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Originally Posted by Strike
Hi guys!
This is ALL very matte paint, but you clearly see the nice realistic look to it, and it USED to be ingame, it has just been removed.
I want a hands up on everyone who wants it back!
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Hi Strike. The effect you're describing is Fresnel reflections, or the way in which many materials reflect more at shallow angles than at facing ones. Typically, metals don't display the properties of fresnel reflections (they are more consistently reflective across all angles), but a painted plane would.
Here's a very shiny Spitfire. (FF to 3:34) I have no idea if this is standard or has been 'buffed up' for show purposes.
I do believe that the planes ingame could be a bit shinier than they are currently (maybe not this extreme?).