I'm a cadet who's PAS has tasked him with turning the Detachment's Cadet lounge into something resembling a squadron bar. I was hoping to get some ideas from real life bars, so if any pilots wanted to share pictures of what their squadron's looks like, I would be much obliged. Thanks.

Bring these in and let everyone know that this what you've got in mind...

614th TFS Lucky Devils

Phan Rang AB, Vietnam 1967

Here's a better shot of the squadron artwork, seen at their '06 Reunion.

Since the Air Force likes to think that "heritage" is important to them,

it shouldn't be difficult to press through...

Edited August 5, 201015 yr by MKopack

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1. to be like or similar to.

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Therefore I suggest you inform your PAS that your task is impossible unless he authorizes and uses Det funds to procure an actual bar, popcorn machine, and of course a kegerator to name a few. Throw in some of the above artwork and you are well on your way. Of course he will decline at which you say "Well Sir, this is an organization that trains young folks in the profession of arms. A profession that does not benefit from short cuts or satisfying with 'second best' or 'good enough.'Therefore I regret to inform you that I will be unable to fulfill my obligation in an effort to uphold the proud traditions of not only the Air Force, but those of all the men and women who proudly served before me."

Something along those lines but you get the idea. I'm afraid you have been dealt a losing hand. Got to give the guy props for trying though. My PAS was too concerned with preaching the 4 pillars of a balanced life and cross country skiing to work in the middle of the North Dakota winter. Good Luck!

@C/Prince

I'm a pencil artist and if you would like to have any original artwork like say, an aircraft, symbol, or mascot done I can do it for a minimal price. I know artwork is very popular in squadron bars and I think it would help with the authenticity.

Here is a sample:F-22 18" x 22"

PM me if you're interested and to see more samples. Just FYI I have drawings up at several AF Bases as well as in the hands of retired military members.

Greetings,

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Are you in Northern CA?

48 minutes ago, HuggyU2 said:

Are you in Northern CA?

Negative SoCal.

I need to finish the Beale T-38 I started awhile back! (And eventually do a U-2)

Sketch,

Those are pretty great.  I bought a few to spruce up the ROTC detachment.  Let me know if you do a B-1...I'll buy a couple of those as well.

Need a U-2, and RC-135.  Bump as you add stuff.

Appreciate the feedback, I've gotten requests for all of those airframes in the past and planning on eventually doing each one. As of now I've got an Apache, Hornet, Viper, T-6, and P-51 planned for the short term. Admittedly I've neglected heavies over the years which I will try and make up for.

I just added a few more prints to my Etsy page with over a dozen still in the works. Make sure to use the 20% off code if you order something!

I'll try not to spam this thread with every print I do but heres a few more examples (last one was a commission for a change of command):

 

Dude, feel free to spam the thread. I don't think anyone here is gonna go - "Fuck pics of bad ass aircraft."

"If I see one more aircraft picture, I'm going to scream/throw a hissy fit/get triggered/collapse into the fetal position" said no one ever on this site.  

Definitely do a KC135, she's old but still getting the job done

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28 minutes ago, Fly4five said:

....she's old but still getting the job done
 

Just like BQZip’s mom

2 hours ago, HossHarris said:

Just like BQZip’s mom

Just suffers from pressure disconnects.

8 hours ago, Fly4five said:

Definitely do a KC135, she's old but still getting the job done

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The old Boeing workhorse is definitely on the list! I'm guessing it will be around for awhile?

7 hours ago, HossHarris said:

Just like BQZip’s mom

Haven't seen this classic thrown around on here since the Rainman days

8 hours ago, Sketch said:

The old Boeing workhorse is definitely on the list! I'm guessing it will be around for awhile?

Haven't seen this classic thrown around on here since the Rainman days

An oldie but a goodie!!

 

So just want to get a gauge, what airframes would you guys be interested in seeing drawings of? Besides the 135 and U-2 obviously (those legends are mandatory 😎)

Couple more:

 

 

 

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12 hours ago, Sketch said:

 

So just want to get a gauge, what airframes would you guys be interested in seeing drawings of? Besides the 135 and U-2 obviously (those legends are mandatory 😎)

Couple more:

 

 

 

B-1

WWII warbirds - B-17, B-25, P-51, F-4U

 

On 12/10/2020 at 8:00 PM, Sketch said:

 

 

Love the near photo like quality of this art. Excellent work.  

12 hours ago, pawnman said:

B-1

WWII warbirds - B-17, B-25, P-51, F-4U

 

B-1 is in the works, my goal is to make it to where I can add custom nose art to the prints

I did this one of Sentimental Journey many years ago when I was still in school. Will definitely be doing more WWII stuff in the future, starting with a P-51 next year

6 hours ago, Stitch said:

Love the near photo like quality of this art. Excellent work.  

Thanks Stitch! Its a long and hard (sts) process requiring many months of work, but I believe they need to be technically accurate since any inaccuracies will stand out like a sore thumb to you guys who fly/maintain them

Hello again Baseops Users,

I've added a few new prints and restocks to my Etsy shop focusing on high quality, technically accurate pencil drawings of modern fighters. I've also reinstated the special 20% discount code I offered over Christmas for Baseops members indefinitely. I'm planning on attending some airshows on the West Coast later this year (such as DM) so I hope to see some of you there. The coupon will apply in-person as well.

Lots more prints coming this year including a Viper, Legacy Hornet, T-38, and even a BMW for you car people.

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Holy shit, how is it even possible to draw like that. I feel like such a talentless clown.

I’d ask for a picture of bqzip’s mom, but I don’t think they make that many pencils.

Super impressive