Flying Wing

This was an illustration I did to see what this Armstrong Whitworth flying wing design may have looked like if built. The design idea was put forward in the early fifties but the A.W.56 lost out to the other British V bombers. The aircraft are vector while the background is a raster painting.

I always enjoy seeing your work and WIP, Gray. It never fails to inspire me. Another excellent choice of subject to showcase your talent and graphic skills.

Thanks for the glimpse into your personal airspace,
Harry

Neat image again Gray :)

Fantastic! Great detail.

Extremely detailed and realistic!
Even ailerons are positioned correctly for the banking. :)

Fabulous work as usual, Gray. Especially considering the plane never existed. We are privileged to see it. Are the vapour trails raster?
Saludos,
Bob.

Gorgeous work on this plane. So much detail...amazing.

Thanks all for your positive comments. The advantage of doing a "what if" is you can't get the details wrong since they were never built. The disadvantage is you have no references to work from except your imagination.

Bob, the contrails are raster. I usually use vector in the main subjects and raster for the landscapes or backgrounds.

What can I say, your work is always outstanding.
Incredibly realistic Gary as usual.
Congratulations

gray,
Your images always amaze me. You put an incredible amount of detail on the surfaces and always get that "painterly" look in your illustrations. The horizon curve and colors are gorgeous too. Another masterpiece!
Congrats.

Miguel

Thanks Javier, Miguel for your kind words.

Yeah, look...it's alright I suppose...

;)

Exceptional, as per normal Gray. I thoroughly enjoy the more obscure aircraft that you illustrate. The "what if's" are as interesting as the classics IMHO!

Thanks BR. I've got a few more "what if's" to do on my list.:)

Another reason to keep coming back! :D Thanks again for sharing your talent Gray!