Supermarine S-5

[SunDog]

It must be said you haven't chosen the simplest shape to represent. I'm sure the Gee Bee is an easier draw.

yep I think I jumped in feet first with this one, A Gee Bee looks quite attractive at the moment

[RAF_Loke]

Well I have to say it's an amazing piece of art you have made there. Love that plane along with the other racers from that period. Have them all in my FS9 .

[SunDog]

Thanks Loke, Yep me too I love the 1920s and 1930s aircraft as well. they have an elegances about them like a thoroughbred racehorse beautiful in their design and powerful. A look that screams Art Deco, Smooth racing lines just pure class.

[zenandzen]

Hi,
i found these & thought they may help with colour choices for you........


Trans Global Aircraft

Looks great so far.
Gerry

[SunDog]

Thanks zenandzen,
I've looked at quite a few image's of the S-5 and the closest I have found to the earlier 1927 colour scheme is the Sky Blue of the RAF roundels from the 20s and 30s.

[SunDog]

Well an update of the S-5. I've had to re-do about 70% of this A/C from engine, cockpit, panel lines and other odds and sods, But I think she's getting there.

[Jesters-Ink]

Very strong profile you got there SD, what did you work from?

[SunDog]

Thanks Jester, I found it very hard to get a hold of any real data on this A/C, So most of it is from photo's and snipits of old film footage that I just still paused. She's not going too be 100% accurate this way, but you get the feel of her.

First profile and I'm sick to death of her Think my next one might be a Lanc's No bare mental in that

[BLOWHARD]

NICE SD One thing you might want to try; the finish on the polished bare metal and the gloss paint look the same. Maybe try smoothing the paint highlights so that they aren't like rippled metal? It might not work or look right but it's worth a try. If it does work it will really make your profile stand out even more
But it does look pretty damn good already

[GrubbyFingers]

What a great subject, it really epitomises the Golden Age of flying. I think your metalwork, floats and shading are all working beautifully, SunDog. There is something confusing about the shape of the rear fuse, but I don't know what the original looked like, so it may be fine. Seeing this makes me want to do some of those weird and wonderful Italian flying boats of the 30s!