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Title: 441BS/320BG B26
Post by: FTJR on March 11, 2014, 07:40:33 AM

I was looking through some shots and thought this would be nice to have.

Lead bomber of the 441s Bomber Squadron, 320th Bomber group, "Bashful Baby", made distinct by its dark blue tail. It also had the extra armour added on both sides of the cockpit to protect the pilots.

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd121/jackfrost_011/Clipboard03-6.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jackfrost_011/media/Clipboard03-6.jpg.html)

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd121/jackfrost_011/Clipboard02-10.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jackfrost_011/media/Clipboard02-10.jpg.html)

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd121/jackfrost_011/Clipboard01-11.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jackfrost_011/media/Clipboard01-11.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 441BS/320BG B26
Post by: Devil 505 on March 11, 2014, 08:07:13 AM

Very nice. One thing I'd adjust though, the red on the cowl ring is too bold IMHO. Try graying it out by 10%, should blend better into the rest of the skin.

Title: Re: 441BS/320BG B26
Post by: Saxman on March 11, 2014, 08:34:18 AM

Quote from: Devil 505 on March 11, 2014, 08:07:13 AM

Very nice. One thing I'd adjust though, the red on the cowl ring is too bold IMHO. Try graying it out by 10%, should blend better into the rest of the skin.

Yeah, the color definitely seems off somehow. They would most likely have used insignia red (RGB 163, 43, 37), while the color here looks much darker than that.

Title: Re: 441BS/320BG B26
Post by: FTJR on March 11, 2014, 08:50:20 AM

Thanks guys, this is what I based it on

http://320thbg.org/phaircraft_005.html

Title: Re: 441BS/320BG B26
Post by: Greebo on March 11, 2014, 09:14:01 AM

Nice skin FTJR. I'd have said the red in the photos was a bit brighter and less orange than you've got it if anything.

Title: Re: 441BS/320BG B26
Post by: FTJR on March 11, 2014, 09:58:28 AM

Thanks Greebo, just quickly, is this better? If not any suggestions would be great. Tks.

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd121/jackfrost_011/Clipboard04-5.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jackfrost_011/media/Clipboard04-5.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 441BS/320BG B26
Post by: Greebo on March 11, 2014, 10:43:14 AM

Yes, that looks pretty close to me FTJR.

Title: Re: 441BS/320BG B26
Post by: lyric1 on March 11, 2014, 01:11:28 PM

In the link on another page it has a description of Bashful baby with a black tail.

http://320thbg.org/phaircraft_63.html

In this photo it looks like the round squadron logo is on the right side as well.

http://320thbg.org/phaircraft_45.html


Also here is a side profile of her. You can click on the text & it will zoom the nose art up larger.

http://www.markstyling.com/b26s.01_320th.htm

Title: Re: 441BS/320BG B26
Post by: Volron on March 11, 2014, 03:51:27 PM

Very nice! :x

Title: Re: 441BS/320BG B26
Post by: FTJR on March 12, 2014, 06:47:44 AM

Quote from: Greebo on March 11, 2014, 10:43:14 AM

Yes, that looks pretty close to me FTJR.

Thanks Greebo

Quote from: lyric1 on March 11, 2014, 01:11:28 PM

In the link on another page it has a description of Bashful baby with a black tail.

Mate, the Aircraft in Action book, p37 in Scribd has the same picture and it is describes as a Blue tail (sorry the link is on the other pc)

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In this photo it looks like the round squadron logo is on the right side as well..

Thanks I'll update it

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Also here is a side profile of her. You can click on the text & it will zoom the nose art up larger.

Yes thanks I've seen that, its just there is no close up of it in these posts.