[{HVY-E}Jinxx]

Are there any good sources for learning how to skin well?

I've recently got really into modding my own skins for flying. I would really like to create some Naval schemes, but looking at other nice work, I have no clue how to make a basic skin color lay out that would be realistic. Right now I just take an existing skin and add my own markings and images.

I got them worked out to look pretty good, but I would love to be able to lay down a full paint job that is real looking and not just one dimensional "paint".

I hope the only way to do this isn't by painting with single pixels?

Also,
I'm not able to fly online right now, are you able to use custom skins online?

Go here: http://www.simmerspaintshop.com

They have FULL tutorial sections for GIMP, PSP and Photo Shop.
One of the best resources for skinners around. Not just for IL-2 either.

S!