Megalax Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 (edited) **Link to my DCS User Files : https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/filter/user-is-Megalax/apply/ ** I've been plugging away at taking the Hornet's level of detail a little higher than what it is now. Currently the Hornet has 4096 textures which are split into areas, whereas other models (F-16) have these areas as individual textures each at 4096. This means the Hornet's actual max resolution is 2K. By increasing the resolution of the Hornet's textures to 8192 pixels, you achieve a true 4K skin just like the Viper. This allows finer detail to be introduced into the textures. In doing so, I've also removed the rivet like detail on the engine's nozzles to reflect the real world. Here, the rectangular shapes at the rear are supposed to be open mesh, so I was able to modify the texture to better show this, as well as the Normal maps. Some Hornets have a reinforcement plate on the tail (mostly A models) and I was able to add this to the Normals: Same with the ID lights found on RCAF, SwAF, FinAF, KuwAF Hornet's: Engine nozzles: And the whole bird: Edited February 5, 2022 by Megalax 5 Megalax's Livery Studio My Liveries in the User Files I'll stick a maple leaf on anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fagulha Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Wow awesome work! Finally someone get more detail to the Hornet (it´s due). Thank you for that and for your work. Waiting and eager to try! Best regards, F. - "Don't be John Wayne in the Break if you´re going to be Jerry Lewis on the Ball". About carrier ops: "The younger pilots are still quite capable of holding their heads forward against the forces. The older ones have been doing this too long and know better; sore necks make for poor sleep.' PC: I7 4790K 4.6ghz | 32GB RAM | Zotac GTX 1080Ti 11Gb DDR5x | Water cooler NZXT AIO Kraken x53 | 3.5TB (x4 SSD´s) | Valve Index| Andre´s JeatSeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST0RM Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Great work. Sadly the Hornet model isnt up to the same level they put into the F-16. Hopefully your work can be added to the existing skins. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Expert Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 ED should official update the hornet textures 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_mu110_ Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Fantastic job, the Hornets limited texture resolution has always held back livery creators IMO. Do these larger resolution textures work out of the box and pass IC or do you have to modify other files for them to work? Check out my skins and mods on the User Files. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalax Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 Don't know about IC, can't see why they wouldn't pass though. No file modifications necessary. All that was done was to upscale the template to 200%. Megalax's Livery Studio My Liveries in the User Files I'll stick a maple leaf on anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
==Wiggy== Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Textures shouldn't have anything to do with IC. Megalax, this is OUTSTANDING work. Cheers, Rick CSEL\CMEL\IFR Certified Airplane Nut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dali Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 WOOOOOT! :worthy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkateZilla Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Holy Moly Details.. Windows 10 Pro, Ryzen 2700X @ 4.6Ghz, 32GB DDR4-3200 GSkill (F4-3200C16D-16GTZR x2), ASRock X470 Taichi Ultimate, XFX RX6800XT Merc 310 (RX-68XTALFD9) 3x ASUS VS248HP + Oculus HMD, Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS + MFDs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalax Posted October 4, 2020 Author Share Posted October 4, 2020 Holy Moly Details.. There are more, these are just the highlights. Megalax's Livery Studio My Liveries in the User Files I'll stick a maple leaf on anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkateZilla Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 trying to do the same for some personal project models, but base access to laser scan and take high res raw photos is restricted at the moment due to CV19. Increasing Res from 2K to at least 4K possibly 8K Windows 10 Pro, Ryzen 2700X @ 4.6Ghz, 32GB DDR4-3200 GSkill (F4-3200C16D-16GTZR x2), ASRock X470 Taichi Ultimate, XFX RX6800XT Merc 310 (RX-68XTALFD9) 3x ASUS VS248HP + Oculus HMD, Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS + MFDs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalax Posted October 4, 2020 Author Share Posted October 4, 2020 (edited) The master screw is one which brings me the most satisfaction LOL The original intent was just to have more legible stencils. Edited October 4, 2020 by Megalax 3 Megalax's Livery Studio My Liveries in the User Files I'll stick a maple leaf on anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina1 Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Just absolutely incredible work! MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Jaw Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Cheers bro...sit rep on availability? "You see, IronHand is my thing" My specs: W10 Pro, I5/11600K o/c to 4800 @1.32v, 64 GB 3200 XML RAM, ASUS RTX3060ti/8GB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalax Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 (edited) Cheers bro...sit rep on availability? Should be soon(ish). Currently trying to figure out the best way to upload them as they are much bigger than my other liveries in terms of data weight. In the meantime, here's Capt. "Angry" Ginger Kidd. Edited October 5, 2020 by Megalax 1 Megalax's Livery Studio My Liveries in the User Files I'll stick a maple leaf on anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalax Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 1 Megalax's Livery Studio My Liveries in the User Files I'll stick a maple leaf on anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceandar Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Awesome work. I wish ED would include this as an official one not just a mod.... well if you dont mind ofc. 1 Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power. - Lao Tze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Incredible stuff - nice work and thanks for sharing with the community. Are you doing in-cockpit details as well with this mod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fagulha Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 I see you worked TGP textures too :) will you work on more liveries? (not only Canada ones but US Navy too) Thank you again for everything you´re doing with Hornet textures. - "Don't be John Wayne in the Break if you´re going to be Jerry Lewis on the Ball". About carrier ops: "The younger pilots are still quite capable of holding their heads forward against the forces. The older ones have been doing this too long and know better; sore necks make for poor sleep.' PC: I7 4790K 4.6ghz | 32GB RAM | Zotac GTX 1080Ti 11Gb DDR5x | Water cooler NZXT AIO Kraken x53 | 3.5TB (x4 SSD´s) | Valve Index| Andre´s JeatSeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalax Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 Incredible stuff - nice work and thanks for sharing with the community. Are you doing in-cockpit details as well with this mod? No, no in cockpit stuff. There are many artists that would do (have done) a much better job with it than me, so that's a no from me. I see you worked TGP textures too :) will you work on more liveries? (not only Canada ones but US Navy too) Thank you again for everything you´re doing with Hornet textures. Yes, I changed the TGP textures to better simulate the Sniper TGP that Canada uses. Some USN birds are definitely in the works from me, however as it's not a well known subject to me, I have begun work to hand off my template to some well known artists in the community who will deliver high detail non-Canadian Hornets. 1 Megalax's Livery Studio My Liveries in the User Files I'll stick a maple leaf on anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fagulha Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 No, no in cockpit stuff. There are many artists that would do (have done) a much better job with it than me, so that's a no from me. Yes, I changed the TGP textures to better simulate the Sniper TGP that Canada uses. Some USN birds are definitely in the works from me, however as it's not a well known subject to me, I have begun work to hand off my template to some well known artists in the community who will deliver high detail non-Canadian Hornets. Thank you. Wish you the best :) - "Don't be John Wayne in the Break if you´re going to be Jerry Lewis on the Ball". About carrier ops: "The younger pilots are still quite capable of holding their heads forward against the forces. The older ones have been doing this too long and know better; sore necks make for poor sleep.' PC: I7 4790K 4.6ghz | 32GB RAM | Zotac GTX 1080Ti 11Gb DDR5x | Water cooler NZXT AIO Kraken x53 | 3.5TB (x4 SSD´s) | Valve Index| Andre´s JeatSeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastranario3 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Excelent... link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalax Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 Excelent... link? https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3312690/ Megalax's Livery Studio My Liveries in the User Files I'll stick a maple leaf on anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalax Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 Started reworking the petals that go around the engines Megalax's Livery Studio My Liveries in the User Files I'll stick a maple leaf on anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalax Posted November 8, 2020 Author Share Posted November 8, 2020 Megalax's Livery Studio My Liveries in the User Files I'll stick a maple leaf on anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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