olderndirt
Charter Member
A bit OT but is the pitot tube out on the right wing meant to have a bend in it? On each of my screenshots, I've straightened it out
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MilViz F-86F Sabre Repaints
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fleurdelys
Charter Member
Hi Oldendirt,
Can't say about the pilots...
, but a lot of pitots seem to be crooked...
An aeronautical engineer might tell you the exact reason as to why some are and some aren't...
But I can definitely vouch for the Sabre having a crooked pitot (and you'd best not straighten it, just in case...:isadizzy
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Cheers,
Fleurdelys
P.S.: the reason for my trying to find the texture for the pitot is that in this particular case, it was "red" and I will not let it go as silver...
Can't say about the pilots...
, but a lot of pitots seem to be crooked...An aeronautical engineer might tell you the exact reason as to why some are and some aren't...
But I can definitely vouch for the Sabre having a crooked pitot (and you'd best not straighten it, just in case...:isadizzy
.Cheers,
Fleurdelys
P.S.: the reason for my trying to find the texture for the pitot is that in this particular case, it was "red" and I will not let it go as silver...
Freurdelys: may I suggest to change the luminous glow yellow more into a faded luminous orange (RAL2005) or RAL2000 -http://www.gobias.com/convert-ral-to-rgb.html ?
These dull/ semi dull colours were not very UV-resistant at that time and faded out from top (more yellow) to bottom surfaces (more orange) very quick.
Take also a short look to the drop tank tips.
Please do not consider my comment as rivet counting - you did a great job!
Mike
These dull/ semi dull colours were not very UV-resistant at that time and faded out from top (more yellow) to bottom surfaces (more orange) very quick.
Take also a short look to the drop tank tips.
Please do not consider my comment as rivet counting - you did a great job!
Mike
jetstreamsky
Charter Member
Freurdelys: may I suggest to change the luminous glow yellow more into a faded luminous orange (RAL2005) or RAL2000 -http://www.gobias.com/convert-ral-to-rgb.html ?
These dull/ semi dull colours were not very UV-resistant at that time and faded out from top (more yellow) to bottom surfaces (more orange) very quick.
Take also a short look to the drop tank tips.
Please do not consider my comment as rivet counting - you did a great job!
Mike
Oh no, please only make that as an option if you do it
fleurdelys
Charter Member
Hi Oldendirt,
Can't say about the pilots...
An aeronautical engineer might tell you the exact reason as to why some are and some aren't...
But I can definitely vouch for the Sabre having a crooked pitot (and you'd best not straighten it, just in case...:isadizzy
Cheers,
Fleurdelys
P.S.: the reason for my trying to find the texture for the pitot is that in this particular case, it was "red" and I will not let it go as silver...
BINGO !
Found it in texture 5 even though it is not crooked (the pitot texture itself), strangely enough ...
So I'm back on track and should be able to upload tomorrow morning after one last check...
fleurdelys
Charter Member
Freurdelys: may I suggest to change the luminous glow yellow more into a faded luminous orange (RAL2005) or RAL2000 -http://www.gobias.com/convert-ral-to-rgb.html ?
These dull/ semi dull colours were not very UV-resistant at that time and faded out from top (more yellow) to bottom surfaces (more orange) very quick.
Take also a short look to the drop tank tips.
Please do not consider my comment as rivet counting - you did a great job!
Mike
Thank you for the suggestion, Mike. I didn't go as far with aging as the colours that you suggested but did add some type of aging by blending some darker yellow to the original "brand new" yellow of the nose and tail...
Hope you like !
The textures have just been uploaded and should be available tomorrow morning for download.
Enjoy !
Fleurdelys
fsafranek
SOH-CM-2024
Hi Jens. To some folks it is also a way of saying, "I'm painting this one, hands off." Myself, if I had one in mind I'll paint it anyway.
Might have to buy this one for myself for Christmas. I've always liked anything/everything from North American Aircraft and this one is certainly getting the repaint attention. I especially like the West German Luftwaffe camo scheme and bright unit colors. Reminds me of the attention Kirk Olsson's F-86's got a few years ago.
:ernae:
delta_lima
Charter Member 2015
Some magnificent repaints by all.
Have been very happy so far with the SF8 model to consider paying for a new Sabre, together with the risk of it not running too smoothly on my "elderly" PC. But these paints are spectacular, and I'm getting sorely tempted.
I think this was brought up in the other Sabre thread - though there are numerous differences in terms of air intake, engines, canopy, landing gear, guns, etc. I'd still be happy with this model as a standin of an FJ-2 or 3. This scheme in particular is truly delightful:
I might yet be persuaded ...
Again, Milviz and repainters - great job all round.
DL
Have been very happy so far with the SF8 model to consider paying for a new Sabre, together with the risk of it not running too smoothly on my "elderly" PC. But these paints are spectacular, and I'm getting sorely tempted.
I think this was brought up in the other Sabre thread - though there are numerous differences in terms of air intake, engines, canopy, landing gear, guns, etc. I'd still be happy with this model as a standin of an FJ-2 or 3. This scheme in particular is truly delightful:
I might yet be persuaded ...
Again, Milviz and repainters - great job all round.
DL
Gunnar,
I'm very pleased to see so many German skins for the F-86, especially as I grew up with these "high viz" painted birds here in Germany.
It's also great to see a Foxe's bird (JG72) after that gorgeous JG 71 one from Fleurdelys and the WasLw10 one from zsoltquack. My Sabre-dreams become true:salute:.
Just two small remarks: The black nose tips were outlined with the same red stripes as the yellow markings and I think that the complete designation of the Foxes "2/JG 72" was written on their jacket patches but I cannot find any evidence that it was added to the "Staffelwappen" painted to their planes (checked all my sources again). Same than with the insignias of the Vikings (1/JG72) that only showed the word Vikings when on the planes but all other information on patches.
No nit-picking intended- only some constructive information from a biased "Kraut".
I will love also all these GAF birds as they are.
Mike
I'm very pleased to see so many German skins for the F-86, especially as I grew up with these "high viz" painted birds here in Germany.
It's also great to see a Foxe's bird (JG72) after that gorgeous JG 71 one from Fleurdelys and the WasLw10 one from zsoltquack. My Sabre-dreams become true:salute:.
Just two small remarks: The black nose tips were outlined with the same red stripes as the yellow markings and I think that the complete designation of the Foxes "2/JG 72" was written on their jacket patches but I cannot find any evidence that it was added to the "Staffelwappen" painted to their planes (checked all my sources again). Same than with the insignias of the Vikings (1/JG72) that only showed the word Vikings when on the planes but all other information on patches.
No nit-picking intended- only some constructive information from a biased "Kraut"
.I will love also all these GAF birds as they are.
Mike
Skyhawk18
Charter Member
Gunnar,
I'm very pleased to see so many German skins for the F-86, especially as I grew up with these "high viz" painted birds here in Germany.
It's also great to see a Foxe's bird (JG72) after that gorgeous JG 71 one from Fleurdelys and the WasLw10 one from zsoltquack. My Sabre-dreams become true:salute:.
Just two small remarks: The black nose tips were outlined with the same red stripes as the yellow markings and I think that the complete designation of the Foxes "2/JG 72" was written on their jacket patches but I cannot find any evidence that it was added to the "Staffelwappen" painted to their planes (checked all my sources again). Same than with the insignias of the Vikings (1/JG72) that only showed the word Vikings when on the planes but all other information on patches.
No nit-picking intended- only some constructive information from a biased "Kraut"
I will love also all these GAF birds as they are.
Mike
Thanks scotsman. If you look at this thread, there is an old photo of the JB 242 (a bit down on site 1). http://milviz.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=2569
It is difficult to see any outline on the black nose tip. As the photo is in B/W, it may be there (the red may be obscured by the grey background).
I have used illustrations as reference for this livery. I don't know how much I can trust these illustrations, but none of them shows the red outline.
As for the fox patch, it seems like the 2/JG 72 was painted like on my liveries.
So I think I will leave them just as they are now. If any adjustments, it will be minor corrections to the camouflage paint
