How to extract the textures from models?

[Recoil]

Hi

This keeps bothering me all the time... does anyone know how one can extract the skins/textures from the original models from HL2 or CSS? I just want to try out some effects and all, messing around, no texture stealing or so. Thankful for any help ;(

 

[random.hero]

get GCFScape and open counter-strike shared.gcf then go to materials > weapons > v_models > then the gun you want. extract all the files for your gun. then convert the .vtf files to tgas with the tool. openin em in photoshop and skin away.

 

[Recoil]

I have to thank you, sir! :cheers:

 

[random.hero]

dont thank me, thank the person who wrote the the HL2World tutorial