sinbad

Here is my WIP of Udet Jasta 37, black bird. Should be done tomorrow. Thanks for the help, and a special thanks to Gumpy!

File Name: Hans Bohning J79b File Submitter: sinbad File Submitted: 30 Nov 2007 File Category: WW1 Aircraft Greetings: This skin depicts the camo and markings on Albatros D.Va flown by Lt Hans Bohning of Jasta 79b, operating out of Villers-le-sec in the Spring of 1918. I have relied on the excellent profile by R.N. Pearson as well at the superb image by Mark Miller, as well as other sources. 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. I became aware this morning that another version of this skin is a work in process. I have been encouraged to post this version now. I am a bit reluctant, but here it is. 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 Bohning in the loadout screen. There is no need to edit the ini. Please no distribution or republication. sinbad © 2007 Click here to download this file

This is coming along even better than I had hoped. Thanks for the hard work.

Herr Leutnant Rumey is having some work done on his aircraft. It should be done within a few days.

File Name: Fritz Rumey D.Va Jasta 5 File Submitter: sinbad File Submitted: 27 Nov 2007 File Category: WW1 Aircraft This skin depicts the camo and markings on Albatros D.Va flown by Lt Fritz Rumey of Jasta 5. While the skin was technically challenging, the more difficult aspect of this project was the research. Several well-regarded sources depict this aircraft. Unfortunately, and predictably, even the most authoritative sources do not agree on some significant matters. The “candy cane” pattern is shown with noticeable variations. In some views the colors extend over the engine cowl, while others depict a bare metal or polished metal cowl. Everyone agrees that the wings were done in a two-color mauve/green pattern, but there are wide variations as to the pattern, placement and color sequence, not to mention the colors themselves. Consequently, I spent far more time on research, than the actual graphic work, and a significant amount of material is still in the pipeline (including the Windsock two volume set on Jasta 5). I’ll probably decide to make changes later, but eventually I had to make decisions given the material available. The sources include excellent photos and three views from the Smithsonian depicting the D.Va restoration there, as well as Mark Millers excellent image set, and profiles by Bob Pearson. As usual, there was some definitive advice from a man I regard very highly, Dan San Abbot at the Aerodrome forum, regarding the camo pattern. http://www.theaerodrome.com/forum/aircraft....html#post11894 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. Some flaws I intentionally left in. I decided to include both logos for the prop and the Albatros factory (on the rudder). Both are entirely accurate but are flawed for different reasons. The prop logo (as far as I can tell) displays only on the rear of the prop when the skin is loaded. You’ll see it on the skin and as the prop turns over. Of course the actual logo was only on the front of the prop. The Albatros factory logo may or may not have been painted over by Jasta 5 (or it may have been painted over and replaced). In any event, it certainly was there when it left the factory, and I think it is at least possible it was on the tail when Rumey flew the plane. The colors for the famous green tail and the camo pattern for the wings, as well as the various bits of hardware are as accurate as the photos, data, and drawings available to me. Have fun with it. I’d appreciate any comments, especially with links to source material. I’d like to dedicate this skin to Peter01 in recognition for the tremendous work he is doing on the flight models for this sim. Just drop the folder in your AlbatrosD5a folder and select Fritz Rumey in the loadout screen. There is no need to edit the ini. Please no distribution or republication. sinbad © 2007 Click here to download this file

Herr Leutnant Rumey has authorized the release of this aircraft. It should be available in the DL page.

Herr Leutnant Rumey is inspecting his aircraft now. This plane should be available later today or tomorrow if no flaws are discerned.

Fokker Team Schorndorf has a fascinating range of material which may be of interest. I filled my Christmas stocking! There is a treatise on the DRI aerodynamics, detailed publications on the EIII, DVII as well as non Fokker a/c such as the Halberstadt CL IV. Fascinating reading and great detail for skinning. Here are are a few goodies:

Hi Peter01 Thanks, since I have seen your work that means a lot. Illness, surgery, meds recovery and finally back to some fun. It does mean I spend a lot of time at the computer though!

File Name: Albatros DVa Jasta 26 Bruno Loerzer File Submitter: sinbad File Submitted: 17 Nov 2007 File Category: WW1 Aircraft This is my second skin for release. I am especially fond of the Bruno Loerzer color scheme. It was one of my best 1/48 models which I completed about 50 years ago. That version eventually found its way into a museum in Connecticut. When last seen it was in a display case next to a genuine Blue Max. Bruno Loerzer, commanded Jasta 26 and then JG3. He got 44kills and survived both WWI and WWII. Loerzer died in 1960. Simply drop the folder into your AlbatrosD5a folder next to the other skins and you should be good to go. No need to edit the ini file, but you will need to select the skin in the loading screen. Thanks to TK for the base template for Jasta 26; that made this job a lot easier. If you have any comments or suggestions, I’d like to have them. Please post on the Combat Aces First Eagles board or PM me there. Have fun with it. Please no distribution or republication. sinbad © 2007 Click here to download this file

There is now another skin. in the collection. One of my favorites!

File Name: Flik 42 Camo File Submitter: sinbad File Submitted: 17 Nov 2007 File Category: WW1 Aircraft This skin is my first released work. The skin attempts to depict the camo and markings on Albatros DIII OEF 253.64. This plane was flown by Korporal Geza Keisz of Flik 42j in August 1918. The OEF Alb DIII had two spars in the lower wing and thus avoided the problems with wing failure associated with the original design. The 253 series had the 220hp Daimler engine and was preferred by some pilots even in 1918 over other more recent aircraft types, not only for the stronger lower wings, but because it blended the increased power of the AlbDV variants with the maneuverability of the DIII. Just drop the Flik 42 folder in your AlbatrosD3OAW folder. Then go to the loadout screen and select Flick 42 and you are good to go. No editing of the ini file is necessary. German Camo1 will remain your default colors. You will need to select the Flik 42 skin in the loadout screen to see this skin. You will also find a folder marked AldD3OEF Hangar and Loading. This folder contains replacement hangar and loading screens which depict both this camo scheme and a magnificent AlbDIIIOEF replica recently completed in Austria by Memorial Flight and Koloman Mayrhofer. http://memorial.flight.free.fr/Albatrosuk.html The dual spars in the lower wing are clearly visible, in the photo, which of course was taken by Herr Mayrhofer. This folder also includes a revised AlbD3OAW.ini which will enable you to see the new hangar and loading screens. Just backup the existing file and drop this in the AlbD3OAW folder. Restore the old ini file if you prefer the original screens. If you have any comments or suggestions, I’d like to have them. Please post on the Combat Aces First Eagles board or PM me there. Thanks to Christain59 for the great three views which inspired this little job. Have fun with it – and remember no drugs allowed while flying!! Please no distribution or republication, but feel free to do mods for your own use. If you do, please send copies to me! sinbad © 2007 Click here to download this file

In the Alb DV and DVa in the EP, on my system, both in a clean install, and one with many mods and skins, the tach sits 90 degrees to the right, as though it fell over. It runs just fine, but on its side. Am I in the twilight zone? Do you see it as well? AOK in Alb DIII so this is type specific, at least in this corner of the universe.

TK has confirmed that the horizontal tach placement was intional, and very well researched for accuracy. See his post at http://bbs.thirdwire.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=4761

Sorry about that. For some reason the first upload file was corrupted. It did not open for me either! I just reposted (this time in the correct area. I am requesting the administrators to remove the first (corrupted) zip file.

File Name: Flik 42 Camo File Submitter: sinbad File Submitted: 16 Nov 2007 File Category: Skin Templates / Decal Sets This skin is my first released work. The skin attempts to depict the camo and markings on Albatros DIII OEF 253.64. This plane was flown by Korporal Geza Keisz of Flik 42j in August 1918. The OEF Alb DIII had two spars in the lower wing and thus avoided the problems with wing failure associated with the original design. The 253 series had the 220hp Daimler engine and was preferred by some pilots even in 1918 over other more recent aircraft types, not only for the stronger lower wings, but because it blended the increased power of the AlbDV variants with the maneuverability of the DIII. Just drop the Flik 42 folder in your AlbatrosD3OAW folder. Then go to the loadout screen and select Flick 42 and you are good to go. No editing of the ini file is necessary. German Camo1 will remain your default colors. You will need to select the Flik 42 skin in the loadout screen to see this skin. You will also find a folder marked AldD3OEF Hangar and Loading. This folder contains replacement hangar and loading screens which depict both this camo scheme and a magnificent AlbDIIIOEF replica recently completed in Austria by Memorial Flight and Koloman Mayrhofer. http://memorial.flight.free.fr/Albatrosuk.html The dual spars in the lower wing are clearly visible, in the photo, which of course was taken by Herr Mayrhofer. This folder also includes a revised AlbD3OAW.ini which will enable you to see the new hangar and loading screens. Just backup the existing file and drop this in the AlbD3OAW folder. Restore the old ini file if you prefer the original screens. If you have any comments or suggestions, I’d like to have them. Please post on the Combat Aces First Eagles board or PM me there. Thanks to Christain59 for the great three views which inspired this little job. Have fun with it – and remember no drugs allowed while flying!! Please no distribution or republication, but feel free to do mods for your own use. If you do, please send copies to me! sinbad © 2007 Click here to download this file

You should soon be able to DL this skin. I am now trying to learn to fly crosseyed. Thanks again to Christian59 for the three views and inspiration.

Absolutely agree that: 1- this skin is outstanding; 2- a good template would help us all.

Almost done. There is a lot of detail to tweak.

Thanks for the link. This is really a great resource, and not just for the Hanroit. I would never have discovered this without your help.

A bit tedious, but worth it. Thanks.