Search found 2058 matches

by Kevin Farnell
01 Apr 2008, 23:06
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: BBMF to achieve frontline offensive status
Replies: 12
Views: 1317

Re: BBMF to achieve frontline offensive status

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

But, don't put it past them.
If called upon, I reckon that these old machines would show their mettle and get the job done.

Happy 90th, dear RAF

Kevin
by Kevin Farnell
01 Apr 2008, 23:01
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Lovers of Riverdance....
Replies: 5
Views: 462

Re: Lovers of Riverdance....

A vast improvement :dancer:

Kevin
by Kevin Farnell
31 Mar 2008, 23:11
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Tako_Kichi take one step forward!
Replies: 9
Views: 1503

Re: Tako_Kichi take one step forward!

Happy Birthday, Larry!!!

Best Wishes

Kevin
by Kevin Farnell
30 Mar 2008, 13:22
Forum: Gallery
Topic: nice frame rates
Replies: 6
Views: 1067

Re: nice frame rates

I can read it at 10375.4 :o

I assume it seems smooth at this.

Regards

Kevin
by Kevin Farnell
28 Mar 2008, 23:51
Forum: Repaint Hangar
Topic: Learning to paint...
Replies: 42
Views: 4313

Re: Learning to paint...

Cheers, Chaps!

And on to my next project........

Kevin
by Kevin Farnell
27 Mar 2008, 23:20
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Gurkhas
Replies: 6
Views: 830

Re: Gurkhas

Signed, with pleasure and respect.

Kevin
by Kevin Farnell
27 Mar 2008, 21:37
Forum: Repaint Hangar
Topic: Learning to paint...
Replies: 42
Views: 4313

Re: Learning to paint...

Well, I've finally uploaded it to Avsim :) (if I've done it correctly). klm_dc930.zip ...Not plugging it, of course :lol: I followed Garry's advice on adding alpha to get a metal finish to the engines. http://homepage.ntlworld.com/k.farnell/FSPICS/KLM%20DC-9.jpg Thanks to everyone who offered advice...
by Kevin Farnell
27 Mar 2008, 18:27
Forum: Repaint Hangar
Topic: Learning to paint...
Replies: 42
Views: 4313

Re: Learning to paint...

Thanks Garry I had a play in DXTBmp last night and learned how to create a new alpha channel. I've checked that this shows, in FS9. I intend to colour the engines light grey and add alpha to get a metal effect. I still need to learn how to tone down the alpha (if it's possible). Then, it should be j...
by Kevin Farnell
26 Mar 2008, 23:21
Forum: Repaint Hangar
Topic: Learning to paint...
Replies: 42
Views: 4313

Re: Learning to paint...

I Tried your suggestion, Garry but there appears to be no alpha channel in the paintkit.
I have opened both the Photoshop and texture files (from the original zip file) with DXTBmp and in both cases, the alpha box is just white.

The image was not metal to start with, but an off white.

Regards

Kevin
by Kevin Farnell
26 Mar 2008, 18:45
Forum: Repaint Hangar
Topic: Learning to paint...
Replies: 42
Views: 4313

Re: Learning to paint...

Hi Garry I'm not sure that it's the alpha channel that I need. The engines on my DC-9 look to be a sort of dove grey. I would like to make them look more like metal. Do I do this by painting them a light grey? Also, I've notice that Photoshop elements has a 'gradient tool'. Is this any use for creat...