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Title: P-38 475th FG/432nd FS "Florida Cracker"
Post by: Knite on April 09, 2005, 08:57:11 PM

Here are some early screenshots of my first fighter skin. Unfortunately, I'll be on a business trip all next week, so it'll be a few weeks before I can clean it up.

Special thanks to Guppy for suggesting this. His suggestion also got me an A on my 3d modelling final project (screenshots for that in another thread called P-38L Homework Help)

There are many things missing, such as the fuel caps and some of the signature under the cockpit.
However, in general, the coloration, the panel lines, squad insignias, rivets are all here. So this plane has a few minor tidbits missing. Thoughts/suggestions always appreciated


Rivet/Panellines of the topwing between fuselage
(http://syn_knite.home.mindspring.com/aceshigh/screenshots/fc-2.jpg)

In cockpit view of the right wing, closer large rivet, small rivet, and panel line detail
(http://syn_knite.home.mindspring.com/aceshigh/screenshots/fc-1.jpg)

nose art
(http://syn_knite.home.mindspring.com/aceshigh/screenshots/fc-3.jpg)

Title: P-38 475th FG/432nd FS "Florida Cracker"
Post by: killnu on April 09, 2005, 09:16:50 PM

dont look to dang bad to me...but let some of the pro's look at it.

another 475th skin is always welcome. :aok :D :D
good job on final and the skin.:aok

Title: P-38 475th FG/432nd FS "Florida Cracker"
Post by: Knite on April 10, 2005, 04:56:55 PM

Thanks killnu =)

I didn't think I'd get to finish it before my trip, but I think I have. Here's pictures of the "final" from similar angles.
I'm going to upload this tonight, unless someone says I really boogered something on it. lol

(http://syn_knite.home.mindspring.com/aceshigh/screenshots/florida-5.jpg)

(http://syn_knite.home.mindspring.com/aceshigh/screenshots/florida-4.jpg)

(http://syn_knite.home.mindspring.com/aceshigh/screenshots/florida-6.jpg)

Title: P-38 475th FG/432nd FS "Florida Cracker"
Post by: killnu on April 10, 2005, 08:14:31 PM

i dont know much, but i know i like that.  prolly my new skin there.  ~S~

Title: P-38 475th FG/432nd FS "Florida Cracker"
Post by: oboe on April 10, 2005, 08:39:25 PM

Welcome, Florida Cracker!

Looks real nice - you've got a nice style there and it really looks like natural metal.

Title: P-38 475th FG/432nd FS "Florida Cracker"
Post by: Guppy35 on April 11, 2005, 12:59:43 AM

Looks good :)  Glad the suggestion helped get that A.  Now if only that worked with my kids........:)

Dan/CorkyJr

Title: P-38 475th FG/432nd FS "Florida Cracker"
Post by: Blixen on April 11, 2005, 07:56:48 PM

thnks knite nice!

Title: P-38 475th FG/432nd FS "Florida Cracker"
Post by: Octavius on April 12, 2005, 08:38:10 AM

Very nice Knite.  The metal does look pretty damn good!  And the rivet "divet" light source shading is also well done.

Title: P-38 475th FG/432nd FS "Florida Cracker"
Post by: TexMurphy on April 12, 2005, 10:39:28 AM

Grats on the A Knite you really deserve it!!!

And your skins this one, the chief and moby all deserve an equaly strong A!!!

Tex

Title: P-38 475th FG/432nd FS "Florida Cracker"
Post by: Knite on April 12, 2005, 01:32:22 PM

Thanks for the kind words guys. Glad you like it =)

Now, a favor to ask..

CAN ANYONE TEACH ME HOW TO FLY THE DAMN THINGS?!
=)

At least with the B-24s I can fly them. I've never once got the hang of the 38. (and it's my favorite plane too =(  )

Title: P-38 475th FG/432nd FS "Florida Cracker"
Post by: Guppy35 on April 12, 2005, 01:35:33 PM

Quote

Originally posted by Knite
Thanks for the kind words guys. Glad you like it =)

Now, a favor to ask..

CAN ANYONE TEACH ME HOW TO FLY THE DAMN THINGS?!
=)

At least with the B-24s I can fly them. I've never once got the hang of the 38. (and it's my favorite plane too =(  )

Lots of 38 drivers in this thread.  KillnU is one of the best.  CPorky is as well, though he'll deny it.  oboe's good.  I'm lousy but that's all I fly so feel free to give a holler if you see any of us up.  I'm sure folks would be glad to wing with ya and help out if we can.

Dan/CorkyJr

Title: P-38 475th FG/432nd FS "Florida Cracker"
Post by: Wolf14 on April 12, 2005, 02:10:59 PM

Good job dude.

Title: P-38 475th FG/432nd FS "Florida Cracker"
Post by: Captain Virgil Hilts on April 12, 2005, 07:14:24 PM

Quote

Originally posted by Knite
Thanks for the kind words guys. Glad you like it =)

Now, a favor to ask..

CAN ANYONE TEACH ME HOW TO FLY THE DAMN THINGS?!
=)

At least with the B-24s I can fly them. I've never once got the hang of the 38. (and it's my favorite plane too =(  )

You got a couple YEARS to learn? The P-38 is the most difficult plane to master of any in the AH hangar.

Title: P-38 475th FG/432nd FS "Florida Cracker"
Post by: killnu on April 12, 2005, 08:19:59 PM

that is the truth, im still learning by leaps and bounds...maybe one day ill be good in it.  i can only hope...train, take my vitamens and pray. :aok

Title: P-38 475th FG/432nd FS "Florida Cracker"
Post by: Knite on April 12, 2005, 08:33:25 PM

Quote

Originally posted by Captain Virgil Hilts
You got a couple YEARS to learn? The P-38 is the most difficult plane to master of any in the AH hangar.

Master? hehehe. If someone calls me a stick stirrer, I consider that an IMPROVEMENT ;-)

I honestly can't hold my own to the experienced guys around here... I do much better in a wing, but always willing to learn =)

Title: P-38 475th FG/432nd FS "Florida Cracker"
Post by: Ack-Ack on April 12, 2005, 11:48:54 PM

Quote

Originally posted by Guppy35
Lots of 38 drivers in this thread.  KillnU is one of the best.  CPorky is as well, though he'll deny it.  oboe's good.  I'm lousy but that's all I fly so feel free to give a holler if you see any of us up.  I'm sure folks would be glad to wing with ya and help out if we can.

Dan/CorkyJr

bah!  We all know that P-38 drivers are a bunch of skill less wimps that need the crutch of a 2nd engine and nor torque.  EVERYONE knows that true uber pilots fly single engine planes



ack-ack

Title: P-38 475th FG/432nd FS "Florida Cracker"
Post by: Blixen on April 14, 2005, 03:46:03 PM

i`d be glad to help in the d.a. or main just ask
:aok