Need some help reskinning a parachute

[linuxgurugamer]

I have the following MM patch to make a mini copy of the Mk16 parachute:

$PART[parachuteSingle]
{
	@name = miniSondeChute
	@title = Mini MK16 Chute
	@manufacturer = SpaceTux Industries
	@description = A mini version of the MK16 parachute
	%rescaleFactor = 0.5
	@scale = 0.05
	@cost = 300
	-mesh = model.mu
	MODEL
	{
		model = Squad/Parts/Utility/parachuteMk1/model
		texture = model000, Kurrikane/Parts/Chute/model000
		texture = model001, Kurrikane/Parts/Chute/model001
	}


	@MODULE[ModuleParachute]
	{
		name = ModuleParachute
		semiDeployedAnimation = semiDeploySmall
		fullyDeployedAnimation = fullyDeploySmall
		invertCanopy = true
		autoCutSpeed = 0.5
		capName = cap
		canopyName = canopy
		stowedDrag = 0.22
		semiDeployedDrag = 1
		fullyDeployedDrag = 200
		minAirPressureToOpen = 0.04
		clampMinAirPressure = 0.04
		deployAltitude = 500
		deploymentSpeed = 0.12
		semiDeploymentSpeed = 0.5
		chuteMaxTemp = 650
	}
}

I tried editing the model000 in Gimp, but when I load it, the textures are all misplaced.

I know it's not the rescaling, since when I put the original file there, it works.

So, I'm obviously saving it incorrectly in Gimp (I tried saving in both PNG and DDS format).  What would the correct way to save it be?

Second, is there someone who could help me with this?

Thanks in advance

[linuxgurugamer]

I figured it out, GIMP wasn't saving in the correct format.  I had to select DXT1 and it worked

[Gordon Fecyk]

I'm looking to reskin some parts that use the older mesh setting as well. Good to see it's possible to swap mesh with MODEL{} and it'll work.

I'm not able to open the original DDS textures in my GIMP installation, but maybe I need to add the DDS plugin first.

[SpannerMonkey(smce)]

And don't forget chaps that DDS is flipped vertically in relation to png,  Which is what caused LG's weird textures above

4 minutes ago, Gordon Fecyk said:

I need to add the DDS plugin first.

Yes you do