Brigg Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 (edited) look no hands https://i.imgur.com/mamQNwm.jpg[/img]"] and i know its a 28 but i love Live Bait https://i.imgur.com/b96LAcC.jpg[/img]"] and here is her pilot Capt. Clayton Kelly Gross https://i.imgur.com/YIXcPjk.jpg[/img]"] Edited August 26, 2020 by Brigg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catchforusthefoxes Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 itd be nice to see these too!! :pilotfly: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealius Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 I only have one request: Line birds that didn't have fancy nose art on them--unless that nose art was standard for the whole squadron. The famous named birds or aircraft of specific pilots are great, no doubt, but it's also nice to have bog-standard "grunts" of the sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigg Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 I only have one request: Line birds that didn't have fancy nose art on them--unless that nose art was standard for the whole squadron. The famous named birds or aircraft of specific pilots are great, no doubt, but it's also nice to have bog-standard "grunts" of the sky. Yeah absolutely. I would love the generic ones of the 365th FS https://i.imgur.com/FpBx82Q.jpg[/img]"] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catchforusthefoxes Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 i second that :v: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoLate Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 Could this be done even though it is a d-28 version vs 30? I actually talked to this pilot and played pool with his son and in his honor would love this skin. I have this skin in anothe sim and a talented skinner Pip made it. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina1 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 I've hunted around a bit, trying to find real pic of this livery, but no joy. There was an Arizona ANG unit, via Luke AFB, that flew F/P-47D's. From 1946 to 1953. The 197th fighter squadron... I'd love to have this as a skin, and would use it as part of a fictitious Korea era deployment. :-) I'll keep looking for real pics... Hoping someone might be interested in skinning. MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigg Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 I wonder why he decided to call her BUM'S RUSH :) https://i.imgur.com/CmzM3Zh.jpg[/img]"] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catchforusthefoxes Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 more skins please? :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoLate Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 I've hunted around a bit, trying to find real pic of this livery, but no joy. There was an Arizona ANG unit, via Luke AFB, that flew F/P-47D's. From 1946 to 1953. The 197th fighter squadron... I'd love to have this as a skin, and would use it as part of a fictitious Korea era deployment. :-) I'll keep looking for real pics... Hoping someone might be interested in skinning. :megalol: Are you referring to my post? I have a bunch of pics the pilot have me. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eight Ball Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 SEA camo maybe? So we can use the P-47 as a A-1 stand-in :music_whistling: 2 Find The Links To All My Mods And Liveries Here (in the gallery) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSkipjack95 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Might I suggest a French P-47D. The "Ardennes" fighter group was actually formed at Rayak (Lebanon) in 1943. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST0RM Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 (edited) Still hoping to see a Hellcat look alike for the Jug. Edited January 6, 2021 by ST0RM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoNidle Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 (edited) On 8/20/2020 at 11:39 PM, javelina1 said: I've hunted around a bit, trying to find real pic of this livery, but no joy. There was an Arizona ANG unit, via Luke AFB, that flew F/P-47D's. From 1946 to 1953. The 197th fighter squadron... I'd love to have this as a skin, and would use it as part of a fictitious Korea era deployment. I'll keep looking for real pics... Hoping someone might be interested in skinning. There's a reason you cannot find any P-47's in 197th squadron ANG livery.....they never flew the P-47 as an ANG unit. Last year I did a number of F-86 skins for a member of the Arizona ANG, specifically the 197th which are known by the name "Copperheads", hence the snake design. As a result I did a LOT of research into the squadron history and scoured the internet for pictures as well as used a book in my collection called "The United States Air National Guard" by Rene J Francillon (published by AEROSPACE). The 197th traces its lineage back to WW2 and started as the 412th Fighter Squadron of the 373rd Fighter Group, 9th Air Force. Then the 412th did fly the P-47, but never in the "Copperhead" livery. On the 7th November 1945 the 412thFS was deactivated. It was reactivated on the 24th May 1946 as the 197thFS of the Arizona ANG but was not assigned Federal recognition until 12th December 1946. It then received its first aircraft as the 197th "Copperheads", which were....F-51D Mustangs. In the winter of 1950 it converted to the F-84B served in combat in Korea for 12 months before returning to the USA and converting to the F-51H Mustang on 1 November 1952. In the coming years it used the F-86A, F-86L, the F-104A/B, before eventually having its role changed to a transport squadron and ultimately as the refuelling squadron it is today. So that history aside, there is also the problem that the 197th "Copperhead" markings and nose/tail colours were NEVER yellow, they were always a metallic copper paint and looked very cool in their day. Pilots often painted their helmets the same colour. How this misconception started I do not know. If I was to guess it would be that one illustrator tried to work from a B&W photo and got it wrong, and the mistake was carried on in book illustrations, model kits and decals for the years since. The Arizona sun certainly faded the paint as can be seen below, but it was never yellow. I hope that clears up the mystery for you. A screenshot of the Sabre skins I did and some of the research photos I have regarding the 197th. Edited January 8, 2021 by BoNidle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina1 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 On 1/7/2021 at 6:15 AM, BoNidle said: There's a reason you cannot find any P-47's in 197th squadron ANG livery.....they never flew the P-47 as an ANG unit. Last year I did a number of F-86 skins for a member of the Arizona ANG, specifically the 197th which are known by the name "Copperheads", hence the snake design. As a result I did a LOT of research into the squadron history and scoured the internet for pictures as well as used a book in my collection called "The United States Air National Guard" by Rene J Francillon (published by AEROSPACE). The 197th traces its lineage back to WW2 and started as the 412th Fighter Squadron of the 373rd Fighter Group, 9th Air Force. Then the 412th did fly the P-47, but never in the "Copperhead" livery. On the 7th November 1945 the 412thFS was deactivated. It was reactivated on the 24th May 1946 as the 197thFS of the Arizona ANG but was not assigned Federal recognition until 12th December 1946. It then received its first aircraft as the 197th "Copperheads", which were....F-51D Mustangs. In the winter of 1950 it converted to the F-84B served in combat in Korea for 12 months before returning to the USA and converting to the F-51H Mustang on 1 November 1952. In the coming years it used the F-86A, F-86L, the F-104A/B, before eventually having its role changed to a transport squadron and ultimately as the refuelling squadron it is today. So that history aside, there is also the problem that the 197th "Copperhead" markings and nose/tail colours were NEVER yellow, they were always a metallic copper paint and looked very cool in their day. Pilots often painted their helmets the same colour. How this misconception started I do not know. If I was to guess it would be that one illustrator tried to work from a B&W photo and got it wrong, and the mistake was carried on in book illustrations, model kits and decals for the years since. The Arizona sun certainly faded the paint as can be seen below, but it was never yellow. I hope that clears up the mystery for you. A screenshot of the Sabre skins I did and some of the research photos I have regarding the 197th. that F-86 looks awesome! are you able to share it? would love to have a copy and fly with it. MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoNidle Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Here you go Javelina1. These were done just prior to me getting to grips with roughmets so they are the "old style" spec metal finish. I had intended to upgrade them to roughmets at some point but haven't got around to it yet. https://www.mediafire.com/file/phkf6fil8cxa4uv/197thFIS_Arizona_ANG.zip/file https://www.mediafire.com/file/b1bhllc7sbqxa74/197thFIS_Arizona_ANG-Cactus_Blank.zip/file Enjoy. Bo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina1 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 5 hours ago, BoNidle said: Here you go Javelina1. These were done just prior to me getting to grips with roughmets so they are the "old style" spec metal finish. I had intended to upgrade them to roughmets at some point but haven't got around to it yet. https://www.mediafire.com/file/phkf6fil8cxa4uv/197thFIS_Arizona_ANG.zip/file https://www.mediafire.com/file/b1bhllc7sbqxa74/197thFIS_Arizona_ANG-Cactus_Blank.zip/file Enjoy. Bo gracias! really appreciated M8! MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigg Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 (edited) Would love to slide into 'Helen Jo' https://imgur.com/DIhJdrE Edited February 3, 2021 by Brigg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoNidle Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 3 hours ago, Brigg said: Would love to slide into 'Helen Jo' https://imgur.com/DIhJdrE I'll have a crack at that and a few other 358th. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigg Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 11 hours ago, BoNidle said: I'll have a crack at that and a few other 358th. Excellent fella thank you so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captcosmos Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 (edited) Well, if by any chance some artist finds it interesting, here´s a request: F-47-30-RA flown by Portuguese Air Force during the early fifties. 50 aircraft were provided by the US from surviving WW2 Jugs and this particular one had the USAF serial number 44-90251. Unfortunately none of the planes were preserved for museum display, being the remainig airframes sold for scrap. There are some images on the net but, unlike these model kit images, none shows the insignias and serial numbers painted over and under the wings, aswell as nº 3 airbase´s symbol and motto. Edited February 21, 2021 by Captcosmos 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealius Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 (edited) Hoping for some more generic liveries with dynamic letter codes suitable for the Normandy map: ALG A-3 Cardonville: 368FG 395FS, 397FS (thankfully we have 396FS already) ALG A-4 Deux Jumeaux: 48FG 492FS, 493FS, 494FS ALG A-5 Chipelle: 404FG 506FS, 507FS, 508FS ALG A-12 Lignerolles: 362FG 377FS, 378FS, 379FS 365FG 386FS, 387FS, 388FS On a side note, anyone know what FG or FS our "USAF Standard" livery belongs to? Edited April 22, 2021 by Nealius 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrett_g Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 (edited) After hearing Jack Hallet explain why his olive drab P-47 "Frigid Midgit" got it's silver wings.... I'd like to have a "Frigid Midgit" in DCS! Skip to 16:20 for his story. Edited July 18, 2021 by Barrett_g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydy Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 (edited) On 2/21/2021 at 6:08 PM, Captcosmos said: Well, if by any chance some artist finds it interesting, here´s a request: F-47-30-RA flown by Portuguese Air Force during the early fifties. 50 aircraft were provided by the US from surviving WW2 Jugs and this particular one had the USAF serial number 44-90251. Unfortunately none of the planes were preserved for museum display, being the remainig airframes sold for scrap. There are some images on the net but, unlike these model kit images, none shows the insignias and serial numbers painted over and under the wings, aswell as nº 3 airbase´s symbol and motto. Hi @Captcosmos I will do it. Tudo pelos irmaos portugueses. Abraco, Sydy Edited September 27, 2021 by Sydy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydy Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 (edited) On 2/21/2021 at 6:08 PM, Captcosmos said: Well, if by any chance some artist finds it interesting, here´s a request: F-47-30-RA flown by Portuguese Air Force during the early fifties. 50 aircraft were provided by the US from surviving WW2 Jugs and this particular one had the USAF serial number 44-90251. Unfortunately none of the planes were preserved for museum display, being the remainig airframes sold for scrap. There are some images on the net but, unlike these model kit images, none shows the insignias and serial numbers painted over and under the wings, aswell as nº 3 airbase´s symbol and motto. HI @Captcosmos, Skin is done and uploaded. The material you provided was plenty to make it happen. Tomorrow It may be available. Avalible on User Files Download. I hope you like it. Standing by for your feedback. Tudo pelos irmaos portugueses. Depois vc me paga um bolinho de bacalhau e um pastel de Belem! All the best, Sydy Edited September 28, 2021 by Sydy Link insert 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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