Author Topic: Memphis Belle (Read 1990 times)

United · « **on:** September 03, 2004, 09:04:44 PM »

I've decided that im done with spitfires for a while, so now Im moving on to a B-17 or two. The first one Im attempting is the Memphis Belle. Theres so many skins for it, but Im going to try to find as many pictures as I can of one around one time period and see if I can get it done.

Hopefully in a week or so ill have a screenie, but rivets are gonna be tough...

a beta screenie, not a complete one

mechanic · « **Reply #1 on:** September 03, 2004, 10:17:26 PM »

sweet idea!

gunna be a heck of alot of work.

loved the film.

good luck

Sp4de · « **Reply #2 on:** September 04, 2004, 12:07:41 AM »

bad idea. LOTS OF WORK! for no ma use. i did a b17g chow hound. it was green. it was a b17g and htc still didnt accept it

United · « **Reply #3 on:** September 04, 2004, 12:08:54 AM »

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Originally posted by Sp4de
bad idea. LOTS OF WORK! for no ma use. i did a b17g chow hound. it was green. it was a b17g and htc still didnt accept it

Im probably goign to spend a few weeks to a month on it. I dont care if its used or not, I enjoy making the skins for others to enjoy: In MA or off ah-skins.com

Yes its a lot of work, but I have fun doing it.

B17Skull12 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 04, 2004, 02:57:26 AM »

spade did you weather it?

Sp4de · « **Reply #5 on:** September 04, 2004, 08:08:32 PM »

yes. it was my first skin. so it wasnt good:P

United · « **Reply #6 on:** September 04, 2004, 08:15:07 PM »

Finished the Panel Lines and rivets. Now its time to overlay with white and get this thing on the road!

Rafe35 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 04, 2004, 09:06:05 PM »

United, I don't think that Memphis Belle should fit in for B-17G and Memphis Belle is only B-17F, I didn't think HTC will accept it.

But I would like to see it

United · « **Reply #8 on:** September 04, 2004, 09:20:26 PM »

I know it probably wont be accepted, but like you, I want to see it

United · « **Reply #9 on:** September 04, 2004, 10:31:16 PM »

Heres a screenshot of progress:

I have the basic Camo along with the markings on the fuselage. I cant get the squadron code in the right place because of mirroring effects, so it cant be historically accurate.

I have also done basic weathering and color variations. Now all I need to do is paint chips and dirt.

Then I will begin work on the wings.

(Rivets on the nose were a b****!)

Sp4de · « **Reply #10 on:** September 04, 2004, 11:15:43 PM »

Dont complain i did all the b17 in paint. took me 4 weeks.

thebest1 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 04, 2004, 11:35:09 PM »

Very Nice United

is there any way to make the nose art like a higher resolution?
other than that WTG:aok

Kev367th · « **Reply #12 on:** September 04, 2004, 11:40:46 PM »

Only reasons I've seen for rejecting skins are -
1) Nose art would interfere with squad art.
2) Skin is not historically accurate (see below)
3) Aircraft model (see below)

a) As long as skins as historically accurate within the limitations of the skin itself (mirroring etc), there is usually no problem.
b) As long as HTC is not planning on doing the model e.g. Spit 8, they will accept skins for other model in this case Spit 9. One proviso, it must be outwardly very very similar.

Have a great pic of noseart if you want it.

United · « **Reply #13 on:** September 04, 2004, 11:47:07 PM »

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Originally posted by thebest1
Very Nice United

is there any way to make the nose art like a higher resolution?
other than that WTG:aok

The nose art is actually a picture I took resized to fit into the skin accurately.

Kev, the mirroring I ran into is on the fuselage itself. It mirrors what is on the left side of the fuselage over into the same spot on the right. The real Memphis Belle has the squadron marking DF right where it mirrors, so I either must move it to make it visible or omit it all together.

I did not even check about squad art, but since AHII doesnt have it open, is it even a requirement anymore?

Thanks for the info!

TBolt A-10 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 05, 2004, 02:03:57 AM »

Alright! As a new member of my squadron's bomber wing, I've been flying the 17 quite a bit & was wondering if we'd ever get to fly the Memphis B.

Thank you, United, for taking on the project. I hope HT lets us fly it in the MA.