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Re: My modest first repaint.
Posted: 04 Dec 2009, 15:45
by Garry Russell
HI Markus
Apart from the last Vanguard paint ALL my paints were done with a simple programme called ARC Photostudio which does not have multiply
Paint Shop Pro however does have multiply and it's a aprogramme a lot more sophisticated than the one I used.
On the layer palette where it says "normal" scroll down it's one of the options
Fading or lighhtening is best done with transparent whites over the top of the paint layer.
In over 600 paints I never found I needed to run a semi transparent paint layer over the details. In Photostudio I had to redraw the detail on a new layer
Garry
Re: My modest first repaint.
Posted: 04 Dec 2009, 16:46
by Wildbillkelso
Garry Russell wrote:Paint Shop Pro however does have multiply and it's a aprogramme a lot more sophisticated than the one I used.
On the layer palette where it says "normal" scroll down it's one of the options
Aaaahhhhh - that's it!
Thanks a lot for this explanation, Garry!
In fact, I use this "mixing mode" (literally translation for "Mischmodus") now and then, although I didn't quite get yet what's "multiplied" with it...
I have to admit that the rule "details over paint" can easily be obeyed with
first-class paint kits such as the 748's - but unfortunately there are not many repaint kits offering this outstanding support...
Re: My modest first repaint.
Posted: 04 Dec 2009, 16:54
by Garry Russell
Glad you're sorted Markus.
Unfortunately I did 56 paints for the 748 in Photstudio so I couldn't use the layered kit
I had to trace each layer into new one the make other bits

because Photostudio which I was using can't read PSD's
By mulitpy it means it multiplies any value painted over the layer below so the same reliative differential is maintained.
Another function a lot of folks miss that's in PSP and Photoshop is the 'lock transparency'.
If you fill a curve it is jagged on the new fill but is you lock the transparency the the curve or letter..whatever you fill wil maintain is correct soft edge.....saves hours
ATB
Garry
Re: My modest first repaint.
Posted: 05 Dec 2009, 01:37
by Paul K
This is all great information Garry.

Re: My modest first repaint.
Posted: 05 Dec 2009, 09:36
by Wildbillkelso
Garry Russell wrote:Another function a lot of folks miss that's in PSP and Photoshop is the 'lock transparency'.
Another confession:
I didn't make use of this function up to now.
Instead I used anti-aliasing (both on pixel and vector layers) to prevent from jagged edges - in the future I'll play with this one.
Lesson learned.
Thank you, Garry!
Cheers,
Markus.
Re: My modest first repaint.
Posted: 23 Sep 2010, 17:21
by Paul K
Thought I would resurrect this thread to show off my Airhauler operation; I went from Kirkland Aero Services to Victor Air Cargo, because a V is symmetrical and easier to incorporate into a logo on the tail..
Airhauler really is very good, by the way.

Re: My modest first repaint.
Posted: 23 Sep 2010, 17:23
by Garry Russell
Very nice Paul

Re: My modest first repaint.
Posted: 23 Sep 2010, 17:51
by Paul K
Cheers matey !

Re: My modest first repaint.
Posted: 20 Oct 2010, 19:05
by soulfreak
Looks good, btw, here is my 1st for FS2004.

Re: My modest first repaint.
Posted: 20 Oct 2010, 20:22
by Wildbillkelso
Looks great, Kumpel!
I started this yellow Luftwaffe Piggi a while ago,
but got sidetracked halfways...
Got any plans uploading it?
Cheers,
Markus.