falcon012 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Designed originally as a carrier based, nuclear bomber, the RA-5C Vigilante really came into its own as a reconnaissance aircraft. The Vigilante was a very fast aircraft with top speed in excess of Mach 2.0. During the Vietnam War, the RA-5C performed the role of tactical reconnaissance. Vigilantes would photograph the target before and after a strike. Usually escorted by F-4 Phantom II fighters, the Vigi's only defense was it's speed. The escorting fighters sometimes had a hard time keeping pace with a Vigilante on the move. This print depicts the RA-5C Vigilante at the start of a reconnaissance flight "Going In Fast". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SERNAK Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Nice work Mark. May I ask, is it oil-on-canvas or, acrylics? How long did it take you to finish this painting? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Apollokid Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 That's really nice! I love the Vigilante. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy Snap Captain Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Beautiful painting. Well done! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Designed originally as a carrier based, nuclear bomber, the RA-5C Vigilante really came into its own as a reconnaissance aircraft. The Vigilante was a very fast aircraft with top speed in excess of Mach 2.0. During the Vietnam War, the RA-5C performed the role of tactical reconnaissance. Vigilantes would photograph the target before and after a strike. Usually escorted by F-4 Phantom II fighters, the Vigi's only defense was it's speed. The escorting fighters sometimes had a hard time keeping pace with a Vigilante on the move. This print depicts the RA-5C Vigilante at the start of a reconnaissance flight "Going In Fast". Beautiful work indeed ! Judging by the exhaust cans and intakes, she looks to be an early RA-5C. Am I correct? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bobsyouruncle Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Beautiful work. I love the feeling of space and depth in the beautiful backdrop. Awesome cloud layers. A nice touch too with that reflection beneath the wing. Excellent. :worship:/> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon012 Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 Thank you very much everyone. This piece was painted digitally. I estimate it took about 40 hours. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Breathtaking work, falcon012! :) It's the first time for me to hear about digital painting -- I still can't tell it apart from a non-digital painting -- it's really beautiful! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gray Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Hey Mark, how are things? This was an awesome piece of work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon012 Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 Thanks crakerjazz and Gray. Things are ok. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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