Truck Mods (Interior/Exterior Skins Olny).

[Melkor]

Ok i can skin trucks thanks to hardtruckisthebest and ksquared (The god modder for 18 wheels of steel simulator series)

Ok heres my first skin
Since i work For C.T.I I had to skin for the company first!
I am taking request!!!

http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo72/shackershacker/Photo0001-1.jpg
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo72/shackershacker/Photo0000.jpg
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo72/shackershacker/Photo0002.jpg

Ok heres my second shot at skinning

http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo72/shackershacker/Photo0001-2.jpg
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo72/shackershacker/Photo0000-1.jpg
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo72/shackershacker/Photo0002-1.jpg

[USA Trucker]

I think maybe C.T.I., or CTI should be printed because, it's so long, and gets cut off at the beginning, and/or end. Take a close look. Maybe even Cook Trans Inc. would do, or the use of smaller fonts. Just a suggestion, and the concept is nice.

[Melkor]

Yea i was just looking at it and saw the ending get cut off
so ima do a editing on it.
Just when i resize it, it gets blurred out for some reason, do you know of a program that can make the words C.T.I and i could just copy it over

[USA Trucker]

Yea i was just looking at it and saw the ending get cut off
so ima do a editing on it.
Just when i resize it, it gets blurred out for some reason, do you know of a program that can make the words C.T.I and i could just copy it over

No, I only made a suggestion. I assumed if you spelled out the entire name that your program could also use single initials too.

[Melkor]

oh lol
well i just used the text inputer with paint heres my 3rd try :grin:

http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo72/shackershacker/Photo0002-2.jpg
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo72/shackershacker/Photo0001-3.jpg
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo72/shackershacker/Photo0000-2.jpg

[lamanorbu]

what files did you edit?

[Melkor]

the first 3 texture files but you only need to edit A and B
heres my next attempt

http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo72/shackershacker/Photo0001-4.jpg
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo72/shackershacker/Photo0000-3.jpg
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo72/shackershacker/Photo0002-3.jpg
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo72/shackershacker/Photo0000-4.jpg

[slowpoke]

Do this fisrt--------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. Go too \my Documents\My Games\ RigNRoll_eng\ UserName\
default or username then right click on your .ini file
and open with NOTPAD. Then scroll down too see
[Player]
LicensePlateString="Rob1972" < Just change whats in there and bingo you have it.
then save the ini file like this

< click on (file) then scroll down intell you see
(SAVE AS) then change the (SAVE AS TYPE)
file too (ALL FILES*,*) click save and over write
the other ini file...

Do this second----------------------------------------------------------------------------When you go into the game upload your profile then click contino too return too your regaler game. Then go too your base that says blank trucking the main base wrere you start out. go in to there and click on a new driver, buy a new truck, then click out and you will have the new truck then take it and get it upgraded. your license plates will be change when you come out of the main base.. Have fun

[Remo801]

Ehrm...Melkor,

could you please explain for short how you get the templates?
A dream come true... skin that monsters :D

[Melkor]

Very hard to explain, as ive been doing this for a long time but....ill try an explanation....

1-Download the WDB Texture extractor found here http://trucksimsforum.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=eight&action=display&thread=14
2- Go into the Rig'N'Roll/Trucks/Trucks/Freedom (As an example)
3- Make a backup of the Hercules_Freedom_res
4-Drag the Hercules_Freedom_Res and wdb extractor to a new folder (XXX)
5- Drag the res file onto the wdb extractor
6- A new folder will be created.
7-Choose the skin you wish to edit and open it with your editing program
8-When finished editing drag the edited skin into the wdb extractor, this will auto repack the skin into the res file for you.
9-Drag the Herucles_Freedom_Res back into the rignroll/trucks/trucks/Freedom
10-Start game
11-Choose the skin you edited
12-Drive around
13-Have fun...
14-Obey the rules of the road
15-Enough directions? xD

[Remo801]

Very hard to explain, as ive been doing this for a long time but....ill try an explanation....


Well, the download ability is no longer given by hoster...
but I got it, well the wdbpreview in that case.
That will help me understand the basics first.

Many Thanks for infos, Melkor...

Btw: did you figured out what the max size is, the game still supports?
1024 x 512 (like the stock ones) or 2048x1024 (just for LOD0)?

[Melkor]

He updated the D/L Link, but im pretty sure its the 2048x1024.
My editing program does it automatically, i dont bother to check the top right of screen, but from looks of it, it seems to be the 2048x1024

[Remo801]

He updated the D/L Link, but im pretty sure its the 2048x1024.
My editing program does it automatically, i dont bother to check the top right of screen, but from looks of it, it seems to be the 2048x1024

Thank you for that info, Melkor !!

Also thank you Hardtruckisthebest for reupload the file :D
Now I got it !!

Ok, by some trucks I discovered some skins that aren't used...
or for AI only?

In example, the Titan El Dorado has cool skins:

http://remo801.de/il2/Texture_0248.bmp

[pook]

These are the original skins in the game?? What is the procedure to activate or download?? It would take rename the Kenworth:)

[Remo801]

These are the original skins in the game?? What is the procedure to activate or download?? It would take rename the Kenworth:)

Well, they are ingame...better said, they are in the .wdb files.
No idea they will appear somewhere ingame or not, but
they are not available (the 4 skins I posted)
in the truck stores for customize your truck.

A pity, they look great !!

[USA Trucker]

Yah, that's a crying shame. :(

[pook]

Well, they are ingame...better said, they are in the .wdb files.
No idea they will appear somewhere ingame or not, but
they are not available (the 4 skins I posted)
in the truck stores for customize your truck.

A pity, they look great !!

Thx. Yy. I thought so. However, the Russians can activate or rewritten. Unfortunately, no information on the progress made and also Russian poorly understood
http://www.db-3.ru/sites/default/files/Photo0000_500.jpg

[lamanorbu]

if russian will say how to, we can implememnt real truck logos!

Does my blinkers mod work??? please reply!

[Remo801]

if russian will say how to, we can implememnt real truck logos!

Does my blinkers mod work??? please reply!

Well, I think, to get these skins to work, we have to replace the ones you can choose in truck store... most simple way I think.
Or, if someone is able to expand the skins list in truckstore, we dont need to replace... more complicated, I think its java code.

Maybe, there is a filelist or omething that could be manipulated to add more content (skins/cockpits/exterior...), so we could avoid replacements.
More options, more satisfaction :D

Yes indeed, use realistic logos to each specific brand of trucks should be the first step, ofcauce. You are right!

Uh oh, lamanorbu ... I missed your blinkers mod, will try it ASAP.

[Melkor]

Ummm you can put the truck logos on the truck lol, all the textures are in there

[lamanorbu]

I heard that hardtruckisthebest has modified Kenworth T2000 textures whit the real logos, even the steering wheel. Here the thread (no download):
http://trucksimsforum.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=eight&thread=15&page=1#116

[Remo801]

Hey Guys,

I also just started skinning,
my try is the Kenworth T-600 at first. (Forget TITAN :D )

Here you see a skin, that doesn't seems to be available for your truck,
I replaced the purple/black one with this fancy one for testing.

Here some shots:
http://remo801.de/il2/Photo0000.jpg
http://remo801.de/il2/Photo0001.jpg
http://remo801.de/il2/Photo0002.jpg
http://remo801.de/il2/Photo0003.jpg
http://remo801.de/il2/Photo0004.jpg
http://remo801.de/il2/Photo0005.jpg
http://remo801.de/il2/Photo0006.jpg
http://remo801.de/il2/Photo0007.jpg
http://remo801.de/il2/Photo0008.jpg
http://remo801.de/il2/Photo0009.jpg

I still have some problems with the Alpha Channel,
but I think I can sort them out.

A problem (don't panic, it's the only one yet) is:
By using a replaced skin, you can't use FlipFlop/Chameleon effect on it (what you can buy on Truck Stops).
The game crashes to desktop, if you try.
Reason: By using FlipFlop/Chameleon effect, the original skin appears, I think that causes the error,
the game can't or won't handle... why so ever.

But I hope, its a small problem for you guys :D

All other functions, like upgrading your truck are still working like a charm.

I'll need some time for a whole costom skin pack,
to early for a fix announcement...
just lay back guys, I'll give a shout for release. :cool:

[USA Trucker]

In the words of Jackie Gleason. "How Sweet It Is!" Let us know when you get the kinks out. I assume this will work for the English version too? Looking forward to it. :cool:

[pook]

Remo801
Uauu. Good point for the basic """real name and logo template""" !!!!!!:)

[lamanorbu]

needs some work, but this is awesome!!!

[pook]

This is a job SlaMauser (Russian skiner). I think trying to rename the primary logos and real names:)

http://s02.radikal.ru/i175/1009/87/bca0b663fb58.jpg
http://i082.radikal.ru/1009/59/16ffeaf22f6c.jpg
http://s56.radikal.ru/i152/1009/62/1db732d32713.jpg

[Melkor]

SlauMauser is pretty talented when it comes to skinning and modding, have you seen his work for 18 WOS Haulin?
Nice find by the way!

[pook]

Yes I saw his work. But just saw! I hate SCS games. It did not play much. There are professional models in 3D programs. Yes. But unfortunately the SCS game loads the models very badly. And I hate physics of SCS (as well as RNR). But it is a problem games. General modelers and skiners are precision !!!!;)

[lamanorbu]

here the T2000 with real logos!!!

http://depositfiles.com/en/files/e6neo9f2h

All credits to ivan (hardtruckisthebest)

AND my new jake brake mod v1.1! (recorded from a '05 Peterbilt 379 exhd)

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZOEN29BY THIS IS VERY DIFFERENT FROM MY FIRST VERSION!

All credits to me - Don't reupload without permission!!!

Here some screesies of the T2000 with real logos by Ivan

EDIT: OMG, i just saw some screenshot on the russian site db-3.ru: they made some amazing things!!! Lots fo truck skins, and ALL TRUCKS WHIT REAL LOGOS AND GRILLES!!!

[lamanorbu]

here.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=S6IXQ5YH


*note remove the 2 from the detroit diesel 2 file

Thanks, but i prefer your first version. In your last version you just copied and pasted sounds from the Cummins ISX370 folder, right?

[lamanorbu]

Ok, I extracted the WDB file, i opened the first file (00000000a or something similar) of the Hercules Freedom and I put The real logos and grille. Now I don't know what to do. Have I to repack it, edit some other files, change format, something?

[Melkor]

Hey lamanorbu
just make sure that before you repack the texture, that the format didnt change.
Move the edited texture to the wdb packer (drag it on it) and it will auto repack for you but make sure the .texture.wdb of the truck is in the same folder location

[USA Trucker]

I would like to see a Mod for night cabin views where you can light up the interior cabin lights. Such as over-head lights, and the sleeper lights. Just to add a little something extra when you're in a truck stop goofing off. It's not really important, but would look cool. :cool:

[BleDrajor]

I would like to see a Mod for night cabin views where you can light up the interior cabin lights. Such as over-head lights, and the sleeper lights. Just to add a little something extra when you're in a truck stop goofing off. It's not really important, but would look cool. :cool:

Nice idea. Additional with the ability to close the curtains it would be really cool. :)

[USA Trucker]

@Lamanorbu,
How about some more Mack, Kenworth & Freight-Liner skins. :cool: I also liked the interior changes you did. ;)

NOTICE:

If you are just going to show pictures without "how to" instructions, use the "Rig N Roll Pictures" thread on the main RNR forum page. This thread is for Modding, and instructions for Modding trucks skins, sounds, Etc. Not a picture/video thread. ;)

I have moved those pics to the appropriate threads.

[lamanorbu]

@Lamanorbu,
How about some more Mack, Kenworth & Freight-Liner skins. :cool: I also liked the interior changes you did. ;)

NOTICE:

If you are just going to show pictures without "how to" instructions, use the "Rig N Roll Pictures" thread on the main RNR forum page. This thread is for Modding, and instructions for Modding trucks skins, sounds, Etc. Not a picture/video thread. ;)

I have moved those pics to the appropriate threads.
I posted the pics here because i'm going to release this mod, so please link the images so anyone can see on what i'm working now.

[USA Trucker]

I posted the pics here because i'm going to release this mod, so please link the images so anyone can see on what i'm working now.

I have moved yours & Melkor's to the "Rig N Roll Pictures" thread, because people are beginning to post only pics here. I'm glad you're working on this, but give us the complete version when it's done so people don't mis-understand this to be a pic thread.

[lamanorbu]

Ok, got it. I redone the alpha channel so now the grille have a natural look. I just edited the red skin, but very soon I'm gioing to release the mod with all skins!

[USA Trucker]

Ok, got it. I redone the alpha channel so now the grille have a natural look. I just edited the red skin, but very soon I'm gioing to release the mod with all skins!

Sounds great! Keep up the good work for us. ;) If your going to put a picture up just say "this is what I'm working on", or something to that effect, and I'll leave the pictures in place.

[Melkor]

Hey guys i need to know a good editing program to use to edit the skins in Rig'N'Roll such as paint

Because when i open the texture with DXTDMP and edit with Paint.NET and reload back into DXTDMP it offsets and messes up, so basically what im asking for, is that do you guys know a program that can edit these textures directly without offsetting?

[lamanorbu]

Melkor, I use Adobe Photoshop CS4, and the results are pretty good I think. Finnally I completed my Pete 379 mod, so now you can enjoy the real spirit of 379! I modded only the red skin b/c I don't like other skins, they aren't "peterbilt style". The red now looks less purple and the grille is 10 times better! ENJOY

Credits to me (lamanorbu)
Tested on r'n'r english v3.0.1 - no crashes reported
4 installation see ReadMe

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=R805EQXP

[gameking47]

Do you have a trailer mod creator?

[lamanorbu]

Do you have a trailer mod creator?
What do you mean?

[Melkor]

Nice!!!!!
i think hes talking about modding the skins for the trailer
in order to do that you need to find the texture file for the trailer as you do for the truck

[USA Trucker]

Nice!!!!!
i think hes talking about modding the skins for the trailer
in order to do that you need to find the texture file for the trailer as you do for the truck

Yes, I told him you guys are working on, or completed these skins, and he should contact you guys for assistance via PM. Melkor, I know you did some trailer work so maybe you're better equipped to aid him in this area. As for the truck itself, I know all of you have different approaches, and programs to give him a hand to find the one that best suits him. :)

[lamanorbu]

Yeah, modding trailers is possible but useless, I think default skins are pretty good
A screenshot of my Peterbilt 379 mod that you can find in this thread, so yua can choose if it's worth downloading or not:

[USA Trucker]

Yeah, modding trailers is possible but useless, I think default skins are pretty good
A screenshot of my Peterbilt 379 mod that you can find in this thread, so yua can choose if it's worth downloading or not:

I don't think so. I've seen some nice ones on other sites that look good. It all matters on how imaginative the creator is, or even if the creator makes actual trailers with known product names, and designs. It's not completely without merit.

So let's just give those that want to do it, or explore it the proper "how to" instructions, file locations, and programs that with help them create their desires. Maybe this will draw other creative people, and we'll have a bunch of nice looking trucks & trailers. Don't discourage them for wanting to try.

[gameking47]

What do you mean?
Just like what Melkor is saying in post #90. Thank you Melkor for writing that

Do you have a blank trailer that I can borrow and edit?

[Dodge34]

Is there anything coming this year for this game, I see the last post was done in 2010, we're now at the end of january 2011.

[USA Trucker]

Mods are created by our forum members, not RNR.;)

[Dodge34]

Yeah, I discovered that already, was just not sure if the forum was dead or not.

[USA Trucker]

No problem, and welcome to the forum.;)

[Bchamps]

I just modified the paint job to the Western star 4900EX. Here's a few pictures and I might upload my file later on tonight.

Here I finally compressed the file using winzip ! And also added a readme file with instructions. Enjoy !



B-Champs

[USA Trucker]

Hello, and welcome to the forum.

Nice job for us bikers. Please up-load your files with the necessary instructions for our members, or I’ll have to move this to the general pictures thread.

[flykas]

Skin I'm making. It's buck 65 theme. His music really fits in game too :] If you don't know him I suggest checking out his " This right here is" and "Seacret house against the world" albums.

Buck 65 truck skin. Listen to this album (this right here is) when u try this :]

[Strummer]

I don't know in which thread I should be posting this, but it deals with skins/mods.



Is it possible to make a re-skinned truck available to a hired driver?
(I would like to be able to identify my company trucks when I pass them on the road.)



Is there a limit as to how many custom re-skinned trucks are in the game?



Is there a limit as to how many of the same model of truck receive custom skins?
4. Is there a limit as to how many of these stupid questions you'll tolerate?

Thank you for your time.

[USA Trucker]

You can ID your drivers by their License Plate. Whatever you named your plate at the beginning, such as Bob01, then the other drivers will appear as Bob02, 03, etc. Someone once showed this to me, but I can’t remember who. As for the rest of your questions, I think it may be possible, but you’ll have to wait, and see what one of our Modelers have to say.

[Strummer]

Cool.
I think I saw the license plate trick in the Hired Drivers/Management, New Trucks, Income, Offices, & Related Questions thread (http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/showthread.php?t=14635), and it made me think it might be pretty cool to put NickTrucking logos on the fleet as well, just to make them easier to spot.



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Another Question:

It seems to me the only way to apply skins is to replace one of the color options for a given truck with the custom one, and go have it sprayed at a truck stop using the 'Restyle Truck' tab.

Does that mean that if I use the spot allocated for green to put a custom skin, green won't be available to all the AI trucks of that model in the game?

If so, it seems if I make six custom skins for the same model (Freedom, for example), that would exhaust all regular color options for that truck, meaning no Freedoms would be seen in the game other than mine, and I wouldn't want to do that.

Or would the AI trucks still have the full choice of stock color options available to them?

(I ask because I'm thinking of applying a different number to the side of each truck)

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Sorry if I'm being a pain.

I'm going to start playing around with skins soon, but it'll be a while before I start amassing a fleet, so the modelers have plenty of time to post. :D

[flykas]

I don't know in which thread I should be posting this, but it deals with skins/mods.



Is it possible to make a re-skinned truck available to a hired driver?
(I would like to be able to identify my company trucks when I pass them on the road.)



Is there a limit as to how many custom re-skinned trucks are in the game?



Is there a limit as to how many of the same model of truck receive custom skins?
4. Is there a limit as to how many of these stupid questions you'll tolerate?

Thank you for your time.


1. I thinks it is possible. You repaint that truck the skin you want, and give it to the driver.

[pixel]

Greeting, all. I'm new to this forum but I've had a life-long fascination with trucks. I've been following the messages on skinning and wanted to give it a go myself. Here's my attempt at the BJ and the Bear scheme. Unfortunately, there are no K100 Aerodynes in the game so I used the Argosy. Also, I left the wording off the doors as it was too small and didn't look very good. Hope you like it.

[USA Trucker]

Hello, and welcome to the forum.

That's a nice job. Thanks for the contribution.:grin:

[pixel]

Thanks, Trucker.

Sonny Pruitt's "Movin' On" Kenworth is next on the list after a few more tweaks.

[flykas]

Nice skin.

Do anyone know how to edit truck reflectivnes and stuff? That for example I want to do some rust and want to take of the reflectivenes and shinnynes of certains spot .

[meth]

Greeting, all. I'm new to this forum but I've had a life-long fascination with trucks. I've been following the messages on skinning and wanted to give it a go myself. Here's my attempt at the BJ and the Bear scheme. Unfortunately, there are no K100 Aerodynes in the game so I used the Argosy. Also, I left the wording off the doors as it was too small and didn't look very good. Hope you like it.

Hi man, seems nice truck skin. Please describe to me how you edit the truck skin and how to upload and use it in the game?

[LarsUlrich33]

Alright, im at the end of my rope. lol I have read the directions on how to make a custom skin about 100 times, followed it to the letter, went through it 20 times and still cannot get my skin(s) to show in the game. Would it be possible for someone to make a how to video for makin the skins, i know there are those out there that will make the skins on request, however, im the type of person that dont like to ask someone to do somethin for me i can do myself, or at least think i can do myself. lol Thank y'all for your time, y'all have a good one.

[blacksheep1]

uh guys blacksheep1 here and there seems to be a problem with downloads from megaupload.com the site has been shut down by the feds. i say this because i tried to download some mods for RNR from there and i saw three gov. seals dept of justice and the FBI saying that the site had been seized

[USA Trucker]

Hello, and welcome to the forum. ;)

Yes, they were under investigation since early last year. Around this time, if I recall correctly. It was only last week when the idictments were handed down. Watch out for clones. Bear in mind that these indictments were for Megaupload, and some of their employees, but mostly the operating staff. Not its members. Therefore one should not cast an opinion about the people here that were kind enough to upload there files for us to enjoy. They are not the ones indicted. ;)