New B-17 Art and B-17G Relic from Ron Cole
 

Hi, friends! After I did my XP-82 commission for Tom Reilly, he sent me a collection of aircraft parts from his past restoration projects, including an original duraluminum panel from the forward fuselage of B-17G 'Campaign Lady' (serial number 44-85813). That meant I had to produce a new B-17G painting to go along with the parts, so here it is:

[IMG]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8328/8...185d02374b.jpg B-17G Flying Fortress of the 303rd BG, by Ron Cole by ColesAircraft, on Flickr[/IMG]

Since the markings for 'Campaign Lady' were less than illustrious I opted to portray 'Thunder Bird' of the 303rd Bomb Group, 8th AF.

And I combined the parts with artwork for my display series:

[IMG]http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5470/8...7fc31bed28.jpg B-17 Flying Fortress Relic Display, by Ron Cole by ColesAircraft, on Flickr[/IMG]

I'm seeking any suggestions or comments. I probably can't do much to the original piece but I could sure use the input to implement in future releases!


- Ron