June 11, 2012 Keep up the great work Sophocles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tiopilotos 2,504 Posted June 11, 2012 Sophocles, your F-5A will be a perfect aircraft for many terrains because many countries used it between 60s and 90s. Keep up the good work! speculating about maybe a greek language forums section :P That's a good idea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+sophocles 1,338 Posted June 11, 2012 speculating about maybe a greek language forums section :P ΗΟΤ !! Greek language forun would be great! .. and thanks for the comments Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+sophocles 1,338 Posted June 11, 2012 Sophocles, your F-5A will be a perfect aircraft for many terrains because many countries used it between 60s and 90s. Keep up the good work! That's a good idea! Thanks tio .. you're right about the multi-nationality and longevity of this series of aircraft; hope once it's done that folks may want to do some re-paints. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+sophocles 1,338 Posted June 11, 2012 Keep up the great work Sophocles Thanks PureBlue I personally would like to see some TAF schemes done as well .. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
