Damn, that looks pretty! It popped into my mind to suggest such a modern 'Spitfire' as well a couple of months ago, but I thought no one would pick it up and actually do something about it. Great thing Yann actually made it!
Now, as you got into motion... Would it be possible to get similar modernized versions of IL-2 and Mustang, too? 'IL-2' looking heavily armored 'flying tank', which is hard to imagine getting off ground, but which can almost be shot against with nuclear arms without breaking once it does. And 'Mustang' sure would have the 'shark teeth' under its nose...
"Are the ring of hole like textures at the nose cone and at the back of the cockpit manoeuvring thrusters?"
They aren't, it's an atmospheric fighter not equiped for space flight (At the origin).
"If you wish, take a look at my space fighter concept. I think it has potential, but I didn't make such a refined painting as you did. Just a cople of very rough sketches. Please have a look."
Cool! If i find time i'll modelize the Saab Vildvittran.
Kris,
"Yann I think it would be easiest to judge how this looks if the RAF colours were added to it."
The software i use isn't good for UVW mapping.
All the marks i added to the other pics were added in 2D postrend.
So, if i try it on the Spitfire (Wich needs an entire mapping) it will be... Eurk!
I can share the meshe with anybody who can map it correctly. ;)
Aggree on adding a touch of realism to make dogfights look cooler, to me i loved the fights in space:above & beyond, and this fighter has similarities to the hammerhead fighter earth uses in that series.
To me hammerheads, starfuries(various other b5 ships)and now the reimagined spitfire are what I (my opinion) personally feel is what a dogfighter would look like in 2018
never been a big fan of the viper, x-wing etc, to me none of them look like dogfighters.
Are the ring of hole like textures at the nose cone and at the back of the cockpit manoeuvring thrusters? Watch a space battle from the new Battlestar Galactica And you will understand how they can up the coolness factor of a space battle.
Objectively, it couldn't be a XXI century design.
But it could be a prototype developed at the near end of the war (Jet engines were functionals).
Think about it:
A hero or a group of heroes discover an old secret hangar with this kind of machines...
So, i'm not scenarist! ;)
Im Norwegian, and even I got the " ah, spitfire!!" reaction, when i read the description and saw the images. Not only is it a beautiful design, but the spit in itself is a symbol. How many have not dreamed of being in a dogfight flying one at some point as a kid(I sure did:-)
For the 2018 designers motivation, well maybe they dicovered this was the optimal design and saw similarities between old/new immediately, and also realized the pr potential"Spitfire-The legend continues"
To me, it doesn´t need any motivation..Just use it, guns blazing:-D
- i'm wondering after the motivation of the commissioned '2018' designers... where are these planes to be found? in normal 'common wealth' low orbit rotation? or are these 'presentational fighter planes' commissioned at the dawn of 'space' patrolling that the British deemed a suitable symbol of air superiority?
- what are these planes dog-fighting potential? how slow can they go?
- i would think that propeller planes might actually prove the most difficult target for ufo's capable of sustaining flight through inertia / helicopters...
"are you suggesting that designers in 2018 were commissioned to recreate this plans for militant reasons?"
This isn't a 1940s spitfire, it's 2018 spitfire. It looks a bit like the old spitfire but it's actually a totally up to date fighter.
The point would be to remind the viewer of a previous conflict where Nazis were fought off in massive aerial battles. The design would be for emotional purposes, because some of the audience will feel an emotional attachment to the classic spitfire.
Thanks a lot Kris!
My english is too poor for a good reply.
But, i'm not a genius...
You're the concept founder!
The plane must be modernized to have a 21st century look.
:)
That's absolutely terrific, it's got the right 1940s style to match the Nazi UFOs, and it definitely looks like a Spitfire!
Brilliant, well done Yann, you're a genius. I suggested this today and the concept is there in just a few hours... wow.
All it needs now is some camouflage paint and/or RAF decals.
From a marketing point of view, that would definitely resonate with a British audience, or with anyone who knows about the Battle of Britain. Publicity for the film in the UK could concentrate on this particular craft, and other countries' craft could be used for publicity in their respective countries.
(Come to think of it, a lot of other countries fought in the Battle of Britain because the UK was the last major Ally that wasn't occupied. The best-performing pilots were Polish, and some of them flew Spitfires so they too might appreciate seeing this new Spitfire in the film.)
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Would be great to see some renders with both Spitfires and and nazi UFOs.
I seriously can't think of a better vehicle to fight Space Nazi UFO's than Space Spitfires!
Spitfires always bring back memories of my childhood Commando Comics (Korkeajännitys)...
Yann, grand job realizing them!
Damn, that looks pretty! It popped into my mind to suggest such a modern 'Spitfire' as well a couple of months ago, but I thought no one would pick it up and actually do something about it. Great thing Yann actually made it!
Now, as you got into motion... Would it be possible to get similar modernized versions of IL-2 and Mustang, too? 'IL-2' looking heavily armored 'flying tank', which is hard to imagine getting off ground, but which can almost be shot against with nuclear arms without breaking once it does. And 'Mustang' sure would have the 'shark teeth' under its nose...
Sorry Kris.
As i said, if someone could map it, i share the mesh (All files formats).
I've posted differents views of the basic mesh.
Okay Yann don't worry, if it's tricky it doesn't matter.
David,
"Are the ring of hole like textures at the nose cone and at the back of the cockpit manoeuvring thrusters?"
They aren't, it's an atmospheric fighter not equiped for space flight (At the origin).
"If you wish, take a look at my space fighter concept. I think it has potential, but I didn't make such a refined painting as you did. Just a cople of very rough sketches. Please have a look."
Cool! If i find time i'll modelize the Saab Vildvittran.
Kris,
"Yann I think it would be easiest to judge how this looks if the RAF colours were added to it."
The software i use isn't good for UVW mapping.
All the marks i added to the other pics were added in 2D postrend.
So, if i try it on the Spitfire (Wich needs an entire mapping) it will be... Eurk!
I can share the meshe with anybody who can map it correctly. ;)
Aggree on adding a touch of realism to make dogfights look cooler, to me i loved the fights in space:above & beyond, and this fighter has similarities to the hammerhead fighter earth uses in that series.
To me hammerheads, starfuries(various other b5 ships)and now the reimagined spitfire are what I (my opinion) personally feel is what a dogfighter would look like in 2018
never been a big fan of the viper, x-wing etc, to me none of them look like dogfighters.
This youtube video explains what I am talking about, with some beautifull examples from Babylon 5, Battlestar Galactica and Space Above and beyond.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GihlZ0Mnq-k&feature=related
Space dogfights actually get a lot, and I mean A LOT, cooler with a little reality thrown in. (Not too much though.)
Yann I think it would be easiest to judge how this looks if the RAF colours were added to it.
A classic spitfire colour scheme might be:
http://www.warbirdalley.com/images/spitfire-IIA.jpg
Are the ring of hole like textures at the nose cone and at the back of the cockpit manoeuvring thrusters? Watch a space battle from the new Battlestar Galactica And you will understand how they can up the coolness factor of a space battle.
If you wish, take a look at my space fighter concept. I think it has potential, but I didn't make such a refined painting as you did. Just a cople of very rough sketches. Please have a look. http://www.wreckamovie.com/system/shot_medias/0000/1275/StarWreckJAS2.png
http://www.wreckamovie.com/shots/show/2624
Thanks for your comments!
Objectively, it couldn't be a XXI century design.
But it could be a prototype developed at the near end of the war (Jet engines were functionals).
Think about it:
A hero or a group of heroes discover an old secret hangar with this kind of machines...
So, i'm not scenarist! ;)
Im Norwegian, and even I got the " ah, spitfire!!" reaction, when i read the description and saw the images. Not only is it a beautiful design, but the spit in itself is a symbol. How many have not dreamed of being in a dogfight flying one at some point as a kid(I sure did:-)
For the 2018 designers motivation, well maybe they dicovered this was the optimal design and saw similarities between old/new immediately, and also realized the pr potential"Spitfire-The legend continues"
To me, it doesn´t need any motivation..Just use it, guns blazing:-D
Wow. Absolutely WOW. I have no words. :)
I would guess that they would be part of some multi-national NATO-style group and assigned a specific task within that group.
But maybe we shouldn't take this too seriously, and just leave the animators to put the craft in wherever they look cool! :-)
regarding your point,
understood KrisS. :
- i'm wondering after the motivation of the commissioned '2018' designers... where are these planes to be found? in normal 'common wealth' low orbit rotation? or are these 'presentational fighter planes' commissioned at the dawn of 'space' patrolling that the British deemed a suitable symbol of air superiority?
- what are these planes dog-fighting potential? how slow can they go?
- i would think that propeller planes might actually prove the most difficult target for ufo's capable of sustaining flight through inertia / helicopters...
"are you suggesting that designers in 2018 were commissioned to recreate this plans for militant reasons?"
This isn't a 1940s spitfire, it's 2018 spitfire. It looks a bit like the old spitfire but it's actually a totally up to date fighter.
The point would be to remind the viewer of a previous conflict where Nazis were fought off in massive aerial battles. The design would be for emotional purposes, because some of the audience will feel an emotional attachment to the classic spitfire.
'breathtaking'
i would imagine that this 'spitfire' group would be part of some memorial / war museum exhibit ('the space smithsonian' for example)
are you suggesting that designers in 2018 were commissioned to recreate this plans for militant reasons?
Thats pure greatness right there:-D To me the fighters from 30-40s are the most beautiful planes ever built, and you have captured the look perfectly!
That is.....
AWESOME
How you modeled that so well i dunno. And what Kris S said... toright. It'd get most of the people I know in the cinemas.
Very cool, a modernized Spitfire is exactly what is needed.
Thanks a lot Kris!
My english is too poor for a good reply.
But, i'm not a genius...
You're the concept founder!
The plane must be modernized to have a 21st century look.
:)
That's absolutely terrific, it's got the right 1940s style to match the Nazi UFOs, and it definitely looks like a Spitfire!
Brilliant, well done Yann, you're a genius. I suggested this today and the concept is there in just a few hours... wow.
All it needs now is some camouflage paint and/or RAF decals.
From a marketing point of view, that would definitely resonate with a British audience, or with anyone who knows about the Battle of Britain. Publicity for the film in the UK could concentrate on this particular craft, and other countries' craft could be used for publicity in their respective countries.
(Come to think of it, a lot of other countries fought in the Battle of Britain because the UK was the last major Ally that wasn't occupied. The best-performing pilots were Polish, and some of them flew Spitfires so they too might appreciate seeing this new Spitfire in the film.)