C-130CrewChief Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Hello all, I'm searching for any pictures of R6D-1'a from the 50's. In particular ones with a big yellow MATS marking. I have a build I'm doing for the base museum in this scheme. I'll be using a 1/72 Heller DC-6B Super-Cloudmaster kit for the conversion. I know very little about C-118B's or even DC-6's However I do know they were used untill 1981! I can find lots of pics of the gray and white later scheme. Any help with this conversion would be greatly appreciated. The museum provided me with one black and white photo. In the pic she looked to be bare metal. The curator said the pic was taken in the early 50's to late 40's. Thanks in advance.... I'm off to search Google some more! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
C-130CrewChief Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 No love? Bump Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Unit19 Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 There's couple of C-118 shots here. I think the big yellow MATS markings and the required Orange/Red markings of the 50's transports had a tough time co-existing Neil's Nostalgia Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorhead Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Curt, Check your thread in the group build......... Linky Regards Steve No love?Bump Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andre Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Hello all,I'm searching for any pictures of R6D-1'a from the 50's. In particular ones with a big yellow MATS marking. Wasn't the R6D-1 designation a Navy thing while MATS was an USAF outfit..? Cheers, Andre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorhead Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 (edited) Andre, At one point, everybody contributed equipment to MATS. I dont have particulars but the Navy did have MATS blazened on a number of AC, R6Ds, R4Ds, Etc. I don't think the Navy went to the ball with all smiles as they had to play by MATS's rules. Linky Regards Steve Edited January 7, 2011 by Rotorhead Quote Link to post Share on other sites
C-130CrewChief Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 There's couple of C-118 shots here. I think the big yellow MATS markings and the required Orange/Red markings of the 50's transports had a tough time co-existingNeil's Nostalgia Thanks. Those are excellent references for the paint job we decided on. I think the MATS logo will be left off this bird after a discussion with the museum curator. Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
C-130CrewChief Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 Wasn't the R6D-1 designation a Navy thing while MATS was an USAF outfit..? Cheers, Andre In the cast of these planes, they were "loaned" to the USAF for some time. I have seen a mix of USAF and Navy markings as they transitioned back to Navy service. I have seen the yellow MATS flash with NATS on it too! It's hard to find consistant paint references! Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
C-130CrewChief Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 Thanks Steve, checking now! Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorhead Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Curt, The Navy loaned the Planes Plus crews to MATS as per the USAF's request. Exactly what the arrangement was, I don't know, I'd have to research that. For instance, the Belin airlift required massive amounts of aircraft and everyone provided equipment and crews, all under USAF control. The Planes and crews went TAD to the USAF. Regards Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andre Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Thanks! No idea Navy planes were part of MATS as well, interesting. Cheers, Andre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorhead Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 (edited) Curt, Here is a R6D-1, no data. I shot a photo of a photo here. It's a Navy MATS for ya. Then here is a NEW delivery. When and where? No idea. BMF for ya! Talk about flashy markings. Found this writeup on Colors for C-118B VR-3 Moffett Field early 50s. "R6D-1(C-118B) BuNo.131580 / VR-3 MATS Continental Division At that time two VR squadrons under MATS were flying R6D-1, VR-3 from NAS MOFFETT FIELD, California and VR-6 from McGUIRE AFB in New Jersey. Although based in the West Coast, VR-3 was belong the MATS Continental Division, but routinely flew trans-Pacific route and landed HANEDA AB. Soon after this photography, on July 16, 1957, VR-3 was relocated to McGUIRE AFB, thus MATS R6D-1 squadrons were concentrated on the East Coast. Last four digits of Bureau Number is repeated in Insignia Blue over the Orange Yellow trimmed by Insignia Blue bracket on the nose gear doors and forehead, just above the wind shield. Insignia Blue band with Orange Yellow letters of CONTINENTAL is trimmed by Orange Yellow. Trim line separating white roof and natural metal finished fuselage might be Insignia Blue and not Black. Note propeller spinners were not installed yet." That might help. Regards Steve Edited January 8, 2011 by Rotorhead Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 (edited) bumping this thread because I am doing a similar research project. Today I searched e-bay for C-118 photos and found This guy. He has over 31,000 vintage aircraft photos. Edited August 3, 2012 by Jonathan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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