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Offline LTARogue

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B25J Skin - New skin request
« on: June 18, 2008, 02:23:35 PM »
New B25J Skin request

I do't have a skin under construction as I'm not talented in that area but I do have an input/request for a new B25J skin unlike any that are currently implemented. Here is the diecast version where I first noticed the skin: http://www.franklinmint.com/product1.aspx?SID=2&Product_ID=9036

Here is a close-up photo of that particular aircraft today: http://57thbombwing.com/gallery.php

Scroll through this link to see actual wartime photo's of this squadron in action in the Med. http://www.reddog1944.com/487th_Squadron_Album_Continued.htm

 Note that many of the planes feature this very unique and catchy paint scheme. Typically you see olive drab or aluminum in the B25's so I think this would be an awesome new addition. Anyway I am anxious for any feedback and thoughts.


Offline Motherland

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Re: B25J Skin - New skin request
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2008, 02:42:32 PM »
IIRC the B25C and B25H can't be skinned as B25J's.

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Re: B25J Skin - New skin request
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2008, 02:45:51 PM »
there is a b25c skin being made similar to this
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Re: B25J Skin - New skin request
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2008, 11:58:21 PM »
That's based on a warbird B25J that is painted as a B25C/D of the 340th BG in the MTO.  That shadow shading seems to be particular to that group.

Some photos from a couple different sources showing them in that kind of camo.  it would work for an AH 25C glass nose.



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Re: B25J Skin - New skin request
« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2008, 05:50:24 AM »
That's a very nice/interesting skin.  Guppy, what is that big black patch on the top photo you posted?

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Re: B25J Skin - New skin request
« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2008, 07:23:01 AM »
I would say the shadow from the tail of the  plane above it taking the photo.
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