Working on two simultaneously can be slow so it might be a while until I finish either :rolleyes:

Both are 2048x2048 textures and will come with Normal Maps.

Pics:

B.A.R. 1 (http://img145.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wipbaridle6dv.jpg) - B.A.R. 2 (http://img89.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wipbarreload4tw.jpg)

Springfield 1 (http://img89.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wipspringfieldidle7ww.jpg) - Springfield 2 (http://img92.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wipspringfieldreload5im.jpg)

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UPDATE: B.A.R. Released (http://www.dayofdefeat.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=62272) so WIP pics taken down :)

Looks great. You've got an awesome base metal and your lighting looks good. I'm really looking forward to the BAR.

Can't wait to see these finished.

looking good for what you've got so far, should be interesting to see how these progress.

whoops, I typed shouldn't instead of should, silly me. :p

Very nice wip, hope to see more soon.

Okay, you know what? I don't quite understand what people are fawning over in these pics. There's hardly anything there (yet). You all must be psychic and are just looking into the future.

Well I hate sugar coating things. Although they don't look like much right now, I'm glad to see you've started on other weapons. I've currently settled on using your excellent Garand skin over all others, and I hope these turn out as well as that one did :D

Originally posted by Wile E Coyote
[B]Okay, you know what? I don't quite understand what people are fawning over in these pics. There's hardly anything there (yet).

it's called being freindly, would you prefer it if we told him that what he's done so far is sh*tty because there's barely anything there? didn't think so.

besides, I like the metal base he has on the BAR, and the little normal mapping on the Springfield's stock.

Originally posted by Makabi Gafera
it's called being freindly, would you prefer it if we told him that what he's done so far is sh*tty because there's barely anything there? didn't think so.

besides, I like the metal base he has on the BAR, and the little normal mapping on the Springfield's stock.


Bingo, on both points.

nice - can't wait for the springfield

Hey good to see you skinning Gen! I like your metal base and your lighting placements so far. Can't wait to see these two finished. Wish you luck.

Thanks for all the comments guys :)

I've made a little progress (http://img133.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bar2reload6dt.jpg).
The metal looks a bit plain there, it's missing dents, scratches and it's normal map. In fact, that screenie is kinda crappy so
click here (http://img217.imageshack.us/my.php?image=handlemap6oc.jpg).

oooh, I like that wood, keep up the good work dude. :)

As a Rabid B.A.R fan thank you! Not enough BAR reskins out there for my liking. What you have so far is looking good, now crack on;)

I have far too much free time :rolleyes:

Update 1 (http://www.r2dev.net/forral/0902bar1.jpg)
Update 2 (http://www.r2dev.net/forral/0902bar2.jpg)
Details (http://www.r2dev.net/forral/readit.jpg)

Boootiful so far mate, looking forward to this a lot!

By far the best BAR work I've seen done yet. Most BAR releases are recolors or new wood or some other small edit. I love that you're actually taking the time to reskin the whole model.

Excellent work, I really can not wait until this is released.

If you can't tell I'm a bit of a BAR mongler, so I'm pumped about this.

Edit - Gen, do you plan on doing any other guns? I dig your skinning style and I'd love to see more models done like this.

I really like how it's coming along, the highlighting on the receiver looks quite natural imo. keep up the good work dude. ;)

Originally posted by Genie
Edit - Gen, do you plan on doing any other guns? I dig your skinning style and I'd love to see more models done like this.

I'll finish the Springfield next, which just needs a wood texture and some refs for the various engravings (help! :( ). After that I was thinking of doing the K98 and/or the STG44 because those are the only Axis weapons I use regularly.

However, if a nice custom model pops up I'll do that instead, I'm getting tired of the defaults.

:D

It would be really nice of you if you could re-skin all weapons =)

Here's two I managed to dig up on google.
http://img278.imageshack.us/img278/7629/15sk.jpg
http://img278.imageshack.us/img278/1650/21xv1.jpg

From what I can see, the engraving on the receiver says
"US
Springfield
Armory
Model 1903
1449947"

(Note that there is no "u" in armory :P )

The other text is much harder to read, but here is what I can figure out...
End of barrel -
"S A
(Logo, don't know what it is.)
19 - 18"
This is a picture of a 1903 made in 1918, hence the 1918 (duh).

Left handle -
(Box, inside)
D. A. C. (? unsure on last one)
SA (Last marking looks like 3 half circles)

By Trigger
P (inside a dashed circle)

I hope this helps somewhat.

Edit - Image tags work now? Or have they always worked in the MSA?

Thanks a lot! That solved all my problems :D

looks really really good

good job

Last update before release. Just a couple of parts left then scratches, dents and discolourations get done before adding a bit of contrast and sharpening tinfoil

Clicky (http://www.r2dev.net/forral/1002bar.jpg)

And heres something you most likely won't ever see ingame, but it's done (http://www.r2dev.net/forral/bullet.jpg). :rolleyes:

Can you scratch up the metal hardcore like it's really been dented and thrown around? The base texture for your metal is excellent i just want more of a used look for it. Whether or not you want that is a different story :cool:

Great work overall.

Gen, you are brilliant. This is simply fantastic work. Bloody good show![/stereotype Brit number 2]

Looks absolutely wonderful. Can't wait!

I think the stock could possibly use some work, otherwise I'm done with the B.A.R.

Model Viewer Pic (http://www.r2dev.net/forral/barside.jpg)

Edit: Would it be historically accurate to add a blue tint?

It looks fantastic as it is. Can we expect a release today?

WOW!!! I'm really impressed. I love the woodgrain and the dark metal finish. I'll use this as soon as you finish :)

INCREDIBLE................

Looks great [SLHR]Gen. If you missed anything on there it would be the circular scratch on the metal where that darker piece moves in an arc.

I've been checking out a lot of the custom work and realise that there seems to be a preference for darker metals and slightly darker woods, and it is noted. Depending on what my reference indicates, look for the defaults to change sometime in the future.

:eek: OMFG WOW TEACH ME................

That looks really nice. Should do a spec map for it too, although it looks good enough to go without.

Hmmm...wonder if any of the default models will ever get spec maps...This isn't directed anyone in particular... ;)

Very nice BAR skin. Can't wait to see what the Springfield looks like. And yes, please consider doing the K98!

very nice work on the BAR Gen, can't wait for you to release it. oh, and in my opinion it looks just fine without a blue tint. ;)

Awesome work.

Originally posted by SilentSteps
Very nice BAR skin. Can't wait to see what the Springfield looks like. And yes, please consider doing the K98!

Wow, that looks really great! Can´t wait the release, downloading for sure!
Looking forward to your Springfield :)

Gen i swear if you do not release that soon i will hunt you down!

That Bar is FREAKING AMAZING!

Okay! Now we have something to gawk at!

Looking very good Gen. I'm already using your Garand, will probably be using this as it is looking like the best BAR reskin so far.

Beautiful. Need I say more?

Wow, thanks for all the nice comments!

I'll do my best to get this released in the evening (GMT), but I'm not going to rush it. Also, could somebody recommend which flags to use when saving the monster 90 layer PSD as a VTF (http://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/VTF) to preserve quality?

no mipmapping is a must, that much I can tell you.

Been working on the Springfield a bit.

Model hacks by PR0PEN, I'm going to be reskinning the barrel/muzzle/tip (whatever the hell you want to call it) again now.

Side View (http://www.r2dev.net/forral/spring_progress.jpg)

Reloading
http://www.r2dev.net/forral/reload.jpg

EDIT: Whoopsie I broke the page width with IMG tags :PARROT:

*Jaw drops at sling*

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That is stunning!



BTW, does anyone else think that Gen's work looks similar to good old Splinter's wood and metal? The metal on the BAR especially. Very good work Gen.

Thank God!!!:eek:
A new O3!!!

Looks frickin fantastic!!!:D

I'M HAVING TROUBLE CONTROLLING THE LOUDNESS OF MY VOICE!!!

OMFG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THAT THERE IS THE SEXIEST SKIN/MODEL IVE EVER SEEN!!!!!!!!:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

the skin is PERFECT, no more words.......;)

Very nice, but the metal's a bit rough imo :dog:

Originally posted by Billie|Joe
Very nice, but the metal's a bit rough imo :dog:

I've scratched it up and looked at it ingame, I'm quite happy with it so far but some parts are very rough looking as you say. I'm sure Marksman took good care of thier rifles so I will be redoing a few parts today :)

WOW! *Jaw hits the ground again*

That is one nice Springfield.

Love the Wood and Metal. Just awesome all over. And that Sling.... Have my kids please.

Springfield Released: don't click me I'm dirty (http://www.dayofdefeat.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=62410).

Originally posted by [DoD]Agent~0

I've been checking out a lot of the custom work and realise that there seems to be a preference for darker metals and slightly darker woods, and it is noted. Depending on what my reference indicates, look for the defaults to change sometime in the future.

If you guys do decide to change the default skins, I think you should release them as optional skins, as I love the default ones.