Fuji Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Like this? Closer - the thing is there is a difference between retro & retro like. LtDann's is retro, except for the cerberus logo. So far yours is retro like & still in need of some research. I know you guys are modern jet oriented & I love the current scheme for the S-3 show bird, but do yourself & VX-30 a favor and research the subject matter a bit more. Look at builds online here & at Hyperscale, look at decal sheets & profiles by some of the more notable artists that have a rep for accuracy. No one is ever 100% but it will get you closer. Look at the red borders here and compare with yours. http://www.techmod.pl/techmod/images/48000/48040-02.jpg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike5401 Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 (edited) Well we went off of what VX-30 wanted, which was a paint scheme based off the Avenger but still keeping the current markings, so that's what we did. Now if they said make it total retro and markings to match then they would have been done that way. Trust me it was researched. Were not just pulling "stuff" out the sky. We did what was asked. Either way can't wait to see the paint scheme, glad to have helped out. :D Edited October 10, 2010 by Mike5401 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brian P: Fightertown Decals Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 (edited) Hey Fuji - Long time bud! We don't doubt your research and info but what we were tasked by the squadron to do wasn't necessarily 100% exact retro. Believe me, we did a lot of research and put forth the designs and data the squadron tasked us to do. We conservatively donated 50 hours of our time to help them out. We has suggested some historical stuff that they veto-ed in favor of 'retro-like' as you put it. We were asked to provide historical designs within the confines of the modern markings and data. What they chose to do with the designs isn't our deal. We were just happy to help them out with what they wanted to see. Btw - we've got a few Superhornet designs that we were asked to do as well... :D Here's a look at a few of the designs that we provided. Includes the tri-tone, gull gray (real aircraft were silver) red and blue tails and atlantic scheme. We had a few others as well. The yellow wings had FLY NAVY across the top of the wings! Can't wait to see how the final paint job comes out! -brian Edited October 10, 2010 by Brian P: Fightertown Decals Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 I don't care what scheme it is! I've got and S-3 waiting to be painted in ANY scheme that comes out. That goes for the F-18 as well. This is going to be a fun year for modeling Navy jets. Woohoo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ltdann Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 All, You will be seeing some interesting paint schemes, and the great thing is.....aircraft like the T-45 and T-6B will not get repainted until their next PMI....a long time from now. A T-39N went to paint on Friday in Perryville MO. It will be silver with yellow wings, blue tail and blue section markings. That aircraft and the HSC-2 MH-60S in overall blue are the next two aircraft we should expect to see. By the way, the HSC-3 MH-60S is not Engine Gray, it is overall Glossy Sea Blue Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST0RM Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Congrats on scoring the first flight Gabe. They both look outstanding. The paint crew and designers deserve a huge "well done". -Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lritger Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 All,You will be seeing some interesting paint schemes, and the great thing is.....aircraft like the T-45 and T-6B will not get repainted until their next PMI....a long time from now. A T-39N went to paint on Friday in Perryville MO. It will be silver with yellow wings, blue tail and blue section markings. That aircraft and the HSC-2 MH-60S in overall blue are the next two aircraft we should expect to see. By the way, the HSC-3 MH-60S is not Engine Gray, it is overall Glossy Sea Blue Rich Aw man, why another blue tail? Sure, I love the Enterprise, but why not lemon yellow, white, willow green, or red for the tail group? The Enterprise wasn't the ONLY colorful USN air group in the 1930s, ya know. Whatever the case, I'm sure it'll be drop-dead gorgeous when done... :) Lynn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Blackwell Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Bravo Zulu, Captain Dann and everyone else assocaited with this worthy project. The results so far are clearly exceptional. Can't wait to see them in person at airshows next summer. D. Blackwell, MMC(SS), USN, Retired Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ltdann Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Lynn, Because the Commodore wanted it. Rich Aw man, why another blue tail? Sure, I love the Enterprise, but why not lemon yellow, white, willow green, or red for the tail group? The Enterprise wasn't the ONLY colorful USN air group in the 1930s, ya know.Whatever the case, I'm sure it'll be drop-dead gorgeous when done... Lynn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
internationalblue Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Thank you so much for doing the work to make a truly beautiful scheme that reflects the interwar USN paint schemes. Thank you, I think its perfect! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JW2919 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Nice looking T-45's! Also quick question Gabe do you know if they will be bringing them to Pensacola this year? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ltdann Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 BOTH Centennial T-45s were at Wings Over Houston this weekend. I am sure we'll see pics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Fleming Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 (edited) Any chance of a Harrier in one of these special schemes? Edited November 17, 2010 by Dave Fleming Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CF104 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Any chance of a Harrier in one of these special schemes? Probably not until USMC Aviation has their Centennial. That would be 2017. Cheers, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ltdann Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Marine Centennial of Aviation is 2012. We are doing a T-34 in Marine markings from the 30s Probably not until USMC Aviation has their Centennial. That would be 2017.Cheers, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Are there any particulars on the kick-off celebration at North Island in February? I actually may get to go and want to start checking out travel plans. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
torchf4 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Wicked schemes! Would definitely wanna do at least the black/yellow T-45 and HAL-3 birds once there's kit/decals available! Any more pics of that HAL-3 bird?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ltdann Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 You want to be at North Island on the 12th of Feb for the open house. More as it develops Quote Link to post Share on other sites
757flyer Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 With a HUGE thanks to Gabe Pincelli, DRAW Decal is pleased to announce the release of decals for both Centennial T-45Cs in 1/72. http://www.drawdecal.com/store/index.php?d...category_id=606 Yes, there are inaccuracies in the Testors/Italeri kit, as far as representing production aircraft out of the box; however, a decent model can be made from the kit with a few corrections/modifications. The website also has a link to a gallery of Gabe's terrific photographic efforts. http://www.drawdecal.com/t-45-centennial-jets/ Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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