P-38L Honey Bunny

[Randy1]

I think this plane is a converted F-5F.  So far I can't pin down the nose art as having a WW2 origin.  Is this plane a good candidate for a skin?

[Saxman]

I think this plane is a converted F-5F.  So far I can't pin down the nose art as having a WW2 origin.  Is this plane a good candidate for a skin?

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I would say no, unless you can find artwork from WWII showing those markings.

Sadly, restored warbirds tend to not pay much attention to accuracy. Just look at the Marine's Dream Corsair...

[Greebo]

A modern warbird is not a good primary source for a skin, there is often a lot of fantasy regarding their markings or colours. Profiles and models aren't much better either. Personally before starting a skin I want at least one reasonable quality real life WW2 photo of the subject to compare to such secondary sources. If you can't find a WW2 photo of this aircraft you might try getting in touch with the owners of that plane and asking them about the scheme.

[Guppy35]

Not wartime nose art.  Just the nose art of the current owner.

[Randy1]

I was afraid that was the case.  Shame too.  One good looking P-38L.  I do understand the need for controlling the skins.

Thanks everyone for the replies.  I will dig around a bit on authentic P38L plane art.

[Randy1]

I have dug around a bit but could not find a WW2 paint job that painted the chin scoop-spinner facile faring like the Honey Bunny and a few other modern replica painted P-38s.

Would HTC reject the Honey Bunny skin solely on the bases of it not having WW2 traceability?  It would seem like since it is a show plane with national recognition it might have a place in AH.  It is one fine looking plane.

[Greebo]

Yes they will reject a skin unless you can prove it is a good representation of an actual WW2 aircraft.

Your best bet is to ask here for information. List all the features you would like to see for your scheme, like the painted nacelle front ends, then see if anyone here can come up with photos of an actual WW2 P-38 with those features.

[Randy1]

Yes they will reject a skin unless you can prove it is a good representation of an actual WW2 aircraft.

Your best bet is to ask here for information. List all the features you would like to see for your scheme, like the painted nacelle front ends, then see if anyone here can come up with photos of an actual WW2 P-38 with those features.

Thanks Greebo for the answer and advice.  I wasn't sure from the previous replies if it was a preference or a hard rule.  Now I know.

[Guppy35]

We decided you can have this paint job if you agree to use the same armament, meaning no 20mm cannon on your 38 and fake 50s

[Randy1]

We decided you can have this paint job if you agree to use the same armament, meaning no 20mm cannon on your 38 and fake 50s

It would almost be worth it.  This last week I have been shooting with rubber bullets anyway.

[mbailey]

We decided you can have this paint job if you agree to use the same armament, meaning no 20mm cannon on your 38 and fake 50s

We must already have that.   Looking at my shooting it's the only possible explanation