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[Knochenlutscher]

THis a recollection of all previous Skins on the Topic.
No more split up Posts, straight go ahead.

Version 5: old 3-D
version 6: New 3-D Martlets 2021


A Pack containing Grumman Martlets Mk.I and Mk.II Skins to suit latest Modifications availlable.





Update!
- Martlets Mk.I corrected
- additional Hellcat Mk.I added

http://www.mission4today.com/index.php?name=Downloads3&file=details&id=2047

My documentation is thin, as I did this for personal purposes first,
hence I only compiled pictorial sources and FAA's Delivery/Report Papers
 on the selected Kites. I can't give squadron allocation, even if some
 have the their Markings applied, as the units switched and borrowed their
 aircraft in the early phase of Martlet introduction on a frequent base.
The topic is a study feast, allocate nearly all FAA Stations and Carriers
 howling them would fill a page and still not help on the matter.
A change of Codes I could not trace, when they were on loan somewhere else.





80% is historical, while the 20% semihistoricals are from actual Reports.

Warning!!!
Stock Models of Wildcats are not supported.
Tested in DBW 1.71/4.101m, other Installations at own risk...

Requirements:

You need to have the combination of the following 2 Mods to get
the suiting Skins. If not, see Warning...

Grumman Martlet Mk.I/Mk.II: Revised version
https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,39272.0.html

Martlet 3-D Update
https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,42639.0.html

The late Martlets (FM) and Hellcats are suitable for their appropriate Mods (Hellcats) and
3-D upgrades by PA_Jeronimo (Engine Cowling + Wheels).

Credits:
Jesters-Ink

This time I included some Blanks/Generics and all come Bright finished to you.
Knochenlutscher, 2014/2021

Happy Flying....

[Phas3e]

Well done on covering FAA martlets

I notice you have skinned the wide set guns on the MkI, is there a mod for this or is it done for visual effect?

I am currently skinning BJ562 based on a series of photos in MAM Vol 6 Issue 12 and would like to make a version to match the wider set guns if possible.

[Knochenlutscher]

Hi Phase,
Ahh, Thanks man for your kind words. 
Of course you can, follow the Link below or above, right under the Screens I posted the two Templates that I altered.

The wider Guns Skins in this Pack suit for the Martlet 3-D update
https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,42639.0.html
I shifted with suitable Templates,  as both versions got slightly altered if you use this Upgrade.
I found it practically if you have a Mod that alters the Model and a Template for it, so others can make use of it too.
You may wish to check them out and use them for your purposes.

Have a nice Weekend
Knochenlutscher

[BravoFxTrt]

Thank you Knoch.

[SAS~Bombsaway]

Thank you Knochenlutscher . I have updated your status here to Modder. Thank you for your work.

[Knochenlutscher]

 ??? Wow, pleasure is on my side, Thank you

[oldschoolie]

Very nice skins. I have one question about the MkII Hellcat:  having never seen the style of roundel with the red inner ring documented, I should be interested to know the source.

[Knochenlutscher]

Hi oldschoolie,

http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah153/Segfej/Pictures/MartletMkII_zpsb7833715.jpg
http://www.avionesclasicos.com/imagenes/wildcat/martlet.jpg
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sdasmarchives/7881265478/

http://www.clubhyper.com/reference/wildcatfaaba_1.htm

Best Regards
Knochenlutscher

[oldschoolie]

Hi Knochenlutscher,

Thanks for the Martlet links, but my question was about the 2 skins for the Mk II Hellcat, which have a thin inner red ring in the otherwise "Pacific" roundels which I have never seen in any other source.

[Phas3e]

I dont think its red but heres a photo showing the same overpainting.



I think its more likely a light blue as red markings in the pacific were over painted early in the war so not to confuse gunners with the Japanese 'Meatball'

[oldschoolie]

Yep. I think you're right and there is no red left in any overpainted roundel.

[Knochenlutscher]

I got it, overread, thought you meant the Martlet.
You're right, I missed that, well, 
Look here, nice findings:
http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234940242-faa-hellcat-mk-i/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8270787@N07/2833232302
Thanks for pointing this out, will be corrected in a future update.
Have a nice evening Mates
Best wishes
Knochenlutscher