DirkLarien Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) Howdy With recent Viggen arrival i thought since we have a thunder, why not create the Lightning for it to have a company. :) This is the result. Thoughts ? Skin download link: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/2428317/ or https://www.dropbox.com/s/yvd3b2o36n51d8r/DCS%20Lightning%20M2K.zip?dl=0 Edit: disabled dynamic numbering system Edit 2 : new pic added https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3066906&postcount=16 Edit 3: finished and released Edit 4: Fixed issue with coding and compiled into installer. It should work now....i hope XD Seriously now i tested it several times it should work.... :-) Edited August 29, 2019 by DirkLarien 1 Lightning livery for M2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow_1stVFW Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Look in the dynamic numbering system thread. There is a solid post there on how to disable it Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk Aurora R7 || i7K 8700K || 2TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s || 2TB M.2 PCIe x4 SSD || GTX 1080 Ti with 11GB GDDR5X || Windows 10 Pro || 32GB Dual Channel DDR4 at 2667MHz || Virpil Warbird Base || Virpil T-50 Stick || Virpil MT-50 Throttle || Thrustmaster TPR Pedals || Oculus Rift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkLarien Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 Look in the dynamic numbering system thread. There is a solid post there on how to disable it Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk Thank you fixed it Lightning livery for M2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow_1stVFW Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Thank you fixed it Sweet. Looks much better. Good job. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk Aurora R7 || i7K 8700K || 2TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s || 2TB M.2 PCIe x4 SSD || GTX 1080 Ti with 11GB GDDR5X || Windows 10 Pro || 32GB Dual Channel DDR4 at 2667MHz || Virpil Warbird Base || Virpil T-50 Stick || Virpil MT-50 Throttle || Thrustmaster TPR Pedals || Oculus Rift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkLarien Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 Sweet. Looks much better. Good job. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk Thank you again. ;) Still thinking that base color is missing something... or the nose ...perhaps even bottom. Tail gradient is all wrong .... Lightning livery for M2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow_1stVFW Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Thank you again. ;) Still thinking that base color is missing something... or the nose ...perhaps even bottom. Tail gradient is all wrong .... So, just my two cents If I were going to change something, I'd have the entire jet have a more defined gradient lift to dark from nose to tail. It looks good but I think that might give you a bit more organized look to it. But hey man, I've been there. You'll never really feel finished. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk Aurora R7 || i7K 8700K || 2TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s || 2TB M.2 PCIe x4 SSD || GTX 1080 Ti with 11GB GDDR5X || Windows 10 Pro || 32GB Dual Channel DDR4 at 2667MHz || Virpil Warbird Base || Virpil T-50 Stick || Virpil MT-50 Throttle || Thrustmaster TPR Pedals || Oculus Rift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkLarien Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 Oh you are so right. It seemed almost black in gimp but now in engine it is still too light. Lightning livery for M2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weegie Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Looks great Is it a personal or a WIP to get released when it's done? The suspense is killing me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkLarien Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 Looks great Is it a personal or a WIP to get released when it's done? The suspense is killing me Howdy I sort of forgot about it last time i have been home. Something else cought my attention and didnt let go. Tell you what. Next time am at home ill look into finishing it....would love to make a video to acompany it, but it depends on how much time will i have.... we will see. so i guess soonish as always with my projects :smilewink: Lightning livery for M2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey45 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 That looks AWESOME!! The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. "Me, the 13th Duke of Wybourne, here on the ED forums at 3 'o' clock in the morning, with my reputation. Are they mad.." https://ko-fi.com/joey45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weegie Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 LOL let me guess 2 weeks :megalol: I'd love it to get released, it's very original. Nice nice work As usual keep my eyes on the Downloads and here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHDT Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I would love to see this finish on a real Mirage, because on an artistic point of view, it's very talently done. If I was a Mirage2000 squadron leader, you would get immediately a mail from me. This aircraft would so be the best real Mirage 2000 with a special finish. But in DCS, nope. DCS is supposed to be a SIMULATION and so much talent (I repeat, the skin is artistically great) could be better used to make real world liveries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow_1stVFW Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I would love to see this finish on a real Mirage, because on an artistic point of view, it's very talently done. If I was a Mirage2000 squadron leader, you would get immediately a mail from me. This aircraft would so be the best real Mirage 2000 with a special finish. But in DCS, nope. DCS is supposed to be a SIMULATION and so much talent (I repeat, the skin is artistically great) could be better used to make real world liveries. Then don't download it... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk Aurora R7 || i7K 8700K || 2TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s || 2TB M.2 PCIe x4 SSD || GTX 1080 Ti with 11GB GDDR5X || Windows 10 Pro || 32GB Dual Channel DDR4 at 2667MHz || Virpil Warbird Base || Virpil T-50 Stick || Virpil MT-50 Throttle || Thrustmaster TPR Pedals || Oculus Rift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plagi_Arism Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 could be better used to make real world liveries. I agree. That's a nice fictional and artistic skin but I prefer authentic and real liveries. May the THRUST be with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkLarien Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 wow:surprise: that was unexpected.:blush: thank you for all the praises ...but i dont think it is deserved. The real artist is the nature and the folks that photographed the lightnings. I just found some pictures, done some cutting, splitting, bending, overlaying, twisting, turning and that was it, there was very little painting involved. But thank you anyway :smilewink: Lightning livery for M2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkLarien Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 UPDATE: I think it is finished only thing - i would like it to be in higher resolution ....any tip for DDS convertor that does not downscale ? ... been using DXT bmp and it does do downscale. anyway here is a little tease. Made it a small logo at the front..... it felt empty and i kinda like it. But i can upload without it. Tried to slap it on nosecone but it didnt look good there. Lightning livery for M2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObiWanVA10 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 shocking The download button is missing>>>>>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHDT Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 wow:surprise: that was unexpected.:blush: thank you for all the praises ...but i dont think it is deserved. The real artist is the nature and the folks that photographed the lightnings. I just found some pictures, done some cutting, splitting, bending, overlaying, twisting, turning and that was it, there was very little painting involved. But thank you anyway :smilewink: No, it's deserved. On a real Mirage 2000, it would be a blast. You should try to send pictures of your Mirage to some squadrons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkLarien Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) But hey man, I've been there. You'll never really feel finished. Damn it. You were right! :thumbup: getting obsessed with tiny details like overlapping glows. But that is it, am not touching it anymore. ....unless anything important..... or more days come by.:music_whistling: No, it's deserved. On a real Mirage 2000, it would be a blast. You should try to send pictures of your Mirage to some squadrons. Oh i have no idea how to paint on planes :-)) But you are most kind. Am not an artist. Just a fellow simmer/game player. Now about that video.... phew Edited March 2, 2017 by DirkLarien Lightning livery for M2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkLarien Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) And DONE ;-) Original post updated with details. Edited March 4, 2017 by DirkLarien Lightning livery for M2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weegie Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Many Thanks for sharing Awesome skin Watched the video that was great too and the music was great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weegie Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 I noticed a comment in the "User Downloads" that somebody was having trouble getting the skin to show so I tired it and cannot get the skin to show either. I'm using Beta 1.5.6.1938 Any help appreciated, as I don't have a clue regarding the description.lua file Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkLarien Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 (edited) I noticed a comment in the "User Downloads" that somebody was having trouble getting the skin to show so I tired it and cannot get the skin to show either. I'm using Beta 1.5.6.1938 Any help appreciated, as I don't have a clue regarding the description.lua file oops must be some file name or perhaps the folder.... unfortunatelly i dont have access to pc these days .... perhaps tomorrow or day after ... but most likely 9.3. when i get home :-/ I guess i will try to look into how to make a intaller or video on how to install it In the mean time i apologize :( Edited March 6, 2017 by DirkLarien Lightning livery for M2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weegie Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 oops must be some file name or perhaps the folder.... unfortunatelly i dont have access to pc these days .... perhaps tomorrow or day after ... but most likely 9.3. when i get home :-/ I guess i will try to look into how to make a intaller or video on how to install it In the mean time i apologize :( Please no apology is necessary, I'm indebted to you for producing this wonderful skin & who knows what the problem is could be me, could be the update, or just a simple error I'm no expert but I'll take a look at the description.lua and see if I can see anything. Anyway what's a few more days, once again thanks for taking the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkLarien Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 Please no apology is necessary, I'm indebted to you for producing this wonderful skin & who knows what the problem is could be me, could be the update, or just a simple error I'm no expert but I'll take a look at the description.lua and see if I can see anything. Anyway what's a few more days, once again thanks for taking the time I think it was just wrong name of a folder oops m2000 mistaken for m2k :-D can you please try now i reuploaded it Lightning livery for M2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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