Another Typhoon Art Project - WIP

[Xplumberlives]

A little poetic license here.........

I think the two rockets being one
behind the other is more compelling
than having them right together......

I don't remember there being TWO in
the first one you showed us, but the
one in front of the other is better, IMHO........

D.

ACCURACY suggests that the TWO RP3s would have left either together or only a few milliseconds apart due to the cordite propellant being ignited at different speeds by the electrical igniter at the end of the "pigstail" which was the nickname for the electrical connection to the aircraft.

[ActionArt]

Sorry, no updates this week. My family has been away in Thailand for a while and just came back so time is limited

[Xplumberlives]

Thanks for the update that there will be no update!

Just reading John Golleys book, THE DAY OF THE TYPHOON about flying the TYPHOON with 245 Sqn in Normandy!

[Terryjones]

Fantastic work!
Though I've never dabbled in CG art work I know how difficult it is and the number of hours needed to produce something of this quality. Looking forward to seeing the finished piece.

Terry

[ActionArt]

Thanks for the update that there will be no update!

Just reading John Golleys book, THE DAY OF THE TYPHOON about flying the TYPHOON with 245 Sqn in Normandy!

I've heard that's a great book! Let me know what you think. I might get it if I get some time to read.

And thanks Terry, I'm working on it this weekend so hopefully I'll have something to show for it

It's a long way from finished though.

[Xplumberlives]

Thanks for the update that there will be no update!

Just reading John Golleys book, THE DAY OF THE TYPHOON about flying the TYPHOON with 245 Sqn in Normandy!

I've heard that's a great book! Let me know what you think. I might get it if I get some time to read.

And thanks Terry, I'm working on it this weekend so hopefully I'll have something to show for it

It's a long way from finished though.

Len the book is a great read, covers the time that the event in your picture happened!

[ActionArt]

Finally got something done this weekend

I've been working mostly on the grass/fields/road/trees. There's still quite a bit to do but looks more filled out now. The road of course needs more variation and some signs of travel.

The tank needs lots of work yet. The vegetation is always tough but I'm glad some of the hard part is done.

[Dan4th]

Looking Good So Far!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If encouragement is what you need,
then consider yourself encouraged!

Oh, and, HA!

I see you've kept one of the rockets
back just a little bit.....

Good for Drama!

Dan4th

[Mayfly]

Brilliant AA, what a difference!

[Xplumberlives]

Coming along nicely Len, MORE smoke and Typhoons needed!

[ActionArt]

MORE smoke and Typhoons needed!

Oh there will be! Not to worry.

[ActionArt]

There's been a bit of progress this weekend. Obviously there's a long way to go yet but it's starting to look like something I'm procrastinating on painting the camo on the tank, it'll be tricky to get it right

There will of course be some more fire/explosions/smoke etc.



Here's a link to a higher-res one: http://actionart.ca/ForumPics/TBTest5b.jpg

[Mayfly]

Looking better and better


IA really is lucky to now have artists who show case their work here - Thank you very much

[Xplumberlives]

There's been a bit of progress this weekend. Obviously there's a long way to go yet but it's starting to look like something I'm procrastinating on painting the camo on the tank, it'll be tricky to get it right

There will of course be some more fire/explosions/smoke etc.



Here's a link to a higher-res one: http://actionart.ca/ForumPics/TBTest5b.jpg

It just keeps getting better and better Len!

As for painting the camouflage on to the Tiger, in reality it was often applied by hand and by the crew themselves. The Germans used three basic colours, a reddish brown, a green and a sandy yellow colour. Usually with a base coat of the yellow and stripes or splodges of one or both of the other two on top.

Here are a few examples!

[ActionArt]

Thanks!!! I'm currently researching what color schemes were at the Falaise gap and also what number to put on there. There weren't many Tigers so I have to get it right. Since it is unknown what tank it was, I'm looking for a rather unknown but possible number. The last thing I want is to get it all done and some tank enthusiast to say "well that tank was never there, it was..."

Thanks for the pics!

[Xplumberlives]

This one was there!




Len, the Germans often used branches from trees as additional camouflage, if placed in the right position it would mask the turret number and possibly solve your problem!

[ActionArt]

I just might do that

[Xplumberlives]

Len

These may be of help.

http://www.tankmuseum.org/Archive_and_Reference_Library

http://www.tiger-tank.com/

Dave

[ActionArt]

Somehow I missed those sites. Thanks!! they are helpful.

[Mags]

I haven't been keeping up too well with everything on here........

WOW - love that AA!

[ActionArt]

Thanks! Here's my first shot at the camo paint. Let me know what you think

Also added some dust kicked up from the tank firing. I still have to add the smoke from the muzzle.

[Mayfly]

I can't comment on the markings because I have no idea what they should look like, but the dust adds so much life to it It looks brilliant.

[ActionArt]

Thanks! It is starting to look more lively isn't it Now for some muzzle smoke, canon hits from the Typhoon etc.

I tried to post a reference photo I was using but for some reason it wouldn't take it. Anyway it's #221 2./Schwere SS Pz. Abt. 101, July 1944, Normandy on this page (most of the way down).
http://www.alanhamby.com/paints.shtml

[MOD]

Great stuff AA.

Has the Typhoon just flown through that smoke almost directly behind it? Swirling wing vortices perhaps - if so? Or am I just making things too hard?

When you have the time how about a little commentary (in laymen's terms) on how you achieve such images? I wouldn't have a clue where to start..

ibw

[ActionArt]

You guessed exactly what I was going to do!! Yes, there will be a swirl in the smoke It is something that I have to do right at the end though.

I could certainly put together a bit of a sample on how it's done. This would be a good project for it since I've posted step by step progress already. I'll see what I can do