Author Topic: P-51B Skin: 42-106950, WR-P (pics) (Read 1004 times)

MachNix · « **on:** July 23, 2004, 11:08:11 PM »

I was not planning on doing any more skins but have been on hold for another project. I certainly was not planning on doing a p51b skin. Its 3D model could use a serious upgrade to get it close to the D-model. But having invested some time in evaluating the B's capabilities, I figured I might as well finish it now that I have some time.

The skin has been submitted.

MachNix
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8th AF / 355th FG / 354th FS 42-106950, WR-P "The Iowa Beaut" (Submitted 23 Jul 04)

ramzey · « **Reply #1 on:** July 23, 2004, 11:42:46 PM »

looks awsom

Fruda · « **Reply #2 on:** July 24, 2004, 05:36:57 AM »

I've been waiting for a new B-model skin. Very nice.

Guppy35 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 25, 2004, 02:09:25 AM »

Looks great. Would look even better with the Malcom hood it should have

Dan/Slack

Krusty · « **Reply #4 on:** July 25, 2004, 04:27:23 PM »

I really like this skin. There are a lot of P51 skins out there but few that really catch my eye. this one is rather different than the usual lot, and I can't wait to download it!

Cobra412 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 25, 2004, 09:26:17 PM »

Great skin Mach...One question I started on a B template and found some major errors in it. Seems part of the nose is overlayed, part of the rudder is overlayed and the panel lines are shifted off. Now I've done some working around it and shifted panel lines, paint areas and all but it seems to be a huge hassle. The D model had it's issues too but not near as bad as this one. Did you by chance encounter the same issues?

MachNix · « **Reply #6 on:** July 26, 2004, 12:21:37 PM »

Cobra412,
Oh yea! I encounter the same issues. Just to name a few:

1. Mirrored Nose Section – The entire front fuselage starting from the windshield forward is mirrored using the skin from the left side. That means any paint schemes with nose art (such as a name) won't work.

2. Fuselage Halves Different Heights – The left side is taller than the right. Their lengths seem to match fairly well.

3. Gear Doors – With the gear down, the skin for the gear doors does not match where the doors are shown under the wing. You also cannot draw the inner gear doors because the fuselage covers them.

There are plenty of others.

I actually started on the P-15B skin back in AH1 but didn't find a paint scheme that would work. Found this paint scheme while doing P-51D skins, and I don't think it really works that well because the model's material specularity is too low for natural metal finishes. There has been some talk about letting us skinners control the speculartiy – that would be sweet.

I don't know what HT's plans are for the "B"; but until they improve this skin, they won't be getting 15 different paint schemes.

MachNix

Cobra412 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 26, 2004, 08:20:14 PM »

Mach I kinda figured this skin would have more issues. Guess I'm glad I called knock it off when I did.