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Title: Aircraft formation flying
Post by Ziggy on Mar 5^th, 2012 at 11:14pm

Hi guys, here's a few of my edits of historic formation flights. The first is of the ill fated flight #19 that got lost in the Bermuda Triangle. I found this to be particularly difficult because of the redundancy of editing the same aircraft with only slightly varying views. The second edit is my take on "Operation Market Garden", the largest Airborne assault ever conducted. The image depicts C-47s transporting elements of the 101st Airborne Division to their Drop Zone. The third image shows JU-52s escorted by JU-87 dive bombers over Crete during "Operation Mercury". The fourth edit is a flight of C-130s transporting elements of the 82d Airborne Division to a DZ in Panama. The final edit is a flight of B-17s with P-51 escorts conducting a daylight bombing run. All of these edits are extremely time consuming and boring to create due to the subtle differences in each aircraft's view. The reward comes from seeing your vision come alive in a photo-real image. Enjoy guys, your comments are always appreciated......... Ziggy

Title: Re: Aircraft formation flying
Post by andy190 on Mar 5^th, 2012 at 11:27pm

Great edits Ziggy. ;)

Title: Re: Aircraft formation flying
Post by GlobalHobo on Mar 6^th, 2012 at 2:39am

Can't say anything but good about any of 'em, but the B-17 edit is particularly well done. I've done a couple of these, though none so ambitious and well-executed as yours, and would use the world tedious rather than boring, but then, I'm probably splitting hairs.

Title: Re: Aircraft formation flying
Post by Flying Trucker on Mar 6^th, 2012 at 6:23am

Well done Ziggy... ;)

Title: Re: Aircraft formation flying
Post by Ziggy on Mar 6^th, 2012 at 7:21am

Thanks a bunch gentlemen. It really makes my day to wake up and read such sterling comments. Your humble comrade in the FS world............... Ziggy

Title: Re: Aircraft formation flying
Post by Mike......... on Mar 6^th, 2012 at 11:54am

They are all beautiful edits but of all of them I would have to say the B-17(s) is a masterpiece! Very well done indeed.

Mike

Title: Re: Aircraft formation flying
Post by Dave71k on Mar 6^th, 2012 at 1:23pm

The first is excellent and the last one looks like it's straight of a AirFix box! Amazing!

Title: Re: Aircraft formation flying
Post by Ziggy on Mar 6^th, 2012 at 5:53pm

Thanks Mike and Dave, it's very kind of both of you to say so. I really enjoy doing these epic battle scenes, but the risk is ending up with a cluttered mess. A lot of thought has to go into the picture's organization and flow to maintain harmony. I rely heavily on contrails, wing-tip vortices and smoke to control the action. Thanks again guys for taking the time to comment............. Ziggy

Title: Re: Aircraft formation flying
Post by G.K. on Mar 7^th, 2012 at 6:25am

B-17s look fantastic. Reminds me of when I used to play "B-17 Mighty Eighth". Very atmospheric......It's a shame that game wasn't further developed.

Title: Re: Aircraft formation flying
Post by SkyHawk00 on Mar 7^th, 2012 at 11:43am

Great Edits, and... Is that a group of battleships at the bottom of the second picture ;D

The last one is by far my favorite, must've taken hours to get just right...

Title: Re: Aircraft formation flying
Post by Ziggy on Mar 7^th, 2012 at 6:40pm

Thanks mates for all the kudos. SkyHawk, the ships under the cloud cover in pic #2 are actually transports ferrying supplies across the English Channel and yes all of these edits took many hours to complete. Thanks again mates, you guys make my day............. Ziggy

Title: Re: Aircraft formation flying
Post by andy190 on Mar 7^th, 2012 at 6:58pm

Ziggy, when you stopped posting your edits for a while I missed seeing them.

Keep up the great work & remember, always have fun doing it. ;)

Title: Re: Aircraft formation flying
Post by Ziggy on Mar 8^th, 2012 at 8:29pm

andy190 wrote on Mar 7^th, 2012 at 6:58pm:

Ziggy, when you stopped posting your edits for a while I missed seeing them.

Keep up the great work & remember, always have fun doing it. ;)

Hi Andy, it's always great hearing from you. SimV is a super website and I'd like to keep it that way. I'm reluctant to make a nuisance of myself by monopolizing any of the forums with too much of my stuff. Actually, I'd really like to stimulate enough interest in "aviation art" to get all the guys posting their stuff............... Ziggy

Title: Re: Aircraft formation flying
Post by FoxThree on Mar 9^th, 2012 at 4:02am

Stunning edits. 8-)

Title: Re: Aircraft formation flying
Post by Wing Nut on Mar 10^th, 2012 at 6:47pm

The last one is now my desktop background... :)

The first one is not over the Bermuda Triangle is it? ;D

Title: Re: Aircraft formation flying
Post by Clem Wu on Mar 10^th, 2012 at 8:19pm

Wowzers!

Title: Re: Aircraft formation flying
Post by Ziggy on Mar 10^th, 2012 at 10:39pm

Thanks guys, I appreciate all of you taking the time to comment. Wing Nut, the first shot is indeed a recreation of that ill-fated flight over the Bermuda Triangle. It's also one of my personal favorites, albeit I'm am extremely pleased and flattered that so many guys like the B-17s........... Ziggy

Title: Re: Aircraft formation flying
Post by jetprop on Mar 11^th, 2012 at 5:51am

Why do I always forget to comment???

Anyways:Amazing shots,I actualy like the bermuda triangle one better. ;)

Title: Re: Aircraft formation flying
Post by Ziggy on Mar 12^th, 2012 at 10:48am

Thanks Jetprop! I appreciate you taking the time to comment............Ziggy

Title: Re: Aircraft formation flying
Post by Club508 on Mar 12^th, 2012 at 8:43pm

Cool! The shots are nice and smooth!

By the way, I think You've earned one of these. ::)

:D ;D :D ;D :D ;D :D ;D :D

Title: Re: Aircraft formation flying
Post by c130lover on Mar 12^th, 2012 at 8:45pm

I loveee #4! thats my bird right there!

Title: Re: Aircraft formation flying
Post by Ziggy on Mar 12^th, 2012 at 11:07pm

Thanks Club 508, I certainly appreciate the thought. Hey C-130 lover, what can I say except just like this website, it's nice to have something for everyone.............. Ziggy

Title: Re: Aircraft formation flying
Post by BlackAce on Mar 18^th, 2012 at 9:00pm

The last one looks like a painting... awesome

Title: Re: Aircraft formation flying
Post by ilikerio on Mar 23^rd, 2012 at 7:17pm

I'm stunned... :o

Title: Re: Aircraft formation flying
Post by Ziggy on Mar 25^th, 2012 at 5:06pm

Thanks BlackAce and Ilikerio, glad you guys like the edits. I appreciate you both for taking the time to comment.......... Ziggy