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General Forums => Custom Skins => Topic started by: Kev367th on February 05, 2005, 11:40:09 PM
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(http://hsfeatures.com/images/p38jis_8.jpg)
Fingers crossed!!!
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That looks like a tough one. I'm not having much luck myself. I think I need better software, but it ain't in the budget.
Most of what I was looking at doing you guys are already doing better than I could. I'm still looking at Robin Olds' "Scat", Art Heiden's "Lucky Lady", and Mac MacDonald's "Putt Putt Maru". There's some stuff from the Headhunters I looked at as well, I have a painting a friend gave me (Sweet Sue), and I know Ken Lloyd, he flew with the Headhunters, he's trying to hook me up with the pilot of "Sweet Sue".
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PLEASE !!! PRETTY PLEASE !!!
(http://24.151.4.182:82/images/ground2.jpg)
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I believe that's "Japanese Sand Man". I'm not sure I've ever seen a profile or color version.
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Great choice there Kev. Very colorful and I bet lotsa pilots will want that one.
Virgil, I have started Robin Old's "Scat II" P-38J. Its OD/grey with full invasion stripes. If that's the same one you're working on I'll change to a different one.
btw if Japanese Sandman is a "G" I'll give it a try if you can get me more info about squad/FG.
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Any idea on the green used on the dragon?
Gonna have to 'fudge' a little due to stretching on main gear doors.
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Originally posted by oboe
Great choice there Kev. Very colorful and I bet lotsa pilots will want that one.
Virgil, I have started Robin Old's "Scat II" P-38J. Its OD/grey with full invasion stripes. If that's the same one you're working on I'll change to a different one.
btw if Japanese Sandman is a "G" I'll give it a try if you can get me more info about squad/FG.
oboe, unfortunately I have low budget software, and even lower budget talent. I have not had any luck as of yet, please continue working on "Scat II"
I'm not sure what model "Japanese Sandman" is, but I'll look into it. I'm sure Dan will have the information already.
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for softwear try the paint shop pro 8 its ok once you get used to it and comes with a 3 month free trial.
even i can use that one and make passable skins
rogerdee
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Originally posted by rogerdee
for softwear try the paint shop pro 8 its ok once you get used to it and comes with a 3 month free trial.
even i can use that one and make passable skins
rogerdee
And how much is it after the free trial?
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well its expencive but there are ways to do things if you know what i mean:cool: so its not expencive
rogerdee
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Quick test, think it will be OK will a little fudging for the stretching top/bottom booms :)
(http://www.cyberonic.net/~kreed/dragon.jpg)
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looking good but will you guys stop getting better .i am trying like hell to catch up but i must be running uphill:lol
looks great mate keep up the good work
rogerdee
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Originally posted by oboe
Great choice there Kev. Very colorful and I bet lotsa pilots will want that one.
Virgil, I have started Robin Old's "Scat II" P-38J. Its OD/grey with full invasion stripes. If that's the same one you're working on I'll change to a different one.
btw if Japanese Sandman is a "G" I'll give it a try if you can get me more info about squad/FG.
Japanese Sandman is a very well known bird. She's an H-5
Her pilot visited her wreckage, still in the jungle not too many years ago
Dan/Slack
http://www.pacificghosts.com/photos/wrecks/p38/smith.html
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Dan, I think your are right, the intakes are too deep.
Found out while doing the sharkmouth.
If you follow lines in pic it ends up 1/4 inch down the intake on our model, not at the top as it should be.
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Originally posted by oboe
Great choice there Kev. Very colorful and I bet lotsa pilots will want that one.
Virgil, I have started Robin Old's "Scat II" P-38J. Its OD/grey with full invasion stripes. If that's the same one you're working on I'll change to a different one.
btw if Japanese Sandman is a "G" I'll give it a try if you can get me more info about squad/FG.
Oboe. The Opsrey profile of Scat II is wrong. Photos clearly show Scat II as a natural metal bird.
Dan/Slack
(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/810_1103768025_olds-p38.jpg)
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Rats - I really liked the look of the Osprey profile - OD/grey, red rudder, and full invasion stripes. Lots going on there. Know of any other J's that are similiar to that appearance?
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Originally posted by Captain Virgil Hilts
I believe that's "Japanese Sand Man". I'm not sure I've ever seen a profile or color version.
That is ... P-38H-5-LO "Japanese Sandman II" Serial 42-66905
The plane was assigned to the 35th FG's 39th FS and was serial Number 42-66905. It was originally piloted by Lt. Richard E. Smith, who gave it its nickname, naming it "II" as it was replacing his original P-38 that was damaged from engine stress during the Japanese air raid on April 12, 1943 against Port Moresby.
Japanese Sandman was #26
Japanese Sandman II was #33