Brettafett
Well-Known Member
As a 'creative' type myself, I can certainly appreciate painted flight jackets, I have a number of books on the subject.
I would not buy a painted jacket, but I would certainly love to paint one of my own, (but not one of the top-tier jackets).
I'd prefer something more subtle and clean, over very loud, so an image on the back is fine, but not adorned with squadron patches and rank etc also.
Regarding the subject matter, well thats a matter of personal preference... I get the tribute idea, to copy something from the period that resonates with you or an image you like...
But I also like the idea of painting something that has personal meaning for you, that is not directly related to any specific wartime jacket.
I really like Dmitry's painted W&G A-2, that C-47 painted on the back that he loves, its not copied off any original jacket, but it has a classic WW2 feel to it. Love that idea.
I have a few of ideas for my jacket/s, when I get around to it.
I have one idea, based on an original painted WW2 A-2 that I simply think looks awesome! This one is itching to find its way onto an AVI Bronco.
Then there are a couple of other ideas, loosely based on some painted WW2 jackets I've seen, or planes, images I like.
I also have some original ideas of my own, with WW2 subject matter, same look and feel.
(Gosh I may need more jackets!!!)
I would not buy a painted jacket, but I would certainly love to paint one of my own, (but not one of the top-tier jackets).
I'd prefer something more subtle and clean, over very loud, so an image on the back is fine, but not adorned with squadron patches and rank etc also.
Regarding the subject matter, well thats a matter of personal preference... I get the tribute idea, to copy something from the period that resonates with you or an image you like...
But I also like the idea of painting something that has personal meaning for you, that is not directly related to any specific wartime jacket.
I really like Dmitry's painted W&G A-2, that C-47 painted on the back that he loves, its not copied off any original jacket, but it has a classic WW2 feel to it. Love that idea.
I have a few of ideas for my jacket/s, when I get around to it.
I have one idea, based on an original painted WW2 A-2 that I simply think looks awesome! This one is itching to find its way onto an AVI Bronco.
Then there are a couple of other ideas, loosely based on some painted WW2 jackets I've seen, or planes, images I like.
I also have some original ideas of my own, with WW2 subject matter, same look and feel.
(Gosh I may need more jackets!!!)
