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  2. Not really a fan of the "modern jet era" - but have to take time out and say great job on that GKABS, it is looking really nice and keep up the good work!
  3. Hi GKABS, not sure I understand - do you mean something like this? Are you using a PBR texture by chance and need to need to make the base diffuse texture extend then?
  4. I can't recall how many stops and starts I've had with this one... I know it's an oddball / minority request but I've been wanting to get this North Vietnamese P-4 Patrol Boat created for a looooong time. If it makes the list and I have free time, more than happy to help with the modeling and texturing partnering with others if that helps, thanks!
  5. I owe someone a favor, of which includes some help on some First Eagles support. While I am very constrained for time and not around as much, let me try to oblige your request if I can. Full disclaimer this is NOT my original model; it is a publicly available and permissible model that I have started to update and convert for use in First Eagles. Note I am out of my element and not knowledgeable in this genre, so will need some guidance if I were to continue this.

  6. Eurotrip or a non Official CA Getaround

    swambast replied to FLOGGER23's topic in The Pub

    This is absolutely awesome - what a great story to share and very impressed with the level of coordination and determination to make this a reality... My most sincere compliments and thanks for sharing the pictures, as they really bring you guys to life...
  7. Hello, for those interested in the When Thunder Rolled Project and recent updates... Since the General Discussion forum is the most visited forum, we wanted to post a few teaser WTR screenshots here. However, we encourage you to visit our dedicated forum with additional screenies and details, thanks! https://combatace.com/forums/forum/342-wtr-general-discussion/

  8. I Published My First E-Book!

    swambast replied to Skyviper's topic in The Pub

    Skyviper, congratulations - way to stay persistent and realize your goal, all the best to you!
  9. The Hot Dog Stand is over a decade old; time for the new 2020 “Swambast” overhaul edition! This version is based on an actual hot dog stand known as “The Dog House.” It was owned by Dick Portillo who spent his family’s life savings to open up a hot dog stand in 1963. The hot dog stand was originally inside a cramped trailer located 18 miles west of Chicago, Illinois (USA). In my opinion, my version does a good (not great) job of replicating the original considering the FPS/performance balance I wanted to maintain. Also, I took it off the trailer and made it more of a solid fixture. As always, I get suckered by details, so I added in the working "grill smoke" and a delicious “hot dog combo meal.” Also, thought it would be fun to create a custom destroyed model that has burnt hot dogs scattered everywhere (). Working on a few final tweaks including hit boxes/collision mesh but should be ready soon. P.S. @Wrench: time for your “Wrench’s Weiners” hot dog stand to be updated. PM me with some details and I’d be happy to make it for you. Also, might have a surprise for you regarding the early genre firetruck you were looking for at one point.
  10. Hey Ant, sure I have for another project... Send me a PM and let me know what you need done.
  11. Vietnam '67...River Rats Patrol.... GKABS-Swambast partnership project: credit GKABS for almost all modeling; myself for new texturing and misc details.
  12. Awesome GKABS! Will you be making the base M109 Vietnam variant too? I believe the M109 first saw combat operations during Vietnam. Just was wondering if that was a consideration...
  13. All, been out of regular modding for a long time due to real life demands. I'm getting things fired back up, but I can't remember the degree of export support on 3ds Max Opacity Maps. For example, can I apply an opacity map as follows and the exporter will support the setting and applied texture map? Alternatively, of course I could combine the textures - in the diffuse map create a new alpha channel and import the alpha mask texture and save as .tga - but it would save a lot of time and effort if the Opacity Map setting was natively supported. Appreciate any insight on this, thanks. 3ds Max Map Panel: I've applied Opacity Map Texture Sample Opacity Map Texture: rw6_alfa.jpg (gray scale opacity map saved as .jpg)
  14. Hi Sophocles, yes this should work if I'm understanding you correctly and of course it must be exported as .tga only as that is the only native transparency that the game engine supports as far as I know.
  15. Gkabs, LOVE IT - anything 'Nam and now you've got my attention! Let me know if there's anything I can do to help including updated texturing - actually had an unfinished PBR at one time so will be good to see one come to life! Also for the ATC model and concept was done even long before that, I'm grateful to be the keeper of some great project assets such as this one, for example used elsewhere:
  16. @alexis99 Although I don't model a lot of aircraft, I really like this idea and think it's a great suggestion.
  17. Man, exactly what this guy says - totally agree! Let me know what we might be able to help with on this request.
  18. Let me be the first to congratulate Menrva and all those involved in this incredible achievement. The attention to detail, countless enhancements and level of quality places this mod (in my opinion) as one of the greatest ever made for this series!
  19. Man, that's dope - looks fantastic!

  20. WWI Airfield Vehicles and Other Objects

    swambast replied to Stephen1918's topic in Thirdwire - First Eagles 1&2

    Excellent addition, thank you Stephen1918! Love how you made them generic, looks like they are totally FPS friendly and look fantastic - nice work!
  21. Hi GKabs, if you're referring to the actual mesh shaping: you could try Boolean but sometimes it can leave messy edges/polys esp. on complex surfaces (ProBoolean might be another option that has better results). Or you can try a quick subdivide using a Tesselate modifier. Otherwise if you need precision, then use edit poly and "connect" the edges manually to get the polys you need. I'm sure there are other ideas... But if you're referring to just getting the texture, then I totally agree with Russ's advice: "windows I would paint on or copy real ones onto texture then bump map will make em look realistic"

  22. VonS and a Bleriot XI

    swambast replied to swambast's topic in Thirdwire - First Eagles 1&2

    @Von : your supports and comments are incredibly helpful. However, I'm getting overwhelmed by all the different variations, dimensions, models, etc. (for example, found different configs for wings, horizontal stabilizers, etc.). Can you help me by picking just one version, hopefully the most diverse/flexible version that can be quickly turned into different ones later. I'd like to stick with just one version for now and any/all source reference photos and dimensions just for that single version to start with. From earlier comments I think this one might be a decent candidate? That being said, I can't decipher what the rest of the wing shape should be from just the side view - are there any more reference photos to go off (top view, rear views, etc.)? If someone can gather all the source photo references would be incredibly helpful esp. as mentioned I have no knowledge of this era... Does this version equate to this view below?

  23. VonS and a Bleriot XI

    swambast replied to swambast's topic in Thirdwire - First Eagles 1&2

    Another try at a different wing configuration...

  24. VonS and a Bleriot XI

    swambast replied to swambast's topic in Thirdwire - First Eagles 1&2

    First crack at new curved wing mesh and first draft of experimental texturing (weathering and beveled/drop shadow wing struts but "squares" not yet symmetrical, etc.). Still not sure if I like the technique so will keep messing around with it a bit more and welcome improvement suggestions.

  25. VonS and a Bleriot XI

    swambast replied to swambast's topic in Thirdwire - First Eagles 1&2

    Von, work on new base airframe and support cables...
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