Boom Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 (edited) Of all the fantastic artwork on show in this thread, this one of the P-40 is my favourite. So much so that I contacted the artist, Barry Spicer, and bought a print off him. I think the reason why I like it so much is that is gives a realistic impression of speed and danger, especially as the background has been cleverly blurred to create the perception of low, fast movement. When I contacted Barry to buy the print, he was kind enough to give me the background to the artwork. "I was introduced to Colin by a close friend and had a few lengthy conversations with him before starting the painting, which was one of five I did for a local exhibition depicting locals who fought in war, entitled 'Lest we forget'. He lived in his own home, still cooked and gardened and wore a shirt and tie everyday. He was 99 when I met him and passed away just before his 100th Birthday. We showed him a video he hadn't seen before, 'Island target', made during the war and showcasing P-40's around New Guinea. He was completely absorbed with it, recognised other squadron members and got very excited. It was a great and memorable experience. He loved the painting very much and signed a few prints. His son purchased the original and it's now hung at the local yachting club of which Colin was an honorary member." And provided this great photo of Colin and himself. Really add to the poignancy of the artwork. Edited July 27, 2023 by Boom 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticpuma Posted August 1, 2023 Author Share Posted August 1, 2023 Artwork by Daryl Legg as described by him below: "Hi all. This is my latest work featuring a Lockheed P-38G Lightning, "Jungle Queen" 80th Fighter Squadron ("The Headhunters"). I am seldom requested to paint ground scenes and this is something different, but I loved it. It was an oportunity to practice my figure painting too. Although these 80th FS P-38's were based at Mareeba, Australia for a time, the clients wish was for the background to feature Pacific palm trees, always associated with this theatre of operations. Acrylic on canvas, 36"x 17.5" 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feldgrün Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 12 hours ago, Feldgrün said: Don't worry, one day I will avenge ye! 😁 3 Quote MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticpuma Posted August 7, 2023 Author Share Posted August 7, 2023 From the artist : "Goodmorning everyone here is my laterest oil painting I have ready to show and sell. Titled Against The Odds. It shows an F2A-3 Buffalo fighter from VMF-221 at Midway Island during the battle against the Imperial Japanese Navy. June 4th 1942. This plane was flown by 2nd Lt. Charles M. Kunz USMCR. Lt. Kunz was awarded the Navy Cross for action he did during the battle. He was able to shoot down two Aichi D3A1 Val divebombers.Before being severely wounded." 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticpuma Posted August 8, 2023 Author Share Posted August 8, 2023 Piotr Forkasiewicz Boxart for Eduard Model Accessories company. It shows A6M3 Zero Type 32 fighter of Tainan Kokutai intercepting American B-17E bombers of 19th Bomb Group about 100 miles off the coast of New Guinea. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticpuma Posted August 9, 2023 Author Share Posted August 9, 2023 (edited) @Blitzen "Before the Storm" by James Dietz From the artist: "As a ‘heads-up’ Aces High Gallery is officially launching BEFORE THE STORM today… In collaboration with my friends at the Military Gallery and Aces High Gallery in the UK, today marks the publication of BEFORE THE STORM in tribute to the legendary AVG ‘Flying Tigers’ operating from Burma in early 1941. Prints & Artist Proofs are available to order, with some also issued matted to include original autographs of AVG pilots. Contact Aces High Gallery at: https://www.aces-high.com (you can contact Aces High Gallery or me directly for information on the availability of Art Proofs.)" Edited August 9, 2023 by Mysticpuma 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticpuma Posted August 10, 2023 Author Share Posted August 10, 2023 Untitled by Niels Tieland 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticpuma Posted August 11, 2023 Author Share Posted August 11, 2023 SBD Dauntless by Marcos Villarroel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticpuma Posted August 12, 2023 Author Share Posted August 12, 2023 Rabaul "Fly For Your Life" by Robert Taylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticpuma Posted August 14, 2023 Author Share Posted August 14, 2023 No artist details. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Luv the old style propaganda pamphlets. Well done Mystic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticpuma Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share Posted August 16, 2023 (edited) In regard to the Colin Kelly (from the poster above) above: https://www.historynet.com/b-17-pilot-colin-kelly-remembering-a-fallen-american-wwii-hero/ Edited August 16, 2023 by Mysticpuma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticpuma Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share Posted August 16, 2023 "Japanese Suicide Attack" by Wilf Hardy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticpuma Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share Posted August 16, 2023 Unknown artist: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticpuma Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share Posted August 16, 2023 "Kamikaze Attacks" by Graham Coton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticpuma Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share Posted August 16, 2023 "Kamikaze’s Last Sunrise" by Hakunin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticpuma Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share Posted August 16, 2023 "Ordeal for a kamikaze pilot" by John Hamilton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticpuma Posted August 18, 2023 Author Share Posted August 18, 2023 (edited) Artist Rudolph Berlarski Edited August 18, 2023 by Mysticpuma 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticpuma Posted August 18, 2023 Author Share Posted August 18, 2023 (edited) "Marge" - by Adam Tooby Edited August 29, 2023 by Mysticpuma 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticpuma Posted August 28, 2023 Author Share Posted August 28, 2023 "Kawasaki Ki-61-II Kai Hien" by Arkadiusz Wrobel 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticpuma Posted August 28, 2023 Author Share Posted August 28, 2023 "Kawasaki Ki-61" by Koike Shigeo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticpuma Posted August 28, 2023 Author Share Posted August 28, 2023 Kawasaki Ki-61 by (Tavada?) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticpuma Posted August 28, 2023 Author Share Posted August 28, 2023 "Ki-79B" by Arkadiusz Wrobel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticpuma Posted August 28, 2023 Author Share Posted August 28, 2023 "Putt Putt Maru" - Unknown artist from the box art of the Academy scale model. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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