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Title: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: oboe on August 15, 2011, 10:51:19 PM
These are Works In Progress, but I need to pick a smaller number to concentrate on for submission.  I'd like to do skins that people would like to see in game, so if you would, please vote for a few skins you'd like to see me continue to work on.  As always, comments are welcome.  I know I have a couple of favorites in here.  Thanks in advance!

Lt Col Elwyn Righetti's "Katydid", 55th FG, 338th FS
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/tjlaven/P-51D-Katydid-promo.jpg)


Capt Ray Wetmore in "Daddy's Girl", 359th FG, 370th FS
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/tjlaven/P-51D-Daddys-Girl-promo-1.jpg)


Capt Chuck Yeager "Glamorous Glen III", 357th FG, 363rd FS
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/tjlaven/P-51D-Glamorous-Glen-promo-1.jpg)

Capt Lowell Brueland's "Grim Reaper" of the 354th FG, 355th FS
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/tjlaven/P-51D-Grim-Reaper-promo.jpg)


Lt Col Gordon Graham's "Down For Double" from the 355th FG, 354th FS
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/tjlaven/P-51D-Down-For-Double-promo.jpg)


Lt Fred Warner's "Chicago's Own" of the 354th FG, 356th FS
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/tjlaven/P-51D-Chicagos-Own-promo.jpg)


Maj William Shomo's "The Flying Undertaker" of the 82nd Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (PTO)
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/tjlaven/P-51D-Flying-Undertaker.jpg)


Lt Louis Curdes "Bad Angel" of the 3rd Air Commando Group, 4th FS (PTO)
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/tjlaven/P-51D-Bad-Angel.jpg)
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Plazus on August 15, 2011, 11:01:33 PM
These are my top four pics.

Capt Ray Wetmore in "Daddy's Girl", 359th FG, 370th FS
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/tjlaven/P-51D-Daddys-Girl-promo.jpg)
- This skin has a unique visual appeal. I admire the green nose. There aren't any green nose patterns like this currently in game.

Capt Chuck Yeager "Glamorous Glen III", 357th FG, 363rd FS
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/tjlaven/P-51D-Glamorous-Glen-promo.jpg)
- One of the most requested skins to include in the game. Plus Chuck Yeager has a great history too.

Lt Col Gordon Graham's "Down For Double" from the 355th FG, 354th FS
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/tjlaven/P-51D-Down-For-Double-promo.jpg)
- I don't believe there are any 355th skins for the D in game. The paint scheme on this profile is also unique.

Lt Louis Curdes "Bad Angel" of the 3rd Air Commando Group, 4th FS (PTO)
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/tjlaven/P-51D-Bad-Angel.jpg)
- A good Pacific theater skin. The story behind this pilot alone is worth the inclusion for this one.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Shane on August 15, 2011, 11:05:33 PM
Daddy's Girl, Bad Angel, Down for Double, Flying Undertaker   ...ranked in that order.

nice work.   :aok
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Chemdawg on August 15, 2011, 11:14:18 PM
Daddys Girl has my vote.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: LCADolby on August 15, 2011, 11:14:54 PM
Capt Chuck Yeager "Glamorous Glen III", 357th FG, 363rd FS <-this I like :)
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: JOACH1M on August 15, 2011, 11:22:40 PM
Chuck Yeager  :aok
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Guppy35 on August 15, 2011, 11:29:43 PM
Skip Yeager.  The PTO skins are a must.  Down for a Double and KatyDid to finish out the 4.  You know what? Submit all of em but Yeager.  I'm Yeager'd out :)
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: oakranger on August 15, 2011, 11:36:03 PM
They are all great, but we do need PTO skins in the P-51.  How many do we have right now on AH?
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: lyric1 on August 15, 2011, 11:39:37 PM
They are all great, but we do need PTO skins in the P-51.  How many do we have right now on AH?
Guess my Commonwealth posts have gone to waste. :(

Frankly submitt them all the quality is good enough & lord knows there are a few already in game that should be laid to rest & make room for what you have. :aok
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: oboe on August 15, 2011, 11:52:12 PM
Guess my Commonwealth posts have gone to waste. :(

Frankly submitt them all the quality is good enough & lord knows there are a few already in game that should be laid to rest & make room for what you have. :aok

Thanks!  I beleive ink was planning to do a shark mouthed 51 that you had posted, lyric. 
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Slash27 on August 16, 2011, 12:02:06 AM
Lt Col Elwyn Righetti's "Katydid", 55th FG, 338th FS
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/tjlaven/P-51D-Katydid-promo.jpg)


Obviously :D

I'm drooling here Oboe. I love them all but besides KATYDID it would be Down for Double, Daddy's Girl, and The Flying Undertaker.


I feel like I'm placing a bet at the horse races.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Rino on August 16, 2011, 12:08:18 AM
Katydid and Daddy's Girl, but frankly they are all worthy  :aok
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Slash27 on August 16, 2011, 12:11:01 AM
After staring a Grim Reaper for 10 minutes I want it too.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: ink on August 16, 2011, 01:15:29 AM
Thanks!  I beleive ink was planning to do a shark mouthed 51 that you had posted, lyric. 

all are awesome but kaddydid and bad angel if I had to choose...and yes I did start the sharkmouth 51 and looking at these skins gives me some awesome clues

very nice work

 :salute
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Fencer51 on August 16, 2011, 02:53:03 AM
Katydid, Daddy's Girl and Grim Reaper.

Lets not go overboard on Pacific skins.  The mainland China ones are cool but a proponderance of them is a waste as there just wasn't much of an Air War there.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: uptown on August 16, 2011, 02:58:30 AM
Grim Reaper, Down for Double, and Bad Angel.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Greebo on August 16, 2011, 04:17:49 AM
They all look great and well worth inclusion in the game. However if I have to choose I'd go for Grim Reaper, The Flying Undertaker and Down for Double.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: skorpion on August 16, 2011, 05:15:19 AM
the flying undertaker.

best one.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: oboe on August 16, 2011, 08:03:04 AM
You know, it does have the feel of a horse race..

And they're off!

It's Daddy's Girl, Glamorous Glen, Down for Double and Bad Angel first out of the gate...

Daddy's Girl and Glamorous Glen in the lead...

Now here comes Down for Double and Katydid...

It's Daddy's Girl, Glamorous Glen, Down for Double and Bad Angel with Grim Reaper and Chicago's Own struggling to get out of the gate...

And here comes Flying Undertaker and Bad Angel on the outside -- it's Bad Angel by a nose as they enter the clubhouse turn...

Now Daddy's Girl and Bad Angel neck and neck...

Daddy's Girl by a nose - now pulling away from the pack...

Now here comes Katydid!   Glamorous Glen falling back into the pack...

It's Daddy's Girl, Bad Angel and Katydid followed by Down for Double and Flying Undertaker out of the clubhouse turn...

It's Daddy's Girl and Bad Angel, Daddy's Girl and Bad Angel - Grim Reaper works her way up thru the pack....

It's Daddy's Girl, Bad Angel, Down for Double followed by Flying Undertaker, Grim Reaper and Katydid with Chicago's Own trailing badly...

It's Daddy's Girl by a length, followed by Bad Angel, Down for Double and Flying Undertaker...Grim Reaper, Katydid and  
Glamorous Glen with Chicago's Own bringing up the rear on the backstretch...


Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Stoney on August 16, 2011, 08:13:23 AM
Katydid, Daddy's Girl and Grim Reaper.

Lets not go overboard on Pacific skins.  The mainland China ones are cool but a proponderance of them is a waste as there just wasn't much of an Air War there.

Shomo won the MOH so I figure that one rates.  Skip Yeager's bird.  I like Katydid just because the markings are unique.  Unique is good in my book .  The rest I could care less about since they're simply just more generic ETO skins and blend in with the crowd.  

Bad Angel = unique as well, so  :aok for that one too...
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Qrsu on August 16, 2011, 08:37:49 AM
Love them all, Oboe. If I were to choose one, however: The Flying Undertaker

Amended: I also really like Katydid and Grim Reaper.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: oboe on August 16, 2011, 08:41:39 AM
Love them all, Oboe. If I were to choose one, however: The Flying Undertaker

Thanks QRSU - feel free to choose more than one.   I'll work up at least 3 for sure.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Fencer51 on August 16, 2011, 09:12:52 AM
I am gonna piggy back on this thread to keep it centralized..  Should I finish this one up and submitt it?

Maj. Jack M Ilfrey. Houston, TX. 79th Fighter Squadron. 20th Fighter Group, P-51D 44-13761 MC-I "Happy Jack's Go Buggy".


(http://www.51hangar.net/skins/HJGB.jpg)
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Plazus on August 16, 2011, 09:21:53 AM
^ Wow now that is a colorful paint scheme. Definitely submit!
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Krusty on August 16, 2011, 09:22:42 AM
Re: "Submit them all" -- we still don't know how many IF any free slots we'll have after all the backlogged P-51 skins are put into the game. Having 1 person submit a flood of skins at the first sign of free slots may just remove any extra space we gained. I think he is being respectful to other skinners and being responsible to get the best choices submitted rather than just sending them all in. Big salute for that, Oboe!


Fencer: It's nice, and I wouldn't say no to it at all, but IMO I would probably still mostly fly "Lou IV" when I want my OD/BMF mixed colors P-51Ds.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Krusty on August 16, 2011, 09:23:33 AM
I voted in the preview thread, but might as well re-state it here:

Down for a Double. I like Undertaker, but IMO we seem to have several similar P-51 skins like that already (with those stripes)
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Debrody on August 16, 2011, 09:36:15 AM
I am gonna piggy back on this thread to keep it centralized..  Should I finish this one up and submitt it?

Maj. Jack M Ilfrey. Houston, TX. 79th Fighter Squadron. 20th Fighter Group, P-51D 44-13761 MC-I "Happy Jack's Go Buggy".


(http://www.51hangar.net/skins/HJGB.jpg)
When i first seen that picture, i thought thats a 190... for a second. Nice skin.

Btw. we have 16 open slots for every plane... dont worry about which one to submit.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: oboe on August 16, 2011, 09:40:43 AM
I love Jack Ilfrey and that's a great looking scheme!  Lots of interesting elements in that skin - nicely detailed.  Only downside to it I see is there already is a 20th FG '51D in game.   But this one's FG ID pattern on the nose is different from the other; and OD upper surface wings set it apart from most 51D skins.

Even 32 slots isn't enough for the Pony IMO.   I still hope they rotate out a lot of the older skins.   Many comments I hear from non-AH players when I show them our skins is how much the graphics suck.   But the newer skins do a much better job with detail I think, so please HTC, retire the old ones to make room for newer, better, more detailed skins.   I still hope they add the birdcage canopy '51B and the early 51D without tail fillet.  128 P-51 skins should be just about right!

Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: oboe on August 16, 2011, 09:49:04 AM
Re: "Submit them all" -- we still don't know how many IF any free slots we'll have after all the backlogged P-51 skins are put into the game. Having 1 person submit a flood of skins at the first sign of free slots may just remove any extra space we gained. I think he is being respectful to other skinners and being responsible to get the best choices submitted rather than just sending them all in. Big salute for that, Oboe!


Fencer: It's nice, and I wouldn't say no to it at all, but IMO I would probably still mostly fly "Lou IV" when I want my OD/BMF mixed colors P-51Ds.

Thanks Krusty.  I wouldn't be surprised if the current backlog of 51D skins could entirely consume the new slots anyway.  The best option I think is for HTC to increase the quality requirements on skins.  Turn Fester loose and let the carnage begin.  He can be cruel but like Simon Cowell I think he is generally on the mark.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Megalodon on August 16, 2011, 11:51:18 AM
Here's my bets Oboe

WinPlaceShow- $200,400,800 on Bad Angel

PlaceShow- $400,800 on The Flying Undertaker

Show- $200 on The Grim Reaper <longshot>

Exacta- $100 box on Bad Angel and The Flying Undertaker
           $100 Baseball Bad Angel,The Flying Undertaker,Down for Double

Trifecta Bad Angel, Flying Undertaker, Katydid

Fun,
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Megalodon on August 16, 2011, 11:53:41 AM
I am gonna piggy back on this thread to keep it centralized..  Should I finish this one up and submitt it?

Maj. Jack M Ilfrey. Houston, TX. 79th Fighter Squadron. 20th Fighter Group, P-51D 44-13761 MC-I "Happy Jack's Go Buggy".


(http://www.51hangar.net/skins/HJGB.jpg)

 Very Nice Fence  :aok
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: M0nkey_Man on August 16, 2011, 11:54:45 AM
I am gonna piggy back on this thread to keep it centralized..  Should I finish this one up and submitt it?

Maj. Jack M Ilfrey. Houston, TX. 79th Fighter Squadron. 20th Fighter Group, P-51D 44-13761 MC-I "Happy Jack's Go Buggy".


(http://www.51hangar.net/skins/HJGB.jpg)
Do it, hes from Houston!Didnt he also have a 38 one too?                           and Bad Angel
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Devil 505 on August 16, 2011, 12:18:47 PM
1. Grim Reaper
2. Katydid
3. Bad Angel
4. Down For Double
Great work so far Oboe.  :aok


BTW, Happy Jack's Go Buggy is one sweet plane.  :O
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Butcher on August 16, 2011, 01:15:29 PM
down for double, daddysgirl and the flying undertaker
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: curry1 on August 16, 2011, 01:16:16 PM
Down for Double.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: oboe on August 16, 2011, 01:41:22 PM
StokesAK voted for Down for Double in a preview thread, so I'm adding his vote here as a courtesy.

Down for Double
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Nr_RaVeN on August 16, 2011, 02:42:20 PM
I like the cricket  :aok
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Delirium on August 16, 2011, 03:03:42 PM
Katydid.

We need more P51s from the 20th and 55th FGs.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: oboe on August 16, 2011, 03:23:19 PM

Well its a horse race with Down for Double grabbing the lead in the backstretch followed by Katydid, with Bad Angel and Flying Undertaker battling for 3rd.

(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/tjlaven/ponyracebackstretch.jpg)


It appears Chicago's Own has thrown his rider and is now residing on the infield paddock munching grass.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: lyric1 on August 16, 2011, 03:28:53 PM


We need more P51s from the 20th and 55th FGs.
We don't need more of any one unit at all if we already have them. The purpose of all of this I thought was to get a broad spectrum of aircraft included.

Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: oboe on August 16, 2011, 03:50:38 PM
I don't think we currently have a '51 from the 55th FG.   

Though I hope Marilyn II was submitted; she had the nice od and bare aluminum sweeping border along the nose to the wing.  NrRaven did it a year and a half ago or so.   Though as I look back at the promo pics of here I can tell she was utilizing the glossy material txt file rather than one for flat finishes.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: TonyJoey on August 16, 2011, 04:01:17 PM
Those are gorgeous to say the least.  :aok Glamourous Glen, we definately need an updated 357th skin, please!  :pray
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: AHTbolt on August 16, 2011, 04:19:34 PM
Undertaker, down for double, grim reaper. Really great skins.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: 2bighorn on August 16, 2011, 05:13:08 PM
Katydid
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: crazyivan on August 16, 2011, 05:18:34 PM
Capt Lowell Brueland's "Grim Reaper" of the 354th FG, 355th FS
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/tjlaven/P-51D-Grim-Reaper-promo.jpg)


Lt Col Gordon Graham's "Down For Double" from the 355th FG, 354th FS
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/tjlaven/P-51D-Down-For-Double-promo.jpg)



Maj William Shomo's "The Flying Undertaker" of the 82nd Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (PTO)
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/tjlaven/P-51D-Flying-Undertaker.jpg)


 :aok


Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: TwinBoom on August 16, 2011, 05:38:00 PM
bad angel
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: SunBat on August 16, 2011, 05:46:44 PM
KatyDid and Daddy's Girl
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: grizz441 on August 16, 2011, 05:51:36 PM
Katydid
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Amsoil21 on August 16, 2011, 06:31:44 PM
like them all, really hope some 1 will make and submit gunfighter skin some day though  :pray
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: moot on August 16, 2011, 06:55:27 PM
KATYDID
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: TheDudeDVant on August 16, 2011, 06:58:39 PM
i like the Katydid...  knew this girl once.. was her nickname 8)
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Bingolong on August 16, 2011, 07:07:42 PM
bad angel and grim reaper
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Widewing on August 16, 2011, 07:46:21 PM
Eager El's Katydid... That guy was one crazy pilot...
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Ardy123 on August 16, 2011, 08:28:33 PM
Lt Col Elwyn Righetti's "Katydid", 55th FG, 338th FS  :aok
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Nutzoid on August 16, 2011, 09:04:17 PM
http://www.littlefriends.co.uk/gallery/359g/cs-lpro.jpg

My choice.


Nutz
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: LCADolby on August 16, 2011, 11:00:55 PM
C'mon more votes for Glen!

Glamorous Glen needs your vote! :x
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: 1pLUs44 on August 17, 2011, 12:07:47 AM
Daddy's girl and Bad Angel :rock
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: sunfan1121 on August 17, 2011, 12:18:06 AM
I like Katydid, and Glamorous Glen III
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: MarineUS on August 17, 2011, 06:29:12 AM
Grim Reaper - Daddy's Girl.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: oboe on August 17, 2011, 07:25:41 AM
Well they're in the far turn and Katydid has surged ahead of Down for Double.   Bad Angel and Flying Undertaker still battling for 3rd, Daddy's Girl and Grim Reaper continue strong.  Glamorous Glen III is showing signs of Life, while Chicago's Own has apparently laid down in the infield area behind the tote board.

(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/tjlaven/ponyracebackstretch-2.jpg)

Polls will close at 10pm CDST tonight!   Remember you can vote for multiple aircraft!
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: MickDono on August 17, 2011, 08:01:48 AM
Down For Double  :aok
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Dragon Tamer on August 17, 2011, 08:48:46 AM
Flying Undertaker, Bad angel and Down for double in that order.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Vinkman on August 17, 2011, 09:26:04 AM
The Flying Undertaker.


Nice Job on all of them.  :aok
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: A8TOOL on August 17, 2011, 10:03:21 AM
(http://www.mustangsmustangs.com/p-51/survivors/pages/picfiles/44-63807/44-63807_30_cf1.jpg)
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Zoney on August 17, 2011, 10:58:18 AM
Glamorous Glen, Katydid, Daddys Girl.




C'mon gents, it Yeagers plane.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Krusty on August 17, 2011, 03:21:48 PM
And?

Sorry, don't mean to be rude, but.... and?

Yeager may have had a long and valued career, but most of that was post-war. His P-51D in WW2 wasn't very important nor very colorful. It just doesn't stand out in most regards.

So, sure because the name of the guy who flew it... maybe... but by itself? I find it boring.

EDIT: I definitely want to say this is just my opinion and you are free to yours. Not trying to step on toes, just looking at the skin objectively. We already have at least 5 P-51D skins with red nose spinners. Some with red spinner and red rudder as well. It's not very distinctive compared to what we have.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: oboe on August 17, 2011, 05:14:11 PM
If I was a betting man I'd have put money on Glamorous Glen, Flying Undertaker and Down for Double to run away with the vote.   Yeager is the most famous P-51 pilot (don't take my word for it; Google it), Undertaker is a sharp-looker with those yellow-outlined black stripes, and Down for Double just has that good guy-in-the-white-hat look to her.   It's real interesting how the voting has gone.

We're in the home stretch - polls close tonight at 10pm CDST.   

Remember you can vote for more than one - I figure I'll submit for sure the top 3, maybe others depending on their showing in the polls; whether its needed for a squad skin, scenario, etc.

(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/tjlaven/ponyracebackstretch-1.jpg)

Thanks for participating!
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Grundle1 on August 17, 2011, 07:39:45 PM
I like Katy Did #1, Grim Reaper #2 and Down for Double #3
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: ink on August 17, 2011, 07:42:35 PM
And?

Sorry, don't mean to be rude, but.... and?

Yeager may have had a long and valued career, but most of that was post-war. His P-51D in WW2 wasn't very important nor very colorful. It just doesn't stand out in most regards.

So, sure because the name of the guy who flew it... maybe... but by itself? I find it boring.

EDIT: I definitely want to say this is just my opinion and you are free to yours. Not trying to step on toes, just looking at the skin objectively. We already have at least 5 P-51D skins with red nose spinners. Some with red spinner and red rudder as well. It's not very distinctive compared to what we have.

did you vote?
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: MotleyCH on August 17, 2011, 07:53:30 PM
The Grim Reaper or the Flying Undertaker are my favorites...they are all great skins.  :aok
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: lyric1 on August 17, 2011, 08:04:02 PM
Throw them all in.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Anodizer on August 17, 2011, 08:25:37 PM
Flying Undertaker and Katydid..
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Delirium on August 17, 2011, 09:12:21 PM
I know I voted for 'Katydid' earlier, but for my other two votes I'd like to see 'Bad Angel' and 'Flying Undertaker'.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: MajWoody on August 17, 2011, 09:31:13 PM
Katydid
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: pytho2 on August 18, 2011, 12:20:28 AM
very nice choice of skins for the P51 I got the grim reaper for FSX I really tike that one alot  would love to find the others so i can add them too
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: crazierthanu on August 18, 2011, 01:04:10 AM
Double, grim reaper, and daddy's girl are my favorites.

However, they're all great skins and I appreciate the effort you put into making them, even if they all will never be accepted into the game.  :salute
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: oboe on August 18, 2011, 07:03:50 AM

Thanks for participating everybody.   Here are the final results:
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/tjlaven/ponyracebackstretch-3.jpg)

And your winners:

1st PLACE - Lt Col Elwyn Righetti's "Katydid", 55th FG, 338th FS
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/tjlaven/P-51D-Katydid-promo.jpg)


2nd PLACE - Lt Col Gordon Graham's "Down For Double" from the 355th FG, 354th FS
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/tjlaven/P-51D-Down-For-Double-promo.jpg)


3rd PLACE - Maj William Shomo's "The Flying Undertaker" of the 82nd Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (PTO)
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/tjlaven/P-51D-Flying-Undertaker.jpg)

Now comes the toughest part for me - weathering, scratches, glare and shadowing, layer balance adjustments, etc.  So back to the skinning cave I go!

Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Fencer51 on August 18, 2011, 07:11:52 AM
Oboe, scenarios could use a late 354th FG / 9th AF skin like Grim Reaper.  Could you please add that one as well.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: oboe on August 18, 2011, 07:36:34 AM
Oboe, scenarios could use a late 354th FG / 9th AF skin like Grim Reaper.  Could you please add that one as well.

Absolutely!  Accurate skins for scenarios really add a lot I think.  Consider it done!

Capt Lowell Brueland's "Grim Reaper" of the 354th FG, 355th FS
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/tjlaven/P-51D-Grim-Reaper-promo.jpg)

By the way, I notice that all of the ETO 51s selected have bare wings - lacking the black theater ID stripes.  Can anyone find a picture of any of these planes with the black ID stripes on?   During what time frame and by what units were the black theater ID stripes used?  I have to think at least one of these birds would have them...
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Krusty on August 18, 2011, 09:49:34 AM
Speaking of the wings....

They have panel lines. They probably shouldn't. BMF P-51s had the panels sealed plugged and painted over with silver paint. This was done during construction of the wings at the plant and they rolled off the line this way. You would have access panels (gun bays, gear wells) but none of all the rivets and panel lines that you have there...

Surprised nobody else mentioned it before me?  :headscratch:
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Fencer51 on August 18, 2011, 09:54:37 AM
Speaking of the wings....



Surprised nobody else mentioned it before me?  :headscratch:


He knows and is going to take care of it so I didn't point it out.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Krusty on August 18, 2011, 09:56:41 AM
Ah, okay... I recall the other recent P-51 skin thread where I mentioned it. I didn't notice where Oboe said he'd fix it for these.  :aok
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: oboe on August 18, 2011, 10:26:02 AM
Ah, okay... I recall the other recent P-51 skin thread where I mentioned it. I didn't notice where Oboe said he'd fix it for these.  :aok

These were just quick work-ups to try to decide which scheme I liked best on the metal base.  Then I decided I should have community input.  Lots of detailing left to do and hope I can get it right!  

I wonder though, under combat and hard conditions - would the paint flake or crack along the panel lines, revealing some of the panel structure underneath.

Also I found a pic of Grim Reaper with theater ID stripes on upper wing so I'll add those.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Devil 505 on August 18, 2011, 11:30:40 AM
Oboe, I for one would like to see shots of the wings sealed and unsealed for comparison. I think the sealed wings look kinda boring. Although, I want to see what you can do with it.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: oboe on August 18, 2011, 11:41:29 AM
Oboe, I for one would like to see shots of the wings sealed and unsealed for comparison. I think the sealed wings look kinda boring. Although, I want to see what you can do with it.

I agree, its boring.  Its almost like you cannot make it look as real in the game if you show a realistic level of detail, but exaggerating details a little bit somehow ends up making it look more authentic.    I'll just have to try it and see how it goes; it's all about achieving the best balance of what the game can show versus what we percieve as a realistic or authentic look. 
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Slash27 on June 05, 2012, 05:31:06 AM
Did any of these get accepted Oboe?
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: oboe on June 05, 2012, 05:53:00 AM
They never made it past the work up stage; RL intervened.  Though now I can continue on them with spec and bump mapping.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: lulu on June 05, 2012, 09:04:38 AM
Grim Reaper  for me but i wish to have an all metal colored p51 !


 :salute

Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: ALFAMEGA51 on June 05, 2012, 03:59:53 PM
Gimme Daddys Girl!!!!!  :rock  :rock
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: TwinBoom on June 05, 2012, 05:47:53 PM
Bad Angel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! P.T.O.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Ten60 on June 05, 2012, 06:20:21 PM
Down for double, 4 SHO!
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Bosco123 on June 05, 2012, 07:48:57 PM
Down for the Double.



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Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: lyric1 on June 05, 2012, 11:24:58 PM
Put them all in.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Butcher on June 06, 2012, 10:32:14 AM
If any of these 4 get added, I'd be quite tempted to fly a P51D.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: alpini13 on June 06, 2012, 01:54:12 PM
KATYDID,KATYDID,KATYDID
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: R 105 on June 07, 2012, 07:08:53 AM
1. Down For Double. 2. Katydid. 3. Glamorous Glen III are my three picks, but they are all great.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Nutzoid on June 09, 2012, 03:16:43 PM
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc428/Nutzoid2/cs-lpro.jpg)

My choice.  :rock
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: MarineUS on June 10, 2012, 04:13:18 AM
http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,319217.0.html
 :aok  :airplane:
:P
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: oboe on June 12, 2012, 05:52:51 AM
Hey ah, I just learned recently that Flying Undertaker's scheme was done for the press and publicity, after Shomo had completed his feats in a different airplane.  Having learned that, I don't intend to skin a 'press plane' -- it doesn't seem right.

Also please understand I make no 'claims' against any of these mockups I've done.  I don't stake claims against skins; anybody can skin any of these shemes - I wouldn't want to discourage anybody from trying a scheme they are fond of just because I've posted a pic of the start of a skin.  My work-travel schedule doesn't permit me much time for skinning these days so progress is very slow, and I'm still experimenting and learning the new bmp and spec maps.

I got sort of a disturbing pm from a player and I'd just like to clarify to everyone that I don't consider myself an owner of any particular scheme.  Everything is in the public domain, as far as I'm concerned.

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Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: lyric1 on June 15, 2012, 06:16:46 PM
Picture I found.

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/katydid.jpg)
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: viking73 on June 15, 2012, 09:24:29 PM
Yeager's.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Cobra412uf on March 25, 2017, 04:23:16 PM
Oboe are you still working on these projects? I still have my original Flying Undertaker files as pictured in those screen shots. All of the layers in adobe photoshop.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: oboe on March 25, 2017, 06:45:45 PM
Still working, still have all my files.  Here's a not-to-recent picture of "Katydid" with the new bare metal base I've been working on:

(http://i.imgur.com/ZsmS2dc.jpg)

I've made lots of changes since this screenshot was created.  Just trying to finish the diffuse map before I begin the spec, power, normal, and environmental maps.  It doesn't sound like its possible to get any of these in the game any more though; all the P-51D slots are going to be full and Skuzzy has said he doesn't to replace existing skins with other skins because he gets complaints from players when he removes a skin.   I have ported over what I can to a new P-51B base; I think there is an open slot available there for a skin.

I'll probably still finish at least some of the D's, but it sounds like there will be no point to submitting them.

Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Vraciu on March 25, 2017, 06:53:27 PM
Looking good!

I'm sure slots will open up one way or another.    Keep at them.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: lyric1 on March 25, 2017, 06:56:12 PM
 :aok
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Owlblink on March 25, 2017, 11:48:11 PM
1) kattydid (most different colours I've seen on a nose, I like it!)
2) Double Down (I like the paint under the cowling and scoop, it's very different compared to most 51s I've ever seen in that aspect).
3) Grim Reaper (because the name is big and bold and awesome and it also has a cool checkered nose)

All are great but these are my favorites. Amazing work Oboe!
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: BuckShot on March 25, 2017, 11:49:21 PM
Daddy's girl
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: oboe on March 26, 2017, 10:16:43 AM
Thanks!

Buckshot - Daddy's Girl made it into the game, but by a skinner named Ratio, IIRC. 
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Vraciu on March 26, 2017, 10:21:33 AM
Down for Double and Katydid. 
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: fyvsix on March 29, 2017, 11:08:03 AM
Really need a 357th 51D. Glamorous Glen for me.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Vraciu on March 29, 2017, 11:51:17 AM
Really need a 357th 51D.

Already submitted.   Hoping for approval.  (Not hijacking your thread, Oboe.)

357FG, 363FS (C.O.'s aircraft), Operation Market Garden.  The spec maps were tweaked after this was taken but it gives you an idea. 

http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=385287.0;attach=26962
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Skuzzy on March 30, 2017, 04:01:33 PM
As of this minute, all the P51D slots are full.
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: oboe on March 30, 2017, 04:16:20 PM
Congratulations, Vraciu!  It sounds like "Horses Itch" made it in!
Title: Re: Which of these '51D skins would you like to see submitted? Straw poll!
Post by: Vraciu on March 30, 2017, 05:03:38 PM
Congratulations, Vraciu!  It sounds like "Horses Itch" made it in!

Thanks man!

 :x :x :x :banana: :banana:  :banana: :cheers:

Due in no small part to a lot of help from everyone here including the bosses!

I've already made improvements to it.  Will work on it for the next few weeks to make it better. 

 :salute

Now get that B in!