New M1A1 woodland by Fabfire [Archive]

Fabfire

08-18-2006, 05:32 PM

I have just uploaded my latest M1A1 woodland skin. This one is based on the excellent RogueSnake's template, with Dejawolf's default camo pattern.
All credits to this skin go to RogueSnake and Dejawolf, as I merely mixed up their work together. I hope everyone to enjoy it as much as I did.

http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/M1A1-woodland-v3.0-01.jpg

http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/M1A1-woodland-v3.0-02.jpg

Alan323

08-18-2006, 06:42 PM

Thanks Fab, this is the one I've been looking for. :thumbup:

Fabfire

08-19-2006, 02:42 AM

I am glad you liked it. This one is a dark, mean, and taking names M1A1...:)

Scorpius

08-19-2006, 05:16 AM

Great combo Fabfire!

Fabfire

08-19-2006, 05:32 AM

Thanks, Scorp! :)

oscar19681

08-23-2006, 05:50 PM

No insult intended . But its a stock sbp skin with thermal plates on it and a rope on the gear .

RogueSnake79

08-23-2006, 10:17 PM

Stock camo oscar, thats it. Every thing else except the 50cal, and m240 have been completly redone.

I like what you've done Fab.

Fabfire

08-23-2006, 10:23 PM

No insult intended . But its a stock sbp skin with thermal plates on it and a rope on the gear .

No offense taken, but it is not "a stock sbp skin with thermal plates on it and a rope on the gear". Only the camo pattern is the original - because I like it - but the skin is based on RogueSnake's template which is a whole new tank.

My intention was precisely to have Dejawolf's camo scheme on RogueSnake's skin.

Some like it, others don't. That's why we have (as today) 138 skins to choose from. :)

Fabfire

08-23-2006, 10:27 PM

Stock camo oscar, thats it. Every thing else except the 50cal, and m240 have been completly redone.

I like what you've done Fab.

Thanks, RogueSnake! More on the making... The template is wonderful!:bigsmile:
And still using Dejawolf's cammo... LOL

Scorpius

08-23-2006, 10:59 PM

The skin is great Fabfire! Even though the bulk was done by RogueSnake and Dejawolf, it still takes some effort to get everything the way you want it to look. Thumb's up dude!

Fabfire

08-24-2006, 01:00 AM

The skin is great Fabfire! Even though the bulk was done by RogueSnake and Dejawolf, it still takes some effort to get everything the way you want it to look. Thumb's up dude!
Thanks, Scorp!:)

Fabfire

08-25-2006, 09:49 PM

OK. That's my latest WIP with RogueSnake's template - the camo pattern is the standard woodland pattern, *but it was completely redone*, as I've decided to rebuilt the version 2.2 with the new template - and I am pleased with the results. So far, seems I am on the track to a much improved M1A1...

So, I thought it would be a nice idea to post some screenshots of the skin as it is now, and would like to hear (constructive) comments on this one.

Please accept my apologies for the low quality of the pics - I have a crappy (by SBProPE standards) video card, but it is next on the to do list...:)

I sincerely hope everyone that likes the standard woodland pattern will like this skin, as it is based on the new M1 template by RogueSnake (which, as always, is awesome), with a remake of the default woodland camo, revised tracks, and the best erfforts of yours truly to deliver a M1A1 skin that means business...:clin:

SFViper19D

08-26-2006, 12:19 AM

Very nice!

Scorpius

08-26-2006, 01:32 AM

Looking great Fabfire!

RogueSnake79

08-26-2006, 02:10 AM

Looks great man.

Jaguar

08-26-2006, 02:11 AM

Well done Fabfire!

Crusty

08-26-2006, 09:11 AM

looking good :)

Fabfire

08-26-2006, 04:04 PM

Thanks, guys! I really appreciate it!

Just give me a little time to fix some and then add some, and I will post it.

CharlieB

08-26-2006, 08:26 PM

Where do I save the file so I can use it. Have come to updating skins a little late and would appreciate a few pointers.

Cheers

congo

08-26-2006, 08:32 PM

My Documents/eSim Games/Steel Beasts/mods/textures/woodland

Fabfire

08-28-2006, 06:28 PM

This version will include two skins for each resolution - 2048, 1024, and 512.
The skins are: one "dry' version - more dust, and dry mud; and a "wet" version, with less dust and more fresh mud. The "dry" version is lighter, the "wet" is a bit darker...

WinRAR is a wonderful program. I managed to get the two skins to fit into one package and at an acceptable size, too! :)

I hope everybody will enjoy this last release. All credits go first and foremost to RogueSnake, for the excellent template (which is the very base for all my work) and for supporting my efforts; and to Dejawolf, for the basic woodland camo pattern (although this one was redone).
Very special thanks to Scorpius, for his kind support and encouragement.

Screenshots below - the first two are the "dry" skin, the last two are the "wet" skin:
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Scorpius

08-29-2006, 02:41 AM

Great work, downloading now.

Thanks for "thanking me" btw, lol!

Fabfire

08-29-2006, 03:28 AM

Great work, downloading now.

Thanks for "thanking me" btw, lol!
You are most welcome...:bigsmile:

Fabfire

09-09-2006, 07:04 AM

Those are some new camo patterns I am testing:

KevoM1

09-09-2006, 02:19 PM

nice!

Scorpius

09-09-2006, 03:37 PM

Coming along nicely FF!

Fabfire

09-09-2006, 10:24 PM

Thanks, guys! There is much work to be done yet, but I'll get there...:)

Jaguar

09-10-2006, 01:45 AM

That M1 to the left............a US tank in Wehrmacht colours??!! :o

Hehe, looks rather nice, Fab! :cool:

Fabfire

09-10-2006, 01:53 AM

That M1 to the left............a US tank in Wehrmacht colours??!! :o

Hehe, looks rather nice, Fab! :cool:

Thanks, Scorp!

Jaguar: Yep. I wanted something different, and well... all that talk about the Wehrmacht got me in the mood...:)

Fabfire

09-16-2006, 09:56 AM

And this is my newest M1A1 woodland...

Scorpius

09-16-2006, 06:35 PM

Looks pretty tough man!

RogueSnake79

09-16-2006, 08:56 PM

I think thats your best one yet, looks great.

Fabfire

09-16-2006, 11:10 PM

Thanks guys! I really appreciate it.:)

This one is a WIP - it's going along with a MERDC-type camo pattern, and a winter camo pattern too - so it will take a little time to get it finished . I will post new screenshots here as I go.

Jaguar

09-17-2006, 02:13 AM

Can't see much in that screenie, Fab, but I've noticed that you've touched the track texture, which looks really nice. :)

Fabfire

09-17-2006, 06:10 AM

Can't see much in that screenie, Fab, but I've noticed that you've touched the track texture, which looks really nice. :)
You are right and I agree with you.
Let's see if I can show you exactly what I'm trying to do - as I want comments and suggestions from all of you, so I can get where I want .
I am posting three screenshots and the photo that's is my "objective" - this is my favorite photo of a M1A1, and I am trying not to make an exact copy, but to get at something that looks good in SBProPe and still being close to that look.
I haven't decided yet if I will include the Thermal ID panels and the MILES strips - I am inclined to make this one without both of them... We'll see...
Ok, here are the screenies and the photo:

Fabfire

09-17-2006, 06:28 AM

Jaguar- last but not least - Thanks about the kind comment on the tracks.:)
Here's where I'm heading about the tracks (those are diehl tracks, but the look of the T 156 tracks is similar):

dejawolf

09-17-2006, 06:39 AM

hmm.. the dirt needs a lot more variation. when you drive through mudponds and such, and the mud is wet, it starts flowing down the side like water, leaving lines of dirt in their wake, gathering up a bit at the bottom, and in every crease and groove possible. there should also be a spatter pattern of light dirt gathering up. to make things interesting, you can have a combination of wet and dry mud. the dry mud would be a pretty light sand, depending on what mud has gathered up (for australia, the mud is actually reddish)
the wet mud would be a chocolate brown, and any dry mud that just got spattered with specks of water would be something inbetween.
another thing to note, the mud buildup is reduced, the higher up on the vehicle you get. around the track area, the mud is usually so thick that its clumping up around the tracks, and skirts, while on the roof, theres relatively little buildup.
might be bootprints, or such from crewmembers walking about, and the hatch ring area might be brushed about a bit, from the tc turning around in his hatch.

Fabfire

09-17-2006, 06:45 AM

Thanks for the tips, Dejawolf! I will do as you say. :)

MajorMagee

09-18-2006, 03:53 PM

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/desert/tutorial_02engl.htm

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/desert/tutorial_01engl.htm

http://ofp.gamepark.cz/desert/tutorial_03engl.htm

Fabfire

09-19-2006, 12:43 AM

Thanks, MAJ Magee! :)

Fabfire

10-09-2006, 06:56 PM

Just uploaded. Lots of modifications, new camo setting (based on RogueSnake's excellent template and on Dejawolf's woodland pattern), a dirty mean looking M1... :)

http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/Steel_Beasts_Scr/Woodland-2.2b-01.jpghttp://www.fprado.com/armorsite/Steel_Beasts_Scr/Woodland-2.2b-02.jpghttp://www.fprado.com/armorsite/Steel_Beasts_Scr/Woodland-2.2b-04.jpg

Fabfire

10-09-2006, 07:31 PM

I've been thinking about going for a 2048 Leo2A4 in good old Panzer Grey...
Working on a new template - this will take some time...:)

http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/Steel_Beasts_Scr/Leo2PzGrey+M1Wdlnd2.0.jpg

Scorpius

10-09-2006, 09:03 PM

Cool! Have you seen my gray 2A4 in the DL section? It was nothing fancy, just a quickie.

Fabfire

10-09-2006, 10:18 PM

Cool! Have you seen my gray 2A4 in the DL section? It was nothing fancy, just a quickie.
Nope. Searching for it right now...

Fabfire

10-09-2006, 10:39 PM

And (shame on me) I already had it in my Skins folder... :oops:

Pretty good - cool Leo2 Panzer Gray, Scorp! See, what I'm planning to do is a major overhaul on a 2048 template for a more detailed Leo 2A4. I've chosen the Panzer Gray because I feel that new details will stand out more than in a standard woodland or in a WW2 Tiger-style camo pattern... Anyway, I'm taking a long shot on this one, as what I want to to is well above my skills and I'll have to learn as I do. Time will tell... :)

Stewy

10-10-2006, 02:14 AM

Looks good - if a grey one has been done - could the grey perhaps be tweaked to an olive green to make an Austrian version?

http://www.armyrecognition.com/europe/Autriche/Exhibition/National_Day_2003/Vehicles/Leopard_2A4_Austria_01.jpg

Just an idea I had when I saw it - looks great btw! :)

Fabfire

10-10-2006, 04:36 AM

Yes, it can, Stewy. I'll do an Austrian one for you... :)

Stewy

10-10-2006, 08:51 AM

RogueSnake79

10-10-2006, 10:41 AM

Really like the mud on the side skirts and road wheels. Looks awsome, I think it looks more realistic than the mud I had on the origional woodland 2.0.

A definte improvement.

Fabfire

10-10-2006, 01:57 PM

Thanks Sir for that - thanks for being so cool - nothing like a bit of variety in SB! :)

Let me know if you need research done mate - I don't speak German, but found a cool site with lots of Austrian Army pics... The tanks are basically just the plain drab colour with some minor serial numbers, flag, etc...

That site's address would help. I need to see exactly the basic color used and all those minor serial numbers, markings, etc. are interesting, as there is a possibility they would be included, too.

Fabfire

10-10-2006, 03:12 PM

Really like the mud on the side skirts and road wheels. Looks awsome, I think it looks more realistic than the mud I had on the origional woodland 2.0.

A definte improvement.

Thank you so much, sir! :)

Actually, your Woodland 2.0, is the absolutely TOP M1 woodland skin available IMO. I still look at it every day (as I use it as default for playing), and can't see how could it be any better. I love it to no end.

This skin was meant to be an overhaul on my old woodland 2.2, with one main feature - the Woodland 2.0 type of using dirt on the tank.
As it came out, the mud was the catch on this one, and also the reason I delayed this one, fearing ppl would find it "too much"... I almost dumped it as one more training effort.

After you released your Winter 1.0 skin - a most realistic and impressive one - you again raised the bar some more, and this gave me the push I needed to upload this one.

I hope all our SBProPE mates will find it an interesting addition to their M1 skin collection.

HotTom

10-10-2006, 05:39 PM

Another dirty tank! Magnificent! You guys have figured out they don't really look like they just came off the wash rack when they're in the field churning up dirt :)

I remember my first commander at Fort Riley, Kansas (I won't tell you what year but dinosaurs were still roaming the downrange area) telling me: "This is the only place where you can be ass deep in mud and still have dust blowing in your face!" That's just what your tank looks like, Fab!

Now, if you'd just dirty up some Bradleys, us Yanks will be in business!

Thanks, FF!

HT

Fabfire

10-10-2006, 09:59 PM

Fabfire

10-11-2006, 07:17 AM

Hey, Hot Tom! How about this one for a quick fix? :)

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stalintc

10-11-2006, 11:10 AM

Hi Fabfire,

Well what can I say ive looked all through this thread and im nothing but impressed at the work you have done! well done for all your efforts, I look forward to being able to use these skins when my copy arrives!

Nice one! ;)

Cheers

Fabfire

10-11-2006, 03:30 PM

Thanks, Stalintc! I really appreciate it. :)

stalintc

10-11-2006, 09:33 PM

Your quite welcome, I am sure we all appreciate your efforts also :biggrin:

HotTom

10-12-2006, 01:09 AM

Yeah, that guy looks like a veteran now, not some rookie :)

It's sorta like, when you got new fatigues (pre-BDUs), you bleached 'em so they didn't look new. Still starched 'em but they were faded so no one would think you just enlisted.

I like it....

HT

Fabfire

10-13-2006, 05:10 AM

I know that feelin' HT! :)

And here is how our puppy is looking now:
http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/Steel_Beasts_Scr/Dirty-Bradley-02.jpg

oscar19681

10-14-2006, 03:15 PM

Fabfire

10-14-2006, 04:57 PM

oscar19681,

Search by author's name for "Fabfire" - or by title; for M1A1 Woodland v 2.2 by Fabfire. Or just click HERE (http://www.steelbeasts.com/plugins/p13_download_manager/getfile.php?categoryid=5&p13_sectionid=255&p13_fileid=1072&p13_versionid=4835) :)

Fabfire

10-14-2006, 05:10 PM

OK, Hot Tom and guys:

This is how the newets puppy is looking - I decided to use the excellent CZ Studios Desert Bradley Template as a base, going to a full 2048 res skin:
http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/Steel_Beasts_Scr/Dirty-Bradley-07.jpg

Zipuli

10-14-2006, 07:07 PM

Fab, pm me if you'd like to have a newer version of the CZ skin...

Zip

cobrabase

10-14-2006, 07:16 PM

dejawolf

10-14-2006, 07:54 PM

remember to mud up the tracks too ;)
reminds me of a test texture i made way back in 2003..
people asked if it was a desert texture hah.

Fabfire

10-14-2006, 09:23 PM

Fab, pm me if you'd like to have a newer version of the CZ skin...

Zip
Roger that. :)

Fabfire

10-14-2006, 09:28 PM

GREAT JOB!!

I've been using Viper's skin for a long time and am ready for a change.

I WANT IT!!!

Thank you, I really appreciate it. I've just made some adjustments and corrections, and need a little more time finish it... Hopefully it will be available in the next few days. :)

Fabfire

10-14-2006, 09:36 PM

remember to mud up the tracks too ;)
reminds me of a test texture i made way back in 2003..
people asked if it was a desert texture hah.

Yep. Dirty Brad, dirty tracks... :)
It happens - ppl can confuse dirt for desert camo... Or even winter camo , for that matter...LOL

Scorpius

10-14-2006, 10:57 PM

Very nice FF. :luxhello:

Fabfire

10-15-2006, 12:48 AM

Very nice FF. :luxhello:
Thanks, Scorp! I really appreciate it! :)

Stewy

10-15-2006, 11:13 AM

Great paintjob Sir - I just realised just how handy Brads can be in a company attack - those missles make the assault a heck of a lot easier! I'll be definitely using this one! :)

oscar19681

10-15-2006, 02:04 PM

Fabfire

10-15-2006, 10:24 PM

It's done and uploaded. Should be available soon. I hope everyone will find it a worthwhile aquisition to his SBProPE skin collection.:)
Based on the excellent CZ Studios Desert Bradley template, and available in 2048, 1024 and 512 resolutions.

http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/Steel_Beasts_Scr/Dirty-Bradley-021.jpg

stalintc

10-15-2006, 11:38 PM

I must say im so impressed, if I could download the skins now I would, ready for when SB arrives!!

Good job sir!

cobrabase

10-16-2006, 04:11 PM

Come on moderators!! PLEASE RELEASE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BlackDeath

10-16-2006, 05:15 PM

Just wondering about something, how do you make that dark screenies? (mine are so light)

cobrabase

10-16-2006, 08:11 PM

Just wondering about something, how do you make that dark screenies? (mine are so light)

Adjust your gamma on your video card.

Fabfire

10-16-2006, 11:36 PM

Thanks guys! I really appareciate it! :)

Fabfire

10-16-2006, 11:38 PM

Just wondering about something, how do you make that dark screenies? (mine are so light)
You either adjust your video card settings, or you edit the image with Photoshop...;)

HotTom

10-17-2006, 05:38 PM

The Brad is super!

Thank you, sir.

HT

Fabfire

10-17-2006, 11:32 PM

Unfortunately, nobody is perfect... The 1024 and 512 res versions of the uploaded Dirty Bradley are NOT the final version, but a previous testing one. This was a result of my focus on the 2048 res - in fact, I do all my skins in 2048 first.

So, I'm attaching a patch here, so anyone can download it at once. Next, I will update the full file at the downloads section.

If you use only the 2048 res, you're ok. If you use either the 1024 or 512 resolutions, you can download the patch, or resize the 2048 bitmap, if you are familiar with graphics applications.

I apologize for any inconvenience this may be causing.

Fabfire

10-17-2006, 11:37 PM

The Brad is super!

Thank you, sir.

HT

Thank you, sir! This one was done mostly at your request, so I really appreciate it!
If you use either the 1024 or 512 resolutions, please download the patch, above. :)

Cheers,

Fabfire

Fabfire

11-11-2006, 11:59 PM

http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/Steel_Beasts_Scr/Leopard2A4-001.jpg
http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/Steel_Beasts_Scr/Leopard2A5DK-001.jpg
http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/Steel_Beasts_Scr/Leopard2A4-D01.jpg

Stewy

11-12-2006, 12:03 AM

Holy Moly! They're incredible! :)

Scorpius

11-12-2006, 12:53 AM

Hooaah!!! :thumbup:

Stewy

11-12-2006, 12:02 PM

That site's address would help. I need to see exactly the basic color used and all those minor serial numbers, markings, etc. are interesting, as there is a possibility they would be included, too.

Whoa! Sorry FF, I completly missed your reply from a few pages back - sorry mate - The Austrian Leo 2a4s seem pretty basic in colour scheme, have noticed two basic colours - a plain greenish one and a slightly brownish one...

http://www.bmlv.gv.at/images_skaliert/leo_3_768x539_1160797295.jpg

Here's some good Austrian pics:
http://www.bmlv.gv.at/english/dynmod/galerie.php?id=543

http://www.bmlv.gv.at/download_archiv/photos/panzer/galerie.php?id=756&currRubrik=50

I'm not sure what your painting schedules like, but if you've got time, Sir Otherwise, no biggie :)

Here's a rego plate I found on the net too

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/Stewy44/austriaarmy.jpg

Thanks FF, sorry for missing your post the first time ;)

Fabfire

11-12-2006, 03:34 PM

Thanks, guys! :)

Stewy - Excellent links. Downloaded ALL Leo photos, for reference. Thanks, the rego plate will look nice on the Leo. By the way, as I had stated before, I'll do it. What happens now is the template isn't done yet. Once this is ready for release, the painting, etc. can be done relatively quick.

Now, the schedule for the Leo 2A4 is: 1. Finishing the template; 2. Doing a woodland and a desert skins (this is partly done); 3. Doing an Austrian Army skin. I can't say when this skin will be released, but at least you've got the general idea. :clin:

Actually, this skin (the Leo 2A4) is part of my woodland project - making skins for most US and GE vehicles using the same woodland pattern. The pics below will give you an idea of the Leopard 2A4 skin development and how I see the integrated woodland project coming.

Scorpius

11-12-2006, 08:13 PM

Sweet! I've wanted a complete set of Nato skins for all blue vehicles for so long. We will all eventually get there.

Stewy

11-12-2006, 09:04 PM

Thanks so much for all of the info Fab, I really appreciate it!

Thanks for considering it - I'me loving your Woodland project too!

Fabfire

11-12-2006, 10:37 PM

Thanks, guys!:)

Scorp - I'm glad you liked the idea of common Woodland camo - I'm slowly moving forward - The M1A1 is the only ready. The Leo 2A4 is the big baby right now. I'm not putting much time into the A5, as RogueSnake is building a new template for it, and everything is gonna change after he releases it. Partly done (in various degrees): the M2A2 Bradley, the Marder 1A3, and the Jaguar 1. The M113 (various configs) is partly done, but I don't like any of them - probably will redone them from scratch.

Stewy - Your Leo 2A4 (Austrian Army) will be done. Just keep tuned, mate.;-)

Fabfire

11-15-2006, 02:36 PM

I've been experimenting with a new approach to the desert Leos...

Stewy

11-15-2006, 03:11 PM

Wow - Looking good mate - The Strv is looking good - is that the first repaint started on it? :D

Fabfire

11-15-2006, 08:32 PM

Wow - Looking good mate - The Strv is looking good - is that the first repaint started on it? :D
Thanks, Stewy. And yes - LOL - it is the first repaint... :grin:

Kingtiger

11-15-2006, 09:19 PM

Fab, dont know if its just me, but arent those german cross damn oversized?

/KT

Fabfire

11-15-2006, 09:56 PM

Fab, dont know if its just me, but arent those german cross damn oversized?

/KT
Yes, they are, KT. Those are early testing versions, and I happen to like them big (Wehrmacht style) so... I just couldn't help myself... :clin:

Anyway, when and if those skins are released, they will sport the standard Bundeswehr markings (i.e. Normal sized crosses). :)

Scorpius

11-15-2006, 11:22 PM

Nice!!! :thumbup:

Fabfire

11-15-2006, 11:49 PM

Thanks, Scorp! :bigsmile:

the_shadow

11-16-2006, 06:14 PM

really nice....
but if you aim to make a more swedish like desert paint for the strv 122 it should look somthing closer to this pic...

http://www.armen.mil.se/images/local/050310_ssg120_01.jpg

the pic btw shows a CV90 based twin barrel 120mm mortar wich is to enter service at around 2010, i guess Mats could tell more if anyone likes to hear it since it´s Markstridsskolan (Ground combat school) who plays with it currently...

Fabfire

11-16-2006, 10:40 PM

Fabfire

11-16-2006, 10:48 PM

And sure I would like to know more about the CV90 based twin barrel 120mm Mr... Mats?...:)

the_shadow

11-17-2006, 04:26 PM

i could tell you that it has a 12 round MRSI capability (means, it puts 12 rounds on the target that lands almost at the same time... maybe 1-2 seconds between the first and last round....)

i think there is a couple of clips on youtube of it...
search for AMOS or SSG120
it´s a joint swedish-finnish project..

oh, and that is a lovely looking desert strv 122 :)

Fabfire

11-17-2006, 08:41 PM

DrDevice

11-17-2006, 08:53 PM

Try here: http://www.patriahagglunds.fi/products.html

Fabfire

11-17-2006, 10:45 PM

Try here: http://www.patriahagglunds.fi/products.html
Thanks, DrDevice. Excellent link! :bigsmile:

Fabfire

11-23-2006, 03:51 AM

http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/Steel_Beasts_Scr/Thunderbolt-01.jpg

http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/Steel_Beasts_Scr/Thunderbolt-02.jpg

http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/Steel_Beasts_Scr/Thunderbolt-03.jpg

http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/Steel_Beasts_Scr/Thunderbolt-04.jpg

Stewy

11-23-2006, 04:05 AM

Looks good mate - can't wait to try it out! :)

Scorpius

11-23-2006, 04:30 AM

Looks quite outstanding!!! :biggrin:

Fabfire

11-23-2006, 04:48 AM

Thanks, guys! :bigsmile: It's going to have company...

http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/Steel_Beasts_Scr/M2A2-Woodland-01.jpg

Stewy

11-23-2006, 05:17 AM

Wa, Wa Wee Wow! Very Nice!

Monkie

11-23-2006, 07:58 PM

Both of them look great. Thanks for all the effort that goes into painting them.

JC

Fabfire

11-26-2006, 01:46 AM

Thanks, gentlemen! I really appreciate it. :)

Jaguar

11-26-2006, 03:26 AM

Especially the M1 looks really cool, Fab! :)

Fabfire

11-26-2006, 07:50 PM

Especially the M1 looks really cool, Fab! :)
Thanks, Jag! I really appreciate it! :)

Fabfire

11-26-2006, 09:27 PM

I've just uploaded yet another update for my M1A1 2.2 Dirty . Modifications include revised commander's and loader's hatches, a new track that looks much better (muddy as hell), and a new camo scheme (which doesn't show that much under all that dirt, but solved the problem of the Thermal ID on the front turret looking too much lighter), and other such details that were annoying me. :clin: I hope everyone will like this one...

Credits go to RogueSnake, for the wonderful template; and to Scorpius, for the loader's hatch.

http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/Steel_Beasts_Scr/M1A1-v2.21d-03.jpg

Fabfire

11-26-2006, 10:20 PM

This one is just a quickie. I only made a new camo, added some glass, some markings, and that's it. Just uploaded, too.

http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/Steel_Beasts_Scr/Strv122-Desert-002.jpg

http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/Steel_Beasts_Scr/Strv122-Desert-003.jpg

Stewy

11-26-2006, 10:40 PM

Simply incredible :)

Fabfire

11-27-2006, 03:43 AM

Thanks, mate!:)

HotTom

11-27-2006, 07:04 AM

The Abrams just keeps getting dirtier and better! I like the bumper markings...did you know Patton invented bumper markings? True fact....

The Swedish tank is entirely too clean :)

HT

Fabfire

11-27-2006, 05:08 PM

The Abrams just keeps getting dirtier and better! I like the bumper markings...did you know Patton invented bumper markings? True fact....

The Swedish tank is entirely too clean :)

HT
Yep. He did much better with the bumper markings, than with the "Green Hornet" tanker uniform he designed...:) Only one little thingie... The release version doesn't have the bumper markings... I still need to do some modifications, so it will look really good... Sorry about that...

Yes, the Strv 122 is too clean...For now...
Tanks have that natural inclination to get incredibly dirty fast... :1:

HotTom

11-27-2006, 06:25 PM

Yup, I noticed the bumper markings were on the picture but not on the skin...still looks super!

HT

Fabfire

11-27-2006, 09:40 PM

I'm working on it, HT! :clin:

Stewy

11-28-2006, 12:06 AM

Great stuff FF - as always! :) Any chance of a turret tex though mate? - I'd love to be belting along in your M1 paint from atop the commander's hatch!

Fabfire

11-28-2006, 01:39 AM

Great stuff FF - as always! :) Any chance of a turret tex though mate? - I'd love to be belting along in your M1 paint from atop the commander's hatch!
Yep. It's on the list, Stewy. :)

Fabfire

12-04-2006, 03:20 AM

I'm trying a new main gun sound. This one is (I think) much more realistic than my previous one, and sounds better when there are many tanks firing at the same time.
I'm attaching it here, so you guys can have a go with it, and give me some feedback. :clin:

Fabfire

12-10-2006, 12:22 AM

10 downloads, no comments... It's a no-go.

RogueSnake79

12-10-2006, 12:47 AM

I think its pretty good Fab :)

Alot of the ppl in the community really don't know to even look for sounds in the download section.

Fabfire

12-10-2006, 01:31 AM

I think its pretty good Fab :)

Alot of the ppl in the community really don't know to even look for sounds in the download section.
Yep, it's true. Thanks, RogueSnake!

Scorpius

12-10-2006, 03:20 AM

Oooh that's really good Fabs!

I'm now at the point where I can't decide what main gun sounds to use, I like all the ones you guys have posted. :biggrin:

Fabfire

12-10-2006, 05:55 AM

Oooh that's really good Fabs!

I'm now at the point where I can't decide what main gun sounds to use, I like all the ones you guys have posted. :biggrin:

Hi, Scorp! I'm happy you liked it. Hell, I can't either. That's why I had to do another one. But that didn't work. I'm still switching main gun sounds... :debile2:

Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could assign different main gun sounds to different tanks? One for the Abrams, one for the Leo, one for the T-80U...
Besides great FUN, it would be useful, too. You would be capable to know who is shooting at you by the sound of the gun... :biggrin:

ARM505

12-10-2006, 06:32 AM

Thats a great main gun sound I reckon. It's also not quite as vicious as the old one (which normally made me fall off my chair when I got hit out of the blue!), so it's beneficial to my health too!

Fabfire

12-10-2006, 05:54 PM

Thats a great main gun sound I reckon. It's also not quite as vicious as the old one (which normally made me fall off my chair when I got hit out of the blue!), so it's beneficial to my health too!
LOL The first one was more of a "special effects" sound. This one is more on the "realistic" side. :)

Fabfire

01-06-2007, 06:25 AM

OK guys, I finally got to one that sounds really nice (for my taste).
I hope you'll like this one - I've just uploaded it - and ARM505, this one may make you jump, too... :)

Fabfire

01-06-2007, 06:32 AM

Well, I wanted to have one that were to be not as dirtier as the previous ones, and ended up with one that looks good enough...
Also just uploaded, too.

Scorpius

01-06-2007, 07:17 AM

Nice stuff!!!

yatyas

01-06-2007, 08:03 AM

Love it Fabfire.. Gonna take it out for a stroll right now!

yat

Zipuli

01-06-2007, 02:51 PM

Those plows new too?

Zip

cobrabase

01-06-2007, 04:10 PM

Can't wait to try it out when it is available! Looks like the nice pattern we put our M-109s. Very cool!

Fabfire

01-06-2007, 11:28 PM

Thanks, guys! I really appreciate it. :)

Zip - Yep, the plow is new... I'm attaching it on this post. :clin:

Jaguar

01-07-2007, 11:48 AM

Looks really nice, Fab! :)

Zipuli

01-07-2007, 12:44 PM

That plow texture is really nice - compared it to the old one and wow! :D Add some rust and it's perfect! Is the mine roller in the same texture? Or where is that?

Zip

cobrabase

01-07-2007, 04:43 PM

Is it in the download section yet? No mention of it on the home page "new downloads" heads up on the right.

Fabfire

01-08-2007, 01:44 AM

That plow texture is really nice - compared it to the old one and wow! :D Add some rust and it's perfect! Is the mine roller in the same texture? Or where is that?

Zip
I only did the mine plow, Zip...

Fabfire

01-08-2007, 01:53 AM

Is it in the download section yet? No mention of it on the home page "new downloads" heads up on the right.
Heck, I uploaded the files - more than 24 hours ago... I'm going to check it out with Sean if something went wrong or what... :confused:

Fabfire

01-08-2007, 02:13 AM

Jeez, that was FAST! :)

The two files - the new M1A1 woodland and the new main gun sound are available at the downloads section.

Enjoy!

cobrabase

01-08-2007, 02:07 PM

Like it a lot! Reminds me of the one I have from a good mods package for Operation Flashpoint.

:)

It's a tie for me between your super muddy and "mr. clean."

THANK YOU!!

Fabfire

01-08-2007, 03:55 PM

Thank YOU!
You are welcome, Cobrabase! :)

RogueSnake79

01-08-2007, 09:17 PM

Look'n great dude. I've also been working on a new one, finaly getting around to the MG's and stuff. Will post some screens in a few days.

Fabfire

01-08-2007, 10:41 PM

Look'n great dude. I've also been working on a new one, finaly getting around to the MG's and stuff. Will post some screens in a few days.
Hi, RogueSnake!
Thank you - I really appreciate it! :)
Are you working on a new M1A1? Or is it the Leo2A5 ubertemplate?
Whatever it is, I know it will be wonderful. I'm really looking forward to it! :biggrin:

RogueSnake79

01-09-2007, 12:55 AM

Ahh, a new M1. I've been working on the leo off and on.

Since Deja released that updated file for the Mg's, I decided to finally fix the ones on the M1 or (update) them. I had been waiting for this. Plus, I never really finished my M1 template to start with. I just got tired of looking at it.

This last will have all the areas I had left out before finished. And something else...

Fabfire

01-09-2007, 01:21 AM

Great! I can't wait to see this one! :luxhello:

Fabfire

01-09-2007, 03:01 AM

This is my new M2A2 Bradley, in a camo pattern that matches the new M1A1.
Based on the excellent CZ_Studios template. Just uploaded. :)

Fabfire

01-09-2007, 03:38 AM

On Zip's suggestion, I added a (very) little rust on the mineplow, too. :)

congo

01-09-2007, 06:49 PM

Fab,

Glad to see people putting Zip and my work to good use. The Brad was a lot of fun to do ! Both the Abrams and Brad look real nice.

Congo

Jaguar

01-09-2007, 10:35 PM

They both look great, Fab! :) How about a winter camo for both?

Stewy

01-09-2007, 10:57 PM

Incredible stuff mate ;)

Fabfire

01-10-2007, 12:39 AM

Thanks guys! I really appreciate it.

Congo - CZ_Studios work is just awesome, and a quality reference to me. :cvcys:

Jaguar - Now that you suggested, it's on the list...:)

Stewy - my Leo 2A4 skin beta tester extraordinaire (only DM53 rounds with my Leos skins...); thanks a lot, mate! :clin:

Stewy

02-12-2007, 11:21 AM

STOP PRESS!

Fabfire has given the thumbs up for release for a smorgasbord of paints that he's done (and that I've been testing)

Feast your eyes on these puppies - they're superb!
Aussie M1, and Norwegian 2A4!

Should be up for DL soon - great stuff Fab!
Stew

Fabfire

02-12-2007, 04:39 PM

Thanks a lot for the screenshots, mate! :bigsmile:

Actually, there are three versions of the Leo2A4 woodland - the Bundeswehr, Bundesheer, and Norwegian. And the Aussie M1A1 ...

Will be uploading them soon. :)

Scorpius

02-12-2007, 10:08 PM

Sweet!

Jaguar

02-12-2007, 10:16 PM

Cool!

Fabfire

02-13-2007, 03:39 AM

Thanks a lot, guys! I really appreciate it. :)
I decided to add the Leo2A4 Bundeswehr winter skin to this pack, too...
Actually this Leo 2 template was to be a much better skin - it is in fact a WIP. But as I assumed some work commitments that will let very little spare time for skinning, I will upload them as they are. Improvements will come in due time...

Fabfire

02-14-2007, 04:10 AM

Well, the Leo2A4 pack is already updated. Should be available soon.
This pack includes: Bundeswehr Leo 2 (woodland, winter, and desert); Bundesheer Leo2; and the Norwegian Leo 2. Also included a new track (woodland) in this pack. I can't thank Stewy enough for his enthusiasm, and for his great ideas and collaboration on the development of those skins.

However, those are still unfinished skins, there are many things yet to be done, such as the always requested DIRT. But they sure look good...

I hope everyone will enjoy them!

http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/Steel_Beasts_Pics/Leo2A4-Bundeswehr-Fabfire.jpg

Fabfire

02-14-2007, 04:16 AM

Next, The Aussie M1A1! :bigsmile:

Scorpius

02-14-2007, 05:04 AM

Cool!

You know what you need, a hi-res 2A4 template.....

ON THE WAY!

Er, not immediately, but soon ye shall have one.

Fabfire

02-14-2007, 05:12 AM

That would be really appreciated, Scorp! :bigsmile:

Stewy

02-14-2007, 12:49 PM

Thanks for your kind words fab - but I really didn't do anything mate ;) It's the painters that add a big edge to SB-PPE! :D

They're fantastic paints - even now I can't stop looking at those thumbnails!