Notice to all visitors and members of the Train-Sim.Com message forums:
If you plan on using a signature banner in your posts, we would like to remind you that there is a maximum size for banners. That maximum is 450 pixels wide by 120 pixels high, and not to exceed 25k. Your compliance is appreciated. FORUM RULES Problems? There are two common reasons for problems with logging in and posting messages. The first is that you are running a firewall that prevents your messages from being sent to the server. The other is that you have cookies disabled; the DCForum software requires cookies to work properly.
Previous Topic | Next Topic
Printer-friendly copy Email this topic to a friend
Reading Topic #6218
Hello Everyone,I am trying to repaint one of my "Cowen Kits" to a gloss finish, but everything just end with a flat finish for me.I am missing something when I use my Paint Shop 7 ?Thanks
Merry Christmas to AllRobert Kelly
Robert F. Kelly
Port Delaware & Western
Printer-friendly page | Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top
I thought I just saw something on this...http://www.train-sim.com/dcforum/DCForumID8/6204.htmlHave a sparkling day,
Bob
Printer-friendly page | Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top
You can try to incorporate the "sheen" of a gloss finish into the texture, but a more realistic result can be obtained by using the "shine" materials in your 3-D modeling program. The easiset way to do this is to get a copy of Shape File manager. It has some neat functions, including adding "shine" to your textured models.Frank MusickMoving America into the 19th Century!
www.kelticsylk.com
Printer-friendly page | Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top
LAST EDITED ON Dec-28-04 AT 02:15 AM (EST)
A technique I use is to darken the bottom and lighten the top to give a sort of contrast between the light highlights and dark reflections of 'terrain,' if that makes sense.
"The F59PHI and Genesis are the lamest excuses for locomotives Amtrak has ever operated - accept it and move on. Hug an F40 before it's too late!""To announce that there must be no criticism of the president, or that we are to stand by the president right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public."
- Theodore Roosevelt"Ahhh, a mother/daughter bonding over gay porn at lunch - the visions of my youth."
-That girl I like too much for my own good
Attachments
http://www.train-sim.com/dcforum/User_files/41d107be6852d21d.jpg
Printer-friendly page | Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top
Thanks Everyone,
Some really great ideas.
I did some digging since my first post, and found where Dick Cowen uses The Shape File Manager program to add a finish coat on his "Kits".
You un-compress the "S" file you are working with.
Then the right click option gives you the texture method.
From there you can choose normal, dark shade, half-bright, low shine and high shine.
To complete you need to compress back your “S” file.
It is really nice to see stainless coaches with a low shine.Thanks agian, and a Happy New Year to ALL
Robert F. Kelly
Port Delaware & Western
[ Home | MSTS Forum | MSTS FAQ | How To... | File Library ] Copyright © 2004 by Nels Anderson. All Rights Reserved.
Restored from the Train-Sim.Com archive, captured January 5, 2005. About this archive.