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Title: 7./Jg 54 Bf 109G-2
Post by: Devil 505 on September 29, 2023, 09:29:57 PM

Bf 109G-2 of 7./Jg 54 in January 1943. Pilot unknown. This aircraft participated in the battle of Velikiye Luki while based at Isotscha airfield near Smolensk, Russia.

I originally created a skin of this scheme as a special default in the Russia winter SEA terrain because evidence of this plane's existence was lacking, I have since found reference from Jerry Crandell that despite not having a photo, is pretty much iron clad. This scheme is depicted on one of his company's decal sheets. For those who don't know, Mr. Crandell, may he rest in peace, was one of the foremost experts on the paint and markings of Luftwaffe aircraft. If he was comfortable with the reference on "Blue 5" then so am I. The skin itself has been updated to my current standard.

(https://i.postimg.cc/9f7R6rjT/G-2-Shoe-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5Hf2v9yN)

(https://i.postimg.cc/0QG6NFjy/G-2-Shoe-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9RMX8xy6)

(https://i.postimg.cc/3RQ4YYKq/G-2-Shoe-3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zLpXkmHw)

 

Title: Re: 7./Jg 54 Bf 109G-2
Post by: JimmyD3 on September 29, 2023, 10:06:17 PM

Very nice Devil.  :aok

Title: Re: 7./Jg 54 Bf 109G-2
Post by: lyric1 on September 30, 2023, 12:28:02 AM

 :aok

Title: Re: 7./Jg 54 Bf 109G-2
Post by: Greebo on September 30, 2023, 01:31:23 AM

Excellent skin Devil.

Title: Re: 7./Jg 54 Bf 109G-2
Post by: oboe on September 30, 2023, 07:12:53 AM

Another beauty, Devil.  Looks great over the snowscape...

Title: Re: 7./Jg 54 Bf 109G-2
Post by: Vraciu on September 30, 2023, 08:38:45 AM

Great work.

Is this Jerry Crandall the artist?

Title: Re: 7./Jg 54 Bf 109G-2
Post by: Devil 505 on September 30, 2023, 09:19:50 AM

Quote from: Vraciu on September 30, 2023, 08:38:45 AM

Is this Jerry Crandall the artist?

Yes.

Here's the website for all his work: https://www.eagle-editions.com/

Title: Re: 7./Jg 54 Bf 109G-2
Post by: Vraciu on September 30, 2023, 09:56:22 AM

I have about 50 fine art prints in my collection.  The first one I bought was his painting of Marseille's Yellow 14.   I wasn't aware Jerry died.  That's too bad.