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I have been using flight sims for a long time and am just now getting into the aircraft creation hobby. I am currently modelling my first aircraft and have some questions that i haven't been able to find. First thing is textures. i know how to modify textures on my default aircraft but i dont know what im supposed to do to make new textures. i mean how do you make the shape/templates or whatever they're called to actually put the textures on? please excuse my lack of knowledge but i am very serious about this hobby and will have many more questions in the future. thank you.
 
First you create the mesh object(s) in Max, GMax or FSDS.

After you've created a part, then you create a UVW Map, either screenshot or export the image from the UVW Editor, then use that as the base layer of your bitmap(s).

Then it's a matter of painting the layers of the bitmap(s).

Your questions simply are too broad for a forum reply. There's tons of information available, but you need to begin with the modeling part first.

Don't race ahead of your learning... :D
 
I've got the basic modelling stuff figured out and i've made my first complete model minus the prop. It's a cessna bird dog for what its worth. i still need to do the ailerons elevators rudder and wheels. but i think ill be ok on that part. i'm not trying to make anything perfect i just want this one to be the one i figure everything out on. a working aircraft is all i want. thanks for the reply. ill try to what you said might make more questions though. we'll see:)
 
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