Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy

Ah! Well, that might change it, with light shining inside.

If it helps, I went to the trouble to make simple ducts in 1/72 for mine, painted them white, applied PE mesh intake screens, and I promise you no matter what angle I look from, I cannot see any white. None. Which, I suppose, was partly the goal, to keep radar from seeing in there. But, those are a few hours I'll never get back

Well, been over a day, and seller never responded to my messages on either item. Not surprised. Their auctions end in a few hours, and a LOT of folks are watching it, presumably many of them ready to pounce on these fakeries (new word). The main one is already up to $41, with 5 hours left. Angers me. Some would really appreciate it as a slightly inaccurate repro, but the fact that it's being passed off as an authentic item angers me to no end.

Ugh. If I ever go senile, no one will notice the difference....

Much appreciated!

Hey folks, apologies I've been mostly absent for so long. Amazingly, I can't seem to figure out if the Nighthawks' canopy interior color is black or dark gull gray. Absolutely every photo has the interior in shadow (makes sense), so what I see is frustratingly close to either color. Maybe it shouldn't matter...I mean, if I can't make it out in photos, then maybe they won't see it on mine either....?

Gray. 36231 Dark Gull Gray.

Actually Dave's article states he used 36440 Light Gull and 36251 Dark Gull, not Dark Ghost.

I used to be a major fan of the Adversaries and did tons of them over a couple decades, so I'm familiar with this game. Totally agree, this is NOT dark ghost, which is very blue. I would also lean towards the Navy Aggressor Gray or Dark Gull (the two are SO similar). If not satisfied, then maybe a mix of Navy Aggressor and Gunship? I think Dave's right about 35109 for the blue, although it looks dark in his build photos (although cameras are so fickle). Guess it's time to get a scrap airframe and do some comparison spraying

Oh, I like that..... Maybe what adds to the trouble for me is the guy has over 22,000 feedback/reviews with 99.9% positives. I just wrote to him on both auctions, which end tomorrow, but am expecting nothing....sad since the bigger one has 26 people watching it, many presumably ready to pounce, and it's already up to $25. I predict it will be well into three digits at the end.

Thank you! Years in the making. I find myself wanting to say something snarky to the seller, but I can't imagine I'd do any bit of good.

Yes, I know that so many patches on Ebay are fake/unauthorized repros, but for some reason this one bothers me a lot. First, I have what I believe is a respectable collection of Jolly Rogers patches (VF-17/61/84/103), the most valuable being the VF-61 patches (1950's). I know the styles and stitching they used in this time (some photos at the bottom of this). An apparently reputed Ebay seller has this up now. The edge and bottom and back REALLY look like something vintage from the appropriate time. But look at the skull and bones. First, this style of bones was NOT u

My bad, I actually mistyped it, it's AVIATORwebsite.com ...but still not finding any reviews anywhere, so the answer may be the same....

Any idea if this is legit? Shows a patch I'd love to acquire, but I can't find much about them....

Thanks Jonathan! That helps a lot. To be fair, as I saw the glorious view of her coming in on final, I only saw the right side, where she was still all BA as far as the eye could see. Much appreciated!

Most kind, thank you! Will endeavor to improve research as to more accurate black shades... 😄

Most kind, thank you!

Went to the airport's storage/maintenance side (opposite the terminal, off an access road) and found her right away. In less than 48 hours, it appears she's already being prepped for freighter conversion. Fast work!

Wow, much appreciated everyone! Stephen, thank you, I almost started to think I was losing my mind....

Not sure what else to offer then...but I guarantee I know what i saw. BA markings are unmistakable, especially at close quarters. The traffic that day was flying almost right over the edge of the school I teach at. This is absolutely what I saw, although from the other side https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Airbus_A321-231_G-EUXL_British_Airways_(7027864783).jpg The only possible difference I'd offer is the off chance it was a 320 rather than 21, but the rest is pure truth, I tell ya....

Could it actually be a charter? Was also wondering what sort of maintenance they might offer here that they wouldn't offer anywhere else, but can't imagine what. There are also a number of narrowbody airliners stored at the airport, but never seen BA stored there....up in Marana yes, but not here....

Long shot, but on the off chance anyone knows anything about this. I work near Tucson International Airport in Arizona, and was stunned yesterday just after 3pm as a British Airways A321 came in on approach, clear as day. Never, ever saw BA here, in 28 years living here. Heck, even the usual traffic has become very light in recent years (which may explain why TIA now advertises on local TV, but that's another story). Just asking on the off chance anyone knows what BA might be doing in the Arizona desert...?

Man, that's just priceless! The guy has taste! 😄

Not sure what to call them, the "folding flaps", but the fold-away shields on both sides of the HUD. From photos it almost looks like there were two types, one totally flat and another with curves, or am I just misreading the camera views and it's the same item? If they're different, which style is appropriate for a Desert Storm bird? This one almost looks like there's no curve at the tip, but maybe there is.... https://b-domke.de/AviationImages/Nighthawk/3655cu2.html This link shows an example with obvious curves on the end (left unit is extended, the right

Hey there John, thanks for the very kind comments! YES, how did you know I put Flash (basset hound) into the Sheriff's car? Found a resin one which I thought was a bit oversized, but I altered it to have the correct collar (black with stainless steel studs). You can see him best through the windshield view in this thread: As far as the whole fleet to date, here it is: https://hazzardnet.com/forums/topic/9137-hazzard-fleet-so-far/