PivoYvo Posted August 12 Posted August 12 (edited) The Me-410 with the "Wellenmuster" or "Mäander Tarnung" is a Me-410 from the 2./ZG26 stationed at Fassburg 1944 with the Code nk+3u https://inchhighguy.wordpress.com/2024/03/19/fine-molds-messerschmitt-me-410a-1-hornisse-of-2-zg-26-in-1-72-scale/ here is the link with all the pics from the model. Hope this helps. Edited August 12 by PivoYvo 1
III/JG53*Viper Posted August 13 Author Posted August 13 12 hours ago, PivoYvo said: The Me-410 with the "Wellenmuster" or "Mäander Tarnung" is a Me-410 from the 2./ZG26 stationed at Fassburg 1944 with the Code nk+3u https://inchhighguy.wordpress.com/2024/03/19/fine-molds-messerschmitt-me-410a-1-hornisse-of-2-zg-26-in-1-72-scale/ here is the link with all the pics from the model. Hope this helps. Great work I really appreciate your help 1
III/JG53*Viper Posted August 13 Author Posted August 13 The Me-410 A1 is ready... Me-410 A1 of 2./ZG 26 based at Fassburg, Germany, July 1944. Pilot & Gunner... unknown. Download: https://www.mediafire.com/file/gle5vv878971zqp/Me-410_A1_2.ZG_26.DDS/file Spoiler Spoiler 5 1 1
PivoYvo Posted August 13 Posted August 13 (edited) OOOOH WOW, this looks amazing. Thank You so much. Its on the Spot. Maybe you should think of switching to the Dark side, we have cookies. Edited August 13 by PivoYvo 1
III/JG53*Viper Posted August 13 Author Posted August 13 (edited) 7 hours ago, PivoYvo said: OOOOH WOW, this looks amazing. Thank You so much. Its on the Spot. Maybe you should think of switching to the Dark side, we have cookies. What ever do you mean?! I've already joined the dark side a long time ago in a galaxy far far away. May the cookies be with you always Thank you PivoYvo and the rest of you guys Edited August 14 by III/JG53*Viper 1
III/JG53*Viper Posted August 16 Author Posted August 16 (edited) Messerschmitt Bf 109K-4 "Red 7" III./JG 27 While the provided details are somewhat sparse, it's clear that a "Red 7" Bf 109K-4 was in service with JG 27 around May 1945, possibly in Prague-Kbely. Download: https://www.mediafire.com/file/efr4ppw6rm213z1/Bf-109_K4_Red_7_III.JG_27.DDS/file Spoiler Spoiler Edited August 16 by III/JG53*Viper 5 2 1
Falcon41 Posted August 17 Posted August 17 On 7/4/2025 at 4:26 PM, III/JG53*Viper said: Sounds great Viper, I've another request to make of you. I like to have a generic version of the P-47 shown in the attachment when you have the time as I know your being requested to do skins my many members of our IL-2 community. Thanking you in advance for your wonderful work. Falcon41 1
III/JG53*Viper Posted August 17 Author Posted August 17 3 hours ago, Falcon41 said: Viper, I've another request to make of you. I like to have a generic version of the P-47 shown in the attachment when you have the time as I know your being requested to do skins my many members of our IL-2 community. Thanking you in advance for your wonderful work. Falcon41 Falcon41... thanks man, but you and other members requests is what makes skinning worthwhile and fun I'll start working on a generic version of the P-47D-22 ASAP
Hopper64 Posted August 18 Posted August 18 Thanks for that K4 skin Viper. Outstanding work as always! 1
III/JG53*Viper Posted August 19 Author Posted August 19 (edited) 19 hours ago, Hopper64 said: Thanks for that K4 skin Viper. Outstanding work as always! You're more than welcome Hopper64 By request: P-47D-22, 332nd FG, 15th AF Info: https://15thaf.org/XV FC/306th FW/332nd FG/default.html & https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuskegee_Airmen Download: https://www.mediafire.com/file/2d75ada9v6crfq6/P-47D-22_332nd_FG_Generic.DDS/file Edited August 19 by III/JG53*Viper 3 1
Falcon41 Posted August 19 Posted August 19 2 hours ago, III/JG53*Viper said: By request: P-47D-22, 332nd FG, 15th AF Info: https://15thaf.org/XV FC/306th FW/332nd FG/default.html & https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuskegee_Airmen Viper, Again thanks so much for the skin and the information you provided. I was not aware of there resources and shall put them to good use. Falcon41 1
III/JG53*Viper Posted August 20 Author Posted August 20 (edited) P-51D-5-NA. S/N: 44-13660. Code: MC-B 'Panty Waste' Attached to: 79th FS, 20th FG, 8th AF Flown by: Lt. Kenneth A. Skinner Info: https://www.americanairmuseum.com/archive/media/media-24489jpeg (Lots of models, decals and illustrations, but the only "real" info I found is in the link above). Download: https://www.mediafire.com/file/hseyt6dk2xmsh9k/P-51D-5-NA_Panty_Waste.DDS/file For some reason the download page does'nt look like the other ones... when I tried a download test earlier, the link didn't work. It works now, but the download page looks funny. Any ideas on what could be wrong?! Maybe it's just an upgrade of the program/site whatever... you know what I mean. Edited August 20 by III/JG53*Viper Update 2 1
PivoYvo Posted August 20 Posted August 20 (edited) Download looks and works normal. Edited August 20 by PivoYvo 1
III/JG53*Viper Posted August 20 Author Posted August 20 7 hours ago, PivoYvo said: Download looks and works normal. Thx PivoYvo But, this is what I'm talking about... Do they look the same at your end?
BMA_FlyingShark Posted August 20 Posted August 20 Nice skin. On my screen, the download link looks like the lower one. Don't know why but the download works anyway, I haven't downloaded anything else from MediaFire yet today so I don't know if it's a new layout of their website or what. Have a nice day. 1
III/JG53*Viper Posted August 20 Author Posted August 20 28 minutes ago, BMA_FlyingShark said: Nice skin. On my screen, the download link looks like the lower one. Don't know why but the download works anyway, I haven't downloaded anything else from MediaFire yet today so I don't know if it's a new layout of their website or what. Have a nice day. Thx man
BMA_FlyingShark Posted August 20 Posted August 20 No problem. For your information, I downloaded a skin from Julian in the mean while and there the link leads to the classic MediaFire page: Have a nice day. 1
III/JG53*Viper Posted August 21 Author Posted August 21 I've updated Panty Waste to v.1.1 with new Anti Glare and added (FS and FG Insignias/Emblems in the Credits inside the skin). Download: https://www.mediafire.com/file/gjvsvqurtpewxw0/P-51D-5-NA_Panty_Waste_v.1.1.DDS/file 3 1
III/JG53*Viper Posted August 21 Author Posted August 21 (edited) Oops! I made a BIG misstake when I added the Insignias for the Fighter Group and Fighter Squadron... the insignia for the 23rd FG is wrong and has been replaced with the correct 20th FG (not a big deal since they don't show up on the skin... but it's got to be correct). Same filename and download as for v.1.1 Sorry for any inconvenience Edited August 22 by III/JG53*Viper Correction/update 2 1
III/JG53*Viper Posted August 26 Author Posted August 26 P-51D-20-NA, S/N: 44-63497, Code: FT-I, 'Angels Playmate' 353rd FS, 354th FG “Pioneer Mustang Group”, 9th Air Force, Flown by Capt. Bruce Ward Carr (Peck’s Bad Boy) Info: https://forums.sassnet.com/index.php?/topic/354371-capt-bruce-carr-stole-an-fw-190/ & https://www.planesinprofile.com/p-51d/mustang/angelsplaymate/planesinprofile Download: https://www.mediafire.com/file/yvvn40mp4cx41ws/P-51D-20-NA_Angels_Playmate.DDS/file 5 2
III/JG53*Viper Posted August 29 Author Posted August 29 (edited) Hey all! I'm all out of ideas, do you guys have any ideas/suggestions what skin/plane I should do? Thanks Mike Edited August 29 by III/JG53*Viper Correction 1
wackywings Posted August 29 Posted August 29 Mike, Thanks for all of the wonderful skins you've made for the community. Many of my plane folders are overflowing because your's are some of The best textures around and I don't care if I'm dealing with duplicates. I had a couple of suggestions for you, if you're really looking for new subjects to do. How about the Man of War mounts of Clairborne Kinnard (there's at least 2 P-51Ds there), all the Pudgys (P-38s) belonging to Tom McGuire, and the P-40E could use some sprucing up under your artistic hand (plenty of CBI stuff that hasn't been tackled yet - and many we have just don't do the sharkmouth patterns justice). Also more P-38s from the 475th FG would be cool as well. You've already done Florida Cracker. Let me know if you want some more details. I'll be glad to supply them! Thanks again!! Best regards, Wackywings 1
III/JG53*Viper Posted August 30 Author Posted August 30 (edited) On 8/30/2025 at 12:53 AM, wackywings said: Mike, Thanks for all of the wonderful skins you've made for the community. Many of my plane folders are overflowing because your's are some of The best textures around and I don't care if I'm dealing with duplicates. I had a couple of suggestions for you, if you're really looking for new subjects to do. How about the Man of War mounts of Clairborne Kinnard (there's at least 2 P-51Ds there), all the Pudgys (P-38s) belonging to Tom McGuire, and the P-40E could use some sprucing up under your artistic hand (plenty of CBI stuff that hasn't been tackled yet - and many we have just don't do the sharkmouth patterns justice). Also more P-38s from the 475th FG would be cool as well. You've already done Florida Cracker. Let me know if you want some more details. I'll be glad to supply them! Thanks again!! Best regards, Wackywings WOW!!! Are'nt you just full of ideas I'll be happy to do some of the planes you've mentioned, but if you can and want to... I need more info on the ones you want (hi res pics if possible). I'm very greatful and proud that you will intrust me with this Mike Edited August 30 by III/JG53*Viper 1
wackywings Posted August 30 Posted August 30 Mike, Thanks for your graciousness! I'm collecting as much photo data as possible and will forward it onto you, probably by PM. I'll have it all by tomorrow afternoon! Best regards, Wackywings 1
III/JG53*Viper Posted August 30 Author Posted August 30 (edited) 6 hours ago, wackywings said: Mike, Thanks for your graciousness! I'm collecting as much photo data as possible and will forward it onto you, probably by PM. I'll have it all by tomorrow afternoon! Best regards, Wackywings Thank you! Btw, I've started working on the P-51D Man-O-War. Probably going to take some time due to the uniqe camo. Thanks again for your help with pics and info. I know I've made some skins that already exist either ingame or made by other skinners (not always on purpose) but just to show my view of the skin/plane. Mike Edited August 30 by III/JG53*Viper Update 1
wackywings Posted August 30 Posted August 30 Hi Mike, I've found references to 1 P51-B, and 2 other P-51Ds while Kinnard was with the 355th FG. The more famous 4th FG livery is the one I think you're referring to with the interesting camo patterns on the upper surfaces. I haven't been able to find a photo of his 355th FG P-47D razorback, but I have a rough idea of what it might have looked like, minus any noseart. I'll forward everything in a little while! Best regards, Doug (aka Wackywings) 1
wackywings Posted August 30 Posted August 30 Hi Mike, Please check your PMs. Thanks! Best Regards, Doug 1
III/JG53*Viper Posted September 4 Author Posted September 4 (edited) P-51D-25-NA, S/N: 44-14292, Code: QP-A, 'Man O' War' 334th FS, 4th FG, 8th AF Flown by: Lt Colonel Claiborn H. "Zoot" Kinnard Jr A BIG Thank you to wackywings for all his help and effort on this one! Info: https://www.americanairmuseum.com/archive/aircraft/44-14292 & https://www.warbirdregistry.org/p51registry/p51-4472739.html & https://www.dafhistory.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/434083/334-fighter-squadron-acc/ & http://www.4thfightergroupassociation.org/ Download: https://www.mediafire.com/file/srh97pj2xzsytoc/P-51D-25-NA_Man_O%27_War.DDS/file Edited September 5 by III/JG53*Viper Correction 3 1
III/JG53*Viper Posted September 6 Author Posted September 6 P-51D-25-NA, S/N: 44-73144, Code: WR-A, 'Man O' War' 334th FS, 335th FG, 8th AF Flown by: Lt Colonel Claiborn H. "Zoot" Kinnard Jr Again a HUGE THANKS to wackywings for everthing! Info: https://wingstracksguns.com/north-american-p-51d-man-o-war-44-73144/ Download: https://www.mediafire.com/file/quu8cp7rddg828g/P-51D-25-NA_Man_O%27_War_44-73144_WR-A.DDS/file 6 1
III/JG53*Viper Posted September 7 Author Posted September 7 P-51D-25-NA, S/N: 44-15625, Code: WR-A, 'Man O' War' 334th FS, 335th FG, 8th AF Flown by: Lt Colonel Claiborn H. "Zoot" Kinnard Jr Once again... wackywings! Info: https://asisbiz.com/il2/P-51/355FG.html & https://www.americanairmuseum.com/archive/person/claiborne-holmes-kinnard Download: https://www.mediafire.com/file/9jobk998xl5n5h0/P-51D-25-NA_Man_O%27_War_44-15625_WR-A.DDS/file 5 1
Slav_Ace_I Posted September 13 Posted September 13 Hey Viper, So sorry to bother you but I was trying to download the "P-51D-30-NA Mustang “Miss Ava” G-CLNV / 45-11518" & "P-51D-20-NA "Sweet Arlene"" skins from mediafire and unlike other skins in this Thread, they download site does not open, MediaFire opens and all I see is my profile. Could it be that the download links have expired somehow or am I doing something wrong? Could you please assist? Thank you so much in advance! 1
III/JG53*Viper Posted September 15 Author Posted September 15 (edited) P-38L-1-LO Lightning. s/n: 44-24155, Code: 131, "PUDGY IV" (The Serial Number is an educated guess) Assigned to: 431st FS "Hades", 475th FG "Satan's Angels", 5th USSAF Flown by: Maj. Thomas B. McGuire, Jr. Info: https://pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/p-38/pudgy_iv.html & https://pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/p-38/pudgy_iv/p38l-pudgy-iv-mokmer-biak.html & https://475th.org/p38/aircraftlisting/ Download: https://www.mediafire.com/file/egsxyw6i0wlrjdz/P-38L-1-LO_PUDGY_IV.DDS/file Edited September 15 by III/JG53*Viper 3 2
III/JG53*Viper Posted September 15 Author Posted September 15 (edited) On 9/13/2025 at 12:33 PM, Slav_Ace_I said: Hey Viper, So sorry to bother you but I was trying to download the "P-51D-30-NA Mustang “Miss Ava” G-CLNV / 45-11518" & "P-51D-20-NA "Sweet Arlene"" skins from mediafire and unlike other skins in this Thread, they download site does not open, MediaFire opens and all I see is my profile. Could it be that the download links have expired somehow or am I doing something wrong? Could you please assist? Thank you so much in advance! Hey Ace! I'm sorry for the trouble Here are all the P-51's I've made: https://app.mediafire.com/folder/r4y8wngvlxqx5 Btw, check your messages Edited September 15 by III/JG53*Viper
mrzombieslayer95 Posted September 16 Posted September 16 Request for an "updated and more accurate" lou iv skin for the p51d? Based on accounts it was in fact blue but not the crazy sky blue ive seen, the records seem to say deep royal blue, making this model seemingly more historically accurate. I would greatly appreciate it if someone could do this! 1
III/JG53*Viper Posted September 16 Author Posted September 16 (edited) On 9/16/2025 at 10:08 AM, mrzombieslayer95 said: Request for an "updated and more accurate" lou iv skin for the p51d? Based on accounts it was in fact blue but not the crazy sky blue ive seen, the records seem to say deep royal blue, making this model seemingly more historically accurate. I would greatly appreciate it if someone could do this! Hi mrzombie... which parts are you refering to as "deep royal blue"? I'm looking at pictures of Lou IV and there's quite a few variants when it comes to colors. I'd be happy to give this a try, but I need to be sure what the original colors were. Is this what you had in mind? I've been searching and found that 90% of the pics showing LOU IV is painted dark olive drab, the original pics from WWII (those in color) also show a dark olive drab or maybe very dark grey or a lighter black camo. My guess is dark olive drab. Well, after checking various sorces I've decided to use US Olive Drab and some Dark British Green... no blue! Edited September 18 by III/JG53*Viper Update
III/JG53*Viper Posted September 19 Author Posted September 19 (edited) Yes, the P-51D "Lou IV" had invasion stripes, though the full stripes were a temporary measure for the Normandy invasion in June 1944. "Lou IV," as an early P-51D, initially received the full black and white invasion stripes on its wings and fuselage. However, by late July 1944, the directives changed, and the upper surfaces of these stripes were ordered to be painted over to reduce confusion with Luftwaffe markings, leaving only the undersides of the wings and fuselage with stripes. Details of "Lou IV"'s markings: Original Application: "Lou IV" was assigned to Lt. Col Thomas Christian of the 361st Fighter Group, a unit that was active in the Normandy invasion. This meant it would have been among the first aircraft to receive the invasion stripes. Later Modification: As the Allied forces established themselves in France and the threat of friendly fire decreased, the order to remove the upper-wing and fuselage stripes was issued. A photograph from August 1944 shows the upper-wing stripes on "Lou IV" painted over. Final State: By the fall of 1944, the process was further reduced to just stripes on the lower portions of the fuselage. Therefore, while "Lou IV" did have invasion stripes, they were only fully present for a short period after D-Day. P-51D-5-NA. S/N: 44-13410. Code: E2-C 'LOU IV / ATHELENE' Attached to: 375th FS, 361st FG, 8th USAAF Flown by: CO Colonel Thomas J.J. Christian, Jr. Info: https://aircrewremembered.com/christian-thomas.html & https://www.thisdayinaviation.com/tag/lou-iv/ Download: https://www.mediafire.com/file/srpljxek7m2urt8/P-51D-5-NA_LOU_IV.DDS/file The original color scheme of the P-51D Mustang "Lou IV" is the subject of debate, with some evidence suggesting blue and other evidence pointing to a form of green, possibly British Dark Green or a blue-green mix. The confusion likely arises from the aircraft's original olive drab (OD) camouflage, which was overpainted with a different color (possibly blue or green) on the fuselage and wings, and the presence of conflicting accounts from individuals who were there. The Case for Blue Spotters' Accounts: Several English spotters who visited the base reportedly recorded seeing blue in their notebooks. Photographic Evidence: A clear original Kodachrome image of the aircraft, when lightened, appears to show blue paint on Lou IV. Research by Dana Bell: Dana Bell, a well-known aircraft color researcher, has scans from the Library of Congress that he believes show the aircraft in blue. The Case for Green Original Camouflage: The 361st Fighter Group, which Lou IV belonged to, often used green camouflage, and the original OD camouflage might have been partially overpainted with green paint. Pilot's Account: The pilot of Lou IV's wingman, E2-S, claimed that all of the aircraft in the "Bottisham Four" (including Lou IV) were green. Overlapping Colors: There is evidence of both green and blue on the aircraft's surfaces, with some parts having green and others blue, possibly due to repainting over the original camouflage. The Likely Truth A Mix of Colors: The most plausible explanation is that Lou IV had a mix of colors due to repainting, with blue and green being applied to different areas or over the original camouflage. Confusion from Repainting: The overpainting of the D-Day stripes on the upper surfaces of the aircraft and fuselage, possibly with a different color than the original, added to the confusion. Conflicting Accounts: Both conflicting eyewitness accounts and photographic evidence contribute to the ongoing debate about the aircraft's true color. I've updated LOU IV, just small subtle changes to the camouflage. No change to file name or download path. Edited September 21 by III/JG53*Viper Correction/update 4 2
III/JG53*Viper Posted September 24 Author Posted September 24 (edited) P-40B/E, S/N: 41-36402, Code: 38, 'Hold'n My Own' Attached to: ???? FS, 23rd FG, 14th USAAF Flown by: Lieutenant Dallas "Big Bear" Clinger "Hold'n My Own" refers to the name painted on the P-40B aircraft flown by Lieutenant Dallas "Big Bear" Clinger while assigned to the 23rd Fighter Group in China, the successor unit to the original Flying Tigers. The nose art, "Hold'n My Own," was representative of the personalized phrases painted on aircraft during World War II. The particular aircraft, USAAF 41-36402, was formerly operated by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and is now a featured part of the museum's collection. The Aircraft "Hold'n My Own" Model: Curtiss P-40E Warhawk. Nose Art: "Hold'n My Own". Unit/History: Originally USAAF 41-36402, it was delivered to the RCAF and later became part of the American 16th FS, 51st FG, 10th Air Force. Current Location: The War Eagles Air Museum in New Mexico. Info: https://www.warbirdregistry.org/p40registry/p40-al152.html & https://aeroscale.net/news/curtiss-p-40e-climbaround-walkaround Download: https://www.mediafire.com/file/f5dpgcs427xm6xr/P-40-E_Hold%27n_My_Own.DDS/file Edited September 27 by III/JG53*Viper Correction 2 1 2
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