Jagdgeschwader 1948 - an alternate history by MollyFootman
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As her chief pilot waited she enviously watched the two Nachtjagers fly overhead.
Molly's art notes: Set up and rendered with Poser 12.0.1029. The content is mostly Poser legacy material. The two female pilots are based on V3 and the mechanics are based on M3. The clothing and modifications of those figures are by jibicoco whose wonderful creations are available at ShareCG. The Staghund fighter bomber aircraft in the foreground are from Vanishing Point and the Nachtjager's flying overhead are by RPublishing. The setting includes material from Star City (Vanishing Point) and the airport by 2nd World. The skydome is by the ever-reliable Flink. The Kubelwagen I'm not sure about.
The overall inspiration is from a book I read a few years back called "Fatherland" by Robert Harris which is an alternate history in which Hitler has won WWII as a result of America's failure to enter the war. The time is the late '40's and Hitler, ever the paranoid is thinking of more conquest. In Harris' story a State Police detective uncovers unnerving information about the holocaust which (unlike true history) has been covered up by the Nazi perpetrators to more easily facilitate a return to normal relations with the rest of the world. In my story, these pilots are becoming disenchanted with Hitler's regime as a new war looms. I haven't thought it out and may never pursue it but I thought a test image would be fun to do.
Comments (7)
jdwtrxk
Interesting - there's been a number of alternate histories written on this theme as well as others. Harry Turtledove comes to mind.
That Staghund is a real Franken-fighter. Looks like one end of an ME109 grafted to the back of a Ju87 Stuka with some added nose from the parts bin....
Good to see these assets mixed together and Fink never disappoints.
You sure come up with some wonderfully odd ideas Miss Molhz :)
MollyFootman
Thanks, JD. I am aware of Harry Turtledove although I've not delved into his writing. I love these aircraft with the propeller on the back end; there was an anime I saw years ago (I think it was called "Skycrawlers") which had aircraft like this and I thought they looked very cool. Michael_C has a model of a real experimental airplane from this period that I'd like to do a picture of sometime, too.
I always enjoy hearing from you, my dear, I hope I'll continue to surprise you with something that peaks your fancy from time to time. =)
Molly
eekdog
Love the wwII style of the setting and vehicles.
MollyFootman
Thanks! I like Dieselpunk right after Steampunk. XD
Molly
CleonXXI
Excellent composition! Being a bit of a WW II and Alt History geek, got to say it looks quite alt-realistic. The Horten 229s overflying are a very nice touch, the remains of only extant prototype is in the restoration shop in the Smithsonian Air and Space museum. Read Harris' work many years ago, as jdwtrxk says Harry Turtledove has some interesting stories and novels in the same vein.
MollyFootman
Thank you, Cleon. =)
With you and JD both recommending Harry Turtledove I think I'll have to get off my duff and finally have a look at some of his stuff! XD I think the flying wing look of the Horten 229 is so cool and love that there were actual flying prototypes of this airplane.
Molly
mazzam
Excellent outdoor composition andscene.
MollyFootman
Thank you, Mazzam. I probably messed with it longer than makes sense. XD I'm glad you think it came out well.
Molly
enigma-man
Fantastic scene. I could think of a few different different directions this could take. :)
MollyFootman
Thanks, my dear. As a story teller I have more than one idea about it, too. I don't know that I'll pursue it closely but I might return to it from time to time. =)
Molly
mifdesign
I was wondering who's the alien coming from the future..
I might have a clue now..😂
MollyFootman
=) Well, there's no set story line here, but I'm glad you enjoyed the picture enough to comment, my dear!
Molly
Radar_rad-dude
A very fine image, Molly! Love all the fine details! Sure glad this alternate history didn't happen! At least in our version of reality!
MollyFootman
Thanks, Rad. I spend a lot of time with all my images (nothing better to do, I guess ;-) ) and this one took a particularly long time. Would you believe that I have other ideas of people and activities to add to it? >.<
Molly