There has GOT to be a better way...

[N2056]

The mapping looks okay, but from studying the 2 pics it looks to me like you are forgetting to flip the texture before you save the .dds file 

[Daycab]

Can you elaborate on 'flip the texture?'

Also, when you save it as a .dds, do you save it as a 2d or 3d image?

Last but not least, why are dentists designing texture formats for FSX?

[N2056]

I took your posted texture & flipped it in PSP...for me when I am ready to save a .dds version I 'merge' all of my layers into a single layer, and then I flip it (not sure of the photoshop function). Then I save it in .dds format.

[Brett_Henderson]

Ahh yes.. the flipping

[Daycab]

I did that and the textures were properly placed, but they were backwards and all distorted...    :-?

[Daycab]

You know, I'm beginning to think someone upstairs does not want me to complete a plane for FS.

[Brett_Henderson]

First.. I want to say, that's a very nice model 

Second.. I think the differences between Max and Gmax will get me into trouble, giving advice 

Most important, is that you're learning the true art of modeling for FSX.. in that sometimes you don't even know how or why you figured it out  :-?

I will advise though.. that as you learn FSX material options.. you're going to find that it's best to map parts individually, rather than all at once. That will make sense as you get into it.

[Daycab]

Well, my reply button is back at least...   ;D

Thanks for the compliment; I consider that very high praise...

But I think that while modeling was a bitch-kitty, getting a good texture down is becoming the sign of a true master.

[N2056]

Looking good!

[Daycab]

I was playing around with textures and ended up with this...   My son asked me to make him a version for him to fly.   ;)

[N2056]

Cool!

I'd say you are pretty much hooked now...

[Daycab]

Me become addicted?

[Felix/FFDS]

Okay, it's time to put my foot down.  You're having waaaaay too much fun textuing the damn thing already.


GET SOME CONTROL SURFACES ON THE THING!!!

[Daycab]

I've got them, they're just hidden...   ;)

Speaking of which, I think I'll give animating a shot now.  Anybody know where there's tutorial on it?  The SDK isn't exactly a wealth of info on how to go about it...

[Felix/FFDS]

... good.

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