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Title: B25J Skin - New skin request
Post by: LTARogue 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.

Title: Re: B25J Skin - New skin request
Post by: Motherland on June 18, 2008, 02:42:32 PM

IIRC the B25C and B25H can't be skinned as B25J's.

Title: Re: B25J Skin - New skin request
Post by: rogerdee on June 18, 2008, 02:45:51 PM

there is a b25c skin being made similar to this

Title: Re: B25J Skin - New skin request
Post by: Guppy35 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.
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/guppy35/25d.jpg)
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/guppy35/Tang.jpg)
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/guppy35/shading.jpg)
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/guppy35/Mimi.jpg)

Title: Re: B25J Skin - New skin request
Post by: Yossarian 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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Yossarian

Title: Re: B25J Skin - New skin request
Post by: lyric1 on June 19, 2008, 07:23:01 AM

I would say the shadow from the tail of the  plane above it taking the photo.