Fictional paints

Tom S · Post by **Tom S** » 03 Jul 2010, 12:44

Here are the links to the paints I've done so far:
- easyJet: http://library.avsim.net/download.php?DLID=150667
- British Airways: http://library.avsim.net/download.php?DLID=150919
- South African: http://library.avsim.net/download.php?DLID=150668
- KLM: http://library.avsim.net/download.php?DLID=153008

Original Post:

I had to do it, even though it'll most likely never happen... for a laugh :lol: What do you guys think?

FLYPHOENIX · Post by **FLYPHOENIX** » 03 Jul 2010, 12:52

i like where yr goin m8!

Air Berlin · Post by **Air Berlin** » 03 Jul 2010, 13:24

nice, funny if you put a A319 below

Tom S · Post by **Tom S** » 03 Jul 2010, 19:56

Another, again, thoughts please

Can make them available for download if people want them.

Simaerobatic · Post by **Simaerobatic** » 03 Jul 2010, 20:55

good work

any links for download :?:

BR
Thomas

planenutter · Post by **planenutter** » 03 Jul 2010, 21:53

I want the paints

Awsome work mate?
Are these available yet?

thanks in advance planenutter

isteele00 · Post by **isteele00** » 03 Jul 2010, 22:58

Nice work on the South African!

Will you make this available for download please?

Also, could you add the RR logos on the engines too?

Post by **DerKranich** » 03 Jul 2010, 23:42

Nice paints

though it will be a very bitterly cold day in hell before EasyJet or Ryanair get some of those. Consider it a good thing!

Tom S · Post by **Tom S** » 04 Jul 2010, 12:30

Haha yes, hopefully we'll never have to see one of these flying easyjet colours. Had to do it for a laugh though

Here's the SA with RR logos:

Also, could someone confirm.. when uploading can I use the little PA image and the:

Project Airbus presents the Airbus A380-800. Features include dynamic wingflex (with input from several new variables), accurate LAF simulation, parallel bogies, drooping control surfaces, hardcoded double strobes, and over 40 other custom XML parts. Visit us at http://www.pairbus.com. Aircraft livery by...

description as they all have so far, or should I just make my own up and use thumbnails of the aircraft?

Post by **esg** » 04 Jul 2010, 12:54

Make your own please

Tom S · Post by **Tom S** » 04 Jul 2010, 13:46

Ok downloads here for the moment:
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anonymouse91 · Post by **anonymouse91** » 04 Jul 2010, 14:25

Nice work!

planenutter · Post by **planenutter** » 04 Jul 2010, 14:51

Download Link isn't working

anonymouse91 · Post by **anonymouse91** » 04 Jul 2010, 14:59

planenutter wrote:Download Link isn't working

Working fine here :?

planenutter · Post by **planenutter** » 04 Jul 2010, 15:10

It tells me the folder is locked and compressed and it cannot be opened! This has never happend before and I would be greatful if you would upload to avsim, thanks planenutter

Post by **Tom Collins** » 04 Jul 2010, 15:26

Install Winrar if you haven't already - a free trial will do.

planenutter · Post by **planenutter** » 04 Jul 2010, 15:35

I have got it already, I have had no trouble with downloads before, very, very strange. :'(

Tom S · Post by **Tom S** » 04 Jul 2010, 15:37

I just noticed a problem with the easyjet paint. I am uploading them both to Avsim this time, and will update with links when they're available.

Tom S · Post by **Tom S** » 04 Jul 2010, 18:55

Sorry double post, here are the avsim links:
Easyjet: http://library.avsim.net/download.php?DLID=150667
SAA: http://library.avsim.net/download.php?DLID=150668

Edit: quick preview:

Still working on aligning the tail and fuse, and then got to put those strange white bits on the tail

alex0987 · Post by **alex0987** » 05 Jul 2010, 08:24

arnt brittish gettin one

Post by **Tom Collins** » 05 Jul 2010, 08:45

Not bad - the BA colours are a little off though. The blue on the belly and tail needs to be a lighter shade (what you've got there is closer to the old Landor colours) - and conversely the BRITISH AIRWAYS titles need to be adjusted a bit. Blue belly line should probably be a little lower too (although I guess we haven't seen the real thing yet!)

Tom S · Post by **Tom S** » 05 Jul 2010, 10:16

alex0987 - yeah BA have ordered some for delivery in 2013.

Tom - Lighter? The belly, engines and "BRITISH AIRWAYS" are all lighter than the colour taken from a picture (I used the colour of the text from the BA logo), so I was going to make them darker to match the picture. Also what do you think needs changing with the title? I'll move the belly line a bit lower when I get home and have a play with that.
Also, how would you suggest getting the effect on the light/dark stripes down the tail? I've got a gradient which is about the right size etc, but I don't know how to get the pixelated look.
Thanks

Post by **Tom Collins** » 05 Jul 2010, 10:35

The pixelated look is quite difficult to achieve; I usually create the gradients as black-white (reflected) on separate layers each, but do it around 4x the size you ultimately need. Then try a couple of photoshop filters; I find that "Water Paper" (in sketch) or Halftone Pattern work quite well, although you'll need to do some trial and error).

Once you've done that, scale down to fit the texture, and set each layer to the correct blend (multiply for black gradient, screen for white), and then reduce opacity and clip to the colour shapes.

Post by **Tom Collins** » 05 Jul 2010, 10:39

Regarding the belly blue, bear in mind that when you take it from a photo it will likely be darker than its true colour due to shading in the photo; plus your paintkit will add shading so it'll be darker again. The blue should be the same colour as the BRITISH AIRWAYS text. The colours in this photo are relatively natural and good for getting a sample.

Tom S · Post by **Tom S** » 05 Jul 2010, 15:44

What do you think of this shade of blue? Also thanks for the tips on the tail, it turned out very well I think, but it isn't noticeable until you zoom in more.
I still need to play with the angles of the stripes a little I think, and after looking at it for a while the belly line does seem a bit too high.

Post by **Tom Collins** » 05 Jul 2010, 15:55

Yeah looks better! Although the hue needs a slight change. I'm guessing from the shot that's about 200-205 (too green) - it needs to be closer to around 225.

HeathrowSpottingHD · Post by **HeathrowSpottingHD** » 05 Jul 2010, 17:53

Wow nice can i ask how do you get rid of the cargo doors on the left side..

Tom S · Post by **Tom S** » 05 Jul 2010, 21:18

New blue, lowered the belly line a little:

Tom S · Post by **Tom S** » 08 Jul 2010, 19:55

One final update on the BA paint, made the logo a little larger similar to that of the 747:

Will be putting this up for download shortly unless someone points something out that needs fixing.

Post by **DerKranich** » 08 Jul 2010, 20:14

The BA looks nice. I might consider painting one up myself if I have time.

Post by **Tom Collins** » 08 Jul 2010, 21:53

Looks good! One other thing before I forget - should have mentioned before - BA's white coat is actually slightly off-White (with a slight yellow tint).

Post by **Steve** » 09 Jul 2010, 00:52

Is that blue dark enough or my age just showing? :lol:

Tom S · Post by **Tom S** » 11 Jul 2010, 07:56

BA download:
http://library.avsim.net/download.php?DLID=150919
I'm thinking KLM next..?

NoseGear · Post by **NoseGear** » 11 Jul 2010, 10:29

Beautiful BA paint! I like that you changed the size of the ribbon.
I would imagine they would have that similar to fill up that large space infront of the top deck.

isteele00 · Post by **isteele00** » 11 Jul 2010, 15:22

Tom S wrote:BA download:
http://library.avsim.net/download.php?DLID=150919
I'm thinking KLM next..?

Klm would be great! Air India would be nice too

sknepper · Post by **sknepper** » 13 Jul 2010, 20:23

Good luck doing the white "pixels" on the tail. Can't see the grey shading under the ribbon in the front, but maybe my eyes are getting old (like me)

. Love the EasyJet and SAA repaints. Good luck with the BA, I don't envy you doing it though

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Tom S · Post by **Tom S** » 17 Jul 2010, 15:29

sknepper wrote:Can't see the grey shading under the ribbon in the front, but maybe my eyes are getting old (like me)

Oops! Didn't notice that, I'll paint them on eventually

KLM for now, thoughts & feedback please:

Also, what name to give it?

isteele00 · Post by **isteele00** » 17 Jul 2010, 18:28

KLM looks great! Nice work

For the name, how about Vincent Van Gogh or Princess Beatrix?

sknepper · Post by **sknepper** » 18 Jul 2010, 12:32

Love the colours of the KLM A380. Maybe the logos on the engines could be a smidgen smaller? Otherwise looking very nice

. What about a name like "Amsterdamned" or "Rotterdamned"?

Keiffer94 · Post by **Keiffer94** » 03 Aug 2010, 17:20

For the KLM name how bout "King of Skies" or "King of the Skies" or "King Holland" or like I have seen in other places "the flying Dutchmen" No matter the name the paint looks great!
8/18/10 : any updates on the KLM?

Air Berlin · Post by **Air Berlin** » 21 Aug 2010, 14:11

yes they will get some in 2013

Tom S · Post by **Tom S** » 22 Aug 2010, 11:48

Hi guys sorry. I made a few changes: engine "KLM" smaller, dark blue line smaller, added "The Flying Dutchman" at the back, and named it "King of the Skies"
Here's how it looks:

Anything else anyone thinks needs changing?

Keiffer94 · Post by **Keiffer94** » 22 Aug 2010, 20:59

Looks really nice? (thanks for taking the name recommendation

)
shes beautiful! I think she's ready to go!

philippdorn · Post by **philippdorn** » 27 Aug 2010, 21:46

Here is KLM. That's a paint of a friend.
fsxrepaintecke.blogspot.com

There is one in the A380 Package.!

Keiffer94 · Post by **Keiffer94** » 09 Sep 2010, 01:02

Any updates?

sknepper · Post by **sknepper** » 09 Sep 2010, 18:50

Beautiful rendition of the KLM A380 there Tom. I like it allot

Tom S · Post by **Tom S** » 17 Sep 2010, 14:40

Hello, sorry for such a delay I've had it done for a while just not got round to posting it on avsim.
I've edited the original post with all the download links (and will continue to for any more I do).

Here's the KLM link: http://library.avsim.net/download.php?DLID=153008

Suggestions for another?

Snowdragon · Post by **Snowdragon** » 17 Sep 2010, 22:01

Awesome paint! Great work.

My suggestion:
Maybe, United Airlines (older colors like this: http://www.travelagentcentral.com/files ... 2_5503.jpg)