here is my rendition of the nose a 345th BG which slipped off the mud at 30-Mile, outside Port Moresby. I have opened the window, as indeed many 5th AF pilots (and co-pilots) did when flying in New Guinea, to keep matters cool. Lots of experimentation with the Perspex, and the paint job too,
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Re: Check out this Fifth AF B-25
Back in the comfort zone eh, Michael?
Whats that dark mass at the rear of the glazed nose?
The open window is a nice touch, one that I always use when the opportunity avails itself, whether it is correct or not, Its a nice point of difference.
One thing you have to consider is whether or not you decide to illustrate the window on the other side. FWIW I think it looks a little odd otherwise.
I'm just wondering whether the Guns should have a highlight running along the top of the barrel? Or maybe you've included it along the bottom to represent the New Guinea sun reflecting off the ground? I agree about the open window perhaps you could show the window on the other side open but not as much as the foreground window so as to not have a big white gap? Might give that area some depth?
Oh no, those guns, they have no barrels? You should see the barrel hose cooling frets -
How are those guys gonna shoot without barrels???
The weatheering look really good
What about the green overhead glass? I don't know if this plane had it but it would look cool if it did
yes, the gun needs a barrel! (oops) no green canopy tho. The bit GFR asked about was meant to be a stored duffle bag, but out the window it goes! Not up to scratch! The C and D models had a curtain on the top you could pull over for sun protection.
Now here is a darn mystery, especially for all my loyal Australian friends. This B-25 (which I think was probably a surplus PBJ as you can see by the color scheme) was photographed at Garbutt in 1943, possibly early 1944. It was personal transport for General Frink (hence two stars). Damned if I know where name AIREVA B came from. Sooooooooooo, who out there knows?
very nice ! the texturing in peticular. How do you do it ?
A few comments if you donīt mind (only suggestion, nothing more!):
The shade cast by the top prop blade look in consistent with the rest of the lighting.
The spinners highlight should be moved upward
The bright highlight on the engine housing is right behind the propblade shade
The rivets looks too round near the bottom of the fuselage/engine housing. Perhaps try to flatten them out.
Apart from the details i mentioned, this is a very nice profile ! Can we see the rest of the aircraft too ?
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