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Title: Maj. James A. Goodson - P-51D (VF*B) - 4th FG, 336th FS AH3 Adoption
Post by: Vraciu on July 30, 2018, 08:11:01 PM
This is P-51D VF*B S/N 44-13303 flown by Maj. James Goodson of the 4th FG, 336th FS.   Maj. Goodson began his service with the RCAF and was a member of the 336th Eagle Squadron.   He remained with the unit when it was taken over by the USAAF, flying Spitfires, Thunderbolts, and Mustangs.   Known as "The King of Strafers" he remarked that he didn't strafe because he liked to do it, but rather because he felt it was the best way to destroy enemy airplanes.   This aircraft was shot down by ground fire on 20 June 1944.   Maj. Goodson bailed out of the stricken aircraft and became a POW, ending the war with 30 victories (15 Air, 15 Ground).  At the time of his downing he was Deputy Commander of the 4th FG and the 336th Squadron's Commanding Officer.

This skin was originally created by Fencer.   I initially intended to simply straighten out the Invasion Stripes and move on, but I decided I could tweak it a bit further and wound up redrawing the entire thing.   I retained Fencer's stenciling with Maj. Goodson's name on the left side of the fuselage as a tribute to the original skinner.

The tail stripes are different from the invasion stripes on purpose as the latter looked fresher.  I am thinking the vertical stab may have also been repainted, but will have to take another look at the photo to be sure.   I don't know if this is a good look or if I should just make them all the same.   Some might see it as a mistake instead of intentional.

(http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=393915.0;attach=30467)

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Title: Re: Maj. James A. Goodson - P-51D (VF*B) - 4th FG, 336th FS AH3 Adoption
Post by: Vraciu on July 30, 2018, 08:15:25 PM
The original...

(http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=393915.0;attach=30477)

(http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=393915.0;attach=30475)
Title: Re: Maj. James A. Goodson - P-51D (VF*B) - 4th FG, 336th FS AH3 Adoption
Post by: Devil 505 on July 30, 2018, 08:51:19 PM
Very nice.
Title: Re: Maj. James A. Goodson - P-51D (VF*B) - 4th FG, 336th FS AH3 Adoption
Post by: Vraciu on July 30, 2018, 09:25:09 PM
Thanks man.
Title: Re: Maj. James A. Goodson - P-51D (VF*B) - 4th FG, 336th FS AH3 Adoption
Post by: Mister Fork on July 30, 2018, 11:20:40 PM
Looks good V.
Title: Re: Maj. James A. Goodson - P-51D (VF*B) - 4th FG, 336th FS AH3 Adoption
Post by: Vraciu on July 30, 2018, 11:23:52 PM
Looks good V.

Thank you, Mister Fork.   Your help is always appreciated, too.    :salute
Title: Re: Maj. James A. Goodson - P-51D (VF*B) - 4th FG, 336th FS AH3 Adoption
Post by: lyric1 on July 30, 2018, 11:43:20 PM
 :aok
Title: Re: Maj. James A. Goodson - P-51D (VF*B) - 4th FG, 336th FS AH3 Adoption
Post by: Vraciu on July 30, 2018, 11:52:40 PM
:aok

Thanks, bud!  :)
Title: Re: Maj. James A. Goodson - P-51D (VF*B) - 4th FG, 336th FS AH3 Adoption
Post by: Vraciu on July 31, 2018, 11:06:25 AM
This is P-51D VF*B S/N 44-13303 flown by Maj. James Goodson of the 4th FG, 336th FS.   Maj. Goodson began his service with the RCAF and was a member of the 336th Eagle Squadron.   He remained with the unit when it was taken over by the USAAF, flying Spitfires, Thunderbolts, and Mustangs.   Known as "The King of Strafers" he remarked that he didn't strafe because he liked to do it, but rather because he felt it was the best way to destroy enemy airplanes.   This aircraft was shot down by ground fire on 20 June 1944.   Maj. Goodson bailed out of the stricken aircraft and became a POW, ending the war with 30 victories (15 Air, 15 Ground).  At the time of his downing he was Deputy Commander of the 4th FG and the 336th Squadron's Commanding Officer.

I hate it when I make mistakes.  I think my copy and paste got screwy.  Should read...


Goodson began operational service with No. 416 (Canadian), flying Spitfires before he was transferred to No. 133 (Eagle) Squadron, based at Debden.
Title: Re: Maj. James A. Goodson - P-51D (VF*B) - 4th FG, 336th FS AH3 Adoption
Post by: bustr on July 31, 2018, 12:53:34 PM
You got the moveable part of the rudder to look like aluminum, good job. I thought that was something that would take a new 3D model.
Title: Re: Maj. James A. Goodson - P-51D (VF*B) - 4th FG, 336th FS AH3 Adoption
Post by: Vraciu on July 31, 2018, 01:03:21 PM
You got the moveable part of the rudder to look like aluminum, good job. I thought that was something that would take a new 3D model.

Well, thanks, Bustr.  I hope it came out the way you would consider realistic in any event.   No idea how I did it though.   LOL

 :salute
Title: Re: Maj. James A. Goodson - P-51D (VF*B) - 4th FG, 336th FS AH3 Adoption
Post by: Greebo on July 31, 2018, 01:15:54 PM
Very nice job Vraciu, the NMF looks just right.
Title: Re: Maj. James A. Goodson - P-51D (VF*B) - 4th FG, 336th FS AH3 Adoption
Post by: bustr on July 31, 2018, 01:34:44 PM
Well, thanks, Bustr.  I hope it came out the way you would consider realistic in any event.   No idea how I did it though.   LOL

 :salute

How much did you increase the blue on one of the layers or files that support the skin?
Title: Re: Maj. James A. Goodson - P-51D (VF*B) - 4th FG, 336th FS AH3 Adoption
Post by: Vraciu on July 31, 2018, 01:46:17 PM
Very nice job Vraciu, the NMF looks just right.


 Thanks, G.  Much appreciated.    :salute


How much did you increase the blue on one of the layers or files that support the skin?

I just baked in a very small tough of it then blended it.   That coupled with the Environment Map gives it that natural hue.
Title: Re: Maj. James A. Goodson - P-51D (VF*B) - 4th FG, 336th FS AH3 Adoption
Post by: bustr on July 31, 2018, 02:18:56 PM
Seems like with the AH environment, blue through violet is a friend to aluminum. I really thought you had slaved over tests and found a premeditated solution for aluminum rudders. :O
Title: Re: Maj. James A. Goodson - P-51D (VF*B) - 4th FG, 336th FS AH3 Adoption
Post by: Vraciu on July 31, 2018, 02:41:20 PM
Seems like with the AH environment, blue through violet is a friend to aluminum. I really thought you had slaved over tests and found a premeditated solution for aluminum rudders. :O

That rudder is actually about my 25th variation.   I didn't think it was a breakthrough, but it sounds like it did the job based on your feedback.   This is good to know.  I'll adapt this one to my other skins going forward.   :salute