NASA Bug

[Vacajun]

Did this one for NASA friends (see photos in SPS Reference Photo Gallery). I did this one entirely with PS 7, generating line drawing with pen/path saves. Learned two things on this one:

1. White airplanes are by far the hardest to render in profiles. GM, Blowhard and others-thanks for the may tips on handling such beasts especially using less than pure white for the subject base.

2. IMHO if you're constantly working to a fixed final size (A3) and pixel size with rendering in PS, it makes no sense to use Illustrator. I previously always did line drawings in Illustrator, then pasted as paths into PS. With PS path/vector/scale capability, I found myself constantly tinkering with the shapes in the PS WIP and the original Illustrator file became useless.

Thanks, M8s

[Jadehawk]

Wow! Now that's a different subject and I like weird stuff too!

I really like how you did the windows in the canopy and yes using an off White color really helps tie in with the rest of the airplane.
I also agree about the Illustrator/PS problem which is why I do all my stuff in one place.

I hope your buddies like the work as I certainly do!

[GrubbyFingers]

Hi Vacajun,

Great work. The Bronco is one of my all time-favorites.

I am coming around to your philiosophy. I still do the initial linework in Illustrator as it is quicker has more merging options, but, as you say, I tweak most of the paths, and introduce new ones in PS as I go. Particularly when creating variations. Thus the original Ill file is redundant.

My "white' base paint is often up to 10-15% grey. This gives me space to both shade and highlight.

[BLOWHARD]

Nice one Joe! The Bronco is also a favorite of Mine
I remember the HAWK model kit well
You did a good job keeping the color and details clean. It's hard not having weathering to lean on :P

[gamary]

Very nice Joe! You're progressing constantly I'm impressed with it and I find the subject very original. Good job!

[Vacajun]

Many thanks guys! Can't get there without your help.

[Serval]

Duh, just another Fokker G.I wannabe. It even got the triangles

But still great work

[santynus]

Nice work Vacajun