PMDG 747v3 engine paint problem

[YukonPete 586]

Why would I be getting this on two of my engines?

 

[Leen3131cs 107]

Checked the alpha-layers ?

[YukonPete 586]

Not sure? What am I looking for exactly? I am relatively new to painting.

[Leen3131cs 107]

Visit the Painting FAQ`s on this paintersforum.

There is information about tutorials and tools.

Have a look at question 15 and 2.

Download DXTBmp ( not forget the DLL set available on the same site )  

[YukonPete 586]

Visit the Painting FAQ`s on this paintersforum.

 

There is information about tutorials and tools.

 

Have a look at question 15 and 2.

 

Download DXTBmp ( not forget the DLL set available on the same site )  

Im still getting the same line using DXTbmp. I was using a nvidia PS pluging that does the same thing. Its only on engine 2 and 4. Engines 1 and 3 are fine.

[warbirds 555]

That looks like a spec problem. You might want to bring up the norm and the spec and compare them. 

[YukonPete 586]

That looks like a spec problem. You might want to bring up the norm and the spec and compare them. 

What do you mean Paul? Or how is that done?

[warbirds 555]

Use DXTBmp to open the normal sheet (PMDG_747X_engines) and send it to your paint program. Do the same for the spec (PMDG_747X_engines_spec).

 

The spec will open in a different paint program window so copy/paste that texture into the first paint program window so  both norm and spec are side by side then compare. Another good way to compare is to layer the spec on top of the norm and use layer properties to adjust the transparency of the top layer so norm just shows through the spec,,then look for a problem in the area you see the stripe.

 

It has to be in the norm or the spec, no other place, so one of those has a stripe that should not be there. The alpha will be plain white so it will not influence the other two textures in this way. 

 

Remember if you fix the problem save it via DXTBmp only in 32 bit (DDS 888-8 32 bit). When  your absolutely sure you have it fixed you can then change it back to DXT-5.

[YukonPete 586]

Thanks for the help fellas! After many hours of pulling out my hair I figured out I was using the RR spec on the GE Engine :( DUH!!