Heck Posted September 23, 2013 Posted September 23, 2013 I've decided to try my hand at creating an actual skin off of Raven's template for the P-40N. It's going to take some time, but I'm going after the 89th Squadron of the Burma Banshees. It'll take time, but I'm going to tackle it. It won't be perfect, I assure you, but I'm painting multiple skulls to use as decals on the nose, and I'm adding layers to the template. If I can find all the pieces for a particular late model N: aircraft number, serial number, skull, and personal name, like Lulu Belle II, I'll include it, other than that, they'll be generic numbers (serial and aircraft) with as many skulls as I can create from pictures from the Adair collection. I've always wanted to be able to do this; it's time to man up and try. You've already seen a crude screenie in the screenshots thread, that's my starting point. Thanks, Wrench, for the number info! Quote
Wrench Posted September 23, 2013 Posted September 23, 2013 (edited) <cough> Joe Baugher's site <cough> Edited September 23, 2013 by Wrench Quote
Heck Posted September 23, 2013 Author Posted September 23, 2013 <cough> Joe Baughter's site <cough> I know, Wrench. Found sites on the 89th FS, and the 80th FG also. I'm up to 7 repainted skulls for tgas now. Hopefully finish up with about 10 to 12. Quote
Spinners Posted September 23, 2013 Posted September 23, 2013 Good luck. Thanks to Raven, I've become a fan of the P-40 having previously been very indifferent to it. Quote
Heck Posted September 23, 2013 Author Posted September 23, 2013 Thanks, guys. Off to a good start. Lots of research to do now, and layers to add, but I'm finding I enjoy figuring out how to get different effects the way I want them on the skin. This is much more fun than I previously thought it would be. Quote
+Soulfreak Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 @ simmerspaintshop.com you´ll find good tips for skinning... Quote
Heck Posted September 24, 2013 Author Posted September 24, 2013 @ simmerspaintshop.com you´ll find good tips for skinning... Thanks, Soulfreak. It was a tutorial I found there that got me started on this. I love their color chip pages too. A great painting reference site. Quote
Heck Posted September 24, 2013 Author Posted September 24, 2013 (edited) I know all you folks already know about this site, but being late to the parade, I just found it. These are the close-ups, in the field, that really help me with weathering, etc. http://www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/usa/aircrafts-2-3/p-40-warhawk/p-40n-5-warhawk-15th-fg-on-mankin-island-42-105174/ Edited September 24, 2013 by Heck 1 Quote
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