DCS Skin Submission

[Klaiber]

30 minutes ago, Vonrd said:

A fictional depiction of an F-4E in East German colors. The Aircrew's uniforms and helmets have been modified as East German as well.The Pilot's handle roughly translates to my last name in English and the the backseater... check in Google translate. I used MagicaThunder's "Homemade Paintkit which can be found here: digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3338228/. Thank you Sir! I also used bits and bobs from the HB default skins.

Submitted to DCS User Files. Awaiting approval.

Next up is Robin Olds' Scat XXVII. I haven't seen it done yet.

Thanks Von, looks great!

Let me know when they post it.

[Klaiber]

On 6/25/2024 at 9:02 PM, Klaiber said:

Thanks Von, looks great!

Let me know when they post it.

Here is the link: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3339200/

 

[Vonrd]

This livery is a depiction of (then) Col. Robin Olds' F-4C-24-MC Phantom II, S/N: 64-0829 after achieving two VPAF MiG-17 kills which occurred on May 20, 1967 with his Weapons System Officer 1st Lieutenant Stephen B. Croker. (Lt. Croker is identified in several historical documents as Col. Olds' WSO. I could find no reference to "I LT LAFERTY" who is depicted on the nose art).

I've attempted to render this livery to be as close as possible to the famous photo showing Col. Olds in his Boony hat in front of SCAT XXVII including the wearing of the paint. I did have to take some license in the placement of the nose markings since the F-4C has a shorter nose than the F-4E and no gun.

Included also is Col. Olds' helmet (again derived from a famous photograph). I believe the photo depicts his 100 mission helmet and would show more kill markings on the back than his two kills at this time. I found a replica helmet which shows only two kill markings and used that as reference. I also made a fictional helmet for Lt. Croker based on some examples related to the period.

The included images have been Photoshopped as attempt to match the historical photographs.

If you don't know about Robin Olds who retired in 1973 as a Brigadier General and died June 14, 2007, you really should learn about this S/H fighter pilot. Wickipedia is a good place to start: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Olds

Submitted to DCS User Files 7/2/2024. Awaiting approval.

[Vonrd]

Link to SCAT

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3339337/

[Klaiber]

On 7/3/2024 at 8:51 PM, Vonrd said:

Link to SCAT

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3339337/

Thanks Von.  Looks great!

[Vonrd]

This skin depicts F-4E-60-MC, S/N: 74-0644 of the 335th TFS (”Chiefs”), 4th TFW 
Pilot Lt. Col. Richard B. Myers at Seymore Johnson AFB, NC circa 1982. 

A few things of note in this skin:

The rendering of the "4th Tactical Fighter Wing" badge. As I understand, the badge emblems were water slide decals (like a plastic model) which were protected by a spray clearcoat. These would eventually breeak down and flake off around the edges. The gloss, overspray and chipping were rendered to replicate the photo as best that I could.

The dark fuzzy border of the dark green. I don't know but theorize that the field of the color was applied using masks and then outlined with the spraygun set to no fan (airbrush) to soften the edges. The paint mix used might have been slightly darker. Or maybe it's due to the reflectivity in the thin overspray edges. I've seen similar when I used to paint aircraft.

Shoulder patches for the crew's uniforms.

Custom helmets with the Pilot's and WSO's handles. Totally surmised by me. I could find no references.

Thanks to:
@MagicaThunder for his "Homemade Paintkit"
@MigMaster for providing the correct default colors per @ben_der.
@ben_der for providing the F-4E Wireframes.

Submitted to User Files 7/12/24. Awaiting approval.

[Klaiber]

15 hours ago, Vonrd said:

This skin depicts F-4E-60-MC, S/N: 74-0644 of the 335th TFS (”Chiefs”), 4th TFW 
Pilot Lt. Col. Richard B. Myers at Seymore Johnson AFB, NC circa 1982. 

A few things of note in this skin:

The rendering of the "4th Tactical Fighter Wing" badge. As I understand, the badge emblems were water slide decals (like a plastic model) which were protected by a spray clearcoat. These would eventually breeak down and flake off around the edges. The gloss, overspray and chipping were rendered to replicate the photo as best that I could.

The dark fuzzy border of the dark green. I don't know but theorize that the field of the color was applied using masks and then outlined with the spraygun set to no fan (airbrush) to soften the edges. The paint mix used might have been slightly darker. Or maybe it's due to the reflectivity in the thin overspray edges. I've seen similar when I used to paint aircraft.

Shoulder patches for the crew's uniforms.

Custom helmets with the Pilot's and WSO's handles. Totally surmised by me. I could find no references.

Thanks to:
@MagicaThunder for his "Homemade Paintkit"
@MigMaster for providing the correct default colors per @ben_der.
@ben_der for providing the F-4E Wireframes.

Submitted to User Files 7/12/24. Awaiting approval.

Looks great, Von!

Just let me know when the link drops.

[Vonrd]

Link: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3339461/

[Britchot]

The RIO’s nick is “CLUELES” with one S, probably part of the joke. 

The pilot later became the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, but I couldn’t confirm his c/s.

[Vonrd]

7 hours ago, Britchot said:

The RIO’s nick is “CLUELES” with one S, probably part of the joke. 

The pilot later became the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, but I couldn’t confirm his c/s.

You're right... one "S" . I'll change it and revise the skin in User Files. 

Excerpts of history of Gen. Myers are part of the description in the skin.

[Klaiber]

45 minutes ago, Vonrd said:

You're right... one "S" . I'll change it and revise the skin in User Files. 

Excerpts of history of Gen. Myers are part of the description in the skin.

Let me know when you update it and I'll redownload.

[Vonrd]

Updated now.

[Vonrd]

This skin continues the lifespan of Phantom II F-4E-60-MC, S/N: 74-0644 last seen at Seymore Johnson AFB NC when it was with the 335th TFS (”Chiefs”), 4th TFW. 
It went through aerial target conversion to a QF-4E drone, No. AF262 by BAE Systems at Mojave CA in June 1991. 
It was operated and maintained by the 82d Aerial Targets Squadron at Tyndall AFB FL. It's final day is listed as "Expended 09-NOV-07".

Submitted to User Files 7/18/24

 

(Is there a way to make the photos follow a set sequence? I have them named 001 thru 007 in hopes that they will follow that order but it seems to be random).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited July 19, 2024 by Klaiber
fix image order

[Klaiber]

1 hour ago, Vonrd said:

This skin continues the lifespan of Phantom II F-4E-60-MC, S/N: 74-0644 last seen at Seymore Johnson AFB NC when it was with the 335th TFS (”Chiefs”), 4th TFW. 
It went through aerial target conversion to a QF-4E drone, No. AF262 by BAE Systems at Mojave CA in June 1991. 
It was operated and maintained by the 82d Aerial Targets Squadron at Tyndall AFB FL. It's final day is listed as "Expended 09-NOV-07".

Submitted to User Files 7/18/24

 

(Is there a way to make the photos follow a set sequence? I have them named 001 thru 007 in hopes that they will follow that order but it seems to be random).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looks great, Von!

Fixed the images for you.

When you upload the images to a post, thumbnails will appear at the bottom in a tool bar.

In that tool bar, you should see an "Insert" button for each image.  Just Insert the images where you want them in the post.

If they're in the wrong order, just reinsert at a different location.

As long as the images are still in the tool bar at the bottom, you're still working with them.

[Vonrd]

Got it... Thanks!

 

[Klaiber]

12 hours ago, Vonrd said:

Got it... Thanks!

 

Glad to help.

Btw: it was posted: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3339567/

[Vonrd]

On 7/12/2024 at 11:41 PM, Vonrd said:

This skin depicts F-4E-60-MC, S/N: 74-0644 of the 335th TFS (”Chiefs”), 4th TFW 
Pilot Lt. Col. Richard B. Myers at Seymore Johnson AFB, NC circa 1982. 

A few things of note in this skin:

The rendering of the "4th Tactical Fighter Wing" badge. As I understand, the badge emblems were water slide decals (like a plastic model) which were protected by a spray clearcoat. These would eventually breeak down and flake off around the edges. The gloss, overspray and chipping were rendered to replicate the photo as best that I could.

The dark fuzzy border of the dark green. I don't know but theorize that the field of the color was applied using masks and then outlined with the spraygun set to no fan (airbrush) to soften the edges. The paint mix used might have been slightly darker. Or maybe it's due to the reflectivity in the thin overspray edges. I've seen similar when I used to paint aircraft.

Shoulder patches for the crew's uniforms.

Custom helmets with the Pilot's and WSO's handles. Totally surmised by me. I could find no references.

Thanks to:
@MagicaThunder for his "Homemade Paintkit"
@MigMaster for providing the correct default colors per @ben_der.
@ben_der for providing the F-4E Wireframes.

Submitted to User Files 7/12/24. Awaiting approval.

Skin Revised. Please re-download.

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3339461/

[Vonrd]

This is a depiction of Phantom II, QF-4E-60-MC, S/N:74-1638 of the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012. The aircraft has a very glossy "wet look" paint job, probably something similar to Imron paint. I've wanted to do a shiny and relatively un-weathered skin and this seemed to be a suitable subject. 

Link:
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3340370/

[Klaiber]

5 hours ago, Vonrd said:

This is a depiction of Phantom II, QF-4E-60-MC, S/N:74-1638 of the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012. The aircraft has a very glossy "wet look" paint job, probably something similar to Imron paint. I've wanted to do a shiny and relatively un-weathered skin and this seemed to be a suitable subject. 

Link:
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3340370/

Looks great Von!

[Ludwig]

Hey Von, your work is always impressive. It is a treat to get to see it here.

[Vonrd]

Thanks guys. That means a lot to me.

 

[Vonrd]

Luftwaffe Tiger Meet RF-4E skin

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3340850/

[Klaiber]

7 hours ago, Vonrd said:

Luftwaffe Tiger Meet RF-4E skin

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3340850/

Looks great, Von!

[Vonrd]

Three new Luftwaffe RF-4E Phantoms. ("GHOST" is a fictional by request for the Tactical DCS Group for use in their online campaign).

Links:

RF-4E 35+26_AKG-52_Tiger Meet 1991
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3341003/

35+10_AKG-52_standard "Lizard" colors
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3341062/

Fictional Luftwaffe RF-4E “GHOST”of AG52
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3341063/

[Klaiber]

4 hours ago, Vonrd said:

Three new Luftwaffe RF-4E Phantoms. ("GHOST" is a fictional by request for the Tactical DCS Group for use in their online campaign).

Links:

RF-4E 35+26_AKG-52_Tiger Meet 1991
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3341003/

35+10_AKG-52_standard "Lizard" colors
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3341062/

Fictional Luftwaffe RF-4E “GHOST”of AG52
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3341063/

They look great, Von!