another new painting

rexee · 18 July 2009, 10:37 AM

Another new painting...not finished yet

Bleddyn · 18 July 2009, 11:25 AM

It is looking very nice for not being finished.

Thanks for sharing!

Terrencejones · 19 July 2009, 06:39 AM

Looking good. is it Brown or May perhaps? How big is one?

AAC Cadet Leader · 19 July 2009, 07:19 AM

i dig it! your painting style reminds me of one of those cool old war bonds posters.

rexee · 19 July 2009, 08:24 AM

Thank you for the feedback... It is my homage to

Arthur Roy Brown.The painting is 24in.x48in. I really struggled with the cockpit until I had a chance to look at one up close and take some pictures,always a thrill to see the real thing!

mike_baram · 19 July 2009, 12:33 PM

Is there a reason for having him in a WWII RAF uniform instead of the olive drab of WWI?

Terrencejones · 19 July 2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mike_baram

Is there a reason for having him in a WWII RAF uniform instead of the olive drab of WWI?

Some pilots of the RNAS wore naval blue uniforms. There was also a uniform issued for the new RAF which was light blue, it wasn't popular and didnt last long. I'm no expert but would the olive drab uniform of the RFC/RAF have chevrons on the sleeves?

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rexee · 19 July 2009, 04:55 PM

I researched the uniform color. My guess is the photograph I used to reference the painting was taken around the time the new blue uniform was issued.More importantly, I showed the painting to

Roy Brown's daughter and she laughingly said she thought I made her father look "ugly"...She said" my father was good looking guy!". None the less, I think she was quite flattered at my attempt

Rex

Terrencejones · 22 July 2009, 05:25 PM

I,m not 100% sure Rex but looking at the reference photo I think there are two gold chevrons on the sleeve. See what you think.
What a privilage it must have been to have met

Roy Browns daughter you lucky so and so!!

bristol scout · 7 August 2009, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Terrencejones

I,m not 100% sure Rex but looking at the reference photo I think there are two gold chevrons on the sleeve. See what you think.
What a privilage it must have been to have met

Roy Browns daughter you lucky so and so!!

Hi Terrence, Rexee---guys,

Dress regulations for the R.N.A.S. were promulgated on 26th.June 1914 and read---"Officers of the Royal Navy graded as flying officers wear the uniform of the military branch of the Royal Navy but of the relevant rank they hold in the air service with the addition of an Eagle on the left sleeve above the distinction lace, and on the left shoulder strap---changes in the cuff rank lace system were introduced at the same time.

The photo. that the painting is from does show clearly the two hoops--upper one with a central loop which would denote a flight commander---but if khaki (or the 'new' light blue) it perhaps did not have the eagle above the hoops on the earlier dark blue uniform.

The large 'wings' on the cap are not correct---they are creases in the cap itself, clearly seen in the photo., and indeed it would have been the ordinary cap badge of wreath topped by crown--but with the anchor to centre replaced by eagle.

Think this is correct---a bit more 'visible'---and an error, i think---B7270 did not have it's Rotherham pump fitted on s'board centre section strut--but was probably (out of site)on same side U/C leg

Dave.