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Bomber_12th
November 17th, 2011, 21:50
Merry Christmas, early! ; )

I thought of anyone out there that could love this photo as much as I do, it would be you. First take a look at the photo (it's huge!):

http://mighty8thaf.preller.us/gallery/20thFGKingsCliffeEnglandphotosfromvarioussourcespr ovidedby20thFighterWingAssociation/20FG_USAAF_Day_1_Aug_1945c?full=1

Then you can read some about it here:

http://www.network54.com/Forum/149674/thread/1321583541/A+GREAT+photo%2C+and+my+lengthy+inventory+of+its+c ontents
(http://www.network54.com/Forum/149674/thread/1321583541/A+GREAT+photo%2C+and+my+lengthy+inventory+of+its+c ontents)
Not really a good repaint resource, but quite fascinating none-the-less, and I thought you would like it.

skyhawka4m
November 17th, 2011, 22:08
I like it for the double malcom hood......love those hacks!

jankees
November 17th, 2011, 22:46
aaaah John, you can read my mind...
I'm back home, finishing my first paint, and next in line was the 20th FG. Let's see if I can make some nice paints for your baby...

meanwhile, here's "Martin's Gloria":

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Belgie/FX13643.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Belgie/FX13645.jpg

jankees
November 18th, 2011, 04:25
and here is a first wip shot of the first 20th FG paint:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Belgie/FX13677.jpg

more to come...

jankees
November 18th, 2011, 05:57
update:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Belgie/FX13699.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Belgie/FX13688.jpg

robcap
November 18th, 2011, 13:22
Fantastic piece of history!

R.

Bomber_12th
November 18th, 2011, 13:25
I had forgotten I had posted this thread last night... : )

As I mentioned in the "Little Friends II" thread, I am really liking the look of these new repaints, Jan Kees!

jankees
November 19th, 2011, 05:43
I couldn't resist doing more from the 20th FG, especially with a name like this:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Belgie/FX13754.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Belgie/FX13757.jpg

and yes, I have started on some pianokeys as well, but this is still very early wip, this one has a long way to go yet (and no time of course)...

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Belgie/FX13744.jpg

Bomber_12th
November 19th, 2011, 06:06
Excellent work! Besides those that were obviously devoid of a dorsal fin fillet early on, at least eventually, there seems to have been a numer of P-51D-5-NA's in the 20th FG with dorsal fin fillets fitted as well (though to the un-trained eye, they may sometimes appear like a later D-model because of the fillet). Just something to look for, though I'm sure you already knew. ; )

gtirob01
November 19th, 2011, 11:55
Awesome picture, and beautiful repaints Jan! We need some of those paints for the A2A Mustang! :wavey:

jankees
November 19th, 2011, 12:04
John, why do you think I cut off the tail in that last shot?

Rob, I've done quite afew 20th FG paints for the old A2A mustang, the new one isn't out yet, patience...