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Post by Chris B on Apr 14, 2006 2:45:46 GMT -5
In corel there are special spray brushes. Choose one with a radial transparency (fade from dark middle to light outer).
Then select the modifier that gives a "whoosh" effect
Create a new object/layer and either draw a curved line yourself in one swift "stroke of the brush" or draw a straight one and use the envelope distortion tool to curve it.
As for the underwing shadow
Draw an opaque grey rectangle and apply a couple of linear transparencies to it.
Back in a few minutes...
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Post by Chris B on Apr 14, 2006 3:28:30 GMT -5
Here we go, quick and dirty in Corel. Transparent paintbrush - pop in a 20 pixel "blob" Cut it in half Stretch the left half using the pull and distort grab handles on the object. Re join it to the right half circle Apply a grid distortion Move the new object over to the painted item Again, using the grab handles, resize and twist the new exhaust gas trail into place.  Swift and dirty, but it works. |
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Post by Chris B on Apr 14, 2006 3:47:07 GMT -5
And now for the shadow... Opaque grey object Apply llinear transparency several times and in several different directions. Move and resize onto your new bit Make it darker Add a flat transparency so the base colour shows through  And yes, I am being deliberately "brief" with my hints because of the learn effect... ...and because I am not the expert or teacher  ...and I don't know the tool names in english or Photoshop  |
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Post by scubakobe on Apr 14, 2006 10:09:29 GMT -5
HOLY  You are EXTREMELY good at that repaint stuff. I am sure that PS has those sort of tools, but I don't know where they are lol ;D Ooooh MAN that is awesome. What version of Corel Paint do you have? I must consider that software because by looking at what you have done, all I can say is WOW. |
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Post by Admin on Apr 14, 2006 10:14:30 GMT -5
Since this has drifted into painting lessons (a good thing) I'm going to move it to the Paint Shop so perhaps more people can benefit
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Post by Chris B on Apr 14, 2006 10:20:51 GMT -5
Since this has drifted into painting lessons (a good thing) I'm going to move it to the Paint Shop so perhaps more people can benefit Absolutely no problems with that, Tom. |
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Post by Chris B on Apr 14, 2006 10:27:41 GMT -5
HOLY You are EXTREMELY good at that repaint stuff. I am sure that PS has those sort of tools, but I don't know where they are lol ;D Ooooh MAN that is awesome. What version of Corel Paint do you have? I must consider that software because by looking at what you have done, all I can say is WOW. I wouldn't bother... If you have PS, you are a stage up-market from Corel. I have V10. I've had Corel since V7, mind you. Could never afford PS so I bought the Corel "Select Edition" at a cheap cut-price and used the upgrade offers - to V9 and V10. I think V9 (or maybe even 10) can now be had at "Special Offer" rates at your local good quality software shop. A cautionary note to all readers:Please be an honest user - pay for what you get. It is worth it in the end I know these paint packs can be expensive... |
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Post by Admin on Apr 14, 2006 10:49:45 GMT -5
I'll agree with that Chris. I was able to find a remaindered version of Paint Shop Pro v 6 for less than half price and upgraded to v 7 & v 9 eventually. I am passing on v 10 for now. However Scubakobe if you already have Photoshop, learn that. It's the Cadillac.
As a suggestion, find a layered paint kit and look at how the layers are done in Photoshop. That is what you are aiming for.
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Post by scubakobe on Apr 14, 2006 17:34:17 GMT -5
Well I sort of lost the meaning of what you said, I sort of understand but I wouldn't put my money on it  By "Its the Cadillac", you are referring to it as a good program with lots of features, correct? There is still MUCH more to learn in PS, but I am sure it doesn't have the brush that degrades in radius as you brush it along. Then again, it may have that and I don't know it  PS: (There are payware paint packs?? I didn't know that!) |
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Post by scubakobe on Apr 14, 2006 18:50:21 GMT -5
Ok, so here is what I have done on the engine so far:  Looks good, and I figured I could leave out the exhaust trail as the real world photo showed no trail You can't see the details very good because I just took the screenshot when it was spinning in the UI screen, more detailed shot below Thanks for helping me to get this far Cbris
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Post by Chris B on Apr 14, 2006 20:14:56 GMT -5
Now that is almost pretty enough to pull me away from single engine stuff - very nice!!
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Post by scubakobe on Apr 14, 2006 20:53:29 GMT -5
Yah, maybe, but what you are about to see may keep you on single engines ;D  Can't you feel the headache forming already? No? Lucky you because I already got the headache ;D I am trying to erase parts to the very smallest area so I don't have to replicate more of the panel lines and rivets.
I have already tackled the task of one part in the fuselage texture: 
Well, time to take a big breath and get back to work! |
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Post by scubakobe on Apr 15, 2006 0:45:40 GMT -5
Well, from 6:53 to 10:43 I have been hard at work at that fuselage headache (A few breaks in between of course  and I have the final outcome now!
 I am very glad to have that over with, but let me tell ya, I am NOT going to repaint that airplane again! Maybe that explains why the airplane only comes with one paint job when you get it? |
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Post by Admin on Apr 15, 2006 11:14:16 GMT -5
But now you have a white fuselage. Additional repaints should be easier.
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Post by windrunner on Apr 15, 2006 11:26:48 GMT -5
And that's how a template begans! now you can add your coloured layers, signs, letterings etc, one by one. This is the first step in a paint work if you don't have a layered painkit, and the best way of saving time too. I usually start with a white base layer and the fuse lines at the top. If you create a layered paintkit for the Beechcraft, I'd like to try that!
Patience is the virtue of the strong!
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and I have the final outcome now!
