Need skins for a group in England that wants to honor a B-17

[HornetUK]

Just remember to tell them that it is still a work in progress.

Also the position of the tail triangle has to be there as there is a problem with the rudder distorting the artwork if I move it anywhere else.

[cody1947]

The supervisor of the project just got back to me and they are floored with your work. I of course told them that this is a work in progress and they were shocked it wasn't finished. They love it thus far but their worries are in the cost(s) that you may need for your efforts. So they wanted me to ask before you proceed any further; as usual in events such as this their budget is limited.
I told them that the gentleman who did all of the Artwork for me on Swamp Fire did at least three different angles but I have lost contact with him and that you have stepped up to assist and I had no idea what your plans were for their project and how much you were willing to do for them or the costs that may be involved.
I like what you have done so far as well.

[HornetUK]

Please tell them there is no charge and it is my pleasure, I will get it finished as soon as I can. Maybe some can send me a copy of what they use it for as in a jpg of it. Some photos etc... Just so I can see the finished work.

[HornetUK]

When i finish the skin, what are you goingto do withit next?

How big a print are you going to make when you are finished do you have anyone to do that? You do realise the fact that aces high it's self is not that hi res a sim as far as they go so try and keep it as small as posible. Let me know and I may be able to help with producing the finished work, I do by best bit no promises.

[cody1947]

I didn't know the 3 skins that this guy sent me were so small. I've never tried to blow them up into a photo. This young lady and Gentleman are from Braintree, England and they needed data and info for a room size memorial at their civic center dedicated to these airmen and this aircraft that collided over their village. The group was on a sight seeing tour because the war had just ended. The other aircraft was able to land but this one crashed nearly in the middle of town. Eyewitnesses said it was surely going to hit some buildings and then it was as if the pilot got just enough control back to fly her to the edge before she finally broke apart spreading debris. Over the years people have found parts from the wreckage and they are all donating the pieces for this memorial. I have assisted them with tracking down relatives of some of the Airmen and supplied reports and data on the event. Unfortunately as we have discussed there was no photo of the aircraft and they were hoping to get some artwork showing what the aircraft would have looked like. At the time of the accident. I never thought of the resolution problems in doing this.

Richard Lewis
253 Leasor Lane
Elizabethtown, Kentucky 42701
Phone: 270-769-3792
Websites: http://sites.google.com/site/swampfiresite/home
                 and
                https://sites.google.com/site/379thbgnoseart/
E-mail: swampfire1944@gmail.com

[HornetUK]

well how big is the image going to need to be?

[cody1947]

I explained the problem as you described and not knowing much about that sort of stuff they want to know if you can give them some examples as to just how high a resolution you can do.
They would like to put some photo(s) in the display area and want to also include the photo(s) in a pamphlet or in some advertising of the exhibit as well. I would imagine that they would be happy with 8x10 style photos, if possible.
I guess the question is what is possible?

[HornetUK]

I will see what I can do

[HornetUK]

I have talked to Skuzzy and he is happy for us to use snapshots from Aces High but he ask if it was at all possible for Aces High to get a mention which I totaly think is fair and to that end I have with skuzzy's blessing put a Aces High Logo on two of the images. it would just be nice if one of both of them could get used and a mention for Aces High. I have also a request that my name is put in somewhere for making the skin. (Benjamin Davies of Heacham, Norfolk in England of course)

Let me know if these are OK?

[HornetUK]

3 more images

[BuckShot]

Nice job Hornet! You're a real class act. I wish there were more like you out there.

~S~ Buck

[HornetUK]

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[cody1947]

Hornet

I have heard back from a representative of the group and they are floored with you work. They also said that you were just a few hours from them. I know they want to express their appreciation on all of your efforts & I told them that my job is done and I would like to get you in touch with them. I do not know the protocol here are for that matter I'm not real sure of what goes on with this site. I am not an internet wizard by any means and too old to retrain. How do I send you their contact info?

As for me it was a pleasure assisting this group in Braintree with their project and thus far a wonderful experience watching the magic and artistry of you here on Aces High. Your generous efforts have been above and beyond the call of duty. I could never afford this rich work that you do and if you add in the time and effort I know of very few who could.

I showed your work to my Dad's Ground Crew Chief & explained what was going on or at least as best I could. I told him I guess they're like high tech re-enactors. He remembers the incident as if it were just yesterday. At one time he assisted his fellow Ground Crewmen on that Aircraft in fall of 1944 when it was assigned to the 524th BS. He was totally speechless for awhile. "Amazing"! "Just amazing"! "You mean there are guys out there reliving the war and doing things like this?" "It's, almost real! I thought it was for a minute!" "I kept saying to myself where did you get a picture of this old girl?"(The one I showed him was where 198 was just off the wing).

[danny76]

What a thoroughly pleasant thread.

Superb work Hornet

[Hap]

What a thoroughly pleasant thread.

Superb work Hornet

 

Indeed!  Bravo all!!!