[Serpiko]

did anyone else notice that it asked for nose art, on both sides of the plane

Isn't it already possible in IL-2? :-?

No it isn't and I think there is only noseart for some american planes.

You're half right. Actually, only some planes can show nosearts, but it IS possible to have them on the right side (or both sides). It just can't be chosen "in game", because it depends on the noseart file.

I made a nosearts pack once (you can find it in the Skins download section) and, by doing this, i've realized the way nosearts work.

Correct noseart format is 256x512 bitmap, that is, like two squares one above the other. The fact is, images in the upper half will appear on the LEFT side of the plane, while the lower half will be shown on the RIGHT side. "Stock" nosearts have the image on the upper part, but there's nothing preventing you from editing the file to make it appear on the right, by placing the image on the bottom.

That's not very practical, but if you want a certain noseart to be on the right of the plane, that's the way to get it. Of course, doubling the image above and below will make it appear on both sides.

Hope this helps you!