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Tom S
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Fictional paints

Post by Tom S »

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?
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FLYPHOENIX
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Re: Fictional easyJet paint

Post by FLYPHOENIX »

:) i like where yr goin m8!

Air Berlin

Re: Fictional easyJet paint

Post by Air Berlin »

nice, funny if you put a A319 below :-)

Tom S
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by Tom S »

Another, again, thoughts please :)
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Can make them available for download if people want them.

Simaerobatic
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by Simaerobatic »

good work :)

any links for download :?:

BR
Thomas

planenutter

Re: Fictional paints

Post by planenutter »

I want the paints :D
Awsome work mate?
Are these available yet?

thanks in advance planenutter

isteele00
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by isteele00 »

Nice work on the South African! 8-)

Will you make this available for download please?

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

DerKranich
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by DerKranich »

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
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by Tom S »

Haha yes, hopefully we'll never have to see one of these flying easyjet colours. Had to do it for a laugh though :P
Here's the SA with RR logos:
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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?

esg
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by esg »

Make your own please

Tom S
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by Tom S »

Ok downloads here for the moment:
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anonymouse91
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by anonymouse91 »

Nice work!

planenutter

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Post by planenutter »

Download Link isn't working :/

anonymouse91
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by anonymouse91 »

planenutter wrote:Download Link isn't working :/
Working fine here :?

planenutter

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Post by planenutter »

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

Tom Collins
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by Tom Collins »

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

planenutter

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Post by planenutter »

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

Tom S
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by Tom S »

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
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by Tom S »

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

alex0987

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Post by alex0987 »

arnt brittish gettin one

Tom Collins
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by Tom Collins »

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
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by Tom S »

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 :)

Tom Collins
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by Tom Collins »

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.

Tom Collins
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by Tom Collins »

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
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by Tom S »

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.
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Tom Collins
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by Tom Collins »

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

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Post by HeathrowSpottingHD »

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

Tom S
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by Tom S »

New blue, lowered the belly line a little:
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Tom S
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by Tom S »

One final update on the BA paint, made the logo a little larger similar to that of the 747:
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Will be putting this up for download shortly unless someone points something out that needs fixing.

DerKranich
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by DerKranich »

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

Tom Collins
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Post by Tom Collins »

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).

Steve
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by Steve »

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

Tom S
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by Tom S »

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

NoseGear
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by NoseGear »

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
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by isteele00 »

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 8-)

sknepper
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by sknepper »

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 ;) .

Tom S
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by Tom S »

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:
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Also, what name to give it?

isteele00
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by isteele00 »

KLM looks great! Nice work 8-)

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

sknepper
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by sknepper »

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"? :D

Keiffer94
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by Keiffer94 »

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

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Post by Air Berlin »

yes they will get some in 2013

Tom S
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by Tom S »

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:

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Anything else anyone thinks needs changing?

Keiffer94
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by Keiffer94 »

Looks really nice? (thanks for taking the name recommendation :) )
shes beautiful! I think she's ready to go!

philippdorn
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by philippdorn »

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

There is one in the A380 Package.!

Keiffer94
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by Keiffer94 »

Any updates?

sknepper
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by sknepper »

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

Tom S
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by Tom S »

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
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Re: Fictional paints

Post by Snowdragon »

Awesome paint! Great work. :)

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

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