How can I make my own skins?

Bugre · #1 (**permalink**) 3rd February 2007, 21:55

I was wondering how can I make my own skins in WarBirds3, what software do I need and stuf?
Could someone help me?

e-b-o- · #2 (**permalink**) 3rd February 2007, 22:45

you need a graphic programm like photoshop, paint shop pro or gimp and warbirds

first, grab a template from here: WB3 Skin Templates

then, create the folder structure in your warbirds directory:

WarBirds Bulletin Board - Offline Warbirds SKIN help

another useful link:

Furball: 'Symptoms may include burning and itching.'

and for the rest you've allready found the right place, just ask here on this board

Bugre · #3 (**permalink**) 4th February 2007, 14:14

Thanks a lot for the help.

Snake · #4 (**permalink**) 2nd June 2007, 22:52

Ok Hubba Bubba !

First you need a graphics program like Gimp ( Free) Photo Shop ( not free)
It will cost you your first unborn child.
Or paintshop Pro.
Average Price about 79.00 but with some of the earlier versions Im certain you can find it much cheaper.
Once you have aquird your painting program have a gander or two or three at some of the tutorials posted here and they will get you up and running.

Charlie

phasmid · #5 (**permalink**) 3rd June 2007, 05:48

From one new guy to another. Start with putting markings on existing skins. then colours and textures. Then weathering and wear. The Hurricane II template is an easy one to start and looks great. Goof around with each of the layers in the template see what happens. Dont worry about hurting anything just dont save the changes yet. This site has great tutorials!

phasmid · #6 (**permalink**) 3rd June 2007, 05:54

oops. The Hurricane is for the IL2 sim sorry. Lots of other good templates.

Otterkins2 · #7 (**permalink**) 22nd January 2008, 17:51

[Edit by admin] Do not offer illegal software!

iart7 · #8 (**permalink**) 27th May 2008, 05:33

Just an observation and a question from someone who should know by now:

Templates (or files that are designated as templates) ARE or ARE NOT considered free to use.
That's my question. Are templates available for everyone to use, re-work, repaint, etc.?
IF we use a template, is there an obligation to get permission? Is there an obligation to list credits?

Thanks,

Art
http://www.iart7.com/WARBIRDS/galler...MVR2_12_SM.jpg

Baron von Blutwurst · #9 (**permalink**) 27th May 2008, 06:10

You should always credit the Template artist on your own personal works m8. they are free to use and in almost every case,cannot be used to create payware without the express consent of the Template artist.

Hope that clears up the question for you m8.

Cheers
Randy

Serval · #10 (**permalink**) 27th May 2008, 15:48

It depends on the author of the template.
Very few don't mind you using it without any credits. Most demand credits for use of (parts of) their template.
And many also want you to contact them if you use the template for commercial purposes. Often such things are stated in a readme that goes with the template.
Contact the author of the template if you are not sure.