Scorpius Skins Part II

[Scorpius]

Work on the Marder ambush skin is about 1/2 way done. Stay tuned...

[Jaguar]

Way to go, Scorp!

[Fabfire]

Whoohooo! Now that sounds sweet...:cool3:

Scorpius, I would like to have a M1A1 ambush skin too. Is that a possibility?
It would be nice having M1s and Leos together, using the ambush theme.That would be something! Thanks for the excellent skins!

And thank you so much for your kind comment on my M1 woodland skin. The same goes to RogueSnake (your skins rock, man!) and to Daskal. You guys made some sleepless nights well worth it. You are the experts. Those four skins I posted are the first I've ever done, so it means a lot to me.

[RogueSnake79]

Sounds cool.

I've got another one for ya :)

But it should be easy, a early ww2 german 2A4. That German gray, with the cross. That would be cool.

I've been fool'n around with your template BTW. :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/RogueSnake79/258.jpg

[Scorpius]

Groovy!

Rogue that looks pretty tough! Gray w/cross...easy peasy...

Fabfire, thanks. Yes, I can do an ambush for the M1 as well. 1 more on the list....

Gotta run for now.

[Fabfire]

Thanks, Scorp! I'm looking forward to it!

[Scorpius]

Okay I'm going to finish the Marder this weekend and *try* to knock out RogueSnakes request for the overal gray skin. This past weekend I spent most of my time editing the FC vid, so didn't do any skinning work.

[Scorpius]

Marder 1a3 ambush pattern

1024 res.

The Jaguar is next on the ambush list.

RogueSnake's gray Leo2a4 is mostly done except for the turret roof.

[RogueSnake79]

Sweet :)

[Fabfire]

Yes. The ambush skin has that special effect - Marders look mean, now....:)
Great work!

[Jaguar]

That's a sweetie indeed, man!

[Scorpius]

Okay RogueSnake...I finally got a free moment to finish this.

I also reworked some older stuff, like my winter Leo1A5DK.

[RogueSnake79]

Awsome, I told you that would look cool :)

[Scorpius]

Thanks! Yeah it looks pretty good if I may say so. I suppose I should upload it, huh?

[Fabfire]

Hey, Scorp! I have just downloaded the new Leo Early WW2 camo skin.
Looks cool! Great job you've done there!

[Scorpius]

Thanks Fabfire! More craziness to come soon in the near future.

[Fabfire]

I can't hardly wait...:clin:

Cheers,

Fabfire

[panzerschreck]

that WW2 leo skin looks damn good. Is the marder already available in the download section?

[Scorpius]

that WW2 leo skin looks damn good. Is the marder already available in the download section?

Yes, the Marder ambush is in the DL section, and thanks!

[Scorpius]

that WW2 leo skin looks damn good. Is the marder already available in the download section?


http://www.steelbeasts.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Downloads&file=index&req=getit&lid=973

I posted this here because I had a hard time finding it.

[Scorpius]

I've been doing a bit of work on my NTC Abrams... I hope to have this done soon, Using RogueSnake's template.

[Scorpius]

Wait! If you act now there's more!

Retro WW2 Sherman-ish look.

[Jaguar]

WOW! That looks cool, man. :)

[Scorpius]

WOW! That looks cool, man. :)

Thank you sir! :D

[Fabfire]

Wonderful, Scorp!
Loved them both, specially the M1 retro-sherman-style. This is a skin I can't be without...:grin:

[Scorpius]

Thank you!

I think the big star on the skirt needs to be a bit smaller, but I'll hopefully have them both done by the end of the weekend.

[Fabfire]

Great! I am looking forward to it! :cool3:

AH! I see what you mean - the star on the side skirt - yes, I think it can be a little smaller, too.

I am revising my latest M1, too - seems I've got carried away with the blacks on that one...

[MajorMagee]

Here's a couple of reference images for sizing the star.

[RogueSnake79]

I can upload the latest version of the template when you want it Scorp. Its alot better.

[Fabfire]

I can upload the latest version of the template when you want it Scorp. Its alot better.
I was just about to ask you for that.. I have been building my own templates, but as I use yours exclusively as the base, it's hard to set up the right blank layer, so I can get the final product to look as good as I wanted it to...

[RogueSnake79]

As long as you don't give it out to anyone. I'm not through with it yet.
Give me some time to clean it out, and I'll pm you.

[Fabfire]

As long as you don't give it out to anyone. I'm not through with it yet.
Give me some time to clean it out, and I'll pm you.
Roger that. Thanks a lot!

[Scorpius]

I can upload the latest version of the template when you want it Scorp. Its alot better.

Thank you thank you!

[Scorpius]

Still need to do the turret roof, but there is light at the end of the tunnel on this one. I'm also going to try to work on the plow a bit.

[Fabfire]

It's looking pretty good. It's very difficult to find the right desert camo scheme in 2-3 colors. Getting it right is an acomplishment by itself.

I really like it. I'm looking forward to it! And the M1 "Shermanized". And the M1 in Tiger ambush camo... :)

[Scorpius]

Okay for those who are interested, I've uploaded the 3 color desert scheme for the Abrams. Here is the description...

"3 Color Desert Abrams by Scorpius

Inspired by an NTC pattern, although different. 2048 and 1024 resolution included along with the turret roof. Thanks to RogueSnake for his template."

[Fabfire]

Just got it, Scorp. Great looking M1, a fantastic job! :)

[Scorpius]

Thanks Fabfire, I appreciate it!

[RogueSnake79]

Very cool scheme. I've seen pictures of a tank in Iraq with very simular colors.

[Scorpius]

Thanks RS. BTW This weekend get ready for an update to the Leo1A5 template. I'll send it by filefactory.

[Scorpius]

I've been reworking some of my older textures. First is the Leo1A5DK, hi-res...More detailed and a few parts I missed the first time around.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/Old.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/New.jpg

[Scorpius]

This version is almost finished. It will include hull and turret roof textures for German and Canadian Nato woodland and winter schemes.

[RogueSnake79]

Looks great man. Mine plow looks cool too.

[Scorpius]

Thanks! The mine plow-I don't know where that came from, I think it's the stock version.

[Scorpius]

The new Leo1's have been submitted for dl. I had to split them in 2 to make the upload size adequate.

[Fabfire]

I liked this new one, Scorp. The new camo (both the woodland and winter) patterns are beautiful!

[Scorpius]

Thanks man!

[RogueSnake79]

new sig is pretty freak'n sweet too :)

[Scorpius]

new sig is pretty freak'n sweet too :)

LOL Thanks bud!

[Fabfire]

I changed mine, too, to match the standard size... LOL
But both yours and RogueSnake's new one are cool! :)

[Scorpius]

I changed mine, too, to match the standard size... LOL
But both yours and RogueSnake's new one are cool! :)

Hey that looks cool!

[Jaguar]

Oh, another sweetie, Scorp! :)

[Fabfire]

Thank you! :bigsmile:

[Scorpius]

Oh, another sweetie, Scorp! :)

Thanks man.

[Scorpius]

New stuff. I spent awhile doing netting and some snow effects ala RogueSnake's M1 winter texture.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/1.jpg

[RogueSnake79]

Awsome!

[Scorpius]

Thanks bud! I think by this weekend I'll be uploading more than a few skins.

[Jaguar]

Cool stuff, Scorp!

[Fabfire]

Those Leos w/ net are terrific!

[Scorpius]

Thank you gents!

[Scorpius]

These 2 "enhanced" skins have been submitted for download. They include the turret roof textures and the main files are 2048 in size. They look the same as in the most recent screenies previously in this thread, I've just tweaked it here and there. The winter texture has nets and snow coverage, and the woodland has nets added.

[9erRed]

These 2 "enhanced" skins have been submitted for download. They include the turret roof textures and the main files are 2048 in size. They look the same as in the most recent screenies previously in this thread, I've just tweaked it here and there.

Greetings Scorpius,

Just a note on the original model skin. There seems to be an incorrectly rendered section on the Gun tube, the second section of thermal sleave (from the muzzel) appears to be slid forward by 1/2 it's length. Leaving a gap exposing the barrel. The thermal sleave has to completly cover the entire barrel assembly, save for the fume extractor, to do it's job correctly.

Did something get moved slightly in the original skin layout?

Later ..... 9erRed

[Scorpius]

Greetings Scorpius,

Just a note on the original model skin. There seems to be an incorrectly rendered section on the Gun tube, the second section of thermal sleave (from the muzzel) appears to be slid forward by 1/2 it's length. Leaving a gap exposing the barrel. The thermal sleave has to completly cover the entire barrel assembly, save for the fume extractor, to do it's job correctly.

Did something get moved slightly in the original skin layout?

Later ..... 9erRed

Hiya! Do you have a screenshot, and which texture are you using?

Edit: I'm not showing any issues on my end here. Perhaps it's a mapping issue....?

Thanks!

[9erRed]

Hiya! Do you have a screenshot, and which texture are you using?
Edit: I'm not showing any issues on my end here. Perhaps it's a mapping issue....?
Thanks!

Ref the missing thermal cover section.

It's from your image pictures that are posted in this thread. And I'm assuming also placed in the downloads section?

Ps: If I haven't mentioned it yet the skins are all execellent!

Later ..... 9erRed

[Scorpius]

Ref the missing thermal cover section.

It's from your image pictures that are posted in this thread. And I'm assuming also placed in the downloads section?

Ps: If I haven't mentioned it yet the skins are all execellent!

Later ..... 9erRed

Thank you!

BTW I'm not sure what that is...maybe a modeling issue? I don't know. The actual texture has that detailed, I can't explain why it's so skinny.

Thanks for the compliment!

[Fabfire]

It's a really good looking Leo1 you've released, Scorp!
I specially liked the muzzle shading...:cool:
4386

[Scorpius]

Thank you Fabfire! I appreciate that you and most others here are sincere.

[Zipuli]

Thanks Scorp! This is now the Leo 1 I use! Last one being your previous version ;)

Zip

[MajorMagee]

The "missing" thermal sleeve section is in fact an accurate representation of the real thing.

[Scorpius]

Thanks Zipuli, and thanks Maj. for that info.

[Scorpius]

Coming very soon-Leo1A5 "Achtung" skin pack. I think these will be pretty effective, especially if you have no TIS.

[Scorpius]

The black and white test...

[9erRed]

Greetings all,

Ref the missing thermal sleve section.

After some futher investiagation, the section in question is still thermally protected but with a denser and smaller/narrower sleve. This section is where the rear hull "travel lock" secures to the barrel, and the additional length along the barrel (section wider than travel lock hasp) is to allow for slight "barrel run in" while still securing the barrel.

The smaller section is not as bad as the model shows and only slightly smaller than the normal thermal sleve.

Pic's attached, 9erRed

[Jaguar]

Gosh, the Leo1 is getting more and more Wehrmacht-like.

[Fabfire]

I really love those Whermacht camo schemes. Got me thinking in adapting some Tiger camo to the Leo2... There's lots of interesting schemes used on the Tigers, as heavy (Tiger) Bns had their unique camo patterns...

4433

[Scorpius]

I actually didn't have the wehrmacht in mind. I'm using a camo generating filter in Photoshop to do this that makes things fairly easy to do. I was looking for a pattern that would blend well with the terrain over a small distance. The smaller the pattern is, the better it works I think. It took some time to decide on the coloration, but this pattern imo makes the Leo look more intimidating.

Come to think of it, it does look wehrmacht-like doesn't it? I'd like to see a .sce where it's Leo's vs. T-72 and nobody has TIS capability. I'm just looking to try something different than the NATO pattern or overall green thing.

[oscar19681]

I've been doing a bit of work on my NTC Abrams... I hope to have this done soon, Using RogueSnake's template.


Nice one needs some work though . but i,ve been looking for an ntc skin for quite some time

[Fabfire]

I actually didn't have the wehrmacht in mind. I'm using a camo generating filter in Photoshop to do this that makes things fairly easy to do. I was looking for a pattern that would blend well with the terrain over a small distance. The smaller the pattern is, the better it works I think. It took some time to decide on the coloration, but this pattern imo makes the Leo look more intimidating.

Come to think of it, it does look wehrmacht-like doesn't it? I'd like to see a .sce where it's Leo's vs. T-72 and nobody has TIS capability. I'm just looking to try something different than the NATO pattern or overall green thing.

Yes. I have been experimenting with this Camouflage filter too, and you're right - the smaller the pattern, the better it works. The new pattern really got the Leo looking mean.:)

The NATO pattern is nice, I like it, but the Wehrmacht had all those cool patterns... I really like what you're doing. We should try more of those WW2 camo patterns - I feel they will look very good on the sleeker MBT's like the M1, Leo and T-72M1, T80U, etc.

There is something NATO I haven't see around here yet: the old MERDC pattern. Pic from George R. Bradford's AFV News web site: http://www.afvnews.ca/ (http://www.afvnews.ca/%29:)

http://www.afvnews.ca/-media/camouflage/m113a1.gif

[Scorpius]

Rgr that Fabfire. I've been wanting to do some Merdc skins for ages, but haven't gotten to them because other textures always seem to take priority. I think the Merdc scheme would work well. The wehrmacht in WW2 had some pretty innovative schemes IMO. They were for the most part unit-specific and so that brought very diverse differences in patterns.
:thumbup:

[Fabfire]

Absolutely. Yes. I am toying with the idea of a M1 with the MERDC pattern...
The Tiger battalions had some awesome patterns - and then there are the markings... The most spetacular was the "Kinght on a Charger" used by sPzAbt.505 - it was adopted by Panzerbatallion 33, of the Bundeswehr...

http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/TIGER-1%20PICS/sPzAbt505.gif

(http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=4442&stc=1&d=1157663230)

[Scorpius]

Inspiring, I may have to put that on a Leo, thanks! :biggrin:

[Fabfire]

Inspiring, I may have to put that on a Leo, thanks! :biggrin:
Well, that was precisely my intention...:1:
And since we are on the subject, the sPzAbt.501 also had a way cool marking:

http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/Tiger1-2002-Picz/sPzAbt.501-Tiger-Logo.gif

[Scorpius]

Yes, YES! I'm having an herbal essence moment, bwahahahahaha! :thumbup: :biggrin: I'll be working on those skins this evening when I get home.

[Fabfire]

Yes, YES! I'm having an herbal essence moment, bwahahahahaha! :thumbup: :biggrin: I'll be working on those skins this evening when I get home.

I hope you'll have fun with this new idea. :biggrin:
I know I am looking forward to the results!:cool3:

[Eisenschwein]

Look here:

http://chrito.users1.50megs.com/_data/divemblems/emblems1main.htm

[Fabfire]

Look here:

http://chrito.users1.50megs.com/_data/divemblems/emblems1main.htm

Wonderful site. Has emblems of all units in the Wehrmacht. :cool:

Thanks a lot! :thumbup:

[Scorpius]

Great reference, thank you!

[Scorpius]

Okay these are just about done.

They have to be buttoned up and uploaded.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/AchtungWoodland.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/AchtungWinter.jpg

[Fabfire]

WOW! Awesome work, Scorp! :cool:
And they've got the "Kinght on a Charger" too! :)
Loved the "Achtung!" :thumbup:

[Scorpius]

Thanks FF!

I'm attaching a jpeg of my color swatches that I use in case anybody else wants them.

[Jaguar]

Cool stuff as always, Scorp! :thumbup:

[Fabfire]

I sure do! Thanks for sharing!:)
And already Achtung-downloading!

[Scorpius]

Thank you gents. Good to know I have a couple of fans out there. :biggrin:

[Jaguar]

Oh and Fab, that sPzAbt.501 emblem looks really nice on the Leo2A5! :cool:

[Fabfire]

Oh and Fab, that sPzAbt.501 emblem looks really nice on the Leo2A5! :cool:

Yesss! It surely does, Jaguar!:)

[Scorpius]

Re-do's of earlier skins. These are done and just have to be uploaded.

[Fabfire]

A really cool remake! :thumbup:
Downloading...

[Scorpius]

There is still lots of detailing and tweaking but this is starting to look as I wanted it too.

[Fabfire]

There is still lots of detailing and tweaking but this is starting to look as I wanted it too.
Amazing! This is high-tech digital camo (things are getting more and more sophisticated these days: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/2386731.stm) - and seeing your screenshots, it works just fine... I'm really looking forward to the end result!
You are the camouflage master!:)

[Jaguar]

WOW! This looks really cool, Scorp! :debile2: Chameleon camos might be the alternative for camo nets, which in SB Pro looks too flat imo.

Good job! :thumbup:

[Scorpius]

Thanks guys!

I started this a few months ago but stopped to work on other skins. It's taken awhile in Photoshop to come up with a process to make it fairly easy to do instead of drawing rectangles and shapes from scratch. Now that I've figured it out, it's not so labor-intensive. I did it using a combination of VanDerLee's Camouflage filter along with the Pixelate and Mosaic filters. The trick was coming up with the right sequence.

[Scorpius]

I made the pattern even smaller and I think it works better. Still more to be done.

[Scorpius]

Can you see the M1's?

[RogueSnake79]

Thats got a very cool modern look. This very well could be what an M1A2 looks like in the future.

[Scorpius]

Thanks man. I'm hoping to have that done fairly soon. Here's a WIP of a dirty, grungy, chipped Leo1A5....

[Fabfire]

The Abrams digital camo pattern is so effective... That quote "You are either part of the problem, the solution, or the landscape" doesn't apply anymore, as the landscape can be now a BIG part of the problem - or the solution, if you are lucky enough too be in a M1A1 Abrams with Scorp's digital camo... :bigsmile:

About the Leo 1A5 - great work! Liked it a lot - plus there is that super duper marking... :cool:

[Scorpius]

A little more work tonight.....

This kitty is a little unkept...

BTW Thanks Fab.

[Fabfire]

Looking even better, Scorp! :bigsmile:

[Scorpius]

Thank you Fabfire.

This project is finished and will be uploaded soon.

[Fabfire]

Great work, Scorp! The sPzAbt.502 tiger marking is looking pretty cool on this one! :thumbup:

[Scorpius]

Appreciate it Fabfire, thanks!

[Jaguar]

Ah, more meat for the Afrika Korps. :luxhello:

Old Erwin likes to thank you, sir! :cvcsalut:

[Scorpius]

Danke! :biggrin:

Coming soon, the new improved 4th CMBG First Clash Leo, called "Eh, Comrade?".

[RogueSnake79]

That looks awsome Scorp.

[Fabfire]

Danke! :biggrin:

Coming soon, the new improved 4th CMBG First Clash Leo, called "Eh, Comrade?".
WOW! This one have a mean look... Really cool, Scorp! :)

[Scorpius]

Thank you, thank you! I've got some netting work to do and I'm probably going to make some hi-res tracks as well.

[Scorpius]

Almost there.....

[ShotMagnet]

You will, of course, be sharing this with your worthy Communist adversary? By 'worthy' I mean 'willing to let myself play sabot-tennis with you'.


Shot

[Fabfire]

Almost there.....
Looking sharp! Great work! Dowloading...:bigsmile:

[Scorpius]

Thank you gents, hahaha!

Shot, affixed to my incoming sabot is a shot of Wodka for you. Salud!!! :luxhello:

Sabot tennis<----:biggrin:

[Zipuli]

Really nice looking tank there Scorpius! Still planning on more of these cool Leo 1 skins?

Zip

[Scorpius]

Hey Zipuli, thanks!

I guess it's a continuous process. As I come up with new or better features I'm tempted to update everything. I have to finish my M1 digital camo skin next and get that done. It's a vicous cycle of neverending skin work. LOL! :biggrin:

After I finish the M1 I am going to update my M901 and Fist-V desert pattern. I promised somebody some Netherlands patterns for the leos.....on and on and on it goes.

[Zipuli]

Hey, just tested the newest Leo1 more, and the skin is very good, love the weathering and mud (the best so far!), and not bad nets at all (much better than the last one that seemed to float a bit), but the red glass looks a bit funny - maybe it works better in desert? Also I noticed that the gaps on the the commander's and loader's hatch-sides (you know what I mean??) look red and glassy. Maybe tweak those a bit for next version? :) Keep them coming!

I know what you mean by the neverending work! It's gotten to my head too :P

Zip

[Scorpius]

Hey Zipuli, thanks. Yes, those are the little problem areas that have bugged me for awhile. A few areas don't completely line up right. There's a few things that need to sorted out, and thy will be done.....eventually. :biggrin:

[Stewy]

Fantastic stuff Scorp - could you add an Aussie Leo to the pile of requests please Sir?

Happy to do some research for you mate ;)

Am new to the forums - so apologies if this had been covered ;)

[Scorpius]

Fantastic stuff Scorp - could you add an Aussie Leo to the pile of requests please Sir?

Happy to do some research for you mate ;)

Am new to the forums - so apologies if this had been covered ;)

Welcome Stewy! I'd be happy to tackle the Aussie Leo for you, and thank you. Any references you have would be helpful.

[Stewy]

Thanks for being so cool about it mate - I actually DL'd a Leo 1 tex from the site just to have a look at it (I've done done VBS repainting before) and HOLY COW! That IS a complicated texture to paint! My deepest respect to you and other painters for producing such high quality stuff.

I'll do some research mate, and see what I come up with ;)

Thanks again mate - you're the best! :D

[Scorpius]

No prob and thanks. Once you have a template, it's not that bad. The trick is if you come up with a pattern from scratch as far as getting it all to line up properly. That part is what takes time. I told Oystein I'd work on some Norwegien patterns too, which I should start soon, so I'll be giving my drawing tablet a workout. :biggrin:

[Stewy]

He he, thanks mate - good luck with it all! :)

[Øystein]

I told Oystein I'd work on some Norwegien patterns too, which I should start soon, so I'll be giving my drawing tablet a workout. :biggrin:

:luxhello:

[Hackworth]

You will, of course, be sharing this with your worthy Communist adversary? By 'worthy' I mean 'willing to let myself play sabot-tennis with you'.


Shot


Is "sabot-tennis" like pocket-pool? If so, yer sick.

[TankCat]

The new Canadian Leo is amazing! Thanks, eh!

(Sorry. Couldn't resist.)

[Scorpius]

Thanks TankCat! :biggrin:

Hack keep yer mind out of the gutter and on your own er...rounds. :debile2:

[Scorpius]

Here is just a quick update....

Norwegian Leo1 skins have been started

Aussie Leo1 skins have also been started.

NTC Abrams V.2 is getting there as well as the digital camo M1.

These are going to be slow going because I'm also working on a project for something else which is time-sensitive.

[Fabfire]

Thanks for the update, Scorp! I am waiting with special interest for the NTC Abrams V.2 and the digital camo M1. :)

Cheers!

[Stewy]

Aussie Leo1 skins have also been started.

*sniffles, wipes tear and tries to control blubbering upper lip*

I think I love you Scorp!

Please post pics to drool over if you get time :)

[Scorpius]

BTW I forgot to add the M2A2 Woodland WIP.... too much going on right now.

[the_shadow]

No swedish Leo2A4? :P

no, seriously... you´re doing a great job with some really nice textures :)
keep it up :)

[Scorpius]

Thanks!

I think there is already a Swedish 2A4.

Anyway there is steady progress being made on both the Australian and Norwegian fronts....There is still MUCH to be done.

[Stewy]

HOLY COW - Both look amazing mate - thanks so much - I'm loving them already!

they're looking fantastic Scorp! :D Good luck with the project! :)

[Fabfire]

Thanks!

I think there is already a Swedish 2A4.

Anyway there is steady progress being made on both the Australian and Norwegian fronts....There is still MUCH to be done.
They are both already looking pretty cool, Scorp! :thumbup:

[Øystein]

Thanks!

I think there is already a Swedish 2A4.

Anyway there is steady progress being made on both the Australian and Norwegian fronts....There is still MUCH to be done.


Ohh, looking nice :)

Øystein

[the_shadow]

Thanks!

I think there is already a Swedish 2A4.



Yes, i know there is a swedish 2A4 out there, and i have that skin...

but i would like one in swedish Splinter pattern...

but, i guess i just have to wait for the next patch, then i will have a Strv 122 (Leo 2A5S) and a CV90 to play with :D

[Scorpius]

Thanks guys. This week has been a pain as far as finding time to skin but I'll be working on it this weekend so look for more screenies Sunday evening or Monday.

:thelmuts:

[Stewy]

Yeah, I hate it how RL 1.0 gets in the way! Because of work I only had to time for a quick drive around a map with my Leos...

Thanks for that update mate ;)

[Scorpius]

I got a little bit of work done yesterday. I have to take a wee break though, I think I've been bitten by some venomous insect. I need to go to the doctor this afternoon.

[RogueSnake79]

Thats not good! Spider?

[Stewy]

I got a little bit of work done yesterday. I have to take a wee break though, I think I've been bitten by some venomous insect. I need to go to the doctor this afternoon.

Tough times mate :( - I sincerely hope you're feeling better soon!

[Fabfire]

I got a little bit of work done yesterday. I have to take a wee break though, I think I've been bitten by some venomous insect. I need to go to the doctor this afternoon.
Take care, Scorp, those things can be serious. I hope you'll be back in no time!

[Scorpius]

Hey thanks guys, I sincerely appreciate it.

Yup, I was right, brown recluse bite. That's my 2nd. The first was in Ft. Benning GA in 91. I go pick up my antibiotics in the morning. :biggrin:

[Stewy]

Hang in there mate - drugs are the answer!

[Jaguar]

Take care of yourself Scorp, and get well soon!
:drink:

[cobrabase]

Whoah. Um... what matters is... the LOCATION OF THE BITE and how swollen it's gotten. YEOW!

I'm lucky... my face came about a foot from an actual Black Widow but for some reason I chose to focus my eyes close and saw it. Did not scare me until I learned that their venom is more potent than a rattlesnake. Got the leech treatment and parasites in the Florida Phase of Ranger school. Georgia's full of 'dem nasties. Not as scary as a Saudi desert camel spider though.

What about the poison? They use a seringe and pull it out? Hope it didn't fester too bad. Hang in there. At least you're not in the field. :)

[Fabfire]

Hey thanks guys, I sincerely appreciate it.

Yup, I was right, brown recluse bite. That's my 2nd. The first was in Ft. Benning GA in 91. I go pick up my antibiotics in the morning. :biggrin:

I whish you a smooth and real fast recovery, Scorp!

[Scorpius]

I've done a wee bit of work since last weekend. Depending how long it takes to get my brakes done tomorrow I hope to have some free time to continue the process.

[Fabfire]

Very good to have you back, Scorp! :bigsmile:
Leos are looking great.
Hey, what a cool new signature! 8-)

[Scorpius]

Very good to have you back, Scorp! :bigsmile:
Leos are looking great.
Hey, what a cool new signature! 8-)

Thank you sir! :cvcys:

[Stewy]

They look fantastic mate - they're coming along sensationally well!

[Jaguar]

Very cool looking Leos, Scorp! :thumbup:

[Scorpius]

Danke schoen guys! I did manage to get some more done this evening on the LeoAS1 until the teething 1 year old lost her mind. She's a wild one who's high-pitched screaming could shatter bone much less crystal.

[Jester_UK]

Danke schoen guys! I did manage to get some more done this evening on the LeoAS1 until the teething 1 year old lost her mind. She's a wild one who's high-pitched screaming could shatter bone much less crystal.

You've got my deepest sympathies. Mine turned 13 in April and I STILL have nightmares about her baby years!

One good cure is pour a stiff shot of whiskey (only the best quality Scotch will do). Rub a little bit on her gums and it'll numb the pain for her.

...... And if that doesn't work down the rest of it yourself...... That will numb her pain for you!! :wink2:


BTW. How you feeling yourself now after that spider bite? Getting better fast I hope.

[Fabfire]

Danke schoen guys! I did manage to get some more done this evening on the LeoAS1 until the teething 1 year old lost her mind. She's a wild one who's high-pitched screaming could shatter bone much less crystal.
I can imagine that. Well, I bet she makes you forget about the spider alright... :bigsmile:
Your leos are great, Scorp! I was looking at the Achtung Leo today. It's wonderful... I think I love it... :cool:

[Stewy]

Was just curious mate - are you going to add squadron markings (the <, >, V, etc) to the Leo AS1 or just keep it 'au naturale'?

The net seems to show both versions on exercises, so I suppose it doens't matter much...

I also found some great pics of Aussie camnet (which has a distinct colour) in case you wanted to use them - again completely cool if you don't :)

Thanks mate - it's looking great! I love the Norwegian one too - that'll definately be my other Leo tank in the sim! :D

[Scorpius]

Thanks gents!

The anti-biotics are flowing through my system as I write, and the little one is napping.

Hey Stewy. Yes I was planning on adding markings. I was looking through a yahoo image search and found some great examples, even if they are in model kit form, but they look pretty good.

http://hsfeatures.com/features04/leopardas1bg_1.htm

http://www.mheaust.com.au/Aust/gallery/Leoas1/leopard.htm

[Stewy]

Thanks gents!

The anti-biotics are flowing through my system as I write, and the little one is napping.

Hey Stewy. Yes I was planning on adding markings. I was looking through a yahoo image search and found some great examples, even if they are in model kit form, but they look pretty good.

http://hsfeatures.com/features04/leopardas1bg_1.htm

http://www.mheaust.com.au/Aust/gallery/Leoas1/leopard.htm


Thanks Sir for the head's up - glad you're feeling better mate :)

[Fabfire]

Thanks gents!

The anti-biotics are flowing through my system as I write, and the little one is napping.


Ahhhh... They look like little angels when they are asleep, it's a wonderful time when they are small... You'll miss it when they grow up... :smile2:

I hope you will recover in no time. :)

[Scorpius]

She is a little angel when she's asleep, and when she wakes up she turns into a wraith, a demon, a hellion of such evil cunning and poor temperament that anything she touches turns to ashes. :biggrin: The other day I caught her pummeling her NINE year old brother because he didn't want her to have one of his toys. I wouldn't change her one bit. :smilelove-1: She's actually quite docile most of the time, except when teething or sleep-deprived.

I am *hoping* to have the AS1 complete or something close to that this weekend. The Norwegian skins are gonna take a bit longer because it's a pain in the arse to line up the camo patterns.

[Fabfire]

She is a little angel when she's asleep, and when she wakes up she turns into a wraith, a demon, a hellion of such evil cunning and poor temperament that anything she touches turns to ashes. :biggrin: The other day I caught her pummeling her NINE year old brother because he didn't want her to have one of his toys. I wouldn't change her one bit. :smilelove-1: She's actually quite docile most of the time, except when teething or sleep-deprived.
LOL. Maybe she will get along with a carrer in the military. If she can beat up her nine year old brother now, just imagine what she will be capable of in say, 20 years from now? :bigsmile: Actually, this is just natural during the teething. My niece (which is nine years old now) was much the same - an angel, but could turn into a small Katrina given the same conditions your daughter is enduring now.

I am *hoping* to have the AS1 complete or something close to that this weekend. The Norwegian skins are gonna take a bit longer because it's a pain in the arse to line up the camo patterns.Those Leos are coming real nice, Scorp! Take your time and get well soon! :)

[Stewy]

Great news Scorp - look forward to it Sir - thanks for all of your hard work on them - good luck with those Norwegian ones too! That's looking cool too!

Can't really comment on the whole "fatherhood" discussion - am not a dad and trying to put it off for as long as possible! :)

[Scorpius]

Almost there.....

[Scorpius]

I am pleased to call this just about done. :biggrin:

[Jaguar]

A job well done, Scorp! :thumbup:

[Fabfire]

Just got it, Scorp. Awesome! :bigsmile:

[Crusty]

Awesome skin (as usual) looks great

cheers :)

[Scorpius]

Thank you!

The Norwegian skins are a bit of a tougher nut to crack, but I'll get em done. :biggrin:

[Øystein]

Thank you!

The Norwegian skins are a bit of a tougher nut to crack, but I'll get em done. :biggrin:

Cool, the aussie one looks really nice :)

[Scorpius]

Thanks!

I took a break from the Leopards to take another pass at an old friend. This is nearly complete. Tank name is "Armorgeddon".

[Fabfire]

Thanks!

I took a break from the Leopards to take another pass at an old friend. This is nearly complete. Tank name is "Armorgeddon".

Whoo-Hoo! :luxhello:

Wonderful! I love Armorgeddon - it's a real cool tank! :cool:

Great work, Scorp! :bigsmile:

[RogueSnake79]

Pretty sweet Scorp.

I wish you would redo that mine plow texture though. It kills me everytime I see it. Unfinished work, and I hate it lol :) Makes me wish I had'nt released it with the desert texture.

I know you could make it better. Or are you like me, no intrest in it? :)

[Scorpius]

Thanks guys!

The mineplow: It's on my to do list for sure. Probably after the Norwegian Leo skins. I'll do one for each theme. :)

[Fabfire]

Thanks guys!

The mineplow: It's on my to do list for sure. Probably after the Norwegian Leo skins. I'll do one for each theme. :)
That's great, Scorp. Thanks! :)

[Scorpius]

That's great, Scorp. Thanks! :)

Thank YOU my good sir! :biggrin:

[Stewy]

HOLY MOLY that Leo's looking Killer - sorry for being so quiet - was overseas for a week for work and couldn't get near the internet for personal use (ie, Steel Beasts forums)

Didn't want you to think I'd lost interest mate :)

Great looking paints all round! - Good luck with those pesky Norwegians!

[Scorpius]

Thanks Stewy! No worries. I knew you wouldn't be gone for forever. I know how real life gets in the way. Now get her out there on the range and get her dirty. :biggrin:

[Stewy]

Oh, is she available mate? I must have missed that on the thread...just checked DLs and couldn't seem to find it :)

[Fabfire]

Oh, is she available mate? I must have missed that on the thread...just checked DLs and couldn't seem to find it :)
Here, Stewy;http://www.steelbeasts.com/Downloads/p13_sectionid/255/p13_fileid/1107

[Scorpius]

Thanks Fabfire.

I did some experimentation with the plow. It's basically the stock skin with some heavier paint chipping and RogueSnake's cool blade texture, modified. It's nowhere near done.

[Stewy]

Thanks Fabs for the link, Sir!

Scorp - that Leo is THE BEST!!!! I love the paintwork you've done - that callsign on the rear deck looks SO tough!

Thanks so much for ALL of the hard work you've put in - I absolutely LOVE it!!! :D :D :D It's incredible!

[Fabfire]

Thanks Fabfire.

I did some experimentation with the plow. It's basically the stock skin with some heavier paint chipping and RogueSnake's cool blade texture, modified. It's nowhere near done.
Looks absolutely great! :thumbup:

[Stewy]

That plow's looking good - can it be used on all of the tanks?

Good luck with it - you're a painting machine, Scorp!

"Call Mr. Plow,
That's my name,
That name again
Is Mr. Plow."

:D

[Scorpius]

Thanks guys and you're welcome Stewy!

I think the same plow is used for most of the MBT's but I could be wrong. Mr. Plow<---LMAO!

[Stewy]

Cool mate, thanks for the info, I'd love to ba able to put your plow on all of the tanks in SB - that would be great!

I think that we should make a rule that whenever we breach a minefield, we have to sing the "Mr Plow" song! ;)

[Scorpius]

LOL! Thanks!

I think I am almost done with the desert plow. I'll have to do a green and winter version as well. Also the final version of my NTC Abrams is just about finished.

[Stewy]

Looks great mate - love the weathering!

[Jaguar]

Gotta second that. The weathering looks really great!

[RogueSnake79]

See, now thats what I'm talking about :)

Looks great dude!

[Scorpius]

Thanks Sirs!

[Fabfire]

Looking great, Scorp! :thumbup:

[BipBip]

Very nice mine plow skin you made there, Scorpius.

That was one of the "low res texture" items to improve, for sure !

[Scorpius]

Thank you BipBip. I will try to get this uploaded by tomorrow at the latest.

[Stewy]

Great news Sir! certainly more minefields will be in my missions now! :D

[Fabfire]

Thank you BipBip. I will try to get this uploaded by tomorrow at the latest.
Very good! I REALLY want this one! :bigsmile:

[[EDM]Lipe]

where I can obtain template for the M901? I need the three textures that form the set.

Thank you and sorry for my english.

[Scorpius]

Updated the older version of this Abrams and included the plow texture.

Now back to my Norwegian Leo's and a woodland and winter plow too.

Hi Lipe. I'm not quite sure what you're looking for. I don't think I added a template for my M901, but I did upload the textures for woodland and desert. The desert one needs to be updated but that's far down my list at the moment.

[Fabfire]

The Abrams is looking super! Excellent work on the plow! :clap:
Looking forward to it, Scorp! :bigsmile:

[Stewy]

Looks fantastic Scorp - excuse my noob question - can the plow be used on other tanks too?

Good luck with the Norge stuff - I'm amazed by the stuff you produce! :)

[Scorpius]

Thanks gents! Stewy, yes I think the same plow works for all blue MBT's.

[Fabfire]

Thanks for sharing, Scorp! This one is really outstanding, great work! :clap:
http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/Steel_Beasts_Scr/Armorgeddon.jpg

[Scorpius]

Thanks bud! :biggrin:

BTW Rogue Snake's templates make this all possible. ;)

[Fabfire]

Thanks bud! :biggrin:

BTW Rogue Snake's templates make this all possible. ;)
You are most welcome. :bigsmile:
Yep. RogueSnake's templates and all his skins ROCK! :cvcys:

[BipBip]

Nice ! Will use it on my stock Abrams.

[Scorpius]

Thank you thank you!!!

The Norwegian Leo is proving difficult to really make nice. The problem is that there are a few pieces of the texture that are used on multiple polygons. So making a pattern that is truely seamless around the tank is a headache. I am trying to get all the parts to line up as best as possible....

[Stewy]

WOW! Looks great to me! You must be a perfectionist Scorp! :)

[Øystein]

Wow, it's looking very nice, Scorpius. And here I thought because it has very distinct and sharp switches along straight lines it would make it somewhat easier to do :)

[Scorpius]

Thank you guys!

Well the camo itself is easy alright. It's trying to get all the edges to line up that's time consuming. I'll get it done though. :luxhello:

[Fabfire]

Thank you thank you!!!

The Norwegian Leo is proving difficult to really make nice. The problem is that there are a few pieces of the texture that are used on multiple polygons. So making a pattern that is truely seamless around the tank is a headache. I am trying to get all the parts to line up as best as possible....
I understand the problem.
I see, however, that you are overcoming that pretty nice, Scorp! :thumbup:

[Scorpius]

Woodland mineplow cometh.

[Scorpius]

and more. It's just about ready.

[Stewy]

That's looking absoluetly killer mate!

It's amazing how much tougher the tanks look with your plow attached!

[BipBip]

Beautiful !

Your next mission : improve the mine roller ! :)

[Fabfire]

and more. It's just about ready.
Really nice looking, Scorp! Wow. Three different skins, for woodland, winter and desert... I'm in Heaven! :bigsmile:

An outstanding work, Scorp! Not to mention "Amorgeddon" and all the Leos and such...
Hey! I think know that tank with the latest plow texture. Is it, by any chance, one of mine? Jeez, I'm really in Heaven! :cool:

[Øystein]

Hey Scorpius, can you make a norwegian CV90 skin too? ;)

*runs for cover!*

[Scorpius]

Hey Scorpius, can you make a norwegian CV90 skin too? ;)

*runs for cover!*

That's right, you better run! LOL! Just kidding! In due time. I'd like to see multiple skins for the CV90 series.

Btw, BB, the mineplow and roller are part of the same image.

Oh, almost forgot: I found a minor thing in the AS1 texture I forgot (the tail lights and reflectors on the rear mudflaps), but they are now fixed. I'll upload the new texture soon. Sorry for the inconvenience.

[Scorpius]

As requested by Daskal, I'm putting together a few desert skins for the Leo2A5. This will be a quickie. But a couple of different patterns packed together should whet the appetite until Rogue Snake's uber template is finished.

[Scorpius]

A couple of different ones.

[Stewy]

Looks good mate - thanks about the AS1 upgrade :) Look forward to it Sir!

I love the desert Leos too!

[Fabfire]

A couple of different ones.
Pretty cool. Liked them a lot, Scorp! :thumbup:

[Scorpius]

Thanks guys!

Ze plow has been sent to ze upload, ja!

[Fabfire]

Thanks guys!

Ze plow has been sent to ze upload, ja!
Wooah! Ze plow looks wunderbar! 8)

[Scorpius]

Danke!!!

[Stewy]

Looks killer mate - can't wait to try it out!

[daskal]

As requested by Daskal, I'm putting together a few desert skins for the Leo2A5. This will be a quickie. But a couple of different patterns packed together should whet the appetite until Rogue Snake's uber template is finished.

Thumbs up mate!

[Scorpius]

I've sent the quick and dirty Leo2A FIVE desert pack to the upload section.

I've mislabled the title 2A6 because it's hard to concentrate with 2 screaming kids and the wife screaming at them. The pack contains 3 schemes, 1 desert ambush, and 2 that are of the "achtung" style of some of my earlier leopard 1's.

[daskal]

Great news Scorp and many thanks again! :) I hope they will show up in the downloads section real soon, 'cause I cant wait to try them out.

[Fabfire]

I've sent the quick and dirty Leo2A FIVE desert pack to the upload section.

I've mislabled the title 2A6 because it's hard to concentrate with 2 screaming kids and the wife screaming at them. The pack contains 3 schemes, 1 desert ambush, and 2 that are of the "achtung" style of some of my earlier leopard 1's.
Whooah! I really want those skins... Hey, looks like the family life is going allright, Scorp! When they are silent is the real sign of trouble... :)
I'll look for the A6 (which is one of my SB wet dreams) - no problem at all.:clin:

[Scorpius]

Thanks gents. The file is up.

[Fabfire]

Thanks gents. The file is up.
And I've got it. Awesome! My favorite one is the Desert Ambush...:grin:
Excellent desert pack, Scorp! :clap:

[Scorpius]

And I've got it. Awesome! My favorite one is the Desert Ambush...:grin:
Excellent desert pack, Scorp! :clap:

Thank you SIR!!!

[daskal]

To sum it up shortly: got it + love it!!

Many thanks Scorp!

[Scorpius]

To sum it up shortly: got it + love it!!

Many thanks Scorp!


No prob, thanks!

[Scorpius]

For the next 3 weeks work is going to be my priority. I have lots to do and most likely will be working weekends, so no skin updates for the time being.

These projects are currently active and in order of priority:

Leo1 Norwegian skins, woodland and winter
M1A1 Digital fractal pattern
Hi-res M2A2 template

[Fabfire]

That's quite a list, Scorp! I'm looking forward to those skins! :)

[Scorpius]

Thanks bud!

Believe me, I'd rather be working on skins, work is gonna just suck over the next couple of weeks. After I get those done I'll probably take a needed break from skinning to work on some maps.

[RogueSnake79]

*High Res M2A2 template

Once you complete this task, you will be know as Scopilius "Skinning Hero"

:)

[Fabfire]

Thanks bud!

Believe me, I'd rather be working on skins, work is gonna just suck over the next couple of weeks. After I get those done I'll probably take a needed break from skinning to work on some maps.
You do just that. Take a much needed break then return to something new.
Variety is the spice of life... :bigsmile:

[Fabfire]

*High Res M2A2 template

Once you complete this task, you will be know as Scopilius "Skinning Hero"

:)
Absolutely. Yes. :)

[Scorpius]

Gentlemen!!!

Thanks for the kind words! I survived the exhibit transition from hell! I have a number of things to get finished for Xmas. I have to finish a model I'm building for a contest that is due Dec. 31st. After that I'm going back to the land of Photoshop with my Wacom tablet to pick up where I left off, where ever that is....oh, yeah, Norwegian Leo.

Cheers and happy holidays!!!

Scorp :biggrin:

[Fabfire]

Hey, good to hear news from you! Good luck in the contest - give'em Hell!! :debile2:

Happy Holidays to you and yours! :)

Fabfire

[Stewy]

10-4 Scorp thanks mate - have a well deserved-rest :)

(Please post pics of the model you're building if you get time too! :D)

[Scorpius]

Hey thanks guys!

Santa was kind enough to bring me a 6.1 megapixel camera for Xmas that takes REALLY nice photos. I'll have to snap some pics of my armor and sci-fi model collection.

Anyway This weekend I'll be back to work on those Norwegian skins for Oystein and whoever else wants them.