Thanks, Keyworth !
Unfortunately, I didn’t get around to adding #6 to the series today. Instead, I had some FUN with my airbrush !
Pix:
Regarding Butz’s suggestion; would photos from cockpits of museum aircraft work for you?
Just an idea,
Bruce
Its a good idea. However, the published pics (the only ones to which I have access) are probably copyrighted. I know that if I were fortunate enough to be published, seeing another person using my work would be upsetting. There are no museums near me & I don’t drive (I dislike cars), so I would be dependant on a contribution from someone. If someone were to offer, I would accept, but I cannot take what is not mine.
Its a great idea, I only wish I could use it. Thanks for the suggestion !
OK, well, the museums near me do not have a lot of WW2 fighters/bombers, but there are others up here that do. When I was involved with musseums I had opportunity, but not now. I know from my experience that if you were to Email a museum that had the type of aircraft you were looking for there is a good chance they would look kindly on a request to take a photo through the cockpit and Email it back; especially if they were to see an example of your work.
Sometimes museums will go into partnership with artists as a way to raise funds, so there might be an opportunity for you there as well.
Regards,
Bruce
That’s some wonderful information, Bruce. I was not aware of those oppourtunities.
I am flattered and somewhat humbled that you look that way upon my work. Creating images is a lot like building models, in many ways. The person that creates the work KNOWS where ALL the flaws are ! Others look at your work in a different way. (although there are some people that only look for flaws - in kits, builds, & presentations !) Its ironic that a person sees their work more clearly through the eyes of another.
I’m going to find which museums exhibit the planes I want to incorporate in my work, and send them examples of the things which I seek.
Thanks, again, Bruce, for the idea. I owe you an image. What would you like to see ?
Pix,
Frankie & Betty never looked better! Enjoy your contrubutions as always.
Say… back before I ever came around here, I saw a picture in FSM one time of an Bf-109 just after it had a mid-air with a B-25 I think? Your work resembles that, so I thought I’d ask.
Take care,
Frank
Thanks, Frank !
I remember that pic. It was a 1/48 Fujimi Bf 109 & a B-17. He did that in 3D on different levels, mounted on separate layers of (plexi ?) glass. Very dramatic. He even had the German pilot pushing the canopy open ! It was a wonderful job. I’ve thought of doing bomber/ fighter pics, but I gotta build the bombers first ! (B-17, 24, 25, & 26. I got my work cut out for me to do one of those pics. The only completed bomber I have is the Betty. She has served me well (& will continue to do so - hint of next pic in series !)
Talk to you later,
Bill.