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General Forums => Custom Skins => Topic started by: Knite on July 05, 2005, 05:57:58 PM
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Hi all =)
I've reworked my lines and rivets on my P-38 "template", and wish to try a J. I'd like to stick to metal for now. If the J comes out better than my L, I might re-submit my L with the fixes too (it's basically already done, but I don't know which I like better...) I figured, I'll let you all decide between the new and the old, and at the same time, have a 2nd fighter out there. =)
So, does anyone have a bare metal P-38J they'd like me to do (as well as some info so I could research?). If it's 475th, I'm sure Blix, Killn, and the crew would appreciate it. lol
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Why not make a few 80th Headhunter skins? There is alot of 475th already :)
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I wouldn't mind doin one.
Looking now =)
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A few I've posted before. Maybe those 479th Raider types would like a silver bird to go with Little Edris.
(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/810_1111999234_silver479th.jpg)
Kinda wish someone would do this sharkmouthed 370th FG 38 too
(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/810_1108011896_402nd38j.jpg)
And of course the MTO birds are under represented. How bout these 82nd FG birds
(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/810_1108000657_82ndp38s.jpg)
or this 1st FG bird
(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/810_1108000593_maloneyspony.jpg)
Thats 8th, 9th and 15th AF's covered to go with all the 5th AF birds. Not that I'm not partial to 80th Headhunters :)
Dan/CorkyJr
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Dibs on shark mouth:D
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Haters...the lot of ya ....:)
there are plenty 475th skins right now, others could use some attention...im waiting for a olive drab J myself in 475th colors though...:D
i like the sharkmouth J up there Guppy :aok
"belly landed after being hit by flak"
my kinda guy.:cool:
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Originally posted by SkyChimp
Dibs on shark mouth:D
Chimp seriously... Knite asked and you come in and start calling dibs in his thread....
Also have you yet finished a skin? I hear you screaming here and there and here about what skins you wana do but never seen any results....
Tex
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Well... i quit on the sbd.
Yes i have finished skins. Im reworking them tho because i rushed.
I made a ki84. Its done.
Sumbited my ki.
Im sorry for calling dibs but whats the point in to of us doing same skin?
Waste of time if ya ask me.
I wont do the shark mouth:rolleyes:
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Wow Guppy, once again you've got a plethora of information that I'm indebted to you for =) Thanks man!
I meant no offense on the 475th suggestion. I just happened to know they were a squad in real life and the game, and unfortunately, as much as I like WWII aircraft and history, my knowledge is not very high, so I didn't know/realize who else was out there. Please accept my humble apologies. =)
I think I'm DEFINITELY interested in doing Maloney's Pony. That thing is different enough, and I could really work on trying to get a neat metal effect through the color paint. I think that's my next project.
That sharkmouth one is awesome. SkyChimp, it's up to you. I'd like to do the sharkmouth P-38, especially since it's a baremetal J, AND it would go along with my sharkmouth "Moby Dick" B-24. Since I'll be doing Maloney's Pony first, you can take it if you'd like, but I really would like to have a chance at it. Your call man =)
Well, I'm going to do some reasearch on Maloney's.... see what I can find out about the noseart/squadron and stuff, and if all goes well, maybe even have a screenshot or two by Monday. Thanks all!
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Dan,
How can you tell a G from a J from a L? I look at these photos and I can't tell the difference. Any pointers?
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Originally posted by Knite
Wow Guppy, once again you've got a plethora of information that I'm indebted to you for =) Thanks man!
I meant no offense on the 475th suggestion. I just happened to know they were a squad in real life and the game, and unfortunately, as much as I like WWII aircraft and history, my knowledge is not very high, so I didn't know/realize who else was out there. Please accept my humble apologies. =)
I think I'm DEFINITELY interested in doing Maloney's Pony. That thing is different enough, and I could really work on trying to get a neat metal effect through the color paint. I think that's my next project.
That sharkmouth one is awesome. SkyChimp, it's up to you. I'd like to do the sharkmouth P-38, especially since it's a baremetal J, AND it would go along with my sharkmouth "Moby Dick" B-24. Since I'll be doing Maloney's Pony first, you can take it if you'd like, but I really would like to have a chance at it. Your call man =)
Well, I'm going to do some reasearch on Maloney's.... see what I can find out about the noseart/squadron and stuff, and if all goes well, maybe even have a screenshot or two by Monday. Thanks all!
Go ahead i wont be making any 38 skins hehe.
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Originally posted by Howitzer
Dan,
How can you tell a G from a J from a L? I look at these photos and I can't tell the difference. Any pointers?
Hey Howitzer, I know you asked Dan, but let's see if I can help some.
The biggest difference between the G and the J/L is easy to see, once you know what to look for. Once the P-38 got to the J model, they completely redesigned the intake system for the engine, including making the air intakes under each engine much much larger. The older models have a much smaller air intake.
As far as between the J/L, I beleive there is a landing light on the leading edge of the left wing, that is visible on the L, but not the J. I'm not 100% certain on that one however.
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You are right on the money...
The pre-J series P38 had a sloped intake, about 45 degrees and the J/L series had a 90 degree vertical intake, to explain it a little easier.
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Ahhh ok, now I see it =) Thanks for the help guys!