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We have now published the first official UKGTL Skinning Instructions (https://www.simracing.org.uk/downloads/UKGTL-Skinning-Instructions.zip).

If you would like to used skinned cars in the UKGTL Ladder, please download and read the above instructions, and then post links to your finished skins in this thread. Please do not PM them to me! Please make sure that they pass the checklist in the instructions before posting here!

You do not need to package the files as a ModMan archive, since I will be repackaging them as a collection anyway.

We will be producing regular updates to the pack; continue to post new skins and updates in this thread; I shall post new deadlines from time to time.

Team Shark Alfa Romeo #200100 (http://www.teamshark.org.uk/files/gtl_cars/MODMAN_TeamShark_UKGTL200100_AlfaRomeoGTA.zip)

Team Shark Lotus Elan #200101 (http://www.teamshark.org.uk/files/gtl_cars/MODMAN_TeamShark_UKGTL200101_LotusElan.zip)

Team Shark Porsche 906 #200102 (http://www.teamshark.org.uk/files/gtl_cars/MODMAN_TeamShark_UKGTL200102_Porsche906.zip)

Team RVS cars.

http://www.mysharefile.com/v/828706/ukgtl_team_RVS.rar.html

Team Shark Ford Capri #200103 (http://www.teamshark.org.uk/files/gtl_cars/MODMAN_TeamShark_UKGTL200103_FordCapri.zip)

Thread locked while I build pack version 1.0.

For the most part the instructions have been followed closely. I've only had to take out 3 files: the GT40 wheels (which Matt told me about up front), and .aud files from Minton's Alfa and Elan.

Okay, the pack is now available from the downloads page (https://www.simracing.org.uk/index.php?pid=27). Any skins posted now will go into the first refresh in a few weeks.

If the number of skins grows significantly I will split the pack up by class. Right now it's not large enough to warrant doing that.

I'd like us to use the Ladder race on Thursday as the pack's first outing, unless there are objections. I'll post something in that race's announcement thread about it.

Team Shark Alfa Romeo V2 #200100 (http://www.teamshark.org.uk/files/gtl_cars/MODMAN_TeamShark_UKGTL200100_AlfaRomeoGTA_V2.zip) (Same number as before, just updated paint scheme)

Can someone clarify something for me please?

I've got a range of 76 skins I'd like to include in the pack for the NGTL. Currently 4 or 5 cars with each members name on the window. I think the instructions may not allow this though in that there is one skin for each type of car alone.

So, for example; I would like the NGTL 911 to be available with a unique number for each driver. 200812 for Don, 200832 for Mark, 200852 for me and 200872 for Pops. I'd move on to 200813, 200833, 200853, 200873 for the Escort, and 200814, 200834 etc for the Capri.

I suspect what is required though is just one skin for all drivers, with all drivers using the same car design on a track should they all have made the same choice of car. I.e. one 911 numbered 200810, one Escort numbered 200811, one Capri numbered 200812 etc...

Correct?

Correct.

The GTR skins use a disproportionate amount of SRou's bandwidth so we've made this 'one skin per car model' rule to keep the size of the pack down.

I love the driver names on the windows but that rule also keeps my overheads down, so no big deal  ;)

NGTL 76 Skins are finished. An Escort, both BMW's, a 911 and a Capri. Essentially the same as the skins done a while back and mentioned in this thread (https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=908.0) except for the inclusion of the simracing banner and number decal on the doors.

I don't have huge bandwidth Dave so I'll PM you a link to the zip with all of it in (8Mb) in a sec. Ta.

Scratch that... the NGTL skins are here (http://www.mysharefile.com/v/8981034/NGTL_UKGTR_76skins.rar.html).

As you were people  ;)

Just completed an TC Alfa for the NGTL.

It's here (http://www.mysharefile.com/v/8552440/NGTL_TC_Alfa.rar.html).


Sadly, that'll be the last skin for us for a good while as I won't have the time in the coming weeks. Just a FYI incase you're considering another GTL skin pack release. Cheers.

Is there a deadline of any kind please

Not yet. :P

Team Shark Lotus Elan V2 #200101 (http://www.teamshark.org.uk/files/gtl_cars/MODMAN_TeamShark_UKGTL200101_LotusElan_V2.zip) (Same number as before, just updated paint scheme)

Right, time to set a deadline for the first update.

Sticking a wet finger in the air and generating a random number...

Skins must be posted before Saturday 22nd July (ie. by midnight at the end of Friday 21st).

New GS car skins:

Alfa
http://www.ghostspeed.net/teams/gtl/GhostSpeed_GS06_ALFA_UKGTL_202550.rar

Capri
http://www.ghostspeed.net/teams/gtl/GhostSpeed_GS06_CAPRI_UKGTL_202551.rar

Pantera
http://www.ghostspeed.net/teams/gtl/GhostSpeed_GS06_PANTERA_UKGTL_202552.rar

Cortina
http://www.ghostspeed.net/teams/gtl/GhostSpeed_GS06_CORTINA_UKGTL_202553.rar

Cobra
http://www.ghostspeed.net/teams/gtl/GhostSpeed_GS06_COBRA_UKGTL_202554.rar

Elan
http://www.ghostspeed.net/teams/gtl/GhostSpeed_GS06_ELAN_UKGTL_202555.rar

I hope they are by the book, thanks.

Cobra problem is solved they all work fine

Just tried it out and it works fine for me. Lo and Hires.

Just a reminder that you have until the end of tomorrow to get any more skins in...

If you haven't got your own webspace to upload to you can use one of the many free web sharing sites, eg. http://www.mysharefile.com/, http://www.4shared.com/, http://www.box.net/.

Two from Madd-RIPP: http://www.mysharefile.com/v/9025508/Madd_906_and_Pantera.zip.html

I will be trying to get Team Shark Version2 Porsche 906 done by Saturday.

New Team RVS cars, got board with the others.

http://www.mysharefile.com/v/4164887/TEAM_RVS_GTL_CARS.rar.html

Cheers ;)

::)

Tut tut, I do hope you aren't going to be late giving them in like last time!

11:59pm jobbie I think!  ;D ;D ;D
(Especially now the GTR 2 demo will be first on my mind when I get home! :o)

don't forget the 59 seconds

Team Shark Porsche 906 V2 #200102 (http://www.teamshark.org.uk/files/gtl_cars/MODMAN_TeamShark_UKGTL200102_Porsche906_V2.zip) (Same number as before, just updated paint scheme)

(Phew that WAS close!)

Pencils down! No talking while we collect your papers!

Okay, new version 1.1 pack now available from the downloads (https://www.simracing.org.uk/index.php?pid=27) page.

There are some great skins in there, top job  :thumbup2:

Cars look awseome, top job everyone! ;)

Another new one...
Team Shark Ford Falcon #200104 (http://www.teamshark.org.uk/files/gtl_cars/MODMAN_TeamShark_UKGTL200104_FordFalcon.zip)

Hi Gizmo

Here is the link for Team Oldie skins

http://www.mysharefile.com/v/3887359/Team_Oldie_Skins.rar.html

Regards


Oilseal

Got 'em - so good they were in the archive twice each eh? :P :laugh:

Look!!! dont make fun of an old man.

This computer stuff is new to me. I'm more at home with a cats whisker set (and no thats not a sexual reference.)

Thanks Dave

When's the next download. I'm getting grief from the brother Was it ever thus

Oilseal

PS Is there a way to get a picture of the cars on to our website/blog thingy or do I need some special programme

Not scheduled at the moment - I need to accumulate enough new or updated cars to make it worth issuing an update.


Hmm - Print Screen key and paste into Paint? Or does GTL have a proper screen capture key? F12? Anyone?

I usually just use Fraps for screen captures.

F12 does screengrabs when on track or in replay. The files are saved into the root of your GTL folder.

If you ask really nicely I could do a render if Gizmo sends me the body and windows ultra res DDS files (as TGA preferably).

You could always download it from the same link above that I did. :P

Thanks guys. I'll try the print screen thingy.

By all means do a render.........................whatever that is LOL


Oilseal

A render is a baby reindeer.

I'll be leaving now thank you very much. :blink:





Check my avatar, that's a render of car.

I could but that would send me down the black hole that is mysharefile.com.
I shall endeavor to pull back from the gravational pull by swimming as hard as my tail will push me.

I take it Gizmo, you only added 2 of those Oldie skins, as they are the same car just in different colours?

Was it the yellow or green that stayed (for the renders)?

I haven't added anything to anywhere yet, I've just downloaded them and put them into the "process me" directory.

I've put the Team Oldie renders in a new thread...
https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=1869.0

(Hope you like them Tom)

Oilseal - you need to choose which design you actually want to use. Each team can only have one skin per car model - otherwise NGT Legends will attempt to bury us under vast numbers of skins. :P :hammer: :lol:

Good design though, nice and clean but distinctive.

Here's my 911 - Matt kindly did this for me - much appreciated Matt   :thumbup1:

http://www.mysharefile.com/v/4156986/Gulf_911.zip.html

Hi Dave

Use the one in the render. Its got our kids name on it but he's fastest so no probs.

Glad you like the paint job. All the kudos goes to MaddRip. I think he has done a superb job. I'll be uploading the 906 next and when Madd gets back from Florida he is going to do the Cortina.

As a non painting person what prog should be used for the painting. It'll probably be some mega priced super software. Just fancied having a go myself sometime


Oilseal

Yes I know I've uploaded the 906.

I think its called dementia LOL


Oilseal

I swear by Photoshop CS2.

I also use PSP on the odd occasion for really simple stuff, but imho you can't go wrong with Photoshop. It's not really a beginners tool but I've self-taught myself with trial and error and really love it now.

And fair to say Photoshop CS2 desn't fall into the 'cheap' category....

Unfortunately it doesn't meet the requirements as set out in the intructions (see first post); for instance, the car number is wrong.

Also, aren't you a member of 28CDm? Shouldn't you be driving team cars?

No worries, i'll try and get something done in team colours & no. 181.

GTL skins are numbered differently. Please read the instructions!

no worries - cheers Dave :D

Another new one...
Team Shark Austin Healey 3000 (UKGTL #200105) (http://www.teamshark.org.uk/files/gtl_cars/MODMAN_TeamShark_UKGTL200105_AustinHealy.zip)
(http://www.teamshark.org.uk/images/stories/Downloads/ts_healey__small.jpg)

That looks great Shark, top job!  :thumbup1:

Cheers.

BTW the diamond on the roof says "Historic Shark On Board".
Picnic wanted me to make it say "Pre-Historic Shark On Board"!!  ;D

TUT TUT Will! ;D

I did say it was for personal use only!!  :P

We don't have any teamcars since we don't race GTL anymore :)

Would be nice to have teamcars in the pack just in case though.

Bollocks, have to get my skinning hat on again!  ;D

Please don't paint cars you don't intend to use - it takes time and effort to check them and put the pack together and uses up a not insignificant amount of bandwidth too.

Been doing this one on and off for ages. Definately one for Jeff to use (think he's about the only Shark that can control this beast!)

Team Shark De Tomaso Pantera (UKGTL #200106) (http://www.teamshark.org.uk/files/gtl_cars/UKGTL_200106.zip)
(http://www.teamshark.org.uk/images/stories/Downloads/ts_pantera__small.jpg)

It will be the last Team Shark one for this deadline for definate.

Right - best finish mine off then!  Just got an Alfa and and Escort at the moment .... will try and get a GTC-65 car finished by then.

I think that Pantera siuts the Team Shark livery better than any other TS car I've seen. Well done.


TC

Hi Dave

Here is the link for Version 2 of Team Oldie skins.

Hopefully they will get into the next skin pack and get my brother off my back


http://www.mysharefile.com/v/8330077/Team_Oldie_Racing_v2.zip.html


Oilseal

Whoops... :-X

Here is the new 28CD Motorsports 911 - hope its all ok this time...

Big shout to Matt once again for taking an idea and surpassing it - turning it into this...!

http://www.mysharefile.com/v/40464/wii16v_911.zip.html

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/meljon/203200_CORTINA.rar
Bit of a rushed jobby but had to get a Cortina in there.

Too rushed I'm afraid. The directory name being wrong I could've corrected but the lack of textures in both sizes and the fact they aren't packed into GTL files means it'll have to wait until the next update I'm afraid. :(

New pack will be out later this afternoon.

Pack 1.2 now available from the downloads (https://www.simracing.org.uk/index.php?pid=27) page.

Just seen this ;D
NP's mate, was pretty cack anyways ;)

Deadline for getting a skin into version 1.3 of the pack will be the end of December 23rd. That gives me Grotmas Eve to put the pack together.

Reposting from PM. Please in future post skins here, don't PM me. Thanks.


A lesson in not rushing! :P

All seem to be okay now. I take it I can now remove your old privateer Capri, Healey, Escort and GT40?

Yup that's ok with me, not rushing bleary eyes  :blink:

Ok, starting to build the new pack...

New pack released (announcement to be made seperately). Skins posted after this post will go into a future pack.

I can't seem to get my Icons or .bik file to work.

Everything is named in unison, and the Icons are TGA files, and the Bik file is well... a .bik file. But in game the Icon is always just blank with a lock image in the bottom, and now after trying to fix it, the bik file went from the Schnitzer BMW to a black AC Cobra?????

I have no idea what I could be doing wrong for the icons and bik, I read the instructions on how to make them etc, and they're just not wanting to work for me :/

Hmm, is it possible you've got a car number clash or perhaps the TGAs are in the wrong format?

Does the skin show up ok? If so I'd say the naming of the icons is wrong somewhere, as is the bik.file

(http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/7996/filenamesxg6.th.jpg) (http://img300.imageshack.us/my.php?image=filenamesxg6.jpg)

This is what they should look like

the skin in game shows up perfectly fine.

To make sure I wasn't typing anything wrong, I basically just Copy/pasted it all :(

Got it working now  ;D

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v518/Jebstone/BMWCSL.jpg)

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OPY7SCRO (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OPY7SCRO)

The server has now been updated with version 1.3 of the UKGTL Skin Pack and is available for testing against the Brands Hatch GP and Indy circuits also available from the downloads page (https://www.simracing.org.uk/index.php?pid=27).

The numbering is wrong; it should be 179400, not 1100794.

Also the CPIT_ULTRA_TEX.gtl file hasn't had the textures inside renamed so they won't work right. Ditto four of the six textures in the TEX.gtl file, along with a rogue texture in ULTRA_TEX.gtl. AFAICT everything else was okay.

Hrmm I changed everythign now to display the right numbers, but my skin just shows up as a giant orange blob in game, or not at all now GRRRRRR  >:(

Your ducks must be back out of line again. Check that the .GTL texture archives and all the files inside them are correctly named with the updated number, and the .CAR file has also been changed to match.

hrmm, everything is matching up....

I'll just have to remake it next time a BMW race rolls around :)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v518/Jebstone/Renault.jpg)

The Puma Renault for upcomming race

The Bouncy 914!





(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v518/Jebstone/Porsche914-6.jpg)

We (Team Shark) have some new skins which we would like to include in the next skinpack. I'm sending them to Shark.

Wow dude, amazing. Nice combination between car flow and skinflow  :thumbup2:

Thank you very much Ruskus! Had some input from Shark on the way as well, and I must say they look amasing on these renders done by Shark.

We ought to do the post-Season 2/pre-Season 3 update using the same method as UKGTR, ie. some skin checkers to buffer things before I get them.

Is there a deadline for the UKGTL skin pack?

When does Season 2 end?

I've updated the instructions (see the first post (https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=1768.msg26620#msg26620)) to correct the value of Locked in the main text (good spot, Morten) and also to allow internal windscreen banners now that we're going to host the pack off-site, making size slightly less of an issue.

BTW, if anyone has skins in the current pack which they no longer need, for example because they've joined or moved to a new a team, please speak up so that I can remove them.

Assuming no more server outages, it should end July 19th.