felixdk Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 I'm just finishing up the drawing for my next profile. It's going to be an F-86A of the 92nd FIS based at RAF Shepard's Grove. Modifictations to make F-86E, F and Sabre 2, 4, will follow. After checking many drawings and many photos, I've decided that none of them are completely accurate and all of them seem to have a slightly short nose. It makes me wonder about the accuracy of F-86 kits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Really like the details on your Sabre drawing. The rivet and lines are outstanding. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
felixdk Posted May 16, 2007 Author Share Posted May 16, 2007 3 drawings finished and it's time to start painting :) . Late F-86A: Sabre Mk. 4 with early wing, type A-4 gunsight, new windscreen, differences in panel lines and stenciling: Sabre Mk. 4 with "hard" 6-3 wing: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mudrat Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Don, You're going to have a lot of fun wth this. The sky is the limit (literally) on the reflections you can paint in this. Oilcan the heck out of this. Stephen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
felixdk Posted May 17, 2007 Author Share Posted May 17, 2007 Don,You're going to have a lot of fun wth this. The sky is the limit (literally) on the reflections you can paint in this. Oilcan the heck out of this. Stephen Gotta agree Stephen, I think these are going to occupy my attention for quite a while. If this doesnt teach me how to paint natural metal, it ain't gonna happen :) . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
felixdk Posted May 25, 2007 Author Share Posted May 25, 2007 Done fiddling with the drawings; they're not perfect, but they'll do. The F-86A has been towed to the paint shop and the first layers of paint added. 92nd Fighter Interceptor Squadron, 81st FIG "Bushmasters", 1952, RAF Shepard's Grove. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
felixdk Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 Starting in on the metal panels and reflections. Modified the Buzz number font to match photos of the real thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mudrat Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Now, why can't the USAF continue using great color schemes like this? Seriously, this is looking nice, Don. It begs one to want to see more. Stephen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
felixdk Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 (edited) Now, why can't the USAF continue using great color schemes like this?Stephen I know the practical considerations like keeping the enemy from getting a visual first, etc. , but a color scheme like this really accentuates the beauty of the aircraft, doesn't it? The person that came up with this design had to have been an artist. Stephen, I took your comment about going to town on sheet metal oilcanning to heart and am determined to portray it somehow, at least in some areas. Every one of these things turns out to be a learning process. PS The pilot's going to be looking at the viewer Edited June 4, 2007 by felixdk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
felixdk Posted June 16, 2007 Author Share Posted June 16, 2007 Almost done. This is the pilot Lt. Col. James Carlyle USAF. Panels are done, just have to add the highlights and shadows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neu Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 It's turning out pretty nice, can't wait to see it finished! :lol: Greetings, neu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
felixdk Posted July 12, 2007 Author Share Posted July 12, 2007 A motherboard failure really messed up the timetable on this one, so this is going to be it for now. I'll revisit it later when I add a background and text and decide if it needs anything else. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neu Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 (edited) I do think this is awesome! Really good job, your best so far!!!! I'm impressed! Greetings, neu Edited July 12, 2007 by neu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clave Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Fabulous job on that one, are you going to 'convert' the other drawings? :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pozsgay Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Great work! Nice metallic colors. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
felixdk Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 Thanks neu, as always your comments are much appreciated. Clave, I think I'm done with profiles for now, but the drawings will always be there for when I get the itch again. Pozsgay, coming from someone that paints as well as you do, that means a lot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
felixdk Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 I'm working out some ideas for the final print. This one has promise, but I need to tidy up the unit insignias in Corel Draw. Nice thing about digital is that you can swap things around until you're satisfied. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
felixdk Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 I'll see if it looks better in the morning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
felixdk Posted July 25, 2007 Author Share Posted July 25, 2007 Some few last changes and cleaning up. A couple of prints are being run as proofs, but this should be the final version. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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