Aussie P&G League - Season 5 - Personal Skins

[sunalp2]

Post screens and your racing number here.

[Bruza02]

02, piccies to come after I start the car. :-)

How long have we got, hopefully a few weeks?

[Kritter]

Speedy - No 47

Chitta_17 - No 17

Kritter - No 888

[sunalp2]

02, piccies to come after I start the car. :-)

How long have we got, hopefully a few weeks?

Yep.

Once the track list has been finalised we'll set a start date.

[Bruza02]

I'm chasing a link to the DDS plugin for the GIMP please???

Edit : sry wrong Thread

[Kritter]

I'm chasing a link to the DDS plugin for the GIMP please???

Edit : sry wrong Thread

Oh well,

http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/#download

Get this one. win32 binaries (zip)

exptract to your C\Gimp, lab, plugins folder

[Bruza02]

Thanks dude:thumbup:

[Bruza02]

Dont just run the file?

dds.exe?

Sorry to waylay this Thread, programs will return to normal in 1 moment

[Kritter]

http://www.gimp.org/downloads/

Updated the directory

C:\Program Files\GIMP-2.0\lib\gimp\2.0\plug-ins

[Bruza02]

All done, thank you:-)

[Kritter]

Chitta's is done.

Now for Speedys rig :whip:

[sunalp2]

Ponderosa:

Team Elf Racing #18.

[hardjack79]

Richard Jackett #79 NuiSpeed
Sean Crossland #111 NuiSpeed

It'll be a while before the pics arrive because I don't want you Aussie's stealing my aero tweaks

[Aramid]

Bruza won the last one? he should get the #1 on his car:twisted:

[hosspower]

I bags #68, please.
:-)

[sunalp2]

I always thought you were a 69er.

[hosspower]

Bruza won the last one? he should get the #1 on his car:twisted:

Bruza is quite partial to #2 - take that as a pun if u wish. :laugh:

[hosspower]

I always thought you were a 69er.

I need a co-driver for that....:thumbup:

[sunalp2]

If I compete, I'll use this car.

So I'll reserve #22

[hardjack79]

I bags #68, please.
:-)

Clearly we are going for the same system to determine our numbers, Hoss.

I would never have guessed that your IQ was 11 points lower than mine though ;)

I think speedy is trying to use the same system, but copied the wrong answer from somewhere.

[Freddyfartbox]

I'll reserve number 021 as usual. No idea what I'm gunna do for a paint job though. Maybe just cover it in Holden stickers.:-P

[Aramid]

#11, #12, #13 & #14 for GTLDK :D

[trotty88]

#50 for me please.

Should have a skin (or near too) by Sunday/Monday, so no screenies yet.

[hosspower]

Clearly we are going for the same system to determine our numbers, Hoss.

I would never have guessed that your IQ was 11 points lower than mine though ;)

I think speedy is trying to use the same system, but copied the wrong answer from somewhere.

Actually Rich, I was working off my bank balance - 68 (mexican pesos....) :-P

re skins - it doesnt matter what livery we choose, the GT40 is one horny beast!! And they sound phenomenal. I'm enjoying this season already, and it ain't started yet... :thumbup:

[trotty88]

To pink or not to pink, that is the question.....

[fast freddy75]

go on trotty show us you pink bits, lol:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laug h:

[trotty88]

might try purple this season....

[gazman]

#29 for me . I' will paint something up tomorrow.


EDIT.
this is probably it. just some touch ups to finish.
http://www.nogripracing.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=83913

[fast freddy75]

nice job gaz,

[Bruza02]

Bruza won the last one? he should get the #1 on his car:twisted:

I appreciate the idea Henry, but I am rather partial to 02, and wearing the #1 might lead to undue pressure!!:-D

[Bruza02]

Nice car Gaz, looks like she means business

[sunalp2]

Gonna be a great looking field I reckon's.

[groupcaction]

I'll take number 88 if thats cool

[trotty88]

Maybe Blue..... decisions decisions....

Anyone running tonight?

[Bruza02]

Ahem....I have an announcement to make!!

I had ideas, but sadly no talent, luckily for me I knew a bloke BIG on talent...

THANKS FRANK:clap::clap::clap:

[sunalp2]

Hey that does look pretty good. ;-)

[xwfalcon]

Dont think i will be able to do my own skin this time around dont understand enough .Will someone be able to do me a skin or will i be able to use one of the default GT40s dont realy care about number as the one i like been takin . Im still keen running season 5 .

[sunalp2]

Dont think i will be able to do my own skin this time around dont understand enough .Will someone be able to do me a skin or will i be able to use one of the default GT40s dont realy care about number as the one i like been takin . Im still keen running season 5 .

I'll do one for you.

Send me a PM with what you want.

[Bruza02]

Dont think i will be able to do my own skin this time around dont understand enough .Will someone be able to do me a skin or will i be able to use one of the default GT40s dont realy care about number as the one i like been takin . Im still keen running season 5 .

I'll do one for you.

Send me a PM with what you want.

He's very good ;-)

[Bruza02]

Hey that does look pretty good. ;-)

I have taken to it you could say.:-D

[xwfalcon]

Thx Frank for all your help .
Pm sent .
cheers Mark

[sunalp2]

Thx Frank for all your help .
Pm sent .
cheers Mark

#32 (hope it's not you unlucky number) :-)

[Kritter]

Nearly there Speedy :crying:

Its an attempt to try to replicate the Ambrose iRacing Nascar

This shite is not easy!

[fast freddy75]

friggin awesome dude

[trotty88]

WOW! This is gonna be a great looking field. VERY nice work from everyone so far. I was worried mine was a bit overdone, but seeing as tho there are other 'sponsors delights' out there, puts me at ease.

Here is a version 0.99 of the TTR entry for S5, sorry guys, no more pink bits. Maybe a few finishing touches, but basically complete.

If anyone needs a hand, or even a skin, send us a PM. But you had better get in quick while this stuff is still fresh in the noggin. Its a learning curve every season I tell ya.

[gazman]

Nearly there Speedy :crying:

Its an attempt to try to replicate the Ambrose iRacing Nascar

This shite is not easy!

here is a curved iracing logo, it may fit a bit better on the rear quarter.

nice skins guys :thumbup:

[fast freddy75]

thanks for your help gaz.

[Bruza02]

Nearly there Speedy :crying:

Its an attempt to try to replicate the Ambrose iRacing Nascar

This shite is not easy!

Looking GREAT Krit:-)

[Bruza02]

WOW! This is gonna be a great looking field. VERY nice work from everyone so far. I was worried mine was a bit overdone, but seeing as tho there are other 'sponsors delights' out there, puts me at ease.

Here is a version 0.99 of the TTR entry for S5, sorry guys, no more pink bits. Maybe a few finishing touches, but basically complete.

If anyone needs a hand, or even a skin, send us a PM. But you had better get in quick while this stuff is still fresh in the noggin. Its a learning curve every season I tell ya.

Really nice Trotty, sweet ride!:-)

[Bruza02]

I will ask again in here to make sure someone sees this.

I am led to believe there are 2 types of GT40?

I notice from the skins so far now that I am looking for differences, some sport Goodyear, others Firestones??

Are there any other differences? Do tyre makes have different characteristics? Are the cars the same speed/HP/Nm's?

Unless they are identical, we should be all in the same one right, as its a 1 car series, not 2?

[Freddyfartbox]

They are all looking pretty good so far guys. I better pull my finger out and start one myself.

[sunalp2]

I will ask again in here to make sure someone sees this.

I am led to believe there are 2 types of GT40?

I notice from the skins so far now that I am looking for differences, some sport Goodyear, others Firestones??

Are there any other differences? Do tyre makes have different characteristics? Are the cars the same speed/HP/Nm's?

Unless they are identical, we should be all in the same one right, as its a 1 car series, not 2?

I was under the impression that there were only 2 MKI GT40's the stock and the Gulf

I've just had a look and there are a number of different tyres for the GT40.

We will need to decide which HDC file to run.

Once again another variation to make it difficult to match cars up.:-(

[sunalp2]

There are 3 MKI HDC's:

1: 289
2: 289_Gulf
3: 289_FI

The Gulf is out, so it's between the 289 & the 289_FI.

The engine & gearbox is the same so if the physics are the same then it's just a tyre difference.

I've done all my skins with the plain 289.HDC but that is easily changed.

[Freddyfartbox]

Bloody hell I've just realized I've forgotten everything I learned about skinning, I haven't touched PS for ages.:der:

[hosspower]

There are 3 MKI HDC's:

1: 289
2: 289_Gulf
3: 289_FI

The Gulf is out, so it's between the 289 & the 289_FI.

The engine & gearbox is the same so if the physics are the same then it's just a tyre difference.

I've done all my skins with the plain 289.HDC but that is easily changed.

From what Gazman said last night I believe that the GT40 with Goodyear tyres is not fuel injected (so I suspect that the fuel injected version is the 289_FI, from Franks list above).
The FI version would have to be faster, would'nt it?? (wooden tit >> that reminds me of an old joke.....)

Last night nearly everyone had gravitated to the #59 or #60 cars (which are Firestone cars), and a few guys were doing low 1:31's in them. Could we just make one of those cars the standard chassis??

Gaz, am I correct on this??

[gazman]

yes as far as I could tell
tyre grip = 6 or 7
FIRESTONE
Indy WS104 7 dry tyre
R106 6 all weather

GOODYEAR
G7R655 6 all weather.

both brands are medium wear rate

I thought the Goodyear carburetor car felt a tiny bit easier to drive than the fuel injected models

the fuel injected models seems to barge in the front a tiny little bit more. Maybe has slightly more torque not sure.

[gazman]

Here's my car for season 5 #29 Camel Racing ,

http://www.nogripracing.com/details.php?filenr=25434

[Freddyfartbox]

Noice one Gaz. I've been mucking around with PS, dunno if I'll use this one or not.

[gazman]

I pretty much re-arranged a Capri skin I did earlier to suit the GT-40.

I can paint something up for you if you like. you can decal it.

[Freddyfartbox]

I pretty much re-arranged a Capri skin I did earlier to suit the GT-40.

I can paint something up for you if you like. you can decal it.

If you keep doing that for me I'll never learn.:-D I might persevere with the JD skin and see how it turns out. I'll probably pick your brain at some point again though.:mrgreen:

[Bruza02]

yes as far as I could tell
tyre grip = 6 or 7
FIRESTONE
Indy WS104 7 dry tyre
R106 6 all weather

GOODYEAR
G7R655 6 all weather.

both brands are medium wear rate

I thought the Goodyear carburetor car felt a tiny bit easier to drive than the fuel injected models

the fuel injected models seems to barge in the front a tiny little bit more. Maybe has slightly more torque not sure.

ok.......so that leaves us where...????

[gazman]

as we were. i havn't done any timed laps to see a difference plus i'm to inconsistent :-P

they both seem to use the same engine unless I'm blind, tyres seem to be the only difference

[Bruza02]

as we were. i havn't done any timed laps to see a difference plus i'm to inconsistent :-P

hahahaha, I was wondering who was going to do the test?

Either someone test them at length, or we just decide on 1 and that's it??

Yeah?

I vote for either, lol:laugh:

[fast freddy75]

this my preference but i have used the 59 and 60 gt40s and they use firestone. whether it is fuel injected or not i dont know, i think youll find that every one has driven them and not changed, it may be because the jones are faster than the smiths , so instead of playing with setups on the cars they are using, the smiths feel its a car thing and change to be the same as the jones. but in the end their original gt40 could be the same speed.
sorry about the confusion, but i think i explained it alright.

[Kritter]

hahahaha, I was wondering who was going to do the test?

Either someone test them at length, or we just decide on 1 and that's it??

Yeah?

I vote for either, lol:laugh:

Yes, I noticed a little a while ago Bruza posted a time on the forum which said "50 laps of fuel and zr665 tyre" or there abouts and I was using the 106. I went and found the model gt40 that had the 665 tyre and I found it loose and was always a second off the pace.

I would prefer we all use the No.59 and 60 cars only

[groupcaction]

Just finishing my skin as we speak... some really really good looking cars so far, ive kept mine period looking, old sponsors etc... will be unveiling my weapon tonight (im talking about my GT40 guys haha)

[gazman]

the only different version is the #52 with Goodyear tyres. 12, 14, 59, 60 are the same.

the Goodyear have 2 tyre choices but the grip 7 tyre G7R430 is a soft tyre and not a medium like the Firestone.

therefore the softer G7R430 Goodyear's turn in slightly better but will wear the tyres quicker .

you would probably have to do constant laps to find out how long they would last against each other. A tyre brand war would be ok with me.

[trotty88]

I was only using 59/60 on the server because I liked the livery??

Is changing the .hdc file as simple as changing the line in the .car folder?

[gazman]

yes

FIRESTONE _______________________GOODYEAR
HDVehicle=GT40_289_FI.HDC or HDVehicle=GT40_289.hdc

[Bruza02]

this my preference but i have used the 59 and 60 gt40s and they use firestone. whether it is fuel injected or not i dont know, i think youll find that every one has driven them and not changed, it may be because the jones are faster than the smiths , so instead of playing with setups on the cars they are using, the smiths feel its a car thing and change to be the same as the jones. but in the end their original gt40 could be the same speed.
sorry about the confusion, but i think i explained it alright.

So Mr Smith said what.....??????

[Bruza02]

Yes, I noticed a little a while ago Bruza posted a time on the forum which said "50 laps of fuel and zr665 tyre" or there abouts and I was using the 106. I went and found the model gt40 that had the 665 tyre and I found it loose and was always a second off the pace.

I would prefer we all use the No.59 and 60 cars only

From my experience this young man knows his sh*t so I will 2nd that notion.

Bottom line is we all need to be using the same bloody car, its a 1 make series.:-)

[gazman]

I'm going to do a Daytona run , 15 laps each brand.

[fast freddy75]

easy then piss the goodyears off and run firestones using the 59 and 60 as the base cars.
how easy was that.
ok where to this week frank?

[Bruza02]

easy then piss the goodyears off and run firestones using the 59 and 60 as the base cars.
how easy was that.
ok where to this week frank?

For once I agree with you Speedo, well articulated young man.:-D

[Kritter]

sorry about the confusion, but i think i explained it alright.

:?::laugh:

[Freddyfartbox]

I think I might stick with this one, it's coming along alright.

[gazman]

DAYTONA OVAL RUN
15 laps tyre wear x2 fastest lap Goodyear 57.824, Firestone 56.930
wear rate was pretty much the same

[hosspower]

this my preference but i have used the 59 and 60 gt40s and they use firestone. whether it is fuel injected or not i dont know, i think youll find that every one has driven them and not changed, it may be because the jones are faster than the smiths , so instead of playing with setups on the cars they are using, the smiths feel its a car thing and change to be the same as the jones. but in the end their original gt40 could be the same speed.
sorry about the confusion, but i think i explained it alright.

Hotdamn, it's all so clear now. :?:

Henceforth this train of logic shall be known as a 'Speedoism'. :thumbup:

I chose the #59 car cos it felt good to drive. I'm still 2 secs a lap slower than anyone in any other car.

And I'm still confused as to which Firestone is the soft compound. Speedy?? :?:
:-P

[groupcaction]

Here's my ride for the upcoming season... Left it more period looking, like my cars like that... threw some wheels off 1 of the MkII's onto her, rear wheels now totally fill the back guards!! Hope you like guys

http://www.nogripracing.com/details.php?filenr=25436

[trotty88]

:up: nice one Brent

[gazman]

open your PnG main folder the tyre guide is in there, Firestone hasn't got a soft compound.
both are medium compound WS dry the other tyre is all weather . both are medium compound

[Bruza02]

I think I might stick with this one, it's coming along alright.

Lookin' good FFB, nice man!:-)

[Bruza02]

Here's my ride for the upcoming season... Left it more period looking, like my cars like that... threw some wheels off 1 of the MkII's onto her, rear wheels now totally fill the back guards!! Hope you like guys

http://www.nogripracing.com/details.php?filenr=25436

Nice mount Brent, love the variation we have going, lookin' good boys, lookin' good!!

[hosspower]

open your PnG main folder the tyre guide is in there, Firestone hasn't got a soft compound.
both are medium compound WS dry the other tyre is all weather . both are medium compound

but I can't read....

[Bruza02]

Comparison looks similar Gaz, well done.:-)

Richard, your sister has to make a decision mate, which GT40 shall we ALL run ( including Speedo ) ?

[hardjack79]

"What colour is it?"

I'm kidding. She actually wanted to know about about slip angles, coefficients of friction, and durability, and to be honest thats the kind of thing I'm happy to discuss with my mates after a few beers, but its just weird talking about that with my sister.

From what I've picked up from reading here, the mechanics of the cars are the same, the engines are the same, its just some run firestones and some run Goodyears? Given that no one has said "The _____s are better than the _____s" there is probably bugger all difference between them so I doubt it matters if we have both. If someone does have a preference for the Goodyears then I say we leave it open, as long as we each stick with one brand all season. If not then lets just all take the Firestones eh?

[gazman]

but I can't read....

click all the way to the left (the same side it hangs)

[Freddyfartbox]

I thought I'd try a Monster one.

[Daveyraveygravey]

I chose the #59 car cos it felt good to drive. I'm still 2 secs a lap slower than anyone in any other car.



I take offence at you claiming my ineptitude! I'm about 3 secs off!:crying:

[hardjack79]

I thought I'd try a Monster one.

Look awesome Freddy. :thumbup:

[trotty88]

:thumbup: Freddy

[Freddyfartbox]

Man I can't sleep, so I added a few more logo's. I'll probably use the JD's one when it's done, so if anyone wants the Monster one let me know. I reckon it's just about done, simple but effective, like me.:-)

[hosspower]

:thumbup:

slip angles, coefficients of friction, and durability

Funny, those are the exact criteria I use when choosing my women-folk.

[Kritter]

My Moffat Coke GT40 machine is done. Ahhhhhhhhhhh thanks the Lord. Not perfect but good enough.

Always been a Moffat fan, so desided this was a fitting skin for S5.

Oh and can you change my car number to "9" thanks Frank?

[Kritter]

Man I can't sleep, so I added a few more logo's. I'll probably use the JD's one when it's done, so if anyone wants the Monster one let me know. I reckon it's just about done, simple but effective, like me.:-)

Love it! :thumbup:

[sunalp2]

Oh and can you change my car number to "9" thanks Frank?

Anything can be done for a price. :twisted:

[Kritter]

Anything can be done for a price. :twisted:

What did you have in mind? :unf: ?

[sunalp2]

You Bonanza's are sick.

[Kritter]

You Bonanza's are sick.

I am no Bananza :nono: You have to be over 40 and run rear of field

[groupcaction]

i am no bananza :nono: You have to be over 40 and run rear of field

Hahahahaha

[hosspower]

I am no Bananza :nono: You have to be over 40 and run rear of field

Bruza was adopted...

[Bruza02]

Hahahahaha, and sport at least 7 inches, you are definitely out young man:-D

FFB and Kritta, really nice cars boys!

[Freddyfartbox]

Nice one Krit. I've got 1/18th model of the Coke Mustang, great looking car.

[xwfalcon]

Hi guys ,
Frank has been kind enough to do skin for me .I had look at in my email he adjusted it a bit for me ,but know he has sent me the skin link which i downloaded .I dont know how to look at car . i looked at jpeg files was mostly wheels .Where do i put this file in P&G and do i install it now or when were in season 5 . Thx guys in advance for help .

cheers Mark

[Freddyfartbox]

Experimenting a bit with your Avatar there Bruza? That's about the 50th one I've seen in the last few days.:-D

I call mine pretty much done, now I just gotta remember how to make it standalone.

[sunalp2]

Mark in that last email there was a link to the download. (I just downloaded that file, and there is some unnecessary stuff in it, use this link).

FOMOCO (http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?mjcwzizrmjw)

Just extract this file to your *P&G*\GameData\Teams\Power&Glory\PTC Over 2 Liter\Ford GT40 folder.

[Bruza02]

Experimenting a bit with your Avatar there Bruza? That's about the 50th one I've seen in the last few days.:-D

I call mine pretty much done, now I just gotta remember how to make it standalone.

I can't find something that is "me", you will see some more I think, not settled yet

I need to find my old Falcon Cobra, that was me

Very nice car, this is gonna be sick, can't wait for the 1st race replay!!!

[Bruza02]

Falcon Rallye Sprint from The Speed on the Tweed at Murwillumbah last year, that's me!:-)

[trotty88]

Here ya go Bruza

[Bruza02]

Here ya go Bruza

Gnarly, I mean totally rad bitch!!!

[ponderosa]

I am no Bananza :nono: You have to be over 40 and run rear of field

Ahhhh...but with the passing of time young grasshopper...................

[Kritter]

Ahhhh...but with the passing of time young grasshopper...................

Lol .... True :crying:

[Freddyfartbox]

I don't know what I've done, but my car doesn't show up in game. It all looks in order to me. Bloody confusing crap this is, bah. Gotta go to work soon, so tomorrow job.

[ponderosa]

Lol .... True :crying:

That "coke" car looks sweet Krit, nice choice....I`m fairly sure your old man would be happy also...Moff could walk on water if needed:thumbup:

[Kritter]

Is this cool, Bruza :?:

[fast freddy75]

krit i think you have found another profession, awesome job on all cars buddy.

[sunalp2]

I don't know what I've done, but my car doesn't show up in game. It all looks in order to me. Bloody confusing crap this is, bah. Gotta go to work soon, so tomorrow job.

You can send it to me if you like.

[Bruza02]

Is this cool, Bruza :?:

Beautiful mate.:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

[Kritter]

krit i think you have found another profession, awesome job on all cars buddy.

Cheers Speedy. Yours is done also

[fast freddy75]

i love it krit.
i think this needs to be put in gallery photos.

[Bruza02]

I 2nd that notion Speedy.

Well done on all skinned cars Kritta, you do a very nice job man, very nice.:thumbup:

You gonna put a Bonanza Jnr. across the rear of yours? ( or wait for me to sign her on track for you, lololol.....sry, bad joke, I will be doing my upmost to not scar your paintwork this Season mate....), as I don't want to scratch my lovely yellow steed !!

Edit : Yep, put this one up Krit, its a beauty all need to behold.

[xwfalcon]

Hi guys just took the GT40 Frank did for me ,here some pics
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y133/xw_falcon/th_5A.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y133/xw_falcon/?action=view&current=5A.jpg)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y133/xw_falcon/th_59.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y133/xw_falcon/?action=view&current=59.jpg)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y133/xw_falcon/th_58.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y133/xw_falcon/?action=view&current=58.jpg)
Thx Frank

[Bruza02]

Really nice Mark, classic. Simple but effective:thumbup:

( and unique, she's yours mate, nice....)

[fast freddy75]

its going to be an awesome looking field this season , cant wait.

[Kritter]

That "coke" car looks sweet Krit, nice choice....I`m fairly sure your old man would be happy also...Moff could walk on water if needed:thumbup:

Cheers Ponder! Bloody thing looks simple to do, but took bloody ages :laugh:

May have to drive like Moff to win S5, looks like some pretty good steerers this season .......... and Speedy will be there too

[hosspower]

Ahhhh...but with the passing of time young grasshopper...................

And with the arrival of younger grasshoppers, who won't go to damn sleep even though its farken racetime. Damnit!!

This season lads, this season I will put in. I will dig deep. :drive2:

The Hoss GT40 will blaze to glory :twisted: Mmwahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!

(If the missus says I'm allowed to....) :drive:

[Apollyon]

here is my smexy new ride, as usual for me it is in the standard colours I use for my league cars, it's not too complex, just a nice simple skin. Damn some of the work you guys are doing is awesome. :thumbup:
http://www.nogripracing.com/details.php?filenr=25452

[Daveyraveygravey]

I was just going to take a stock car as I am rubbish at skinning. If any of you lovely fellas have the spare time and want to make one up for me...:-D

I was thinking of a combo of the US and UK flags, to celebrate the collaborative nature of the GT40 project. Nice and simple, and nice and sixties...

Oh yes, bit off topic, but not totally irrelevant, on the Pistonheads site, there is a video of a GT1 racing car made by Matech based on the recent Ford GT. Man, it sounds good...

[Kritter]

I was thinking of a combo of the US and UK flags, to celebrate the collaborative nature of the GT40 project. Nice and simple, and nice and sixties...


EEeek :crying: Not an easy one for me. I think this is a job for someone with a little more talent ..........

[Bruza02]

here is my smexy new ride, as usual for me it is in the standard colours I use for my league cars, it's not too complex, just a nice simple skin. Damn some of the work you guys are doing is awesome. :thumbup:
http://www.nogripracing.com/details.php?filenr=25452

Another pearler, nice!!

[Bruza02]

EEeek :crying: Not an easy one for me. I think this is a job for someone with a little more talent ..........

I like that........DRG?

[Freddyfartbox]

You can send it to me if you like.

If I can't figure out what I've done wrong I will, thanks Frank.

[Daveyraveygravey]

EEeek :crying: Not an easy one for me. I think this is a job for someone with a little more talent ..........

Bring it on Krit, that's cool! I noticed the number :twisted:

[Kritter]

Bring it on Krit, that's cool! I noticed the number :twisted:

Really??

Ok, I will put some effort in and crank it up for ya :thumbup:

[Bruza02]

I reckon it looks cool, needs that bloke the yanks used to subscribe people for war I think it was, the old bloke in the top hat pointing, saying " America needs you....or something?" on the back, would look cool, being pointed at as you lap him, nice.

Just an idea:-)

[Daveyraveygravey]

Cheers Bruza ;-) I think we could have Winnie doing a V-sign too...

[Daveyraveygravey]

Really??

Ok, I will put some effort in and crank it up for ya :thumbup:

Krit, don't go to any trouble man, I like it raw...

[sunalp2]

If I can't figure out what I've done wrong I will, thanks Frank.

More than likely it's an error with the mask file.

[fast freddy75]

I reckon it looks cool, needs that bloke the yanks used to subscribe people for war I think it was, the old bloke in the top hat pointing, saying " America needs you....or something?" on the back, would look cool, being pointed at as you lap him, nice.

Just an idea:-)

what about franks old coon hat, lol.and then hang a fox tail of the aerial.

[Kritter]

Krit, don't go to any trouble man, I like it raw...

Then RAW it is :laugh: ... Best I can dooo Davey, hope its OK. :?:

Eeehem .... yes the sticker on the right and left guard does say Heah Baby .... sorry, but I cant get it off :sneaky2:

[Daveyraveygravey]

yes the sticker on the right and left guard does say Heah Baby .... sorry, but I cant get it off :sneaky2:

Not a problem, whenever I say it, I get the results I expect...:unsure:

[Aramid]

Then RAW it is :laugh: ... Best I can dooo Davey, hope its OK. :?:

Eeehem .... yes the sticker on the right and left guard does say Heah Baby .... sorry, but I cant get it off :sneaky2:

that's an interesting project. can you upload the psd file?

[Freddyfartbox]

Looks alright to me Krit.

I started another one, based on the Army Reserve Grp C Falcon. How the hell do you make a square with rounded edges? I tried the round edge square tool thingy but I can't make a layer with it, pretty basic shit but it's got me stumped, lol.

[Kritter]

that's an interesting project. can you upload the psd file?

Sure,

I have sent it to Frank to be finalised already

http://www.mediafire.com/file/zdzqtgqotd2/66014_FORD_GT40_BODY1.rar

[Aramid]

Sure,

I have sent it to Frank to be finalised already

http://www.mediafire.com/file/zdzqtgqotd2/66014_FORD_GT40_BODY1.rar

thx, will try to match the sides with the top:-)

[Kritter]

thx, will try to match the sides with the top:-)

Sure, sounds good :thumbup:

[Bruza02]

Cheers Bruza ;-) I think we could have Winnie doing a V-sign too...

lol:thumbup:

[Aramid]

Sure, sounds good :thumbup:

you deleted parts of the flags, can you give me a link to the complete ones?

[Kritter]

you deleted parts of the flags, can you give me a link to the complete ones?

Sure .....

http://www.mediafire.com/file/2jzwrkmn3oj/Davies Car.rar

[Aramid]

Sure .....

http://www.mediafire.com/file/2jzwrkmn3oj/Davies Car.rar

THX:thumbup:

[Kritter]

THX:thumbup:

Have fun!

[hosspower]

Cheers Bruza ;-) I think we could have Winnie doing a V-sign too...

I have spent the past two days wondering "Winnie, Winnie, who the f**k was Winnie???"

Winnie Mandela??

Winnie the Poo????

Winnie Wonka????????? No Damnit, that can't be it....

All it took tonight was three and a half beers, and the light came on.....

My apologies to Mr Churchill, for being a complete nong!! And to DRG and all all others from the Mother Country.

Rich, there may be more than 8 IQ points difference...

Its no wonder I've forgotten how to use Photoshop.....again....
:?:

[Daveyraveygravey]

My apologies to Mr Churchill, for being a complete nong!! And to DRG and all all others from the Mother Country.


:?:

"...nong..."?!?! :?:

The greatest leader this country has ever had?!

[gazman]

Looks alright to me Krit.

I started another one, based on the Army Reserve Grp C Falcon. How the hell do you make a square with rounded edges? I tried the round edge square tool thingy but I can't make a layer with it, pretty basic shit but it's got me stumped, lol.

A make new layer
1 square
2 higher the number the biiger the rounded corner

[hosspower]

"...nong..."?!?! :?:

The greatest leader this country has ever had?!

I never call him "winnie", I just don't know him that well I 'spose.....
:crying:

[Daveyraveygravey]

Frank

Is it possible to take a screenie of all these beautiful cars, and then post a link to it on the P&G Forum? Might get some more people into the league...

[Daveyraveygravey]

I've been meaning to ask, when I'm driving the GT40, there is an area of windscreen in front of the steering wheel that is a different col, kind of like a letter box. One one of Krit's pics, it actually looks like it is 12" ahead of the screen, is that a deflector to keep bugs off the screen?

[gazman]

yes bugs and stones deflector , tiny kangaroo's, rabbits .

[Daveyraveygravey]

Cheers Gaz!

[Freddyfartbox]

A make new layer
1 square
2 higher the number the biiger the rounded corner

Oh you are fricken kidding me, you know what it was, by default it was selected as 'Paths' instead of 'Shape Layers', in the menu buttons at the top. Duh. :der::chair::clown:

[Aramid]

after a little rotate, cut, move, distort & scale:

:mrgreen:

[hosspower]

after a little rotate, cut, move, distort & scale:

:mrgreen:

Hey that looks wicked Henry!



Help!!
Do I need a seperate DDS plug-in for Photoshop? I've found .DDS in 'save as' menu, but it doesnt seem to be recognized by P&G - ie the skin doesnt show up in game. Carlos the Jackal's guide seems to be for Gimp only. Is there an 'Idiots Guide for Skinning with Photoshop' out there??

[Aramid]

not sure, if i understand right.

you need this plugin for photoshop: http://developer.nvidia.com/object/photoshop_dds_plugins.html

if you install it, it writes few files into your photoshop folder. so it works only for one program. if you want to use it for more than one, you have to copy the files manually.

[hosspower]

not sure, if i understand right.

you need this plugin for photoshop: http://developer.nvidia.com/object/photoshop_dds_plugins.html

if you install it, it writes few files into your photoshop folder. so it works only for one program. if you want to use it for more than one, you have to copy the files manually.

yes I think that is what I need - many many thanks! :thumbup:

[Kritter]

after a little rotate, cut, move, distort & scale:

:mrgreen:

Yeeeeh Haaaaa :thumbup: Awsome job Henry

[trotty88]

Frank

Is it possible to take a screenie of all these beautiful cars, and then post a link to it on the P&G Forum? Might get some more people into the league...

I have seen it done in photoshop, but dont ask me how. Alternately we could all 'pose' for a few screenies on the weekend. Somewhere with a nice wide straight, or big pit area that everyone could assemble would do the trick. And yes, it may create some interest.

[groupcaction]

Photoshoot sounds pretty trick... Like the Porsche photo at Laguna Seca... except all
GT40's.... as Quagmire would say... Alllllriiiiiiiight hahaha

[Bruza02]

Sounds great, but what if Apollyon "works it" for the camera again, that won't help.....?:-D

[trotty88]

Sounds great, but what if Apollyon "works it" for the camera again, that won't help.....?:-D

Haha, never thought of that. That might attract the 'wrong sort' of people....

[Bruza02]

If we do this Dave, ya gotta keep your shirt on man, seriously, and stay in your car, just in case someone recognises you and you get carried away alright?:laugh:

[Aramid]

I have seen it done in photoshop, but dont ask me how. Alternately we could all 'pose' for a few screenies on the weekend. Somewhere with a nice wide straight, or big pit area that everyone could assemble would do the trick. And yes, it may create some interest.

an oval would be the best track for such a shoot

[Daveyraveygravey]

an oval would be the best track for such a shoot

I'm just thinking an oval might put some off, we're doing it for novelty (aren't we?!) and it isn't typical of what the Aussie League does, is it?

If we can have a trial run, we can all take screenshots or even a short video clip, and maybe have a "pic off" comp amongst ouorselves, vote for the best, and then post that up?

I would like to thank all involved on the red white and blue flag special, it seems it took a lot of work! Can't wait to try it out!

[Aramid]

our cars are ready: http://www.nogripracing.com/details.php?filenr=25508

#11 - Helle
#12 - Henry
#13 - Cosworth_DFV
#14 - Tomas

[trotty88]

Nice work Henry!
A few new names too, well done.

[gazman]

windows 7 or 64bit users can use The ATI Compressonator Application for savings as .dds as the Nvidia .dds plug in doesn't work to well in 64 bit windows.


http://quake4.filefront.com/file/ATI_Compressonator_Application;52191


first save your skin as .tga with photoshop then open the .tga with the ATI Compressonator Application to save as .dds

[Aramid]

after a lot of hours the anglo-american skin is ready: http://www.nogripracing.com/details.php?filenr=25529

really hard work:crying:

[Bruza02]

She came up a treat Henry, a real standout in the pack.

Do her justice Davey, practise now........:-D

[Daveyraveygravey]

Will do Bruza! Thanks very much, Henry, I think it is a great looking car! Sorry it was a lot of work, I would have been chuffed with it in the state Krit showed it.

I am wondering if I download all the skins and run an offline race, if I can fix a pic of them without the standard cars, and then put that up as a publicity shot?

[Aramid]

Will do Bruza! Thanks very much, Henry, I think it is a great looking car! Sorry it was a lot of work, I would have been chuffed with it in the state Krit showed it.

I am wondering if I download all the skins and run an offline race, if I can fix a pic of them without the standard cars, and then put that up as a publicity shot?
n.p. mate:mrgreen:

sure, remove the stock GT40s from the p&g folder. after your work, you can put them back.

[Daveyraveygravey]

OK, I'll have a dabble tonight. I think there are still some cars to be finished though, so it won't be the final version.

[trotty88]

Just uploading mine now. Good luck DRG!

[HeebyJeeby]

I haven't noticed 49 being reserved as yet, so if no-one minds I'll nab that. :)

[Seamas111]

Hey heeby,

Long time no see. Good to have you aboard for S5. Should be a meg season!:mrgreen:

[HeebyJeeby]

Aloha! Should be fun, although I'll be five seconds off the pace as ever. :-D

Here's a quick attempt at a suitable Heebymobile. If some kind soul could give me a swift pointer on removing the dodgy windscreen strip, that would be appreciated, otherwise I suspect this is what I'll go with. :mrgreen:

[Aramid]

Aloha! Should be fun, although I'll be five seconds off the pace as ever. :-D

Here's a quick attempt at a suitable Heebymobile. If some kind soul could give me a swift pointer on removing the dodgy windscreen strip, that would be appreciated, otherwise I suspect this is what I'll go with. :mrgreen:

nice.:thumbup: i there a reallife motive for this paint?

the more important question is, how the hell did you get this stripe?
take a look in your windows.dds file.

[HeebyJeeby]

Oh dear no, no real-life inspiration - more a "press buttons in The Gimp and see what happens" adventure ride. :-)

There doesn't seem to be anything of note in the windows.dds file, but then I'm no expert.

[sunalp2]

If some kind soul could give me a swift pointer on removing the dodgy windscreen strip,

I can get rid of that. Send me the car.

[HeebyJeeby]

I can get rid of that. Send me the car.Many thanks, shall do. :)

[Bruza02]

Ride Heeby ride!!!!

Awesome.:thumbup:

[Daveyraveygravey]

Aloha! Should be fun, although I'll be five seconds off the pace as ever. :-D

Here's a quick attempt at a suitable Heebymobile. If some kind soul could give me a swift pointer on removing the dodgy windscreen strip, that would be appreciated, otherwise I suspect this is what I'll go with. :mrgreen:

Heeby, that'll be me and you banging around at the back then ?! :-P:ohmy:

And I like that stripe, it goes with the colour scheme in a completely non-matching kind of way!

[hardjack79]

Lol, such a Heeby car: typically atypical. :up:

[HeebyJeeby]

Heeby, that'll be me and you banging around at the back then ?! :-P:ohmy:

And I like that stripe, it goes with the colour scheme in a completely non-matching kind of way!

I believe I'll be eating your dust. :) And I may replace the offending pink stripe with lurid green and yellow checks, you just never know...

Again, thanks to Frank for his work in removing the pinky bit! I need to delve deeper into this skin business, there's a'learning aplenty to be done. :-D

[Freddyfartbox]

The more I looked at my JD's skin, the less I like it, so I've decided to finish the Army Reserve one to use. Nearly done.

[Aramid]

The more I looked at my JD's skin, the less I like it, so I've decided to finish the Army Reserve one to use. Nearly done.

nice, remembers to Thomas Berglund, Captain in the swedish army and succesfull rally raid driver. he drove this year the Dakar and his bike and truck were painted in army style:-)
i guess he finish on 12.

[sunalp2]

The more I looked at my JD's skin, the less I like it, so I've decided to finish the Army Reserve one to use. Nearly done.

If you go off the track we won't be able to see you. :-(

[hardjack79]

lol

This is only one step away from the ultimate skin: camoflage, turret, and mounted gun (laser cannon optional). Brilliant.

[Daveyraveygravey]

Possibly not the fastest though HJ? I guess you wouldn't have to worry about how much toe-in to add for the long sweeper at the end of the straight...

[hosspower]

Here's my ride for Season 5.

Heavily 'inspired' by my trusty orange alfa from last season, I hearby unveil to you all, The Hossmobile...

Those with a keen eye (or strong glasses) will note the genuine Coon-skin motif adorning the drivers helmet. Ask of The Prof, and He doth deliver.

A hearty thankyou to Frank for his talent, time and patience in getting my ride together! Cheers young fellah!!:thumbup:

Looking forward to Season 5. Ride Bonanzas, Ride!!

[Aramid]

Here's my ride for Season 5.

Heavily 'inspired' by my trusty orange alfa from last season, I hearby unveil to you all, The Hossmobile...

Those with a keen eye (or strong glasses) will note the genuine Coon-skin motif adorning the drivers helmet. Ask of The Prof, and He doth deliver.

A hearty thankyou to Frank for his talent, time and patience in getting my ride together! Cheers young fellah!!:thumbup:

Looking forward to Season 5. Ride Bonanzas, Ride!!

nice one. :thumbup:
roadrunner

[trotty88]

Nice work Hoss! Another beauty!

[hardjack79]

Sweet ride Hoss.

That makes up my mind on Brown vs Orange for my skin. Sorry for holding things up guys. I've just got home and hope to finish off the two skins tonight.

[Bruza02]

Nice work Hoss!!:-)

[Kritter]

Good one Hoss! :thumbup:

[hosspower]

Cheers!

She ain't anything special, but she's mine.

:-)

[Daveyraveygravey]

Au contraire Hoss, she's lovely! Orange is a cool colour for cars...just think of a Muira in orange...mmmm...

[hardjack79]

I agree, the old McLarens, the General Lee, orange Miuras, these are a few of my favourite things.

I finally got my cars done, I really hope they work for other people because when I take a screen shot using fraps it looks nothing like they do on the screen (?!). The alpha layer (reflectivity) gets applied as a mask in the screenshots so they look pale and stupid. Anyway, here they are minus screenshots:

NuiSpeed #79 (http://www.nogripracing.com/details.php?filenr=25674) -- Richard
NuiSpeed #111 (http://www.nogripracing.com/details.php?filenr=25676) - Sean
Team Sh!tbox Racing (http://www.nogripracing.com/details.php?filenr=25678), which we could add to the pack and use for any late comers. It didn't look as good as I hoped it would so I'm not fussed if we leave it out. Also I think I might have breached the upload rules for this on on account of obscenity so I might have to redo it and re-upload (not gonna happen) -- Sorry Frank :-(

[hardjack79]

New computer isn't showing the alpha layer on the cars themselves so the cars show as 100% reflective. Nothing wrong with the files, its with the computer. What is the computer doing with the alpha layer? Good question. It seems to be applying it as a transperency mask over the whole screen. WTF?

Anyway, the laptop knows who's boss so it provided me with these sublime showroom pics:

http://www.nogripracing.com/images/screenshots/68744.jpg

http://www.nogripracing.com/images/screenshots/68743.jpg

http://www.nogripracing.com/images/screenshots/68742.jpg

[trotty88]

Wild lookin rides Rich! Well done!

[Seamas111]

Nice work Richo,

Thanks heaps.

lol at the S**tbox

[hosspower]

Nice work Rich. Love the shite-box! :thumbup:

Team Nuispeed is poised for a big season....

Bring It On!!

[Kritter]

Yee haaa! Cars look great Rich!

[Bruza02]

Team Nui Speed once again have very unique styles....well done Rich:-D

[fast freddy75]

Cool cars rich.

[Bruza02]

That shatbox, actually looks like someone shat on it.....was that the desired effect? lol

Makes me think you need to look at your diet Rich, or maybe change the Channel on the TV? Are you watching too much Pay TV? Especially late at nite? Reminds me of something I once( or twice....) have seen in a bowl of sorts....is that corn pieces I see??

Too far? lol

;-):-P:-D

[Daveyraveygravey]

Nice cars Rich, Sh1tbox is funny! A GT40 being a sh1tbox...:-D

Choccy brown is a strange colour for a car, loving the green one.

[hosspower]

That shatbox, actually looks like someone shat on it.....was that the desired effect? lol

Makes me think you need to look at your diet Rich, or maybe change the Channel on the TV? Are you watching too much Pay TV? Especially late at nite? Reminds me of something I once( or twice....) have seen in a bowl of sorts....is that corn pieces I see??

Too far? lol

;-):-P:-D

The shatbox really should be car #02 Bruza, maybe you should take another number. Number 2 geddit... If that joke was any lamer I'd need to shoot it. :-P

And what is written on the side rear of The Shatbox (tm)?? It looks like 'Onions wanted'?? Or 'Moms wanted'?? Both of which I find disturbing...

C'mon Rich we need to get this season started, it's gonna be fun! yip yip!!

[sunalp2]

The shatbox really should be car #02 Bruza, maybe you should take another number. Number 2 geddit... If that joke was any lamer I'd need to shoot it. :-P



I think you need to get out more and hang out with people that aren't obsessed with number 1's and 2's

[fast freddy75]

seriously i think a number 1 and number 2 are out of the equasion, looks to me to be a number 3.

[hosspower]

I think you need to get out more and hang out with people that aren't obsessed with number 1's and 2's

....but Richard started it... :crying:

[hardjack79]

Its not fair, Hoss stole my colour first.

I'm thinking of renaming the Sh!tbox to the Korma car and giving it to DRG for this season's Sunday morning runs.

No, come on guys. Be sensible.

[Daveyraveygravey]

Ya big meanie Rich, everyone knows real men don't eat korma...:-P

And besides I have the spangly red white and blue motor with which to display my prowess and inspire you all...:laugh:

[Freddyfartbox]

Finished mine finally. Thanks to Frank for putting it together, and he even painted me a camouflaged helmet. :thumbup:

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd24/Freddyfartbox/GT40ArmyReserve.jpg

[hardjack79]

Gonna look fab in the bushes at the outside of turn 1 Freddy! :mrgreen:

[Freddyfartbox]

You won't even see me coming Rich, although there isn't much vegetation at Laguna.:burst:

I did some laps at Road Atlanta a little while ago, which is where I took that screen. Great track for any car that one, but sliding the GT40 around there is awesome.

[Kritter]

Finished mine finally. Thanks to Frank for putting it together, and he even painted me a camouflaged helmet. :thumbup:

Nice one Corporal ! Now give me 20

Cool car Freddy, nice and different :thumbup:

[Freddyfartbox]

Thanks.:-)

[fast freddy75]

looks cool freddy , all the anzacs will be cheering for you.