Say hello to the little Kestrel

Julhelm · August 16, 2005, 08:56:32 AM

Shouldn't be too hard breaking it down into crossections.

Patrick H · August 16, 2005, 10:09:54 AM

Intresting design. My first thought was an Alpha jet on steroids

Patrick

Julhelm · August 18, 2005, 07:16:42 PM

More progress:

John Howling Mouse · August 18, 2005, 07:52:35 PM

"The deadliest things come in small packages" could be the manufacturer's slogan.

I like the way your camo-skin is sort of streaked/blotchy. Makes it look more realistic already; like slightly weathered paint on an actual fighter. How do you do that? By hand or by the software?

Good job.

Tophe · August 18, 2005, 08:25:36 PM

QuoteGood job.

Yes, and cute plane...

with a so big eye

Julhelm · August 19, 2005, 05:29:24 AM

Quote"The deadliest things come in small packages" could be the manufacturer's slogan.

I like the way your camo-skin is sort of streaked/blotchy. Makes it look more realistic already; like slightly weathered paint on an actual fighter. How do you do that? By hand or by the software?

Good job.

Yeah it's done by hand. I keep multiple layers in PSP, and the first is always the mesh, then the second is the actual "unpainted" fuselage, then there's a camo pattern where the color is 100% opaque but the layer has a 37% opacity, so any imperfections shine through and create this effect.

RP1 · August 19, 2005, 06:12:24 AM

Nice little 'plane. What software do you use for modelling? I'm guessing 3DS or GMax perhaps?

And in a moment of forehead slapping realisation I've remembered that I can now actually do the layered textures trick, too. If I had the patience and skill to paint them, that is...

RP1

Julhelm · August 25, 2005, 11:36:57 AM

3dsmax7 and psp7 for painting.

Ian the Kiwi Herder · August 25, 2005, 12:05:45 PM

Lacking any form of technical know-how I will merely limit my considered response to:

Awwwww, isn't it cute !

Is that OK ?

I H-G

John Howling Mouse · August 25, 2005, 06:17:21 PM

QuoteAwwwww, isn't it cute !

Yeah, until it turns its weapons on you.

Which leads me to ask: will you also render a version with ordnance/guns, etc.?

Julhelm · August 26, 2005, 07:50:56 AM

Yeah, when I've gotten around to skin the hardpoints and all the lovely ordonance I've made for it. The skin on the plane itself is nowhere near complete, either. I've cooked up some insignias for it, but it'd be cool if you people could help me with signs and stuff that's usually found on real planes, so it can be made to look authentic.

Gary · August 26, 2005, 09:45:03 AM

Snowbird markings....

Hey common, they need some new mounts. Those ol' trusty Tutors are a little dated.

RotorheadTX · August 27, 2005, 04:45:59 PM

QuoteIt'd be cool if you people could help me with signs and stuff that's usually found on real planes, so it can be made to look authentic.

I've got some stuff from a USAF painting guide. You want it by e-mail?

Julhelm · August 27, 2005, 05:01:59 PM

That'd work, or you're free to add me on AIM if you wish; sn: Julhelm.

Say hello to the little Kestrel

RotorheadTX