How to skin an object such as a ship or torpedo

Polak2 · 08-12-21, 07:47 PM

In order to reskin 52 types you need to repaint luda_0.dds However, all of the 3 types 52C, 52D and 055A are using the same texture. Actually, I could not see 055A but maybe that came with the latest 1.50 RA.

Arleigh Burke Flight II and IIA also single model. So if there is a difference between them then you need to assign 2nd model (duplicate and alter as needed) in the database.

Wolfcat · 08-12-21, 08:35 PM

055A is using some French frigate, I believe. 052s are using the same model. Btw, is it luda or luyang? I thought it was luyang. Also, I need to know how to do the repainting part. Like what software to use. Do you know where I can find some tutorials on this?

Polak2 · 08-12-21, 08:36 PM

Re skining can be done but it is a substantial work with rather mediocre results . I have tried. Sorry for the quality of Photobucket , I cannot even retrieve those pictures now.

Wolfcat · 08-12-21, 08:50 PM

Hey Polak. Let's connect offline. I just sent you a PM. Please check your inbox.

Polak2 · 08-13-21, 03:59 AM

Thank you for contacting me PM. Yet, perhaps we continue our conversation here for the benefit of others.
For proper reskinning, you also need a 3D Object Converter which is free.
http://3doc.i3dconverter.com/index.html

Wolfcat · 08-13-21, 07:58 AM

This one is for Mac/linux. Is there one for Windows?

Polak2 · 08-13-21, 11:20 AM

No, it is for Windows, just that 1st line with the link at the END is perhaps misleading.

Polak2 · 08-13-21, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Btw, is it luda or luyang?

Yes, I stand corrected, but the 3D models are all a big mess anyway. Comparison with 2D photos reveal completely different ships.

08-12-21, 07:47 PM	#1
Polak2 Weps Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 371 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	In order to reskin 52 types you need to repaint luda_0.dds However, all of the 3 types 52C, 52D and 055A are using the same texture. Actually, I could not see 055A but maybe that came with the latest 1.50 RA. Arleigh Burke Flight II and IIA also single model. So if there is a difference between them then you need to assign 2nd model (duplicate and alter as needed) in the database.

08-12-21, 08:35 PM	#2
Wolfcat Chief Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 325 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 0	055A is using some French frigate, I believe. 052s are using the same model. Btw, is it luda or luyang? I thought it was luyang. Also, I need to know how to do the repainting part. Like what software to use. Do you know where I can find some tutorials on this?

08-12-21, 08:36 PM	#3
Polak2 Weps Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 371 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	Re skining can be done but it is a substantial work with rather mediocre results . I have tried. Sorry for the quality of Photobucket , I cannot even retrieve those pictures now.

08-12-21, 08:50 PM	#4
Wolfcat Chief Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 325 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 0	Hey Polak. Let's connect offline. I just sent you a PM. Please check your inbox.

08-13-21, 03:59 AM	#5
Polak2 Weps Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 371 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	Thank you for contacting me PM. Yet, perhaps we continue our conversation here for the benefit of others. For proper reskinning, you also need a 3D Object Converter which is free. http://3doc.i3dconverter.com/index.html

08-13-21, 07:58 AM	#6
Wolfcat Chief Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 325 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 0	This one is for Mac/linux. Is there one for Windows?

08-13-21, 11:20 AM	#7
Polak2 Weps Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 371 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	No, it is for Windows, just that 1st line with the link at the END is perhaps misleading.