Cobrahistorian Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Hey all, Well, I've talked about it since December and it finally happened. Trigger designed us a new paint scheme. 89-0211 is now wearing it. The rest of the battalion will soon follow. I sent 7 hours out in the sun today working on this, and I think we did Grant's vision proud. Here's the profile he did: And here's 211 as she sits now... I'll post more when the whole scheme's finished. Jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingoalie Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Nice! What is the history behind the markings? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Pretty damn cool! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RotorheadTX Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Ohhh, yeah!! Me likey!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PBoilermaker Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 In all honesty, that type of mouth fits the airframe perfectly! I really dig it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trigger Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Thank you all. Jon called me up a few months back, asking if I wanted to take a crack at designing a shark's mouth for his unit's AH-64As. I said sure, but when I was researching shark's mouths on Apaches (I didn't want to accidentally be close to another unit's markings because what's the point of individualized markings if they look like someone else's?), I realized that a shark's mouth may not have been the best solution. Shark mouths work fine on tactical fighters... both are gray, smooth and have to keep moving forward to operate. But an Apache is green, covered in bumps, rivets, very nimble, can hover in place and still be lethal...it's more akin to a dragon than a fish. So, that's what I drew. So far the responses that I've heard from those involved in PA have been positive Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Looks awesome Jon. Great looking Apache. Now for the decals... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PBoilermaker Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Out of curiosity, was the area circled in red below evaluated for the eyes to give the aircraft a 3D aspect from the front (since the mouth is visible from the front)? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trigger Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Sorta. I'm in Tennessee, working with a side view drawing, and this is taking place somewhere in PA. So I'm off-site and have no access to the real thing. Since Jon's up there for AT, we don't get much of an opportunity to talk and these are the first pix I'm seeing as well. Because Jon has access and far better knowledge of the Apache, he would know more about that than me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 very cool Grant and Jon! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
X-RAY Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Great job trigger! That is one amazing piece of artwork right there. Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Grant, Looks sharp, and definitely makes more sense than a shark's mouth. Regards, Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mkimages Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 That's looking really . As has been said it fits the airframe perfectly, not only in concept, but in visually bringing the creature out from the airframe. You done good, Trigger :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Fantastic! That looks great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PBoilermaker Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Sorta. I'm in Tennessee, working with a side view drawing, and this is taking place somewhere in PA. So I'm off-site and have no access to the real thing. Since Jon's up there for AT, we don't get much of an opportunity to talk and these are the first pix I'm seeing as well. Because Jon has access and far better knowledge of the Apache, he would know more about that than me. Regardless, it looks pretty mean as-is. Excellent work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trigger Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Thanks guys! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arkhunter2002 Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Alligators in PA? Uh oh.... In all honesty though, that's really cool. Decals? :) Take care, Austin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trigger Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Alligators in PA?Uh oh.... Sure, why not? Gators live in the sewers of New York City. I read about it on the internet so it must be true! :) As for decals, I honestly don't know what's happening on this front. They haven't finished painting the first aircraft yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 nice!! semper fi Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RotorheadTX Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I spent 7 hours out in the sun today working on this..... Jeez, Jon, ever think about changing to the LARGE needle & nozzle for your airbrush???? :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LemonJello Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Jeez, Jon, ever think about changing to the LARGE needle & nozzle for your airbrush???? :) Jeeze, maybe he forgot to pack his airbrush and had to hand paint that? Hubrol, Tamiya or ModelMaster? That is a mighty fine looking idea both in concept and execution there. Sharp. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Sure, why not? Gators live in the sewers of New York City. I read about it on the internet so it must be true! As for decals, I honestly don't know what's happening on this front. They haven't finished painting the first aircraft yet. just make some from the T.O. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julien (UK) Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Those markings look great, well done guys Julien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobrahistorian Posted May 11, 2008 Author Share Posted May 11, 2008 Hey guys, Things are going well here in central VA. Response has been very positive to the markings so far. Mike, Grant and I talked about using the gear mount for the eyes, but the masking would be a nightmare and the look wouldn't be the same. The eye right now is just the outline. Details will be added hopefully tomorrow if the weather cooperates. Today was awful, but I did get to put 340 rounds of 30mm and 38 rockets downrange, so it wasn't a total loss. As for how it is being done, I wish I had my airbrush here. We're using Wal Mart spray cans. Krylon camo colors, and gloss red. That's about it. Wednesday is going to be our maintenance day, so I'm pretty sure we'll be able to get all of them finished up by then. Take care! Jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark S. Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Trigger and Cobrahistorian: Looks great gents! Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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