High Resolution P-51B-1-NA "Bird Cage" Mustang
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This skin project represents the P51B-1-NA Mustang, in factory applied Olive Drab camouflage that was 
flown by Lt. Charles 'Chuck' Gumm a member of the 355th.Fighter Squadron, 354th.Fighter Groups based at Boxted, 
England. Circa: December 1943.

Lt. Gumm scored the first confirmed 354th.FG victory  when, on 16 December 1943 on a mission to Bremen Germany, 
he downed a Bf109. Later at the beginning of 1944, Lt. Gumm would be proclaimed, by the press, 
to be the 1st. Mustang Ace of the ETO.

Unfortunately, Lt. Gumm lost his life on March 1, 1944 when he attempted to return to home base after 
his P51B-1 experienced a loss of engine coolant. Within sight of Boxted, his engine quite, 
his steep glide bought him over the village of Nayland. Rather than bailing out and have the Mustang crash 
into the village. Skimming over the rooftops, he turned in an attempted to land in a nearby field. 
His P51B's  wing struck a tree and crashed killing Lt. Charles 'Chuck' Gumm instantly. 
Lt. Gumm's final score was 6 confirmed victories, 2.5 probably destroyed and 8 damaged. 
He was proclaimed a hero by the men he served with and the people of Nayland. 

Skin by David "Skylark" Phillips

It is hoped that this skin will provide the basic skin for those who are interested in creating and 
sharing their own skins.
Also provided are the Conversion Batch Utility files for the HiRes P51B and an instructional "How To" readme file.
 
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Modder's Notes: Due to the increasing number of files required, in order to minimize the download size, 
the pcx files are not included. However, do not fear, the zip file contains a batch file, P51BHRTPC-PCX, 
for converting tpc to pcx for those who want to try their hand at skinning. Simply place this file and 
the accompaning file, gpmTpc2Pcx.exe, in your folder containing the tpc files and execute. 
This batch file is courtesy of John "Chompy" Masters who also created the 3d model. Much thanks to you John!


USE.
Simply extract all the files into your EAW folder, or install into your skin manager program as it's instructions 
reccommend. To uninstall, just delete the files listed below.

The new High res 3dz set for the P-51 B is based on the same 3dz's from the P-51 D, 
with a few changes to get the look right.
1.  Wide view armour added
2.  "Deflection" type gunsight/instrument panel
3.  High res wingview added.

The new 'Damaged Torn Off Wings' (TOW) and 'roughly torn off' wing stub have been added to the aircraft 
to give more realistic looking damgage FX. 

(Note: Due to time constraints, I have not updated the pcx files to match these damage pcx files created by Chompy. 
If you wish them to match the current scheme, the pcx files are made available for your use.)

The only changes to the main file set (when compared to the D's files) are the inclusion of separate 
TOW damage PCX's.  The Complete file list and their uses are as follows-

PP51bA.3dz = 3dz file for the Left rear fuselage and tail
Pp51bB.3dz = 3dz file for the Right rear fuselage and tail.
Pp51bC.3dz = 3dz file for the Cockpit area.
Pp51bE.3dz = 3dz file for the Right wing.
Pp51bF.3dz = 3dz file for the Front fuselage, left and right
Pp51bG.3dz = 3dz file for the Left wing.
Pp51bH.3dz = 3dz file for the Gunst type transparent shadow.
Pp51bL.3dz = 3dz file for the Left Torn Off Wing (TOW).
Pp51bM.3dz = 3dz file for the Medium Distance Model (MDM).
Pp51bP.3dz = 3dz file for the Propellor.
Pp51bR.3dz = 3dz file for the Right Torn Off Wing (TOW).
Pp51bS.3dz = 3dz file for the Long Distance Model (LDM).
Pp51bU.3dz = 3dz file for the High res Wingview.
Pp51bV.3dz = 3dz file for the Cockpit - left side.
Pp51bW.3dz = 3dz file for the Cockpit - right side.
Pp51bY.3dz = 3dz file for the in cockpit view of the prop.
Pp51bZ.3dz = 3dz file for the Gunsight and seat.

Pp51bFRT.pcx = file for the FRonT fuselage L and R (F.3dz)
Pp51bLEX.pcx = file for the Left wing (G.3dz)
Pp51bLTW.pcx = file for the Left Torn off Wing (L.3dz)
Pp51bMEX.pcx = file for the MDM and LDM (M and S.3dz)
Pp51bREX.pcx = file for the Right wing (E.3dz)
Pp51bRTW.pcx = file for the Right Torn off Wing (R.3dz)
Pp51bTEX.pcx = file for the cockpit, shadow, prop and cockpit prop (C,H,P and Y.3dz's)
Pp51bTLL.pcx = file for the TaiL Left and rear fuselage (A.3dz)
Pp51bTLR.pcx = file for the Tail Right and rear fuselage (B.3dz)
Pp51bTRA.pcx = transparency file for the TEX file
Pp51bV.pcx   = file for the cockpit (V and W.3dz's)
Pp51bVTR.pcx = Transparency file for the cockpit (clear glass gunsight mod)
Pp51bWNG.pcx = file for the High res wingview (U.3dz)
Pp51bX.pcx   = file for the cockpit guages (X.3dz) 

The X.3dz (guages) is not included.  It's the only file I haven't altered!!

As always, there are still a few rendering issues that I have been unable to solve.  
This 3dz is optimized for D3D, but if there is demand, I can work on a separate Glide 3dz.

Thanks to All who helped with the original P-51D HR model, 
Salty for the great textures which make up the base skin and the MEX, for the aircraft/pilot info at the top 
of the page, and for great construction and skinning detail help. 
Mr J for his Malcolm hood version of the D (the C.3dz uses this) and for his transparency ideas on non-TEX files,
JWC for the wide view armour idea,
Peregrine for the Deflection gunsight idea.
Migge for the cockpit and guage textures
Sorry, thanks and S! to anyone I forgot.

Feel free to send any comments, questions, feedback etc.

John "Chompy" Masters,
4th January 2003.
jdmasters@ozemail.com.au
http://www.ozemail.com.au/~jdmasters/

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July 21,2007 Upgrade Log
Upon review I felt that this skin deserved to be upgraded to be more historically correct.
Upgrade list
1) Interior cockpit detailing, gunsight and pilot seat back...
2) Detail panels and weathering of the main wing's top and underside...
3) Added left wing landing light and identification lights...
4) Reworked weathering of main wing leading edge details...
5) Rearranged vertical tail aircraft coding...
6) Matching cockpit wing viewed details...
Hope that you'll enjoy your flight in Lt. Charles 'Chuck' Gumm's P51B Mustang

Cheers mate 
