Spitfire RAF Roundel Incorrect

The current RAF roundels as shown on the development screenshots are incorrect; the texture artists have obviously referenced the restored MH434 which has long had poorly proportioned roundels and not had them corrected.

Whilst correct for the MH434 skin that it is assumed will be included with the module it represents the current modern restoration and a unique issue to that one aircraft, and as such would not be appropriate for any other historic or generic skins.

1. The red area on the overwing B type roundel is too large

2. The white areas on the C (underwing) & C.1 (fuselage) types are too thick

For correct proportions please refer to:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Air_Force_roundels

or

http://woodair.net/Aviation/roundels/RAF_Roundels.htm

+1! It hurts my eyes everytime I see it.

Another link, http://www.vintagewings.ca/VintageNews/Stories/tabid/116/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/382/Roundel-Round-Up.aspx

Well that's it.... :-) (I'm sure down the road, they'll be plenty of Skin/Mods along the way. And of course an official tweak).

Definitely agree on the upper wing roundels, the red bit is too large, it's really noticeable.

Also agree that the C & C-1 roundels are not standard proportions. However, looking around at period photos on the internet, there does seem to be a bit of variation. For example:

http://spitfiresite.com/uploaded_images/spitfireixz.jpg

The white on this fuselage roundel definitely looks a bit larger than the standard C-1 type. That said, even though there might be evidence for these roundel variations existing, personally I'd prefer to see the standard proportions for our DCS Spitfire :-)

I'm sure all the guy's that are experts in skins will address this after the Spitfire is released.

I'm hoping for some great skins coming from the community for this bird :thumbup:

I have no input on whether or not the roundels are right, but I'd like to point out that "It's okay if it's wrong, the community can make their own skin" is not a reasonable response to a statement that something isn't historically accurate.

I have no input on whether or not the roundels are right, but I'd like to point out that "It's okay if it's wrong, the community can make their own skin" is not a reasonable response to a statement that something isn't historically accurate.

+1

I have no input on whether or not the roundels are right, but I'd like to point out that "It's okay if it's wrong, the community can make their own skin" is not a reasonable response to a statement that something isn't historically accurate.

Pip pip, chin up and all that! :v: The developers have already gone to the trouble of altering the elevators and adding the cockpit door, even at this late stage; thus, AFAIK, they have no problems with observing historical accuracy. Perhaps the reason that the developers haven't yet looked at the roundel's proportions is because they are fine-tuning more important aspects of the L.F Mk. IX for final release?

I have no input on whether or not the roundels are right, but I'd like to point out that "It's okay if it's wrong, the community can make their own skin" is not a reasonable response to a statement that something isn't historically accurate.

+1

Pip pip, chin up and all that! :v: The developers have already gone to the trouble of altering the elevators and adding the cockpit door, even at this late stage; thus, AFAIK, they have no problems with observing historical accuracy. Perhaps the reason that the developers haven't yet looked at the roundel's proportions is because they are fine-tuning more important aspects of the L.F Mk. IX for final release?

Well said :thumbup:

I Agee with Freidricch-4/B & Krupi, I'm sure they will get to it, or a skinners efforts suit me, let's not delay things any longer than necessary, The real thing had many updates!

How many RAF liveries have we seen so far??

I counted one too many rivets on the upper engine cowling!

I'm hoping for some great skins coming from the community for this bird :thumbup:

I'm certainly planning on doing a few when the template is made available :)

I'm certainly planning on doing a few when the template is made available :)

:thumbup:

Great, looking forward to seeing them rock.

+1

I volunteer to redo the skins for ED if they have their hands full. :)

(I'm serious, contact me for more details and examples of my work.)

Definitely agree on the upper wing roundels, the red bit is too large, it's really noticeable.

 

Also agree that the C & C-1 roundels are not standard proportions. However, looking around at period photos on the internet, there does seem to be a bit of variation. For example:

 

http://spitfiresite.com/uploaded_images/spitfireixz.jpg

 

The white on this fuselage roundel definitely looks a bit larger than the standard C-1 type. That said, even though there might be evidence for these roundel variations existing, personally I'd prefer to see the standard proportions for our DCS Spitfire :-)

That photo is a distorted, and has over blown contrast making the white look bigger than it is in the original. Here are better photos of the same MkIX showing normal roundels. Note Aircrew who have no idea how / where to push a Spitfire. Nothing changes ;)

Hi,

my new skin set is ready (with proper markings from WWII):

More info here: https://forums.eagle.ru/forumdisplay.php?f=361

Im ready to Normandy map in THIS Friday :D.

Excellent YoYo,thank you very much Sir.

OH LOOK

The spitfire on this 1944 photo has wrong roundels... oh wait a sec )))

Hi,

my new skin set is ready (with proper markings from WWII):

 

 

 

 

 

More info here: https://forums.eagle.ru/forumdisplay.php?f=361

 

Im ready to Normandy map in THIS Friday :D.

Amazing!