The old Short 225 torpedo bomber, circa 1914.
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The old Short 225 torpedo bomber, circa 1914.
Excellent drawing.Quote:
Originally Posted by gray
Visibility looks good on that plane! Not sure if that's a fuel tank above the engine - handy target if it is.
I'm sure it was super-stable when the torpedo was released.
Did they ever produce one for taller pilots?
Panhandler: Can you spare a dime.
Brother: I'd like to help but I'm a little Short myself.
Panhandler: Oh Brother!
Beautiful composition and rendering. Do you sell these? Would probably be a good market on Etsy.com
That's a great idea.Quote:
Originally Posted by gwpriester
Another great drawing. You've really brought it to life.
I've just been reading up on Wikipedia and apparently it was the first aircraft to sink a ship with a torpedo.
Paul, water cooled engine. Radiator mounted high.
Gary, I don't sell any. I do the odd illustration for books, but I don't sell prints. The aviation market is so very small now, it just wouldn't be worth the time and effort.
Jonopen, true. it was the first plane to sink a ship with a torpedo. It also had folding wings for storage.
Thanks all again for your comments.
Excellent Gray, I'm always gob smacked by your amazing talent.
Stygg
Thank you for those very kind words, stygg. It's a fun way to waste a little spare time.
Me too!Quote:
Originally Posted by stygg2003
Thank you my friend.
That's Impressive mate..
Thanks Codyhay, they must have been quite a sight lumbering along with a torpedo hung underneath.
I've read accounts of WW2 attacks on warships by biplanes (not this one, the swordfish) with a torpedo slung underneath and those guys would need nerves of steel - slow lumbering planes, flying low over the sea into a hail of fire. Wow.Quote:
Originally Posted by gray
always love your drawings and this one stands out
Thank you, sir.