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File Name: HD-1 Franco Sarrocchi Dragon File Submitter: sinbad File Submitted: 4 Jan 2008 File Updated: 4 Jan 2008 File Category: WW1 Aircraft Greetings: This skin depicts an HD-1, SN 7501, flown by Capitano Franco Sarrocchi with 85a Sq at Piskupi, in Macedonia in mid 1918. This plane is one of several which were equipped with two guns, after Silvio Scaroni first demonstrated that this increased armament was possible. The colors of the Dragon, turtledeck banner, roundels and lower panels on the wings are as accurate as research permits. There was wide variation in the paints used by the Italians in the field to apply the national markings. Many used dark forest green and dark red while other units used brighter colors. Some even used a red, white, green sequence, rather than green, white red. The turtledeck banner represents the Bersaglieri unit to which Sarrocchi was assigned before his transfer to aviation. The skin is based on several sources, including ecellent 3 views from and Eduard kit, and “Above the War Fronts,” by Norman Franks, Russel Guest and Gregory Alegi. The model, the excellent template, the cockpit and detail parts in the layout were all done by EmlD. Without his outstanding work, patience and guidance, this skin would never have been possible. This skin is the product of collaboration, but the paints and markings you see depicting this aircraft are entirely my responsibility, and my time machine is no longer operational. This is an interpretation, a well-grounded interpretation, but certainly a mix of accuracy and flaws. Have fun with it. I’d appreciate any comments, especially with links to source material. If you have such info, please pass it along. Just drop the folder in your HD-1_DUAL folder and select Franco Sarrocchi in the loadout screen. There is no need to edit the ini. Please no distribution or republication of any part of these files. There is a lot of unique detail that took a lot a time to research, compile and work into the skin. For that reason, these parts are not available for further use. sinbad © 2007 EmlD © 2007 Click here to download this file

Photo real terrains and a set for the Italian front. Correct the known bug with the horizon fog.

File Name: Ferruccio Coppini HD-1 82 Sq File Submitter: sinbad File Submitted: 2 Jan 2008 File Category: WW1 Aircraft Greetings: This skin depicts an HD-1, SN 11344, flown by the 82a Sq at Gazzo in mid to late 1918. The regular pilot is not known but the C.O. of 82 Sq during this time was Maggiore Ferruccio Coppini, and I have assigned his name to the skin because there is a good chance he did fly the plane. The unusual red outer, white mid, and green center of the roundels and are as accurate as research permits. Some suggest this sort of marking was done in haste by the French before delivery, but this machine was built by Macchi. There was wide variation in the paints used by the Italians in the field to apply the national markings. Many used dark forest green and dark red while other units used brighter colors. The skin is based on several sources, including an excellent three view and profile by P. Endsleigh Castle, Profile Publication Number 109 and “Above the War Fronts,” by Norman Franks, Russel Guest and Gregory Alegi. For some reason this plane did not carry the 82 Sq numerals on the top wing. The 78 Squadron horseshoe symbol sits above the latin script Hosti Ipsi Aequiter – which loosely translates as “Hostile Appropriate Justice.” The model, the excellent template, the cockpit and detail parts in the layout were all done by EmlD. Without his outstanding work, patience and guidance, this skin would never have been possible. This skin is the product of collaboration, but the paints and markings you see depicting this aircraft are entirely my responsibility, and my time machine is no longer operational. This is an interpretation, a well-grounded interpretation, but certainly a mix of accuracy and flaws. Have fun with it. I’d appreciate any comments, especially with links to source material. Just drop the folder in your HD-1_ITA folder and select Farruccio Coppini in the loadout screen. There is no need to edit the ini. Please no distribution or republication of any part of these files. There is a lot of unique detail that took a lot a time to research, compile and work into the skin. For that reason, these parts are not available for further use. EmlD © 2007 sinbad © 2007 Click here to download this file

There is another bird for the Italian flock of HD-1s. This one from 82 Sq. The motto translates as "Harsh Appropriate Justice." Continuing thanks to EmlD, who made it possible for there to be a bird to hang the skin upon, and Peter01 who gave us a FM that helps to understand why the Italians loved this little plane. sinbad

Now that EmlD has given us the HD-1 we need Alpine terrain!

Thanks to EmlD. The birds are here!

The birds are here. Thanks to EmlD.

More.

New birds in town this year! Get them at the downloads page. Ciao sinbad

This is huge project. I have been fortunate to work with EmlD and Peter01 on the HD-1 which will be released soon. Apart from the structure, the detail parts, cockpit instruments, layout, guns and other objects, you will need flight modeling, not to mention skins. It will take a lot of time, and if you also have to learn the software . . . Good Luck and let us know how you are doing. There are folks willing to help. sinbad

Wilkommen! I would certainly like to see this bird fly here. Thanks for the offer and links.

Several HD1 skins are done: Belgian - Willy Coppens, Jan Olieslagers, Andre de Demeulemeester Italian- Silvio Scaroni, Flavio Barracchini, Antonio Bogliolo. Others are done or near done. WIP continues on damage textures etc. sinbad.

Yes indeed; I hope you have unfettered time to enjoy it. As a footnote, the HD1 project is going ahead nicely, your recommendation for research is a great help.

I have been asked to skin the D.Va flown by Hans Udet with Jasta 37. If anyone has images or other data which might be useful, I'd like to have it. I have two great renderings by Mark Miller, which I am reluctant to post. I no longer have a link to the DL I got them from either. They are no longer up on his site. These show a natural wood finish fuselage. Another source suggests there was an all silver version. But wait! That is not the end of the story, as I also have an excellent profile by R.N. Pearson, which depicts a version with a black fuselage. Of course, all have the B/W striped tails of Jasta 37. Udet flew many aircraft so it is possible that all are correct in some measure or other. In any event, if you have anything, please send me a PM. Thanks.

Perfection is always a goal. I'm glad you think this one came close.

Just after I posted my latest revision of the Udet Black Bird, a copy of Osprey Albtros Aces came in the mail. Being a hopeless compulsive (don't laugh, it made it possible to retire!) I just had to do another revision of the lower wing logo. The screenie is here. I DK how to post just the lower wing BMP, but if you want just that to avoid the full DL, send me a PM and I'll get one off you. Now off for swimming and a bit of wine. I've spent a lot of time with Photoshop these past few days.

File Name: Hans Udet Jasta 37 D.Va "5876 Woody" File Submitter: sinbad File Submitted: 3 Dec 2007 File Category: WW1 Aircraft Greetings: This skin, depicts the camo and markings on a Albatros D.Va with a wood finish fuselage flown by Lt Hans Udet, of Jasta 37. Udet flew many aircraft, and this appears to be one of at least three D.Va types he used at Jasta 37. I relied most heavily on superb computer renderings by Mark Miller, as well as other information generally relevant to the aircraft Of course, I began this project with the general release skins provided by TK and Third Wire. The result you see is entirely my own, and my time machine is no longer operational. This is an interpretation, a well-grounded interpretation, but certainly a mix of accuracy and flaws. Have fun with it. I’d appreciate any comments, especially with links to source material. Although I included a serial number, the tail markings on the images available to me are not clear. Hence the “D. 5876/17” is speculative. Nevertheless, the number is in correct form, and yes, that is why the individual numbers do not accurately line up. This is consistent with the form of the numbers on the reconstructed D.Va in the Smithsonian. If you have more information regarding the SN, please pass it along. The Albatros rudder logo is correct, despite the fact that it does not appear in the Mark Miller rendering. Just drop the folder in your AlbatrosD5a folder and select Hans Udet Woody in the loadout screen. There is another J 37 Hans Udet D.Va skin, depicting the black fuselage aircraft that was released shortly before this version. A third silver version may be released later. There is no need to edit the AlbD5a ini. Please no distribution or republication of any part of these files. There is a lot of unique detail that took a lot a time to research, compile and work into the skin. For that reason, these parts are not available for further use. sinbad © 2007 Click here to download this file

I will post soon. Meanwhile, another chapter in Hans Udet jasta 37 saga unfolds. Here's my take on the Woody version --

Well, as I said the wing markings were provisional. With great help from barkhorn1x (and some old Red baron files o serve as guides) I may have finally gotten these right. It's a good thing my wife was out tonight!. Please let me know if you agree, and I will post the revisions as v 1.2

File Name: Hans Udet Jasta 37 "Black Bird" v1.3 File Submitter: sinbad File Submitted: 1 Dec 2007 File Updated: 3 Dec 2007 File Category: WW1 Aircraft Greetings: This skin, v 1.3, depicts the camo and markings on a black Albatros D.Va flown by Lt Hans Udet, then JAFU, Jasta 37, operating out of Wynghene Aerodrome in early 1918. Udet flew many aircraft, and this appears to be one of at least three D.Va types he used at Jasta 37. I relied most heavily on an excellent profile by R.N. Pearson as well as other material. You may want to visit Mr. Pearsons web site: http://www.jastaboelcke.de/artwork/artwork.htm# The markings on the upper and lower wings are revised in v1.3 to conform with images depicted by R. N. Pearson and Osprey, copies of which just became available to me. The change from v1.2 are slight, but those of us who are compulsive about such details will prefer this one. I also had valuable help and support from Barkhorn1x. Of course, I began this project with the general release skins provided by TK and Third Wire. The result you see is entirely my own, and my time machine is no longer operational. This is an interpretation, a well-grounded interpretation, but certainly a mix of accuracy and flaws. Have fun with it. I’d appreciate any comments, especially with links to source material. At the time of this release no information was available as to the serial number for this plane. If you have such info, please pass it along. Just drop the folder in your AlbatrosD5a folder and select Hans Udet Shawartz in the loadout screen. The name reads Hans Udet Schwartz because this is the black bird (Schwarz is German for black). There is another J 37 Hans Udet D.Va skin, depicting the natural wood fuselage aircraft that will be released along with this version. A third silver version may be released later. There is no need to edit the AlbD5a ini. Please no distribution or republication of any part of these files. There is a lot of unique detail that took a lot a time to research, compile and work into the skin. For that reason, these parts are not available for further use. sinbad © 2007 Click here to download this file

The newly amended version 1.1 of the Udet "Black Bird" is now up. Please check if you downloaded version 1.0 as there was a minor error and a quick revision. Thanks to Barkhorn1x for the inspiration and help. I may take a break from skinning to fly more now. Have fun, and please send along any data (especially links) which might help improve this skin.

File Name: Hans Udet Jasta 37 "Black Bird" File Submitter: sinbad File Submitted: 1 Dec 2007 File Category: WW1 Aircraft This skin depicts the camo and markings on a black Albatros D.Va flown by Lt Hans Udet, then JAFU, Jasta 37, operating out of Wynghene Aerodrome in early 1918. Udet flew many aircraft, and this appears to be one of at least three D.Va types he used at Jasta 37. I relied most heavily on an excellent profile by R.N. Pearson as well as other material. You may want to visit Mr. Pearsons web site: http://www.jastaboelcke.de/artwork/artwork.htm# The markings on the upper and lower wings are provisional, as they were made without the benefit of any photos or drawings. I relied instead on a careful description provided by Barkhorn1x. The result you see is entirely my own, and my time machine is no longer operational. This is an interpretation, a well-grounded interpretation, but certainly a mix of accuracy and flaws. Have fun with it. I’d appreciate any comments, especially with links to source material. Just drop the folder in your AlbatrosD5a folder and select Hans Udet Shawartz in the loadout screen. The name reads Hans Udet Schwartz because this is the black bird (Schwarz is German for black). There may be other Hans Udet D.Va J 37 skins. There is no need to edit the AlbD5a ini. Please no distribution or republication. sinbad © 2007 Click here to download this file

I find no link other than the MM in the sig. Am I missing something?