Hello, WIX!
Tue Feb 23, 2010 1:22 pm
Long time lurker, first time poster.
I just want to start by saying that this is a great site and I look forward to interacting and learning from all of you great folks on this forum. I don't have nearly the experience or knowledge that some of you guys have, but I hope I'll be able to make my own small contributions to the discussions. Unfortunately, I don't have much hands-on time with warbirds, but I've been interested in them since I was a little boy listening to my grandpa's stories from WWII.
Now, for your viewing pleasure, here's some examples of profile art I've done (only as a hobby; I'm not good enough to sell this stuff!)
P-51H "Louisiana Heat Wave" on display at Octave Chanute Air Museum
P-51D "Louisiana Heat Wave" as it appeared in WWII. Both plaes were flown by Capt Claude Crenshaw.
B-17F "Knockout Dropper"; 1st aircraft to complete 25 missions in the Eighth Air Force
B-17F "Mary Ellen" My grandfather was a bombardier in the 550th Bomb Squadron, 385th Bomb Group. This was the crew's first plane, which they flew across the Atlantic. Upon reaching England, it was immediately turned in to a modification depot and they were assigned the "Mary Ellen II" (picture in my avatar)
P-51D "Lil' Daddy" of the 20th Fighter Group
Another Mustang, this one from the 4th Fighter Group
I just want to start by saying that this is a great site and I look forward to interacting and learning from all of you great folks on this forum. I don't have nearly the experience or knowledge that some of you guys have, but I hope I'll be able to make my own small contributions to the discussions. Unfortunately, I don't have much hands-on time with warbirds, but I've been interested in them since I was a little boy listening to my grandpa's stories from WWII.
Now, for your viewing pleasure, here's some examples of profile art I've done (only as a hobby; I'm not good enough to sell this stuff!)
P-51H "Louisiana Heat Wave" on display at Octave Chanute Air Museum
P-51D "Louisiana Heat Wave" as it appeared in WWII. Both plaes were flown by Capt Claude Crenshaw.
B-17F "Knockout Dropper"; 1st aircraft to complete 25 missions in the Eighth Air Force
B-17F "Mary Ellen" My grandfather was a bombardier in the 550th Bomb Squadron, 385th Bomb Group. This was the crew's first plane, which they flew across the Atlantic. Upon reaching England, it was immediately turned in to a modification depot and they were assigned the "Mary Ellen II" (picture in my avatar)
P-51D "Lil' Daddy" of the 20th Fighter Group
Another Mustang, this one from the 4th Fighter Group
Re: Hello, WIX!
Tue Feb 23, 2010 1:29 pm
Welcome to WIX! Don't worry about not having a lot of warbird experience, some of the best contributions to the site come from good questions being asked!
Re: Hello, WIX!
Tue Feb 23, 2010 1:44 pm
Welcome to the WIX! Nice work, btw! 
Re: Hello, WIX!
Tue Feb 23, 2010 1:59 pm
Welcome, Glad to have you on WIX, Enjoy the Show. Pappy
Re: Hello, WIX!
Tue Feb 23, 2010 2:30 pm
Welcome aboard. From one illustrator to another, those are pretty darn nice illustrations! 
Re: Hello, WIX!
Tue Feb 23, 2010 3:01 pm
Welcome to WIX. Nice artwork.
Re: Hello, WIX!
Tue Feb 23, 2010 3:16 pm
very cool profiles 
Re: Hello, WIX!
Tue Feb 23, 2010 5:23 pm
A warm welcome to WIX - you sure know how to make an entrance!
Re: Hello, WIX!
Tue Feb 23, 2010 9:36 pm
Welcome aboard. I hope you enjoy your stay.