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Re: Lauhof's profiles
« Reply #550 on: June 08, 2014, 12:13:29 PM »
I like the look of that single-seater!  A real brute  :)
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Re: Lauhof's profiles
« Reply #551 on: June 11, 2014, 10:08:09 PM »
I like the look of that single-seater!  A real brute  :)

Thanks Apophenia!

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Re: Lauhof's profiles
« Reply #552 on: June 11, 2014, 10:21:02 PM »
There' something about that nose…makes me think a Biplane version would look good. ;)


Actually the XSFBD prototype was in it's development a biplane scout-fighter--bomber. The tests were pretty good and although the US Navy was heading towards monoplanes, Douglas built a few and at the end the USN gave permission to test the biplanes on board the Lexington. Vejtasa and Edward Hall from VS-2 were very fond of the plane. So the biplanes were still on board when the Lexington sailed to the Pacific theatre and did some scouting during the Battle of Coral Sea. The plane from Lt Leppla took part in the fighting.
Here is the prototype XSFBD-1 and the plane from Leppla.




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Lauhof
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Re: Lauhof's profiles
« Reply #553 on: June 11, 2014, 10:54:11 PM »
Now those I quite like! Very much like an alternative to the SBC Helldiver.

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Re: Lauhof's profiles
« Reply #554 on: June 11, 2014, 10:54:38 PM »
That looks so right its freaky. :o

Top job!

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Re: Lauhof's profiles
« Reply #555 on: June 12, 2014, 02:58:28 AM »
 :)
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Re: Lauhof's profiles
« Reply #556 on: June 12, 2014, 11:29:49 AM »
Now those I quite like! Very much like an alternative to the SBC Helldiver.

Yes, they have a definite SBC feel about them. Very nice!
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Re: Lauhof's profiles
« Reply #557 on: June 12, 2014, 11:59:13 AM »
Totally digging that 1942 SFBD-1  :)
Forget about his bow and arrows- why wait until that sparrow has done his deed when I can just bury him right now 'cause I'm sick and tired of hearing why he wants to have his way with the cock robin!?

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« Reply #558 on: June 15, 2014, 10:46:57 PM »
Thank you all Guys for your friendly remarks!  :)

New Zealand ordered several biplane SFBD's for their homeland scouting -and patrol missions. Here is one from No 25 Squadron:



Vejtasa flew his biplane SFBD during the Battle of Coral Sea:



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Re: Lauhof's profiles
« Reply #559 on: June 17, 2014, 01:15:11 AM »
Quite nice. How about some Atlantic 1943-44 use on the escort carriers, such as a replacement for the Swordfish ASW?

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Re: Lauhof's profiles
« Reply #560 on: June 17, 2014, 03:52:48 AM »
Quite nice. How about some Atlantic 1943-44 use on the escort carriers, such as a replacement for the Swordfish ASW?

Cheers,

Logan

Thanks Logan!  Very nice thought! Keeps me busy for this week!

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Lauhof

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Re: Lauhof's profiles
« Reply #561 on: June 18, 2014, 09:39:16 PM »
Several SFD-1's were equipped with floats and delivered to cruisers. They were used for patrol services. here is one from the USS Columbia, doing patrol work during the invasion of Guadalcanal.



The Royal Navy was looking for a replacement for their Swordfish on board carriers to protect the convoys and for submarine hunting. They bought several SFBD's for patrol duties but also for torpedo actions. Here is one from the HMS Ark Royal



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Re: Lauhof's profiles
« Reply #562 on: June 18, 2014, 11:11:48 PM »
Yep, that works. Good job!

Since you did the floats, you may want to look at putting the floats on the biplane and removing the retractable gear as a replacement for the Curtiss SOC Seagull (especially since the Seamew didn't work out). That'd open up some more options, too.

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Re: Lauhof's profiles
« Reply #563 on: June 19, 2014, 02:32:12 AM »
The last two are great!  I don't know which I like more!!!
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Re: Lauhof's profiles
« Reply #564 on: June 19, 2014, 03:40:08 AM »
Yep, that works. Good job!

Since you did the floats, you may want to look at putting the floats on the biplane and removing the retractable gear as a replacement for the Curtiss SOC Seagull (especially since the Seamew didn't work out). That'd open up some more options, too.

Cheers,

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Thanks Logan!  Good Idea! I'm thinking already of a USN and FAA one!

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Lauhof

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Re: Lauhof's profiles
« Reply #565 on: June 19, 2014, 03:40:44 AM »
The last two are great!  I don't know which I like more!!!

Thanks for the compliment!

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« Reply #566 on: June 21, 2014, 09:25:24 PM »
The SFBD-1 as a replacement for the Swordfish was a real success for the Royal Navy. Several orders were placed to have a float-version to use on board the cruisers. Douglas delivered 15 SFBD-1B's float, which were assembled by Fairey. Here is one from No 700. Sqn:



Following the example and the success of the SFBD-1 and the problems with the new Curtiss SO3C Seamew, the USN ordered several SFBD-1B floatplanes to replace the Curtiss SOC seagull. Here is one from VCS-13:



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Lauhof
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Re: Lauhof's profiles
« Reply #567 on: June 22, 2014, 12:04:37 AM »
Am I crazy wondering what would happen if a SFBD dogfights a F1M?  ;D
Forget about his bow and arrows- why wait until that sparrow has done his deed when I can just bury him right now 'cause I'm sick and tired of hearing why he wants to have his way with the cock robin!?

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Re: Lauhof's profiles
« Reply #568 on: June 22, 2014, 01:05:06 AM »
Something about those really look balanced. These are some of my favorite profiles that you've ever made, Lauhof. Great work!

It looks like you have some funkiness going on with your roundel transparency or layer blend style, though. You can see the camo behind it.

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Re: Lauhof's profiles
« Reply #569 on: June 22, 2014, 02:35:15 AM »
Am I crazy wondering what would happen if a SFBD dogfights a F1M?  ;D

It would beat him out of the sky in my point of view! 8)

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Lauhof

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« Reply #570 on: June 22, 2014, 02:39:04 AM »
Something about those really look balanced. These are some of my favorite profiles that you've ever made, Lauhof. Great work!

It looks like you have some funkiness going on with your roundel transparency or layer blend style, though. You can see the camo behind it.

Cheers,

Logan

Hi Logan,

Thanks for the nice compliment. It was real fun doing it. You are right about the roundel. Sharp sight you've got here. It's the second time i forget to put my transparency all the way back to zero. Don't want to get sloppy.

regards
Lauhof

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Re: Lauhof's profiles
« Reply #571 on: June 22, 2014, 08:48:35 AM »
now that it's been pointed out, I see it too :D
For the un-initiated, roundels were usually painted over the base colour then cam added after the roundel.

How about trying some heavy weathering, oil-staining etc, Lauhof ?
(remember that P-51B in Burma with rain-run white stripes on the fuselage ?)

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Re: Lauhof's profiles
« Reply #572 on: June 23, 2014, 02:44:26 AM »
now that it's been pointed out, I see it too :D
For the un-initiated, roundels were usually painted over the base colour then cam added after the roundel.

How about trying some heavy weathering, oil-staining etc, Lauhof ?
(remember that P-51B in Burma with rain-run white stripes on the fuselage ?)

Hi raafif,

That's the part i still are reluctant to begin with. I know with my state of making drawings i am at the edge of going to do some weathering. My draw-program doesn't have a good weathering-texture. I have to use some other filters to experience with. But you are right. It's the time to go on experiencing. So we'll see.

regards
Lauhof

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Re: Lauhof's profiles
« Reply #573 on: July 03, 2014, 12:08:40 AM »
now that it's been pointed out, I see it too :D
For the un-initiated, roundels were usually painted over the base colour then cam added after the roundel.

How about trying some heavy weathering, oil-staining etc, Lauhof ?
(remember that P-51B in Burma with rain-run white stripes on the fuselage ?)


Hi raafif,

That's the part i still are reluctant to begin with. I know with my state of making drawings i am at the edge of going to do some weathering. My draw-program doesn't have a good weathering-texture. I have to use some other filters to experience with. But you are right. It's the time to go on experiencing. So we'll see.

regards
Lauhof


In need of more torpedo-bombers the Royal navy also bought several Devastators to support their fleet. here is one from 818 Sqn HMS Ark Royal in 1940:



Following the actions of the Royal Navy, the Dutch Government in London bought several TBD-1's to strengthen their airforce in the Dutch Indies. They were used as scout-bombers with the ML-KNIL. Several TBD-1's escaped after the occupation by the Japanese to Australia and fought further more under the command of the RAAF. Here is one from 120 Sqn in 1944:



..and watch my weathering attempts

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Lauhof
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Re: Lauhof's profiles
« Reply #574 on: July 03, 2014, 02:22:14 AM »
 :)
All hail the God of Frustration!!!

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