Opening model problems

[Daedalus123]

I'm sorry if this has been asked before or if I don't really explain clearly, but I am stuck at this point and no matter what I try to do the problem still persists. Using GCFScape and VTFEdit I manage to extract and convert the combine soldier model (the prison one). However, whenever I try to open the file itself (either VTF or the converted one to PNG) I get this, both on Paint.NET and GIMP (I know GIMP can't open VTF files, but it happens with the PNG file).

Strangely enough, when I open the converted file in Paint, it's fine. It just doesn't open like that in either GIMP or Paint.NET. I'm a bit of a n00b when it comes to graphic editors and the like but usually I am able to find the solution.

 

[Barnz]

I believe you're viewing the alpha channel. See menu for channels panel.

 

[Daedalus123]

I know this is a thread already solved but since this problem is related I feel no need to create a new one.

Using GCFScape, I can't find the TrashBin01a skin. It's not where it should be in props_junk. I can't find it anywhere when loading source materials.gcf