Author Topic: CM Request: What we need for Skins in SEA events (Read 1862 times)

Squire · « **on:** September 07, 2004, 07:35:03 PM »

P-40E, A-20, Spitfire V and Hurricane II each with a Russian skin. The Finn-Russ map had them in AHI but of course, now the skins are seperate from the terrains.

We could really use these, so I hope there are a few out there that could help us out. Thx.

thebest1 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 07, 2004, 07:38:32 PM »

ooooooo russian P40 im up for a challange but the only problum is finding an accurate picture... I LOVE SKINNING P40s

United · « **Reply #2 on:** September 07, 2004, 07:41:17 PM »

Ill do your spit 5. Any squadron you need? or any russian spit5?
I found a picture, will this one be okay?

Geez, sound like a pesky 5 year old. Heres my question restated: Do you have anything specific in mind, or should I go and make any Russian spit?

Guppy35 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 07, 2004, 08:14:24 PM »

Russian P40 profile and 2 Russian Hurricane profiles

Dan/Slack

Citabria · « **Reply #4 on:** September 07, 2004, 09:09:23 PM »

ive just got my pc back and i will start working on a russian p40E

jetb123 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 07, 2004, 10:21:42 PM »

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Originally posted by Citabria
ive just got my pc back and i will start working on a russian p40E

You just got you PC back from its PS blowing like 1 month ago?

Citabria · « **Reply #6 on:** September 08, 2004, 12:46:27 AM »

here is the P40E in VVS colors

Guppy35 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 08, 2004, 01:23:57 AM »

Wow! That was quick. Looks great

Red Stars on the wings too?

Dan/Slack

Citabria · « **Reply #8 on:** September 08, 2004, 01:31:19 AM »

very rare on vvs planes to have stars on top of wings.

both wings have stars underside always

Kweassa · « **Reply #9 on:** September 08, 2004, 06:30:33 AM »

Frankly, have been waiting a long time for CMs to speak up on what they need!!

For instance, all of the 15 spots including the default skin, of the P-51D is already full. I love those skins, and greatly respect all the effort put into it by their creators.

However, when you look at those, you can't really say that its in anyway pre-planned or laid out well. If there were any discussions to which P-51 skins would be needed, according the Events/Scenario/CT purposes, then it would have made a much more 'balanced' set.

Fortunately, other planes still have lots of space open. I hope there's some way we can categorize the skins that should be included. For instance, concerning Bf109s, the most important skin for 1940 would be those of the Bf109Es of the JG2 and JG26. For the Bf109F-4s, JG27 of the Africa Corps. and JG54 in the Eastern Front would be really needed.

glenmorangie · « **Reply #10 on:** September 08, 2004, 07:02:43 AM »

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Originally posted by United
Ill do your spit 5. Any squadron you need? or any russian spit5?
I found a picture, will this one be okay?

That camo does not look like British. Has it been repainted in black and green, or dark green and green?

That would be interesting. What is that wierd stripe-like pattern forward of the cockpit? The early black-edged star is interesting, too...

Cobra412 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 08, 2004, 07:51:40 AM »

Great P-40 Citabria. One question though so I can insure mine is accurate too did P-40s use a gray primer on the complete aircraft? My black and white photos make it look white. I'd like to be sure the undercoat is correct. Thanks in advance.

Greebo · « **Reply #12 on:** September 08, 2004, 09:33:19 AM »

I've just started work on the A-20G/Boston but it'll be a month or two until its finished. I'll move the Soviet skins to the top of the pile though. Would you prefer a Boston or an A-20G first?

Squire · « **Reply #13 on:** September 08, 2004, 11:52:16 AM »

Great looking P-40E, ya we need that one.

Would prefer the A-20G 1st Greebo, thx.

As for the Spit V, no it doesnt have to be any specific one no, any VVS skin that looks good Im sure will be appreciated.

We just need to get some Lend Lease a/c skinned Russian, just thought I would give you lads some feedback on what we need. I will let other CMs jump in as time goes Im sure there will be other requests.

US aircraft in British or Russian lend lease skins is an obvious need, since the default skins are all US.

***Also, LW a/c and Russian a/c in winter camoflage***, there is another area we could use. Plenty to do if you consider skins then for Russian lend lease types (summer and winter), and LW winter camoflage.

Winter IL-2 skin is another we can use.

Thanks.

United · « **Reply #14 on:** September 08, 2004, 01:20:59 PM »

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Originally posted by glenmorangie
That camo does not look like British. Has it been repainted in black and green, or dark green and green?

That would be interesting. What is that wierd stripe-like pattern forward of the cockpit? The early black-edged star is interesting, too...

It is British, but its painted different from other spitfires. From what I know of this one, it was manufactured in Britain with all of the Russian markings and exceptions, and flown directly to the front lines where it was put into service immediately.

I cannot find any information about the stripe forward of the cockpit. This is also the only original photo of the aircraft I can find, but I have several Plastic Model pictures of it.

Im thinking I may do this one next