RealAir Spitfire [Archive]

jankees

December 1st, 2015, 01:57

I just finished uploading a series of paints for the RealAir Spitfire, you may have seen some of them in other threads.

Schreiner target tug:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss21994.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss21994.jpg.html)
http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/5508-realair-spitfire-ix-schreiner-ph-nfo/

MK805 of the Italian Air Force, currently in the museum in Vigna di Valle:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss21989.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss21989.jpg.html)
http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/5503-realair-spitfire-ix-italian-air-force-mk805/

'Eleonor', the aircraft of Major Jared, CO of the 309th FS/ 31st FG
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22030.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22030.jpg.html)
http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/5505-realair-spitfire-ix-usaaf-31st-fg-eleonor/

MK151 WR-F of 40 squadron, SAAF, based in Italy, december 1944.
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22045.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22045.jpg.html)
http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/5507-realair-spitfire-ix-saaf-40-sqn-mk151-wr-f/

jankees

December 1st, 2015, 01:59

MK210 as flown by Lt.Col Gustav Lundquist of the USAAF, Test Section, Boscombe Down. He made an emergency landing on Greenland while returning to the UK from the US. The Spitfire had been testing long range tanks at Wright Field. While waiting for spare parts, a mechanic, sgt Petta asked if he could paint nose art on the aircraft. When Col Lundquist returned, this was the result. On return to Boscombe Down, the noseart was removed and hung above the bar in the officers'mess.
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22142.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22142.jpg.html)
http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/5506-realair-spitfire-ix-raf-mk210/

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22070.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22070.jpg.html)
MJ586 LO-D of 602 squadron, flown by the French ace Pierre Clostermann (19 confirmed victories) during July 1944.
http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/5504-realair-spitfire-ix-raf-602-sqn-mj586-lo-d/

JensOle

December 1st, 2015, 03:26

Great stuff! For me the IX is the Spitfire shape, probably formed by the fact that the RNoAF flew this mark for most part of the war and therefor it is the most photographed mark in Norwegian books.

Did he fly a Spit from the US and back to the UK? Drop tank or not, that sounds like a very scary flight if you ask me!

huub vink

December 1st, 2015, 03:28

Thanks JanKees, I particularly like the Schreiner version. The best aircraft to fly on King's day :biggrin-new: :encouragement:

Cheers,
Huub

DaveWG

December 1st, 2015, 03:37

Thanks very much for these.:biggrin-new: After all these years the RAS Spitfire is still my all-time favourite FS addon.

jankees

December 1st, 2015, 06:28

Sorry, guys, if you downloaded them real quick, I mixed up some VC textures. So if you see the wrong wings from the VC, please download again.

jankees

December 2nd, 2015, 05:19

would you be interested in a Mk XIV repaint as well?

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22207.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22207.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22204.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22204.jpg.html)

wombat666

December 2nd, 2015, 05:24

Adrian Petford

December 2nd, 2015, 05:58

I have the A2A and RealAir Spitfires and love both, but the RealAir's still the only one I've accumulated repaints for and these will add nicely to my collection, Jan Kees. Top work as usual! :applause:

Like Dave said, there's just something about the RealAir Spitfire that keeps me going back to fly her time and again. :biggrin-new:

The included rendering of RAF West Malling complete with AI Spitfires is rather nice, too.

Highly recommended and exceptionally well catered for if you're a repaint fan.

jankees

December 2nd, 2015, 09:00

OK, still a few details to sort on that one, and this one too:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22221.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22221.jpg.html)

DaveB

December 2nd, 2015, 09:06

Its great seeing new paints for this old girl. Bravo Zulu JK:encouragement:

ATB
DaveB:)

Ian Warren

December 2nd, 2015, 11:42

Bradburger

December 2nd, 2015, 12:07

One thing I love is the compare between the sound sets of the A2A to the Realair , compare them both to the change and development within such a short time, only way I can compare it was a Hurricane was rebuilt here and on startup and ground run tests it near smack on to the A2A early Spit ... then to here the more throaty Realair Spit to the Mk16, go for it JK.

But the A2A Spitfire uses sounds recorded from a P-51 so sounds nothing like a Merlin III on either a Spitfire, or a Hurricane! :wink:

(From memory, the RA Spitfire IX & XIV uses a mixture of Merlin and Griffon and other engines, and doesn't really sound like either to me!)

Anyway, nice repaints Jan Kees.

Looking forward to the XIV repaints!

Cheers

Paul

DaveB

December 2nd, 2015, 12:51

But the A2A Spitfire uses sounds recorded from a P-51 so sounds nothing like a Merlin III on either a Spitfire, or a Hurricane! :wink:

(From memory, the RA Spitfire IX & XIV uses a mixture of Merlin and Griffon and other engines, and doesn't really sound like either to me!)

Anyway, nice repaints Jan Kees.

Looking forward to the XIV repaints!

Cheers

Paul

I'd tend to agree with that Paul:encouragement: One thing though.. regardless of accurate either model sounds.. the 'fly by' sounds on the RA Spit are far superior to A2A's. Music.. pure and simple:very_drunk:
ATB
DaveB:)

Ian Warren

December 2nd, 2015, 16:35

SOUND :cool:I disagree with the disagree'ers .. there is also a huge different in the sound pitch between the Merlin and Griffon, the early Merlin did had a more milder sound and is very distinctive in the air .. all it takes is the exhaust change, the doppler sound on the fuselage and to finish it off the extra power up to that 1600 to 2000 HP .. course the blades add a mix to the sound flavour ....

jankees

December 3rd, 2015, 00:58

well, I just paint them...

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22273.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22273.jpg.html)
http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/5512-realair-spitfire-xiv-raf-322-dutch-sqn-vl-q/

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22261.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22261.jpg.html)
http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/5511-realair-spitfire-xiv-raf-132-sqn-ff-b/

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22283.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22283.jpg.html)
http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/5510-realair-spitfire-xiv-raf-350-belgian-sqn-mn-f/

I hope you like them, and as always, if you do, I would appreciate a screenshot of it/them in action in your sim.

Ian Warren

December 3rd, 2015, 10:31

Looks great JK :encouragement:

jankees

December 4th, 2015, 04:18

Blackbird686

December 4th, 2015, 06:25

A 1/24th scale model of this Spitfire hangs from the ceiling in my basement, with the same paint scheme. Very nice, Jan.

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22261.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22261.jpg.html)

BB686:US-flag:

gribouil

December 4th, 2015, 07:25

is there room for one more in your hangar (nearly finished)?

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22330.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22330.jpg.html)

Of course there is...
Especially for a No.340 Free French RAF Squadron bird!!! :ernaehrung004:

jankees

December 5th, 2015, 04:07

two more done:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/OU-V-02.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/OU-V-02.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ZD-C-04.jpg

http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/profile/750-jankees/content/&type=downloads_file (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ZD-C-04.jpg.html)

jankees

December 6th, 2015, 06:50

last ones not so interesting? No worries, perhaps something French is more up your alley?

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22468.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22468.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22455.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22455.jpg.html)

dhasdell

December 6th, 2015, 07:11

I like the "standard" myself, but how about a free Polish or Czech?

jankees

December 6th, 2015, 07:14

sure, any particular aircraft in mind?

dhasdell

December 6th, 2015, 21:43

Not really, thanks - I'll have a look round and se if I can find one.

jankees

December 7th, 2015, 01:02

I can:
Czech 310 sqn:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22489.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22489.jpg.html)

Polish 315 Sqn:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22490.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22490.jpg.html)

jankees

December 7th, 2015, 08:15

might as well throw in another one..

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22576.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22576.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22581.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22581.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22558.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22558.jpg.html)

DaveWG

December 7th, 2015, 09:37

Great work as always Jankees. :encouragement:

MustangL2W

December 7th, 2015, 10:35

Those Spitfires are sensational!! That is such a great model, and you can never have too many repaints for it. I downloaded them all!!
Was wondering if Jan Kees would give any thought of doing the Museum of Flight's MK923?? That airplane was flown during the Normandy Invasion, and like so many others, went to the Dutch before ending up in Belgium. The "survivor" was later in the Movie "The Longest Day" and owned by actor Cliff Robertson. It was flown at Airshows by the legendary WWII RAF pilot Jerry Billing across the US and Canada for so many years. The airplane was a regular flyer until the last owner did not want to restore the originality of airframe and donated it to the Museum of Flight. It is just a beautiful airplane that I was lucky enough to see fly a few times before she was put away for History's sake. Still a stunner even sitting in the Museum.

jankees

December 8th, 2015, 05:19

I thought about it, but had a squadron mate already on my to-do list, 'Kay' of top Rhodesian/Greek ace John Plagis:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22629.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22629.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22621.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22621.jpg.html)

and the aircraft of 'ace on his first day' Bob Audet:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22597.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22597.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22598.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22598.jpg.html)

jankees

December 8th, 2015, 05:21

..and another Polish aircraft:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22639.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22639.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22642.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22642.jpg.html)

all to be uploaded soon(ish)

DaveB

December 8th, 2015, 05:41

I'll be adding DB-G to the growing collection:encouragement:

ATB
DaveB:)

dhasdell

December 8th, 2015, 06:35

Beautiful. Thanks a lot.

David

erican2

December 8th, 2015, 07:06

Beautiful repaints Jan any that's got a bit of wear and tear and seen a bit of action?

jankees

December 8th, 2015, 07:34

more than this you mean?

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22330.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22330.jpg.html)

erican2

December 8th, 2015, 10:13

That's a nicely worn used look.

jankees

December 9th, 2015, 04:50

previous ones are all on OZx, this will be the next bunch:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22753.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22753.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22715.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22715.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22710.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22710.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22751.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22751.jpg.html)

DaveB

December 9th, 2015, 05:38

Lovely work JK.. off for a spot of downloading now:encouragement:
Atb
DaveB:)

jankees

December 10th, 2015, 06:45

after all those camouflaged Spitfires, I thought I'd try my hand at a metal version. Here's my first attempt:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22776.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22776.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22769.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22769.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22783.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22783.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22777.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22777.jpg.html)

Spent most of today working on alpha's and spec's, and there's still quite a few errors to sort, so I'll tackle it again tomorrow. If you have any comments, I'd be happy to take them into account.

Bradburger

December 10th, 2015, 08:28

Very nice work as usual Jan Kees.

(Still catching up on downloading all your RA Spitfire repaints).

One thing you might want to do is remove the 'rogue' rear access door that is on the port side of the fuselage, from the bump map.

(Marcel Ritzema did this for his repaints I seem to recall).

Cheers

Paul

JensOle

December 10th, 2015, 12:48

Bradburger

December 10th, 2015, 14:16

A great collection we are getting :-)

I found the RAF roundels which are part of the paintkit a bit dull and without colour/wrong colour. In the end I made new ones and if you are interested I can send them to you. I also did some work on the yellow leading edge IFF paint and the mg ports

Good point Jens-Ole.

(I forgot to mention that in my previous post!)

The other thing I would say is that the default colouring/effect on the exhaust ports could do with adjusting to look more realistic. Currently, it doesn't look quite right to me, and hides the shape and the nice modelling of them.

Btw, do you have any more repaints planned or in the works for the RA Spits?

Cheers

Paul

Fulbert

December 10th, 2015, 15:20

You can find a lot of belgian RA Spitfires here : http://library.avsim.net/download.php?DLID=151283

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=32650&stc=1

gray eagle

December 10th, 2015, 17:10

Thanks Jankees, very nice :encouragement:. I just got the RealAir Spitifre 2008. :santahat:

BTW It looks like the tail wheel is locked, is there a lock/unlock option?

http://i.imgsafe.org/b093a9f.jpg

jankees

December 10th, 2015, 20:36

JensOle,

by all means, send them over, I'm always looking for ways to improve. I must have missed those machine gun ports because they are red, something I don't see too well..
I'll have a look at the exhausts as well.

Gray Eagle: looking good there.

Fulbert: thank you, a few of those were on my to-do list!

jankees

December 11th, 2015, 01:01

hatch gone:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22796.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22796.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22801.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22801.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22805.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22805.jpg.html)

not quite happy with the metal, so I'll continue tinkering with that...

noddy

December 11th, 2015, 01:55

Breathing new life into this superb model, any thanks Jankees.

mgr

December 11th, 2015, 02:18

Hiya,

Don't want to hijack this thread :pirate: :engel016:, yet also release some time ago the following repaints of this beautiful RealAir Spitfire! :ernaehrung004:

1 Dutch/RAF
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?88142-RealAir-Simulations-Spitfire-Mk-IX-RAF-322-quot-Dutch-quot-Squadron-3W-B-MK265-zip&highlight=

2 French/RAF:
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?93955-RAF-Supermarine-Spitfire-Mk-IX-French-340-amp-345-Squadron-zip&highlight=french+spitfires

3 RAF BBMF
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?88412-RealAir-Simulations-Spitfire-Mk-IX-RAF-BBMF-MK356-circa-2014-zip&highlight=

Regards,

Marcel

dougal

December 11th, 2015, 02:49

hatch gone:

not quite happy with the metal, so I'll continue tinkering with that...

How's about a polished Jan? ;-)

jankees

December 11th, 2015, 03:28

naaah, polish it not really my thing, too much work....

JensOle

December 11th, 2015, 05:02

Jan,

I'll send you the files as a drop box link. Check pm!

JensOle

December 11th, 2015, 05:04

Good point Jens-Ole.

(I forgot to mention that in my previous post!)

The other thing I would say is that the default colouring/effect on the exhaust ports could do with adjusting to look more realistic. Currently, it doesn't look quite right to me, and hides the shape and the nice modelling of them.

Btw, do you have any more repaints planned or in the works for the RA Spits?

Cheers

Paul

Yeah, I got at least 15 Spitfire IX paints which I never have released. Sort of ran out of steam before I had them packed up and ready for released..

jankees

December 11th, 2015, 07:10

a bit more work, better, or don't you think so?

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22878.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22878.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22879.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22879.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22880.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22880.jpg.html)

gray eagle

December 11th, 2015, 08:34

I like it! :santahat:

a bit more work, better, or don't you think so?

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22878.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22878.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22880.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22880.jpg.html)

gray eagle

December 11th, 2015, 09:08

I contacted the Real Air support wanting to know if there was a way to manually download the textures for archival purposes.
They responded that the only way to get the extra liveries was to use the installer program; the liveries are installed to the
directory automatically where your main Spitfire is located, otherwise, they suggested making copies of the installed textures.

JensOle

December 11th, 2015, 09:52

Not sure i follow you, extra liveries can be installed into the realair spitfire as any other fs addon aircraft. Or was you talking about something else?

huub vink

December 11th, 2015, 09:55

I think it looks nice JanKees :encouragement:. But perhaps a bit difficult to judge based on just a few images made under similar light conditions. But from experience I know it is difficult to find the right alpha-spec-bump combination on this model to create realistic metal look.

Looking forward to test your efforts,

Cheers,
Huub

gray eagle

December 11th, 2015, 10:20

Not sure i follow you, extra liveries can be installed into the realair spitfire as any other fs addon aircraft. Or was you talking about something else?

I was talking about how the repaints are automatically installed via realair installer (an all or nothing option). What I was interested in was the downloading the actual repaints as a zip file that way I can just activate the ones I want to reinstall later. Otherwise, I have to find the textures and zip them myself. I wanted to select and intsall just the liveries I wanted.

jankees

December 11th, 2015, 12:59

But from experience I know it is difficult to find the right alpha-spec-bump combination on this model to create realistic metal look

I know (now) what you mean, just tried it in bright sunlight......not very good I fear, too dark, not shiny enough...
oh well, back to the drawing board

Bradburger

December 13th, 2015, 10:14

Yeah, I got at least 15 Spitfire IX paints which I never have released. Sort of ran out of steam before I had them packed up and ready for released..

Well, the first part is good to know!

Maybe you'll release them one day.

That silver USAAF scheme is looking nicer still Jan Kees.

One other detail regarding your repaints I forgot to mention was for the removal the depicted red fabric adhesive cover on the outer (short) cannon stub.

In reality, this was hemispherical and solid (as seen in attached picture of MKV AR501), but for some reason, RealAir modelled it like the inner 0.5" gun port, as on the 'e' armament wing.

The other thing I would remove is the stencilling for the wing leading edge fuel tanks, which were only a feature of the MKVII, VIII, XIV, & XVIII.

Cheers

Paul

dhasdell

December 13th, 2015, 21:27

Remember AR501 is preserved, and not necessarily typical of a period a/c, though. That prop and engine make it effectively a IX after all.

Bradburger

December 14th, 2015, 13:21

Remember AR501 is preserved, and not necessarily typical of a period a/c, though. That prop and engine make it effectively a IX after all.

Well, not really!

The DH prop, whilst not the version fitted to the Spitfire, is close to the type fitted to MKVs in Lieu of the Rotol type. And the multi ejector exhausts were often fitted to MKVs with low altitude Merlins, such as the 50M/55M.

AR501 at the time the picture was taken, had a approximately a Merlin 45 (single stage/single speed supercharger), the type fitted to MKVs and not MKIXs (two speed/two stage supercharger).

Anyway, the point of the picture was to show the outer hemispherical blanked off cannon stub (the same as fitted on early wing MKIXs), which as I said, is square on the RA model, and should be as in my picture!

I would point out that the cannon shroud/fairing (whichever you prefer to call it) is the wrong type for the MKV, as this would be the tapered type, again as per MKIXs with the early wing.

(Whilst it looked the same as the 'c' wing of the MKV, the early MKIX wing was never officially referred to as having a 'c' wing, or called by that variant i.e. a MK.IXc).

So other than the cannon shroud/fairing being the wrong type, AR501 is to all intents and purposes (with a large number of embodied modifications) how a late MKV would have looked during WWII!

Cheers

Paul

jankees

December 16th, 2015, 05:23

back home again, and back to tweaking EP-A, here's a mix of summer and winter shots:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22933.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22925.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22925.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22925.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22967.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22967.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22931.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22931.jpg.html)

we are getting closer I think..

jankees

December 16th, 2015, 05:26

and while I was busy, I thought I'd do another one as well..

I assume most of you will have seen this movie?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie3SrjLlcUY

OK, wrong model, and I can't get rid of the guns with the MK.IX (I think?) and the bulletproff glass, but still fun, right?

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22946.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22946.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss22943.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss22943.jpg.html)

michaelvader

December 16th, 2015, 06:17

HALLO FRIENDS;

I know thar several Spitfire has been found by the Luftwafe and after repair have ben test flown at Rechlin testfield and also at "Cirkus Rosarius"
an unit who presented the captured enemy aircraft to the front line units.
I do mot know if they also captured this special type of the Spit.
Wouldn'it be an interesting repaint theme?
here some text I found on the net
a)
EN685 Spitfire PR.X1 (Merlin 61); No.542 Sqn; FTR Hannover, force-landed 13.5.44; To the Luftwaffe; Repaired, and to "Zirkus Rosarius" (2nd/OKL), marked 'T9+EK'; Flown by Lt KH Messer (First Group of No.53 (F) Wing [I/JG.53]) from Hannover-Wunstorf to Hustedt (NE of Hannover) 31.7.44; Demonstration at Dortmund, Monchengladbach, Bonninghardt, Bonn, Stadte and Husum from 2.8. to 11.8.44; Flown 21.8.44; Demonstrated by pilots of No.26 (F)Wing [JG.26] at Reinsehlen (near Schneverdingen, c.40m E of Bremen) in 11.44; Fate unknown
b)
PL...? Spitfire PR.XI (Merlin 70); RAF unit unknown; Force landed and to Luftwaffe 1944; "Zirkus Rosarius" (2nd/OKL), marked 'T9+BB'; Shown HannoverWunstorf in 1944; Fate unknown
Possibilities: PL834 (No.16 Sqn), FTR Arnhem 20.9.44; PL904 (No.541 Sqn) FTR Bremen 28.9.44; PL906 (No.542 Sqn) FTR Munich 27.11.44; PL916 (No.683 Sqn) FTR Stuttgart 8.10.44; PL919 (No.541 Sqn) FTR Frankfurt 24.12.44; PL925 (No.400 Sqn) FTR Ruhr 28.10.44.

happylandings
Yours
Papi

jankees

December 16th, 2015, 06:40

here you go:
http://static.rcgroups.net/forums/attachments/1/7/1/8/6/2/a3919224-103-1-Spitfire-PRIX-Luftwaffe-captured-T9%2BEB-Germany-01.jpg (http://static.rcgroups.net/forums/attachments/1/7/1/8/6/2/a3919224-103-1-Spitfire-PRIX-Luftwaffe-captured-T9%2BEB-Germany-01.jpg)

I think this is one of the PR XI's, but I can't really see the registration apart from T9

and I think this paint was done already.

dougal

December 16th, 2015, 07:01

So, so pleased to see this elderly addon still getting the attention it deserves. What a tribute to the guys at RealAir, that after all this time, this is still worthy of such artistic talent.
Many thanks to ALL the great repainters out there

:applause::applause::applause:

jankees

December 16th, 2015, 07:36

but it's just such a great model! I've bought 2015-payware that wasn't as good as this...

meanwhile, some details:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss23004.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss23004.jpg.html)

I've been scratching the metal:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss23002.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss23002.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss23001.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss23001.jpg.html)

wingview from the cockpit:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss23003.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss23003.jpg.html)
even in the shadow it has a metallic sheen to it.

any thoughts?

Bradburger

December 16th, 2015, 08:56

Lovely work there Jan Kees.

Well worth the extra effort, and I like the metallic shadows and the scratches!

PL944 looks great too.

Cheers

Paul

jankees

December 17th, 2015, 06:25

I just uploaded the USAAF PR (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/5538-realair-spitfire-ix-usaaf-pa944/) paint on Ozx, I hope you like it?

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/944-002.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/944-002.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/944-001.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/944-001.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/944-004.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/944-004.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/944-006.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/944-006.jpg.html)

gray eagle

December 17th, 2015, 09:08

jankees

December 17th, 2015, 09:20

Link goes to
Something went wrong. Please try again.
Error code: EX126

works fine when I click on it?
Here's the full link: http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/5538-realair-spitfire-ix-usaaf-pa944/

and this one is nearly ready too:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/EP_A_08.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/EP_A_08.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/EP_A_13.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/EP_A_13.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/EP_A_05.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/EP_A_05.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/EP_A_10.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/EP_A_10.jpg.html)

CP1207

December 17th, 2015, 09:50

OK, wrong model, and I can't get rid of the guns with the MK.IX (I think?) and the bulletproff glass, but still fun, right? Yes it is!

The link works if you are logged into aussiex. Otherwise I also get the EX126 error.
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=32916&stc=1

gray eagle

December 17th, 2015, 09:52

Jankees,
I have two different browsers and tried that link with both and this is what I am looking at on my monitor.

Was I supposed to sign in? I can't get any orbx forms et al.

this link doesn't work either

http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/category/1-ozx-scenery/

http://s11.postimg.org/66ki1h043/Capture.jpg

ijay

December 17th, 2015, 10:01

jankees

December 17th, 2015, 10:07

It seems you have to be signed in now, I've asked Jaykae what's what...

gray eagle

December 17th, 2015, 10:10

Got It! :encouragement: Thanks, use to not have to log in to get any downloads, now that I logged in, that made all the difference. :santahat:

Thanks ijay and Jankees for the HU.

gaucho_59

December 17th, 2015, 10:34

Got It! :encouragement: Thanks, use to not have to log in to get any downloads, now that I logged in, that made all the difference. :santahat:

Thanks ijay and Jankees for the HU.

I get the page for about a fraction of a second and it goes away...
where is this link on the far top right????????????

G.

jankees

December 17th, 2015, 12:43

here's a dropbox link for those who can't login on OZx: https://www.dropbox.com/s/xo4g2qi2vf0pw0x/JK_RealAir_Spitfire_USAAF_PA944.zip?dl=0

huub vink

December 17th, 2015, 12:44

Thanks JanKees! :encouragement:

gray eagle

December 17th, 2015, 14:04

In your readme, I viewed the very interesting story about the pilot and this plane (944) from the youtube link your provided. Thanks for sharing this info with us. :encouragement:

A great story of the actual pilot and his account of the mission and wheels up landing. He seemed very impressed with the Spit. Very well done video and thank you Jankees for

doing up a great paint. :santahat:

gaucho_59

December 17th, 2015, 21:27

here's a dropbox link for those who can't login on OZx: https://www.dropbox.com/s/xo4g2qi2vf0pw0x/JK_RealAir_Spitfire_USAAF_PA944.zip?dl=0

Is the airplane available anywhere?
G.

DaveWG

December 17th, 2015, 22:00

RealAir Simulations.

http://www.realairsimulations.com/spitfire/info.php?page=spitfire_overview

jankees

December 18th, 2015, 02:08

I uploaded the shiny US paint as well:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/EP_A_14.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/EP_A_14.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/EP_A_13.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/EP_A_16.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/EP_A_13.jpg.html)

Link to the paint on OZx: http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/5540-realair-spitfire-ix-usaaf-ep-a/

I'd love some feedback on this one.....

huub vink

December 18th, 2015, 03:46

I would love to have a close look at the shiny one, but I'm afraid what ever I try to do to get access to Aussiex.org it simply doesn't work :dizzy:.

A puzzled Huub

dhasdell

December 18th, 2015, 03:54

I am getting "Something went wrong. Please try again" from the link above. It will let me sign in, though, and then find the file and download it.

menef

December 18th, 2015, 04:15

Thank you JK for all your paints!

gray eagle

December 18th, 2015, 04:39

Some Pics of that shiny blue paint taking off in dawns early light from KNQA at 07:30 hrs.

Note: I paused the screen and as I panned, I snapped these. Notice the bright reflection of sunrise and as I rotated the views the reflection changes.

Thanks Jankees for the nice paint. Were all the Blue US Spitfires photo recons?

http://s15.postimg.org/fmfg0uqqz/Spit.jpg

http://s30.postimg.org/j5hznhdv5/Spit_1.jpg

http://s28.postimg.org/8gz68ech9/Spit_2.jpg

gray eagle

December 18th, 2015, 04:40

http://s27.postimg.org/9e9ylfx7n/Spit_3.jpg

http://s27.postimg.org/ble79d2hv/Spit_4.jpg

jankees

December 18th, 2015, 05:56

Huub, apparently, you need to login at OZx before you can download at the moment, no idea why this is the case at the moment...

gray eagle, all photorecon Spitfires were in principle blue, both US and RAF ones. The one you show was a 'private' aircraft, and should be bare metal. Did I make it too blue? (This may sound as a stupid question, but I am rather colorblind..)

and the fun bit about Spitfires is that you can just continue painting them:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss23230.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss23230.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss23242.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss23242.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss23243.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss23243.jpg.html)

here, I'm not 100% sure about the color, Foliage Green. What do you think, too light?
And yes, it should be a Mk VIII, but close enough I think.

gray eagle

December 18th, 2015, 06:35

Huub, apparently, you need to login at OZx before you can download at the moment, no idea why this is the case at the moment...

gray eagle, all photorecon Spitfires were in principle blue, both US and RAF ones. The one you show was a 'private' aircraft, and should be bare metal. Did I make it too blue? (This may sound as a stupid question, but I am rather colorblind..)

Now I am confused, here is part of your readme in your (JK_RealAir_Spitfire_USAAF_EP-A.zip):
This folder contains a repaint for the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX by Real Air. It shows USAAF Spitfire IXc EP-A, which was the personal aircraft of Lt.Col. E.P. Allen of the 9th Tactical Air Command, England, 1944. Rumour has it he traded his Mustng with the RAF for this Spitfire.

It looks blue to me and I thought that it was supposed to be blue.

jankees

December 18th, 2015, 07:17

so no photorecon, but rather the 'personal'aircraft of Col Allen. It has no camera's either.
As for the color, if it looks blue to you, then possibly it is blue(ish perhaps?), that would be my mistake then..it looks light grey to me, but as I said, I have no idea

DaveB

December 18th, 2015, 07:38

It doesn't look blue to me JK. I had to search to make sure which paint ge was talking about.

GE.. your screenies don't look blue mate. Might it be how you're seeing it on your monitor?
Atb
DaveB:)

DaveWG

December 18th, 2015, 08:28

Doesn't look blue to me either, although in P3dv3 it does seem shinier. May be due a different environment map.

gray eagle

December 18th, 2015, 08:55

http://s27.postimg.org/9e9ylfx7n/Spit_3.jpg

http://s27.postimg.org/ble79d2hv/Spit_4.jpg

When I look at color and pan from left to right/ sunny side and other side the hue looks a tad blue, It's no biggie to me. It looks really nice, I'm just curious at to what color
it is supposed to be. At any rate, it is an attractive paint. :santahat:

gray eagle

December 18th, 2015, 09:08

Earlier (in link below) you posted some samples of this plane, and based on that, it does look more of a bare shiny aluminum (no blue).

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?49112-A2A-Spitfire-out!/page13 (http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?49112-A2A-Spitfire-out!/page13) #305

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/2010/FX9710.jpg

http://www.austinsms.org/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/Spitfire%20EP%20A.JPG

jankees

December 19th, 2015, 00:44

so let's leave the metal ones for now, and concentrate on a few Ozzies. RAF Spits very rarely sported any kind of noseart, but I found a few RAAF ones that did:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss23278.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss23278.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss23289.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss23289.jpg.html)

any comments? And what did you make of the color of the RAAF spit I posted earlier. Not too blue, was it?

jankees

December 19th, 2015, 08:34

staying with the Australian theme, but back to the metal....

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss23311.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss23311.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss23340.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss23340.jpg.html)

jankees

December 25th, 2015, 03:04

merry X-mas to all!

and yet anothyer Ozzie Spit slowly emerging from the paintshed:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss23474.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss23474.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/ss23467.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/ss23467.jpg.html)

DaveB

December 25th, 2015, 04:06

Merry Christmas JK:encouragement:

What squadron is that? Wonder if they ever had a B code (DL-B)? That would go nicely with my Bader DB as another 'personal' mount:biggrin-new:

EDIT; 54 Squadron RAF. Codes KL, DL, HF. Can't find a DL-B though!!
ATB
DaveB:)

jankees

December 25th, 2015, 05:57

I think I saw a pic of a DL-B somewhere, I'll have another look

Ian Warren

December 25th, 2015, 13:05

jankees

September 18th, 2016, 03:00

I just uploaded a few more paints for the Real Air Spitfire:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/jk1266.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/jk1266.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/jk1240.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/jk1240.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/jk1260.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/jk1260.jpg.html)

you'll find them, as usual, on OZx (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/profile/750-jankees/content/&type=downloads_file).

DaveB

September 18th, 2016, 03:47

Beautiful JK:encouragement:

ATB
DaveB:)

gribouil

September 18th, 2016, 09:31

gribouil

September 18th, 2016, 09:39

Here is a quick link to a picture of Spitfire NH571:
https://fr.pinterest.com/pin/310044755578889424/
Anyway, I think I should have started by saying thank you as GC 1/2 is my favourite squadron... :wink:

jankees

September 18th, 2016, 10:56

I think you are right. I've uploaded a quick new version, see if that is better. If not, you'll have to wait till next weekend.

gribouil

September 18th, 2016, 11:38

I'll have a look tomorrow...
Thanks Jan Kees! :wavey:

Ian Warren

September 18th, 2016, 12:27

Looking absolutely brilliant JK, Colin Grey .. nobody wanted him only to find become a lethal weapon system with a Spitfire strapped to him :encouragement:

Bradburger

September 18th, 2016, 13:16

Thanks JK.

Cheers

Paul

gribouil

September 26th, 2016, 08:48

Hi Jan Kees,
this version is a bit disappointing to me... Let me explain:
You've produced lots of fantastic repaints, I especially like your "Eleonor" repaint and I was hoping for the same quality.
I find the "Stork" insignia of this repaint to be very blurry... May be does it come from the fact that it is an interim version?
Anyway, I must thank you for all the work done and the time spent!!! :ernaehrung004:
Cheers,

Stéph.

I think you are right. I've uploaded a quick new version, see if that is better. If not, you'll have to wait till next weekend.

jankees

September 27th, 2016, 06:44

oh dear, disappointment, we can't have that. Apparently I was a bit too quick with my changes, due to a lack of time. Next time I'll need to let you wait a bit longer and make sure it is the right version. Try downloading (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/5835-real-air-spitfire-ix-5a-l-free-french-no329-sqn/) again...

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/jk1297.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/jk1297.jpg.html)

and the eagle-eyed among you will have seen I made a mistake with Colin Gary's aircraft too, so there too, please try again (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/5837-real-air-spitfire-ix-ma408-cg-no-322-wing/):

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/jk1302.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/jk1302.jpg.html)

my painting time is rather limited lately, so it seems I have been cutting corners, I'll try better in the future.

gribouil

September 27th, 2016, 09:00

Hi Jan Kees,
your last version is fine for me, thanks!
Cheers,

Stéph.

Paul Domingue

September 28th, 2016, 11:15

Great to see you back to the easel again Jankees.
My easel is broken for the time being.

SpaceWeevil

September 28th, 2016, 11:53

Thanks Jankees for these great late-blooming skins. Honestly, how many other add-ons are this good at this age? My RealAir trio of the Spitfire, Scout and SF-260 must be about the best value aircraft I've ever bought - as good in P3D v3 today as they were in Vanilla FSX nearly (good grief!) nine years ago.

jankees

October 3rd, 2016, 08:09

since you like it so much, here's another one:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/jk1366.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/jk1366.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/jk1364.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/jk1364.jpg.html)

because I like it too!

jankees

October 10th, 2016, 06:50

I thought I'd continue with the career of Colin Gray:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/jk1381.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/jk1381.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/jk1378.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/jk1378.jpg.html)

and then I thought, why not a few more?

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/jk1371.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/jk1371.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/jk1403.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/jk1403.jpg.html)

Bradburger

October 10th, 2016, 11:39

MK.XIVs are looking nice Jankees.

One small detail I notice that needs correcting is the position of the camera port on RM818.

It' needs to be lowered, as it's too high on the fuselage and should have a teardrop shroud as seen in the images below.

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=43679&stc=1

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=43680&stc=1

(RM927 picture credit : - Peter R. Arnold)

Cheers

Paul

jankees

October 10th, 2016, 12:49

aha, that was not very clear on my picture... back to the drawing board!

JensOle

October 10th, 2016, 13:03

My try at the camera fairing..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/JensOle/Europe/Scrshot2201.jpg~original

Ian Warren

October 10th, 2016, 13:17

Looking Superb JK :very_drunk:, I do love it when all this extra photo material and details pops out, Paul :encouragement:

JensOle (http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/member.php?8590-JensOle) , Done !

Bradburger

October 10th, 2016, 15:31

My try at the camera fairing..

Ah yes, I remember!

(I was going to suggest JKB might borrow your bump map for it!)

Here are a few more pictures of the high back FR.XIV fuselage camera doors.

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=43684&stc=1

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=43685&stc=1

I also found this excerpt from a model decal sheet which features RM818, although it's on the small side: -

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=43686&stc=1

The other thing if I might suggest, is to remove the 'rogue' battery access hatch on the rear starboard fuselage, as Jens Ole has done on his repaints.

Cheers

Paul

jankees

October 11th, 2016, 00:32

I couldn't find JensOle's paint, so I made my own bump map, is this better?

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/jk1429.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/jk1429.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/jk1442.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/jk1442.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/jk1431.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/jk1431.jpg.html)

DaveB

October 11th, 2016, 00:42

Smashing work Jankees:encouragement:

If I may be so bold.. the teardrop fairing looks just a little on the large side.. especially on the LH side? Could be the viewing angle as the RH side one looks smaller in the screenie and I'll bet they're both the same size on the bump.
ATB
DaveB:)

jankees

October 11th, 2016, 02:05

ha, you may be so bold!
They were the same on either side, and now they still are, but smaller..

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/jk1453.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/jk1453.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/jk1461.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/jk1461.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/jk1459.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/jk1459.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/jk1463.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/jk1463.jpg.html)

AussieMan

October 11th, 2016, 03:07

You certainly like spending time around Tamworth (YSTW) JK.

JamieC

October 13th, 2016, 03:19

Love the repaints so far, thanks!

Would it be possible to do PS915 in her new silver colour scheme to represent Spitfire PS852. I know the actual aircraft is a Mk XIX but the Mk XIV could substitute well enough.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8719/28384948644_47ce16cd6b_b.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8663/28384946864_e0dea0bcd4_b.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CqTKb5kWYAIaCpA.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CquhD7AW8AEnmwC.jpg

Would be great if this could be done

Thanks
Jamie

jankees

October 30th, 2016, 04:50

I'll think about it!
In the meantime:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/jk1602.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/jk1602.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/jk1637.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/jk1637.jpg.html)

jankees

December 17th, 2016, 02:14

Real Air may have gone, but their models remain!
So one more paint for the Spitfire Mk XIV:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/jk2178.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/jk2178.jpg.html)

Spitfire Mk.XIV RM656 DL-F, which was the aircraft that Captain Jean Maridor, of the Free French Air Force, was flying on the 3rd of August 1944, when he was killed while destroying a V1. Jean Maridor was born in Le Havre, France on the 24 November, 1920. He became interested in flying at a young age. He stopped his studies to focus of this new interest. Maridor began to take many courses in flying. He obtained his pilot's license at 16, making him the youngest pilot in France. In 1939, he joined the French Air Force and received his pilot's wings in September 1939, continuing his training on the Dewoitine D520. He joined a squadron just two days before the French Surrender, only to receive the order to burn his aircraft. After the French surrender, Maridor left to go to England with many other French pilots, where he joined the R.A.F. After training, he began flying with the 615 Squadron on Hurricanes. He scored his first kill on the 14th of October 1941. In February 1942, he transferred to 91 squadron, flying Spitfires, where he scored a further 8 kills, one of which was Lt Paul Galland, the brother of Adolf Galland, in October 1942.
From June 1944, 91 squadron flew the Spitfire Mk XIV and specialized in shooting down the V1's that the Germans started sending over to the UK. Capt Maridor was successful at this too, shooting down 6 of the Doodlebugs before his final flight on the 3rd of August 1944. On this day, Maridor intercepted a Doodlebug over Rolvenden around 12:33. Flying towards the bomb, he shot at it at 12:39. Although he hit it, the bomb was only damaged not destroyed. On his second attack, he saw the bomb was heading for Benenden School, which at the time was being used as a military hospital. Knowing that hundreds of lives would be lost if the bomb was to hit, Maridor launched a final attack at 12.43. He approached to less than 50 metres to ensure he would not miss a second time. The Doodlebug exploded this time, but the wing of his plane was caught in the explosion and ripped from the body. The plane crashed beside the lake on the school grounds, killing Maridor just 8 days before his wedding. His fiancée has been quoted as saying he would not have hesitated in his attack on the bomb. He knew that many lives would have been lost otherwise.

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Spitfire/jk2175.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/Spitfire/jk2175.jpg.html)

link to paint: http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/5919-real-air-spitfire-xiv-rm656-dl-f-no-91-sqn/