falcon012 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Here is another version of my F-86 piece. This was actually the original way I had envisioned the scene and the one I first pitched to the client. They wanted something less blue so I ended up with the mountainous background in the piece that was released last year. I am calling this version "Jet Age Dogfight". After World War II the development of jet engine technology and advances in aerodynamics revolutionized the aircraft industry. When war broke out in Korea, the Russian built MiG 15 proved a major shock to American forces. Fortunately, the F-86 Sabre proved up to the task of taking on the advanced Russian machine. Armed with 6 .50 caliber machine guns, the F-86 dueled with the MiG in aerial combat. Though relatively equal aircraft, better pilot training and tactics gave the edge to the Sabre and it finished the war with an impressive 10:1 kill ratio in favor of the Sabre. There was no doubt, the jet age had arrived and forever changed the nature of aerial combat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy Snap Captain Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Wow! That is some awesome detail on the Sabre! Beautiful picture. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon012 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Thanks Andrew. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neu Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 That is a great looking art...I love it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon012 Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 Thanks Neu. I had a lot of fun making this one. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Oh WOW! Just outstanding. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sharkmouth Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Excellent artwork! Regards, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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