Desert Abrams released.

[RogueSnake79]

Its still not finished, but this should hold off those who have been waiting on it alittle longer.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/RogueSnake79/Desert1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/RogueSnake79/Desert3.jpg

The mine plow texture looks like crap, but its not green, so I put it in there also. When I get more time, I'll finish it aswell

[Scorpius]

Rock and roll man! Tis' a thing of beauty she is!

[Jaguar]

She sure is a beauty! Great job!

[Fabfire]

WOW!
*Wonderful*skin. A masterpiece.

[ARM505]

Nice work! Is there some way to easily find this in the skins section of the download area without going through all 25+ pages?

Edit: Sorry, being stupid, just found the R's and looked there, thanks!

[LUPUS]

Looks Great !

[Rogue6g]

Excellent Skin!!

Now make one with "teeth" on the Mad Max.

[cobrabase]

Now that's an ARMY tank!

Ok... I'm a schmuck.... WHERE THE HELL IS THE DOWNLOAD SECTION NOW?

[RogueSnake79]

I'm really glad you guys like it :)

I had former, and present US Armor crew memebers in mind when I started this project. I wanted to make it the best looking tank I could for them.
For those who were fortunent enough to find this sim, and have time to enjoy it as I do.

[cobrabase]

I'm really glad you guys like it :)

I had former, and present US Armor crew memebers in mind when I started this project. I wanted to make it the best looking tank I could for them.
For those who were fortunent enough to find this sim, and have time to enjoy it as I do.

It really looks great! Both my M1A1 skins are yours man.

My hats off to ALL you skinners!!! I STILL use good 'ol Viper's winter skins for my Brads and Abrams.

Say... Where is Viper anyway?!!!!!! Anyone heard from him? I hope he keeps up the good work too!

[Zipuli]

Sweet!

Zip

[CriticalMass]

Now that's an ARMY tank!

Ok... I'm a schmuck.... WHERE THE HELL IS THE DOWNLOAD SECTION NOW?

Not a schmuck, just set in your ways :wink2:

Link now visible from the Steelbeasts.com homepage (http://www.steelbeasts.com/index.php) (http://www.steelbeasts.com/Downloads/) (http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbforums/../modules.php?op=modload&name=Downloads&file=index)

[RogueSnake79]

This might turn out to be one of my last skins for SB. I don't know, I've found another sim I really like, and want to work on.

WIP, starting to look right. I never was happy with my origional camo. So I decided to see what my template would look like with Deja's abrams camo mixed in.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/RogueSnake79/woods1-1.jpg

[Scorpius]

Looks great man!

[Zipuli]

Not bad at all! Which sim has you hooked now? Maybe I should try it out too! And don't say last skin, as you will someday do some more, right? I still think your summer skin for M1 is the best! :)

Zip

[RogueSnake79]

rFactor :) I've got the need for speed.

[Fabfire]

This might turn out to be one of my last skins for SB. I don't know, I've found another sim I really like, and want to work on.

WIP, starting to look right. I never was happy with my origional camo. So I decided to see what my template would look like with Deja's abrams camo mixed in.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/RogueSnake79/woods1-1.jpg

Way to go, RogueSnake! Looking *real* good!
I love it, I neeeeeed It! :luxhello:

Cheers,

Fabfire

[HeinzBaby]

This is quite a work of art,
I'll be hanging out for this one.
In the meantime it looks great as my wallpaper (cropped sides) :biggrin:

[Jaguar]

Great skin indeed! :)

Are you now into racing games?? :rolleyes:

[RogueSnake79]

OK, just about got it. Should be ready to upload it tomarrow... maybe :)

This is a dirty bastage.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/RogueSnake79/dirty2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/RogueSnake79/dirty3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/RogueSnake79/dirty4.jpg

[Scorpius]

Yeah, she's dirty all right but it looks spectacular. What's your screen res btw?

[RogueSnake79]

1600x1200 :)

I've always been into racing games Jag. I've done a bunch of skins, I'll see if I can dig up some screens.

[KevoM1]

is this skin in the download section? Can't seem to find it?

[Scorpius]

1600x1200 :)

I've always been into racing games Jag. I've done a bunch of skins, I'll see if I can dig up some screens.

*Sigh* Maybe one of these days I can get a bigger monitor. I used to make a lot of textures for CFS2. I liked making the cowl and tail surfaces on the Corsairs and Hellcats with checkered patterns.

[Fabfire]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/RogueSnake79/dirty4.jpg
Awesome! RogueSnake, what a beautiful tank! :)

[Crusty]

Absolutely stunning, fine work indeed,

looking forword to using this skin when it's posted.

[cobrabase]

Sweet mother of all the is good and pure.

BEAUTIFUL!

[RogueSnake79]

I uploaded it, should be rdy for dl soon.

Hey scorpius, I cut my "skinning" teeth on ww2 aircraft. We've got that in common.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/RogueSnake79/secondTB.jpg

[Scorpius]

Nice work! Sharp looking aircraft ya got there.

[cobrabase]

Webmaster! Post It Now!!!!!!!!!!

[RogueSnake79]

Hmm, I may have to upload it again. It went through fine, I guess sean missed it last night or something.

[Crusty]

It's there now.

[Zipuli]

I love the rusty edges etc. little touches in this one! Very good looking tank! I am also a big fan of IL-2, but never had time to think about skinning it... Yours look good!!

Zip

[congo]

Rogue,

Is that a TBF or a TBM and is GH Bush the pilot. Great old torpedoe plane.

[RogueSnake79]

Thanks for the kind word guys.

It's a TBM/1945 paint scheme. I thought about doing bush's plane, but another dude did a good one.

[congo]

Rogue,

My playground for thirty years.

[Fabfire]

RogueSnake, I've found you new M1A1 woodland skin is excellent for the winter, too... :) A great skin - looks are awesome! :cool3:
http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/Woodland-Winter.jpg

[RogueSnake79]

Yeah, well I had planned to make a good winter version. And I guess now sence we are on the subject, I'll make it.

Instead of a wild white wash, or fancy winter camo design. I'm trying to get the "snow covered" effect going. After the first WIP, I'm amazed at how easy it is to get it to look real. After all, you just cover all the top surfaces in white. This is what I have so far, got alot left to do.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/RogueSnake79/snow.jpg

[Fabfire]

I think you've got the right concept. I believe it will be a way cool skin. I'm looking forward to it!
In the meantime, this is my latest woodland skin. It is your M1A1, coupled with Dejawolf's default camo pattern. Actually, this is what I wanted when I began tweaking with the skins in the first place... I am thinking about posting it. I have made three versions, 2048, 1024, and 512.

http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/M1A1-woodland-v3.0.jpg

[Alan323]

I think you've got the right concept. I believe it will be a way cool skin. I'm looking forward to it!
In the meantime, this is my latest woodland skin. It is your M1A1, coupled with Dejawolf's default camo pattern. Actually, this is what I wanted when I began tweaking with the skins in the first place... I am thinking about posting it. I have made three versions, 2048, 1024, and 512.

Please do.

[ARM505]

Very nice indeed - are you planning on including a roof pattern with that?

[cobrabase]

I think you've got the right concept. I believe it will be a way cool skin. I'm looking forward to it!
In the meantime, this is my latest woodland skin. It is your M1A1, coupled with Dejawolf's default camo pattern. Actually, this is what I wanted when I began tweaking with the skins in the first place... I am thinking about posting it. I have made three versions, 2048, 1024, and 512.

http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/M1A1-woodland-v3.0.jpg

Could you post it?

[RogueSnake79]

If ppl want it, you must post it :)

Some ppl like them dirty, some don't.

[Crusty]

If ppl want it, you must post it :)

Some ppl like them dirty, some don't.

Are we still talking about tanks :)

[Fabfire]

If ppl want it, you must post it :)

Some ppl like them dirty, some don't.

Yes. Absolutely. :) As you said, the more, the merrier...
This one pretty much matches your latest skin:

http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/Abrams_Pics/Abrams-dirty.jpg

[RogueSnake79]

I'm not going to release this one, I think I'll just taunt you guys with it :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/RogueSnake79/6.jpg

[Fabfire]

Aw, heck! I'm already droolin' all over the keyboard...:p

[RogueSnake79]

Well, can't have you ruining your keyboard lol. I put it up soon, still got alot of details to finish.

The only thing is, now we need a T-80 or 72 with the same treatment.

[Zipuli]

Rogue, I'm on it with the T-tanks :) The Dirrty T-80 will have also winter version and also re-making our first skin, the T-72 in the Fin 3-colour camo etc. That skin of yours gave lots of ideas conserning the winter version!

Zip

[Fabfire]

Well, can't have you ruining your keyboard lol. I put it up soon, still got alot of details to finish.

The only thing is, now we need a T-80 or 72 with the same treatment.

Thank you - this keyboard is new... :p

Seems like we'll have a T-80 and a T-72 also, since Zipuli is taking care of those puppies...:smile2:

[RogueSnake79]

Is it cold in here? :)

Awsome zip, really looking forward to them. After all, these russian tanks are what we spend alot of our time looking at, through the sights. The more realistic they look the better.

[Zipuli]

Well, no shooting at the ones with Finn markings OK? They're the good guys :)

Zip

[dmagnusson]

whats the name of this skins in the download section?
have looked cant find them :-)

They look sexy as hell :-D nice work

[RogueSnake79]

If your talking about mine, they all have RogueSnake in the title. :) Just sort by name. Or the fastest way, sort by date. Decending. Most of the ones in this thread were release not long ago.

[RogueSnake79]

This is the first skin I've done like this, so its taking longer. Trying different things.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/RogueSnake79/Snowy.jpg

[Fabfire]

It's getting better and better...Looking like snow on the turret - pretty good.
Great job, RogueSnake!:cool:

[Crusty]

I love the foot prints, and hand prints ? great touch, fantastic attention to detail. I'm looking forward to this one being released :)

keep up the hard work Rogue, it's appreciated, as is all of the work you Skinners do.

[cobrabase]

Ok Rs..... that sh*t's F-ing CRAZY!!!!!!!! Mind blowing!

You still ditching Pro for a while? WE NEED YOU MAN!!! I vote RS best skinner. (CZ close behind).

[Jaguar]

Way to go Rogue! Them footprints are looking fantastic! :)

[Fabfire]

Yes, the footpronts are super, but what I found really super-duper is the texture of the snow where those footprints are showing up - awesome work! :)

[RogueSnake79]

Its still a WIP, theres a few more things I plan to try. Its best to try something, and then look at it for a day or two.

[Fabfire]

Yes, RogueSnake, you are absolutely right. I'm learining restraint - when you come back to it another day or so, you find it sometimes a lot better than you thought before - and most frequently you'll find some damn ugly thingies that should be corrected and you just didn't see them before...

[RogueSnake79]

Another small update. Still got alot to do. The Turrent roof file :(

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/RogueSnake79/Snowy2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/RogueSnake79/SnowScreen.jpg

[Jaguar]

That looks cool, man!

[MAJ_Fubar]

Might want to remove any snow around the heater exhaust on the right front hull sponson. I know I wouldn't like to be out in that with an inop heater. :)

[RogueSnake79]

I needed to take a break from the winter skin. So I decided to go back and do some work to the desert version. The color wasn't right. When I was making the skin I guess my eyes were tired from looking at it so much. And I did'nt realize how off it was.

With some photos from taskforce panther, this seems more realistic.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/RogueSnake79/colorchange.jpg

[Fabfire]

Excellent skins, RogueSnake!

The winter is looking *awesome*, and the desert, yes - you are right on the factual color. Looking really cool!

However, I still like the old color too, not only because it looks (very) nice, but because it matches the other skins I have pretty much well...

Anyway, I have been working with your template, and the last thing I've did was to do a remake of your Woodland 1.0, to use it as my default woodland skin. It was my very first skin download, and it was the one that fired me up to start doing my own.

Well, I've forgotten how good it was. It's a fantastic M1A1 skin. Everything blends ok together, and those beautiful tracks match the camo so nicely... I think that if you find time and inclination to go at it again, it would be the definitive woodland skin for the M1. Sure that's only me, but I really would like to see that one coming... :cool3:

Your work with the M1 is spellbinding - I'm getting out of superlative adjectives here - thank you so much for sharing!
4361

[RogueSnake79]

Well when I first started skinning, I hard a hard time. I had the artistic ability, but lacked the understanding of photoshop. I tried and tried to get an understanding of photoshop. But always I would get frustrated.

Then I found a template that a skinner was kindly enough to share. And the minute I loaded it up it was like a light came on in my head. I finaly saw how layers should be used, and how to blend them.

If I had'nt dl'ed that template I would have just gave up.

Thats one of the reasons I did'nt care to share :) The other reason is you love the M1. It would have been a crime not to share it with you :)

[CharlieB]

The Skins are all awsome and I want to get my hands on them but how do I go about using them in the sim. Would be grateful for help!!!

[RogueSnake79]

Well, once you've downloaded a skin installing it is pretty simple.
The M1A1 has two files, M1A1.bmp M1Roof.bmp. Some skins don't include the roof file, so don't be surprised if it is missing.

Copy these two files, it they are woodland skins they go here.
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\eSim Games\Steel Beasts\mods\textures\woodland
Notice the other folders to, a folder for each terrain type, woodland, desert, winter.

You'll notice that there is a folder in there titled Red. This folder is for the Red team in the game.

It works like this, if you put a skin in the woodland folder, it will only be use by the Blue team. If you just put it in the red folder inside of the woodland folder, the red team.

This is so if you have a mission were a vehicle (exp. M1A1) is on both teams, you can have them have different skins. That way Red teams M1A1s won't kill Red teams M1A1s. :)

All woodland skins you dl go in the woodland folder, desert, desert folder ect.

[CharlieB]

Many thanks I shall look forward to spending many more hours updating the skins. Magic!

[Fabfire]

Well when I first started skinning, I hard a hard time. I had the artistic ability, but lacked the understanding of photoshop. I tried and tried to get an understanding of photoshop. But always I would get frustrated.

Then I found a template that a skinner was kindly enough to share. And the minute I loaded it up it was like a light came on in my head. I finaly saw how layers should be used, and how to blend them.

If I had'nt dl'ed that template I would have just gave up.

Thats one of the reasons I did'nt care to share :) The other reason is you love the M1. It would have been a crime not to share it with you :)

Yes, it seems your experience made you see clearly what was happening to me... Now I'm learning by looking into your template, just as you did before me. But it takes a generous, understanding and kind man to act like you did. And I sincerely thank you for that.

That said, yessss! I really *LOVE* the M1 - that's for sure!:)

[CharlieB]

Is it possible to have more than one Mod skin in say the woodland folder for the same vehicle type or will this confuse the system?

[RogueSnake79]

No, just one skin per vehicle per side. All the M1's on blue or red team, must have the same skin.

[RogueSnake79]

ROTF, look at this!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/RogueSnake79/crazy.jpg

[Fabfire]

It's a M1A1 Abrams in Tiger-Shark camo! LOL

Speaking about Tigers, look at this one and have a big laugh:

http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/Steel_Beasts_Pics/M1A1-Tiger-Cammo-01.jpg

[RogueSnake79]

That one might blend well with a coral rief :)

[Fabfire]

That one might blend well with a coral rief :)
ROTFL :biggrin: Yep. :)
It's a politically correct camo pattern. When everything else fails, use this camo to scare the hell out of the enemy. After successful employment, just drop the tank into the sea to create a beautiful and colorful environment... :)

[RogueSnake79]

I just uploaded my main gun sound. I've had it for a while, and like it myself.
So, try it out. If you don't like it, don't use it :)

[Fabfire]

I just uploaded my main gun sound. I've had it for a while, and like it myself.
So, try it out. If you don't like it, don't use it :)
I like it. :bigsmile:
RogueSnake, is that a 120mm M256 gun?

[RogueSnake79]

Well, it's a mix of 3 sounds. The origonal, plus 2 ww2 tank cannons.
The 2 cannon sounds I accually paid for. I bought them from an online sound store. Soundrangers. So, this sound cost me $5 to make.

[Fabfire]

Hummm... Interesting. Have you, by any chance, mixed up the M1's M256 tank gun sound with a Tiger's 88mm KwK? Just curious... :clin:
Anyway, what really matters is that you've done a very good work out of whatever mix you used. I like it a lot. Thanks for sharing! :bigsmile:

[cobrabase]

Well, it's a mix of 3 sounds. The origonal, plus 2 ww2 tank cannons.
The 2 cannon sounds I accually paid for. I bought them from an online sound store. Soundrangers. So, this sound cost me $5 to make.



I love it!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!!

[RogueSnake79]

Ok, this one is pretty close to done. I've made some drastic change's to it since the last pics. I'll look at it some more, and if I do not find a major flaw I'll upload it this weekend.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/RogueSnake79/Mud1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/RogueSnake79/Mud2.jpg

[Zipuli]

Very good looking skin! Fits nicely with the foliage. How about the same + white-wash paint on it? -Really would like to have winter painted M1 too!

Zip

[dejawolf]

snow looks perfect! now just to add some icicles... hehe.
US vehicles doesnt use whitewashes btw.

[Zipuli]

Hmm... The winter Bradley and Humvee fooled me :) You happen to know why not?

Zip

[dejawolf]

not sure why the US doesnt use winter camo. its just not SOP afaik.
anyways, its up to the tankers to camouflage their vehicle as they please.
volcano probably know a lot more about this.

[Fabfire]

Ok, this one is pretty close to done. I've made some drastic change's to it since the last pics. I'll look at it some more, and if I do not find a major flaw I'll upload it this weekend.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/RogueSnake79/Mud1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/RogueSnake79/Mud2.jpg
Looking awesome, RogueSnake! Droolin' all over the keyboard... some keys doesn't function anymore... :p

[congo]

Rogue,

One of the nicest pieces of work I've ever seen.

[RogueSnake79]

Thanks guys, its uploaded. It awaits approval from Sean or Homer.

[Fabfire]

Just got it.

WOW! :luxhello:

Yesterday I looked at the Woodland 2.0 skin and said to myself: It can't get better than that. Wrong. Each skin of yours surpasses the previous one - and this one is simply fantastic!

Congratulations on a great job - thanks for sharing! :)

[Zipuli]

The skin looks awesome! The colour is just right, not to mention the snow!

Zip

[RogueSnake79]

Thanks guys :) I think the mud is what I like most about it. Its about 6 or 7 different layers combined. Only becuse it took me that many trys to be happy with it.

The M-60 will get the same treatment once we get it.

[Scorpius]

Rock on my Hell On Wheels brotha man! :biggrin:

[Wicked]

I just had a close look at this skin. Awesome! Very nice details. Great job! I dont want to know how many hours you spent painting. :) But the Abrams is so lonely now. Needs a Bradley too. :)

Cheers! 8)

[RogueSnake79]

Thanks guys :) Too many hours Wicked... too many hours :)

I think I've already found my next project though. Its another tank, and one that really deserves a high resolution texture.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/RogueSnake79/U1.jpg
Though I thinking it might turn out to be a pain, becuse we have/will have 3 versions. And the textures for each are alittle different.
I wanted to do the German Leo2a5, but we don't have it yet. Not shure which one to do first, Mybe the 122. Will have to make a template that will do all three, and thats going to be a pain.

[Wicked]

Thanks guys :) Too many hours Wicked... too many hours :)
I think I've already found my next project though. Its another tank, and one that really deserves a high resolution texture.

Though I thinking it might turn out to be a pain, becuse we have/will have 3 versions. And the textures for each are alittle different.
I wanted to do the German Leo2a5, but we don't have it yet. Not shure which one to do first, Mybe the 122. Will have to make a template that will do all three, and thats going to be a pain.

I like your choice!
If you include a German skin its easy to include a skin of the Dutch leo too. Dutch army uses same nato woodland camo scheme. You only need to change the licence plates and change the national markings. :) That would be way cool!

Cheers! 8)

[RogueSnake79]

Sounds easy enough :) When I get close to that stage(painting the base color) I'll do it. Gota long way to go first though. Mybe then you can link me to and example photo showing the plates/markings you want.

Last night I fooled around with the fun stuff, the glass. For some reason I think it is anyway. I'll post some more pictures in a few days.

[Wicked]

Sounds easy enough :) When I get close to that stage(painting the base color) I'll do it. Gota long way to go first though. Mybe then you can link me to and example photo showing the plates/markings you want.

That would be awesome! Sure...when the time is there I show you some pictures of the Dutch Leo2A5.. could be A6. I think we upgraded all but that doesn't matter for the skinning. I understand this will take some time. :) Thanks in advance. :)

Cheers! 8)

[Stewy]

Wow - you can really see the difference in tex - and the amount of work that has to go in! Respect to all painters!

My sim is still about a week away - but the repaints are simply amazing just to drool over! :)

Good luck RS79! :)

[ShotMagnet]

Stewy, that is a totally cool avvie. Is it from last week's season-opener?


Shot

[daskal]

Well.... this winter Abrams of yours is the MOST realistic skin I've ever seen in Steel Beast - I'm afraid that I will be reluctant to play winter scenarios for at least couple of weeks....

Flawless Victory Mate!

[HotTom]

RS,

Both the woodland and the winter are simply awesome.

I haven't been in the field for quite a few years (Hell, I retired 11 years ago) but I can feel the grit and dust.

Best skins I've seen yet.

S!

HT

[Stewy]

Stewy, that is a totally cool avvie. Is it from last week's season-opener?


Shot

Sent you a PM mate ;)

[ShotMagnet]

Copy, replied.


Shot

[RogueSnake79]

Thanks again guys. Unfortunately I found some errors in the file I uploaded. I've started correcting them, and will upload a new version "1.5" later today.

For one thing, I put the wrong track texture in the file. I had forgot that I made one in the past, so I made another one that was less accurate. The older track will be included.

Also noticed an error were the markings that say "No Step" on the driver's hatch show through the snow. Will fix that.

Here's a picture of the skin with the correct T156 Cleat track.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/RogueSnake79/tread.jpg

[Fabfire]

Awesome, RogueSnake! :thumbup:

Looking forward to it!

One more thing: what about a new track for the Woodland 2.0? It came out without a track... :grin:

[RogueSnake79]

Ok guys, I've just uploaded 2 new files.

New sounds, a new sound for the Helo, and a new Ambient sound.

Both sould be up sometime this evening. The new Ambient sound replaces the crickets sound. Which was one of my favorites to begin with, but, I like this new one better myself. So download them, and check them out. To hear the new Ambient sound, just jump in a tank and turn the engine off. Birds man! :)

And I paid for these too, about 7 bucks, so atleast try them out :)

http://www.steelbeasts.com/Downloads/p13_sectionid/256/p13_fileid/1109

[Fabfire]

I tried it - and I like it. Great sounds, RogueSnake! :thumbup:

[Monkie]

Great sounds... thanks RS. The Helo sound would be perfect for a Marine AH-1W or maybe some US Army AH-1S/Q's

Yes I can dream.

Thanks

JC

[3Star]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/RogueSnake79/Snowy2.jpg



Anyone ever tell you you shouldn't mount the tank from the front right fender?


NTM

[Ballpark]

Looks just like the real deal

[RogueSnake79]

I thought this thread died along time ago.. :)

About the footprints, I really wasn't shure how you guys get on the tank. I guess I could have asked lol, did'nt even think too. Anyway, I knew it needed them, and for them to look realistic, so I kinda guessed.

I also knew the M1 had a braided steal cable step hanging from the forward most armor skirt. So I went from there.




I'll take this chance to update you guys on what I have been working on. I've been working on the Leo off and on. And a T-72, and some new sounds.

Buy working on several things at once, it makes it take that much more time before any of them are completed. BUT, I don't get burnt out on a project. So in time I'll have a new skin or 2 for you guys. But being a working man dictates that I can only allocate so much time for skinning.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/RogueSnake79/Pic3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/RogueSnake79/photopart.jpg

[Scorpius]

Sweet!

[Fabfire]

Awesome, RogueSnake! :cool:
The detailing level is fantastic - there goes the bar up again... :)

[Tibbs]

Anyone ever tell you you shouldn't mount the tank from the front right fender?


NTM

And maintain three points of contact as well! LOL
Excellent skinning, RougeSnake79!

[3Star]

About the footprints, I really wasn't shure how you guys get on the tank. I guess I could have asked lol, did'nt even think too. Anyway, I knew it needed them, and for them to look realistic, so I kinda guessed.

I also knew the M1 had a braided steal cable step hanging from the forward most armor skirt. So I went from there.


Just giving you a hard time...

Although the cable loop is on both skirts, there is a hand-grab only on the front left of the tank. The theory is so that you're not standing up and clambering aroud in front of two forward-facing machineguns.

NTM

[bics]

RS, I 've been out of the loop for about 3 months, is any version of that M1 desert skin available? I want to try to make a high quality SB video and I like that skin.

[Fabfire]

There you go: http://www.steelbeasts.com/Downloads/p13_sectionid/255/p13_fileid/952

[bics]

Thanks Fabfire, I was looking for the wrong thing, I put M1A1 in the search in downloads and that does'nt come up.

[Fabfire]

You are welcome. Wouldn't let you without a RogueSnake's skin. :)

[RogueSnake79]

Well, I got bored the other night and decided to update the desert skin. After seeing that video, I could see how much more work it needed. This one will be uploaded in the same spot as the old one monday or tuesday. The overall color is much closer to the real one IMO. Plus it has alot of little updates, that overall make it much better than the current offering I have in the dl section.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/RogueSnake79/557.jpg

[JG11Bear]

RS that is bloody great! Fantastic work.

Bear

[Stewy]

That looks killer RS - Bravo Zulu!

[bics]

[quote=RogueSnake79;131117]Well, I got bored the other night and decided to update the desert skin. After seeing that video, I could see how much more work it needed.

No probs maestro, After seeing that skin, I'll re-do the vid and put it in.

[daskal]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/RogueSnake79/557.jpg

Good god - that looks awesome - cant wait :)))))

[Fabfire]

Ahhhhh! :bigsmile: Wonderful! I was waiting for a new M1A1 from you - but you always manage to surpass my wildest dreams, RS!
Awesome! I can see you updated the thermal sights, MG's... What a beauty! :cool:
I can't wait to get it!

[Wicked]

Very nice job on the desert skin! Looks great! :)

Cheers! 8)

[dejawolf]

for a split second, i thought i was viewing a photograph ;)
nice work on the shading!

always inspiring work hehe.

[Scorpius]

SchaWing!!!

:biggrin:

[RogueSnake79]

Thanks for the kind words guys. Got a question, chan, or no chan. I liked the idea, but now that I added it it kinda makes the tank look like it's smilling. And we can't have that :)

Also, which track? The one in this image, or the one in the first. One represents what a track looks like after a few mile's on the highway, and the other in the sand.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/RogueSnake79/6936.jpg

[Wicked]

Thanks for the kind words guys. Got a question, chan, or no chan. I liked the idea, but now that I added it it kinda makes the tank look like it's smilling. And we can't have that :)

Also, which track? The one in this image, or the one in the first. One represents what a track looks like after a few mile's on the highway, and the other in the sand.

Might be a good idea to upload more then one version so users can choose a favorite skin? Personally I like the one without chains and dirty tracks. :)

Cheers! 8)

[RogueSnake79]

Yeah, thats kinda what I figured :) I'll upload all of it, but it will be a bigger file.
I plan to add low res versions aswell. Will have to wait till tomarrow, but I'll get it done.

[Fabfire]

The solution of various versions is OK, even that if it makes the download bigger.
Anyway, if I had to choose, I'd opt for no chain, and the first track... I like it this way better. :)

RogueSnake, this skin deserves a big WHOOAH! :cvcys:

[Jaguar]

Looks really cool, RS! And yes, providing both versions for all to chose from should be thing to do.

[RogueSnake79]

Ok, its been uploaded, weigh's in at 14mb's. Should be available soon.

BTW the turrent roof, and mg files are really still in their noob state. I will update them in file version 4.0 in the coming weeks.

[Fabfire]

Got it! Awesome! Outstanding! Yessssssssss! :luxhello:

[Fabfire]

This skin definitely needs a new mine plow! :)
Here it goes!

http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/Steel_Beasts_Pics/Mine_Plow_3.0.png

[Wicked]

Very nice guys! I downloaded the latest desert skin and the textures are very nicely done. Haven't tested the mineplow yet. Any plans to make a Bradley desert skin with those details?

Cheers! 8)

[RogueSnake79]

Looks very cool fabfire :)

I don't plan on doing a brad for sometime, mybe someday. I just takes so long to do a 1 off skin in high resolution (especially for me, becuse I work a full time job) that I have to really think about what I choose to work on. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to do one, but my main intrest continues to be the heavy tanks of the worlds armies.


The next new one will be a Leo2A5.

[Fabfire]

Looks very cool fabfire :)

I don't plan on doing a brad for sometime, mybe someday. I just takes so long to do a 1 off skin in high resolution (especially for me, becuse I work a full time job) that I have to really think about what I choose to work on. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to do one, but my main intrest continues to be the heavy tanks of the worlds armies.


The next new one will be a Leo2A5.

Thanks a lot, RogueSnake! I really appreciate it! :bigsmile: I just couldn't help myself... This M1 is fantastic - the bar went up again - looks like a photo of the real thing... I love it to no end. :)

Hummm... Next to go is the Leo2A5... Just great! I've been dreaming about this ubertemplate since you've first mentioned it. But could you consider doing another M1 before that - an update on the woodland - built on this much improved template? There are so many cool details and additions you've made in this Desert one... :red:

This new desert skin is a dream come true... It's a joy to see this one in action!

Thanks so much for sharing!

[RogueSnake79]

Well, I included the blank skin for you fabfire. I though, ahh, I throw in a blank one so he can do his thing with markings or whatever. :) I'm really glad you like it fab, I like it too :) Its really what I wanted way back when I first started the template. And when I get the mg and turrent roof completed I will be completely happy with it. I've needed to get these done for the longest time.

[Fabfire]

I see. As you must have imagined, I'm already messing up with it... I asked because... Well, I just had to ask. Anyway, I'll mess around with your blank one... Let's see what comes out of it. :clin:

I do understand when you say you're happy with the result - as it is awesome in the fullest sense of the word - and I'll keep waiting to the final result.

And the Leo2A5... :)

Cheers,

Fab

[Wicked]

Hi RogueSnake79. Made a few screens from your latest skin. Thanks for sharing. Excellent details! :)

http://members.chello.nl/~wf.vanwamel/SBProPE_096.jpg

http://members.chello.nl/~wf.vanwamel/SBProPE_097.jpg

http://members.chello.nl/~wf.vanwamel/SBProPE_098.jpg

Cheers!

[Fabfire]

Awesome, Wicked! :)

[RogueSnake79]

I saw them over at simhq, great shots! TY