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Title: 711 Squadron Avenger
Post by: Greebo on May 17, 2006, 04:37:18 PM

I've uploaded my first Avenger skin to the AH Skin Department (http://www.ah-skins.com/).

This aircraft from 711 Squadron was originally painted with the Fleet Air Arm's standard extra dark sea grey/slate grey/sky scheme. Late in the war the squadron was attached to RAF Coastal Command and used to drop mines at night near U boat bases in the Bay of Biscay. For this job it was painted white underneath and black on the top front of the wings and nose. I've tried to make the older camo look more worn than the newer black and white areas.

As always, any constructive criticism is most welcome.

(http://www.gfg06.dial.pipex.com/711sqnsc1.jpg)

(http://www.gfg06.dial.pipex.com/711sqnsc2.jpg)

(http://www.gfg06.dial.pipex.com/711sqnsc3.jpg)

(http://www.gfg06.dial.pipex.com/711squadronrafprofile.jpg)

(http://www.gfg06.dial.pipex.com/711sqndecalreference.jpg)

 (http://www.gfg06.dial.pipex.com/britishavengersdecals.jpg)

Title: 711 Squadron Avenger
Post by: Citabria on May 17, 2006, 11:20:27 PM

yay!!

so many good avenger schemes to do...

you going all out like with the hellcat greebo? :)

Title: 711 Squadron Avenger
Post by: Krusty on May 17, 2006, 11:22:21 PM

I like the detail on the top of the wing. Very nice with the strips/plates and all.

Title: 711 Squadron Avenger
Post by: Kweassa on May 18, 2006, 02:04:48 AM

It's amazing what a mere facelift can do.

 I guess votox works afterall!!! :D

 Two thumbs up, Greebo!

Title: 711 Squadron Avenger
Post by: Fencer51 on May 18, 2006, 06:46:57 AM

Excellent work Greebo, it looks wonderful.  Good choice too.

Title: 711 Squadron Avenger
Post by: Greebo on May 18, 2006, 04:32:04 PM

Thanks guys, I'm glad you like it.

There are quite a few different schemes that haven't been done yet for the TBM, that was the main thing that attracted me to doing it. I've just found an RNZAF one in the two tone blue and white scheme. There is also a USN night intruder, which was two tone blue but dark blue beneath. Plus a FAA Pacific scheme, that would be useful for scenarios. The USN Atlantic grey and white scheme should look good. Then there's the all dark blue USN scheme, if I can find a nice one that works with the mirroring.

Should keep me busy for a while. :)

Title: 711 Squadron Avenger
Post by: Nomde on May 23, 2006, 06:58:13 AM

Excellent work greebo, can't wait to do a torp run in this baby :aok