torchf15 In reply to Raptorguy [2009-03-14 12:21:16 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks. I liked the pen and ink venue and wanted one when I was in pilot training until I saw the price. Then I said, "I think I can do that." I'm trying to get started again after a bit of a layoff.

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Raptorguy In reply to torchf15 [2009-03-15 00:21:13 +0000 UTC]

I wish I could do pen/ink but I'm good with b/w pencil and thats it.

You say "when I was in pilot training", so you are an pilot? If so what do you fly?

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torchf15 In reply to Raptorguy [2009-03-16 14:40:31 +0000 UTC]

I usually put together a pencil sketch and then ink it with details and shading. Makes for good cramps in the knuckles!

I flew F-4s in the 80s for 10 years in the Air Force then went to the Guard where I flew F-15s for 15 years. I'm now a contractor with the Air Force.

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Raptorguy In reply to torchf15 [2009-03-19 05:08:38 +0000 UTC]

Thats outstanding, its always nice to meet someone who does/did my dream job.

Your art is great, but I have to ask how did you get the shape/perspective right on your planes?

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torchf15 In reply to Raptorguy [2009-03-19 08:41:53 +0000 UTC]

I think the perspective is what really makes the artwork in aviation art. Get it wrong and it just doesn't impress. Since I can't do it from memory or just out of the blue I work from detailed photographs. It's very time consuming but worth it. Of course once you start using the pen there's no using the eraser so it's pretty much set.
Now all I have to do is make the time to get some more done!

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torchf15 In reply to harbour [2009-02-07 22:29:27 +0000 UTC]

You seem to have quite the eye in the photographic arena! Such a talented squirt!

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harbour In reply to torchf15 [2009-02-08 02:30:24 +0000 UTC]

Narf!

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torchf15 In reply to Lyle462 [2008-12-17 22:58:53 +0000 UTC]

...by the way, I actually got a ride in an F-4F a long time ago. That was before I flew D's, E's and G's for a living.
Torch

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Lyle462 In reply to torchf15 [2008-12-18 04:15:35 +0000 UTC]

Cool! I loaded bombs on D's and E's for awhile. (I was an aircraft armament tech i.e. bomb loader for twenty years).

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torchf15 In reply to Lyle462 [2008-12-17 18:19:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. I'm still trying to find the best way to image my work. They're too large for a scanner. Any hints?
Torch

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Lyle462 In reply to torchf15 [2008-12-18 04:18:52 +0000 UTC]

I know exactly what you mean. Mine are always too large for the scanner bed as well. I eventually learned to scan my drawings in overlapping sections. Then, using my imaging software, I crop and merge everything together. The tough part is having to match the contrasts and brightnesses. Feel free to send me a note anytime. We can swap e-mail addresses and I'll be happy to offer anymore help.

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torchf15 In reply to fufanu1 [2008-12-09 02:39:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Now all I need is the time to do more!

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torchf15 In reply to harbour [2008-12-05 03:27:30 +0000 UTC]

Just in case you're looking for a new sword...
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