SOH racing colours ?

[kevib1]

Hi guys,

I've been busy with my paintbrush and came up with this paint using the colours and logo's from the forum.

Just wondering if anyone els thinks wee should get a few more planes painted up in something similar so we can all fly in the same team colours for the race?

I tried t okeep the scheme simple so it should kit onto any plane that is being used.

I am happy to do the painting onto any plane that there is a paintkit for.

Obviously this can be considered a first draft should there be any further ideas.

If we are intested, I can post colour swatches, paintkit for this spit and I can paint up other planes as required.
I shall have to add me name under the cockpit when I tidy this one up.

I'm a real beginner at this painting lark as this is only me second plane and this my first omplete painkit including rivets, etc. Feel free to critisise as you feel fit.

All ideas, thoughts warly welcomed.

Kev.

[kevib1]

two screenies.

Kev

[Ferry_vO]

Looks good Kev !

My personal paints are usually based on existing paints with SOH logo's here and there.

Here's a small edit of a logo used last year :

[Henry]

hum British racing green:mixedsmi:
LOL
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[kevib1]

hum British racing green:mixedsmi:
LOL
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Have a word with the admins here. They picked blue for some reason :costumes:

And I needed something in the hangar that wasn't green :)

Those colours wuld look great on a mossie.

Kev

[kevib1]

Looks good Kev !

My personal apints are usually based on existing paints with SOH logo's here and there.

Here's a small edit of a logo used last year :

Thanks Ferror,

I'm sure they could be some space for different/ more logo's on there somewhere.

I need to add the 'Electrics by Lucas' badge on theree too :)

Kev

[Willy]

Paul Rebuffat Mk XIV? I might could make ya a deal on a custom racin' panel for it that includes a pop up electrical panel with Lucas Electric, Ltd. on it. :d

I'll be close to those colors. I've decided to go with the AH Mk XIX PS915 "The Last". Now to just remember to bring the film along.........:costumes:

Anyway, glad to see that me and ol' Blue won't be the only Spits out there...

[Ace_Hyflyer]

Very nice paints, Kev! :applause:

Personally, for the upcoming race, I've spent the last few hours creating my very first repaint :d Nothing complex, just took one of Gnoopey's 61st FS skins, got rid of the markings. Then I designed a logo for my plane for the race, put that on the nose, and put my g/f's name on the side. Now I'm all set for the race :d

I'll post some pics later, if anyone wants to have a look-see, after I get Gnoopey's permission.

Chris

[kevib1]

Paul Rebuffat Mk XIV? I might could make ya a deal on a custom racin' panel for it that includes a pop up electrical panel with Lucas Electric, Ltd. on it. :d

I'll be close to those colors. I've decided to go with the AH Mk XIX PS915 "The Last". Now to just remember to bring the film along.........:costumes:

Anyway, glad to see that me and ol' Blue won't be the only Spits out there...
Yep,

After all these years it is still a very fine model.
I'm currently running it with Mr Scrubs MKXIX mod and I am working on a couple of real real paints too included the highest fastest recorded flight and the subsequent unintentional fastest dive in a prop plane. That plane was also in the last operational unit using spitfires in the RAF.

I have done a 'modern' panel for her with all the necessary mod cons.
Still not sure if it will be my ride. To get the range on some of the longer legs requires throttling back and therefore loosing speed. at such times the P-47 may still have it.

I don't have the AH models as I went for the RA spit for my payware. The engine modellings, although far more realistic, adds another handicap I just don't need for racing unless everyone has it.

Kev

[Ferry_vO]

Did a quick edit of one of Epsillon's paints for the AS Dh. Hornet.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/Hornet_team_soh_01.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/Hornet_team_soh_02.jpg

[Gnoopey]

Very nice paints, Kev! :applause:

Personally, for the upcoming race, I've spent the last few hours creating my very first repaint :d Nothing complex, just took one of Gnoopey's 61st FS skins, got rid of the markings. Then I designed a logo for my plane for the race, put that on the nose, and put my g/f's name on the side. Now I'm all set for the race :d

I'll post some pics later, if anyone wants to have a look-see, after I get Gnoopey's permission.

Chris

Chris - you don't need my permission to tease us with what youv'e done so far. I would just like to 'stream line' the [fltsim.x] entries of possible team repaints - because I'm still planning for an update with the latest 'all gimmicks' 3D model and stuff. Haven't got out my paintbrush for this 'race purpose' so far. Last year I just did a very simple, quick and dirty application of one of the logos that CK had done so marvelously.

And to answer your question from another post - yes, I've done a paint kit for her - but it's not public (at least not yet - not much interest). PM me your email addy - if you haven't done already - and we'll find a way that you'll get it.

EDIT: BTW - have you seen the upcoming liveries in here ==> http://gnoopey.dyndns.org:8000/images/P-47D-40/build/WIP-P-47.html - scroll down and be patient for the updated ones for the M-1 - they're towards the bottom of the page ....

[Panaka]

Think somebody could do one for the night fighter Hornet, scince we'll have to fly that one as it's the only one with drop tanks in the visible model.

[Ace_Hyflyer]

Thanks mate!

Right now I'm really busy, but I'll try and get a few pics up in a little while. I used [fltsim.8] through [fltsim.10] and I just changed them to reference my new repaint folder and changed RTW05 to RTW06.

To be honest, I don't remember asking you for a paint kit. I'm not really into much painting, just the occasional nose-art/logo/name applied to a nice paint scheme already there.

I hadn't seen those updates. I've fallen in love with the Wolves paint schemes in the very dark blue. I used your excellent "Lanowski" paint as the base for my changes. I just edited out the logo on the front, and added my own. Incredible paint, and I couldn't have done anything without it.

Thanks,
Chris

[Gnoopey]

Thanks mate!

Right now I'm really busy, but I'll try and get a few pics up in a little while. I used [fltsim.8] through [fltsim.10] and I just changed them to reference my new repaint folder and changed RTW05 to RTW06.

To be honest, I don't remember asking you for a paint kit. I'm not really into much painting, just the occasional nose-art/logo/name applied to a nice paint scheme already there.

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Thanks,
Chris

my bad Chris - I 'messed' things up - kevib1 had just asked by PM about a paint kit for the M-1 :banghead: :redf:

Kev, send me your email addy by PM - I'd lost my contacts in december due to own stupidity and we'll find a way to route the paint kit your way.

BTW Chris - the updated 'Wolves' shown through the link in my last post haven't got uploaded to any site yet - still a to do for me but I'll promise they'll come any time soon.

[kevib1]

Think somebody could do one for the night fighter Hornet, scince we'll have to fly that one as it's the only one with drop tanks in the visible model.

I don't have the hornet but if you send me the texture sheets I can have a go.
You'll have to test it unseen by me.
I assume there is no paintkit?
Is there a plain colour/ white texture anywhere in the set as that might help.

My email addy is in my profile. Click my name above my avatar.

Could you also send me the [flightsim] section from the aircraft.cfg.

Kev

[Ace_Hyflyer]

Here are the pics I promised, enjoy:

Paint scheme overview:

http://www.klimki.net/PaintScheme1.jpg

Close up of the logo I designed:

http://www.klimki.net/PaintScheme2.jpg


Details, The nose art is only on the right side of the nose, on the left I have a name under the cockpit. If anyone is interested, I can either send them the nose art, the entire unedited repaint, or the repaint without the name under the cockpit, or your own choice of name. (G/F, Wife, etc... :d)

Enjoy,
Chris

[kevib1]

This needs a little tiding up but I can upload if there is interest?

Kev

[kevib1]

3 more.

I'll have a crack at the Gnoopey's jugs just as soon as I can. :wiggle: :wavey:


Kev

[kevib1]

Here are the pics I promised, enjoy:

Details, The nose art is only on the right side of the nose, on the left I have a name under the cockpit. If anyone is interested, I can either send them the nose art, the entire unedited repaint, or the repaint without the name under the cockpit, or your own choice of name. (G/F, Wife, etc... :d)

Enjoy,
Chris

Looking good Chris. I did something very similar onto the SeaFury I was flying last year but it didn't look anything like as well done as yours.

Kev

[Willy]

This needs a little tiding up but I can upload if there is interest?

Kev

Consider some interest! BTW, I'm sure Milton would be proud

[Ace_Hyflyer]

Very nice Howard paintscheme! :ernae:

Thank you for the kind comments about what I did to the Jug! I look forward to seeing your paintscheme for the Jug, although I think personally the lightblue is just a little too light for my tastes. However, you are painting these planes very, very well! :ernae:

Chris

[Gnoopey]

3 more.

I'll have a crack at the Gnoopey's jugs just as soon as I can. :wiggle: :wavey:

Kev

Looking great Kev - yep, same as Willy, I'm sure Milton is smiling towards you :)

My Jug's paintkit is zipped up around 7.5 MB - got your addy - can your email account get that much in one piece?

[Moses03]

Nice looking Howard there Kev. :)


Moses

[dcc]

here's one I'm working on...

- dcc

[kevib1]

Excellent DCC,

I was looking for a paint kit for your '38's.
I'll leave it in your far more qualified and capable hands though :)

Looking forward to a little online formation in these.

I have Gnoopey's P47 so I shall be working on those this weekend.

Hopefully upload next week.

Kev

[Windrunner]

Those are really nice skins guys!

Have you ever considered to upload them here?

The SOH Squadron is getting shape!

[kevib1]

Those are really nice skins guys!

Have you ever considered to upload them here?

The SOH Squadron is getting shape!

Yep, I just need to get a them tidied up and I shall upload them for the team and all at SOH to fly.

Kev

[EasyEd]

Hey All,

Ferror You gonna make that Hornet paint available to us other Hornet pilots?

-Ed-

[Gnoopey]

here's one I'm working on...

- dcc

aaaaah - I'd like to have that one - correction ... I WANT it - to heck with all DH Hornets :D

[Ferry_vO]

Ferror You gonna make that Hornet paint available to us other Hornet pilots?

Will have to ask Epsillon for permission, as about 99% of that paint is his work. I just removed the registrations (Rather crudely) and added the SOH logo's.

I could sent it to anyone interested by e-mail though, just for personal use.

[EasyEd]

Hey All,

Ferror Are the logos available somewhere? I have the Hornet paintkit. Don't really know how to paint but can work on it as I also have Gimp.

-Ed-

[kevib1]

I guess I owe Tom the appology this time.

Thanks for the paint kit Gnoopey, All the hard work was done by you!

There is a couple of bits I haven't got right yet like the horizontal section before the tail and the dark shading on the drop tanks.

Kev

[Gnoopey]

I guess I owe Tom the appology this time.

Thanks for the paint kit Gnoopey, All the hard work was done by you!

There is a couple of bits I haven't got right yet like the horizontal section before the tail and the dark shading on the drop tanks.

Kev

my pleasure Kev - those are great looking 'beasts'! My bad of course with the stabilizer tail fin as well as with the drop tanks. I did really lazy texture mapping on both parts.

The master map is from the CFS3 sample for maximum frames - didn't want to change it. And the drop tanks were a later addition by myself - taking the texture pixels from the fuselage where the wings intersect with it. Don't try to fix what you cannot fix easily :)

[dcc]

here's my racing skin for the L:

http://www.kazoku.org/xp-38n/dcc/p38_t_soh.zip

It'll work for the J as well.

- dcc

[PRB]

Oh, that's nice :) Downloading now...

- Paul

[kevib1]

A bit of a busy weekend for me so I haven't had a chance t otry your texture dcc but it looks great.

I now have a password to upload here so I'll upload the spit and the Jug this evening. The howard needs a little tweaking to line up the texture sections just right. Hopefully, I'll get that done and up in the next day or two.

Are there any other planes that people are flying and would like an SOH skin for?

I don't have the DH Hornet but I'll paint the textures if I can and it's wanted. Did I hear mention of a paintkit for it?

A SeaFury is in the paint shop as a few of us were flying it last year.

Kev

[Windrunner]

Thanks for my new Splash dcc!
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a258/Windrunner17/dlgsplash.jpg

[Panaka]

should we post that pic in the recruitment threads

[Gnoopey]

should we post that pic in the recruitment threads

oh my - yes of course - great livery dcc and great splash Windrunner!!!

EDIT: just one question for dcc and or kevib: did you use a font for the SIM-OUTHOUSE and if yes, which one?

[Windrunner]

Feel free to do what you want with this pic!

(and do what you want in life too!):costumes:

[dcc]

Thanks for my new Splash dcc!


that is great! That image makes my simple little plane look great!

Gnoopey, I just lifted the sim-outhouse graphic from this site :d

- dcc

[kevib1]

I did use a font, Verdana I think. I'm at work so I can check hen I get home if required.
It isn't the one used for the logo as I can see it is different :d
Nothing else I tried seemed to be right either so I settled on this as it looked ok.
If anyone knows which font was used I should be able to correct my skins easily enough, I'm still a real newbie in PSP.

I did copy the blue globe and text from the top of this page for use on the nose art.

Great looking splash Windrunner.

Kev

[Gnoopey]

that is great! That image makes my simple little plane look great!

Gnoopey, I just lifted the sim-outhouse graphic from this site :d

- dcc

I did use a font, Verdana I think. I'm at work so I can check hen I get home if required .... snipped ...

thanx M8's - I might try to slap a little bit of color onto a B-29 :)

[kevib1]

Shall I send you the PSP files I created for the Jug. That would give you all the colours and fonts that I used.
I'm using PSPX. What version are you on?

Or/and I can post some swatches etc in here.

I'll sort that as soon as I get home in 2 hours or so.

I had thought of the B29. It will need a lot of paint :)

Kev

[Gnoopey]

Shall I send you the PSP files I created for the Jug. That would give you all the colours and fonts that I used.
I'm using PSPX. What version are you on?

Or/and I can post some swatches etc in here.

I'll sort that as soon as I get home in 2 hours or so.

I had thought of the B29. It will need a lot of paint :)

Kev

Kev,

I'm happy with what you did and I'm still using the now VERY old PSP7. So those newer .psp files are possibly not usable. During last nights hop from Wake Island towards Oahu, I'd 'learned' from the crowd, that I should now focus to possibly finish the RB-50F Superfortress. And I'm pretty limited in time at the moment. So if you want do paint the B-29, go ahead - repainting templates (attention BIG) are at flightsim and avsim only.

I could even send you some nice nose art girls to add like 'Lucky Lady', Sky Queen etc. etc.

kindest regards

[kevib1]

Kev,

I could even send you some nice nose art girls to add like 'Lucky Lady', Sky Queen etc. etc.

kindest regards

And there was me going to ask the wife to artistically pose! :d:d:d

We need a 'Miss SOH'. Can anyone think of anyone and is brave enough to ask for a photo?

I'll have a look on AvSim and see what I can do.

Kev

[Moses03]

Nice splash Damian. Now how about you grab a speedy prop and come join us? :wavey:



Are there any other planes that people are flying and would like an SOH skin for?


I would be curious what a Do-335 would look like in SOH colors. :d


Moses

[Willy]

The only women I know that might be willing to pose as "Miss Outhouse" we probably won't want for noseart... :costumes:

[kevib1]

If anyone else fancies getting there paintbrushes wet here are the colours I have been using.

I don't have the Do-335 Moses but I'll add it to the list if no-one fancies a try.

Kev

[Gnoopey]

The only women I know that might be willing to pose as "Miss Outhouse" we probably won't want for noseart...

rgr Willy - and I wouldn't even dare ...

Just as a reminder what I still 'owe' you guys to finish up packaging and uploading ... the SFM girls ...

Joltin' Josie, the Pacific Pioneer
http://gnoopey.dyndns.org:8000/images/B-29/_SFM-build/__upcoming/WIP/_JJ_Image76_640x.jpg

40th BG - 'Celestial Queen'
http://gnoopey.dyndns.org:8000/images/B-29/_SFM-build/__upcoming/WIP/_CQ_Image58_640x414.jpg

40th BG - 'Sky Queen'
http://gnoopey.dyndns.org:8000/images/B-29/_SFM-build/__upcoming/WIP/_SQ_Image51_640x445.jpg

9th BG ' Lucky Lady' - one of the few that got the Lady's nose art painted on both sides
http://gnoopey.dyndns.org:8000/images/B-29/_SFM-build/__upcoming/WIP/_Lucky-Lady-02_640x339.jpg

more stuff ==> http://gnoopey.dyndns.org:8000/images/B-29/_SFM-build/SFM-latest-prep-public.htm

[fliger747]

Where's "Kimber" when we need her...

[kevib1]

My First three repaints are up in the re-paint section once the admins have cleared them.

The three planes being the Spit, Howard and P-47.

These are my first repaints except for the P51B contest last year. Please go easy on me but all comments very welcome.

Team-Outhouse is taking shape.

Kev

[kevib1]

As this was my main ride lasst year I just had to get the paintbrushes wet again!
The ground crew have worked real hard buffing up the paint for the most streamlined finish :)

Kev

[Panaka]

Very much WIP

[Windrunner]

Manga in a B-29!!!!! Cool!!!!!


Moses wrote:
"Nice splash Damian. Now how about you grab a speedy prop and come join us? :wavey:"

Hey Kevin, my soul is with all of you!

[dcc]

Nice splash Damian. Now how about you grab a speedy prop and come join us? :wavey:



I saw that! :d

- dcc

[kevib1]

Very much WIP

Looking good Panaka.

I have Tom's template for the B29 from AvSim and I'm hopefully gonna get some paint her this weekend.
The ground crew have had to find a much bigger shed and a new batch of paint for this one but they tell me they are ready to go just as soon as the paint is dry on the Sea Fury's . :d

kev

[Panaka]

Have the main hull painted, but will have to redo the tail section. Can't get the horizontal decal strip to line up.

I'm gonna call her "Miss Baton." It won't be that girl on the nose, though. There's gonna be a refrence to how our baton looked when we handed it in after the race last year.

[Moses03]

I saw that! :d



Oops, I see how you interpreted that dcc. It does sound like I was poking fun but I wasn't. :costumes:

I just meant grab any plane you like!




Hey Kevin, my soul is with all of you!
Thanks D!


Moses

[Panaka]

What do you guys think of the girl I found willing to pose for the nose art?

[Gregory Paul]

OK here is something i've been working on. She is not yet done.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c338/76209Greg/77.jpg
I will be working on the SOH P-51B/C in a few days.

[Willy]

Looks good GP! Especially since my favorite Gee Bee also carries #77.

Anyone done one for the D-ware F4U-4 with drop tanks yet?

[Gregory Paul]

Anyone done one for the D-ware F4U-4 with drop tanks yet?

Sorry I dont have that one yet.

[kevib1]

Looking great GP!
Who's P51 is it?

Sorry Willy, I have got the Corsair either. Looks like you will have to get your paint pots out then :)

I'm just packaging these up for upload.

I know Pankaka is working on a B29 but I'd already promised Gnoopey I'd give her a go.

Kev

[Willy]

I'll give the 'sair a whirl, but no guarantees on rivets, reflectivity, etc....

[Ferry_vO]

Great colours Kev ! Remind me a bit of the old KLM colourscheme. ;)


Just uploaded my Hornet textures BTW.

[Panaka]

Kivib you stole my thunder.

Here's the still W.I.P. 'Miss Baton'

For a better picture of the nose art, look at the last post on page 3 of this thread.

[Gnoopey]

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I know Panaka is working on a B29 but I'd already promised Gnoopey I'd give her a go.

Kev

heaven is all 'blue' :) Jesses Kev, do you know that you're now the #2 repainter world wide, that has finally 'mastered' my overly complicated templates!!! I stopped collecting download statistics of the B-29 stuff back in late November - but by then, over 500 downloads had happened for the repainting templates only! And this is still #2 - wooohooooooo!

'Gsundheit' M8 :icon29: :ernae: :icon29:

[kevib1]

Those re very good templates Gnoop.

It took a little figuring out the layers layout but very well made.

I have a little problem with the mapping on the tail gun turret which appears to be mapped to a section somewhere in the middle of the fuselage right where the fat strip is showing on my paint. I can live with that, how often are you looking at the tail!!
The inside of the main wheel bays appears to have no mapping (or I can't find it) and is showing green from the model, I assume. Again, if you are looking at that you must be a stowaway!!

Kev

[Gregory Paul]

Ok I think i'm done with her unless you guys see something I need to add.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c338/76209Greg/77_2.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c338/76209Greg/77_1.jpg
It's the WOP P-51D. I'm not sure why I did this one as I don't plan on using it in the race. I now am going to do the WOP P-51H then the SOH P-51B.

Edit: Well maybe I need to take the pilot shoping!

[Gnoopey]

Ok I think i'm done with her unless you guys see something I need to add.

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It's the WOP P-51D. I'm not sure why I did this one as I don't plan on using it in the race. I now am going to do the WOP P-51H then the SOH P-51B.

Edit: Well maybe I need to take the pilot shoping!

looking just great GP!!!

[Gnoopey]

Those re very good templates Gnoop.

It took a little figuring out the layers layout but very well made.

I have a little problem with the mapping on the tail gun turret which appears to be mapped to a section somewhere in the middle of the fuselage right where the fat strip is showing on my paint. I can live with that, how often are you looking at the tail!!
The inside of the main wheel bays appears to have no mapping (or I can't find it) and is showing green from the model, I assume. Again, if you are looking at that you must be a stowaway!!

Kev

thank you and thank you!

Guess you're correct about the tail sphere of the tail turret - I'll have to check, don't know by heart - in one of the latest builds there are 448 3D parts in the 'VC' and 561 3D parts in the most detailed outside LOD model - hard to keep track of 'em all.

Yes - you're correct about the wheelwells / gear bays and the bomb bay. In the later builds (which are still not public yet) I've finally texture mapped these parts, too. Also the wing de-icer boots were finally mapped - had to do that to support a FIFI livery :)

[Panaka]

Here is my version of the B-29. As far as I'm concerned it's finished. let me know if you guys think it's worth it to upload the files.
It isn't as good as the other paints on display here, but I like it.

[kevib1]

Let us be the judge of how good it is :)

It looks just as good as any others posted in this thread so far.

I'll try it out later when I get home.

Not too sure of your flying style though!! :engel016:

Kev

[Stev]

been trying my hand at it too, i really need to get to grips with the reflective textures... i think i went over the top with the wax and polish, there are 2 shades of blue and some white under all that shine...

[Gnoopey]

been trying my hand at it too, i really need to get to grips with the reflective textures... i think i went over the top with the wax and polish, there are 2 shades of blue and some white under all that shine...

Stev - the least you'll gonna 'earn' (from Willy) is something like ... 'oh, shiny' :)

[Gnoopey]

Here is my version of the B-29. As far as I'm concerned it's finished. let me know if you guys think it's worth it to upload the files.
It isn't as good as the other paints on display here, but I like it.

go ahead Panaka! The most important thing is that YOU like what you did.

I'm 'world famous' to have a pretty 'weird' taste (and for notorious 'nit-picking') - don't like 'rusty' flaps and Manga girlies and I also think you should get rid of the 'circled R' on the vertical stab - but that's just my 'taste' ;)

The more choices we have, the better! Hey M8, I'm so happy that there's another repaint upcoming!!!

'Gsundheit' :ernae:

[Gregory Paul]

Ok here is WOP P-51H.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c338/76209Greg/h_2.jpg
and one more.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c338/76209Greg/h.jpg
:sleep:

[Panaka]

go ahead Panaka! The most important thing is that YOU like what you did.

I'm 'world famous' to have a pretty 'weird' taste (and for notorious 'nit-picking') - don't like 'rusty' flaps and Manga girlies and I also think you should get rid of the 'circled R' on the vertical stab - but that's just my 'taste' ;)

The more choices we have, the better! Hey M8, I'm so happy that there's another repaint upcoming!!!

'Gsundheit' :ernae:

They are not rusty, just red.:d
It's been uploaded.

[kevib1]

Just uploaded the B29 and Sea Fury paints. Should be available once admin clears them.

Although I don't have the WOP 'stangs I'm looking forward to the Donationware P51B/C.

Even if we don't win again this year we sure will look good!!

Kev

[kevib1]

How are your paints coming along GP?

I can't fly a leg in the current practice just yet as I am trying to fix our central heating but until then I have been playing with the paint brushes again.

Something a little slower than our usual but I thouht it would make for a great looking formation finish as we cross the line winning the race :)

Just playing with the M$ textures and done very quickly but I'll upload if you want it.

Kev

[fliger747]

Kev:

Good luck with the central heating. I had oil delivered yesterday, which sometimes clogs everything up despite two filters in series! Furnace quit (-10F) so I had an enjoyable evening taking stuff apart and blowing the filters and nozzles out with compressed air.

I was rewarded with a smokey "Wumph" as it fired off, albeit with a little extra fuel in the chamber!

How come it never quits in the Summer...

Regards: Tom...

[kevib1]

Thanks Tom,

My efforts are a lot less grand than yours.
We have a little house with a 'standard' UK gas boiler hot water and heating system. Not to much to go wrong but not much to fiddle with when it does.

I had assertained that the water pipes where where clogged up somewhere so I drained the whole system added the appropriate de-gundging fluid but :censored: if I could get the system to refill so had to resort to calling in a plumber.

Turns out the blockage was in one of the many bends of pipes running around the hot water storage tank. The plumber had to cut the effected pipe section out and then join in a new section.

If nothing else my efforts in draining the system saved a lot of chargable time keeping the plumbers bill down a bit!

Expensive week all in all as the car needed so garage time, new tyres, exhaust and brakes. I had also ordered a new graphics card and joystick just before all this happened. Typical timing! There goes this and the next quarters bonus.

I'll know for next time!!

Kev

[kevib1]

Heatings is all fixed and the house is on the market so I had five minutes to finish off a couple of last minutes bits.

Just uploaded an updated skin for Gnoopey's V2 jugs just incase anyone has been having problems getting it to show with the new version.

Rumour has it we will be starting the race in the team bus this year so I had to do a real quick and dirty Gooney bird which is also up and ready for download.

Now lets fly.

Kev

[Moses03]

Nice gooney. :)

Thanks for all your SOH house colors Kev!

I should also say thanks to all who knocked out the nice SOH racers.


Moses

[kevib1]

Thanks Moses,

I have enjoyed doing them all. It is a great way to learn how to repaint.

The default planes are not the easiest to paint with all the mirrored textures but that is part the reason why they are all so frame rate friendly.

Thanks to everyone else who has painted a racer or is flying one of mine.

Hopefully see lots of screenshots of them all in the next few days as we become the best dressed winning team in the race history :ernae:

Good luck all

Kev

[Willy]

Just did up me P-38 for this year...

[Panaka]

Sorry for the thread necromancy, but I wanted to know what you guys think of my new paintjob for the P-38.

[PRB]

Looks great! I like that blue-grey color. Goes good with the read and the invasion stipes too.
:ernae:

[Panaka]

I uploaded it.
Happy flying.

PS:
I have another one for the AS DH Hornet, but can't upload it. I have no idea who made the art work.

[grumpos]

Great work Panaka. The blue-grey finish is my favourite P-38 finish and the invasion stripes are the icing on the cake.:ernae:

Best wishes
Steve P