What Tool to Use To Make ReSkins?
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What Tool to Use To Make ReSkins?
by sully7302 » Mon Jun 02, 2014 6:48 pm
I am currently attempting my first ever reskin and was wondering what tools you guys use to reskin your locos. Any feedback is greatly appreciated as I want to start on this soon!
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Re: What Tool to Use To Make ReSkins?
by harryadkins » Mon Jun 02, 2014 8:44 pm
I use
--RW Tools
--RSBinTool
--DXTBmp
--Photoshop
--Paintshop Pro
--RW Tools
--RSBinTool
--DXTBmp
--Photoshop
--Paintshop Pro
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Re: What Tool to Use To Make ReSkins?
by buzz456 » Mon Jun 02, 2014 8:49 pm
Everyone does things a little different but I use Paint.Net and Gimp for my editors. You need RSBinTool (in the library) to export the .TgPcDx files. You will also need DXTBmp to convert the DDS files to your editor. AS far as the whole procedure we can get into that after you get the various software. I'm sure others will weigh in on other programs.
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Re: What Tool to Use To Make ReSkins?
by PapaXpress » Mon Jun 02, 2014 10:57 pm
RsBinTool + CS3 w/ Nvidia DDS plugin.
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Re: What Tool to Use To Make ReSkins?
by arizonachris » Mon Jun 02, 2014 11:30 pm
"Marleyman" has a tutorial on his website: http://www.railworks.marleyman.co.uk/st ... ucts_id=50 You do have to join to download it but it's free. 
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Re: What Tool to Use To Make ReSkins?
by Sibell » Tue Jun 03, 2014 2:37 pm
I only use RSBinTool and Gimp 2.9
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Re: What Tool to Use To Make ReSkins?
by buzz456 » Tue Jun 03, 2014 3:59 pm
Sibell wrote:I only use RSBinTool and Gimp 2.9
What form are you saving the file from Gimp that RSBinTool recognizes if you don't mind my asking?
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Re: What Tool to Use To Make ReSkins?
by Sibell » Tue Jun 03, 2014 5:32 pm
buzz456 wrote:Sibell wrote:I only use RSBinTool and Gimp 2.9
What form are you saving the file from Gimp that RSBinTool recognizes if you don't mind my asking?
DDS form.
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Re: What Tool to Use To Make ReSkins?
by buzz456 » Tue Jun 03, 2014 9:57 pm
Hmm, I didn't know GIMP would save as a DDS.
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Re: What Tool to Use To Make ReSkins?
by Sibell » Wed Jun 04, 2014 2:39 am
buzz456 wrote:Hmm, I didn't know GIMP would save as a DDS.
It's a plugin. Without...yeah there is no way to save anything ^^
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Re: What Tool to Use To Make ReSkins?
by buzz456 » Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:58 am
Gosh you're making this hard. Is it a plugin for Gimp or for RSBin Tool?
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Re: What Tool to Use To Make ReSkins?
by PapaXpress » Wed Jun 04, 2014 10:14 am
It would have to be Gimp (probably the Nvidia DDS utility).
It does give me the idea of making RSBinTool work with the Nvidia tools, but right now I just don't have the time to make that happen.
It does give me the idea of making RSBinTool work with the Nvidia tools, but right now I just don't have the time to make that happen.
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Re: What Tool to Use To Make ReSkins?
by Sibell » Wed Jun 04, 2014 10:58 am
buzz456 wrote:Gosh you're making this hard. Is it a plugin for Gimp or for RSBin Tool?
Ok only for you: I use Gimp 2.9 with DDS plugin and RSBinTool latest version. Are everything clear now Sir ?
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Re: What Tool to Use To Make ReSkins?
by sully7302 » Thu Jun 05, 2014 6:14 pm
Ok guys. Here's my set-up.
RS Bin Tool
Photoshop CS2 (with DDS plugin)
I have begun with the reskin. Finding out what file is what is frustrating, but I guess it's worth it in the end. Here's an update on the reskin.
RS Bin Tool
Photoshop CS2 (with DDS plugin)
I have begun with the reskin. Finding out what file is what is frustrating, but I guess it's worth it in the end. Here's an update on the reskin.
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Re: What Tool to Use To Make ReSkins?
by sully7302 » Thu Jun 05, 2014 6:14 pm
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