Though I have already uploaded the basic, blank 3-view drawing of the FS19A2, I thought a colored version wouldn't hurt.
A common misconception about camoflage is that it is intended to make things "invisible". Unless you can keep something lined up against an identical background for a long time (which will obviously never happen), this approach is impractical. That said, observe how this type of Camo works.
When seen at long distances, the actual shapes and patterns are largely meaningless --- the colors are more important. Extensive research has shown that a mixture of light and dark grays blend/blur well against a plethora of different backgrounds, and this is why U.S. warplanes are usually painted in grays by default (Ex., USAF "Overall Gray").
At close ranges, however, pattern is much more important --- it can be used to break-up the outline of an object, making it harder to identify. If an aircraft that has a highly randomized camoflage pattern quickly passes you, you probably won't be able to tell what kind of aircraft it was.
That said, the "Splitter" pattern definitely embodies both of these principles, and if the Ouzelum were in active service now, it's main paint scheme would probably look like this.
A common misconception about camoflage is that it is intended to make things "invisible". Unless you can keep something lined up against an identical background for a long time (which will obviously never happen), this approach is impractical. That said, observe how this type of Camo works.
When seen at long distances, the actual shapes and patterns are largely meaningless --- the colors are more important. Extensive research has shown that a mixture of light and dark grays blend/blur well against a plethora of different backgrounds, and this is why U.S. warplanes are usually painted in grays by default (Ex., USAF "Overall Gray").
At close ranges, however, pattern is much more important --- it can be used to break-up the outline of an object, making it harder to identify. If an aircraft that has a highly randomized camoflage pattern quickly passes you, you probably won't be able to tell what kind of aircraft it was.
That said, the "Splitter" pattern definitely embodies both of these principles, and if the Ouzelum were in active service now, it's main paint scheme would probably look like this.
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If you notice old warship camoflage from like WW II or something, they painted lines on the ship that would make it difficult to tell what direction the ship was moving, and also to confuse the size of the ship.
I used to do a lot of technical illustrations, so naturally I am impressed by this piece. Well done!
I used to do a lot of technical illustrations, so naturally I am impressed by this piece. Well done!
Nice. :) You can see, even without it being in motion, and set against a solid background, how the camouflage works. If you keep the image small, and are some distance from the screen, it is hard to tell what this is. :P
cyberwulfe is right. This pattern is very similar to the patterns they used on ships (particularly carriers) during WWII. The idea is similar, as well. :)
cyberwulfe is right. This pattern is very similar to the patterns they used on ships (particularly carriers) during WWII. The idea is similar, as well. :)
I'm glad you all appreciate it. It took me a long time to figure out how to draw this type of Camo, but I ultimately figured out that the "Shapes" tool (set to "Polygon") can easily create the shapes needed for it.
As for the old-style Camo used in World War 2; they had the right idea, but applied the pattern to the wrong object --- a mixture of drab, dark grays and blue-grays in a smoky pattern would have been much more effective. Sort of like some of the paint schemes used on the F-22 Raptor --- again, they got it wrong. ::rolls eyes::
As for the old-style Camo used in World War 2; they had the right idea, but applied the pattern to the wrong object --- a mixture of drab, dark grays and blue-grays in a smoky pattern would have been much more effective. Sort of like some of the paint schemes used on the F-22 Raptor --- again, they got it wrong. ::rolls eyes::
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