In late 2021, I created the templates for most variants of the legendary SBD Dauntless dive-bomber . The original templates showed the aircraft with closed canopies, and the twin M1919 .30 caliber machine guns were not visible as they were stored inside the fuselage in this configuration. For a new profile representing an SBD-5 assigned…Continue reading Opening up the SBD Dauntless
Author: Gaëtan Marie
Hawker biplanes, those magnificent flying machines
This set of profiles was created for Phil H. Listemann of RAF in Combat. Biplanes are always a challenge to represent, especially when the subject matter are some of the most beautiful airplanes to grace the sky ! I hope you’ll enjoy them as much as I enjoyed creating them !
Knocked down – Hillbilly Moon Explosion
This is a bit of a different post, but I thought I’d share anyway. The Hillbilly Moon Explosion’s Official Music Video clip for “Knocked Down” includes a custom-made Spitfire profile with the code H-ME. This was made a long time ago but it’s nice to see it featured in the video ! 🙂 You can…Continue reading Knocked down – Hillbilly Moon Explosion
An update on Clostermann’s Hawker Tempests
One of the first names that comes to mind in association with the Hawker Tempest is that of French ace Pierre Clostermann, and particularly his Tempest JF-E named “Le Grand Charles”. Over the years, I’ve represented this aircraft several times. The first updates were simply due to the fact that my early Tempest profiles were…Continue reading An update on Clostermann’s Hawker Tempests
A post I didn’t want to write : a few words on the ethics of “aviation artist” Ron Cole
Quick disclaimer : I haven’t been posting for several months due to a series of familial misfortunes and events resulting a “complicated life”, to put it mildly. Hopefully things will get back to a semblance of normalcy at some point and I’ll have many things to share. I certainly look forward to that. This is…Continue reading A post I didn’t want to write : a few words on the ethics of “aviation artist” Ron Cole
Work in progress : SBD Dauntless
I’ve been working on a new template : the SBD Dauntless. I’m starting with the SBD-3 and -4 variants of this remarkable aircraft, which bore the brunt of combat against the Japanese in the early years, before it was eventually replaced by the SB2C. Despite being a dive-bomber, it was remarkably nimble once it had…Continue reading Work in progress : SBD Dauntless
New type created : MD Helicopters MD 500
While helicopters aren’t my strong suit, I’ve done a few helo illustrations here and there. I recently had the opportunity to create an MD 500 illustration for a special project, and decided to make a profile of G-CIMJ as well. It was quite interesting to discover the history of the Hughes 369 / MD 500…Continue reading New type created : MD Helicopters MD 500
A very significant Tempest : Roland Beamont’s JN751
The Hawker Tempest Mk V only saw frontline service in the last year of the war but proved to be quite a formidable fighter, capable of defeating most German fighters at low altitude and even proving to be a serious threat to the Messerschmitt Me 262, destroying 20 of these jets in air combat. The…Continue reading A very significant Tempest : Roland Beamont’s JN751
More two-seat Spitfires !
This a selection of profiles created for the book Two-Seat Spitfires, the complete history by Greg Davis, John Sanderson & Peter Arnold. Published in 2020, this is the most complete and exhaustive book on the subject, covering all known two-seat variants of the legendary Spitfire.
The Martin B-26 Marauder
These South African Martin Marauder profiles were created for phil Listemann’s book “Squadrons ! No. 35 : The Martin Marauder Mk II” dedicated to the Marauder Mk II. There are some interesting examples of nose art in this set, something not commonly seen on Commonwealth aircraft.