Another Line at the Pumps.. by steelrazer

Vue • Aviation • posted on Apr 28, 2013

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Description

No history, just what was probably a common sight during the 1960's and 70's. A KC-135 doing it's part to keep the birds in the air. In this case, the "birds" are North American F-100 Super Sabres, "Huns", or "Lead Sleds" if you prefer, the US of A's first operational supersonic fighter (if I'm not mistaken). Understated color palette is probably an unconscious nod to one of my favorite aviation artists, Keith Ferris. I had to put together a refueling hose and basket extensionj for the tanker, since the old Hun had an external refueling nozzle and boom similar to the Navy's. F-100 Super Sabre: Bazze here on Rendo, some texture tweaking by myself KC-135: Free on sketchup warehouse by Titan I think. Refueling "basket"...yes it's there: bits n pieces from here and there. Pilots: Jet Pilot free on sketchup warehouse by Max Greuter with tex tweaks. Cinema C4dXL CE+,Vue6Infinite, PS Cs3

Comments (18)

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Greywolf44

7:53PM | Sun, 28 April 2013

Hey, Keith would applaud you. This is very Ferris-like and that should be a feather in your hat. Chuck Yeager said the "Hun" was his favorite operational aircraft that he flew (Chuck is my god). So good work and keep em flyin'.

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Trouble

8:03PM | Sun, 28 April 2013

Wonderful image. Looks completely like a photo rather than a rendered image!

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bebopdlx

9:35PM | Sun, 28 April 2013

Flew on a KC for 4 years in the 60s. cool work.

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shayhurs

9:38PM | Sun, 28 April 2013

Excellent!

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ArtistKimberly

10:01PM | Sun, 28 April 2013

Excellent,

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Scrib

11:30PM | Sun, 28 April 2013

powerfull birds! Great scene and very realistic render.

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London224

11:44PM | Sun, 28 April 2013

Really nice lighting on this Bill!

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Renderholic

2:26AM | Mon, 29 April 2013

Terrific image!! Very realistic

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neiwil

2:34AM | Mon, 29 April 2013

Clean and 'simple' and VERY effective! This is one of those 'jobs' that looks so simple in picture form or on video. Endless sky, huge tanker, small plane....fly up, hook up and fill up. Of course the truth is different, a very dangerous and highly skilled and orchestrated operation. You have created an image that is informative and interesting but also makes what amounts to 'mundane housekeeping' pleasing to the eye. The letterbox format gives a nice 'sweep' when zoomed. Another excellent piece of aviation art.......10/10++

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Briney

6:04AM | Mon, 29 April 2013

Great atmospherics, composition and render. Re the "nod." Mission Accomplished!

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AliceFromLake

7:40AM | Mon, 29 April 2013

Very nice scene with great atmosphere.

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pcaparrosc

7:55AM | Mon, 29 April 2013

Bravo Bill, has placed six planes in the air and get that everyone has room to fly. It is a very elegant composition. Like air refueling, it seems easy but it is not.

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texboy

11:03AM | Mon, 29 April 2013

gorgeous, bud! I always loved the F-100....

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UVDan

3:04PM | Mon, 29 April 2013

A very super job!

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franco7

9:23PM | Wed, 01 May 2013

you never cease to amaze me with the fantastic art .... what I like here is the feel of the sub sonic speed pacing the Tanker and waiting to be called in .....very nice

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